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Prepared for DALMA Gulf Drilling_ KSA
Competency Unit
1. CO 02-Rigger Basics
25 competencies
Demonstrate ability to use all rigging hitches (e.g., basket, choker, vertical, bridle) needed
for the current job.1181
Demonstrate adhering to the permit-to-work for routine and non-routine rigging tasks, if
applicable.1186
Demonstrate correct and safe use of taglines attached to loads, including proper
positioning and quantity.1192
Demonstrate following the lift plan required for critical lift rigging tasks. 1196
Demonstrate how to correctly rig a load according to its specific center of gravity. 1198
Demonstrate the ability to control an area where lifting operations are being carried out.1251
Demonstrate the ability to correctly and safely connect/disconnect loads. 1253
Demonstrate the ability to correctly secure cargo in various conditions. 1255
Demonstrate the ability to find the center of gravity of a load.1256
Demonstrate the ability to select the appropriate rigging equipment for a specific job. 1260
Demonstrate the use of sling capacity tables.1266
Determine and/or estimate weight of loads for the purpose of rigging safely. 1288
Explain center of gravity as it relates to rigging.1294
Explain D/d ratio for wire rope sling.1298
Explain how the tension or loading increases as sling angles decrease, especially the rapid
increase in tension that occurs when slings are used below 30 degrees. 1302
Explain the different methods in which a slings are rigged or attached to load. 1338
Explain the importance of the eye of a synthetic web and why it should never be used or
forced over a hook or pin.1356
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IADC KSAs
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Competencies
For Roustabout
8 November 2015
Explain the risk of using wire rope clips (i.e., clamps) to fabricate wire rope slings eyes.1373
Explain vertical and horizontal planes as they relate to rigging (e.g., how force is
distributed based on the plane).1379
Explain why a wire rope hand-tucked splice should not be used in a single vertical lift.1381
Explain why the chain sling must never be used when twisted, knotted, or whenever the
links bind and do not move freely.1385
Explain why the eye of a wire rope sling should never be forced over a hook or pin. 1386
Explain why the hook should not be inserted into one of the chain links.1387
Locate company policies and procedures that apply to rigging.1401
Select correct slings, or other similar lifting devices, according to size, weight, and
configuration.1407
2. CO 03-General Rigger
Qualifications and Role
1 competencies
Core
Core
4. CO 20-General
Housekeeping/
Orderliness
2 competencies
Core
Demonstrate cleaning and organizing the work area upon completion of the work, task, or
repairs.1190
Explain procedures personnel should follow if they observe worksite and water pollutants
during lifting operations.1321
5. DL71-Hoisting/ Rig
Floor: Utility Winches
1 competencies
Core
6. QHSE 07-Station
Bill/Emergency
Response Plan and
Emergency Drills
Core
5 competencies
Demonstrate the correct donning, doffing and stowing of emergency PPE. 302
Describe all the emergency alarm sounds as well as the respective actions to take (H2S,
Well Control, Fire Alarm, Abandon Alarm, Gas Alarm).328
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Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Competencies
For Roustabout
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7. QHSE 08-Emergency
Preparedness and
Response
7 competencies
Core
Demonstrate the assigned duties to be carried out during various emergencies/drills (for
example: Fire Drill, Abandon Drill, Gas Drill, Man Overboard Drill, Man Down, Stability
Drill, Well Control Drill, SOPEP Drill, Helpdesk Fire Drill, Blackout Drill). 300
Demonstrate the proper recording and completion of all emergency response training and
drills.
316
Describe and identify the escape routes, markings, signage systems and lighting systems as
applicable.
331
Describe the rig (unit) emergency response abandonment and notification procedures. 408
Explain the assigned duties to be carried out during various emergencies/drills (for
example: Fire Drill, Abandon Drill, Gas Drill, Well Control Drill,). 462
8. QHSE 10-Permit To
Work (PTW)/ Energy
Isolations/ L.O.T.O.
8 competencies
Core
448
Explain the types of energy sources that could be released at the site and the precautions
that need to be in place.
547
Additional
Describe what constitutes a critical lift and all the precautions that must be in place.
