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Risk Safety Systems US Inc. provide Safety and Survival products for the Onshore /Offshore Oil and Gas

sectors Worldwide. Our product range is diverse and includes:

Offshore/Onshore Escape Chute Systems Personnel Descent Devices Life Rafts Life Boats Life Saving Equipment Fast Rescue Crafts Offshore Survival Kits Smoke Hoods Regulatory Safety Signage Systems Regulatory Signage Survey and Installation Service T-Card and Mustering Systems Permit to Work Systems General Information Signage Rig Identification Signage Anti-Slip Treading Pipe Markers Lock Out Tag Out Low Level Artificial Photoluminescent Lighting Systems

Risk Safety Systems are part of the Risk Group of companies that include:-

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Risk Safety Systems are Agents and Distributors for:-

Zodiac Life Saving Systems France, US RFD Beaufort Life Saving Equipment Ireland, US Seaward Safety, UK, US, Brazil DSB Life Saving Equipment Germany, US Balco Photoluminescent Low Level Lighting Systems - USA Safeguard Technologies Anti-Slip Products, US BEAED Lock at Tag Out systems, US ORGA Lighting Systems Norway US Seamarshall UK, US Safeland Donut Safety Descent UK, US

INTRODUCTION

Risk Safety Systems US Inc are leaders in the provision of Safety and Survival products, ensuring compliance

with all regulatory bodies including: -

OSHA, ANSI, US Coast Guard, SOLAS, IMO, HSE, DNV, Lloyds Register, NORSOK and all Governing bodies

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SAFETY & SURVIVAL PRODUCTS

ESCAPE CHUTE INDEX

Page 7-12 ECS RSS65 Deck Mounted Escape Chute System

Page 13-27 IECS RSS66 Integrated Escape Chute/Cantilever Frame Option

Page 28-37 VIECS RSS66V Vertically Stored Deck Mounted Escape Chute

Page 38-43 BPIECS66 Escape Chute System - PBC Blast Proof Containment

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Page 54-58 Derrickman Escape Chute Vertical Offshore Installations

Section 1.

Section 2.

Section 3.

Section 4.

Section 5.

Section 6.

Section 7.

Section 8.

Section 9.

Section 10.

Page 44-49 BPIECS66 ARTIC Escape Chute with PBC & ARTIC Capability

Page 50-53 TEMPSC Evacuation for Davit Launched Life Boats

Page 59-63 Derrickman Escape Chute Vertical & Inclined Land Based Rigs

Page 64-66 Zodiac Life Rafts

Page 67-68 Life Saving Equipment -LSA

Section 10A


SAFETY & SURVIVAL PRODUCTS

INDEX

Page 69 Kiddie Escape Ladder

Page 70 Donut Descent Device

Page 71 Smoke Hoods

Page 72-73 Survival Kits Offshore Fire - Standard Kit

Page 74-75 Survival Kits Offshore Fire Hazard - Full Kit

Page 76-77 Safety Awareness Signage Systems -SLIB Specification

Page 78-80 Safety Location SLIB Gridded information Boards

Page 81-89 Muster and Assembly T-Card Cabinets

Page 90-131 General Information Boards

Page 132-134 Hazard Awareness Pictograms

Page 135-136 Mandatory Pictograms

Page 137-138 Prohibition Pictograms

Page 139-140 International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Page 141-142 Fire Fighting Pictograms

Page 143-144 Safe Condition Pictograms

Page 145-147 ANSI Warning US Signs

Page 148-149 First Aid & Emergency US Signs

Page 150-151 ANSI Caution US Signs

Page 152-156 OSHA Danger US Signs

Page 157-159 OSHA Caution US Signs

Page 160-162 OSHA Notice US Signs

Page 163-164 OSHA/ANSI Danger - PPE US Signs

Page 165-166 OSHA Notice PPE US Signs

Page 167-169 OSHA Caution PPE US Signs

Page 170-171 ANSI Warning PPE US Signs

Page 172-174 ANSI Danger PPE US Signs

Page 175-176 ANSI Caution PPE US Signs

Page 177-178 ANSI Notice - PPE US Signs

Page 179-180 Pipe Markers & Lock out Tags

Page 181 Anti-Slip Tread and Stair Nosing's

Page 182 Photoluminescent Low Level Lighting Systems

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Section 10B

Section 10C

Section 10D

Section 10E

Section 11

Section 11A

Section 12

Section 13

Section 14

Section 14A

Section 14B

Section 14C

Section 14D

Section 14E

Section 15

Section 15A

Section 15B

Section 15C

Section 15D

Section 15E

Section 15F

Section 15G

Section 15H

Section 15i

Section 15J

Section 15K

Section 15L

Section 16

Section 17

Section 18

RISK SAFETY SYSTEMS US Inc.

Safety and Survival Products

SECTION 1. RSS65 Deck Mounted ESCAPE CHUTE SYSTEMS

SAFETY by DESIGN

Contact us for the full Risk Safety Systems product range and specification sheets.

If you require servicing of a RSS Escape Chute System contact by email [email protected]

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Risk Safety Systems US Inc. Vertical Escape Chute Systems designed as a device by which

persons in immediate danger through fire or smoke, with no alternative escape option can

escape, should the standard method of evacuation (TEMPSC) be unavailable. The escape

chute is also readily employed as a primary means of safe access to a life raft when life rafts

are the primary means of evacuation (normally unmanned installations, bridge linked multi

jacket facilities etc.)

The Vertical Escape Chute is designed to allow rapid safe access to sea within a chute

system that provides a fire protected environment, thus protecting personnel using the system

from sea based or sub cellar deck fires and heat flux.

The Vertical Escape Chute can be utilized as a stand alone unit located adjacent to the life raft

or can be supplied as a unit that has fully integrated life-rafts called IECS.

The Vertical Escape Chute can also be utilized for most offshore applications and vessel

types.

OFFSHORE ESCAPE CHUTE APPLICATIONS : STAND ALONE OFFSHORE OIL & GAS RSS65 deck mounted, stand alone evacuation system, can be mounted into a steel platform at the perimeter of the installation adjacent to the life

raft. To operate, open lid, pull handle chute will deploy and personnel can evacuate to sea level (approx 22-30 per minute

dependent upon drop height).

Can be partially integrated by utilizing either customer or RSS supplied deck mounted life rafts. The deck mounted throw

over life raft painter lines and are fed into the chute container and attached to the systems debarkation boarding raft. To

operate, deploy the deck mounted rafts then the escape chute system. The main rafts are then recovered at sea level and

tied off to the boarding raft for cross boarding. The ECS65 is easily installed, maintained and inexpensive compared to other

competitive systems.

Maintenance, the RSS65 is easily maintained requiring only visual inspections recommended once per month.

Annual inspections are carried out by RSS on an annual basis. On the fifth year the system is completed

unpacked and a full test carried out. RSS can provides a maintenance contract arrangement .

Training the Trainer Programs

RSS offer our unique Train the Trainer programs whereby RSS train key personnel to become certified

trainers either at our facility or on the customers. A one day course in provided that consists of a classroom

morning session and afternoon training session on our training chutes. Each successful candidate is then

certified for two years. This service is offered as it reduces customer costs by having to pay for each person to

undergo training.

Escape Chute Configurations RSS offer three type of chute configuration, these are as follows:-

Vertical Three layered chute suitable for fixed height applications requires a 3ft air gap offering 650 heat flux protection. Vertical top section and lower variable height Nomex/kevlar zig-zag style chute for ballast and strong wave/wind conditions. Vertical Nomex/kevlar Netted zig-zag chute with additional heat resistance outer layer offering 650 heat flux protection.

