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2009 Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo
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| Date(s) | July 14, 2009 - July 15, 2009 | |
| Venue: | Hilton Houston North | |
The U.S. offshore oil and natural gas industry, in collaboration with its regulatory agencies, announces the 2009 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo in Houston, TX. The conference is an opportunity to learn about the latest in offshore developments while sharing experiences, practices, and information on incidents. Industry experts, including representatives from the MMS, will share their insights on:
- MMS/USCG Perspective on Crane Safety Issues
- API RP 2D and Spec 2C: Key Changes and Improvements
- Lift Planning including JSAs / JHAs
- Sling Type Applications (Wire / Nylon Rope)
- Root Cause Analysis Techniques and Tips
- Regulators Panel
- Personnel Handling
- Lift Planning, Best Practices and Tips
- Lifting Incident Investigation
- Field Manufactures Lifting Equipment
- Training and Best Practices
- Crane Operator Qualifications, Testing, Recruiting, and Retention
- Wire Rope Safety
The conference is endorsed by the MMS, ASME, OOC, and IADC among others. More than 250 offshore crane operations, management, and safety personnel are expected to attend. | |
| Location: | Houston, TX | |
| Point of Contact: | Matthew Cunningham | |
| Email: | cunninghamm@api.org | |
| Event Website: | http://www.api.org/meetings | |
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