Carrying out fire works at explosive and fire hazardous facilities (1973)

Oil pumping rig.

Drilling rig.

Oil storage tanks.

Collages of footage from different stages of oil production.

Collage of footage showing oil losses due to faulty equipment.

Oil burning at a well.

Specialized fire services extinguishing such a fire.

View of an oil storage facility taken from above.

Repairs using gas cutting and electric welding.

The head of the production maintenance base is responsible for the work.

A written permit is issued for each type of fire work the day before it is carried out.

Sample.

Footage of work on oil production equipment.

A sample of filling out the permit is demonstrated.

The filling is accompanied by footage explaining the stages of preparation for repairs and the repair itself.

The operating personnel of the site, under the supervision of the responsible person, carry out all types of work to prepare equipment, communications and structures for fire work.

First of all, the operating units are stopped and measures are taken to prevent their accidental activation.

The corresponding pipelines are shut off, plugs are installed.

A fence is installed and warning signs are posted.

Primary fire extinguishing means.

The place where fire works are carried out is cleared of flammable materials.

The equipment to be welded is steamed.

The mobile steaming unit, welding unit and other equipment must be at least 25 meters from the wellhead.

Air analysis is carried out.

The adopted fire safety measures are agreed upon with a representative of the fire supervision, who confirms the readiness of the facility with his signature.

Carrying out fire works.

When carrying out fire works on the territory of tank farms and inside tanks, first of all, the tank is disconnected from all operating systems and communications, cleared of residual oil products, measures are taken to prevent the penetration of flammable vapors and gases from neighboring tanks.

Tank hatches and manholes are opened.

A cartoon explaining the preparation of the tank for repair.

Primary and stationary fire extinguishing means are checked.

Briefing before carrying out fire works.

Each of the repairmen signs the permit.

Air analysis in the tank.

Those responsible for the preparation and implementation of fire works confirm the readiness of the facility with their signatures, and the facility manager gives permission to begin fire works.

Immediately before carrying out fire works, fire-fighting equipment is deployed and, once again, the air environment is analyzed.

Workers are provided with a hose gas mask and a safety rope.

A backup insures the performer.

Preparatory and fire works on oil and gas pipelines.

The damaged section of the oil pipeline is opened.

The walls of the trench are reinforced with shields with a special coating.

The performer shows the fire department employee a qualification certificate and a coupon for passing the fire safety knowledge test, confirming his right to work on explosive and fire hazardous facilities.

The damaged section of the pipeline is freed from the insulating coating.

The worker used cleaning tools that can cause a spark and explosion.

A cartoon explaining the actions in an emergency when it is impossible to disconnect the pipeline.

Air analysis from the trench and the section being repaired.

Pipeline control room.

After a thorough inspection of the work site and receipt of a telephone notification from the dispatcher about the establishment of the appropriate mode on the pipeline, the manager, in agreement with the representative of the state fire supervision, allows the performers to begin fire work.

Oil collection, preparation and transportation system.

Oil losses due to natural causes.

Fire at an oil storage tank.

Rotation of personnel for oil production, storage and transportation.