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SECTION 1. CHUTE SPECFICATION THREE LAYERD CHUTE


ECS RSS-VS200 VERTICAL ESCAPE CHUTE! THREE LAYRED SUITABLR FOR FIXED HEIGHT

APPLICATIONS

How is it Constructed? The Vertical Escape Chute consists of three separate fabric tubes inserted concentrically one within

the other. The Inner Chute supports the weight of the chute users and is the chute through which the personnel traverses.

The Middle Chute consists of a nylon material into which a coiled stainless steel spring offers structural rigidity. The Outer

Chute is fire resistant to 660 degrees centigrade and protects the occupant from flame or heat flux as they descend to sea.

The basic floor evacuation system can be mounted into a steel platform, or provided with a purpose built cantilever frame to

allow the chute container to be overhung from decks or structures. To operate all It needs is a clear uninterrupted drop from

the evacuation point down to sea level MSL.

1: The storage-deployment device shown left is the interface

between the evacuating structure and the escape chute.

2: The Escape Chute, can be modified to suite most lengths and the

height of the application.

Three Layered Escape Chute Specification:

INNER CHUTE / SUPPORT CHUTEMATERIAL : Polyester

WARP : Polyester

Breaking Tenacity : 185.2 Tensile Strength (Kgf) (C.R.E. Grab Method)

Breaking Tenacity : 82.7 Tearing Strength (Kgf) (C.R.W. Tongue Method)

Flame Resistant : None

Decomposing Temperature : 260 Degrees "C"

WEFT : Polyester





OUTER CHUTE / FLAMEPROOF CHUTEMATERIAL : Electro Glass, Fiber Glass (Gray / Silver)

Weight : 440g/m2

Softening Point : 800 Degrees "C"

Temperature Limit for Continual use : 550 to 600 Degrees "C"

Tensile Strength - WARP : Over 174.0Kgf/2.5cm (1705N)

Tensile Strength -WEFT : Over 128.0Kgf/2.5cm (1254N)

Escape Chute Weight : 2.61 Kgs Per Liner Meter

MIDDLE / BREAKING CHUTEMATERIAL : Nylon 1901

WARP : Nylon 1901





WEFT : Nylon 1901





MATERIAL : Stainless Steel Springs AIS 1304

Breaking Tenacity : 150 Kgf/mm2 (1471N/mm2)

Layer 1: The Outside Layer-

Flameproof Layer To protect you from the flames and radiated

heat, this layer can withstand a constant

temperature of 660 Deg "C", and starts to

melt at 800 Deg C.

Layer 2: The Middle Layer-Breaking

Layer This layer has a series of stainless steel

coiled springs sewn into the material, these

springs have a small diameter, so as you

travel through them they restrict you, but will

not hold you.

The chute user will place pressure on the

chute's interior wall with their leg's and arms,

the more pressure they apply, the more they

slow , less pressure and they speed up.

Layer 3: The Inner Layer - Support

layer. This is the layer that is connected to the

storage/deployment device, and holds the

chute in place; it can withstand the dead

weight load of 5 tones.

Just sit on the edge, with your legs in the

chute, and feel it grip you, slide forward and

lower your self to waist level, spread your

legs, and slowly lower yourself fully into the

chute. By applying and releasing pressure

against the interior wall of the chute, with

your arms and legs, YOU have control of

your descent speed.

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SECTION 1. CHUTE SPECFICATION DUAL CHUTE CONFIGURATION


ECS RSS-VS200 Three layered Chute & V450 Vertical Nomex/Kevlar netted

zig-zag style escape chute.

RSS-VS200 Escape Chute (Top Section) Three layered construction. Chute length top three layered chute 16ft.

Layer 1:

The Outside Layer-Flameproof Layer provided to protect evacuees from heat flux during

descent. Designed to withstand a constant temperature of 650 Deg "C", and melting

point of 800 Deg C.

Space is provided between the outer & middle layer, this reduces radiated heat

transferring to the middle chute and inner chute.

Layer 2:

The Middle Layer-Breaking Layer. This layer has a series of stainless steel coiled springs

sewn into the material, these springs have a small diameter and provide the breaking

mechanism, designed to restrict but not hold evacuees.

Evacuees place pressure on the chute's interior wall with arms and legs. The system is a

pressure based design. By pushing out with arms and legs against the inner chute wall

decreases the speed of descent, less outward pressure provides an increase in descent

speed. In all cases the evacuees descent is controlled.

Layer 3:

The Inner Layer - Support layer, this is the comfort layer and designed to reduce friction

burns having a structural dead weight capacity of 5 tons. Suitable for evacuees wearing

life-jackets, immersion suites and life-saving equipment.

ECS RSS-V450 Vertical Nomex/Kevlar netted zig-zag style escape chute.

ECS RSS-V450 Vertical Nomex/Kevlar netted zig-zag style escape chute is supplied as a continuous chute with stainless

steel bands sewn into each 4ft section.

Each section has a 4ft Nomex/Kevlar slide these are opposing on each section and provides a zig zag effect. Each 4ft

section has a side compartment for egress to the debarkation raft and provides the required adjustable height evacuation

point. This chute is designed to operate at varying heights for vessels with changes in ballast levels or locations prone to

high wave, sea conditions.

Each section has qty 4 x 4,600Ib kevlar ropes; these provide additional support for each 4ft section and the overall chute

column. Each section is interconnected with stainless steel connectors providing additional strength to the chute column,

providing a 100% redundancy capability. If all ropes failed the chute itself would still retain shape and full structural

integrity.

The netted chute without ropes has dead weight capacity of 5 ton, suitable for evacuees wearing life-jackets, immersion

suites and life-saving equipment.

At full operating height the chute column will sit in the floor of the debarkation raft with 8ft additional chute length provided

to accommodate a 15 degree list condition, the 8ft also provides a redundancy factor for low swell conditions. The last

section of the netted chute is connected to the floor of the debarkation raft.



2: The Escape Chute, can be modified to suite most lengths

and the

height of the application.

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SECTION 1. CHUTE SPECFICATION NETTED ZIG-ZAG CONFIGURATION


Fire resistant sleeve:

Netted chute to be supplied with heat resistant outer layer providing 650degree heat resistance and melting

point 800degrees.

Total chute length 57ft netted chute + 8ft 15 degree list factor = 65ft.

Section 4. 15400Ib each - Main Kevlar Support Cables:

Four heavy duty Kevlar 15400Ib ropes are connected from the underside of the main skid assembly

shackles and travel independently down and through the debarkation raft floor, these are then connected to the stabilization

plate ensuring that the chute column remains steady and straight during evacuation.

The escape chute is connected to the main kevlar cables at the centre and last ring of the chute using stainless steel

carabineers; this allows the chute to be retained within the main kevlar cables without bearing the weight of the stabilization

plate when deployed. The chute and 25 person debarkation/boarding raft travel freely up/down the main kevlar cables

allowing adjustment for any ballast our wave conditions.

ECS RSS-V450 Vertical Nomex/Kevlar netted zig-zag style escape chute.

ECS RSS-V450 Vertical Nomex/Kevlar netted zig-zag style escape chute is supplied

as a continuous chute with stainless steel bands sewn into each 4ft section.

Each section has a 4ft Nomex/Kevlar slide these are opposing on each section and

provides a zig zag effect. Each 4ft section has a side compartment for egress to the

debarkation raft and provides the required adjustable height evacuation point. This

chute is designed to operate at varying heights for vessels with changes in ballast

levels or locations prone to high wave, sea conditions.

