“Drive to Survive” PDO and Contractors know and follow the Road Safety Rules February 2002 Feb/02

Why this session ??? Colleagues have been hurt and killed because they did NOT follow the simple ROP & PDO driving rules. We do not want this to happen to YOU. We want you to: Know . Understand . Follow . the ROP & PDO road safety rules. We want you to go home to your family safely. Feb/02

Rules not followed Rules not followed: - JM NOT followed - Tired not resting - No HGV license - No PDO driving permit - Wearing slippers 6/Feb/02: LTI Driver fell asleep (4.30 am) Lucky to be alive!! Feb/02

Rollover !! Rules not followed Rollover near Marmul: 3 LTI’s Seatbelt and rollbar saved 3 lives Rollover !! 12/Feb/02 Rules not followed: - NO JM - Night driving - Speed Feb/02

Rules not followed Bilal Khalfan Al-Hosni 44 yrs Father of 6 children He did NOT wear his seatbelt He sat ON it ! He paid with his life 13/Feb/02 Rules not followed: - Night driving - Tired ?? - No seatbelt Feb/02

The Rules for the Driver The driver must: check that all wear their seatbelt have valid ROP Driving License (for vehicle type) have a valid PDO Driving Permit (blacktop/graded) be 21 years or older NO alcohol, drugs or medicine NEVER use a GSM (NOT even hands-off GSM) be rested: max driving hours LV: 2hrs/15min rest Max in 12 hr shift: 10 hrs driving HGV: 4hrs/1hr rest Max in 12 hr shift: 10 hrs driving be certified medically fit every 2 yrs Feb/02

The Rules for the Driver Valid ROP Driving License: Light/Heavy Valid Date + Valid PDO interior permit (old): Light/Heavy Valid Date or Valid PDO permit (new type): Blacktop/Graded Light/Heavy Valid Date Feb/02

The Rules for the Driver Driver tired ??? Rest !!! This driver fell asleep. He was lucky he survived! Feb/02

The Rules for the Driver Driver: NEVER use a GSM NOT even hands-off GSM Feb/02

The Rules for the Passenger DO wear your seatbelt DO NOT distract the driver DO STOP the driver if he takes risk or violates rules DO help the driver: point out a hazard DO act like a buddy Feb/02

The Rules for Driving Rules for the journey/driving: Follow ROP traffic rules All to wear seatbelts SPEED: Comply with max Speed limits as indicated. Safe Journey Management (SJM) for trips over 20 km Comply with No-Night Driving Rules Follow the dust code No “loose” passengers in cargo area No cargo in passenger area Feb/02

Rules for Driving: dust code Feb/02

Rules for Driving: seatbelt Feb/02

Rules for Driving: speed-limits Vehicle Maximum Speed Type Limit (km/hr) Light 80 Graded 100 PDO BT 120 Gov BT HGV 80 Graded 80 PDO BT 100 Gov BT L Bus 80 Graded H Bus 80 Graded These maximum speed-limits apply only when there are no signs specifying a lower limit! Feb/02

Safe Journey Management Rules for Driving: Safe Journey Management What ? planning, authorising & closing journeys Why ? reduce accidents emergency response (man lost) When ? All journeys except: within 20km range or in towns How? Journey Manager makes Journey Plan Driver gets copy and follows plan Driver rings SJM on reaching destination: Feb/02

Safe Journey Management The Safe Journey Plan Feb/02

shall not drive at night The rules: Night Driving PDO and Contractors shall not drive at night outside of the Muscat Capital or other urban areas Applies to : blacktop & graded Feb/02

The rules: Night Driving These drivers hit a Camel Why not? These drivers hit a Camel in the dark Feb/02

The rules: Night Driving Camels and obstacles: you will not see them in time! They can end your life. Do not drive at night !! Feb/02

but The rules: Night Driving There can be exceptions to the Rule these MUST always be Authorised by the responsible supervisor He knows the exceptions! Feb/02

The rules for the vehicle: RAS Maintenance Checks 1: Yearly RAS Inspection valid RAS sticker 2: Monthly Safety Check in workshop 3: Daily Checks by DRIVER 4: Road side checks by RSMT Feb/02

The rules for the vehicle Drivers Daily Vehicle Check Use it !!! Feb/02

ROAD SAFETY MONITORING TEAM They are there to HELP & COACH you Feb/02

Summary Know & Follow the Rules: Seat-belts: always NO Night Driving Speed Tired ?? Rest !! Safe Journey Management Daily Vehicle Inspections Dust Code The choice is yours: “Drive to Survive” Feb/02

Know & Follow the Rules Drive to Survive End Know & Follow the Rules Drive to Survive Feb/02

Back-up Slides Feb/02

PDO & Contractors: Road Safety Performance 1998 1999 2000 2001 Millions km driven 149 116 118 123 Road Accidents 231 144 158 160 Rollovers 51 32 43 33 Dead 8 0 10 8 +1ptd 2002: 2 Dead 4 LTI’s Road Safety: 40% of the LTI’s 90% of the Fatalities Feb/02

Road Safety in Oman Feb/02

Rollover !! Rules not followed Rules not followed: - PDO staff fly to interior - JM for trips >20 km - Speed-limit 100 km/hr Used 4WD private car: NO roll-bar Straight blacktop Fahud-Nahada 30/Oct/01 LTI Permanent Total Disability Rollover !! Feb/02

Rollover !! Rules not followed Rules not followed: - Night driving - JM for trips >20 km - Speed limit? 9/Nov/01: LTI Straight Blacktop near Fahud: NIGHT Rollover !! Feb/02

Rollover !! Rules not followed Blacktop road Fahud- Nizwa Rules not followed: - JM for trips >20 km - Speed limit - RAS inspection - No PDO driving permit 20/Nov/01: Fatality + LTI Rollover !! Feb/02

Night Driving Exceptions to the Rule (but plan NOT to) : Risk vs cost - night driving can be authorised if: Production loss: > 150m3 nett oil Unplanned operational costs: > US$15,000.- Journey camp/camp: <5 km Journey camp/worksite: <5km Journey camp/worksite on 24 hour ops (Rig, hoist): <15km Emergencies Planned Long distance Cargo Haulage using HGVs Long distance Crew Changes using a heavy bus Well Services Hoist moves convoy (slow): up to 60km Feb/02