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FPSO Manual Handling Toolkit

CCD Design & Ergonomics Ltd 1999 Issue 1.0 August 1999


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Acknowledgements


This toolkit was developed with the support of:

4Brown & Root Ltd

4BP Amoco Ltd

4The Institute of Naval Medicine

The work was carried out under a Joint Industry Project with the Offshore Safety Division of

the Health & Safety Executive


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Contents


4 Introduction 1

4 Guidance 4

Process Decks - Packages 5

Process Decks - Circulation Routes 6

Lay Down Areas - Container Swing / Container Release 7

Lay Down Areas - Container Load/Unload 8 Circulation Routes - People Movement 9

Accommodation Decks- Circulation Routes / Accommodation 10

Accommodation Decks - Galley / Helideck 11

Marine Decks - Machine Spaces 12

Marine Decks - Cirulation Routes / Workshop/Stores 13

4 Motion & Manual Handling Tool 14

4 Manual Handling Checklis t Tool 16

4 Anthropometry & Capacity Tool 22

4 Further Reading / References 24

Record of Amendments

Amendment Discard Insert

No. Date Section Sheet Section Sheet


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Introduction

CCD Design & Ergonomics Ltd 1999 Issue 1.0 August 1999 Page 1


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Introduction

4What is manual handling?

Manual handling refers to the handling of loads by human physical effort as opposed to mechanical handling

by crane, lift or winch, etc. In this context a load is a discrete movable object: e.g. a pump or a chemical barrel,

Manual handling includes both the transporting of a load and the supporting of a load: this means lifting,

carrying, holding, pushing and pulling.

4What type of manual handling is done on FPSOs?

An enormous variety of manual handling operations are undertaken on FPSOs. This includes a range of tasks

one might not automatically associate with FPSOs.These include handling food to the galley stores, general

items to the installation stores, machinery to/from the workshops, container tag ropes, IT equipment, pigging,

laundry, unloading containers, trays of hot food, cleaning materials, valve wheels and levers, etc.

4Is manual handling a real problem offshore?

Manual handling is a major activity on offshore installations. The vessel motion on FPSOs changes the

normal rules and guidance for manual handling operations. Throughout the UK, manual handling accounts for

over 35% of injuries at work. As FPSOs are relatively new installations the same level of data is not yet

available. However, initial accident and injury data has indicated that there are higher injury rates on floating

installations: one report has estimated this to be an increase of 25%.



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Introduction

4What is the toolkit trying to achieve?

This toolkit is intended as an aid to the design process for FPSOs. Its main aim is to help design-out manual

handling injury risk. It should also help to raise your awareness of manual handling issues that confront FPSO

operators.

4How can the toolkit do this?

The toolkit can work in many different ways to achieve these aims. Firstly, it can increase your awareness of

manual handling issues through the use of guidance and tools. Secondly ,it can make you aware of the

operator and staff issues - things aren't always done on-the-job as the designer intends. You need to be

aware of this and how it should affect your thinking. Finally, the toolkit lets you audit your design thinking and

decisions as you proceed through the design process. This version is particularly designed to support

concept design stages and initial design thinking.

4How is the toolkit structured?

The toolkit is divided in to four section:

4 Introduction - illustrates what aspects of manual handling are covered, how significant an issue manual

handling is on FPSOs and how these issues are addressed.

4 Guidance - this covers process decks, laydown areas, circulation routes, accomodation decks and marine

decks. It provides a summary of the main operating, manual handling and hardware issues. It then tackles

these by outlining design goals for use in the design process. It references, using icons, the three tools and

the CD-ROM support

4 Tools- there are three tools to help the design process to realise the design goals:

4 CD-ROM Support- a series of operational FPSO photographs have been put on to a CD-ROM to

illustrate some of the points made in the Guidance pages. A second CD-ROM holds a pdf

version of this toolkit. The CDs can be found in the holders inside the front cover

Motion & Manual Handling Tool- this is a guidance page giving informationon how manual handling changes under vessel motion. It should be used to increase

awareness of how manual handling problems should be addressed on FPSOs

Manual Handling Checklist Tool - this checklist allows the design team to ask

themselves questions about how they are considering manual and mechanical handling in

their design.