Each section has qty 4 x 4,600Ib kevlar ropes; these provide additional support for

each 4ft section and the overall chute column. Each section is interconnected with

stainless steel connectors providing additional strength to the chute column, providing

a 100% redundancy capability. If all ropes failed the chute itself would still retain

shape and full structural integrity.

The netted chute without ropes has dead weight capacity of 5 ton, suitable for

evacuees wearing life-jackets, immersion suites and life-saving equipment.

At maximum operating height the chute column will sit in the floor of the debarkation

raft with 8ft additional chute length provided to accommodate a 15 degree list

condition, the 8ft also provides a redundancy factor for low swell conditions. The last

section of the netted chute is connected to the floor of the debarkation raft.

Standard On and Offshore Vertical Escape Chutes - provides escape without the need to enter the sea, the system is supplied with a 25 or 30 person SOLAS approved fully integrated boarding raft.

The basic floor evacuation system can be mounted into a steel platform, or provided with a purpose built cantilever frame to

allow the chute container to be overhung from decks or structures. To operate all It needs is a clear uninterrupted drop from

the evacuation point down to sea level MSL.



2: The Escape Chute, can be modified to suite most lengths and the

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ECS & IECS - OFFSHORE Integrated Escape Chute System Integrated Chute Life Raft& Deployment.

Personnel traverse into the

debarkation raft.

Deck level

Deck Level

Mean Sea Level

Max Height

drop height

based on

Debarkation

Boarding Raft

32 meters

115ft

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SECTION 2. RSS66 IECS Integrated Escape Chute System

with Cantilever Frame Option.

SAFETY by DESIGN




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SECTION 2. RSS66 IECS Integrated Escape Chute System

The IECS is an integrated Escape Chute System providing a vehicle for personnel who are required to utilise Life Rafts to evacuate an installation and move from deck level into Life Rafts via a protected, enclosed modular system.

Personnel Descend through the chute to the Debarkation Raft, transfer to The 50 man SOLAS life-rafts which are then detached from the debarkation raft and away from the hazard to await rescue.

The IECS integrates the Life Rafts with a reliable method of descent to sea that offers protection from heat flux, flame impingement and Smoke/gas.

Personnel descent through the chute to a debarkation raft at the bottom of the chute column to which the Life Rafts are connected by their painter lines.

The system enables a large volume of personnel to evacuate from a topsides location into Life Rafts without exposure to flame/heat or smoke without entering the water. Transit time varies but each person will spend approx 15 seconds transiting from topsides to the debarkation raft.

The IECS is a low cost low maintenance, low weight, modular unit skid mounted and easily integrated into any existing or new build facility; needing only an unobstructed drop to sea below and 7ft GAP created in the deck edge rails.

RSS66 IECS with cantilever frame option.

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Three Layer Escape Chute &

Upper Container Fits into

Integrated Escape

Chute Skid

Integrated Escape

Chute Skid

Lower Container with

Netted Escape Chute,

Kevlar Cables, &

Stabilization Plate &

fixed to underside of

Integrated Escape

Chute Skid.

IECS Assembled

Life Raft

Mounting

Assembly

Note: Hand Rails not Shown for Clarity

IECS - OFFSHORE Integrated Escape Chute System Integrated Chute Life Raft& Deployment.

SECTION 2ASECTION 2. RSS66 IECS Integrated Escape Chute System

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STEP 1 - TCAS enters the skid, releases Life Raft retaining straps, removes safety pin from deployment leaver situated at the right hand side of the main chute container. Remove the pin and pull the leaver back towards you, the system will deploy. Open the chute container lid for access to chute system.

STEP 2 - Chute falls to sea with Debarkation Raft and Stabilizer attached to bottom, deploying both life rafts with it. Check to ensure that the debarkation raft is inflating prior entering the chute.



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As the debarkation raft hits the water it starts to inflate, attached to the chute

bottom by the anchor cables running through the raft to the stabilization plate.

On impacting the water the two SOLAS life rafts float awaiting inflation by the

LRAS they are connected to the debarkation raft via the painter lines. LRAS pulls

the life rafts in and attaches them to the debarkation raft via Karabiner clips.

Sea Level

Deck Level


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Personnel traverse into the debarkation raft and transfer to the two SOLAS life rafts.

Deck Level


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Applications include Commercial, Municipal, Industrial and Fire Department

and First Response


Conventional Three Layered Chute suitable

for fixed heights applications

Inner Comfort and Friction layer

Middle Restricting Layer

Outer Heat Resistant Layer


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and First Response


Netted Style Chute suitable for variable height applications

with Side Exits on each 1.4m section

Inner Sectional descent supports

Sectional Side Access Ports

Showing unused sectional parts partly

folded.

At maximum operating height the

chute will have no folded sections in

the bottom of the debarkation raft

Any operating height under the

maximum will have folded chute

sections in the bottom of the

debarkation raft


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and First Response

Sea Level

Air Gap is required with this

chute configuration

A

Example Only.

A sizes are based on a total of 16

meters drop height to the

debarkation raft .

With the three layered chute

application a three foot air gap is

required at all times.

This chute is suitable for fixed

height locations with moderate

wave, sea and wind applications

and not suitable for vessels with

variable draft conditions are high

wave wind activity.

Can be used for vessels such as

jack ups were operating positions

can vary, the chute is then

supplied with 10ft sections at the

base of the chute that can be

added or removed.

Three layered chute

Requires 3ft Air Gap

Suitable for fixed

height applications

IECS - OFFSHORE Integrated Three Layered Chute Option

Integrated Chute Life Raft & Deployment.

Three layered chute for fixed height applications1. Chute is enclosed grab method fire retardant up to 650deg and

melting point of 800deg


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and First Response

Sea Level

(B)No Air Gap is required with this dual

chute configuration

A

B

Example Only.

A/B/ sizes are based on a total of

16 meters drop height to the

debarkation raft .

Section A is designed to be the

fixed length chute, with section B

the net style folded type.

At the maximum operating height

of 16 meters the netted chute will

sit on the bottom of the

debarkation raft.

All reductions in draft will allow

each section to remain folded at

the bottom of the debarkation raft.

Egress is provided through the

side ports of the netted chute with

each 3ft section having an

evacuation port.

A. 8 meter fixed chute

B. 8 meter chute

Total A-B 16 meters

IECS - OFFSHORE Dual Chute Configuration Integrated Escape Chute System Integrated Chute Life Raft & Deployment.

Integrated chute for variable height applications1. The upper Chute is fire retardant up to 650deg and

melting point of 800deg

2. The Lower chute is Kevlar Nomex and is fire retardant up to 600deg

but is open meshed.

SECTION 2ASECTION 2H. RSS66 IECS Integrated Escape Chute System

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and First Response


Sea Level

(A)No Air Gap is required with the netted

chute configuration

A

Example Only.

A/B/ sizes are based on a total of

16 meters drop height to the

debarkation raft .

With this option the complete

chute is supplied as the netted

zig-zag style.

At maximum operating height of

16 meters the netted chute will sit

on the bottom of the debarkation

raft.

All reductions in draft will allow

each section to remain folded at

the bottom of the debarkation raft

as the raft rises either due to

ballast condition or wave action.

Egress is provided through the

side ports of the netted chute with

each 4ft section having an

apposing evacuation port.

All netted chute

Total 16 meters

IECS - OFFSHORE Integrated Netted Chute Only Option Integrated Chute Life Raft & Deployment.

Integrated chute for variable height applications2. The Chute is Kevlar Nomex and is fire retardant up to 600deg

but is open meshed.

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Risk Safety Systems Fully Integrated Escape Evacuation System

The RSS fully integrated escape chute system with life rafts and debarkation raft is a skid mounted system. Offering a fully integrated escape & evacuation system designed to enable users to safely evacuate to sea using the integrated escape chute and life-raft system.

