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Stand-by Activities – Trainer Guide
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Program Overview

In this scenario, participants will have access to a simulated excavation site located close to the gas main. The user will have to communicate with the digging crew in order to assure correct excavation procedure, recognize and react to abnormal operation conditions (AOC) which can potentially damage the gas pipeline. 

 

Core Learning Objectives

  • Perform a damage prevention inspection during third-party excavation.

  • Communicate with excavation crew to permit start/continuation/finish of the excavation works.

  • Recognize and react to the AOC’s on various stages of the excavation process.

Tools

  • Laser Pointer — to interact with menus and objects in this experience, aim the laser pointer at a selectable item and pull the controller trigger

  • Intrinsically Safe Digital Measuring Tool — to take a measurement, aim the tool and pull the controller trigger

 

Instructor Mode

Use the "Add Scenario" screen in the lobby to build a specific scenario. You will be able to select:

  • Scenario (1-9)
  • Whether or not the user has access to hints
  • How Many AOCs / Which AOCs are present

 

How to Get 100%

There are nine different scenarios that can appear within the module. If you are not using Instructor Mode, these will appear randomly.

 

All Scenarios

  1. Read and Close Work Order

  2. Make Contact with the Crew Leader (select them with laser pointer)

  3. Check the Excavation Status (not started/in progress/completed) by visually inspecting it.

  4. Verify if markings are present and properly respond to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs) before permitting the start of excavation.

  5. Report AOCs

    1. To report an AOC, the user needs to open their Wrist Menu and select AOC Reporting.

    2. Possible AOCs: 

      • Crew Leader not Complying

      • Markings are Not Present

      • Company Records and Locate Markings Incorrect

      • Improper Installation Depth 

      • Damaged Pipe Coating 

      • Damaged Piping

      • Corroded Piping 

      • Improper Backfill Material

  6. Permitting the Start of Excavation

    • If the excavation has not started yet — the user will have to tell the Crew Leader that they may proceed

    • If the excavation is in progress — the user will have to stop it and perform the necessary actions

    • If the excavation is completed — the user will either have to make the digging crew to re-excavate the pipeline using hand tools or report about work completion depending on how far the case markings are from the excavation

  7. Take a Measurement

    1. Grab the the Intrinsically Safe Digital Measuring Tool (located in Wrist Menu > Toolbox)

    2. Point the laser at an object or the ground, then pull the controller trigger to take a measurement.

  8. Inspect the Gas Pipeline and Permit Backfilling

  9. Open the Wrist Menu and select Work Order to exit when finished.

 

Scene #1

Excavation Status — Not Started
Within 10' of Pipeline — Yes
Within 24" of Pipeline — No 
Equipment Operator — Present
Randomization Frequency — 5%

Steps:

  1. Read and Close Work Order

  2. Make Contact with Crew Leader

  3. Verify that Locate Markings are present for Gas Piping (visually inspect)

  4. If Markings are not Present:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Locate Markings Not Present

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor and Appropriate Company Personnel

    5. Visually Inspect Excavation Point to confirm AOC is corrected 

  5. Interact with the Crew Leader to permit Excavation to proceed with Heavy Equipment

  6. Visually Inspect Excavation to confirm no gas facilities are present

  7. If Locate Markers or Records are incorrect:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Company Records and Locate Markings Incorrect

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor

  8. Interact with the Crew Leader to permit Backfilling to Resume

    1. Select Backfill Activity

  9. Visually Inspect Backfilled Excavation

  10. Report about Work Completion

    1. Wrist Menu > Work Order

    2. Select Report about work completion

 

Scene #2

Excavation Status — Not Started
Within 10' of Pipeline — Yes
Within 24" of Pipeline — Yes
Equipment Operator — Present
Randomization Frequency — 5%

Steps:

  1. Read and Close Work Order

  2. Make Contact with Crew Leader

  3. Verify that Locate Markings are present for Gas Piping (visually inspect)

  4. If Markings are not Present:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Locate Markings Not Present

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor and Appropriate Company Personnel

