Dropped Objects Prevention for Owners and Operators

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DOPP and DOPP+ - Type Approval / Equipment Certification - External

4 Agenda The ABS Mission / Rules and Guides Research Findings ABS Actions Benefits to Owners and Operators ABS Dropped Object Guide - Classification DOPP and DOPP+ - Type Approval / Equipment Certification - External Specialist Program James Jones Jr/Shutterstock 2 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

5 ABS Mission The mission of ABS is to serve the public interest as well as the needs of our members and clients by promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment. 3 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

Appliances Preservation of the Environment - Certification of Oil Spill Recovery Equipment

6 ABS Rules and Guides Security of Life - Safety Culture and Leading Indicators of Safety - Human Factors Engineering Security of Property - MODU Rules, FOI Rules, OI Rules - Lifting Appliances Preservation of the Environment - Certification of Oil Spill Recovery Equipment - Environmental Protection Notation for Offshore Units 4 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

7 Research Findings General Industry Table 10: Number and Lifetime Costs 1 of Fatal Occupational injuries by Event or Exposure 2, U.S., Event or Exposure No. Total Cost Mean Cost Median Cost Transportation Accidents 27,062 $23,017,465 $851 $867 Assaults and Violent Acts 11,021 9,402, Contact with Objects and Equipment 10,570 7,983, Falls 7, Exposure to Harmful Substance and Environments 5, Fires and Explosions 2, Body Reaction and Exertion Other Events and Exposures Nonclassifiable , Costs are expressed in thousands of 2003 U.S. dollars. 2 Event or Exposure codes were assigned based on BLS Occupational Injury or Illness Classification System. NOTE: Dashes indicate data that do not meet publication standard. Source: US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (The Economic Burden of Occupational Fatal Injuries to Civilian Workers in the U.S. Based on the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, ) 5 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

8 Research Findings Upstream Oil and Gas Dropped Object Incidents ,221 fatalities in the upstream industry - 14% of fatalities struck by a falling object fatalities due to dropped objects - Think about it An 8-pound wrench dropped from 200 feet has an impact load of 2,833 psi Dropsonline.org Source: US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 6 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

9 Research Findings Offshore Fatality Costs Fatality Direct Costs Family support and financial settlements Handling deceased s remains Hazmat-associated expenses Loss of day rate, hire and resulting costs associated with keeping rig / unit active Spread costs of operator Investigation costs Legal actions Emergency management resources Corrective actions required prior to returning to work Fatality Indirect Costs Emotional distress of crew Company loss of reputation Investigative resources and management of internal process changes 7 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

Dropped Objects History and Current Status Dropped Object Safety - Brief History - Dropped Object Prevention focus last 7-10 years - Best practices, training Dropsonline.

10 Dropped Objects History and Current Status Dropped Object Safety - Brief History - Dropped Object Prevention focus last 7-10 years - Best practices, training Dropsonline.org - No international standards for Drops - Not included in equipment design standards Dropped Object Safety - Current Status - Focus existing equipment at height, equipment traversing height - Company-specific processes and procedures - ABS international class standard for Dropped Object Prevention - Includes equipment design 8 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

industrial personnel - Reviewed with offshore industry experts Goal: Provide a Class

11 ABS Actions Developed Industry Standard - Incorporated best practices - Applied company-specific policies - Established equipment design standards - Engaged onshore industrial personnel - Reviewed with offshore industry experts Goal: Provide a Class standard for Dropped Object oesgroup.com 9 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

Benefits Asset Owners Personnel safety makes excellent business Cost savings from reduced incidents and injuries Improvements to operation s productivity Enhance company safety culture Reduce

12 Benefits Asset Owners Personnel safety makes excellent business Cost savings from reduced incidents and injuries Improvements to operation s productivity Enhance company safety culture Reduce potential damage to equipment Recognition and publicity Class designations symbol of highest safety standards compliance Equipment designed for dropped object prevention Ingvar Tjostheim/Shutterstock 10 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

