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Handbook for contractors at Nikkelverk

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REVISION HISTORY Revision no.

Date Section Page(s) Purpose of the change

3 March 2011 All All Original document

4 May All All Updated scaffolding instructions

5 13/5-11 All All New section concerning angle grinders, Revision history, General corrections

6 11/09/11 3.3.10 2

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New regulations for working at height About work clothing

7 30/11/2012 2 7 8 9

Life-saving rules Control of entry and exit Regulations for use of reflective vests

8 17/10/2013 3.3 1, 3.3.5 3 2.2

19 6,18 12 9

Regulations on electrical equipment in confined spaces New front page with new Logo and company name Changed text regarding SJA and TSF to have consistency between the contractor handbook and the HSE handbook Foreign certificates New section on time-recording

9 5 May 2014 2 7 Life-saving rule no. 7 Editing text without changing content.

10 29/10/2014 1 2.4 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4

4 11 24 28 30

Clarification regarding pre-qualification of sub-contractors Updated reference to regulation Minor changes New text on use of vehicles in the area Updated reference to regulations.

11 12/06/2015 2.4 2.5 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 6

11 12 29 32 43 44

Amended regulations for use of reflective vests Clarification about emergency masks Regulations on leakage testing of masks New regulations on ear defenders with radio, etc. New lock-out/tag-out procedure (LOTO) Clarification of the procedure New procedure for work where there is a risk of falling Updated table Editing text without changing content. Updated table

12 27/04/2016 1 2.2 2.4 2.4 3 Appendix 2 Appendix 6

5 9 10 12 18

Removed text about documentation in the safety manual New sentence in the chapter on entry/exit Editing text without changing content. Paragraph moved from 3.3.8 and amended slightly Updated regulations for fire hazardous work Updated with minor changes Minor changes

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CONTENTS

REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................. 2 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 4

Persons speaking a foreign language ............................................................................................................... 6 Information about local circumstances ............................................................................................................ 6

2 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS AND MANDATORY SAFETY EQUIPMENT ...................................................... 8 2.1 Life-saving rules ......................................................................................................................................... 8 2.2 Access control and time registration .......................................................................................................... 9 2.3 Regulation of internal traffic at the Nikkelverk ........................................................................................ 10 2.4 Mandatory safety equipment..................................................................................................................... 10 2.5 Lock-out/tag out test, LOTO ................................................................................................................. 13

3 CERTIFICATES AND INTERNAL REGULATIONS ............................................................................................... 15 3. 1 FIRE HAZARDOUS WORK ........................................................................................................................... 18 3.2 THE WORK PERMIT SYSTEM FOR COLD WORK ........................................................................................... 27 4 INJURIES AND NEAR MISSES .......................................................................................................................... 30 5. APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................................ 31

Appendix 1. Schematic overview of hot work ................................................................................................. 31 Appendix 2 Access Control ............................................................................................................................. 32 Appendix 3 Internal traffic at Nikkelverk ....................................................................................................... 38 Appendix 4 Procedure for work where there is a risk of falling ..................................................................... 41 Appendix 5 Overview of enclosed rooms/spaces at Nikkelverk ................................................................. 52 Appendix 6 Table of certificate issuers ........................................................................................................... 53

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1. Introduction

At Nikkelverk we are obliged to carry out HSE work according to the highest standards, in close cooperation with the local operators and by following principles for sustainable development. Through our HSE management system we ensure that we:

Fulfil, and if possible, surpass the stipulations of applicable laws, directives, standards and regulations.

Work constructively with the local community, public authorities and other involved parties.

Identify, evaluate and manage risks to employees, the environment and surrounding communities.

Establish goals for our HSE work and analyse our achievements through continual and precise reporting.

Communicate and consult employees and contractors in order to develop our HSE system.

Ensure that employees are competent in safeguarding and taking responsibility for correct HSE within their own areas of responsibility.

Limit environmental damage from our production by maintaining an effective use of natural resources and by reducing material consumption and the amount of waste.

Contribute to biological diversity. Plan, design, operate and decommission plants in a manner that safeguards

the principles for sustainable development. Safeguard basic human rights. Determine the direct and indirect cause of undesirable incidents and hazardous

situations, and implement action that prevents these from recurring.

Purpose This contractor handbook is designed to provide our contractors with a good overview of our HSE routines and to provide operational guidelines to the individuals working at our company. The regulations in the contractor handbook apply to contractors and sub-contractors. HSE and our contractors As a contractor at Nikkelverk, we expect you as a company to focus on HSE improvements. Being able to demonstrate a good safety record (H-value or similar) is an important criterion for us when evaluating tenders. It is an objective that all persons working at our company, employees and hire personnel, shall have a conscious attitude to HSE, in all the work they perform. The Nikkelverk has the policy that all contractors must be pre-qualified and approved for work on site. Use of sub-contractors The contractors are responsible for following-up of their own sub-contractors. All use of sub-contractors on site at Nikkelverk must be pre-qualified and approved by Nikkelverk.

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Request to report undesirable incidents When your personnel perform work at our company, we expect them to report undesirable incidents, near accidents/ misses and the like. This is done by notifying their contact person about the incident. Reporting undesirable incidents is an important part of our preventive work, and must not be considered to be negative “telling tales”. It may well be that reporting an issue leads to the prevention of a serious accident. Contact and follow-up We have assigned a responsible contact person to all work our contractors perform. We continually follow-up our contractors and will invite them to meetings to discuss HSE development and incidents, supply quality and the like, as required. General section All contractors with a framework agreement must hold daily safety meetings. All personnel from contractors who are to perform work at Nikkelverk must have completed a safety course in advance. This course is taken online and enrolment can be arranged by contacting the Reception on tel. +47 38 10 10 10. Exemptions from the safety course may be agreed for work that is of a shorter duration. On arrival on the first day at Nikkelverk, all persons must contact the Reception. Contractor personnel will be issued with our Safety Manual and a hard hat badge to document that they have completed the approved safety course. This certification is valid for two years. The Reception will also notify the contact person within the company. In order to perform work in the various departments, further on-site safety training will be required. The Foreman of the relevant department is responsible for this training. If you are to work in areas where there are electrical current hazards, a separate electrical hazard safety course must be completed. Contact the Electro Dept. Working at height also requires separate safety training. The Personnel Dept. (Training Manager) has an overview of the courses. When working close to high-voltage cables or conductor rails, additional training must be given by a qualified electrician. When working in the sulphuric acid plant, additional safety training is required - this will be provided by the Foreman in the Calcination/Sulphuric acid plant. There are requirements in respect of various work permits within the company. Written work permits have three colour codes. Red is used for hot work in fire and explosion hazard areas, Yellow is used for hot work in general. White is used when A: Working in tanks or confined spaces B: Working on pipes that carry hazardous chemicals. C: Excavating in ground - working in poorly accessible places. D: Cold work in safety zones. E: Work in electrical rooms, close to bus bars or to high voltage F: Work with Vinylester or Polyester See the procedure at the back of this booklet, Appendix 1 regarding red and yellow work permits

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Persons speaking a foreign language Employees from contractors who do no understand Norwegian will be subject to separate regulations that will be adapted in each individual situation. Regulations will be drawn up in cooperation with the Safety Manager in the HSE Dept. On completion of an online safety course, persons speaking a foreign language can work in the area, but they must receive additional information concerning evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency alarm. Information about local circumstances The appointed contact person must ensure that contractors are referred to the responsible Foreman for the relevant department in order to receive the necessary information concerning local regulations and hazards. He will also investigate whether there are any significant issues in relation to the work that have changed since the order was issued and ensure coordination with other work being carried out in the area. The information concerning local circumstances must at least include the following:

Who should be contacted in the department Hazardous circumstances (gases, corrosive liquids, fire/explosion hazards, etc.) Any mandatory requirements regarding use of personal safety equipment Requirements regarding written work permits Information on the use of emergency masks Information on the location of emergency exits Evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency alarm

Before a contractor starts a new assignment at Nikkelverk, the contractor’s Foreman MUST, without exception, consult Nikkelverk’s contact person.

Risk assessment A systematic, step-by-step review of all risk elements must be carried out in advance of a specific task or operation, so that measures may be taken to eliminate or control the identified risk elements. This is done by carrying out a Safe Job Analysis, SJA, or by completing a TSF form. TSF checklist The purpose of completing the TSF checklist is that the operator / executing tradesman must identify and - by implementing measures - have control over the risk. The TSF checklist should be used on all maintenance or installation work which has not been defined by our own work and operation regulations. The checklist must be reviewed and filled out before the work starts. All participants in the work operation must sign the checklist. The executing trademan is responsible for the TSF form being filled out and kept at the work site while the work is in progress. When the work is completed, the form must be kept for two months. SJA A Safe Job Analysis (SJA) is a systematic, step-by-step review of all risk factors in advance of a specific task or operation, so that steps can be taken to eliminate or control the identified risk factors during preparation and execution of the work or operation.

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A checklist of work requiring an SJA is listed in the table below. If all questions are answered with “yes”, an SJA must be performed.

Checkpoints if an SJA is required YES NO

Involves work activities with increased risk? e.g.: - fire/explosion hazard or - involves hazardous substances or - work at height (> 2 m) or - unknown operation or - critical equipment

Is the work extensive and complex (involving more people and / or groups)?

Does the work have no work instructions or procedure?

For work involving heavy lifting using temporary lifting devices (mobile cranes, etc.), the company lifting operation procedure must be used.

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2 General safety regulations and mandatory safety equipment

2.1 Life-saving rules

Purpose The life-saving rules are designed to prevent our employees, contractors and other guests being exposed to situations that can have fatal consequences if anything should go wrong. The rules will help to make Nikkelverk a safer place and bring us closer to our goal of zero injuries. The life-saving rules are the final barrier in preventing a fatal accident.

Rules

No. Rule Symbol

1 Never walk under a hanging load

2 Always ensure that you have the required permission

before entering confined spaces

3 Always be secured when working at height.

4 Always use the recommended safety equipment

when handing chemicals

5 Release and isolate power sources when working on

equipment

6 Never disable a safety barrier without approval

7 Do not breach the safety zone between vehicles and

pedestrians unless you have received a go-ahead signal

Reporting breaches of life-saving rules Contact the person you observe breaking a rule and remove the person from the hazardous situation. Explain why you considered the situation to be dangerous, and if possible state to which rule it applies. Report the incident to your contact person, who will register it in the company’s system for reporting undesirable incidents.

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Ensure that the HSE Manager and / or Head of Department is notified of who has breached the regulation, so that the incident can be investigated.

Follow-up Breaches of the life-saving rules will be investigated and will lead to consequences. The degree of consequences will vary from incident to incident.

2.2 Access control and time registration

Purpose Access control at Glencore Nikkelverk A/S must: · Keep track of who is in the company area in case of an emergency situation. · Protect employees and the company’s assets. · Secure Glencore Nikkelverk A/S as a port terminal according to the ISPS code.