Anthropometry and Capacity Tool- this graphical tool gives the designer

information on the relevant human body dimensions for different populations who might crew an

FPSO in differnt parts of the world. It also provides guidance on lifting weight capacities for

individuals - note that this data should be used strictly as guidance.

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Guidance



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Packages

Issue: Manual handling

Operating Issues:

4Coverage of overhead beams and hoist eye points at packages

4Piping and skid layout reduces access to equipmentparts

4Difficult access to equipment parts for removal/ replacement

4External environment (cold, wind, rain, green water)

4Space between/around packages for operator/trolley/ jig access

4Moving trolleys over/around deck

4Working at height

4Water/chemical/oil spills on deck increase risk of slips,trips and falls

4Adapting packages in operation to support 'routine'maintenance activity

Guidance: Process Decks

Packages

Manual Handling Issues:

4Lifting equipment from packages onto mechanicalhandling equipment

4Pushing trolley over process deck

4Handling within confined spaces

4Handling hazardous loads - heavy awkward shape,size and balance, dirty/greasy, sharp, moving parts, oils,chemicals

4Handling liquid-filed containers

4Team handling

4Carrying loads/tools up/down ladder to high packages

4Rigging/scaffolding, handling poles, boards, etc

4Handling near installation side/over edge - push/pullhoses and messenger lines

Hardware Issues:

4None

Design Goals:

Mechanical handling4Consider usability of mechanicalhandling support as well as speed,

capacity and coverage.

4Provide local mechanical handling to remove package equipment as this will reduce equipment swing in swell

4Due to the hazardous nature of the loads handled and the effects of

working in a motion environment, mechanical handling support should be provided wherever possible.

4Good practice requires theelimination of all manual handling

requirement

4Design for mechanical removal/ replacement of equipment from

high packages (above productiondeck) to eliminate need tomanually handle up/down ladders

Access 4Consider operator tasks at alldesign stages. Undertaking atask analysis covering 'normalproduction', emergency' and'maintenance' activities to gain anoperator perspective

4Where equipment must bemanually handled, provide clearaccess to avoid the need foroperators to bend/stretch over

piping to access equipmentEnvironment 4Design for harsh environment. Minimise effect of cold, wind, sea spray, green water such as

protecting packages whereverpossible

Deck 4Design for removal of standingwater, oil, chemicals on deck.Consider cambered decks as theyincrease forces required topush/pull trolleys

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Guidance: Process Decks

Circulation Routes

Issue: Manual handling / safe access

Operating Issues:

4Incomplete crane coverage over deck

4Restricted trolley access through blast wall, marine doors and over bunds

4Storage of equipment, scaffolding and chemicals incirculation routes

4Piping/package obstructions in circulation routes

4External environment (cold, wind, rain and green water)

Hardware Issues:

4None


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Manual handling through heavy doors, over doorstep-ups and bunds

4Poor quality and specification of trolleys

Design Goals:

Floor/deck 4Aim to provide flat deck accessover production deck

Storage 4Provide dedicated and securestorage for production deck

stored equipment

Crane spec 4Cranes should reach verticalaccess points to storage

Piping 4Place piping outside 'stagger zone'. Consider provision of handrail

support to minimise stagger.

Environment 4Protect main circulation routesfrom weather and green water

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Container Swing

Issue: FPSO motion

Operating Issues:

4Accurately locating container in lay down areas

Hardware Issue:

4Container impacts bumper bars and lay down structure

4Container impacts equipment attached to structure

4Container catches under bumper bars during removal4Container impacts adjacent process equipment


4Holding container tag ropes during container swing

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Guidance: Lay Down Areas

Design Goals:

Crane speed 4Minimise time containers aresuspended

Lay down size 4Consider container swing whenspecifying lay down areas

Lay down structure 4Strengthen structure to withstandcontainer contact

4Do not attach equipment such as lights to structure

4Provide facility to assist container tag rope handling

Bumper bars 4Consider provision of bumber bars rather than swinging load

protection to aid crane driver.