427
Describe what is classified as Cold Work, provide some examples and explain the
precautions that should be taken prior to commencing.430
9. QHSE 12-General
Housekeeping/
Orderliness
10 competencies
Core
Demonstrate the ability to secure the current work area or operation before evacuating
during an emergency or drill.294
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Demonstrates ability to ensure that the work area is clean and orderly, prior to and upon
completion of the work, task or repairs.323
Demonstrates ability to maintain and inspect hand and power tools in operationally safe
condition, without any unauthorized modifications.324
Explain the hazards associated with using defective or modified hand or power tools. 488
Explain the importance of closing out hazardous work activities before evacuating the area
for an emergency or drill.495
Explain the importance of good housekeeping practices in the work areas and living
quarters.498
Explain why it is important to keep tools put away and the work place clean in case of an
emergency. 572
Explain your role in the housekeeping practices in the work areas and living quarters.583
Demonstrate cleaning and organizing the work area upon completion of the work, task, or
repairs.1189
Explain procedures personnel should follow if they observe worksite and water pollutants
during lifting operations.1320
10. QHSE 16-Waste
Segregation
5 competencies
Core
Describe what materials should be placed into the waste containers and why they need to
be segregated. 433
Core
369
Describe the main hazard areas/zones where dropped objects may occur. 377
Explain how potential dropped objects are identified and how they should be reported. 450
Explain how the restricted areas/zones are enforced.
452
Explain precautionary measures required to avoid causing dropped objects and to protect
personnel from those potential hazards.457
Explain why access should be restricted to all known dropped object areas/zones. 568
12. QHSE 19-Fall
Core
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Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Competencies
For Roustabout
8 November 2015
Demonstrate the ability to find the fall arrest or restraint gear/equipments information
tag.282
Demonstrate the ability to select the proper size and type as well as the donning of, and
correct usage of fall arrest gear.297
Demonstrate transferring from one location to another while maintaining 100 percent tie
off while working at heights.321
Describe the proper use of ladders (fixed and portable) or scaffolds. 404
Describe the proper work procedures and communication using fall protection while
working in an aerial lift platform (man-lift/work basket).406
Describe the proper work safety rules, procedures and precautions while using fall
protection over water including the stand by vessel.407
Describe the types of fall protection and fall arrest gear/equipment and how it is used. 421
Explain the different types of fall protection and fall arrest systems and how each of them
work.475
Explain the importance of maintaining the proper overhead anchorage point 501
13. QHSE 20-Safe Use
Of Lifting Equipment
17 competencies
Core
318
320
Describe the basic work sequence/policy and precautions that must be in place prior to
making a critical lift.
346
Describe the proper installation and rigging of all permanent and temporary lifting points
(anchor points, pad eyes etc.).
400
Describe the proper use of tag lines attached to loads including proper positioning and
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quantity.
405
Describe the verbal communications and hand signals used in lifting operations. 424
Explain proper hand and body placement when attaching the rigging to a load. 458
Explain the importance of a spotter during blind lifting operations.
493
Explain the minimum number of personnel and special precautions to be used during
critical lifting operations.511
539
558
Core
292
296
344
Explain conditions, authority and hand signals necessary to stop personnel lifting
operations.
15. QHSE 23-Use and
maintenance of utility
winch
8 competencies
446
Core
Demonstrate rigging practices for safe lifting and movement of tubulars and irregular
shaped equipment/materials.278
310
382
Describe the specific locations where utility winches are installed on the unit.413
Explain rigging practices for safe lifting and movement of tubulars and irregular shaped
equipment/materials.459
534
Core
Demonstrate selection and correct use of PPE when handling chemicals in accordance with
the SDS.
280
Describe the health and environmental risks associated with chemicals used at the work
site.370
416
Explain the minimum requirements for labeling, documentation and packing of chemicals.
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Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Competencies
For Roustabout
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512
Explain what NORM is, where NORM occurs and explain the precautions to be taken to
prevent exposure.560
563
Core
Describe and give examples of various equipment guards and their purpose.330
Explain the hazards and precautions of working around moving (dynamic) equipment. 484
Explain the hazards and precautions of working around rotating equipment. 485
Explain the hazards and precautions to take when working with or near low or high
pressurized equipment.486
Additional
Demonstrate the ability to identify the contents of compressed gas cylinders by using
labels, tags or markings.
283
Core
317
Describe different types of PPE, appropriate selection, proper usage and its limitations for
various work tasks.