The system comprises:-

1 x Mild Steel powder coated steel box section welded skid, powder coated caterpillar yellow. (Access to the skid is via a purpose built access gate.

2 x 12/25/50 man SOLAS approved life raft with hydrostatic release and painter line for each system. 1 x Escape Chute, fully integrated with a SOLAS rated 25 man Hydrostatic debarkation life-raft with

integrated lanyard system for life raft retrieval at debarkation point.

HOW IT WORKS: -

In emergency, the crew open the gate and enter the skid. Lift the lid of the escape chute container, pull the release handle, this releases the latching mechanism and allows the debarkation raft to free fall with the chute attached.

At the same time the life rafts are released, these are attached to the debarkation raft via the rafts painter lines. The debarkation raft and life rafts are inflated using the hydrostatic release method.

The escape chute is designed to have a top fixed length section of the conventional three layered type chute. The lower level chute is of the net style and is designed to operate at the maximum operating height variance, any operational height under the maximum will be adjusted by the bottom 3ft sections of the chute remaining folded in the floor of debarkation raft . 4 x guide lines are used these run up the total length of the netted style chute and ensure that that all open and folded chute sections remain in there correct position at all times.

General Operating Components:

1. Skid Assembly with purpose built hand railings and access gate.

2. Painter line is secured to the debarkation raft and attached to both the liferafts.

3. The crew open the chute container lid and pull upwards on the red handled lever, this ispositioned on the right hand side of the chute container.

4. As the debarkation raft and chute deploy both life-rafts deploy automatically and are attachedto the debarkation raft via there painter lines. Evacuees descend through the chute to thedebarkation raft and pull in both rafts to the debarkation raft.

6.Each systems is designed to accomadate a POB of 12/25/30/37/50/100 persons who transverse the chute directly into the debarkation raft and then into the life rafts. When the evacuation has been completed a crew member detaches the life rafts from the debarkation raft by unlocking the two karabiners, allowing the life rafts to drift away from the installation.

Notes:The information supplied within this document is for general information purpose only and is not intended to represent a final customer specific technical document . In all cases upon receipt of order Risk Safety Systems undertake a full qualification process including, preparation and agreement of customer specific technical drawings, full evaluation of operating location and height variances . Design , functionality testing and operating instructions are provided.


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INNER CHUTE:MATERIAL : PolyesterWARP : PolyesterBreaking Tenacity : 185.2 Tensile Strength (Kgf) (C.R.E. Grab Method)Breaking Tenacity : 82.7 Tearing Strength (Kgf) (C.R.W. Tongue Method)Flame Resistant : NoneDecomposing Temperature : 260 Degrees "C"WEFT : PolyesterBreaking Tenacity : 184.9 Tensile Strength (Kgf) (C.R.E. Grab Method)Breaking Tenacity : 80.4 Tearing Strength (Kgf) (C.R.W. Tongue Method)Flame Resistant : NoneDecomposing Temperature : 260 Degrees "C

MIDDLE CHUTE:MATERIAL : Nylon 1901WARP : Nylon 1901Breaking Tenacity : 52.0 Tensile Strength (Kgf) (C.R.E. Grab Method)Breaking Tenacity : 3.0 Tearing Strength (Kgf) (C.R.W. Tongue Method)Flame Resistant : NoneDecomposing Temperature : 215 Degrees "C"WEFT : Nylon 1901Breaking Tenacity : 51.9 Tensile Strength (Kgf) (C.R.E. Grab Method)Breaking Tenacity : 2.8 Tearing Strength (Kgf) (C.R.W. Tongue Method)Flame Resistant : NoneDecomposing Temperature : 215 Degrees "C"MATERIAL : Stainless Steel Springs AIS 1304Breaking Tenacity : 150 Kgf/mm2 (1471N/mm2)

OUTER CHUTE:MATERIAL : Electro Glass, Fiber Glass (Gray / Silver)Weight : 440g/m2Softening Point : 800 Degrees "C"Temperature Limit for Continuous use : 550 to 600 Degrees "C"Tensile Strength - WARP : Over 174.0Kgf/2.5cm (1705N)Tensile Strength -WEFT : Over 128.0Kgf/2.5cm (1254N)

EVACUATION STATISTICSContainer Model: 203Chute length: Kizomba B maximum chute length of 24.28 meters 80ft Chute weight: 178IbsEstimated weight of evacuees in chute at any one time: 1,899IbsWeight of Chute and evacuees: 2,077IbsStandard number of evacuees in chute at any one time: 8Approximate time of each person in the chute: 15 secondsTime of first evacuee to open system and exit chute to debarkation raft: 2 minutes allowing raft to inflateEach person thereafter: 85 secondsApproximate number of evacuees thereafter: 22 per minute and 128 after 8 minute

Chute Fabric Specification and Evacuation Statistics - 3 Layered Chute


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Chute Fabric Specification and Evacuation Statistics - Netted Chute

RSS DuPont Kevlar and DuPont NG2160 Netted Type Escape Chute.

Nomex Kevlar used in offshore-rig evacuation chutes was a strategic decision. DuPont Kevlar brand fiber is five times stronger than steel at equal weight. It is now widely known as the key strength

ingredient in a wide range of personal-protection devices, from bullet-resistant jackets to buildings

equipped with a DuPont Storm Room with Kevlar - capable of protecting people and valuables from hurricanes, tornadoes and powerful Category 5 storms.

Kevlar is synonymous with lightweight strength and Nomex with fire resistance, said Ruth Farrell, Global Marketing Manager for DuPont Kevlar in the oil and gas industry. These materials are ideal for an offshore platform based environment, where sudden danger can come from fire and explosion, and

the rescue can easily be hampered by wind and waves.

Customer safety aligns perfectly with DuPonts commitment to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere.

Kevlar adds strength to a variety of safety applications, from our offshore oil platform personnel escape

systems to lifejackets for firefighters and body armor worn by customs agents and harbor police,

The dangers on offshore platforms can be perilous. When disaster strikes, the preferred evacuation

method is via helicopter or life boat as a primary means of evacuation. However, in the event of a sudden

emergency, such as fire, secondary evacuation capabilities are required if personnel are unable to reach

the life boat station.

However, in the event of a sudden emergency, such as fire, explosion, or severe weather--or under any

conditions that make air evacuation impractical or impossible--an equally dependable, chute based

escape method becomes critical. Creating that secondary method is where RSS excels.

About 20 years ago, inspired by netting used by fishermen, a net-based escape chute was designed in

Norway. Offering offshore-platform workers to safely climb down to an attached boarding platform. The

chute concept featured seawater-resistant stainless steel rings reinforced with Kevlar. It also

incorporated Nomex to enhance its fire-resistant properties.

DuPont Kevlar was a natural component of chute-design specifications. Its fire resistance andstrength were well known in Europe when the escape chute was first conceived.


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SECTION 2ASECTION 2M. RSS66 IECS with Cantilever Frame

IECS With Purpose Built 14ft x 14ft Cantilever Frame.

If deck space is at a minimum and a 7ft x 7ft cut out is not available with an

uninterrupted drop to sea level, Risk Safety Systems can provide a purpose

built heavy duty cantilever frame.

The RSS Cantilever frame is built in line with customer requirements and all

structural calculations are provided to support the design and manufacturer.

The cantilever frame is designed to allow the 7ft x 7ft skid to drop and bolt in

and can be easily removed for service or inspection.

In all cases RSS design the frame based on customers fitting location and in

most cases structural information is required to ensure the location is suitable.

RSS recently built and supplied eight IECS systems for Exxon Mobil Kiz A/B

FPSOs in Angola. Each system was supplied with a cantilever frame which is shown.

