2023 Year in Review
- The Onshore Safety Alliance (OSA) saw substantial growth over the course of 2023 in key areas such as shared learnings; safety data analysis; and expanded membership. Without question, the OSA is evolving as a voluntary, dues-free initiative with the primary goal of maintaining safety while reducing and eliminating serious injuries and fatalities in upstream onshore operations.
- Sharing of Safety Related Learnings: New in 2023, the OSA hosted two industry safety share forums that were basin-specific in nature and gave the alliance an opportunity to expand its network of partnerships with local trade organizations. These basin-specific events also provided OSA and non-OSA member organizations (such as operators, drilling contractors and service companies) the ability to convene in a conducive environment. This allowed for open discussion and sharing of key safety learnings, past incidents and emerging trends in safety data. Targeting events at the basin-level proved especially beneficial in highlighting common safety challenges seen in the field. Looking ahead to 2024, the OSA intends to hold additional industry safety share forums.
- Collection, Aggregation & Analysis of Safety Data: 2023 was the second year that the OSA collected, aggregated and presented safety data from its membership. Next year, the OSA will continue collecting and benchmarking participants’ safety data.
- Growing the OSA’s Membership: Since 2022, the OSA has grown from 29 member companies to 38 member companies. Four new operators and two new drilling contractors were added. Finally, three new service companies joined the OSA in 2023. Next year, the OSA will continue to let our events and content generation spur new member growth.
OSA Leadership
- VICKY JACKSON NIELSEN, Hess—OSA Chair
- SEAN FLYNN, Continental Resources—OSA Rising Chair
- JEFF ATTEBERRY, Sr Policy Advisor Upstream—OSA Manager
OSA Participant Testimonial
Testimonial by Craig McMillin VP, HSC Carbon bp: “The OSA has been a game-changer for our organization. Safety is not just a priority for us; it’s a way of life. OSA has not only allowed us to enhance our safety initiatives but has also showcased our dedication to making the industry safer for everyone”
SIF
- SIF - The OSA defines a SIF as an incident or near miss that results in or has the potential to produce a fatal or lifechanging injury or illness. Life-changing injuries or illnesses result in permanent or significant loss of a body part or organ function, or otherwise permanently change or disable that person’s normal life activity. SIF events may also be referred within the industry as near misses, significant near misses, serious exposure, potentially serious incidents or high potential events.
FPI/SIF Stats
The figure shows actual SIF events by common hazard. This can be seen as Figure 1 in the annual report.
| Common Hazard | Completion | Construction | Drilling | Production | Workovers | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line of Fire | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Bypassing Safety Controls | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Work at Heights | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Safe Mechanical Lifting | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Energy Isolation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Hot Work | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Work Authorization | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Confined Space | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driving | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 30 |
Table 2 from the Annual Report highlights actual SIF events by stage of operation.
Figure 2 from the Annual Report displays potential SIF events by common hazard.
| Definition | |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | A well control event where uncontrolled flow of hydrocarbons or other fluids occurs and results in a surface release or hazardous underground flow. |
| Level 2 | Unintended influx or kick managed with a defined well control method but with complications. No uncontrolled flow occurs. |
| Level 3 | Unintended Influx or Kick managed with a defined well control method but with no complications. No uncontrolled flow occurs. |
| Level 4 | Proactive identification of improvements in well control equipment, training, processes or maintenance to prevent a well control incident. |
Table 3 from the Annual Report shows definitions of well control incident levels.
| Year | Level 1 | Level 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.003 | 0.011 |
Table 5 from the Annual Report highlights well control incident rate per 100 full-time workers.
Key Aggregated Safety Data Highlights
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