335
Describe the proper maintenance/care and storage of PPE in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.402
Explain your responsibility and the importance of wearing PPE that is appropriate for the
work-task. 579
20. QHSE 30-Manual
Handling/ Ergonomics/
Posture
8 competencies
Core
Demonstrate how to support a load when walking with various size loads.274
Demonstrate the ergonomic posture to take when physically lifting and setting a load. 307
Describe when mechanical lifting is preferred to manual lifting and why. 434
Describe where the force is concentrated on the spine when improperly lifting or setting a
load.435
Explain the importance of planning your path of movement prior to lifting and carrying a
load.502
Explain the proper manual lifting or setting techniques to prevent back injuries as well as
the benefits of using mechanical lifting devices.529
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Explain the value of manually testing a load before attempting to lift the load. 550
21. QHSE 31-Confined
Space Entry
13 competencies
Core
Explain what a qualified person is in the context of regulatory standards covering confined
space entry.556
Explain what and how to identify a confined space and give some examples on your
worksite.557
Core
Demonstrate how to use the foam systems at the helideck and other manual fixed fire
systems. 275
Describe the engine shutdown procedure in the event of a gas release. 363
Describe the fire and gas detection systems, sensor locations and how they function. 364
Describe the fixed and/or portable systems used to detect the presence of Oxygen (O2),
Hydrocarbon (HC) and Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) etc.
365
Describe the passive fire protection systems on the unit, including their location and
rating.384
Describe the process and documentation needed for inspecting and maintaining portable
fire extinguishers. 389
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Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Competencies
For Roustabout
8 November 2015
Describe the process for inspecting, maintaining, testing and calibrating the fire and gas
detection systems.393
Describe the testing and regulatory requirements for portable fire extinguishers. 417
Describe the three elements to complete the fire triangle.418
Describe the ventilation shutdown systems and how they are activated.423
Explain the fire team meeting location (muster point) during a fire event. 480
Explain the rig/unit emergency action (response) plan for a fire event. 540
Explain the use of portable fire extinguishers.549
23. TM-24-HVAC
1 competencies
Core
24. TM-25-Piping
1 competencies
Core
25. TM-85-General
Alarm and Public
Address System
1 competencies
Core
Core
Explain the difference between HC4 and H2S gas and how it affects rig operations.2447
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8 November 2015
Competency Unit
Removed
CO 01-Crane Basics
3 Core competencies
Demonstrate ability to follow the permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures required for
crane operations.1178
CO 03-General Rigger
Qualifications and Role
3 Core competencies
Explain the basic riggers role in ensuring that all lifting gear is certified to company and
regulatory requirements.1329
Demonstrate ability to ensure that deck personnel use safe lifting procedures (e.g., tag lines,
escape routes).1177
Explain the importance of load balance, weight tolerances, and environmental conditions
before and during personnel transfer.1350
Explain the precautions and pre-lift requirements applicable before personnel are transferred
or lifted.1365
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Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Competencies
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8 November 2015
QHSE 01-Induction
(Post-Hire Corporate
and Unit Specific)
7 Core competencies
Demonstrate immediate response during coordinated drills (Including your assigned Muster
Station(s) (if applicable).276
Explain assigned roles and responsibilities according to the Emergency Response Plans or
Station Bill.444
483
Explain your company's position in regard to compliance with regulatory requirements. ( for
applicable position )577
Explain your Company's specific Short Service Employee program. If applicable. 578
Identify and explain the various components of the Rig or Unit.585
Provide evidence of completion of the Corporate and Unit Specific Induction / Orientation
course.589
QHSE 02-Station
Bill/Emergency
Response Plan and
QHSE 03-Behavioral
Based Safety System
(BBSS)
2 Core competencies
Demonstrate the process to record and track non conformities from BBSS Observations 312
QHSE 04-Lifting of
Personnel
4 Core competencies
Describe the difference between an unsafe action/behavior and an unsafe condition. 355
Explain the importance of using load balance, weight tolerances, and environmental
conditions before and during personnel transfer.505
QHSE 05-Fire
Prevention, Fire
Fighting and Fire
Control and Gas/Fire
Detection Equipment
TM-81-Hazardous Areas
TM-86-Drilling Control
Added
QHSE 06-Permit To
Work (PTW)/ Energy
Isolations/ L.O.T.O.
2 Additional competencies
QHSE 07-Welding and
Cutting
2 Additional competencies
Describe the thresholds and the actions automatically initiated on detection of HC and / or
H2S. 419
Explain the different levels of shutdown associated with the unit (if applicable). 474
Explain the difference of working on equipment in hazardous vs. nonhazardous areas. 2448
Explain the interaction of drill floor equipment for safe operations.2457
Describe what constitutes a critical lift and all the precautions that must be in place.
427
Describe what is classified as Cold Work, provide some examples and explain the
precautions that should be taken prior to commencing.430
Demonstrate the ability to identify the contents of compressed gas cylinders by using labels,
tags or markings.
283
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