(International code for the security of ship and of port facilities) · Secure Nikkelverk against unwanted intrusion and prevent people from

inadvertently being able to enter the company area and the production plants. A description of the system and the practice that must be followed are provided in Appendix 2. Responsibility The access system is the responsibility of the Security Manager; however, Reception is responsible for daily follow-up and control. Control of entry and exit In addition to electronic registration and CCTV monitoring, unannounced checks of persons entering and exiting the company area will be carried out. This applies to personnel and vehicles. The checks will be carried out at sporadic intervals by an external security company and will also meet the requirement in the ISPS provisions. The checks will include ID verification and visual checks of the vehicle’s cabin and trunk/load area. Some of the checks could be more extensive with closer inspection of the cabin and trunk/load area. Personnel must be able to show the company’s electronic access card with photo or approved ID documentation in the form of a driver’s licence or bank card with photo. If an approved ID cannot be shown when on entering the company area, the Foreman, Head of Department or the person who is expecting the visitor can be contacted. These can verify the ID and ensure that the person is registered in the visitor system. The terminal’s Security Manager or his deputy will carry out random checks of vehicles and personnel within the ISPS area. On entry/exit, a brief visual check or camera surveillance must be carried out to ensure that only authorised personnel are in the vehicle. When passing through barriers, only the driver is permitted to remain in the vehicle. Passengers must leave the vehicle and pass through the rotating gates. Time registration All contractors must use the corporate time sheet system for contractors.

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2.3 Regulation of internal traffic at the Nikkelverk

The company has separate regulations for internal traffic in the company area. These regulations are listed in Appendix 3.

2.4 Mandatory safety equipment

General There is a number of circumstances in the company area that may lead to injury or damage to health, if the necessary precautions are not taken.

Therefore, both general and local mandatory regulations are in place concerning the use of various types of personal safety equipment. All areas with mandatory regulations must be specified in the applicable working/operating regulations and must also be marked with signs.

The following general dos and don’ts apply: General personal safety equipment that is mandatory within the gates of Nikkelverk is: · hard hat · eye protection · safety footwear · protective clothing that satisfies visibility standard EN471, class 2

Exceptions: · When going to and from your work place before and after the end of the working

day.[1] The same mandatory regulations apply to hired personnel. The same mandatory regulations apply to visitors to Nikkelverk, except for the cafeteria, technical administration, HSE building, the main laboratory and the Administration building, where a reflective vest is adequate.

The exceptions are: · Office buildings and office work places · The main warehouse · The laboratory building · Control, dining and rest room · The sewing room in Nikkelservice department

Protective clothing must satisfy the requirements in visibility standard EN471/ISO 20471 This means that the clothes must have an almost luminescent surface of minimum 0.5m2, and a reflective area of at least 0.13 m2. However, it is possible to wear dark trousers. Long trousers and socks in shoes must always be worn in areas where production and maintenance work is in progress.

Eye protection means safety goggles, helmet visors, welding masks and full face masks. Private spectacles are not considered to be adequate eye protection.

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Wooden shoes (clogs) with toe protectors are not permitted to be worn in production and maintenance departments. The exceptions are office buildings and office workplaces and the main warehouse.

1) The area between the parking lot and the changing rooms, for those who keep their work clothes there, is exempt from this regulation. Those who change clothing in their office are exempt on the way to their office. The same applies when these employees are leaving after a shift. The regulation must not be interpreted so that those people on their way to and from work are prevented from entering the Shift Manager’s office in order to read the shift journal or to pass on a final instruction before they leave the company area. Such practice is accepted.

Due to the increased risk of collisions occurring between pedestrians and vehicles in dark periods of the year, reflective vests with visibility grade 2 are mandatory when walking within the company area. Work clothes used at Nikkelverk must not be taken home. This is in accordance with Section 3-17 of the Regulations relating to performance of work.

Respiratory protective equipment Emergency masks must be readily available to all those who are in the production plants, and who are not already wearing respiratory protective equipment with equivalent protection. This also means that all visitors to the production plants must be equipped with an emergency mask. Emergency masks may be obtained from the Reception. In plants or when performing operations where the Labour Inspection Authority’s precautionary and limit values for chemical factors in the working environment (e.g. nickel 0.05 mg/m3, cobalt 0.02 mg/m3 and sulphuric acid mist 0.1 mg/m3) are exceeded, a dust mask and in some cases a mask with combination filters for dust and gas or an overpressure mask must be worn. This mandatory regulation applies to all activities with the exception of when walking directly through the area. Leakage testing of respiratory protective equipment (mask) At Nikkelverk there are some areas and work situations where respiratory protective equipment must be worn to achieve proper protection against harmful chemicals. It is therefore important to ensure that the mask actually provides adequate protection. If the mask does not fit snugly on the face, this could result in unacceptable exposure. A leakage test will show whether the mask fits the operator well enough and the operator will be given help to find a more suitable type of mask or mask size. Leakage testing of respiratory protective equipment is carried out by the HSE department. All employees must have their masks leakage tested every 5 years. This service is also provided to contractor employees who are working permanently within Nikkelverk's gates. Gas mask A gas mask must always be worn when working on/intervention in gas piping or equipment.

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Hearing protection Hearing protection must be worn in areas or during operations in a signposted noise zone, (where the equivalent noise level exceeds 85 dBA). Use of a radio/MP3, etc.in ear defenders is forbidden in the company area. In order to improve traffic safety, all use of ear defenders with music and radio is prohibited in the company area. This also applies when walking to and from the changing rooms/offices.

Working on pipes that carry the following hazardous chemicals: SO2, Cl2, H2S, NaOH, NaHS, KOH, HCl,H2SO4 and H2O2

Work on equipment that carries hazardous liquids or gases is associated with risk and requires that the proper safety precautions are taken. Life-saving rule no. 4 states that personal safety equipment must always be worn when handling chemicals. This section states the guidelines for this. The departments may have stricter orders.

A) Requirements regarding gases: Before working on pipelines/equipment, these must have been drained and ventilated in advance. Operation: Gas masks must always be at hand when operating or working on pipelines/equipment carrying toxic gases, such as chlorine (Cl2), sulphur dioxide (SO2) or hydrogen sulphide (H2S). Intervention: A gas mask must be worn during intervention in pipelines/equipment that carry toxic gases. (Cl2), sulphur dioxide (SO2) or hydrogen sulphide (H2S).

B) Requirements regarding hazardous chemicals (liquids) Before working on pipelines/equipment, these must have been drained and ventilated in advance. Where appropriate, flush the pipeline. Eye protection against hazardous chemicals A full face mask or Airstream provides the best protection. If other safety equipment is mentioned, this is a minimum requirement and can always be replaced by a full face mask or Airstream. Operation: A face shield and chemical-resistant goggles must be worn when operating valves and pumps that carry sulphuric acid, lye, hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide. Intervention: - A face shield and chemical-resistant goggles must be worn for all work on

pipelines, valves or pumps for corrosive liquids in general. This also applies when loading and unloading hydrochloric acid.

- For intervention in pipelines, valves and pumps that carry sulphuric acid, hydrogen peroxide or lye, full protection must be used (helmet with visor and chemical-resistant goggles (or a full face mask) waterproof clothing/chemical suit and neck

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protection, chemical gloves and boots). This also applies when loading and unloading sulphuric acid, lye and hydrogen peroxide.

Sampling: - As a minimum, chemical-resistant goggles and gloves must be worn when taking

samples of corrosive liquids. - Permanent sampling stations for removing samples for analysis must be secured

to prevent splashes and spills. - When taking samples for analyses at other locations than the fixed sampling

stations, this is considered to be intervention and the same rules apply as described in the requirements relating to hazardous chemicals.

- Samples of hazardous chemicals must be transported in closed containers. Inspection The local clothing regulation must be followed, as long as no other risk is known. Definitions:

Intervention means herein: o Dismantling or opening valves, flanges, pumps, pipelines that involve the

risk of discharge of gases and liquids. o Draining pumps, tanks and pipelines to the floor.

Operation means herein: o Opening and closing valves and work in connection with the equipment. o Flushing pipelines, pumps and valves where there is no risk of discharge of

gases and liquids.

Inspection means herein: o Inspection of equipment or pipelines that carry chemicals (gas and liquids).

2.5 Lock-out/tag out test, LOTO

LOTO is an important and decisive method at Nikkelverk in order to comply with Life-saving rule no. 5, Release and isolate power sources when working on equipment The main objective is to ensure that all intervention in equipment is done safely and thus prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment. This applies to work while performing · Maintenance, repair and inspection · Cleaning · Modification and project work. Locking-out procedures Preparation for LOTO A risk assessment must be made before closing down equipment, i.e. use of a LOTO declaration or finished LOTO Procedure for the work operation. The required preparation (draining, flushing, gas measurement, etc.) is carried out by shift personnel or each department.

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Locking-out equipment: * Everyone who is to perform work on equipment MUST lock-out using a personal padlock and out on a tag. ** Black equipment padlocks and a lock-out box must be used when locking-out large systems.

An authorised LOTO person locks-out each piece of equipment (valves, motors, blind gates, etc.) in accordance with the LOTO Declaration or Procedure using a black equipment padlock, a master key in a series of 6.

The master key is placed in the lock-out box and the authorised LOTO shift locks the box with the yellow SHIFT PADLOCK (or his personal padlock if he is taking part in the job).

The box is tagged with the system that has been locked-out.

The key to the yellow SHIFT PADLOCK is kept in the LOTO cabinet in the control room.

EVERYONE who will be working on the system hangs their personal padlock on the lock-out box.

*As a final safety test, a TEST START must be carried out to check that isolation is effective. This is in order to verify that established safety functions work as planned. Tagging requirements * The tag indicating that work is being carried out on the equipment must state who has locked-out the equipment and when this took place.

A red tag “Must not be operated” is used for this.

* If the lock-out box or padlock has been removed from the LOTO board, it must be tagged where this is in use.

A white tag “Lock-out pos. no.” is used for this.

* The personal padlock must be marked with the

Name

Work number

Department

Telephone number * For contractors, the personal padlock must be marked with

Name

Name of company

Telephone number * Padlocks in use are the following:

Black padlock = Equipment padlock.

Yellow padlock = Production/ shift day operators.

Blue padlock = Electrical.

Red padlock = Maintenance/project

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Resetting and removing safety measures * Those who have worked on the equipment must remove their own personal padlocks when they go home. If the work has been completed, the padlock is replaced by a tag with contact information. * As soon as the work has been completed, the PADLOCK must be removed. * The LOTO Contact must be notified at the start and on completion of the work. * The LOTO Contact or the Authorised LOTO person is responsible for removing the operational lock-out by removing the equipment padlocks. * The LOTO Contact or the Authorised LOTO person must check that all the work has been completed. This person will also remove the tags and report to the Production Dept./ control room that the equipment is ready for start-up.

3 Certificates and internal regulations

Truck driving A truck driver certificate is required for all truck driving.

Leaving a truck with the ignition on is not permitted. The truck must be deactivated.

Sitting in/on a truck without a truck certificate is not permitted. No more than one person is permitted on a truck, with the exception of during

training.