    5. Visually Inspect Excavation Point to confirm AOC is corrected

  5. Permit Excavation to proceed with Hand Dig Excavation only

    1. Select Crew Leader

  6. Visually Inspect Excavation Point to confirm AOC is corrected

  7. If Locate Markers or Records are incorrect:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Company Records and Locate Markings Incorrect

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor 

  8. If Pipeline is present in Excavation:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Improper Installation Depth

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor

  9. If Pipe Coating is Damaged:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Pipe Coating Damage

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor

  10. If Pipe is Damaged:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Damaged Piping

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor

  11. If Pipe is Corroded:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Corroded Piping

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor

  12. If Backfill Material is Improper:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Improper Backfill Material

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Crew Leader

  13. Interact with the Crew Leader to Permit Backfilling to Resume

    1. Select Backfill Activity

  14. Visually Inspect Backfilled Excavation

  15. Report about Work Completion

    1. Wrist Menu > Work Order

    2. Select Report about work completion

 

Scene #3

Excavation Status — Not Started
Within 10' of Pipeline — Yes
Within 24" of Pipeline — No
Equipment Operator — Not Present
Randomization Frequency — 5%

Steps:

  1. Read and Close Work Order

  2. Make Contact with Crew Leader

  3. Verify that Locate Markings are present for Gas Piping (visually inspect)

  4. If Markings are not Present:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Locate Markings Not Present

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor and Appropriate Company Personnel

    5. Visually Inspect Excavation Point to confirm AOC is corrected

  5. Interact with the Crew Leader to Permit Excavation to proceed with Heavy Equipment

    1. Select Permit Heavy Equipment Excavation

  6. Report about Work Completion

    1. Wrist Menu > Work Order

    2. Select Report about work completion

 

Scene #4

Excavation Status — Partial
Within 10' of Pipeline — Yes
Within 24" of Pipeline — No
Equipment Operator — Present
Randomization Frequency — 5%

Steps:

  1. Read and Close Work Order

  2. Make Contact with Crew Leader, the Excavation has started without the User

    1. Select Stop Excavation Activities

  3. Verify that Locate Markings are present for Gas Piping (visually inspect)

  4. If Markings are not Present:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Locate Markings Not Present

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor and Appropriate Company Personnel

    5. Visually Inspect Excavation Point to confirm AOC is corrected

  5. Interact with the Crew Leader to Permit Excavation to proceed with Heavy Equipment

    1. Select Permit Heavy Equipment Excavation

  6. Visually Inspect Backfilled Excavation

  7. Report about Work Completion

    1. Wrist Menu > Work Order

    2. Select Report about work completion

 

Scene #5

Excavation Status — Partial
Within 10' of Pipeline — Yes
Within 24" of Pipeline — Yes
Equipment Operator — Present
Randomization Frequency — 5%

Steps:

  1. Read and Close Work Order

  2. Make Contact with Crew Leader, the Excavation has started without the User

    1. Select Stop Excavation Activities

  3. If Crew Leader does not Comply:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Crew Leader Not Complying

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor and Appropriate Company Personnel

  4. Verify that Locate Markings are present for Gas Piping (visually inspect)

  5. If Markings are not Present:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Locate Markings Not Present

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor and Appropriate Company Personnel

    5. Visually Inspect Excavation Point to confirm AOC is corrected

  6. Permit Excavation to proceed with Hand Dig Excavation only

    1. Select Crew Leader

  7. Visually Inspect Excavation to confirm no gas facilities are present

  8. If Locate Markers or Records are Incorrect:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Company Records and Locate Markings Incorrect

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor 

  9. If Pipeline is Present in the Excavation:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Improper Installation Depth

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor 

  10. If Pipe Coating is Damaged:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Pipe Coating Damage

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor 

  11. If Pipe is Damaged:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Damaged Piping

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor 

  12. If Pipe is Corroded:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Corroded Piping

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor 

  13. If Backfill Material is Improper:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Improper Backfill Material

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Crew Leader

  14. Interact with the Crew Leader to permit Backfilling to Resume

    1. Select Backfill Activity

  15. Visually Inspect Backfilled Excavation

  16. Report about Work Completion

    1. Wrist Menu > Work Order

    2. Select Report about work completion

 

