PERFORATING AND ENERGETIC SAFETY SESSION IV: DALLAS - FORT WORTH. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

PERFORATING AND ENERGETIC SAFETY SESSION IV: DALLAS - FORT WORTH. AUGUST 5-6, 2019. 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course 2019-NAPS-4.1 AUTHORS: Steve Wierenga – That Wireline Guy on behalf of Energy Safety Canada

2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course PRESENTATION OUTLINE  Introduction  What is the Canadian Interprovincial Oilwell Perforators Permit  Who are the stakeholders  Review of the course sections & highlights of changes  Conclusion  References & Acknowledgements  Questions 2 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

Introduction THE PROJECT  In the spring of 2017, it was determined that the ESC/PSAC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course was outdated and in need of updates in order to bring it into compliance with the changes in current Canadian Oilwell Explosives regulations, industry technology and Best/Recommended Practices.  The last update was in 2011 and significant changes in Perforating Technology, Explosives Regulations and Industry Best Practices have occurred since that time.  A Sub-Committee was formed by the PSAC Perforators Safety Committee and tasked with this undertaking. This group was made up of volunteer Subject Matter Experts representing PSAC member companies with specific knowledge in various areas of Oilwell Explosive Operations and Regulations. The final sub- committee consisted of four members.  The first task was for the Sub-Committee to identify, gather and review all relative information and documentation relating to the Oilwell Explosives industry.  Several meetings were held for each of the sections and updates made as required based on the reference documents accepted as relevant by the Sub-Committee. 3 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

Introduction THE PROJECT (Continued)  It was decided to keep the same format of 5 sections with the specific subjects as follows: 1. Introduction to Explosive Safety 2. Oilwell Explosives and Devices 3. Storage & Transportation 4. Safe Perforating Gun Loading Facility Handling Practices 5. Safe Well Site Handling Practices  A technical writer was supplied to the Sub-Committee to compile and format the new material into a course manual and PowerPoint complete with instructor notes. A SharePoint site was setup so Sub-Committee members could collaborate and stay current on progress.  The Interprovincial Harmonization Committee was re-formed and each jurisdiction was provided the material for review and approval.  The course content was presented to the PSAC Perforators Safety Committee for review and all member companies and ESC Course Instructors were provided a copy of the new manual for comment. These comments were reviewed and incorporated into the course material.  New course material was rolled out in April 2019. 4 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

What is the Oilwell Perforators Safety Training Course? HISTORY  Formal training for Oilwell Perforators was initiated in 1991. (PITS/Enform/ESC and PSAC)  Incidents have been reduced significantly since formal training was utilized.  A specialized perforating committee was established to manage and self-regulate the perforating industry. (PSAC Oilwell Perforators Committee)  The course is now in it’s fourth version, each revision has gone through a similar process for updates 5 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

What is the Oilwell Perforators Safety Training Course? LEARNING OUTCOMES  Provide workers with a basic knowledge of oilwell explosives safety  Provide a minimum training standard acceptable to both industry and government  Meet requirements to obtain an Interprovincial Oilwell Blasters Permit DESIGNED FOR  Wireline Perforating and Completions Services ( including eCoil services )  Tubing Conveyed Perforating (TCP) Services ( including jointed pipe and mechanical coil services )  Pipe Recovery Service Tools  Abandonment Service Tools  Slickline Explosive Services 6 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

Interprovincial Oilwell Blaster Application CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS  Must be 18 years of age  Communicate effectively in English (written and oral)  Six months appropriate experience in the last 36 months  Physically capable of doing the work  Pass an approved written exam with a minimum score of 85%  Confirmation of Federal Authorization to Handle Explosives from Natural Resources Canada – Explosives Regulatory Division (NRCan-ERD)  Permit is valid for 5 years – recertification by retaking full course 7 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

Who are the stakeholders? PETROLEUM SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (PSAC) - OILWELL PERFORATORS COMMITTEE  The Canadian national trade association representing the service, supply and manufacturing sectors within the upstream petroleum industry.  PSAC is Working Energy and as the voice of this sector, advocates for its members to enable the continued innovation, technological advancement and in-the-field experience they supply to energy explorers and producers in Canada and internationally, helping to increase efficiency, ensure safety and protect the environment.  All service companies that are licensed for Oilwell Perforating Explosives in Canada are members of PSAC, the majority send regular representation to the Oilwell Perforators Committee. Meetings typically held every 2 months or as needed. 8 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

Who are the stakeholders? ENERGY SAFETY CANADA  Training arm of Canadian petroleum industry resulting from the merger of EnForm and Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA).  Began in 1949, as part of University of Alberta  Non-profit society in Western Canada  Board of Directors composed of senior industry and government representatives including the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC)  Authorized provider of the Interprovincial Oilwell Blaster course and issues the permits. Also manages the permit in the event that an individual has their permit revoked by a jurisdiction. 9 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

Who are the stakeholders? BLASTERS INTERPROVINCIAL HARMONIZATION COMMITTEE  A partnership between the Western Canadian Provinces and Territories to accept a standardized training curriculum for an Oilwell Blaster’s Explosives Permit that is valid and recognized through each of the jurisdictions. **It should be noted that as this permit falls under Provincial jurisdictions, the Federal regulator, Natural Resources Canada – Explosives Regulatory Division (NRCan-ERD), did not participate in the development of this course. They did kindly review the content for accuracy as far as Federal Regulations are concerned. Government of Northwest Territories Due to Provincial regulations, Saskatchewan recognizes this permit as a level of competency as opposed to a permit 10 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

ESC/PSAC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course Contents COURSE LAYOUT  Course flow is based on the “Protection Pyramid” Total concept, working from the bottom towards the top Personal goal of attaining Total Personal Protection . Protection  Total Personal Protection is attained by the Field Procedures Application of Knowledge and Skill development in Assembly Procedures all the stages of the pyramid. Transportation  Course is separated into five chapters: Explosive Storage 1. Introduction Material Packaging 2. Oilwell Explosives and Devices 3. Storage & Transportation Explosive Material and Devices 4. Safe Perforating Gun Loading Facility Corporate Policies and Procedures Handling Practices 5. Safe Well Site Handling Practices Government Acts and Regulations KNOWLEDGE 11 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

Chapter 1 - Introduction CHAPTER OUTCOME  Learn about the anatomy of an incident, the regulatory bodies, regulations and policies that affect blasters, and the purpose of this course. CHAPTER OBJECTIVES  Define an incident and describe its effects on individuals, families and communities.  Describe the components of the Protection Pyramid and explain how it helps you to build a safe work environment.  Explain the federal, provincial, municipal and corporate regulations and policies that pertain to explosives. 12 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course

Chapter 1 - Introduction CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS COURSE CONTENT  Added references to IME SLP’s 20 and 32 specifically  Added reference to NRCan-ERD Guideline for Jet Perforating Gun Assembly Facilities did not exist when previous courses were developed  Added concept of Process Safety Management (PSM) 13 2019-NAPS-4.1 2019 Revision of the PSAC/ESC Oilwell Perforators Safety Course