Risk Safety Systems can design a frame to match the customers individual

needs and will provide all technical support as required to enable the customer

or customers designated contractor all dimensional and design drawings and

structural requirements.

Please note: Risk Safety rely on the customers engineering department to find

a suitable and structurally stable location for frame mounting.

No hot work permits are required as the frames are designed to bolt into

place.e

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SECTION 3. RSS66VC VIECS Vertically Stored Integrated Escape Chute System

SAFETY by DESIGN

Option 1. Vertical Overhead Winched System

Option 2. Floor mounted piston assembly




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Introduction Vertically Stored Cantilevered IECS Escape Chute System.

Note: chute options are stated for the ECS & IECS Systems

Risk Safety Systems would require full locational layout plans and rig deck drawings to be able to provide an accurate design

criteria prior to manufacture. Met Ocean data is also required to enable RSS to calculate wave, wind and sea action within the

operational location.

This information is used to calculate the weighted stabilization plate that sits 6ft under water when deployed.

Risk Safety Systems in all cases provide full layout, fabrication and AutoCAD design drawings, these would be produced and

submitted for approval prior to manufacture. RSS can send an engineer if required to carry out a physical survey, ensuring

correct sizing and engineering design.

Site survey would comprise of the following:

1. Photograph, take measurements and prepare full written assessment of the proposed fitting location.

2. Review skid measurements in relation to the proposed fitting location, ensuring specification sizes are suitable.

3. Check floor and wall structures and provide correct information with regard to bottom skid mounting and top draw bridge

motor location.

4. Check operational height and confirm correct chute tensile strength and weighting methods.

The skid footprint can be modified and re-sized to suite the application, however a minimum foot print of 7ft x 7ft would be

required. RSS have included a welded angled plate at the bottom of the skid, this would act as a stopper and butt up against

the rig floor plate, this is assuming the floor structure is deep enough, if not a steel plate could be fitted on the end of the floor

section, this would ensure the stopper has a suitable structure to provide additional support.

A drawbridge system can be utilized for vertical storage, if overhead space is an issue floor mounted electric/hydraulic control

arms could be used.

NOTE:

In all cases power is only required for retrieval of the system, for deployment the hydraulic fluid is bled into the return

reservoir lowering the chute system into position.

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Removable Railings and Main Drop in 7ft x 7ft Skid Assembly.

View 1.The railings are designed to be slotted into the skid. space Saving feature

View 2.Railings with showing fixing position

View 3.Railings in fixing position

Two sets of railings are provided for left and right hand side of the skid. Light weight and easy to fit. Must be stored near to the skid .

Alternatively, if space allows, the railings can be fitted and attached to the skid at all times.

View of skid insert

Exploded viewof railing centre

Leg lockingmechanism

Exploded view of centre railing insert

Fitted into skid base

Skid

Skid

View 4 -5Railings centre leg fitted into skid base

Lift to release, close to lock

Figure.1.

Cantilever Frame

Main skid assembly

With life raft cradle &

Lower chute

container

Rig Deck

Figure.2. Main skid assembly, cantilever frame, life raft and support cradle,

lower chute container.

Skid Access Gate Optional Sizes

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Figure.3. OPTION 1. Overhead winched systemMain skid assembly, cantilever frame, life raft and support cradle, lower chute container

lowered into cantilever frame.

Top Fire

resistant

three

layered

Chute 650C

Lower Zig

Zag Nomex

Kevlar

variable

ballast height

chute 400C25 person Debarkation.

Boarding Raft,

inflates 15 foot out of

chute container.

Skid Access Gate

Deck Mounted

Handrails

Lower chute

container trap

door

Optional Sizes

1 or 2 x 50 man

1 or 2 x 25 man

1 or 2 x12 man

Can be sized to

Accommodate

required POB

Rig Deck

Optional Sizes

Figure.4. Option 1. IECS system in vertical stored position.Optional Sizes

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1. IESC Integrated System in Upright Position

1. IESC Partly Deployed2. IESC in Deployment Position

1. 2.

3.

5.4.

Risk Safety Systems US

Inc.

Risk Safety Systems US

Inc.

Option 1.

Option 1.

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Option 2. With Side Mounted Electro/ hydraulic pistons

Front View

DeckDeck

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Rig Deck

Optional Sizes

Rig Deck

Optional Sizes


Option 2. With Side mounted Electro/ hydraulic pistons

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Rig Deck

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izes

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Please note:

The BPC system is also available with a rotating table suitable for deck storage when not required

Please enquire for further information.

SECTION 4. BPIECS66 Integrated Escape Chute System

with Bomb Proof Containment

SAFETY by DESIGN




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SECTION 2ASECTION 4. BPCIECS66 Integrated Escape Chute System with BPC

BPIECS With Bomb Proof Containment.Note: chute options are stated for the ECS & IECS Systems

Section 2. Escape Chute Configuration and Specification - IECS RSS-V450 Vertical Nomex/ Kevlar netted zig-zag

style escape chute:

Netted/Dual chute or three layered chute options can be provided offering heat resistance of 600C for the netted style and 650 for the three layered chute. The netted style chute is supplied as a single layered tight knitted netted Nomex/Kevlar

vertical escape chute, with the three layered chute supplied as the enclosed grab method.

For the netted chute each section has a 1.21m Nomex/Kevlar slide these are opposing on each section and provides a zig

zag effect. Each 1.21m section has a side compartment for egress to the debarkation raft and provides the required

adjustable height evacuation point. This chute is designed to operate at varying heights for vessels with changes in ballast


At maximum operating height for both chutes the base will sit in the floor of the debarkation raft with 2.42m additional chute

length provided to accommodate a 15 list condition. The additional 8ft also provides a redundancy factor for low swell conditions. The last section of the netted chute is connected to the floor of the debarkation raft.

Qty 4 per system steel braided winch ropes are attached at each 2.42m section of the chute column, upon deployment the

chute automatically lowers as the winching system lowers the main stabilization deck and life rafts in a controlled descent to

MSL.

Bomb Proof Containment (BPC) System:

The Bomb proof containment system is designed to provide protection in volatile situations where there is a possibility of

explosion and gas leak. The system is modular and is provided with a main 3.03m L x 2.12m W x 2.12m H container which

is bolted to the RSS main cantilever frame. Attached to the main container are two additional containers, these are used to

store the life rafts; the system is fully integrated and supplied as a complete unit. Qty 4 x heavy duty 9071.847Kg each lifting

shackles are provided for lifting the bomb proof container into position, providing ease of installation.

General BPC Specification escape chute system:-

Qty 1 x main BP container size: 3.03m L x 2.12m W x 2.12m H

Qty 1 x L/H/side mounted BP container size: 1.82m L x 1.21m W x 2.12m H

Qty 1 x R/H/side mounted BP container size: 1.82m L x 1.21m W x 2.12m H

API 753 Compliant

ASCE Medium Response

5/8/10/PSI

Red or White exterior paint 3 coat epoxy with rubberized roof coating suitable for marine applications.

Steel reinforced corrugated wall and roof panels

Qty x 2-35 C 1041mm windowsIcynene insulation throughout

OSB Interior finish

Apitong floor finish

Qty 1 x 100 Amp breaker panel

Qty 1 x wall mount HVAC

Tamperproof shielded fluorescent lighting

Qty 4 x CAT 5E Communications (phone jacks)

Qty 4 x CAT 5E Communications (phone jacks)

Qty x 1 Smoke/carbon monoxide detector

Qty x 1 2.3kgs ABC fire extinguisher

Risk Safety Systems supply a purpose built cantilever frame designed to allow the main skid assembly to be dropped and

bolted into place. This is useful when deck space is at a minimum or there is no suitable deck space. In this case the

cantilever frame is required to accommodate the RSS-100-12BP container offering heat blast protection whilst evacuation is

underway. The cantilever frame is designed to take a dead weight of 14000Kg and sits out over the deck by 2.36m. No hot

work permits are required as the cantilever frame is designed to bolt down and supplied with full structural analysis and

fitting method. Refer to drawing RSS100-BP. 9071.847Kg lifting eyes are provided for lowering the cantilever into position.

