MAIN PAGE PERMIT

DefinitionPermit : an authorising document approved by management, describing the work to be carried onidentifying the potential hazards or interacting activities that can take placespecifying the requirement, precautions requested to work in safe condition

To ensure:All work activities, the hazards involved and precautions to be taken are defined prior to the execution of the work.All activities are coordinated to provide a safe working environment for all personnel while working at the site.

Purpose

THE WORK PERMIT PROCEDURE COVERS ALL WORK EXCEPT:Some routine works tasks,which do not create any potential hazard to personnel,equipment or the site,will not require a permit.Such tasks are covered by detailed operating procedures and implemented with the MTS form(Maintenance Task Sheet).These detailed procedures have formal approval from Site Production Manager.

Written-Legal DocumentDefining a Safe System of Work.Remember :This is a legal document.When you sign it,you will be held responsibleif something goes wrong

TYPE OF PERMIT TO WORK

THERE ARE TWO MAIN TYPE OF PERMIT,BUT ONE LAYOUT COLD WORK PERMIT HOT WORK PERMIT

(Coloring the top box partially (of each page) in red color will identify a hot work permit.Coloring the top box (of each page) completely in red color and writing HOT WORK NAKED FLAME will identify a hot work naked flame permit.)

Signed by Responsible PersonnelDiscipline InitiatorThe Discipline supervisor as work Authority Initiates the permit document

Signed by Responsible PersonnelInstallation AuthorityArea AuthorityTask PerformerGas tester if necessarySenior OperatorArea Authority

Request:- A work permit will be initiated by the maintenance supervisor based on the work order received from methods.- According the job scope he has to define: The requested: equipment,WO number,estimated time ,required working hours,work description,Nbr. of workers

Preparation:

- After the completion of the request the maintenance supervisor completes the preparation.- According the job scope he declares: - Which tools he will use to perform the work and if there is a vehicle required inside the unit. - He will prepare and attach the required complementary permits. - He indicates the hazardous circumstances and gives extra information if required. - If a hot permit is required he will highlight the top box in red on all pages. - He declares the safety precautions that will be taken on site by the task supervisor during the works. -He signs the first part of the WORK PERMIT.

Status Approval: - The installation authority has to define the required equipment status. - He also checks if there are any Fire & Gas or ESD systems that have to be inhibit according the work description. - He has to specify which gas tests are required.- He double checks if the hazard identification indicated by the permit initiator is satisfactory.- He double checks if the safety precautions indicated by the permit initiator are satisfactory. - He signs the status approval.

- The area authority has to declare that the equipment status is as required. - He also puts the required Fire & Gas or ESD inhibits in place. - He completes and signs the attached complementary permits - He signs the status approval.Status Approval:

On Site Validation:

- The task supervisor acknowledges that the work will be carried out according the defined work description using the described tools and safety precautions. - He validates the permit.

On Site Validation:

- The Senior operator on site arranges the specified Gas test (Taken by certified person).- He acknowledges that the required precautions and equipment status has been implemented including gas tests and start/stop tests for electrical isolation. - He informs the area authority that the work starts. - He validates the permit (may require Area Authority signature on site also, depending the permit level)

Work Permit Closure:

- When the work is finished or suspended the task supervisor declares the status of the work. - He marks up if all personnel has left the working zone. - He declares the status of the equipment and signs of the permit. - The Senior operator Removes the safety precautions with Area Authority approval - He restores the status of the equipment with Area Authority approval - He checks the house keeping and signs of the permit. - The task supervisor transfers the permit to the Area Senior Operator or area authority - The area authority removes the inhibits and closes the permit.

ValidityHot Work and Cold Work Main Permits,Naked Flame,same document,same validity period.7 DAYS OR 14 SHIFTS MAXIMUM !

LimitationValidation of HOT WORK NAKED FLAME is limited to one per fire zone.No Hot Work Naked Flame During night shift

Example of COLD WORK Pressure testing of plant and equipment Disconnection or opening up of any closed pipeline or vesselChemical cleaning Handling of hazardous substances, e.g. toxic / corrosive chemicals, asbestos, etcSpraying of paint and Brush PaintingHeavy lifts,e.g. over Wellhead

Examples of HOT WORK Electrical welding Flame cutting On site performance of a non explosion proof electrical task for example the usage of a Avometer,Megger Tool,etc..Usage of a non intrinsically safe tool:(electrical power Drill)Grinding

To all Task Supervisors:When you send someone to the Permit Office to have a permit signed,please ensure:

They understand what the permit is requesting. The Permit Authoritymay have questions about the job description or location.

They understand and English.

Please print clearly all information on job description, location andequipment requirements If the writing is not clear, the permit will berejected and you have to start all over again

TIMETABLENew permit applications have to be at the Maintenance daily meeting on the day before work is required to start.At 06:00 the following day your permit shall be ready for collection from the Permit Office.If a permit requires revalidation for night shift working then it must be at the Permit Office by 18:30Dayshift permits must be at the Permit Office by 18:00 or they shall not be revalidated for the following day.

