Fall Protection, Derrick Escape and Man Rider

Drilling Equipment Inspections

How often

Fall protection: before each use. Harnesses and lanyards: Category I daily, II monthly, III annual. Geronimo escape line: Derrickman weekly, Category II monthly, IV every 3 years. Man rider winch: before each use, Category I daily, and an annual OSHA inspection.

Source: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140(c)(18); Nordic PM Plan 9.0 Table 4 (with note **) and Table 5; Nordic PM Plan 5.0 Table 2; Nordic R4 Manrider Winch 4.0

📋 Inspection Information

Inspector Name *

Date *

Rig *

Tour *

Well Name/Number

✅ Checklist

Answer every line. N/A means it does not apply today. Every Fail needs a note saying what is wrong.

Harnesses and lanyards

Harness webbing: no frayed edges, broken fibers, pulled stitches, cuts or chemical damage

Source: Nordic Fall Protection Policy (PFAS Harness Inspection 1)

D-rings and wear pads: no distortion, cracks, breaks or sharp edges; D-ring pivots freely; rivets tight

Source: Nordic Fall Protection Policy (PFAS Harness Inspection 1)

Buckles not distorted; tongues and rollers move freely

Source: Nordic Fall Protection Policy (PFAS Harness Inspection 2, 3)

Lanyard snaps: no distortion, cracks or corrosion; keeper seats and the spring closes it firmly

Source: Nordic Fall Protection Policy (Lanyard Inspection 1)

Annual (Category III) inspection current on harnesses and lanyards

Source: Nordic PM Plan 9.0 Table 5

Derrickman's belt, lanyard and fall protection device in good condition

Source: Nordic R4 Mast/Derrick Bi-Weekly Inspection (Monkey board 1)

Derrick escape (Geronimo)

Escape line anchored and its route kept clear of obstructions

Source: API RP 54 (4th ed.) 6.12.1

Installed per the manufacturer

Source: API RP 54 (4th ed.) 6.12.3

Escape line wire rope: fewer than 3 broken wires in any one lay and no broken wire at the end connection

Source: API RP 54 (4th ed.) 7.5.3

Escape buggy: no defects

Source: Nordic R4 Mast/Derrick Bi-Weekly Inspection (Monkey board Wind wall 3)

Derrickman's escape door hinges free

Source: Nordic R4 Mast/Derrick Bi-Weekly Inspection (Monkey board Wind wall 2)

Man rider (Tirak hoist)

Man rider / derrick work permit open; Rig Manager notified; Rig Manager or Driller on the floor

Source: Nordic R4 Manrider Winch 3.0 and 5.0 step 1

Area under the man rider clear of people

Source: Nordic R4 Manrider Winch 3.0

Hoist and cable inspected before use

Source: Nordic R4 Manrider Winch 4.0

Hoist run to prove it works before anyone rides

Source: Nordic R4 Manrider Winch 5.0 step 3

Rider on self-locking 5,000 lb carabiners with a climbing lanyard on the back D-ring for self-rescue

Source: Nordic R4 Manrider Winch 2.0 and 5.0 step 4

At least one spotter assigned; operator has reviewed the Tirak operating instructions

Source: Nordic R4 Manrider Winch 5.0 step 5

Tirak emergency descent lever with the hoist; DBI Sala rescue equipment and red and blue rescue winches ready

Source: Nordic R4 Manrider Winch 2.0, 7.0 and 8.0

Annual OSHA inspection of the man rider winch current

Source: Nordic PM Plan 9.0 Table 4 note **

📝 Findings & Actions

Other findings

Corrective Actions

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