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BPIECS With Bomb Proof Containment.

30 Person SOLAS B, Debarkation/Boarding Raft:

Each system is supplied with a debarkation/boarding platform which is packed and sits on the main stabilization plate within

the chute container. The raft is self inflating and designed to commence inflation as soon as it reaches sea level. This is

achieved by attaching the painter line to the stabilization plate, as the stabilization deck continues to sink when lowered and

deployed the shortened debarkation raft painter line releases the inflation valve and is fully inflated in less than 60 seconds.

12/25/37/50 Person Zodiac SOLAS A pack self righting life rafts:

Each system can be supplied with qty 4 x SOLAS rated self righting life rafts. The main rafts are lowered with the main skid

assembly and upon reaching sea level roll off their stacking frames. The painter lines are attached to the debarkation/

boarding platform and make ease of recovery when at sea level. The first persons into the debarkation boarding raft pull the

main rafts in and pull the painter lines to inflate. The rafts are then tied off to the debarkation raft until completion of cross

boarding. Upon full evacuation the rafts are released and float free awaiting recovery.

Operational & System Performance:

The Escape Chute System is designed to be overhung and in all cases requires an uninterrupted drop to sea level.

The stabilization plate deck when not in use fits directly into the opening of the cantilever frame and acts as the floor deck

when in the stored position. The debarkation raft and chute are packed into the centre of the stabilization deck with qty 4 x

life rafts stored in containers and stacked two high each side.

The main rafts also sit on the stabilization deck as the whole floor is lowered when deployed.

The rafts sit on the deck plate and roll off upon reaching sea level. The main rafts are attached to the debarkation raft by

their painter lines making recovery and inflation easy.

Two overhead dual winches are supplied, these run the wire braided cables down and connect to each chute section at

1.21m intervals through the floor of the debarkation raft and attached to the stabilization deck in four places using heavy duty

9071.847kg eyes and shackles.

The system uses two winches one each side these are dual drum operation and feed two cables each. A total of four cables

are run from the winches through the chutes stainless steel connecting rings at every 1.21m, then through the debarkation

raft and secured to the stabilization deck. Both winches are fully synchronized and require no electrical power for

deployment, for recovery purposes electrical power is used.

Deploying the System

Open the main container door and step inside, using the pneumatic knife cut the secondary deployment retaining strap; this

is provided to ensure the system is not deployed in error or by accident during inspection or drills.

In the case of the deck mounted system for the South Process Deck area, rotate the platform seaward first and lock into

position prior to deployment. Continue with the deployment procedure.

Open the wall mounted panel that states DEPLOYMENT CONTROL PANEL, upon opening the panel and only after cutting the secondary deployment strap, push the hydraulic arm inwards and

hold, the system will start to deploy, check to ensure that the system has not snagged and that the winches are lowering the

chute assembly/deck skid evenly.

By releasing the handle the system will stop, if in doubt check then continue, color coded markers are wrapped on each

cable this shows when maximum deployment has been reached, release the hydraulic deployment lever and make a visual

check to ensure that the following has occurred:

Do not enter the chute until the following checks have been completed:

The deck is below the water line and the main life rafts have floated free and there painter lines are attached to the

debarkation raft. The debarkation raft has fully inflated and is sitting central at the base of the chute column.

The chute has not tangled or snagged and is fully deployed with the last visual chute section sitting in the base of the

debarkation/boarding raft. REMEMBER an escape chute is a critical safety device, check and double check before entering.

Ounce in the chute you cannot come back up.

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BPIECS66 With Blast Proof Containment.

BPC Containment System Heavy Duty Cantilever Frame

BPC Partially Deployed

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Please note:

The BPC system is also available with a rotating table suitable for deck storage when not required

Please enquire for further information.

SECTION 5. BPIECS66 ARTIC Integrated Escape Chute System

with Bomb Proof Containment

SAFETY by DESIGN




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SECTION 2ASECTION 5. BPCIECS66 ARTIC Integrated Escape Chute System with BPC

BPIECS With Bomb Proof Containment and Heat Tracing.Note: chute options are stated for the ECS & IECS Systems

Section 2. Escape Chute Configuration and Specification - IECS RSS-V450 Vertical Nomex/ Kevlar netted zig-zag

style escape chute:

Netted/Dual chute or three layered chute options can be provided offering heat resistance of 600C for the netted style and 650 for the three layered chute. The netted style chute is supplied as a single layered tight knitted netted Nomex/Kevlar

vertical escape chute, with the three layered chute supplied as the enclosed grab method.

For the netted chute each section has a 1.21m Nomex/Kevlar slide these are opposing on each section and provides a zig

zag effect. Each 1.21m section has a side compartment for egress to the debarkation raft and provides the required

adjustable height evacuation point. This chute is designed to operate at varying heights for vessels with changes in ballast


At maximum operating height for both chutes the base will sit in the floor of the debarkation raft with 2.42m additional chute

length provided to accommodate a 15 list condition. The additional 8ft also provides a redundancy factor for low swell conditions. The last section of the netted chute is connected to the floor of the debarkation raft.

Qty 4 per system steel braided winch ropes are attached at each 2.42m section of the chute column, upon deployment the

chute automatically lowers as the winching system lowers the main stabilization deck and life rafts in a controlled descent to

MSL.

Bomb Proof Containment (BPC) with Heat Tracing:

The Bomb proof containment system is designed to provide protection in volatile situations where there is a possibility of

explosion and gas leak. The system is modular and is provided with a main 3.03m L x 2.12m W x 2.12m H container which

is bolted to the RSS main cantilever frame. Attached to the main container are two additional containers, these are used to

store the life rafts; the system is fully integrated and supplied as a complete unit. Qty 4 x heavy duty 9071.847Kg each lifting

shackles are provided for lifting the bomb proof container into position, providing ease of installation.

General BPC Specification escape chute system as stated within BPCIEC66 model:-

Heat Tracing:

With the PBCIECS66 ARTIC model heat tracing is provided offering subzero protection up to -46

All Electrical components are suitable for Zone1.2 and hazardous area locations - classification with all electrical terminals

glanded and enclosed in an Exd enclosure with IP66 immersion, suitable for Class1. Div1. Voltage options are supplied

suitable for operational locations and in most cases are 110 or 220 volts. An (IS) intrinsically safe version is also available.

All system components are thermally heated using heat tracing elements & coils, these are fitted to the lower chute

container and provide thermal heat protection from freezing, this includes the main chute, boarding raft and main rafts, all

mechanical and moving parts are also included.

The heat tracing elements & coils are controlled from a purpose built control panel located in the main PBC container,

additional monitoring and alarm functions are provided to allow remote PC monitoring and audible alarm functions.

If the temperature of the element or coil reaches the pre-set low temperature setting the audible alarm will sound and an on

screen warning sent to the main control panels and designated PC or PCs.

The PC monitoring function is provided at an additional cost, all systems are supplied with the audible alarm function as

standard.

The heat tracing system is manufactured by Tyco thermal controls.

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BPIECS With Bomb Proof Containment suitable for ARTIC Conditions.

