Introduction to the
Unescorted Course
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Course Number
NSTC-03
Revised 11–2010
Introductions
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Name
Company
Assigned work site on the Slope or at another
industrial site in Alaska
Are you new to Alaska?
If not, have you been to the North Slope? If so,
how long ago?
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Administration and Safety
Emergency guidelines for fire, earthquake or
bomb threat; evacuation routes, and assembly
area
Restrooms and designated smoking areas
Breaks and lunch
Safety minute
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NSTC Unescorted Course:
6-Pack + H2S/FeS
6-Pack
Camps and Safety
Alaska Safety Handbooks (ASH and BP ASH)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
HAZCOM
HAZWOPER
Environmental Excellence
Hydrogen Sulfide/Iron Sulfide
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Safety Training
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The NSTC Unescorted Course is an awareness
level course designed as a basic introduction to
North Slope work.
Most facilities require site-specific orientations.
There may be job-specific and special
awareness training each worker must have in
order to accomplish their work safely and legally.
This training is available for completion in other
NSTC or company-sponsored classes.
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North Slope Camps
& Safety Orientation
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Course Number
NSTC-03
Introduction
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Goal
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To introduce participants to the unique working
conditions at Alaska’s North Slope oil and gas
facilities and explain the safety assurance
measures currently in practice.
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Objectives
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Participants will be able to:
Describe work life in the North Slope oilfields
including geography, facilities, and working
conditions.
Explain the North Slope safety policies, culture,
and expectations for working safely as a team.
Discuss safety training requirements and
resources.
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Working on the
North Slope
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Geography
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Where is the North Slope?
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Geography
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Sorry — it’s not that
kind of Slope.
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Geography
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In fact, despite the name, it’s not
much of a “slope” at all.
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Geography
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Here’s why —
The Arctic or “North”
Slope is a broad
drainage field
between the Brooks
Mt. Range and Arctic
Ocean.
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Geography
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On the surface, the land is snow covered almost
10 months of the year.
Due to its arctic location, the ground is frozen
under the surface to an average depth of 1500
feet, in a condition known as permafrost.
In the summer when the top 2 feet of soil thaws,
the ground cover called tundra supports over
250 species of plants, but NO TREES.
Over 230 species of birds and numerous other
wildlife such as bears, fox, caribou, and musk ox
call the area home.
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Weather
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The weather varies from balmy summer highs in the 40s and
average winter lows around -20F, with extremes in both
directions. Annual precipitation is a dry 4.5 inches, with an
average snowfall of 33 inches.
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ASH, page 180; BP ASH, page 230
Ownership
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Most of the oilfield lands are leased from the
State and Federal governments and operated
by a consortium of oil-producing companies.
Much of the housing and operations are
located within the lease boundaries, with
many contractor companies basing their
operations just outside of “the lease” in the
town of Deadhorse, Alaska.
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Transportation
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There are two common transportation choices to get there:
A 2 ½ hour flight … or 2–3 day drive. YOUR CHOICE!
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Transportation
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Shared Services Aviation: BP and ConocoPhillips jointly own a
private airline specifically for transporting workers to, from, and
around the North Slope oil fields.
Reservations are made through specific company
representatives.
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Transportation
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Appropriate clothing required for travel October 1
to May 1 includes:
Heavy coat or jacket,
Warm gloves or mittens,
Winter cap, hat or hood which covers the ears,
Warm substantial footwear (including warm
socks) with sturdy outer sole.
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ASH, pages 49-50; BP ASH, pages 44-55
Transportation
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Once you’re on the Slope, buses, shuttles, pool vehicles, and
department-assigned vehicles will take you wherever you need
to go.
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Transportation
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Occasionally, transportation around the Slope becomes more
interesting…
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Driving Conditions
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The roads up North are …
Mostly like this …
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But nice for about two weeks!
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Driving Conditions – Foul
Weather
Phases: Visibility
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Levels: Road
Conditions—BP
Phase I: Caution, reduced
Level I: Caution
visibility
Phase II: Restricted,
convoy only
Level II: Restricted
Phase III: Closed, critical
or emergency travel only
Level III: Restricted
travel
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ASH, pages 47-48; BP ASH, pages 56-58
Driving/Vehicle Safety
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OBEY ALL SPEED LIMITS!
A valid driver’s license is required.
Safety glasses with side shields are required for
all occupants.
Seat belts must be worn at all times.
Headlights are on while driving.
From October to May, drivers must carry heavy
winter gear in their vehicles.
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ASH, pages 43-47; BP ASH, pages 52-56
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Drivers may not use cell phones or 2-way radios
while the vehicle is in motion.
Drivers must yield to all heavy equipment, to
wildlife, and slow to 5 mph when passing.
Driving is permitted on designated roads only –
no unauthorized tundra travel.
Drivers need to conduct a 360º walk-around
prior to driving.
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ASH, pages 43-47; BP ASH, pages 52-56
Camp Facilities
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Shared rooms and showers
Cafeterias and snack rooms
Laundries
Small commissaries
Recreation and workout areas
Aid stations and medical clinics
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Camp Life and Health
Have consideration for others who live in your
facility
Day and night sleepers
Use of shared areas
Personal hygiene protects everyone from the
spread of disease
Use hand washing stations
Wear slippers to avoid athlete’s foot
Report to the clinic when sick
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Working Safely
as a Team
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Expectations and
Accountabilities
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Working safety is a condition of employment.
Every worker is expected to follow all operating
rules contained in the Alaska Safety Handbooks
(ASH and BP ASH) and the Environmental Field
Handbook.
Report near misses, accidents or incidents.
No weapons, knives, drugs or alcohol are
allowed on the North Slope.
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ASH, pages 3-4; BP ASH, page 12
Safety Is Everyone’s
Responsibility
The Operator and Contractor companies work as
team to create safety processes:
Pre-job hazard assessments and daily safety
meetings.
Work permit systems.
Safety observations and audits.
Emergency procedures and incident reporting.
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Accident Ratio Study
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Incident Causation Model
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The Primary Goal of
North Slope Operations
No harm to
people,
facilities, or
the environment.
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But, What About the Job
Deadline?
Those you care about, and those who
care about you, want you home alive.
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