4Extend bumper bars downwardsto deck level

4Extend bumper bars upwards to protect adjacent process

equipment

Process equipment 4Allow for container swing inlocation of process equipment

4Protect exposed equipment suchas polytropic tubes from containerswing

Container Release


Operator Issues:

4Ball and hook swing

Hardware Issues:

4Released ball and hook impacts adjacent equipment


4Pulling and holding during release of ball and hookfrom container

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Design Goals:

Crane spec 4Consider ease of crane ball and hook release in crane specification

4Consider access to release hook

Access 4Consider provision of aids to climbon to the container. Consider safetyof operator on container



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Container Load / Unload


Operating Issues:

4 Most items delivered in containers have to be manuallyhandled out of container

4Restricted space to open container door/gain access to container

4Restricted access for trolleys

4Lack of space to unload /manifest container contents

Hardware Issues:

4 None


4 Frequent handling of diverse loads

4 Handling heavy loads

4 Manual handling in bent, stooped posture

4 Restricted handling space

Guidance: Lay Down Areas

Design Goals:

Access spaces4

Consider variable containerlocation when designing people/ trolley access

4Design lay down areas to allowaccess for mechanical handlingaids appropriate for loads handled

Checking contents 4Provide area/facility to checkcontainer contents/manifest

4Consider production of a drawing to show intended layout/ configuration of laydown area and access points.

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People Movement

Issue: FPSO motion

Operating Issues:

4Working and moving about within a motionenvironment

4Loss of balance and increased risk of slips, trips andfalls

4Sea sickness

4Reduced operator physical and mental capacity

Hardware Issues:

4Damage to dropped loads


4Dropping loads whilst carrying

4Decreased manual handling capacity and increased

operator fatigue4Increased risk of injury when handling loads

especially up and down stairs/ladders

Design Goals:

Hand rails 4Consider providing handrails onboth sides of corridors, stairs andaccess routes

Guard rails 4Provide guard rails wherever

operators manually handle loads,especially at height or near thevessel side

Operator protection 4Identify hazards, such as sharpedges, moving equipment parts,drops, etc., within the 'staggerzone'

4Protect, guard or barrier allhazards within the 'stagger zone'

Safe handling limit 4The 25kg weight limit is notapplicable under motionconditions. Any weight can behazardous when handled undermotion.

Guidance: Circulation Routes

Design Goals cont:

Mechanical handling4

Mechanical handling assistanceshould be accessible in areaswhere operators manually handleloads.

4Mechanical handling equipmentspecified should retain the loadsecurely under motion

Vertical circulation 4Provide fast and efficient means of mechanically moving loads vertically between decks to reduce

the need for operators to handle loads on stairs/ladders

Flooring/decking 4Non-slip flooring/decking

People Movement

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Circulation Routes


Operating Issues:

4Presence of required closed doors on circulation routes

4Distance from cabins to laundry

4General walking distances: operator fatigue

4Noise in cabin decks: especially from slamming doors

4Stretcher/non-ambulant access to Medical room


4Restricted handling whilst retaining doors

4Carrying loads through heavy marine doors and over step-ups

4Pushing heavy marine doors open

4Carrying loads up/down stairs

Hardware Issues:

4None

Design Goals:

Doors 4Consider effect of HUAC doors on manual handling. Design for door

open operation. Considerprovision of alarmed electicallyopened doors.

4Control door closure, especially on cabin deck.