Note: chute options are stated for the ECS & IECS Systems

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engineering expertise to fulfill specific heating requirements for any profiles or conditions. All ISOPAD products have

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Industrial, Construction, Research and Development, Automotive, Packaging, and Food Service applications. Decades

of experience and operations in 48 countries around the globe gives Tyco Thermal Controls the ability to support any

project, anywhere, at anytime.

Freeze protection systems for a variety of industrial applications and environments, reliably prevent freezing of

water and other fluids in a wide range of applications including sub-zero temperature ranges. Protects

equipment, machinery and suitable for complexes areas where multiple circuits are required tyco offer various

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Temperature freeze range 46.

Tyco Thermal Controls offers complete heating

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Electric Heat-Traced Pipe

Electric heating cables are used to maintain

temperature of non-flowing fluids by replacing

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pipes, vessels and associated equipment. A

typical cross section of an

electrically heat-traced pipe.

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BPIECS66 With Blast Proof Containment.

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BPC Containment System Heavy Duty Cantilever Frame

BPC Partially Deployed BPC Deployed

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SAFETY by DESIGN

Deck Muster Area Access to Chute Via platform installed Over TEMPSC

SECTION 6. TEMPSC Evacuation System for DAVIT Launch Applications




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SECTION 2ASECTION 3I. RSS66V VIECS Vertically Stored Integrated General Arrangement SECTION 2ASECTION 6. TEMPSC Davit Launch Escape Chute for Life Boats

TEMPSC Modification Davit Launch Life Boats

Executive Summary.

Totally Enclosed Mechanically Propelled Survival Craft (TEMPSC), more generally referred to as Lifeboats are

available in a variety of craft types; with a variety of release gear types, engines and, davit/winch types.

They are boarded at deck level and once fully loaded the vessel is then lowered to sea on davits or dropped free fall

from a cradle. In either case the personnel are required to embark and be seated prior to and during the launch

process.

They are widely utilized by the offshore oil & gas industry as the primary means of evacuation from a facility when

Helicopter evacuation is not available. However, as early as October 1986 (within months of their use becoming

mandatory in UK), UK regulators had become concerned at the number of reported accidents involving davit launched

TEMPSC on-load release gear.

As a result UK Department of Trade (DOT) issued an M.1248 notice reminding those involved in lifeboat drills & tests

of the need for full and regular training in the correct use of the equipment.

Since that time and despite regular warnings from flag state administrations, underwriters and classification societies

the number of accidents and seriousness of the consequences has continued to rise. This has lead to a number of

studies into Life boat safety.

These include:

OCIMF Results of a Survey into Life Boat Safety (Ref 2). OCIMF Intertank & SIGTTO Life Boat Incident Survey 2000 (Ref 3 & 4). MAIB Review of Life Boat and Launching Systems Accidents (Ref 5).

As a result the need for a system that would enable the TEMPSC to be launched and then boarded was identified.

This paper sets forth a scheme for an Alternative Embarkation System for Davit Launched TEMPSC that allows the

TEMPSC to be launched with minimal/no manning; allowing the crew to embark once the TEMPSC is safely deployed

to sea level.

This document is supported by drawings, calculations and other supporting data which are the intellectual property of

Risk Safety Systems Inc. The proposed embarkation scheme is described in summary below:

In evaluating possible options for the reduction of risks posed to personnel evacuating from an offshore facility using a

Davit Launched TEMPSC it became obvious from the data derived from various studies referenced within this

document that there existed a primary risk driver.

That was, the need for personnel to board the TEMPSC at its stowed location at various deck levels all of which

required the TEMPSC to be lowered fully manned 30-50m to sea level. This exposes the personnel to the risk of fall to

sea should the launch system fail.

Therefore, attention was given to reducing personnel exposure to the risks associated with lowering the TEMPSC to

sea while manned. In order to significantly reduce the risks associated with the use of a davit launched TEMPSC

during an evacuation it is necessary to minimize the exposure of the crew to the risks associated with lowering the

TEMPSC fully manned.

The implied solution is to modify the process such that the TEMPSC can be launched and the crew board once the

TEMPSC is at a safe height location at or slightly above sea level.

This removes the risk of the TEMPSC falling to sea fully loaded likely resulting in fatality or injury to the crew.

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Executive Summary Cont.

On that basis RSS propose that a stand alone lightweight access system be installed such that it locates a vertical

escape chute over the rear top access hatch to the TEMPSC. Figures 1.1 and 1.2 illustrate the system installed over

an existing TEMPSC station. As can be seen the system does not interfere with access for maintenance or launch of

the TEMPSC or Davits.

As can be seen the proposed system is simple, low weight, low cost and based on RSS existing tried and tested

vertical escape chute technology. The system can be installed with TEMPSC in place with minimal interference to

facility as no hot work is required (platform is bolted into position).

In conclusion, the RSS TEMPSC Embarkation System offers a significantly reduced risk to personnel requiring

evacuation from a facility via davit launched TEMPSC for the following reasons:

It eliminates risk to personnel of falling to sea in fully loaded TEMPSC should Davit or other system fail. This implies a

significant potential reduction in IRPA, PLL or FAR for offshore facilities while not imposing significant additional costs.

Removes personnel from hazards at topsides enabling them to wait in the TEMPSC at or near sea level while any final

personnel missing from muster are being located. This eliminates exposure to heat flux, flame or contamination of

TEMPSC environment by combustion products which may be more likely to occur if the TEMPSC is boarded and

loaded at deck level.

The system can be retrofitted with no significant impact on facility operations or use of current evacuation systems.

The system is low cost and lightweight with low maintenance.

Personnel boarding time is not increased significantly by using the vertical escape chute.

Deck Muster Area Access to Chute Via platform installed Over TEMPSC

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SECTION 7. Derrickman Escape Chute Evacuation System Offshore Based

SAFETY by DESIGN




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Derrickman Escape Chute System

Provides vertical rapid evacuation from Offshore Derrick Towers in an emergency

situation.

Totally Enclosed and offering heat protection from radiated heat flux. The RSSDM10

Vertical Three Layered Escape Chute is a rapid and safe method of evacuating from

heights to deck level.

Escape Chute Specification:

Three Layered Vertical Escape Chute designed to support a dead weight of 2 ton and heat resistant to 650 degrees with a melting point of 800 degrees. The Chute length

varies dependent on operating height, however in all cases a one meter air gap is

required at deck level for evacuees to exit the chute.

Layer 1:

The Outside Layer-Flameproof Layer Is there to protect you from the flames and radiated

heat, this layer can withstand a constant temperature of 650 Deg "C", and starts to melt at

800 Deg C.

There is a space between the outer and middle layer, this reduces the radiated heat being

transferred to the middle chute.

Layer 2:

The Middle Layer-Breaking Layer. This layer has a series of stainless steel coiled springs

sewn into the material, these springs have a small diameter, so as you travel

through them they restrict you, but will not hold you.

The evacuee only needs to apply pressure on the chute's interior wall with leg's and arms,

the more pressure, the more you slow down, less pressure and you will speed up.

In all cases descent speed is controlled and safe.

Layer 3:

The Inner Layer - Support layer This is the layer that is connected to the

storage/deployment device, and holds the chute in place; it can withstand the dead

weight load of 2 tones.

Outer Layer

Middle Layer

Inner Layer


For more information Contact:

Risk Safety Systems Houston

Office

Tel: 281 646 8777 Fax: 281

646 8788

Email:

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Office

Tel: 281 646 8777 Fax: 281

646 8788

Email:

[email protected]


Three Layer Escape Chute Material Specification.

