Permit to Work (PTW) Safety System Training — Part 5 What is Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)
Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) is defined as two or more activities
(e.g. Construction activities between Contractors — Sub Contractors, or between Sub Contractors — Sub Contractors under the control of different parties that occur at the same time, which due to their proximity or interdependencies could potentially have a significant adverse impact on each other.
What is the responsibilities of cluster system ?
- PTW Coordinator to identify potentially conflicting work tasks, both on a geographical and time basis.
2.The interaction between the multiple activities tends to result in an increased operational complexity and higher level of risk.
Watch that this video to understand why managed Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)!
Crane Operations Without Adequate Clearances Crushes Welder (6-Proximity hazards, obstructions, path of load)
Let’s summarise briefly what we’ve looked at…
1-Crane Opeators should assess and recognize potential hazards before starting work
2-Unused slings and lines must be secured prior to moving the load
3-Never swing loads over employess
4-Pre-plan work and pre-position materail
5-Rigger should wear high visibility vest
6-Audible warning device should be available to them
7-Educate all workers of the around working cranes
8-Crane operators should keep visual contact with nearby workers
9-Assign spotter to check for interference with objects or other work operation
Simultaneous Operations — WHY DID HAPPEN ?
Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) is defined as two or more activities (e.g. Construction activities between Contractors — Sub Contractors, or between Sub Contractors — Sub Contractors under the control of different parties that occur at the same time, which due to their proximity or interdependencies could potentially have a significant adverse impact on each other.
A.SIMOPS have the potential for interactions which may lead to an increased hazard or risk.
B.There is therefore a need for increased control, coordination, communication and formalized planning between the entities involved in order to provide safe work locations.
C.Starting from possible concurrent activities considered in the “Purpose” following scenarios shall be considered:
1.The interaction between the multiple activities tends to result in an increased operational complexity and higher level of risk.
2.This is because during each SIMOPS, more than one activity being conducted concurrently, resulting in the introduction of additional risk in the probability of failure to control the hazards associated with these risks.
3.For instance, presence of additional source of ignition from hot work activities such as cutting, welding, around pipeline and vessel areas, would increase the probability of ignition if a hydrocarbon leak in the process facilities could happened.
Main risks that all personnel are exposed during SIMOPS activities are below summarized:
· falling, slipping, tripping, working at height and falling object;
· failure in control of one or more pipes and/or equipment result in a leakage or loss in
· integrity of surface production system resulting in damage or loss of installation hot work from welding, grinding, grit blasting and flame cutting in the presence of hydrocarbon will be a main source of ignition;
· injury as a result of high pressure fluid leaks from pipes and flanges due to residual pressures of failure of gaskets, while unbolting, reinstating and testing
· increase in the number of personnel across the functions, disciplines and
· backgrounds for SIMOPS activities, and such activities require interaction of these personnel at the same location
· the complexity of communication system among different subjects involved in the activities.
SIMOPS will be reviewed during PTW Coordination Meetings. Potential interface activities will be discussed and reported in the internal minutes of meetings.
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My publication will take about 2 hour with reading totally. I have divided my publication into seven parts.
2nd Part: Formal Ways Definition
3th Part: When is PTW required ?
4th Part: Permit to Work Family !
5th. Part: Simultaneous Operations (You are here)
6th Part: Examples of tasks requiring PTW
6.1 Cold Work Permit
6.2 Hot Work Permit
6.3 The Radiography Work Permit
6.4 Confined Spaces Work Permit
6.5 Excavation Work Permit
6.6 Hazard Energies Isolation Certificate & Lock-Out- Tag-Out (LO-TO)
6.7 Grating/Handrail Removal & Open Hole Certificate for Construction
7 th Part: I give you some facts and figures regarding to practicle example PTW and How we can organize Permit to Work Systems
7.1 Toolbox Talk
7.2 RA/JSA and How to fill Job Safety Analysis
7.3 Essentials Parts of PTW — First Part PTW Document
7.4 How to Monitor PTW System on field ? — First Part PTW Document Location
7.5 Essentials Parts of PTW — Second Part safety precautions
7.6 Essentials Parts of PTW Third part related to the issuing, starting and closure of the document
7.7 PTW REVALIDATION — Handover
7.8 Display Permit to Work Paper
7.9 Simple Flowchart Permit To Work Systems
7.10 Management Responsibilities &Site Responsibilities
