Can human error be prevented?
No amount of regulation can guarantee that workers at a critical well will never make a mistake. However, errors can be reduced with proper training and supervision. The basic rule is that critical wells must have well-qualified and experienced drilling crews. Rig managers and supervisors must have a current PITS Second Line Supervisor BOP Well Control certificate. Supervisors, rig managers, and drillers all must have H 2 S Alive Certification and experience drilling sour wells.
