Actualización del plan de rescate en trabajo de alturas conforme a los lineamientos de la normativa colombiana en servicios de mantenimiento de pozos, con equipos de Workover en Independence Drilling ubicado en la zona Castilla Meta para el 2024

Abstract

In Colombia, in recent years there has been an increase in accidents related to working at height, this situation arises due to the deficiency in safety implementation, the lack of adequate training measures for personnel, the little knowledge about the risks associated with work at heights by workers and lack of availability of specialized tools or equipment to carry out work at height safely. It was identified that the lack of adequate preventive measures and effective rescue procedures are precipitating factors that can generate serious or fatal accidents, from this context arises the need to implement a structured and effective rescue plan, which not only complies with the established legal standards, but also guarantees the safety and well-being of those who perform work at height, as is the case of the personnel in charge of maintaining wells with reconditioning equipment at Independence Drilling located in the area of Castilla - Meta - Colombia. The background information collected in this research shows the frequency and severity of work accidents at heights, underlining the importance of having preventive measures and emergency protocols specifically adapted to the characteristics and risks of working in wells and of the company and personnel itself. This research seeks to address this problem, analyzing in detail the minimum requirements established by Colombian regulations, as well as the best international practices regarding safety in working at height, to update the Rescue Plan for working at height at INDEPENDENCE DRILLING so that it is effective. . , efficient and in accordance with the needs of the well maintenance sector in the region and in the event of accidents, the plan reduces the severity of the events.