Existing system versus new system

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Existing systemNew system

INITIATORINITIATOR

SAFETY

INSTALLATION AUTHORITYINSTALLATION AUTHORITY

AREA AUTHORITYAREA AUTHORITY

PERMIT CONTROLLER

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Existing systemNew system

INITIATORINITIATOR

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INSTALLATION AUTHORITYINSTALLATION AUTHORITY

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PERMIT CONTROLLER

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Paper Exercise

OnSite

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Existing systemNew system

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SAFETY

INSTALLATION AUTHORITYINSTALLATION AUTHORITY

AREA AUTHORITYAREA AUTHORITY

PERMIT CONTROLLER

VALIDATIONVALIDATION

CANCELLATIONCANCELLATION

Paper Exercise

OnSite

UnitInstallation AuthoritiesArea Authorities

When you sign for the equipment status approval,you are signing that the requirements to carry out work safely have been done. If you have not physically checked these requirements, DO NOT SIGN !

If someone has an accident due to improper compliance with requirements, YOU will be held responsible. This could mean criminal charges are filed against you. Do not sign as the Installation Authority unless you have

written permission / instruction to do so.To All Area Authorities

DISTRIBUTIONTask supervisor keeps White (Top) Copy of main permit plusTop page of all complementary and lists (Isolations)The plant operator retains the yellow copy of the permit,and any associated Supplementary permits and files in portable cabin on siteThe Area Authority retains the pink copy of all permits and complementary in a prominent place in the permit office or CCRPermit office will keep all blue copies

The Electrician will keep blue copy of all complementary electrical isolation

Depending on the nature of the work a complementary permit might be required.This complementary is not a permit but becomes part of the main permit Complementary Permits

This Complementary permit is required for any work entailing the use of radioactive source.RADIOGRAPHY

Be sure that no under ground network can be damaged.EXCAVATIONTo all those directly in charge:

Confined Space Entry Complementary permits are valid for the time period specified in the Main Permit,ONE ENTRY ONLY CONFINED SPACEENTRY

This is required to test individual or multi-discipline items of equipment. it allows for temporary removal and the provision of temporary action to override or remove equipment to carry out such tests.SANCTION FOR TEST

This complementary permit required to work on any underwater equipmentDIVINGAside from the ability to easily convert between different levels of voltage and current in AC and DC circuits, transformers also provide an extremely useful feature called isolation, which is the ability to couple one circuit to another without the use of direct wire connections.

High or low voltage electrical isolations are normally valid for the duration of the related main permit. when the isolation is required for a longer duration than the main permit , the electrical complementary permit will remain valid. under this circumstances, the permits may be logged as a long term isolationElectrical Isolation

Radiography, Excavation, Electrical Works Complementary Permits Can Be Extended As for Cold Work Permits, and Are Valid for a Maximum of Seven Days or 14 Shifts.

Isolation Certificate: Combines in one document record of all isolation required for a task to be carried out safely. The control and use of isolation certificate are described in `the permit to work procedure.Definition

Are Valid as far as the isolation is implemented without limit of duration.ISOLATION CERTIFICATE

Certificates are Not Permits!! They are Added to Permit to Confirm Isolation status of an EquipmentISOLATION CERTIFICATE

NOTE: BLIND INSTALLED/REMOVED ARE TO BE CONFIRMED/SIGNED BY PRODUCTION PERSONNELFOR CLARITY,USE S No. FOR SPADE AND V No. FOR CLOSED VALVE

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ISOLATION TAG

Valve No.

Description

ValveOpenClosed

(Tick as applicable)

Permit No.

Name

Signed

Date

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ISOLATION TAGArea authority is responsible for the correct completion and tagging of the Mechanical /Process isolation

Valve No.

Description

ValveOpenClosed

(Tick as applicable)

Permit No.

Comp. No

Name

Signed

Date

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NOTE: BLIND INSTALLED/REMOVED ARE TO BE CONFIRMED/SIGNED BY PRODUCTION PERSONNELFOR CLARITY,USE S No. FOR SPADE AND V No. FOR CLOSED VALVE

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SPADE/BLIND TAG

Valve No.

Description

Permit No.

Name

Signed

Date

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ISOLATION TAGArea authority is responsible for the correct completion and tagging of the Mechanical /Process isolation

Valve No.

Description

ValveOpenClosed

(Tick as applicable)

Permit No.

Comp. No

Name

Signed

Date

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WORK PERMIT (flow chart)

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Request:Inititiation of

- Installation.Work Permit

- Work description.Maintenance supervisor

Preparation:Required Status

-Tools.Definition

-Required complementary permits.Installation Authorty

-Hazard identification.

-Safety precautions.Equipment Status

-Initiator.Declaration

Area Authority

Status Approval:

-Required equipment status.On Site

-Fire & Gas system requirements.Validation

-Gas test requirements.Task SupervisorMaintenance

SR Operator+Area AuthorityTask

On Site Validation:Task Supervisor

-Gas test.Work Permit

-Validation.Closure

Task Supervisor

Work Permit Closure:SR Operator

-Status definition.Area Authority

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