Scene #6

Excavation Status — Partial
Within 10' of Pipeline — Yes
Within 24" of Pipeline — No
Equipment Operator — Not Present
Randomization Frequency — 5%

Steps:

  1. Read and Close Work Order

  2. Make Contact with Crew Leader, the Excavation Crew is missing and Excavation has started without the User

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Crew Leader Not Complying

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor, Appropriate Company Personnel, and Crew Leader 

  3. Verify that Locate Markings are present for Gas Piping (visually inspect)

  4. If Markings are not Present:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Locate Markings Not Present

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor and Appropriate Company Personnel

    5. Visually Inspect Excavation Point to confirm AOC is corrected

  5. Interact with the Crew Leader to Permit Excavation to proceed with Heavy Equipment

    1. Select Permit Heavy Equipment Excavation

  6. Visually Inspect Backfilled Excavation

  7. Report about Work Completion

    1. Wrist Menu > Work Order

    2. Select Report about work completion

 

Scene #7

Excavation Status — Completed
Within 10' of Pipeline — Yes
Within 24" of Pipeline — No
Equipment Operator — Present
Randomization Frequency — 5%

Steps:

  1. Read and Close Work Order

  2. Make Contact with Crew Leader

  3. Verify that Locate Markings are present for Gas Piping (visually inspect)

  4. If Markings are not Present:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Locate Markings Not Present

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor and Appropriate Company Personnel

    5. Visually Inspect Excavation Point to confirm AOC is corrected

  5. Visually Inspect Backfilled Excavation

  6. Report about Work Completion

    1. Wrist Menu > Work Order

    2. Select Report about work completion

 

Scene #8

Excavation Status — Completed
Within 10' of Pipeline — Yes
Within 24" of Pipeline — Yes
Equipment Operator — Present
Randomization Frequency — 5%

Steps:

  1. Read and Close Work Order

  2. Make Contact with Crew Leader, the Excavation has been completed without the User

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Crew Leader Not Complying

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor

  3. Direct Crew Leader to Re-Excavate by Hand Digging to Inspect Gas Pipe

    1. Select Crew Leader

    2. Select Re-Excavate Work Area using Hand Tools Only

    3. Visually Inspect Excavation Point to confirm AOC is corrected

  4. If Locate Markers or Records are Incorrect:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Company Records and Locate Markings Incorrect

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor 

  5. If Pipeline is Present in Excavation:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Improper Installation Depth

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor

  6. If Pipe Coating is Damaged:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Pipe Coating Damage

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor 

  7. If pipe is damaged:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Damaged Piping

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor

  8. If Pipe is Corroded:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Corroded Piping

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor

  9. If Backfill Material is Improper:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Improper Backfill Material

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Crew Leader

  10. Interact with the Crew Leader to permit Backfilling to Resume

    1. Select Backfill Activity

  11. Visually Inspect Backfilled Excavation

  12. Report about Work Completion

    1. Wrist Menu > Work Order

    2. Select Report about work completion

 

Scene #9

Excavation Status — Completed
Within 10' of Pipeline — Yes
Within 24" of Pipeline — No
Equipment Operator — Not Present
Randomization Frequency — 5%

Steps:

  1. Read and Close Work Order

  2. The Excavation has been Completed without the User

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Crew Leader Not Complying

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor

  3. Verify that Locate Markings are present for Gas Piping (visually inspect)

  4. If Markings are not Present:

    1. Select AOC

    2. Select Locate Markings Not Present

    3. Select Immediate

    4. Report to Supervisor and Appropriate Company Personnel

    5. Visually Inspect Excavation Point to Confirm AOC is Corrected

  5. Visually Inspect Backfilled Excavation

  6. Report about Work Completion

    1. Wrist Menu > Work Order

    2. Select Report about work completion

For a more detailed walkthrough of the module, see the Stand-by Activities User Guide.

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