4Chutes from cabin decks tolaundry

4Specify light doors with no step- ups for internal accommodation

spaces

Layout 4Minimise walking distances

Floor/doors 4Flat floor access within each deck

Vertical circulation 4Lifts, especially to medical room

4'Dumb waiters' between decks

4Minimise carrying up/down stairs

Stores 4Dedicated laundry and cleaningstores on cabin decks

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Guidance: Accommodation Decks

Accommodation


Operating Issues:

4Access distance/route from laydown areas toaccommodation decks

4Inadequate storage areas

4Retaining items on shelving/drawers in heavy swell


4Reaching and bending when stripping beds

Hardware Issues:4None

Design Goals:

Stores 4Undertake storage requirementsreview

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Guidance: Accommodation Decks

Galley


Operating Issues:

4Maintaining HUAC during container unload

4Mechanical handling assistance to retain loads in swell

4Retention of loads on store shelves in swell

4Size of foodstuff storage and galley areas

4Catering for additional peak manning levels over normal operational levels.


4Frequent handling of diverse loads in galley and galley lay down

4Handling cold/frozen foods

4Carrying distance from container lay down to stores

4Carrying loads through heavy marine doors and overstep-ups

4Carrying/handling hot loads

4Rotation of foodstuffs on store shelves increases manual handling

4Lifting/carrying on steps/ladders to access store shelves

Hardware Issues:

4Presence of door steps and heavy doors

Design Goals:

Mechanical handling4Mechanical assistance to handle loads from galley lay down to

galley stores

4Mechanical assistance shouldretain loads in swell

Floors 4Flat floor access within galleyareas from stores to dining room

Stores 4Store shelving to support foodstuff rotation

Fittings 4Furniture to retain items in swell

Doors 4Consider provision of boost to fan switches to allow HUAC with open

doors.

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Helideck


Operating Issues:

4Location of surrounding packages to minimise effect of wind at helideck

4Stretcher/injured operator access to helideck involvesstairs


4Unload bags/packages from helicopters

4Bend/stoop to handle under moving rotor blades

4Carry bags/packages over helideck

4Manual handling in a moving environment. Increasedrisk of slip, trip or fall

4Difficult to provide mechanical handling support athelideck

4Carry bags/packages up/down stairs

4Carry and hold re-fueling hoses

Hardware Issues:

4None

Design Goals:

Location 4Consider location of helideck inrelation to surrounding packagesto minimise wind effect on handling.

Deck 4Design of helideck flooring tominimise slip, trip and fall

Hand rail 4Hand rails/guides from helicopterto deck

Mechanical handling4Consider mechanical handlingassistance to eliminate need tomanually handle up/down stairs

4Consider mechanical handlingassistance to support re-fuelling

hose handling

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Guidance: Marine Decks

Machine Spaces


Operating Issues:

4Operator access via marine ladders

4Equipment access via hatches. Load swing in swell

4Time taken to move loads vertically to/from machine spaces. Equipment swing in swell

4Access route from machinery space to workshop


4Handling in confined space

4Difficult team handling in noisy environment

4Carrying loads up/down marine ladders

4Lift loads from machines to horizontal mechanical handling systems

4Support loads on horizontal mechanical handling system to hatch access

4Lift/transfer load from horiztonal mechanical handling system to crane hook at hatch access

Hardware Issues:

4None

Design Goals:

Crane spec 4Consider speed of crane moving equipment vertically through

marine decks. Slow cranes mayfrustrate operators and increase

the times loads are manually carried rather than craned.

Marine ladders 4Marine ladders should not be used when manually carrying loads

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Design Goals cont:

Mechanical handling 4Consider usability of mechanical

handling support as well as speed, capacity and coverage.

4Provide local mechanical handling to remove equipment as this will

reduce equipment swing in swell

4Due to the hazardous nature of the loads handled and the effects of

working in a motion environment, mechanical handling support should be provided wherever possible.

