10 proven ways to reduce human error and save lives in your pigging operations.
Use simulation-based training that includes human reliability tools to practice safe implementation of pigging procedures.
Apply a multi-tiered supervision approach with defined oversight roles for continuous, detailed monitoring and guidance in pigging operations.
Conduct pre-job briefings and post-job debriefings emphasizing hazards, changing conditions, and critical steps.
Create and maintain comprehensive SOPs integrating human reliability tools, ensuring revision control, accessibility, and clarity for all staff.
Execute pre-activity equipment walkdowns to verify equipment reliability for pigging tasks.
Design pigging equipment and controls with human factors engineering to reduce errors and enhance safety.
Promote a safety culture that values open communication and learning from near-misses and errors to prevent future incidents.
Utilize real-time monitoring with safety or performance coaches to enhance supervisory effectiveness and provide operator feedback.
Continuously update pigging procedures and training to align with current industry standards and human performance best practices.
Employ data analytics and review incident reports to identify error patterns and implement precise interventions for error prevention.
