Rank: Guest 
|
Posted By Stephen Reid
I have just joined a new oil and gas company and have been asked to review the current knife policy. As we carry out work offshore & onshore including rigs and ships I would like to ensure the policy covers all eventualities. Can anyone provide me with any examples as I am a great believer in not re-inventing the wheel. Thank you in advance.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Rob T
hi Stephen,
In Yemen we had proper signs made out with a red circle with a line through a picture of an AK47 and a knife. Both firearms and knives were handed in outside the gate and stored until the owners left - that included ex-pat staff. The only knives that we allowed were Leathermans or something specific to the job.
I have a picture of the sign if you're interested.
I hope this helps,
Rob
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By AlB
Depends why you're asking. Are you asking because these are hostile locations where there is a risk of aggressive behaviour, or are you asking because of the hazards associated with just carrying the knives, or are you asking because of any potential sparks released from metal on metal contact?
A
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Stephen Reid
Thank you both for your responses. The initial reason for the policy was work related issues. The hazards associated with employees taking their own knives onto an offshore installation, whether rig or boat, is obvious, however, just saying they must use safety knives does not go far enough in my view. I am aware that some installations dictate that only knives issued from the rig shall be used, where on the other hand other installations allow companies to use all their own work equipment.
I was interested in the issue of knives being carried for aggressive reasons, and in this day and age and the locations we are all working in this also needs consideration. Therefore I would also like to include this in the policy as well. Any thoughts on any of these issues would be appreciated.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By John Caboche
Stephen,
the offshore company I used to work for (maritime rather than a rig based company) banned razor knives (Stanley type) due to the high number of hand injuries caused by them.
They were replaced by "safety" knives - which in reality were about as much use as a chocolate teapot for the purposes for which they were required.
Deck knives (Norwegian "Mora" type) were issued and used for deck works such as streamer deployment (it was a seismic company), and these ended up being used for the same purposes that the razor knives were used for.
What was banned were personnel's own knives and the policy was that only knives issued on the vessel could be used. My understanding was (up until June '03 when I left the offshore field) was that there was a effective ban on razor knives creeping into the UK and Norwegian sectors instigated by the oil companies - don't know if this is still true.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Antony McManus
I may sound unconventional but, BP use common, garden,Sacoteurs. we introduced this whilst I was working for a subsea construction compant and found them to be very practical. All our riggers were perfectly happy with them. We actually sourced thyem from B & ? (No names allowed).
Hope this helps
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Ross Stirton
Stephen, common approach is a 'no knives' policy, which in practice means no personal work knives to be transported offshore, either in personal kit or employees tool boxes. Where a documented risk assessment has identified that a knife is the most suitable tool then this is 'signed out' from platform stores and 'signed back in' at the end of the day. Specialist tools are provided for cable-stripping, etc. Regards, S R Stirton
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By William
I work offshore an i am very familiar with this.
I have only seen 2 trades allowed to sue knives and one is obviously kitchen staff and the others are laggers (no not beer), who put lagging around pipes. Laggers require a permit to work for this and knives should be signed out of the stores and only when a cold work permit has been issued for its use.
When you need something to cut other items such as rope for lashings or plastic sheeting we use a safety knife nicknamed a "big fish" which has the blade more or less completely covered apart from a gap to let the rope down to be cut, it also works well on plastic sheeting, fire blankets and others but they do need to be less than 5 millimetres thick, anything thicker such as tag lines have to be cut with a hack saw, which is not ideal but still a lot safer than carrying a knife about.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.