4Good practice requires theelimination of all manual handling

requirement

Access 4Consider operator tasks at alldesign stages. Undertaking atask analysis covering 'normalproduction', emergency' and'maintenance' activities to gain anoperator perspective

4Where equipment must bemanually handled, provide clearaccess to avoid the need foroperators to bend/stretch overpiping to access equipment

Machine Spaces


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Workshop / Stores


Operating Issues:

4Operator access via marine ladders

4Equipment access via hatches. Load swing in swell

4Time taken to move load vertically to/from machinespaces. Equipment swing in swell

4Access route from machinery spaces and lay downareas to workshop

4Equipment specification to undertake requiredmaintenance tasks

4Location of dedicated equipment in relation to laydown areas and workshop

Guidance: Marine Decks


4Carry loads up/down marine ladders

4Lift/transfer loads from vertical circulation hatch tomechanical handling system

4Carry manually handled loads to workbench

4Carry loads to store

4Lift loads on/off storage shelving/racking

Hardware Issues:

4Lack of dedicated storage resulting in mislaid items

Design Goals:

Distances 4Minimise distances between lay down areas, equipment stored and workshop

Specify stores 4Design/specify equipment stores rather than leave spaces for

operator development

Location 4Locate equipment stores andworkshop as near to process deck

level as possible

Ladders 4Marine ladders should not be used when manually carrying loads

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Circulation Routes


Operating Issues:

4Moving loads vertically between marine decks

Hardware Issues:4None


4Carrying equipment to/from machinery spaces

4Carrying equipment up/down marine ladders/stairs

4Carrying loads through marine doors/over step-ups

4Carrying equipment in/out of hatch access

Design Goals:

Mechanical handling4Provide vertical and horizontal mechanical handling support to

machinery spaces, stores andworkshops

Vertical circulation 4Consider the usability of vertical circulation mechanical handling

support as well as its location, speed and capacity

Marine ladders 4Marine ladders should not be used when manually carrying loads

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Motion & Manual Handling Tool



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Motion & Manual Handling Tool

4Minimise the weight to be handled

As a general rule, manual handling under motion conditions is an activity best avoided. In addition to the usual

hazards, it must be expected that the operator's postural stability will be compromised and fatigue will beincreased. The load itself will not be constant: the acceleration of the vessel will change the characteristics of

the load and the load may move in unexpected ways. For operators carrying loads, the motion will increase

instability and result in the operator 'staggering' when walking - allowances should be made for this 'stagger zone'.

This guidance takes the normal rules for manual handling risk reduction and offers additional information

relevant to the demands of motion. It also provides some additional information on how motion affects postural

stability

4Team handling- improves the total handling capacity but should be avoided as far as is possible

due to the danger of one person losing balance and placing the others at greater risk.

4Use smaller containers for materials to be lifted - still applies but containers should be designed

for one-handed carrying to free other hand for balance/stabilisation and recovery from loss of

balance.

4Mechanise manual handling wherever possible- be aware of possible increase in risk due to

problems of stabilising loads with mechanical handling systems.

4Use handles, hooks or similar features to enable operators to get a firm grip on objects -

allows one-handed handling.

4Balance & stabilise the contents of containers for manual handling - this is particularly

important on a moving vessel to avoid both loss of contents and loss of operator balance. Liquid

loads are particularly prone to instability and should be handled in smaller quantities.

4Container design- design so that containers can be held close to the body and close to the floor.

4Minimise reach and lift distances

4Increase height at which lift is initiated, decrease height at which it terminates - on a moving

vessel aim to decrease the vertical distance through which a load is moved. Vessel motion may

cause unexpected load movements and destabilise the operator.

4Stack objects no higher than shoulder height

4Store heavy items on racking between shoulder and knuckle height

4Provide space for feet around and underneath lifting areas to facilitate the maintenance of

balance

4Increase time available for handling operations

4Relax time standards for jobs

4Reduce the frequency of handling operations

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Introduce job rotation4Provide additional rest periods



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Manual Handling Checklist Tool 44


This manual handling checklist tool is intended to guide you during concept design meetings. You should be

asking yourselves these questions as issues arise.

This checklist is not intended as a formal document. However, this assessment does need to be formally

recorded as a legal requirement in UK Waters and others under similar control around the world. It isrecommended that the actions and decisions that result from the use of this checklist tool should be recorded as

part of the meeting minutes.


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4Have we considered the manual handling aspects of our design?

