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908 Offshore Oil and Gas Safety I
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Emergency Signals

In case of the need for emergency signals:

  • The platform is provided with emergency signals to indicate the following situations:
    • fire or emergency
    • abandon platform
Rig on platform producing black smoke
Make sure an emergency signals system is on board.
  • When an alarm sounds, workers are to take emergency action as defined in the Station Bill.
  • The tones and signals used in the alarms may vary because of the requirements of different operating areas.
  • Demonstration of the actual tones and alarms should be conducted for all new arrivals during the on-platform safety introduction and orientation.
  • Treat alarms as the real thing until told otherwise.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

5-7. When should a demonstration of actual tones and alarms be conducted for all new arrivals?