INNER CHUTE:

MATERIAL : Polyester

WARP : Polyester





WEFT : Polyester




Decomposing Temperature : 260 Degrees "C

MIDDLE CHUTE:

MATERIAL : Nylon 1901

WARP : Nylon 1901





WEFT : Nylon 1901





MATERIAL : Stainless Steel Springs AIS 1304

Breaking Tenacity : 150 Kgf/mm2 (1471N/mm2)

OUTER CHUTE:

MATERIAL : Electro Glass, Fiber Glass (Gray / Silver)

Weight : 440g/m2

Softening Point : 800 Degrees "C"

Temperature Limit for Continuous use : 550 to 600 Degrees "C"

Tensile Strength - WARP : Over 174.0Kgf/2.5cm (1705N)

Tensile Strength -WEFT : Over 128.0Kgf/2.5cm (1254N)

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8788

Email:

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Annual Servicing of the ECS:

Annual inspection of the RSSDM-10 is required; this can be carried out by

Risk Safety Systems or a designated service agent.

The RSSDM-10 escape chute system has been designed to be low

maintenance providing reliability, ease of use and available on demand.

Annual inspections are carried out and include the escape chute and chute

container.

The annual inspection includes testing and re-certification of the escape chute

with all mechanical and structural components inspected and serviced as

required.

The RSSDM-10 is designed to be low maintenance and only requires greasing

of key components.

On the 5th year a complete inspection is carried out and the escape chute

removed, unpacked, with a full inspection carried out.

RSS can also provide onsite support for installation and fitting if the customer

decides to carry out the installation. If required RSS can also provide a survey

prior to manufacture and installation to ensure that the proposed design is

structurally suitable for proposed application.

Example below of drop in style Chute Container:

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Example of stabbing board modification as a side mounted evacuation point

was required with this application.

Example of stabbing board modification with drop in chute container.

Chute Container designed to drop into pre-cut out

Figure 5.

Side View

Showing Chute Container

in Position

Hand Rails can be supplied as an option

Qty four x Heavy Duty Bolting Plates

This would avoid hot work welding

Side View Stabbing Board

Figure 6.

Front View


in Position


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SAFETY by DESIGN




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Onshore Derrickman Vertical & Inclined Slide Escape Chute System.




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Provides rapid evacuation from Offshore Derrick Tower in an emergency situation.

Totally Enclosed and offering heat protection from radiated heat flux.

The RSSDM08 Vertical Three Layered Escape Chute is a safe and

effective method of evacuating from heights to safety.

Slide Chute Onshore/Land Based Derrickman Escape Chute:

Supplied with a purpose built vertical support frame the chute system and frame

comprises of the following:-

Box section epoxy painted frame designed to accommodate the slide chute.

Inclined heat resistant Slide Chute designed to support a dead weight of 1 ton and heat resistant to 600 degrees and melting point of 800 degrees. Chute length varies

dependent on application and distance to ground level. The chute is totally enclosed an

provides protection from radiated heat flux.

Light weight chute container with that can be attached to existing hand rails or modified to

suite each application. RSS will design a container to suite your particular needs.

The vertical container has a removable back door for rapid access, a hinged door can be

supplied as an option. In all cases the chute should attached securely to ensure safe

operation.

The chute is fully weather resistant and can be left in a permanent deployed position if

require, alternatively the chute can be stored within its container and deployed in

an emergency event .

Design:

The chute is designed to be pegged out with two 8ft box section uprights supports

supplied, these are concreted into the ground and the predetermined position. The slide

chute is fully extended and attached using the four Nomex Kevlar 14500Ib ropes that are

sewn into each corner an run the full length of the chute from the container to the posts.

Carabineer snap on connectors are attached at the end of each Kevlar rope and make

attaching the chute to the posts an easy process.

The chute is measured so that when it is in its deployed position it has sufficient sag in

the centre to reduce the descent speed of the evacuees. A landing pad is attached to the

end of the chute and acts as a cushion when exiting.

The chute can be attached to the back of a truck if required and all designs are

discussed with the customer prior to manufacturer.

Technical, Testing and Individual Component Certification, Training and Manuals:

In all cases full testing is carried out ensuring that the escape chute system

performs correctly, All components will be supplied with certification, covering:

Escape chute, frame and chute.

Full operational and maintenance manuals are supplied in electronic and paper

format. Full onsite training can be provided. Risk Safety Systems can also provide

Train the Trainer courses whereby key personnel are trained to become certified

trainers.

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Train the Trainer courses can be carried out at the customers facility or at a certified RSS training facility.

Each candidate is certified for a period of 2 years with certificates issued. The trainers

then provide on-site training to all personnel as required.

Annual Servicing of the Slide Chute:

Annual inspection of the RSSDM-08 is required; this can be carried out by Risk Safety

Systems or a designated service agent. The RSSDM-08 escape chute system has been

designed to be low maintenance providing reliability and ease of use.

Annual inspections are carried out and include the escape chute and chute container.

The annual inspection includes testing and re-certification of the escape chute with all

mechanical and structural components inspected and serviced as required.

The RSSDM-08 is designed to be low maintenance and only requires greasing of key

components.

On the 5th year a complete inspection is carried out and the escape chute removed,

unpacked, with a full inspection carried out.

RSS can also provide onsite support for installation and fitting if the customer decides to

carry out the installation. If required RSS can also provide a survey prior to manufacture

and installation to ensure that the proposed design is structurally suitable for proposed

application.

Note: The RSSDM-10 Vertical Chute can also be used for Onshore applications.

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Chute Container designed to drop into pre-cut out

Figure 5.

Side View


in Position


Qty four x Heavy Duty Bolting Plates

This would avoid hot work welding

Side View Stabbing Board

Figure 6.

Front View


in Position


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VERTICAL CHUTE

INCLINED SLIDE CHUTE

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SECTION 9. Zodiac Life Rafts

SAFETY by DESIGN

Contact us for the full Zodiac product range and specification sheets.

If you require servicing of a Zodiac raft contact by email [email protected]


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Risk Safety Systems are distributors and service agents for the full range of Zodiac Life Rafts, Fast rescue Crafts and

life-Boats

A Selection of Liferafts to Meet All Maritime Needs

Throw-over Liferafts

An intensive R & D program ensures any new advances in life-

saving technology or proposed changes in legislation are

investigated and incorporated keeping ZODIAC throw-over

liferafts always one step ahead.

An extensive range includes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 37, 50 and

150 person liferafts.

Davit Launched Liferafts

Davit launched liferafts are specially designed for use on

passenger vessels and cruise ships where they are inflated at

deck level in front of muster stations and then lowered by a davit

with the passengers on board. An extensive range includes 12,

16, 20, 25, and 37 person liferafts.

M.O.R. Liferafts

The ZODIAC MOR (Means of Rescue) is of a unique design. It has

been specially developed to meet the latest requirements

introduced for Roll On/Roll Off passenger ships and is fully

approved.

Now mandatory on board RO/RO passenger ships, it provides a

safe transfer of survivors from sea level to the deck of the ship in

rescue operations.

O.R.I.L. / I.B.A. Liferafts

These liferafts are used by passenger ship and fishing vessels

on inland or coastal waters.

ORILs are designed for immediate use, no matter which side up

they inflate. An extensive range includes 4, 6, 10, 20, 30 (37) (45),

50 (65) (75), 100 (122) (150), and 151 person liferafts depending

on national rules.

Search and Rescue Transponder: SART

The implementation of the SOLAS Rule 26 as specified in

MSC.134(76), will impact the operators owning liferafts on ro-ro

passenger ships as soon as the first of July 2004

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Risk Safety Systems are distributors and service agents for the full range of Zodiac Life Rafts, Fast rescue Crafts and

life-Boats

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