© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Offshore Safety Awareness Course Number NSTC-30 Revised Offshore Safety Awareness

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Module II: Offshore Travel Revised

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Travel Preparation 3

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Workers must know and/or have the following information before departure Contact name Facility and location assignment (including acronyms) Training requirements & documentation Departure time and location Travel Information 4

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Prepare for a long stay at a remote site Government-issued photo ID TWIC card, NSTC card, if required Documentation for required immunizations, fit testing, and other medical document Personal items (clothing and prescription medication) PPE and tools Travel Preparation 5

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Arctic Clothing 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. 6

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Offshore Helicopter Travel 7

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Passengers must take care of all personal matters prior to check in and report to their scheduled departure point for manifesting and weigh-in (both personal and baggage). If unsure of where and when to report, ask your supervisor. Passengers must have a government-issued, photo ID. Baggage must be free of hazardous materials. Check-In Protocol 8

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Once checked in, passengers must remain in the Security area. No visits to the galley or smoke area will be permitted. Trained personnel will escort all passengers, as a group, from Security to the heliport. DO NOT walk unescorted. The FAA requires all passengers to attend the pre-flight safety briefing. Suit-up may be required depending on weather conditions. Check-In Protocol 9

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Only authorized sources of weather may be used for flight planning. Icing conditions pose the greatest hurdle when planning flight operations. Planning flights into icing conditions is prohibited. This includes the potential for icing in the takeoff area, along the flight route, at the destination, and at alternate landing sites. Conditions and Limitations 10

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Conditions and Limitations Pilots have final authority and responsibility for safe operations. Their instructions are to be followed immediately and without question. Flights may have to be adjusted for hazardous weather conditions, extreme operational need, medical emergency, or return trip load availability. 11

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Hearing protection Safety glasses Exposure suit Personal flotation device (PFD) Seat belt Appropriate clothing for the conditions Personal Protective Equipment 12

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. No loose carry-on items are allowed on board or in the outside pockets of backpacks. Place all water bottles, coffee cups, and soda bottles inside of backpacks or luggage before handing them over to Helo Operations. Carry-on Items 13

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Helicopter Approach Always approach from the front or side of the aircraft depending on the helicopter model and the height of the rotors when stationary. Never approach from the rear. The primary hazards are the main and tail rotors. 14

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Boarding the Aircraft Passengers will be escorted to the aircraft. DO NOT step on the float bags when entering or exiting. Remove caps or other loose headgear. Hard hats with attached chin straps are acceptable. 15

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Onboard Protocol Once in the aircraft, securely fasten your seatbelt and use hearing protection. Do not distract the pilot with unnecessary conversation or actions. Never throw anything out of the helicopter because of possible damage to the rotors. Alert pilot of unusual situations. 16

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Exiting the Aircraft Wait for the flight crew to open the door from the outside. Exit from the front or side of the aircraft. Never go near the tail rotor. Proceed directly into the passenger area. DO NOT attempt to grab bags or luggage! 17

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Sling load operations are managed and coordinated by personnel trained specifically for this operation. Sling loads will be coordinated to avoid interfering with scheduled personnel flights but may be interspersed with ad- hoc flights, as needed. No passengers on sling load flights. Pilots have sole and final authority over sling load operations. Sling Load Operations 18

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Ice Road Travel 19

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Offshore Ice Roads Some offshore facilities such as Oooguruk (Pioneer), Spy Island (Eni), and Northstar (BP) can be accessed by ice road during the winter months from February to May. Company-specific ice road orientation may be required. Travel is coordinated with a designated Single Point of Contact (SPOC) who approves or disapproves travel. 20

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Driving Conditions – Foul Weather Phases: Visibility Levels: Road Conditions—BP Phase I: Caution, reduced visibilityLevel I: Caution Phase II: Restricted, convoy onlyLevel II: Restricted Phase III: Closed, critical or emergency travel only Level III: Restricted travel 21

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Pre-travel Requirements Contact the designated SPOC with your travel plan. Receive a briefing on road conditions. Verify radio contact capability. Verify proper arctic gear for all passengers and a spill kit or duck pond. Receive approval for travel. Speed will be dictated by road conditions to include water, wind, and visibility. 22

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Crew Boat and Hovercraft Travel 23

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Crew Boat and Hovercraft Check-In Government-issued, photo ID Baggage (no hazardous materials) All personnel are individually responsible for getting to the departure point for their scheduled transportation. If you are unsure of “where and when,” ask your supervisor. 24

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Crew Boat and Hovercraft Check-In Passengers must report prior to their scheduled departure point for manifesting. Take care of all personal matters prior to check-in. Once checked in, passengers must remain in the Security area – no visits to the galley or smoke room. All passengers will be escorted to the crew boat or hovercraft location, as a group. DO NOT walk unescorted. 25

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Pre-boarding Safety Check Boat must be secured before boarding. Before boarding, check gangway or ramp for safety hazards. Damaged handrails Loose material Adequate overhang with ends secured 26

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Boarding the Vessel Both hands free for climbing; no carry-on items that will restrict movement. Maintain three points of contact for secure footing and handholds. Use handrails and walkways. 27

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Safety Briefing and PPE The vessel’s crew will provide a safety briefing. Note the location of the safety and emergency equipment on board. Personal flotation devices (PFDs) Pods, rings, inflatable boats Hearing protection may be required. 28

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Baggage Personal luggage may be carried aboard by each traveler or placed in covered totes. Carry-on baggage may be limited to one small bag on your lap. Covered totes are not watertight and the trip can be rough. Water-proof luggage is recommended. Fragile or expensive items should not be carried in luggage. 29

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. The captain has final authority and responsibility for safe operations. His instructions are to be followed immediately and without question. In case of extreme operational need, medical emergency or return trip availability, crew boat travel may be adjusted. Wave height, visibility, and inclement weather will be assessed prior to departure and may limit crew boat travel. Conditions and Limitations 30

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Onboard Protocol Sit where directed. If instructed, wear PPE (hearing protection and/or PFD) and remain in the passenger compartment until the Captain has signaled it is safe to exit. Use container if sick. 31

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Reporting Incidents Injuries Debris overboard Spills Near misses Anything unusual 32

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Disembarking Boat must be secured before disembarking. Crew will inform passengers when it is safe to exit the boat and retrieve baggage from storage areas. Check gangway or ramp for safety hazards. Follow standard protocol. An escort may be required for arrival at the facility location. 33

© North Slope Training Cooperative—revised All rights reserved. Don PFD. Attend the pre-transfer safety briefing. Remain in the safe area until signaled to enter the basket. Stand inside the wire mesh or cage and hang on to ropes or handholds as directed. If baggage is allowed, place as directed. Vessel to Vessel Transfers 34