Lifting equipment/devices Only lifting equipment/devices that have been approved for use and tagged with the year’s colour code may be used. Walking under a hanging load is not permitted. All faults and defects in lifting equipment must be reported to the contact person. Crane operation A crane certificate is required for:

Operation of all lifting equipment with a lifting capacity above 2 tonnes. All other cranes where the lifting operation can lead to danger to life or health

Foreign certificates A foreign certificate of competence or training certificate for operation of a truck, crane and earthmoving machinery is not automatically approved in Norway. To use a foreign certificate of competence, you must apply to the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority for permission. In the interests of safety, Norway sets stringent training requirements before a person is allowed to operate such equipment. Permission is granted when the training underpinning the foreign certificate of competence does not differ significantly from the training required for an equivalent certificate of competence

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in Norway. The application must document the number of hours of theoretical and practical training as the basis for the certificate of competence. The application must be submitted to the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority in each case.

Scaffolding and ladders See Appendix 4 Compressed air Compressed air must never be used to blow work clothing clean and the air nozzle must never be aimed at other persons. Electrical systems Work operations must not be started in the vicinity of high or low voltage systems without authorisation from the Electro Manager.

All work or traffic through the Electrolysis Department (nickel, copper and cobalt dept,) is not permitted without prior information about the hazards that may be present and the necessary precautions related to the DC electrical plants. (cf. Maintenance Manual chapt. 8.2.7)

Barriers Areas where there is a risk that persons may fall down, be struck by falling objects or which are dangerous for other reasons, must be cordoned off with a temporary fixed barrier or free-standing stanchions strung with warning (barrier) tape. Taped-off areas: Barrier tape is an excellent tool for securing an area so that persons do not enter a hazardous zone. It is very important that barrier tape is not misused and that it is respected when in place. Barrier tape must only be used for temporary cordoning of areas until more measures are taken. Setting up barrier tape: Red and white barrier tape must be set up around the ENTIRE area that contains the hazard (including all access areas). If a walkway or road must be cordoned off, an alternative route must be arranged and signs erected.

If the cordoned off area must be evacuated, the following information must be provided:

The reasons for cordoning off the area Responsible person and telephone number Expected duration of barrier / cordon Plastic signs are available for this purpose which may be attached directly to the barrier tape. This applies to:

Yellow plastic sign “Cordoned off area” Green plastic sign for “Alternative escape route”.

Barriers are set up in cooperation with the person responsible for the area,

communication is important.

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Respect barrier tape that has been set up! Barrier tape means “no access permitted”! If you have to cross the barrier tape, this must be after the risk has been assessed and in consultation with the person listed on the barrier tape or the Foreman in the area. Use of additional safety equipment must also be considered. Remove barrier tape as soon as the hazard is no longer present!

Unnecessary long-term cordoning off with barrier tape undermines the system.

Standard colours for marking: Standard signs for barrier tape

Additional requirements for angle grinders used at Nikkelverk. 1. Small angle grinders, up to 5” must have: · Safety guard (Mandatory for old and new grinders) · Angle grip (Mandatory for old and new grinders) · Automatic safety connection / Kick back stop · Protection from restarting after disconnection/power failure 2. Small angle grinders, up to 5” should also have: · Safety switch · Vibration balance (Auto-balance) · Vibration reducing grip · Brake 3. Large angle grinders over 5” must have: · Safety guard (Mandatory for old and new grinders) · Angle grip (Mandatory for old and new grinders) · Automatic safety connection / Kick back stop · Protection from restarting after disconnection/power failure · Soft start · Safety switch 4. Large angle grinders over 5” should also have: · Vibration balance (Auto-balance) · Vibration reducing grip.

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3. 1 Fire hazardous work The provisions regarding hot work will protect the employees, the environment, the company and society as a whole from undesirable incidents due to activities where hot work is performed. This section provides a systematic review of regulations for how to organise and implement hot work and responsibilities. 3.1.1. Scope. The provisions apply to Glencore Nikkelverk AS (hereafter called the company). The scope is geographically limited to the whole plant area and concerns all activities described as hot work and for everyone who performs such work in the company. Hot work on board ships at the company's quays, where the work cannot pose a risk to the company, and hot work in approved workshops or specifically approved restricted areas, does not come under the provisions. The Safety Manager or his deputy can approve restricted areas for exemption from the provisions, or simplify procedures in areas such as construction or demolition sites. The procedures must be in writing and have a clear limit in time and place and state the safety measures to be taken. A person must be appointed responsible for regularly checking that the procedures are followedBreach of the provisions will mean that permission to perform hot work granted on special conditions will be revoked. 3.1.2 The basis for the provisions The Fire and Explosion Prevention Act (LOV-2009-06-19-84) Regulations on fire prevention measures and supervision. (FOR-2003-11-06-1317) Regulations on welding, thermal cutting and spraying, carbon arc gouging, soldering and grinding (hot work). FOR-1998-02-26 no 179 Dir. of Labour Inspection. The Internal Control Regulations (FOR-2006-12-21-1568) Regulations on work in tanks. FOR 1985-06-14 no 1410 Dir. of Labour Inspection. The insurance companies’ safety regulations for hot work. Norwegian Fire Protection Association (certificate issued for completion of hot work course) 3.1.3 Definition of hot work. Hot work means herein building, installation, assembly, dismantling, repair, maintenance and similar work where a naked flame, heating, welding, cutting, soldering and / or grinding equipment is used that may cause overheated surfaces or ignitable sparks causing flammable materials to catch fire. 3.1.4 Definition of flammable goods. Goods in liquid or semi-solid form that have a flash point of maximum 550oC as well as engine fuel or fuel oil (flammable liquids) regardless of the flash point. Gas which following ignition can burn in air, such as propane, butane, butadiene and propylene (flammable gas). Note that heated products (e.g., bitumen) may emit flammable gas. At Nikkelverk, this applies especially to hydrogen gas (H2) and hydrogen sulphide gas (H2S), which are combustible/ explosive gases. 3.1.5 Definition of a work permit. A work permit means herein permission to carry out hot work. When it has been filled out and signed, the permit allows hot work to be carried out in a limited area and within a given time frame. The condition is that protection and safety measures crossed off in the permit have been implemented and maintained during the work.

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3.1.6 Definition of a work certificate. A work certificate is issued for hot work in areas with flammable goods. The certificate provides confirmation that there are no fire or explosion hazards in the work area. The work certificate is entered on the work permit for “hot work in areas with flammable goods” and is granted for a defined area and a given time frame. The certificate issuer may issue orders relating to protective and safety measures over above those stated on the work permit. 3.1.7 What training, certificates and work permits are required for performing hot work? The following factors must have been implemented / satisfied before carrying out hot work at Nikkelverk: · The executing tradesman must have the required professional qualifications. · The executing tradesman must have completed the company’s safety course with

a section on hot work. (Valid for 2 years) · The executing tradesman must have an approved hot work certificate issued by

the Norwegian Fire Prevention Association.. (Valid for 5 years) · The executing tradesman must have on-site training in the department where the

work is to be carried out. · The permit for hot work in areas with a normal fire load must be filled out and

signed by the person responsible for the area. (Yellow for normal areas with a normal fire load)

· The permit for hot work in areas with flammable goods must be filled out and signed by the person responsible for the area. In addition, the work certificate (gas detection) for work in areas with flammable goods must be filled out and signed by the certificate issuer. (Red for areas with flammable goods)

3.1.8 General precautions. · Welding and other similar work involving a risk of fire must, if possible, be carried

out in a permanent workplace that has been specially adapted to prevent and limit fire.

· A work permit must always be issued for hot work. · Work permits can only be issued by certain people in their area of responsibility. · A list of people who can issue a work permit is available in the Appendix ”Work

permit issuers” · The workplace and the surrounding area must be cleared of flammable waste. · All flammable material in and around the workplace must be removed or

protected. · Flammable structural parts must be checked and protected. · Openings in floors, walls and ceilings must be sealed. · Hot work on ventilation systems must only be carried out when the system has

been shut down and if necessary cleaned to prevent fire from spreading through the system.

· Approved fire extinguishing equipment, min. 2 pcs. 6 kg. ABC eller 1 pc. 12 kg. BC hand extinguishers or fire hose with a diameter of 1 inch, with a water supply to the jet nozzle, must be positioned easily accessible in the workplace.

· Escape routes and reporting procedures must be known.

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· A fire watch must be present where the work area cannot be secured satisfactorily and where there is a fire risk. The fire watch must have received training and have experience with using the fire extinguishing equipment.

· A fire watch must be located on all floors where sparks or hot objects can fall down and ignite flammable material, and where a fire watch alone does not have an overview of all the floors and areas in these.

· A fire watch must be present during the work and breaks, as well as at least one hour after the work has ended in areas where there are flammable building components or where there are other flammable fibrous materials (risk of smouldering)

· In a limited area with a good overview of the work area and where several workers have the same task, a hot work permit may be issued that applies to a group of persons in the same area. The issuer of the work permit must ensure that everyone is aware of the safety measures and the tradesman/foreman who signs the work permit is responsible for following-up this.

· If a work permit applies to more than one person, these persons must sign a separate sheet, which is enclosed with/attached to the work permit, as confirmation that the work permit has been reviewed and the safety measures understood and implemented. If several persons are to perform hot work in an area, after the work permit has been issued, the issuer of the work permit must approve this as for a new work permit.

3.1.9 Special precautions when working on rubberised equipment In several departments, rubberised equipment, pipelines and tanks represent a significant fire load. Fire in such equipment generates very strong heat with thick smoke that can impede escape and extinguishing possibilities. The following precautions must therefore be taken over and above the general precautions: · There must always be a fire hose of min. 1 ½ inches with a water supply to the jet

nozzle. · There must be a fire watch present who has sufficient knowledge of the hazards

and use of the fire extinguishing equipment. (usually someone from emergency response or someone within equivalent expertise).

· Where possible, equipment being worked on must be separated from other equipment to prevent the possible spread of fire.

· If this is not possible, the equipment must be opened so that it is easy to combat a possible fire.

3.1.10 Special precautions for roofing The company has large roof areas with drains that pass through the production facilities. A tank fire could therefore start fires in several locations and cause significant damage and production stoppages. It is difficult to combat fire on large roof areas with many possibilities for the fire to spread inside. Therefore, it is important that hot work in these areas is carried out with the greatest care. The following precautions must therefore be taken over and above the general precautions: · Use of a naked flame on previously covered roofs is forbidden. · However, the naked flame ban does not apply when laying the second layer of a

two-layer roof covering in areas that are more than 1 meter from drains, cornices, ducts, metal roofing fittings, etc.

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· The ban on use of a naked flame also does not apply when roof covering only consists of non-combustible materials in areas that are more than 1 meter from drains, cornices, ducts, metal roofing fittings, etc.

· When melting ice before re-covering a previously covered roof, use of a naked flame is allowed in areas that are more than 1 mete from drains, cornices, ducts, metal roofing fittings, etc. Use of a naked flame to dry up residual water after melting ice is forbidden.