4Do we know what loads need to be manually handled?

4Do we know how often the load needs to be manually handled?

4Can we eliminate the need for the load to be manually handled?

4Can we think of a different design to minimise the need for a load to be manually handled?

4Have we planned for routine manual handling tasks? (e.g. routine maintenance)

4Have we thought about the unexpected?

4Have we left a clear space to stand close to the load?

4Have we left sufficient space for the operator to see the load from where he is likely to be standing?

4Have we considered if the operator needs to reach over/under anything to get to the load?

4Can the operator open doors/hatches to access the load?

4Have we orientated the load to be most accessible to an operator?

4Have we considered how the load is removed?

4Have we left space to undo/fit bolts, screws etc?

4Have we left enough space for gloved access?

4Have we provided adequate lighting to see the load and provide visual feedback for postural control if it is dark?

4Have we considered the problems in working overhead?

4Have we considered holding equipment/loads?

4Have we considered operator stooping during manual handling? The level of stoop reduces the handling capacity of the individual: 20 reduces manual handling capacity by 25% 45 reduces manual handling capacity by 35% 90 reduces manual handling capacity by 50%

4Have we considered operator twisting during manual handling? The angle of twist reduces the handling capacity of the individual: 30 reduces manual handling capacity by 10% 60 reduces manual handling capacity by 15% 90 reduces manual handling capacity by 20%

4Have we considered how the operator gets to the load to be handled?



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4Have we considered how to make the load as easy as is feasible to handle?

4Have we considered putting handles on the load?

4Have we considered putting wheels/castors on the load?

4Have we considered a special jig or tool to help in handling?

4Have we provided local mechanical assistance to remove/replace the load?

4Have we provided access for a suitable trolley?

4Can we place the load to be handled between operator shoulder and knuckle heights when manually handled?

4Can we raise the operator up to manually handle high loads between shoulder and knuckle heights?

4Have we left enough space to allow the operator to handle the load in a good 'straight back' posture?

4Have we considered requirements of team handling?

Note: the capacity of a two person team is 2/3 the sum of their individual capacities.

4Have we considered any specific manual handling problems with the load? Is it heavy? Is it slippery or dirty? Is it a large or awkward size? Is it asymmetrically weighted or balanced? Is it likely to obstruct operator vision when manually handled? Is it hazardous? Is it valuable? Is it sharp or has it dangerous moving parts?

4Have we provided access to an overhead mechanical moving system?

4Have we minimised the risk of load swing during mechanical movement?

4Have we provided access for a trolley?

4Can we secure the load during movement?

4Have we considered how to make the load as easy as feasible to move?



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4Have we considered how we make the route of manually handled loadsas easy and safe as possible?

4Can we trolley or mechanically move the load from start to destination?

4Can we reduce carrying distances to below 10 metres?

4Have we minimised the need to manually handle up/down stairs?

4Have we eliminated the need to manually handle up/down ladders?

4Have we considered flat floor/deck access in circulation areas?

4Have we reduced walking/carrying distances as much as possible between? - Lay down areas and stores - Lay down area and galley - Machine spaces and workshop - Lay down areas and workshop

- Cabins and laundry4Can we reduce the number of doors that have to be negotiated?

4Can we leave doors open in main manual handling routes?

4Can we assist opening and holding of heavy marine doors?

4Have we considered handrails?

4Have we considered possible slip, trip and fall hazards in main manual handling routes?

4Have we kept piping out of access routes?

4Have we considered operator 'stagger' during sea swell?

4Have we provided enough storage space to ensure loads should not be left in circulation routes?

4Have we provided access to an overhead mechanical moving system?

4Have we minimised the risk of load swing during mechanical movement?

4Have we provided access for a trolley?

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Can we secure the load during movement?

4Have we considered how to make the load as easy as feasible to move?



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4Have we considered manual handling in emergencies?

4Have we considered manual handling of a stretcher from all parts of the installation to? - The medical room - The helideck

4Have we eliminated all sharp corners, small hatches and flights of ladders on emergency routes?