13 ABS Dropped Object Guide ABS DOPP Guide Chapter 1 - Introduces Dropped Object Prevention in classification arena - Describes available class notations - Establishes criteria for maintaining class ABS DOPP Guide Chapter 2 - Focuses on existing equipment at height - Establishes management program requirements - Incorporates and expands best practices 11 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

14 ABS Class Solutions Equipment Manufacturer ABS DOPP Guide Chapter 3 - Introduces equipment design requirements - Establishes inherently safe design philosophy PICHITBO/Shutterstock karlstury/shutterstock 12 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

requirements for maintaining class - Sets requirements for

15 ABS Class Solutions Surveyor ABS DOPP Guide Chapter 4 - Survey requirements for class initiation - Periodic survey requirements for maintaining class - Sets requirements for External Specialist Joe Evangelista 13 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

ABS Class Solutions External Specialist ABS DOPP Guide Appendix 4.

16 ABS Class Solutions External Specialist ABS DOPP Guide Appendix Requirements for External Specialist qualifications - Third parties and internal staff options 14 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

17 ABS Guide for Dropped Object Prevention on Offshore Units and Installations: Class Choices Class DOPP Class assigned for asset life cycle Requires a technical review Requires ABS External Specialist ABS surveyor audit on an annual basis Class DOPP+ DOPP elements plus equipment certification Considers equipment life cycle Product design assessment and type approval Optional Owners option to expand zone coverage May include below deck work areas and accommodations 15 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

Class DOPP Incorporates: The Dropped Object Prevention Manual DOPP Recognized best practices Defined roles and responsibilities Risk assessments for dropped object potential Feedback improvement loop

18 Class DOPP Incorporates: The Dropped Object Prevention Manual DOPP Recognized best practices Defined roles and responsibilities Risk assessments for dropped object potential Feedback improvement loop ABS Classification Process: DOPP DOPP Manual ABS Review Initial Inspection Onboard Maintenance Periodic Verification Objectives Application Roles and responsibilities Training Risk assessments DOPP manual Defined areas Process Equipment lists Risk assessments External Specialist Verify equipment Risk verification Initial report Surveyor verification Trained crew External Specialist Feedback Corrective actions and lessons learned Annual examination External Specialist Surveyor verification DOPP Target: Controlling dropped objects from existing equipment installed at height / traverses height 16 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

19 Class DOPP+ Includes DOPP and: The Dropped Object Prevention Manual DOPP+ Methodology for equipment design Risk assessments in the life cycle of equipment for dropped object potential Equipment certification through the ABS Type Approval program ABS Classification Process: DOPP+ DOPP Manual DOPP ABS-certified equipment Supply chain process Supplemental training ABS Review DOPP+ manual Defined areas Process ABS-certified equipment lists Supply chain process Initial Inspection External Specialist Verify equipment Risk verification Initial report Surveyor verification Onboard Maintenance Trained crew External Specialist Feedback Corrective actions and lessons learned Periodic Verification Annual examination External Specialist Surveyor verification Supply Chain DOPP+ Target: Controlling dropped objects using drops certified equipment installed at height / traverses height 17 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

reporting in connection with dropped object surveys Guiding Document: Chapter 4 Appendix 1: Procedural

20 ABS External Specialist Program Management Service suppliers / owners team Provides a recognized service at the request of owner or duty holder Owners team can be qualified Supporting inspection and reporting in connection with dropped object surveys Guiding Document: Chapter 4 Appendix 1: Procedural Requirements for ABS Recognized Dropped Object Prevention Specialists 18 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

21 Summary ABS leading the way in Dropped Object Prevention Certification Global coverage owners and assets worldwide Comprehensive knowledge to advance your dropped object program 19 ABS Dropped Object Prevention Program

INTERNATIONAL NAVAL SHIPS DECEMBER 2014

Part : Conditions of Classification (Supplement to the ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification) GUIDE FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING INTERNATIONAL NAVAL SHIPS DECEMBER 204 PART CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION