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Table of Contents
Safety ................................................................................................................................... 1
General Safety.....................................................................................................................................................................1
References............................................................................................................................................................................1
Field Safety Procedures for Conventional Electric Detonators ......................................................................................3
Predeparture Check ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Arrival At Wellsite............................................................................................................................................................3
Outside Preparations..........................................................................................................................................................4
Rigging-Up........................................................................................................................................................................4
Gun Arming.......................................................................................................................................................................6
Operational Procedures in the Well...................................................................................................................................7
Field Safety Procedures for Slapper Activated Firing Equipment, (SAFE-BA and SECURE Detonators) ...............8
Predeparture Check ...........................................................................................................................................................8
Arrival at Wellsite .............................................................................................................................................................8
Outside Preparations..........................................................................................................................................................9
Rigging-Up........................................................................................................................................................................9
SAFE-BA Gun Preparation.............................................................................................................................................10
Gun Arming.....................................................................................................................................................................10
Operational Procedures in the Well.................................................................................................................................11
Field Safety Procedures for Coil-Tubing-Deployed Perforating Guns Fired Electrically..........................................13
Determining Equipment to Use.......................................................................................................................................13
Job Preparation................................................................................................................................................................13
Equipment Preparation and Rig-Up ................................................................................................................................13
Operational Procedures in the Well.................................................................................................................................14
Gun Disarming for all Types of Electrically Fired Guns...............................................................................................14
Hazardous Gases...............................................................................................................................................................14
Post-Job Checks ................................................................................................................................................................14
Gun Handling....................................................................................................................................................................14
Fishing Operations............................................................................................................................................................15
General Rules for Transportation of Explosives and Radioactive Materials ..............................................................15
Common Rules for Both Explosives and Radioactive Materials.....................................................................................15
Transport of Explosives...................................................................................................................................................16
Transport of Radioactive Materials and Explosives on the Same Vehicle......................................................................16
Offshore Transport ..........................................................................................................................................................17
Prepacked Expendable Kits.............................................................................................................................................17
Reporting Theft or Loss of Explosive Material...............................................................................................................17
Disposal of Explosives.......................................................................................................................................................17
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Table 1. Explosive Safety Equipment Check List ............................................................................................ 2
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General Safety
The protection of personnel and property is of primary importance. To ensure the safety and health of all
personnel, Schlumberger has specific procedures for the handling of explosives in the shop and at the wellsite.
Compliance with these rules is mandatory.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH EMPLOYEE TO KNOW AND FOLLOW
SCHLUMBERGER OPERATING RULES.
Every field engineer/technician is a supervisor and a representative of Schlumberger. As such, the
engineer/technician is responsible for the crew. Safety is an important responsibility. Therefore, it is mandatory
for the engineer/technician to ensure all safety procedures are carried out and to exercise good judgement in
determining whether working conditions are acceptable for safe operations.
IF A JOB CANT BE DONE SAFELY, DONT DO IT AT ALL.
References
Information including, training, ordering, gun descriptions and loading instructions for specific gun systems,
and explosive policies or procedures can be found at or ordered from either:
Schlumberger Reservoir Completions Technology Center
Schlumberger Riboud Product Center
Additional information, including minimum safe practices for the United States and Canada can be found at the
following:
1. United States Department of Transportation Regulations (49 CFR)
2. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Regulations (27 CFR)
3. Canada Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations (TDG)
4. American Petroleum Institute (API)
5. Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME)
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Safety Tube H041901
Detonator Carrying Case (CYC-W) H018373
Padlock for Detonator Carrying Case and Explosive Remnant Box H406452
Key for padlocks H406454
Explosive Remnant Box H014813
Casing-to-Rig Voltage Monitor (SFT-111) H117313
Schlumberger Safety Multimeter (SFT-300) H622622
Safety Meter (SFT-109 Obsolete) H123080
Battery, Silver Chloride Cell (for Safety Meter SFT-109) E020570
Safety Grounding Device of Truck/Unit (Spool, Connection, Strap, C. Clamp)
Offshore Unit
H117555
H117556
Explosives Field Safety Procedures Check List H709745
Danger Explosives Turn Off Two Way Radios and Radio Phones sign B024663
Flip Explosive Placards B027326
U.S. DOT Motor Carrier Identification sticker H530052
Table 1. Explosive Safety Equipment Check List
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Field Safety Procedures for Conventional Electric Detonators
Predeparture Check
1. Check that all equipment, carrying cases, etc., which contain explosives are properly marked and labeled,
according to Schlumberger and the country or local regulations. See the Explosives Safety Manual
(C200570)
2. Ensure that all explosives are properly packed, separated and secured.
3. Check that blasting cap carrying cases are properly mounted, locked and grounded, and that remnant boxes
are grounded and locked.
4. Check to see that all necessary transport papers are completed correctly and accurately.
5. Ensure transport vehicles are properly placarded and drivers properly licensed according to local
regulations.
Arrival At Wellsite
1. Hold consultation with client, if possible, to confirm the perforating plan (well name, interval, correlation
reference log, perforating objective, charge size and density, gun/packer size, orientation, well restrictions).
Discuss any production or testing schedules that may follow the perforating job. This would include any
plan to flow the well between perforating runs, downhole pressures expected, pressure equipment needed,
and a contingency plan if an unexpected kick occurs. Find out if hydrogen sulfide (H
2
S) is expected.
Discuss rig safety and any existing hazardous conditions, including designated smoking areas. (Smoking
material must be stored when leaving these areas.)
2. Check the well area for the following hazards and correct when necessary:
a. Safe accesses to the catwalk, rig or wellhead. Eliminate any Stepping, Handling and Lifting issues.
b. Clear any potential fire or electrical hazards.
c. Halt any rig maintenance that may interfere with the explosive arming procedure.
d. Check for hazards that can disturb the logging cable such as traffic or overhead obstacles.
e. Check the proximity of RF antennas or high voltage power lines.
f. Check the area for other explosives operations that have been scheduled to proceed during the same
time.
3. Decide where gun make-up will take place. Some rigs have a controlled area for explosives. Clear all
unnecessary personnel from the controlled area and put up barriers if necessary.
4. Hold a spot safety meeting with the client, the entire Schlumberger crew and all personnel involved in the
operation. Discuss items such as:
a. A brief outline of the perforating plan, discussing who has what responsibilities and telling all non
essential personnel to stay clear until notified.
b. General safety with wireline operations.
c. Radio silence plan.
d. The controlled explosive area.
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e. Pressure control equipment.
f. Agree to any hand signals that may be used during the operation.
Outside Preparations
1. Turn off electrical cathodic protection system devices.
2. Discontinue all welding operations and turn off welding machines.
3. Turn off all transmitters (radio, cellular, radar, etc.) within 1,000 ft (300 m) of the well. Receiving units
located within the established safe distance must be disabled such that an incoming call cannot activate the
transmitter. If any receiver or transmitter must remain enabled, contact your Operation Manager. See the
Explosives Safety Manual (C200570) for information concerning establishing safe working distances.
4. If the well is within 5 miles of a large transmitter (radio or TV station) or within 200 ft (70 m) of high
voltage (>10kv) power lines, contact your Operations Manager. See the Explosives Safety Manual
(C200570) for information concerning establishing safe working distances.
5. On water operations, install the positive grounding cable from the truck to the barge or from the wireline
unit to the generator skid.
Rigging-Up
1. Rig up the cable. Remove any rig wiring that might contact the cable. Top drive systems should be
electrically isolated in accordance with the manufactures recommended procedures.
2. Check for stray voltage between the rig, casing and cable armor using a multi-meter. Eliminate at the
source if present. Start with a high voltage range and reduce the range until the residual voltages are less
than 0.25 V.
3. Test and install the SFT-111 Casing-to-Rig Voltage Monitor according to the instructions provided in this
chapter. If the residual voltage is not zero, attempt to eliminate it before proceeding.
Warning
DO NOT PROCEED WITH THE OPERATION IF RESIDUAL VOLTAGE IS IN EXCESS OF 0.25 V.
4. Install safety ground straps by:
a. Visually inspecting the ground connection to the logging unit, connect the plug to the socket on the
reel.
b. Visually inspecting the straps and C clamps for damage, rust, etc. and check continuity between C
clamps, logging unit, ground and cable armor.
c. Attach each clamp securely, one to the derrick and one to the casing.
d. Check continuity of these connections using a multi-meter.
e. Bring the multi-meter back inside the logging unit. Only the safety meter or safety multimeter is
allowed outside the logging unit until the end of the operation.
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Warning
HOTCHECKS (passing current through a cable, head and CCL, or applying voltage to the cable) are
permitted only on the condition that the cable head is brought into the logging cab. No power is to be
applied through a gun or explosive tool assembly at any time while on the surface, ARMED OR
UNARMED.
5. Set out signs reading Danger Explosives Turn Off Two Way Radios and Radio Phones (B024663).
Place one at the site and one at each entrance to the site. Once the signs are erected, ensure all radio,
cellular, etc. transmissions are deactivated.
6. Prepare the instrument cab for explosive operations as follows:
a. Ensure continuity of logging cable to safety switch. Do not disconnect collector plug.
b. Turn off all AC powered instrumentation.
c. Turn off all main circuit breakers and the inverter on Blue/SWPT systems.
d. Turn off AC generators, disconnect rig power, disconnect generators driven by main winch engines and
turn off exciter field switches.
e. Turn the Collector Safety Switch to OFF and remove key. The key MUST remain outside the
wireline unit until the explosive device is introduced into the well to a minimum depth of 200 ft (70 m)
below ground level or the sea floor.
Warning
ONLY AC power circuits for safety systems such as purge and pressurization systems, fire and gas
detection systems and electric winch motive power can be left connected (if these are installed and need to
be used). These circuits must be independent of the PDP. All AC power into PDP must be turned off.
7. Procedure for attaching any explosive device (i.e., CST, casing or tubing cutters, setting tools, perforating
guns, etc.) to the cable:
a. Arming or disarming a gun must not be attempted during a thunderstorm, dust storm, sandstorm, or
during the arrival of helicopters or boats at an offshore site. Arming procedures must not be
commenced if such weather is expected to arrive before the arming operation can be completed and the
gun introduced into the well to a minimum depth of 200 ft (70 m) below ground level or the sea floor.
b. Verify the Casing-to-Rig Voltage Monitor is reading less than 0.25 V.
c. Clear line of fire of all personnel. No other work is to be done on the rig and no one is to be above or
below the rig floor during assembly, arming, disarming or disassembly operations.
d. Attach the explosive device to the head or collar locator. The individual performing this operation
MUST have the safety switch key in his/her possession at the time. The key is to remain outside the
wireline unit until the explosive device is introduced into the well to a minimum depth of 200 ft (70 m)
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Note
Only a Schlumberger Safety Multimeter (H622622) or Schlumberger Safety Meter (H123080) may be used
when checking electrical explosive devices (EEDs) and their circuits. All Schlumberger Safety Multimeters
(red meter and red carrying case) or Schlumberger Safety Meters (red meter and black leather case) have
the Schlumberger logo and name on the face of the meter dial. Do not use conventional multi-meter:
Weston, Simpson, etc. The only approved power cell for the safety meter is the silver chloride cell
(E020570) available from warehouse stock.
Gun Arming
Before proceeding to specific arming procedures, you are reminded that: ONLY THE ENGINEER OR
TECHNICIAN IN CHARGE OF THE JOB MAY ARM OR DISARM A GUN. THE
ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN MUST NEVER DELEGATE THIS JOB.
Caution
The cable must be attached to the gun string before the gun string is armed. Guns that are not electrically
connected to the cable when the head is attached (such as in a multiple gun string) may be armed,
immediately prior to their use at the wellsite and then attached to the cable (before the bottom gun or
bottom two guns if using a diode switch are armed).
Arming procedures vary from gun type to gun type, however some steps must be observed for all gun types.
These steps are:
1. Confirm line of fire is clear of all personnel. No other work is to be done on the rig and no one is to be
above or below the rig floor during assembly, arming, disarming or disassembly operations.
2. Remove the blasting cap from carrying case with lead wires still shunted together.
3. Place cap in Safety Tube (H041901). Close lid and secure with hand screws.
4. Remove shunt after closing Safety Tube cover and check resistance using the Schlumberger Safety
Multimeter or Schlumberger Safety Meter.
5. Cut one wire lead to the desired length at a time. Do not simultaneously cut both lead wires. Strip
insulation off wires as needed.
6. Prepare conductor wire lead and check for sparking.
7. Splice and insulate conductor wire to one blasting cap lead.
8. Prepare ground wire lead and splice to blasting cap lead, then insulate.
9. Make a fresh square cut on the detonating cord using only an approved detonating cord cutter. See the
section on Detonating Cord Cutter included in this manual.
10. Remove cap from Safety Tube and insert detonating cord.
11. Push cap onto detonating cord until it seats.
12. Crimp the cap onto the detonating cord using proper crimping techniques or insert blasting cap in booster
holder. Remember to use a cork (H432083) or rubber (P172102) shield for fluid desensitization if required.
13. Prepare gun for watertight seal.
14. Store all explosive remnants
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Operational Procedures in the Well
1. Proceed into the well.
2. At a minimum depth of 200 ft (70 m) below ground level or the sea floor, turn on the Collector Safety
Switch, restore AC power, etc. Continue in hole.
3. Tie in, position gun and shoot.
4. Come out of hole. At a minimum of 200 ft (70 m) below ground level or the sea floor, prepare the
instrument cab as for explosive operations (Rigging Up - 6a through 6e) and verify the casing to rig voltage
is less than 0.25 V.
Caution
If a thunderstorm, dust storm or sandstorm threatens to arrive before the disarming operation can be
completed, the gun must be kept in the well at a minimum depth of 200 ft (70 m) below ground level or the
sea floor.
5. If the gun(s) did not fire, immediately disarm the lowermost gun, or bottom two guns if using a diode
switch. Use the procedures described in the Disarming section of the Wireline Perforating Field Operations
Manual for the gun system being run, BEFORE the gun is disconnected from the cable. If the gun has
become separated from the cable for any reason, follow all safety procedures as if the cable was still
attached. Disarm the detonator ballistically before electrically immediately after the gun is returned to the
surface.
6. All guns must be safely relieved of any trapped pressure immediately upon removal from the well using the
procedure described in this manual for the specific gun string.
7. Repack unused detonators. Police the area for detonating cord remnants, unused or misfired charges, etc.
and pack them in the explosives remnant box.
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Field Safety Procedures for Slapper Activated Firing Equipment,
(SAFE-BA and SECURE Detonators)
Predeparture Check
1. The ESIC-CB incorporates safety features that must be verified before use at the wellsite. These features
include the DC standoff voltage, polarity selectivity and the RF filter circuit. All of these functions can be
tested with either the ESIB test box or using ESIC FIT and TRIM procedures. These tests must be
performed prior to each job to verify the ESIC is operating properly.
2. The EFI should be installed just prior to running in the well. Since the EFI contains explosives that are
sensitive to moisture, it is packaged in a hermetically sealed bag with a packet of desiccant, If the bag is
damaged or opened, or if there is any sign of moisture on the EFI, do not use the EFI.
3. Check that all equipment, carrying cases, etc., which contain explosives are properly marked and labeled,
according to Schlumberger and the country or local regulations. See the Explosives Safety Manual
(C200570).
4. Ensure that all explosives are properly packed, separated and secured.
5. Check that remnant boxes are grounded and locked.
6. Check to see that all necessary transport papers are completed correctly and accurately.
7. Ensure transport vehicles are properly placarded and drivers properly licensed according to local
regulations.
Arrival at Wellsite
1. Hold consultation with client, if possible, to confirm the perforating plan (well name, interval, correlation
reference log, perforating objective, charge size and density, gun/packer size, orientation, well restrictions).
Discuss any production or testing schedules that may follow the perforating job. This would include any
plan to flow the well between perforating runs, downhole pressures expected, pressure equipment needed,
and a contingency plan if an unexpected kick occurs. Find out if hydrogen sulfide (H
2
S) is expected.
Discuss rig safety and any existing hazardous conditions, including designated smoking areas. Smoking
material must be stored when leaving these areas.
2. Check the well area for the following rig hazards and correct when necessary:
a. Safe accesses to the catwalk and/or rig. Eliminate any Stepping, Handling and Lifting issues.
b. Clear any potential fire or electrical hazards.
c. Halt any rig maintenance that may interfere with the explosive arming procedure.
d. Check for hazards that can disturb the logging cable such as traffic or overhead obstacles.
3. Decide where gun make-up will take place. Some rigs have a controlled area for explosives. Clear all
unnecessary personnel from the controlled area and put up barriers if necessary.
4. Hold a spot safety meeting with the client, the entire Schlumberger crew and all personnel involved in the
operation. Highlight to all that a SAFE system is to be used. Discuss items such as:
a. A brief outline of the perforating plan, discussing who has what responsibilities and telling all non
essential personnel to stay clear until notified.
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b. General safety with wireline operations.
c. The controlled explosive area.
d. Pressure control equipment.
e. Agree to any hand signals that may be used during the operation.
Outside Preparations
1. Electrical cathodic protection systems can be left powered.
2. Electrical welding operations can be continued except in areas where explosives are stored or are in use.
3. Radio transmitters can be left powered and used without restrictions. Operations may be performed in wells
alongside (but not underneath) high voltage power lines providing that the minimum clearance of all
equipment and personnel from the lines is 30 ft (10 m).
4. Helicopter and boat operations can be continued.
5. On water operations, install the positive grounding cable from the truck to the barge or from the wireline
unit to the generator skid.
6. Set out signs reading Danger Explosives or equivalent to warn persons coming onto the site that
explosives operation are being carried out. Place one at the site and one at each entrance to the site.
Rigging-Up
1. Rig up the cable. Remove any rig wiring that might contact the cable.
2. Casing-to-Rig voltages can exceed the 0.25 V limitation used when conducting conventional detonator
operations, but MUST NOT exceed 40.0 V. Although this level of voltage is non-hazardous for SAFE
operations, it does present a risk to personnel and should be reported to the client representative at the
wellsite.
3. Test and install the SFT-111 Casing-to-Rig Voltage Monitor according to instructions.
DO NOT PROCEED WITH THE OPERATION IF RESIDUAL VOLTAGE IS IN EXCESS OF 40 V.
4. Install safety ground straps by:
a. Visually inspecting the ground connection to the logging unit, connect the plug to the socket on the
reel.
b. Visually inspecting the straps and C clamps for damage, rust, etc. and check continuity between C-
clamps, logging unit, ground and cable armor.
c. Attach each clamp securely, one to the derrick and one to the casing.
d. Check continuity of these connections using a multi-meter.
e. Bring the multi-meter back inside the logging unit. Only the safety meter or safety multimeter is
allowed outside the logging unit until the end of the operation.
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Warning
HOTCHECKS (passing current through a cable, head and CCL) are permitted only on the condition that
the cable head is brought into the logging cab. No power is to be applied through a gun or explosive tool
assembly at any time while on the surface, ARMED OR UNARMED.
5. Prepare the instrument cab for explosive operations as follows:
a. Ensure continuity of logging cable to the Collector Safety Switch. Do not disconnect collector plug.
b. Turn off all AC powered instrumentation.
c. Turn off all main circuit breakers and the inverter on Blue/SWPT systems.
d. Turn off AC generators, disconnect rig power, disconnect generators driven by main winch engines and
turn off exciter field switches.
e. Turn the Collector Safety Switch to OFF and remove key. The key MUST remain outside the
wireline unit until the explosive device is introduced into the well to a minimum depth of 200 ft
(70 m) below ground level or the sea floor.
Warning
ONLY AC power circuits for purge and pressurization systems, fire and gas detection systems and electric
winch motive power can be left connected (if these are installed and need to be used). These circuits must
be independent of the PDP. All AC power into PDP must be turned off.
SAFE-BA Gun Preparation
1. Lay out guns in proper sequence.
2. Clear line of fire of all personnel. No other work is to be done on the rig and no one is to be above or below
the rig floor during assembly, arming, disarming or disassembly operations.
Warning
SAFETY PINS MUST BE INSTALLED ONTO THE GUN STRING DURING ALL OF THE
FOLLOWING STEPS.
3. Verify electrical connection to each cartridge using a Schlumberger Safety Multimeter (H622622).
4. Prepare the SAFE-BA basic units and connect to guns.
5. Make up gun string mechanically.
6. Splice wires and electrically check from head to cartridge bottom using the Schlumberger Safety
Multimeter (H622622).
Gun Arming
Before proceeding to specific arming procedures, you are reminded that: ONLY THE ENGINEER OR
TECHNICIAN IN CHARGE OF THE JOB MAY ARM OR DISARM A GUN. THE
ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN MUST NEVER DELEGATE THIS JOB.
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Caution
The cable must be attached to the gun string before the gun string is armed. Guns that are not electrically
connected to the cable when the head is attached (such as in a multiple gun string), may be armed
immediately prior to their use at the wellsite and then attached to the cable (before the bottom gun or
bottom two guns if using a diode switch are armed).
1. Procedure for attaching explosive device (i.e., casing or tubing cutters, setting tools, perforating guns, etc.)
to the cable:
a. Arming or disarming a gun must not be attempted during a thunderstorm, dust storm or sandstorm.
Arming procedures must not be commenced if such weather is expected to arrive before the arming
operation can be completed and the gun introduced into the well to a minimum depth of 200 ft (70 m)
b. Clear line of fire of all personnel. No other work is to be done on the rig and no one is to be above or
below the rig floor during assembly, arming, disarming or disassembly operations.
c. Attach gun string to the head or collar locator (ensuring SAFE-BA safety barriers are still in place). The
individual performing this operation MUST have the safety switch key in his/her possession at the
time. The key is to remain outside the wireline unit until the explosive device is introduced into the
well to a minimum depth of 200 ft (70 m) below ground level or the sea floor.
2. Confirm line of fire is still clear.
3. For Secure detonator operations:
a. Cut one wire lead to desired length at a time. Do not simultaneously cut both lead wires. Strip
insulation off wires as needed.
b. Prepare conductor wire lead and check for sparking
c. Splice and insulate conductor wire to one SECURE lead.
d. Prepare ground wire lead and splice to SECURE lead, then insulate.
e. Insert booster into SECURE detonator and lock in place.
f. Prepare gun for watertight seal.
4. Pick up guns. Remove SAFE-BA safety barriers and completely make up the EFI Head to the gun string.
1. Proceed into the well.
Switch, restore AC power, etc. Continue in hole.
3. Tie in, position gun and shoot.
4. Come out of hole. At a minimum of 200 ft (70 m) below ground level or the sea floor, prepare the
instrument cab as for explosive operations (Rigging Up - 5a through 5e) and verify the casing to rig voltage
is less than 40 V.
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Caution
If a thunderstorm, dust storm or sandstorm threatens to arrive before the disarming operation can be
completed, the gun must be kept in the well at a minimum depth of 200 ft (70 m) below ground level or the
sea floor.
5. If the guns did not fire:
a. Immediately disarm guns by inserting all safety barriers for SAFE-BA actuated devices BEFORE the
guns are disconnected from the cable or,
b. For Secure detonator operations, immediately disarm the lowermost gun using the procedure described
in the Disarming section of the Wireline Field Operations Manual (C200499) for the gun system being
run, BEFORE the gun is disconnected from the cable.
6. All guns must be safely relieved of any trapped pressure immediately upon removal from the well using the
procedure prescribed in this manual.
7. Repack all unused EFIs, boosters or SECURE detonators. Check the area for detonating cord remnants,
unused or misfired charges, etc. and pack them in the explosives remnant box.
Complete instructions for the use and maintenance of all SAFE-BA applications can be found in the SAFE-BA
Mechanical and Electrical Volume Maintenance Manual (C200419).
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Field Safety Procedures for Coil-Tubing-Deployed Perforating Guns Fired
Electrically
To perforate with guns deployed on coiled tubing and fired electrically via an integral wireline, the following
explosive safety rules shall be applied. Standard pressure handling and coiled tubing operation safety rules must
also to be followed.
Determining Equipment to Use
1. Either a SAFE system or an electric detonator may be used if an electric-before-ballistic arming sequence
can be followed. This sequence has three parts:
a. Attach the cable head first;
b. Attach the detonator electrically second; and then
c. Make the ballistic connection to the gun.
2. If the bottom gun in the string cannot be armed using the electric-before-ballistic arming sequence (for
whatever reason, be it gun length, lubricator characteristics, or wellhead pressure) then a SAFE system is
the only approved method to electrically actuate the guns.
3. Top-arming a gun with an electric detonator in the same electric-before-ballistic manner is also allowed, if
there is only one gun or one assembly of ballistically connected guns in the string.
Job Preparation
1. Observe all standards listed on the current Schlumberger Field Safety Procedures placard.
2. Remove rig wiring that might contact the coiled tubing or the lead between the coiled tubing and logging
units.
3. Install the grounding straps between wellhead rig coiled tubing reel, logging unit and generator.
Equipment Preparation and Rig-Up
1. Before attaching any explosive device to the cable, the Collector Safety Switch in the wireline unit must be
turned off and the key removed. If no Collector Safety Switch exists in the logging unit, the coiled tubing
unit shall be equipped with a Collector Safety Switch installed between the collector and the lead going to
the logging unit.
2. The individual attaching the explosive device to the head shall have the safety switch key in his/her
possession.
3. The safety switch key shall remain outside the wireline (or coiled tubing) unit until the explosive device is
introduced into the well to a minimum depth of 200 ft (70 m) below ground level or the sea floor.
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Switch, restore AC power and continue into the hole.
2. When coming out of the hole, at 200 ft (70 m) turn off and remove the safety switch key as above.
Gun Disarming for all Types of Electrically Fired Guns
The disarming of any explosive is the responsibility of the engineer/technician as was the arming. In the interest
of safety and efficiency, the engineer/technician physically performs the act of arming and disarming. Neither
task is to be delegated.
It is mandatory that all explosive field safety procedures be observed whenever an armed gun is returned to the
surface.
Specific instructions for each gun system is located under Disarming in either the Wireline Perforating FOM
(C200499) or the Maintenance Manual for the gun system being run.
Hazardous Gases
1. Hazardous gases produced during detonation can include carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides.
2. Caution should be exercised where these gases can collect and every effort should be made to adequately
ventilate the area.
3. The use of monitoring equipment and breathing apparatus is recommended in confined areas.
4. If detonating fumes are inhaled, move immediately to an area of fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if
indicated. Call a physician immediately.
Post-Job Checks
1. Make sure all equipment brought to the well is loaded for the return trip and make an inventory.
2. If the DOT/Transport Canada label is not on the gun, etc., replace it on any device that contains explosives.
3. Police the area for detonating cord scraps, loose charges, trash, etc.
4. Place all waste detonating cord and charges in the remnant box for transportation to the shop.
5. Short the leads of waste detonators and transport them back to the shop in the detonator carrying case.
Gun Handling
Explosives, even in their safest state, are potentially dangerous. It is good practice to treat loaded guns with care
and avoid shocks when handling them. This is particularly important when dealing with guns that have misfired
and contain explosives that have been subjected to high temperature for an extended period.
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HMX exhibits an increase in impact sensitivity after exposure above 330F (166C). If the system is
exposed to temperature above 330F, even for a short time, and if this system must be removed from the
well with unshot explosives, all normal procedures for disarming, laying down and transport should be
observed. The gun should not be downloaded until 48 hours has passed to allow the HMX to revert to its
normal state of impact sensitivity.
Loaded guns must be stored and transported with plastic vent plugs, or o-ring groove vent systems. This allows
outgassing of explosives in case of fire while still providing moisture protection during transportation or
storage.
Fishing Operations
The procedures for fishing operations are similar to the procedures for misfires. All safety rules that pertain to
disarming must be followed. However, one thing must be remembered: treat any gun that has been fished out
of the hole as a gun with trapped pressure and proceed accordingly. It should also be noted that the gun must
be disarmed ballistically and then electrically before any attempt is made to remove the device from the fishing
tool.
General Rules for Transportation of Explosives and Radioactive Materials
The responsibility for ensuring that hazardous items, including explosives and radioactive materials, are
transported in a safe and correct manner lies with all members of the crew. While the engineer/technician holds
the final responsibility, all crew members must take joint responsibility for knowing and ensuring that proper
procedures are followed. They must also make sure that the transport is conducted in accordance with
established procedures. Refer to the Explosives Safety Manual (C200570) for transportation standards.
The following are Schlumberger rules; additional local regulations may apply.
Common Rules for Both Explosives and Radioactive Materials
1. Radioactive sources and/or explosives must always be the last thing loaded onto the vehicle (just prior to
departure from the facility) and the first thing unloaded from the vehicle (immediately upon arrival back at
the facility office). Sources must be returned to the storage pit immediately upon return from the wellsite;
and explosives must be returned to their proper storage locations immediately upon return from the
wellsite.
2. Radioactive sources and/or explosives must be properly signed in and out of the storage pits and/or bunkers
for each transport.
3. Radioactive sources and/or explosives must always be properly stored and secured for transport. Refer to
the Transport of Explosives section below for details.