4Have we considered the presence of 6-8 stretcher bearers in addition to the stretcher on routes?

4Have we considered the provision of handling aids such as eye points above stairways?

4Have we considered manual handling of loads under chemical contamination?

4Have we considered operator body size?

4Have we considered if more than one operator will handle a load at the same time (team handling)?

4Have we considered who will be doing the manual handling?

4Have we protected the operator from wind and rain?

4Have we protected the operator from salt spray and green water?

4Have we considered the removal of standing deck water or chemical spillage?

4Have we considered manual handling in frozen condition?

4Have we considered manual handling over slippery floors/decks?

4Have we considered how the operator might move under sea sell?

4Have we considered how the load to be handled might move under sea swell?

4Have we protected operators manually handling loads at height?

4Have we protected operators manually handling loads near/over the side of the installation?

4Have we considered manual handling loads in confined spaces?

4Have we considered the effects of noisy environments and wearing ear protectors especially on team handling?

4Have we considered specific manual handling hazards in FPSOs?



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4Have we maximised mechanical handling support?

4Can we access the load to be handled by? - Crane

- Fixed installation overhead hoist- Fixed package handling jig/rig

- Local overhead gantry/eye ring- Package powered hoist

- Mobile gantry- Raised platform

- Powered trolley/fork lift - Mobile trolleys - Conveyor - Chutes - Wheels fitted to loads

- Levers fitted to loads

4Does the system reduce the level of required manual handling?

4Does the system reduce the physical stress of operator manual handling?

4Does the system create any new hazards for operators?

4Does the system meet operator/operations needs?

4Does the system work within FPSO specific environment?

4Does the system prolong the time taken to complete the handling operation?

4Does the system support operator use wearing PPE?

4Does the system offer safety risk of operator abuse or misuse?

4Have we considered implications of a chosen mechanical handling system?



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Anthropometry & Capacity Tool



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Anthropometry & Capacity Tool

A

B

C

D

E

F

5Kg

5Kg

Kg

Kg

Kg

5Kg

5Kg

2 Kg

25Kg

D

N

G

E

R

Z

O

N

E

SECONDARY

PRIMARY

30

25

55

350mm

750mm

TOP OF HAT

STANDING EYE HEIGHT

STANDING SHOULDER HEIGHT

STANDING ELBOW SWING HEIGHT

STANDING KNUCKLE HEIGHT

SHIN HEIGHT

UK WATERS

5th%ile

1695

1550

1350

930

720

270

95th%ile

1915

1775

1565

1105

850

325

SCANDANAVIANWATERS

5th%ile

1690

1545

1370

945

745

265

95th%ile

1905

1765

1570

1105

820

315

NORTH AFRICANWATERS

5th%ile

1595

1465

1270

875

675

255

95th%ile

1800

1655

1470

1035

805

305

AMERICANWATERS

5th%ile

1700

1620

1355

945

725

270

95th%ile

1925

1850

1575

1115

855

330

A

B

CDEF

SECONDARY



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Further Reading / References



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Further Reading / References

HSE Publications:

Manual Handling Operations Regulation1992, L23 HSE Books

Solutions you can handle, HSG115 HSEBooks 1994

Lighting at work, HSG38 HSE Books 1997

Work relation upper limb disorders: A guide to prevention , HSG60 HSE Books 1990

A pain in your workplace? Ergonomic problems and solutions, HSG121 HSE Books 1994

Well handled: Offshore manual handling solutions, HSG171, HSE Books 1997

Other Publications:

Mital A & Nicholson AS,A guide to manual materials handling, 1997, Taylor & Francis

Pheasant S, Bodyspace: Anthropometry, ergonomics & design, 1996, Taylor & Francis

Pheasant S, Ergonomics, work & health, 1991, McMillan

International Labour Office in collaboration with Internaltional Ergonomics Association, Ergonomic

checkpoints, 1996, ILO Publications

Other legislation:

Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974

Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Reguilations 1992

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