Fall Hazard Management Plan

Objective
The primary objective of Chevron Thailand's Fall Hazard Management Plan is to prevent incidents and injuries caused by falling through floor and deck openings and by falling while working at elevations.

Scope
Applies to both Chevron and contract personnel conducting work on Chevron Thailand facilities including land based locations. 

  • This plan does not apply on drilling rig floors and derricks. Drilling contractors shall employ adequate procedures that are designed to protect their personnel against falls.

  • For operations on vessels (MODUs, lift boats, and other self-propelled boats), contractors shall employ adequate safety procedures that are designed to guard against falls.

  • Contractors Fall Protection Plans shall meet or exceed the requirements of Chevron’s Fall Hazard Management Plan.

Key Practices

When Fall Protection/Arrest Equipment Is Required
Personnel must use Fall Protection equipment when performing any of the following when working:

  • At elevations of six feet or more, or over the unprotected edge of a work platform, deck, walkway, or floor

  • In an area where it is possible to fall more than 4 feet through deck and floor openings

  • On a fixed or portable ladder and the worker is above 6 feet

  • On the boat landing or Plus 10 level when not surrounded by handrails

  • On scaffolding that is not Green Tagged. (Note: Individual contractors may require personnel to tie off even if scaffolding is green tagged).

Required Documentation
Prior to beginning work that involves the use of Fall Protection, personnel must complete or verify the following: 

  • Permit to Work

  • Fall Protection Checklist

  • Rescue Plan

  • Annual inspection forms

A rescue plan must be developed and included in the JSAs for jobs requiring the use of fall protection equipment. Each contractor must be able to provide verification of an annual inspection for all equipment on site. The inspection forms may be hard copy, electronic or must be available upon request from the contractors HES Group.

 

Training Requirements
Gulf of Thailand contractors fall protection required training expectations are as follows:

  • One-Day Fall Protection Class (typically 8 hours) for employees that use fall protection equipment which includes hands on use and demonstration of competency

  • Two-Day Competent Person Training for at least 1 person per crew on site

  • Rescue Training for at least 1 person per crew on site

Verification of Contractor Fall Protection Training

  • On-site documentation may be requested from contractors to provide verification of compliance with Chevron requirements

  • If discrepancies are identified, a review of the contractor’s fall protection training/training provider will be conducted to ensure that it meets Chevron’s expectations/training criteria.

Fall Protection Training Expectation
Below are guidelines for determining the adequacy of fall hazard training. In addition to the course content, a written examination illustrating the students understanding of the materials, and a hands-on evaluation used to determine competency of each student should be included.