3.1.11 Special precautions in areas with flammable goods A work certificate is issued for hot work in areas with flammable goods. When this is required, special care must be taken and the work permit for “hot work in areas with flammable goods” must be used. The following conditions apply when issuing a hot work permit in this case: · In cases where there is a written procedure for the work, approved by the

department manager and the safety committee, it is sufficient that the approved issuer of work permits and approved issuer of work certificates, together with the executing tradesman, fill out and sign the work permit/ certificate. Outside normal working hours, the Shift Manager acts as the issuer of work permits for the whole company. An approved issuer of work certificates can also be issuers with limited approval for only the approved procedure.

· Where no such procedure exists, an approved issuer of work permits and approved issuer of work certificates, together with the executing tradesman, must fill out and sign the work permit / certificate. In addition, the Contingency Inspector must sign on behalf of the emergency response team. If in doubt, contact the department manager and the Contingency Inspector.

· Outside normal working hours, the Shift Manager can sign as an approved issuer and the Contingency Inspector can sign for the First Response Team.

· A list of people who can issue a work permit is available in the Appendix ”Work permit issuers”

In all areas where there are flammable goods and / or where it must be expected that combustible gas mixtures may occur during to heating, chemical reactions, etc., in addition to the hot work permit in areas with flammable goods, a Work Certificate (gas measurement) must always be issued. Such areas may be stocks of paint, spill oil, flammable process solutions, additives or explosive gases, such as hydrogen. Reactions between metals and chemicals in process equipment may also produce combustible gases and must be assessed in particular for hot work on tanks, pipes, etc. that have been standing empty for some time. The same applies to manholes under the ground. The work certificate is issued by the company’s approved issuers and is provided on the same form as the “work permit for hot work in areas with flammable goods”. · A list of people who can issue a work permit is available in the Appendix ”Work

permit issuers” The following precautions must be taken for work in areas where there are flammable goods in addition to the general precautions: · A work permit for hot work in areas with flammable goods must always be used. · There must always be a fire hose of min. 1 ½ inches with a water supply to the jet

nozzle.

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· There must be a fire watch present who has sufficient knowledge of the hazards and use of the fire extinguishing equipment. (usually someone from the first response team or someone with similar expertise).

· Process equipment or storerooms that contain flammable goods must be secured by screening these off or separation so that flammable liquids / gases cannot reach the work area. The work area must be cleaned / ventilated so that there are no flammable goods in the area.

· If the process equipment or storeroom cannot be secured satisfactorily, all flammable goods must be removed and the equipment must be cleaned and taken out of use when hot work is being carried out.

· The risk of rapid spread of fire and the extra need for a fire watch must be considered.

· For more extensive work in areas where there are flammable goods, a safe job analysis must be carried out before the work starts. A risk assessment must be made for more extensive work.

· In areas classified as hazardous, there is also a ban on the use of the following equipment and tools, if a work permit and work certificate have not been issued.

· Ban on normal lighting equipment and on spark-proof normal hand tools or non-explosion proof electrical tools.

· Ban on working on live electrical installations in hazardous areas. · Ban on all other work that could cause sparks and ignite combustible gases. 3.1.12 Special precautions in safety zones To prevent people and the environment around facilities / the company area with flammable goods from being exposed to unnecessary risk, these facilities must be surrounded by a safety zone and each plant with its own safety zone. The safety zone has been introduced to limit the consequences of an undesirable incident in the object and msut also protect the objects against unnecessary risk from the environment. Nothing must be stored in the safety zone and there must be no ignition sources or flammable material in this area. Therefore, the zones must be regarded as an extension of the condition for hot work in the plants. A work permit for hot work in areas with flammable goods must therefore be followed. The work certificate issuer must decide whether gas measurement is to be carried out and issues a certificate. 3.1.13 Who can issue a work permit and what are the responsibilities of the issuer? The work permit issuers must be personnel who have a thorough knowledge of the production area, hazards and risk factors. The person in question must have completed industrial safety course for issuers of hot work permits. Usually, the department manager, foreman, supervisor, shift manager or others with special responsibility within the department will be able to issue permits. A list of who is allowed to issue a permit and where has been attached as a list of “Work Permit Issuers”. Issuers are responsible for: · Informing the person(s) who will perform the work about on-site working

conditions that may affect safety during the work. · Ensure that the work area has been properly secured against fire / explosion or

other hazardous conditions before the work is started and as long as it is in progress.

· Inform about on-site hazards associated with the work.

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· Inspect the work area together with the executing tradesman, a together with him fill out the work permit for “hot work” and give orders about safety measures.

· Check that the executing tradesman has the required qualifications given in the section “What training is required…”

· Review the general precautions, and where required, special precautions for the executing tradesman, to see that these are implemented and understood before the work starts.

· When required ensure that fire extinguishing material over and above what is mentioned in the section on “general precautions” is obtained before the work is started.

· Consider whether there is a need for further measures over and above these orders and, if necessary, obtain assessments from the department management and the industrial safety team.

· The issuer notifies the control room (only in the production departments) by submitting a copy of the work permit to the Shift Manager /Contingency Inspector in the control room or electronically.

· The issuer or person authorised by him, checks the work area at least 30 minutes after the work has finished. This is to check that there is nothing that could cause a fire.

· If the issuer is prevented from carrying out the final check, a person authorised by him may carry out this check. This will be a person who can usually issue hot work permits in the area in question. The executing tradesman must be informed of the change so that after the end of the work he can hand over the signed work permit to the person who will perform the final check and sign for this.

· The issuer notifies the control room by submitting the original work permit, signed for final checks, to the Shift Manager/ Contingency Inspector. This can also be done electronically.

3.1.14 Who can obtain a work permit and what are the responsibility of the executing tradesman? All tradesmen must have received training in the use of the equipment mentioned under “definitions” and which are mainly: Naked flames, heating, welding, flame cutting, soldering and / or grinding equipment. Other persons receiving organised training may also be permitted, but then under constant supervision of someone who has the formal responsibility. The following requirements are set for being able to receive a work permit for hot work. Approved safety training and certificates stated in the section on “What training is required....” and includes: · Completion of the company’s safety course with a section on hot work. (Valid for 2

years) · An approved hot work certificate issued by the Norwegian Fire Prevention

Association. (Valid for 5 years)

· Documented local training The executing tradesman is responsible for: · Obtaining a “hot work” permit before this is started. · Inspecting the work area together with the issuer and in cooperation with this

person filling out the “hot work”permit. · Implementing the measures that have been agreed and crossed off on the work

permit.

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· Taking care and stopping the work if the working conditions on site mean that it is no longer safe to continue, and notifying the work permit issuer of this.

· That there is adequate fire extinguishing material, as stated in the section on “general precautions”

· Ensuring that implemented safety measures are maintained during the whole work operation.

· After the work has been completed, tidying the work area and checking that there is nothing that can cause a fire.

· Contacting the issuer of the work permit to report that the work has been completed and that the work area has been tidied and checked.

3.1.15 Procedure for obtaining a hot work permit · The executing tradesman contacts the person in the area in question who is

responsible issuing a hot work permits. (See the appendix “Work Permit Issuers”) · Inspect the work area together and fill out the hot work permit together. · The work permit is filled out on a standard form. Yellow for normal areas and red

for areas with flammable goods. · The work permit must contain a clearly limited indication of locality and only apply

to this area. The indication of locality must be so precise that the final check can be carried out by someone other than the issuer.

· The purpose of the hot work permit must be clearly stated. · The production situation is considered and each point is crossed off for “Yes” or

“Not necessary”. · Safety precautions are considered and each point is crossed off for “Yes” or “Not

necessary”. · The issuer states the date and time for which the permit is valid and signs that the

work permit has been reviewed with the executing tradesman and that production and safety precautions have been considered.

· The executing tradesman signs that the checklist has been reviewed and that he is aware of hazards and the precautions that must be taken. He keeps the original during the whole of the work and hands it over to the issuer have the work has been completed and the area has been tidied and checked for possible fire hazards.

· The issuer keeps the original of the hot work permit. The copy is submitted to the control room for all production departments. This can also be done electronically. For other areas, the issuer keeps both copies until the work has been completed and the original is returned to the issuer by the executing tradesman.

· For work in electrical rooms, close to bus bars or high voltage, the el. inspector must consider the required safety measures and sign that this has been done.

· A “Work Certificate” (gas measurement) must be issued for areas where there are flammable goods. See the section on Work Certificates (gas measurement).

· The responsible “Work Certificate” issuer must enter the values for explosion measurement or oxygen measurement in the hot work permit.

· The Work Certificate issuer also states the date and time for when the work certificate is valid. Work before or after this time is not allowed, regardless of what has been stated previously in the hot work permit.

· The Work Certificate issuer can give orders for further measures over and above what has been crossed off on the hot work permit. For example, this may concern continuous gas measurement or production measures.

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· The Work Certificate issuer signs for the work certificate on the hot work permit after any required measures have been taken.

· The executing tradesman fills out the ”return to service” field after the work has been completed and the area has been tidied.

· The executing tradesman contacts the issuer of the hot work permit and clears the areas together with the issuer. Signs that this has been done and hands the original /yellow/red) over to the issuer.

· The issuer checks the area at least 30 minutes after the work has been finished to check there is nothing that could cause a fire. The production departments inform the control room that the work has been completed.

· The issuer signs that the area has been checked and hands over the original (yellow/red) to the Shift Manager/Contingency Inspector at the end of the working day.

· All hot work permits are filed by industrial safety for at least 1 year. 3.1.16 Work certificate (gas measurement) Before starting hot work in areas where there are flammable goods, a gas measurement must be carried out and a “Work Certificate” issued. A “Work Certificate” can only be issued by approved certificate issuers. (See the appendix “Work Certificate Issuers”) The Work Certificate issuer can give orders for further measures over and above those mentioned in these provisions for hot work. To prevent unnecessary downtime for the tradesmen, and to give those who issue work certificates the possibility to plan their working day, work certificates must be ordered as follows: · The work certificate must be ordered no later than 2.30 p.m. the day before. · The order is made using a calendar on the safety page in Intra FNIS (click on

the link ”Order for red work permit”). The order is submitted by clicking on the “NEW” button at the top left and by completing the form. Note: Do not cross off the “Full Day” field.

· The work certificate issuer will acknowledge the received order. · Any necessary risk-reducing measures (extinguishers, etc.) stated in the

precautions earlier in this section must be in place at the agreed time. · The certificate issuer reviews the work with the issuer of the hot work permit

and the executing tradesman. · The certificate issuer carries out gas measurements and issues a Work

Certificate if the conditions so allow, or gives orders for further measures if this is required before the certificate can be issued.

· Notify of any changes! Changes in the requirement for a red work permit, such as weather-dependent work, sickness, etc. must be notified on an ongoing basis by changing the order directly in the calendar, or by telephone if short notice.

· Work certificates ordered with sufficient notice will be given priority, insofar as a postponed issue of a work permit will wnot lead to danger to health, the environment and safety, or negatively affect production.

· Those involved in issuing red work permits can subscribe to e-mail notifications (click on “Actions/Notify me) and can link the calendar directly to Outlook. (“Actions/Link to Outlook”)

3.1.17 Extended work permit and final check.

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The hot work permit may be extended if the work is not finished with the scheduled time. This only applies to the hot work permit (yellow). If the issuer is prevented from carrying out the final check, a person authorised by him may carry out this check. During normal working hours, this will be a person who can usually issue hot work permits in the area in question. Outside normal working hours and under special circumstances, the Shift Manager or Contingency Inspector may carry out the final check. The person who takes over responsibility for extension of the hot work permit or the final check is also responsible for following-up the work permit from the time the agreement is entered into with the issuer and until the final check has been made. In both cases, this must be agreed and signed that the follow-up and final check have been taken over. This can be done by signing the work permit or electronically on the company’s website. Glencore Nikkelverk/Datavarehus/Drift/Arbeidstillatelser The executing tradesman must be notified of the change so that after the work has been finished he can hand over the signed work permit to the person who will perform the final check and sign for this. Extension of the work permit cannot exceed 24 hours after the permit was originally issued. Hot work permits in areas where there are flammable goods cannot be extended. A new work permit and work certificate must be issued in this case. 3.1.18 Welding and cutting equipment All equipment used to perform hot work must be in proper working order. All welding and flame cutting equipment (gas) must be installed on an approved trolley and be equipped with heat-resistant gloves and shut-off keys/handles. Full and empty gas bottles must be stored in a vertical position while in storage or use. Stored bottles must be secured from toppling over. When work has been completed or at the end of the working day, the equipment must be placed in a designated storage area. These have a yellow information sign, marked P, and have a triangular warning sign. If the equipment, for any reason, must be parked in another place, the person responsible for the work must obtain permission from the Contingency Inspector or the Safety Manager. This also applies to building and construction work where welding, flame cutting, propane units, etc. are used. When using electrical welding units, the return line (earth line) must be attached onto the work piece and not to building structures, ladders, railings, etc. When the units are not in use and at the end of the working day, the unit must be disconnected from the power supply. 3.1.19 Sprinkler system and other fixed extinguishers The company has installed many sprinkler systems (water) and gas extinguishing systems (Inergen) in production departments, offices and electrical rooms. A number of smoke detectors have also been installed in many service buildings and offices. The sprinkler systems are usually triggered by heat, while the other systems are triggered by smoke.

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Hot work can easily produce heat and smoke so that the systems are triggered and sound an alarm. This is particularly important in electrical rooms where smoke can quickly trigger the Inergen systems. To avoid this, it is important to contact industrial safety watch or the Contingency Inspector before the work is started. If the systems are to be switched off, the insurance company must be given 24-hours notice. It is therefore important to notify of this within the deadline. If any of the stationary extinguishing systems are out of order, hot work is not permitted in these areas. The Safety Manager, Industrial Safety Manager and Contingency Inspector may grant an exemption from the rule, but the insurance company must be notified first.

3.2 The work permit system for cold work

3.1.2. Objective This procedure applies to the performance of installation, maintenance and inspections in areas that do not have a fire or explosion hazard (cold work). For work involving a fire risk, refer to section 3.1 and 3.2 of the handbook. For work involving a fire risk in areas that are also covered by white work permits (working in tanks, etc.), a yellow work permit must be used, but the safety requirements stated below must nevertheless be followed.

3.2.2. Purpose The purpose of this procedure is that all work which involves a certain risk must be reviewed beforehand to avoid injury to personnel. Nikkelverk aims to maintain a high standard of preventive safety work and therefore requires a work permit for a number of defined tasks with a greater risk of personal injury. This procedure applies to own personnel and contractors working at Nikkelverk.

3.2.3. Definitions 3.2.3.1 Tanks Tanks, spaces and pipes where flammable and noxious substances may have accumulated. Work in tanks is subject to the directives in the regulations pertaining to work in tanks, and requires a work certificate (gas measurement, which is documented on the work permit form). However, exceptions from the requirement for work certificates may be granted by the Safety Committee for routine tasks that are adequately specified in a procedure. 3.2.3.2 Enclosed spaces An ”enclosed space” must have all three characteristics: 1. It has not been designed for continuous use by humans. This means that it may lack the correct ventilation, lighting or temperature control. 2. It is large enough for a person to enter the area. 3. It has limited possibility of escape (entry and exit). Some examples of enclosed spaces may be, but are not limited to: Manholes, pump/pipe gulleys, boilers, pressure filters, drums and tanks. Enclosed spaces where there is regularly work or inspections are listed in Appendix 5.

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Amendments and additions to the list must be reported to the Safety Manager for updating. These areas must be marked with the sign “Enclosed space - entry requires a work permit”. A point list must be created for any work carried out in the room and this should be readily available. In many cases, both of the above definitions (enclosed space and tank) will apply. All work in enclosed spaces and / or tanks requires work permit (red/yellow/white).

3.2.3.3 Issuer The person qualified to issue a white work permit and has completed an issuer course. 3.2.3.4 Executing skilled worker The person who is responsible for the operation to be carried out. The person can, along with the other participants in the operation, review the TSF checklist himself and sign it. If the work falls within the requirements for a written work permit, the issuer must be contacted and must review the work permit at the work site along with the executing skilled worker.

3.2.4. White work permit A white work permit must be used for (cold) work carried out in the following places:

A. Work in enclosed spaces and tanks B. Work on pipelines/ equipment carrying hazardous chemicals, such as H2, SO2, Cl2, HCl,

NaOH, H2S, H2SO4, H2O2 C. Excavating in ground - Work in inaccessible terrain, such as steep slopes with a risk of

loose rock D. Work in safety zones

E. Work in electrical rooms, close to bus bars or to high voltage

F. Work with Vinylester or Polyester

The white work permit must be signed off when the work is completed and returned to the issuer, who will send a copy to the HSE department c/o the Safety Officer. The copy may be scanned and sent electronically. The work permit is given by the person responsible for the equipment/area, and in safety

zones by the department that has a plant/situation to be protected by the safety zone.

3.2.5. TSF checklist The TSF checklist must be used on all maintenance and assembly work that is not confined via a separate job and operation regulation. This also includes work at height as well as work in manholes and culverts below ground. Replacement or installation of operational equipment and work on electrical systems is also encompassed by TSL checklists. The checklist must be reviewed and filled out before the work starts. All participants in the work operation must sign the checklist. When the work has been completed, the checklist must be kept for 2 months at

the workshop, office or other suitable place. 3.2.6. Work in tanks The following safety rules must always be applied:

The tank must be empty, cleaned and properly ventilated. Adequate ventilation must be provided (large enough opening at the top and bottom, or an active air supply with compressed air hose or mechanical fan). Working in tanks usually requires a work certificate and gas measurement (see section 3.1 above). If it is not possible to bring the gas concentration level below the applicable

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administrative norm (ADN), or if there is a risk of oxygen deprivation, a fresh air pump system must be used. For short inspections of tanks where there is no risk of oxygen deprivation, a regular gas mask may replace a fresh air pump system. A gas mask must always be at hand in areas where there may be a risk of gas. Oxygen meters must be worn outside work clothes (to be brought to site by the certificate issuer and attached, for example, to the breast pocket). All pipes leading to the tank (gas or liquid) must be shut off or disconnected by other means. All movable electrical equipment must be secured against starting up by using a locked safety switch or by removing fuses, ref section 2.5. Battery-driven hand torches must be available in case of a power failure.

In narrow conductive environments, hand torches must have a supply from a SELV circuit. (SELV is an abbreviation for "Safety Extra Low Voltage") Voltage via an isolation transformer, <50VAC, <120VDC Hand tools and portable equipment may have a supply via SELV, or electrical separation, provided that only one device or one tool can be connected to the secondary winding of the isolation transformer. The battery-driven tools, hand torches, etc. are a good alternative, provided that the voltage is less than 50 VAC, 120 VDC. If in doubt, contact the electrical department when the work is planned.

A proper escape route must be set up, and at all times there must be a watchman on the outside who is able to get help should a problem occur. If the person inside the tank loses consciousness, the watchman must not enter the tank before the rescue team has arrived. Fall safety gear must be used where this is mandatory (>2m height). The control room must be informed that the work is about to commence.

3.2.7. Work in confined spaces Work in confined spaces involves a greater element of risk, and therefore a risk analysis is required and steps must be taken before the work starts (white work permit). The same precautions stated above in the section relating to working in tanks must be considered, but these are not always relevant. The most important thing is to ensure a proper escape route. If there is risk that such areas can have inadequate oxygen, this must be checked, e.g., before

climbing down into manholes. Work in confined spaces requires a white work permit.

(Section 3.3.8 has been moved to section 2.4)

3.2.9. Escavation in ground Excavation in the ground requires a written work permit. Checks must be made in advance for important cables or pipes in the area being excavated. When working in ditches or cuttings, precautions must be taken to ensure that the sides or walls cannot collapse. Access to the ditch/cutting must also be secured. 3.2.10. Work at height (two metres or higher above the ground) See Appendix 4

3.2.11. Responsibility The executing tradesman is responsible for ensuring that the TSF form is filled out and kept at the work site as long as the work is in progress. When the work has been completed, the form must be kept at the workshop/office or where the executing tradesman has his/her base. The form must be kept for two months. If the work requires a white work permit, the tradesman has the responsibility for contacting an issuer who will write the work permit together with the executing tradesman. When the work has been completed, the executing tradesman must return the work permit to the issuer who will submit a copy to the Safety Manager in the HSE department.

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4 Injuries and near misses

4.1 Reporting Any employee/contractor that becomes aware of an injury or a possible injury situation must report the incident as soon as possible to his/her superior and to the responsible contact person at Nikkelverk. 4.2 Reporting serious incidents In the event of any accident that causes, or is likely to cause sickness absence/ reduction in work, and also in the event of serious near misses, the contractor must immediately notify the contact person. Outside of ordinary working hours, the Shift Manager must be notified. 4.3 Follow-up All injuries or possible injuries to persons or damage to equipment must be registered as soon as possible and followed-up through the company’s non-conformance handling system in accordance with the guidelines stated in section 9 of the Quality Manual. 4.4 Investigation committee In the event of a serious incident, Nikkelverk will set up an investigation committee. Representatives from the contractor must attend investigation meetings. The Committee will start the investigation as soon as possible and at the latest 24 hours after the incident occurred. In the event of serious personal injury, the Foreman/Shift Manager must immediately ensure that the scene of the accident is secured and left untouched until an order is given to the contrary. 4.5 Definitions and types of injury LTI – Lost time injuries RWI - Restricted Work Injury, is an injury that leads to adapted work assignments MTI - Medical Treatment Injury, is an injury that requires medical treatment FAI - First Aid Injury, is an injury that requires first aid treatment

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5. Appendices

Appendix 1. Schematic overview of hot work

Arbeidstillatelser for

varmt arbeid

Arbeidstillatelse for varmt

arbeid

(GUL)

Arbeidstillatelse for varmt

arbeid i områder med

brannfarlig vare

(RØD)

Varmt

arbeid

utføres

Arbeidet

avsluttes

og

området

ryddes

Områder med

brannfarlig vare

Industrivernet

mottar og

oppbevarer

tillatelsene i 1

år.

Vedlegg: Fremgangsmåte varme arbeider

Til kapittel: HMS håndboken kap. 14

Tekst: Varmt arbeid, tillatelser og forholdsregler.

Dato: 6. mai 2010

NEI JA

Utfylling av hva arbeidstillatelsen

gjelder for.

Vurdering av driftsmessige forhold.

Vurdering av vernemessige forhold.

Utsteder av arbeidstillatelsen og

utførende fagarbeider signerer.

Kontrollrom varsles for

driftsavdelingene.

Gassmåling og utstedelse av

Arbeidssertifikat

Utsteder av

arbeidssertifikat

(gassmåling) signerer.

Skiftsjef og innsatsleder

signerer i tillegg

Utførende fagarbeider melder arbeidet

avsluttet til utseder av

arbeidstillatelsen

Utsteder av arbeidstillatelsen foretar

etterkontroll tidligs 30 min. senere

Utsteder varsler kontrollrom for

driftsavdelingene

Utsteder leverer arbeidstillatelsen

(originalen) til skiftsjef/innsatsleder ved

arbeidstidens slutt

Godkjent

prosedyre

Utsteder av

arbeidssertifikat

(gassmåling) signerer.

NEIJA

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Appendix 2 Access Control

Introduction Purpose Access control at Glencore Nikkelverk A/S must:

Keep track of who is in the company area in case of an emergency situation. Protect employees and the company’s assets Secure Glencore Nikkelverk A/S as a port terminal according to the ISPS code

(International code for the security of ship and of port facilities) Secure Nikkelverket against unwanted intrusion and prevent people from

inadvertently being able to enter the company premises and the production plants. Scope The provisions apply to Glencore Nikkelverk AS (hereafter called the company). The scope is geographically limited to the part of the company area that has been fenced in or bordering onto the sea. The ISPS area includes the same geographical area and is referred to herein as the port terminal. Public rescue units (the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance, etc.) are excluded from the provisions during an emergency. The police and customs have access without registration when on official business. These officers are also required to show the necessary ID. The basis for the procedure The port security requirement in accordance with: ISPS requirement in SOLAS Chapter XI-2 issued by IMO The regulations on securing ports and port terminals against acts of terrorism, etc. (2007-07-03) Requirements in various regulations relating to keeping track of personnel in the company area in an emergency situation and having measures against undesirable misleading actions. Meet the company’s need to protect employees, the company's property and production and to prevent unauthorised persons from entering the company area and injuring themselves. General provisions on access control ISPS terminal The entire company area is covered by the ISPS provisions and is thus regarded as an ISPS terminal. ISPS is an international code for the Security of Ship and Port Facilities. IMO (International Maritime Organisation) is behind the provisions, which shall ensure that cooperation between the ship and the port is protected against acts of terrorism. The ISPS provisions are set forth in the “Regulations on protection of port facilities”. The company’s security plan has been written in accordance with the requirements in SOLAS chapter XI-2 and Part A and B of the international security code for ship and port facilities, the ISPS code. The plan is not for public access, cf. section 6 (1) of the Freedom of Information Act. Measures in the company's Security Plan under normal circumstances have been incorprated in the company’s provisions relating to access control.

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The access control system The company’s access control system consists of rotating gates for persons, barriers for cars and access cards for personnel. The rotating gates at the barriers are usually closed when the barrier is down, but are opened during the rush period between 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. During these period only the barriers and the light signals control driving in or out. Outside these hours, the rotating gates and barrier are opened by using a valid access card. When more than one vehicle is entering the company area, the lights decide when the vehicle is allowed to enter. At the tunnel for the railway track on the east quay, there is a rolling gate at the entrance to the tunnel. This entrance to the company area is mainly reserved for trucks transporting finished products to Kristiansand port. Transport mainly takes place using ISPS approved transport companies using own access chips/cards in the vehicles. All entry and exit points CCTV monitored and the recordings are kept for 90 days according to approval from the Norwegian Data Inspectorate. The access control system is electronic and uses contactless cards that can also be used for access control in buildings where these are installed. Records of card use are stored for 30 days according to approval by the Norwegian Data Inspectorate. The areas that do not border onto the sea will as a minimum have a 2 metre high fence. Access cards The access cards for the company's employees have a photo and are valid as an ID card in the company area. The access card is personal and the holder is responsible for its use and the registrations made in the access control system. The access card only provides access through the company's barriers and rotating gates in order to enter and exit the company area. Contractor personnel will be issued with a numbered access card after having completed the company’s safety course. The cards will only be valid for the period the contractor personnel work continuously at Nikkelverk, and in any case not longer than the period for which the safety course applies. (2) The access cards only provide access through the company's rotating gates and not through the barriers. All inquiries regarding access cards and registration should be made to the Reception during ordinary working hours. If there is a problem with the cards or access outside normal working hours, contact the the Shift Manager/Task Manager in the control room. Persons without an access card must contact the Reception/Control room via the intercom system and will then be allowed in for registration in the visitor journal. Under special circumstances, access may be denied. This will only be in cases where the person is unauthorised, under the influence of alcohol or drugs or has no need for access. Parking The company’s employees park inside the company area in the designated parking area and have access to this through the barriers. Parking is only allowed in the designated parking area, parking of private cars is forbidden in all other areas. In order to be allowed to park in the designated parking area, the car and its owner must be registered at the Reception so that he or she may be contacted if required. The Reception has a list of the employee’s vehicles.

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Parking in alternative parking areas outside the company area, which are at the company’s disposal, is not covered by these provisions. The parking area by the entrance to Nikkelverk is reserved for visitors with a maximum parking time of 2 hours. Visitors who need to park for a longer time should use the parking area outside the company area, which is at the company’s disposal. Contractor personnel also use these parking spaces. Vehicles which are larger than a normal passenger car and vehicles with trailers must park in the parking spaces the company has at its disposal outside the company area. Access to buildings and offices Some of the company’s buildings have access control for certain areas and offices. This mainly applies to the Administration building, the laboratory, the main warehouse, E/A building, the carpentry workshop and the HSE building. Most of these places will be open during normal working hours, but require an access card when being used outside these hours. Access to the areas with access control outside normal working hours or other areas with permanent access control is granted by the person in charge of each area. Access may be granted to groups or individuals. The following persons or their deputies grant permission for: Driving inside the company area All unnecessary driving within the company area is prohibited. Driving and cycling with private cars and bicycles is forbidden. The exception to this is necessary transport of raw materials, finished products, chemicals and delivery of goods to the company. In some cases, vehicles may be used to transport tools and equipment to be used for specific jobs. Motorised vehicles, such as mobile cranes, refuse trucks, vehicles with jet water equipment, etc., which are to be used to carry out work for the company are excluded from the provisions, but must be registered through the access control system. 16.3 Special provisions Contractors and their personnel

Contractor personnel may receive numbered electronic access cards, with no photo, when the documented safety course has been completed.

This applies to executing tradesmen and, if necessary, their foremen/ supervisors. The contractors’ management and administration must use the electronic visitor’s journal. This applies even if they have a completed an approved safety course.

A person responsible from the contractor orders the cards at the Reception and signs for these when they are issued.

Loss of cards or failure to return cards after they have expired will require replacement and the contractor will be charged for this.

Access cards are only given for the working period. During long-term projects the card will be renewed when the safety course expires after two years.

For consultants or other contracted personnel who need access to buildings with access control, this will be limited to the areas of the building the person in question requires access to in order to perform the work.

Personnel with temporary work in the port area may also be equipped with personal ID cards, but these should be limited to the time period the work in the port is expected to last.

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There must be strict control over who gets access cards and these should always be returned when permanent or temporary work ceases.

The access card must be worn at all times and contractor personnel should be prepared to be checked on-site. Other approved identification must also be presented or be readily available.

Persons with access cards, who have been allowed to bring their car into the company area, may drive freely in and out as long as the person in question has work assignments in the company and for the period for which permission has been granted. The provisions in section 17.2.4 relating to parking must be followed.

Visitors

Visitors are allowed to park for a maximum of 2 hours in the parking area at the entrance to the company area. If the visit lasts longer (e.g. a day), the parking spaces at the company’s disposal outside the company area must be used. A special permit for parking by the Administration Building or elsewhere may be granted by the management on special occasions.

Visitors must register at the Reception/Control Room and wear a visitor’s card that is visible during the whole of their visit. Registration is done electronically, or in exceptional cases, manually, and the visitor will then be issued with an access card or be requested to sign the visitor’s journal.

The general rule is that visitors must have an approved ID. It is sufficient if the receptionist or host knows the person.

Visitors who have not been pre-cleared with access cards or other clearance may be searched before being allowed to enter the company area. The ISPS provisions require 1% search at normal security level and a higher percentage at a higher security level. The search will be carried out outside the company area using hired security personnel with approved training.

No visitors will be allowed inside the company area until the person’s/persons’ host has been contacted or are ready to receive them. The person hosting visitor(s) must collect the visitor at the Reception and is responsible for ensuring that the visitor is accompanied back to the Reception/control room.

No visitors must be allowed inside the company area or offices without an escort. The escort is responsible for the visit and for ensuring that this can be done safely.

Visitors must check out of the company area using the bar code on their visitor's card.

Visitors are only allowed into the company area for specific tasks in connection with work, tenders, etc.

Visits and guided tours for the public, school groups, clubs, etc., must be approved by the company’s management beforehand and Reception must be notified of these visits/tours before they take place.

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On arrival at the company, the Reception will admit the visitor(s) through the rotating gates. Visitors may contact the Reception via the intercom.

If the visitor arrives by taxi, the taxi may be allowed access via the barrier and the visitor is dropped off outside the Reception. The same applies if the visitors arrive by bus.

For visits by school groups, etc. a group list may be crossed off for the visitors in question and handed in to the Reception or the central control room outside normal working hours. This must be signed out when the visiting group leaves the premises.

Visitors to employees that do not have a connection with the person’s work, must always be met by the employee at the Reception. This type of visitor must not be taken to the employee’s place of work. The Reception may be used for informal meetings. As long as the visitor remains in the Reception, there is no need to sign them into the visitor’s journal.

If Glencore Nikkelverk receives visits from foreign guests where we are responsible for catering and / or overnight accommodation, the “Visitors to Glencore Nikkelverk AS” form must be filled out (this form is available on intranett under HR/Forms).

· A copy must be given to the guest and a copy must be kept by Officer Service.

· When the guest(s) have finished their visit, the copies that Office Service has kept will be destroyed.

· The person receiving the visit is responsible for ensuring that the form is filled out and that a copy is submitted to Office Service.

Goods deliveries Regular suppliers of goods and services to the company are permitted to hold access cards, which may be used to gain access via the vehicle barriers during normal working hours. The card is personal and cannot be used by others, even if the same vehicle is used and type of delivery is made. Outside normal working hours, the control room must be contacted for permission to enter. For larger deliveries, where the driver does not have access, vehicles should be parked in the designated area while waiting to be unloaded. No car or trucks must be admitted to the company area for loading/unloading outside normal working hours. Public authorities The police and customs officers have full access to the company area while on official business. There is also no requirement that these persons must register for access. In most cases, the operation will be coordinated with the company. Driving and parking in the company area Use of cars for work in the company area

The following conditions apply to driving and parking in the company area:

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If an employee’s private car is used on company business, driving in the company area may be allowed. This must be agreed in writing with the department manager or with the Shift Manager outside normal working hours. Written notification must be given to the security guard who will register this and the reason for being permitted to drive inside the company area. The entry and exit time will be noted in the security guard report. Entry without this permission and registration will be followed-up.

Contractors must request such an entry and exit permit from the person responsible for the contract (or the contact person if there is no contract) and give the reason for request. The application must be submitted to the contact person in the company, who will consider whether to approve the application. He will also consider whether the vehicle has previously been used in an illegitimate manner.

Contractors who need to have workshop vehicles inside the area, must park these on numbered parking spaces they will be allotted at the Reception. The form with the allotted parking space (number) must be placed visibly in the windscreen of the vehicle and the location must comply with the parking space.

The vehicles must be parked/ vacated so that they do not hinder fire trucks and other vehicles. Wrongly parked vehicles will mean that the driving permit may be revoked.

Parking in safety zones is forbidden. Speeding (20 km/h) or other traffic violations which put the driver, other road

users and pedestrians at risk, may result in confiscation of the driving permit. The vehicle must not be used for passenger transport, only for equipment, tools

and materials. Driving to/from the cafeteria, smoking area outside the company area, etc. is not allowed and will lead to confiscation of the driving permit.

The Purchasing Department will inform all contact persons about these regulations and that they must make a critical assessment of the need for vehicles to be used. The contact person will notify the Reception/Gate who will then issue such permits.

Contractors who daily and for long periods require a vehicle on-site must receive approval for this from the contact person. A fixed parking space is arranged. When parking elsewhere, permission must be obtained at the Reception.

All contractor vehicles must have clearly visible corporate branding. Private vehicles with no corporate branding will not be allowed to drive in the company area.

If all the parking spaces are occupied, some vehicles will have to leave before others can come in.

Under special circumstances, other parking may be allowed by industrial safety. Notifying the security guard for persons who are working alone (the Working Environment Act of 16 September 2015) Those who are working alone after 6 p.m. on weekdays or at weekends are obliged to notify the security guard verbally about this. They must provide their name, mobile phone number, where they will be working and for how long. They must also notify the security guard when they have finished working. When required, it is up to each individual to notify the security guard about a work assignment, even if the work is carried out outside the times stated above.

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Appendix 3 Internal traffic at Nikkelverk

Objective The objective of this procedure is to ensure that walking, driving and other coming and going at Nikkelverk can be done in a safe and secure manner. Scope The procedure applies to all pedestrian and vehicle traffic on Nikkelverk premises. Traffic rules at Nikkelverk Life-saving rule no. 7: Do not breach the safety zone between vehicles and pedestrians unless you have received a go-ahead signal The safety zone is the distance between the vehicle and the person and may vary according to different types of vehicles. The safe distance for the life-saving rule is defined as being 2 metres. This is a minimum requirement and some vehicles have a bigger safety zone than this: · The safety zone behind a wheeled loader is 5 m · For plant machinery (e.g. excavators) the safety zone starts where the work area of the machine ends. The go-ahead signal must consist of eye contact and a physical signal. For excavators, the physical signal must consist of reduced speed or the bucket on the ground. Speed

Unless signs indicate otherwise, the speed limit is 20 km/h. Seatbelts Seatbelts must be worn at all times in vehicles where these are fitted. Traffic All persons within the area must wear approved work cloths and mandatory safety equipment. (When employees go to and from work, they are only required to wear a reflective vest with a visibility level of 2, cf. EN471. From and including 2015, the vest requirement will apply the whole year). Visitors will be equipped with safety equipment and a reflective vest. When inside Nikkelverk’s premises it is prohibited to use sound equipment that causes a distraction. (E.g. Ear defenders with radio, Ipod, mp3 players, etc.) Parking vehicles or setting down goods on marked walkways is prohibited. Cycling on two-wheeled bicycles is forbidden. Permission to drive/parking on Nikkelverk premises All unnecessary driving within the company area is prohibited. If you need to use a vehicle inside the area, e.g. when transporting required tools or equipment, special permission must be obtained. Contractors that have assignments on Nikkelverk premises must park in designated parking spaces and a parking permit for the designated space may be obtained from the Reception. If the contractor moves to a new work site, a new parking permit must be obtained.

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If there is no parking allowed in the area where the work is to be carried out, it will only be possible to stop for a short time to load/unload equipment and tools. The vehicle must then be parked in the designated parking space. The parking permit must be clearly visible behind the windscreen. Vehicle requirements All trucks must have tyres with minimum 3mm tread. All wheeled loaders and fork-lift trucks must be equipped with a warning sound and flashing yellow light when reversing. The use of radios and music systems in vehicles is prohibited. All fork-lift trucks / wheeled loaders that are in daily use at Nikkelverk must be equipped with 4 headlights: 2 upper and 2 lower. All wheeled loaders that are in daily use at Nikkelverk must be equipped with a reversing camera. Compulsory requirements Section 3 Basic regulations for traffic in the Road Traffic Act All persons must show due care and consideration and be vigilant to avoid danger or injury/damage and so that other traffic is not unnecessarily obstructed or interrupted. Nikkelverk is a production company and transport of raw materials and products takes place between the various sites. Therefore, it is important that other traffic is aware of this and acts with due care and does not create situations in which this traffic is obstructed or interrupted. Pedestrians must keep to the marked walkways. Pedestrians must act with due care so that they do not expose themselves or others to dangerous situations. When crossing roads, pedestrians have a duty to ensure that this can be done in a safe and secure manner. There is a general ban on walking through driving gates where it possible to use a door (the Working Environment Act - decision 1 2015) Internal driving of vehicles must be with due care so that dangerous situations do not arise. When crossing roads, pedestrians have a duty to ensure that this can be done in a safe and secure manner. Use of vehicles on-site Contractors must request the person responsible for the contract/ the contact person (where no contract exists) for such permission to enter and exit and the reason for this must be given. The application must be submitted to the contact person in the company, who will consider whether to approve the application. He will also consider whether the vehicle has previously been used in an illegitimate manner.

Contractors who need to have workshop vehicles inside the area, must park these on numbered parking spaces, which they can obtain from the Reception. The form with the allotted parking space (number) must be placed visibly in the windscreen of the vehicle and the location must comply with the parking space.

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The vehicles must be parked/ vacated so that they do not hinder fire trucks and other vehicles. Wrongly parked vehicles will mean that the driving permit may be revoked.

Parking in safety zones is forbidden. Speeding (20 km/h) or other traffic violations which put the driver, other road

users and pedestrians at risk may result in confiscation of the driving permit. The vehicle must not be used for passenger transport, only for equipment, tools

and materials. Driving to/from the cafeteria, smoking area outside the company area, etc. is not allowed and will lead to confiscation of the driving permit.

The Purchasing Department will inform all contact persons about these regulations and that they must make a critical assessment of the need for vehicles to be used. The contact person will notify the Reception/Gate who will then issue such permits.

Contractors who daily and over long periods require a vehicle on-site must obtain approval for this from the contact person. A fixed parking space is arranged. When parking elsewhere, permission must be obtained at the Reception.

All contractor vehicles must have clearly visible corporate branding. Private vehicles with no corporate branding will not be allowed to drive in the company area.

If all the parking spaces are occupied, some vehicles will have to leave before others can come in.

Under special circumstances, other parking may be allowed by industrial safety.

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Appendix 4 Procedure for work where there is a risk of falling

(Last amended Objective

The objective of the procedure for work where there is a risk of falling to the level below is to ensure that personnel can stand safe and secure when performing the work. We want our employees and contractors to identify risks and make an assessment of the injury potential of all work where there is a risk of falling, so that the person in questions is able to choose appropriate equipment and can use this in a safe and secure manner. An SOP has been prepared to assist with training and use of this procedure in practice.

Definition: Work where there is a risk of falling: Performance of work that may involve a risk of falling to the level below.

References: All provisions in this procedure are based on: - The Working Environment Act - The regulations on performance of work, in particular Chapter 17 Work at height.

- Life-saving rule no. 3 “Always be secured when working at height”. - The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority’s comments on the regulations regarding use

of ladders.

- The “Safety when working on a roof” brochure, published by BNL, the Norwegian United

Federation of Trade Unions and the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority.

Risk assessment and injury potential Before starting the work, a risk assessment must always be made to identify the potential risk of falling and injury potential if someone should fall. It is not only the height of the fall, but also the type of surface that determines the injury potential. This will in turn determine which equipment and method must be chosen. The risk assessment is done using the TSF form or SJA, as this is described in the HSE manual, if there is not an existing procedure for the task. In practice, the risk assessment in connection with work where there is risk of falling identifies which equipment and method of work is most appropriate in relation to the task. There may be situations where it is not possible to use the standard solutions. An SJA must be carried out to find a safe solution. See the SJA guidelines in the HSE manual.

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Flow sheet

Diagram 1: flow sheet illustrating the process of choice of equipment

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Expertise

Documented training is required for erecting scaffolding, operating a lift and using personal fall protection. Documented training is also required for use of a ladder.

Ladders and step ladders Introduction

In this procedure, ladders mean inclining ladders and step ladders. It does not apply to ladders that are fixed to a wall.

Control routines

User control: - Personnel who are going to use a ladder or step ladder are obliged to check these before use. - Defective ladders must be discarded and reported to the department. Choice of materials:

Ladders and mobile work platforms made of aluminium or that have aluminium components must not be used or stored in the production facilities. Only ladders and mobile work platforms made of fibreglass reinforced polyester must be used in the production facilities and in areas where there are electrical systems with a danger of contact.

Use of ladders:

Ladders must only be used for access. This may include access to the roof, platform, tank, etc. For work involving use of a ladder, i.e. using it as a work platform, there are separate requirements that must be met. This section describes use of a ladder, both for access and for use as a work platform. If the ladder is to be used for work, the following must be met:

- It would not be appropriate to use other, safer work equipment - The risk is low, and use of the ladder is for a short period, i.e. up to 4 hours - The situation in the workplace cannot be changed by the employer (within a reasonable

time) If the criteria for exemption to work on a ladder exist, the following requirements apply at Nikkelverk:

· Step ladder: o On a step ladder, you cannot stand higher than 2 metres from the surface below. The

requirement applies even if personal fall protection is used. · Inclining ladder:

o When working on an inclining ladder, you must have three points of contact with the ladder (2 feet and one hand) until fall protection has been established.

o Fall protection must always be worn when working at a height higher than 2 metres. o Fall protection must also be worn when working below 2 metres if there is a risk of injury

should you fall.

