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Hunting Energy Services (Well Intervention) Ltd
1.2 Precautions
A competently deemed person must be in attendance when performing maintenance on this
equipment. To be deemed competent the individual should have received training on the subject
followed by being observed performing the tasks to the required standard over a time period.
Personnel competence criteria are defined by the technician’s employer.
Hand tools that have not been maintained can lead to accidents, therefore all equipment must be
inspected before use.
1.3 PPE
Basic personal protective equipment must be worn at all times during the maintenance procedures.
There may be the need to use more specific items when using specialised tools, these rules must be
followed to reduce risk of injury. Basic items deemed by Hunting for maintenance personnel are as
follows:
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Safety footwear
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Safety glasses
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Hand protection
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Long sleeved coverall
Some workshop regulations deem that hard hats / bump caps and hearing protection must be worn in
maintenance shops, these will be defined by the policy owner. If working in the field, all of the above
items may need to be worn at all times, once again, this is defined by the company / client’s policies.
1.4 Pressure Control
Working with pressure exposes personnel to one of the greatest risks in our industry hence all
personnel must have received formal training on this subject. Company / Client pressure guidelines
must be adhered to with no deviation from the policies. Personnel performing pressure tests must
observe regulations concerning pressure test bays and operating instructions for pumps. All equipment
must be rated for the pressure being applied and certified.