4. All radiation shields and boxes or cases containing explosives must be properly labeled at all times
(including loaded guns). Details on proper labeling are located in the Explosive Safety Manual and Logging
Supervisor/Assistant Radiation Manual. Vehicles must display the proper warning signs while radioactive
sources and/or explosives are onboard and they must NOT be displayed if NOT onboard.
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Blasting caps and loaded guns may be carried on the same truck only under the following conditions:
1. Blasting caps must be carried in a blasting cap carrying case. The carrying case must be locked, grounded,
and secured to an integral part of the truck.
2. The blasting cap carrying case must be placed either in the recorder cab with the door to the cab locked or
in a locked compartment of the truck.
3. No more than two blasting caps may be carried for each loaded gun in transit.
4. The total weight of the explosives in the guns on the truck may not exceed 90 kg (200 lb). This is the total
weight of explosives not the weight of the guns or packing.
5. Shaped charges may be carried either in the recorder cab with the door to the cab locked or in a locked
compartment in their original container only. Boxes of charges must be closed (sealed with tape) and
packaged as they were originally by the manufacturer.
a. If a roll of detonating cord must be transported, carry it either in the recorder cab with the door to the
cab locked or in a locked compartment in its original container. The container must be sealed with tape.
b. Packer setting tool primary igniters (and secondary igniters, if applicable) must be carried in a different
blasting cap carrying case than that carrying the detonators.
c. Packer setting tool charges, such as flammable solids, must be carried separately from the explosive
materials.
6. An explosives remnant box must be available on any job using explosives. Waste detonating cord and/or
excess explosives must be transported from the job in the remnant box. Waste blasting caps must be
separated from the other explosives, shunted, and placed in the blasting cap carrying case.
7. Primary High explosives (typically detonators) must be stored in separate containers from Secondary High
explosives (typically boosters, detonating cord and shape charges).
8. All loaded guns and explosive materials must be securely stored for transport to prevent any loss or damage
while in transit.
Transport of Radioactive Materials and Explosives on the Same Vehicle
Explosives (other than class 1.1) may be transported on the same vehicle as radioactive sources. Class 1.1
explosives can include some shape charges such as 58C and 64C Ultrapack, 1
11
/16 HNS Enerjet and 51J Ultrajet
HMX, as well as some detonating cord, some cutters and severing tools. Refer to the Safety Explosive Manual
(C200570) for details on the class of explosives. However, note that when shape charges and detonating cords
are loaded in a gun, their shipping class changes from 1.1 to 1.4, and as such, can be carried on the same
vehicle as radioactive sources.
When explosives and radioactive materials are carried on the same vehicle, they should not be carried in the
same compartment of the vehicle. All rules, as listed above for each, must be complied with.
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Offshore Transport
When transporting explosives or explosive devices offshore, follow these rules:
1. Explosives sent to a rig should be prepared in the standard, prescribed manner. High and low explosives
must be in separate remnant boxes or original containers and blasting caps and boosters in the cap carrying
case.
2. Explosive tools on pallets must be secured by three chains in a hold-down arrangement, with a chain or rod
attached to the end of the carrier that threads through the gun head protector caps. The chain or rod should
be locked to prevent removal during transport.
3. A shock-absorbing mounting device must be provided on the bottom of the carrier to protect guns from
excessive shock.
4. Crew boxes that contain blasting cap carrying cases must be kept locked during transport. The case must be
locked, grounded and secured inside the box.
Prepacked Expendable Kits
Field locations preparing Baker kits may not include the explosives unless they are carried in a blasting cap
carrying case.
Reporting Theft or Loss of Explosive Material
When the daily inventory reveals a possible theft or loss of explosives, or as soon as any employee acquires
knowledge of or suspects a theft or loss of explosives, the Geomarket QHSE Manager must be immediately
notified through the Operation Manager. If explosives are missing from a shipment, notify InTouch and your
Geomarket QHSE Manager immediately.
In the U.S., the theft or loss must be reported to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the
Department of the Treasury, within 24 hr of discovery of the theft or loss by QHSE staff. In addition, the theft
or loss must be reported to local authorities and some state agencies.
Disposal of Explosives
All explosives must be disposed of according to the procedures described in the Explosive Safety Manual
(C200570).

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