Safe use of a ladder for access or as a work platform: · Ladders must be positioned so that they are steady during use. · Ladders must be leaned against a stable, strong and sound surface so that the rungs

remain horizontal. · Ladders must be used so that you always have a secure handhold and support.

Therefore, you cannot lean over the side or use the uppermost rungs.

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· Personnel who must carry something while standing on the ladder must have a secure handhold.

· A ladder used as access to a roof or landing, must extend at least 1 meter above the roof or landing.

A 3-point grip means: · When using an inclining ladder, a 3-point grip means that you must use 2 feet and one

hand · When using a step ladder, your body can be the third point of contact.

Securing: · Ladders must as far as practically possible be secured in place at the top or secured in

another manner. · An inclining ladder, which is longer than 5 metres, must always be secured before use. · When a ladder is to be used for multiple accesses, it must always be secured at the top · A ladder must be secured against slipping and tipping sideways and backwards. A ladder

must be prevented from slipping while being used by securing the lower or upper end cleats or by using a anti-slip device or by securing the ladder in another way that is just as effective.

· An inclining ladder that is not secured at the top must be used at an angle where the horizontal gradient is not less than 65o and not greater than 75°.

Extendible ladders: · Ladders and extension ladders made up of several sections must be used so that the

various sections cannot be moved in relation to each other. Mobile ladders must be secured before they are used, i.e. locked wheels.

· An extendible ladder must only be used in special cases where a risk assessment has been made beforehand and a standard procedure for use has been prepared.

Marking: · In addition to the contractor marking, inclining ladders must also have a clear marking of

the 2-meter limit. · In addition to the contractor marking, the uppermost rung you can stand on must be

marked on step ladders. · The departments are responsible for ensuring that the marking is in order

Equipment:

Step ladders: Stepladders with a podium will be preferred rather than a ladder with no podium, which will be phased out. Examples:

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Platform ladders (2HF) and mobile work platforms: Ladders and work platforms designed for being able to work freely with both hands, so-called 2HF(2 hands free) This type of ladder is exempt from the 3-point rule. When using this type of ladder, you can stand on the top rung, as these have a hand rail, which means that you can stand steady and have a secure grip.

Inclining ladders: As a general rule, an inclining ladder must never be longer than 6 metres. · An extension ladder must only be used in special cases where a risk assessment has been made beforehand and a standard procedure for use has been prepared.

Small step ladders: If possible, small step ladders should be chosen rather than a ladder for low heights. They follow the same material regulations as for ladders. Small step ladders must have steps for access to the platform. The advantage of a small step ladder is that it has wider steps than a ladder.

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Scaffolding Erecting, modifying and dismantling scaffolding

This is to be carried out in accordance with the provisions in the Regulations on performance of work, Chapter 17 Work at height, as well as section 2-22 of the Workplace Regulations on Design of railings and section 6-5 Protection against falls. The following are particularly important: Training/expertise: Scaffolding must only be erected, modified and dismantled by people who have received the required training. Small system scaffolding instead of a ladder: If they have received the required training, technical and production personnel may erect, modify and dismantle system scaffolding for their own use.

This may be done on the condition that the maker’s installation instructions are followed and

that the height of the platform does not exceed 2 metres from the underlying surface. Choice of materials: Aluminium scaffolding cannot be used inside or close to production facilities /equipment, but this may be possible if following a risk assessment, e.g, SJA, it can be documented that this is safe.

Securing requirement for the scaffolder: When erecting scaffolding where there is a risk of falling approved fall protection must be used. Above 2 meters, approved fall protection (fall arrest) equipment must always be used with 2 x hooks so that the scaffolder is protected from falling at any time. The scaffolder must stand on scaffolding floor when erecting the scaffolding. This is so that the work can be carried out in a safe and suitably ergonomic manner, ref Chapter 17-5, subsection one. Railing requirement: All scaffolding must have railings. Nikkelverk interprets the regulations in the strictest possible manner and therefore also requires railings on scaffolding below 2 metres platform height, ref "Section 6-5 of the Workplace Regulations relating to protection against falling. Securing platforms: Platforms must always be secured against tipping and slipping. Electrical hazards: For scaffolding that is erected in the electrolysis halls or other locations close to or at electrical systems, the HSP deparmtnet must be contacted in advance. Safety measures are determined and approved by the HSP department. Ref. Chapter 17-6 Special hazards Traffic: Scaffolding erected in areas where there is traffic, i.e. cars, trucks, wheeled loaders, etc., must be cordoned off during construction and use. Ref. Chapter 17-6 Special hazards

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Gas hazard: In areas where there is a gas hazard, a full face mask must be available if evacuation is difficult or will take a long time. Tagging: All scaffolding must be tagged with an inspection card. This is kept and hung up by the responsible scaffolder. The inspection card must have information about the owner, scaffolder, employer and allowable loads. Inspection: As long as the scaffolding is in use, it must be inspected at regular intervals and adjusted to the conditions. After a storm, when other factors may have affected the stability and strength, and when the scaffolding has been in use for a week or more, it must be inspected before being used. The inspection card must be signed after the inspection has been carried out. A report must also be written about the scaffolding inspection. Ref chapter 17-8. Inspection and report on inspection of scaffolding

Use of scaffolding · Scaffolding must only be used if it has been built for you and your purpose. · Scaffolding must only be modified by the persons or the company that has erected it. Inspect the scaffolding before use:

· it must be tagged with an acceptance tag. · it must not have visible damage as a result of collision, wind and weather, etc. · it must not have been modified by unauthorised personnel

Gas hazard: In areas where there is a gas hazard, a full face mask must be available if evacuation is difficult or will take a long time.

Instructions and guidance for use of personnel lifts Introduction

Personnel lifts or scaffolding will be the preferred equipment for work where there is a risk of falling. What you choose will depend on the work you are to carry out. Correct use together with approved safety equipment and procedures will ensure that the work can be carried out safely. It is important to use the correct type of lift for the job. Accidents involving a lift are usually due to the operator falling or being thrown out of the lift. Therefore, fall protection is now also required for this type of lift.

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Definitions a. Personnel lifts: Work equipment designed for lifting personnel. b. Class A lift: Trailer-mounted lift with support legs. c. Class B lift: Self-propelled lift. Scissor and boom lifts. d. Daily inspection: The user must inspect the personnel lift. e. Emergency lowering: System on personnel lifts which ensures that the basket can be lowered

safely down even if the personnel lift has a technical fault. Fall protection in the lift.

• Standard fall protection equipment with blocks must be used when operating a boom lift.

• When using a line, as there will be a longer free fall and thus greater vertical forces working on

the lift. This is avoided by using blocks.

• Hooks are attached to an approved anchoring point in the basket to prevent the person from

falling out.

• Standard fall protection equipment should also be used when operating a scissor lift. A

scissor lift will have the same risk of tipping as a boom lift. When using fall protection equipment in personnel lifts, there is no requirement that there must be

another person close by, as the use of fall protection equipment involves a low risk of being exposed to suspension trauma

- In areas where there is a gas hazard, a full face mask must be available if evacuation is difficult or will take a long time.

Requirements for securing the area

If there is a risk of injury to persons or damage to process equipment due to falling objects, the area around the lift must be secured. This is done by using a guard, covering, net, hand strap or cordoning off. Examples of falling objects are tools, equipment or other material.

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Limitations in use - High voltage electricity: There is a safety distance of 30 metres to open high voltage cables. E.g.

At Nikkelverk this may apply to the area beside the electricity substation or the rectifiers. Contact the high voltage team for information and permits.

- Surface: If there is doubt about whether the surface can support the lift, it must be moved to a secure surface. If necessary, confer with the technical department.

- Dismantling equipment: Never dismantle equipment and take it down in the lift when you are at height. Your risk the lift toppling over. Use a crane, fork-lift truck or other equipment for this.

- If there are travelling cranes in the area, the safety switch on the travelling crane must always be locked-out in accordance with the lock-out/tag out procedure. This is the responsibility of the lift operator. It is not sufficient to only notify the crane operator.

Training

Documented training is also required for operation of a lift. Nikkelverk also requires a certificate of competence with photo for operation of a lift. It must be possible to present the certificate when request, e.g. by the issuer of the work permit. The lift operator also has an independent responsibility to read the operating instructions on new lifts. The lift operator must also familiarise himself with the emergency lowering system for the lift in question. Documented training is required for use of fall arrest (standard fall protection equipment).

Before operating the lift, the operator must consider:

a. Choosing the correct lift for the purpose b. Carrying out a daily inspection of the lift c. Checking the place where the lift is to be used:

i. That the surface is secure. ii. Live cables iii. Cordoning off the area iv. Cranes and lifts in the area. v. Other traffic, such as wheeled loaders During use of the lift a. Test functions on the lift b. Be aware of the situation under the lift when you are at height. c. Climbing on railings is not allowed. d. You are not allowed to adjust or try to repair the lift yourself. Contact the rental company or

Brubakken if you suspect the lift has a fault. After operating the lift

a. Cleaning b. Parking in a safe place Never park the lift on a steep slope.

Instructions and guidance for use of personal anti-falling equipment Introduction Personal fall protection may be used when collective safety devices have not been fitted. When there is a drop of 2 metres or more and there is a risk of falling, personal fall protection must always be used. A trauma strap is required on all fall harnesses used at Nikkelverk. This must be fitted if it has not been fitted before delivery. Fall harness with 2 x fall arrest blocks is the preferred equipment at Nikkelverk. Fall arrest blocks must not be used in or above loose materials that you can sink into, e.g. above soda, slurry. In such cases a line with a damper system must be used, as the arrest block is not locked.

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Definitions

a. Personal fall protection - Both fall restraint and fall arrest equipment.

b. Personal fall arrest equipment. · Equipment and system that when used correctly ensures that a fall is arrested so that there is no

personal injury. May consist of a harness and line with damper system. c. Personal fall restraint equipment.

· May consist of a belt and rope that is attached to prevent a fall. Priority must be given to using this in front of fall arrest equipment.

a. Fall protection · This may be personal equipment and collective measures, such as railings.

Limitations in use

· When using fall arrest equipment, there must always be a person present in the immediate area who can initiate emergency measures /notify of a fall.

· When using fall protection equipment in personnel lifts, there is no requirement that there must be another person close by, as this use of fall protection equipment involves a low risk of being exposed to suspension trauma

- Attachment point requirements: Must withstand 1,000 kg if certified, 1,500 kg for occasional use. Contact the crane workship when expert assistance is required. Training

· Documented training is also required when using personal fall arrest equipment. Storage of equipment

· The equipment must be stored in such a way that it is not exposed to corrosive environments. · The equipment must have annual inspection. · See the operating instructions for cleaning requirements. There may be restrictions on use of

detergents. Safety · Call 1333 in the event of an accident · Before all use of personal fall arrest equipment, you must consider how it will be possible to

rescue you down. In the event of a fall it must be possible to rescue a person as soon as possible. This may involve use of specially trained crew from the fire service or a lift.

· In workplace that are so inaccessible that rescue after a fall could take a long time, a different work method must be used (e.g. scaffolding).

Work on a roof where there is a risk of falling

The “Protection when working on roofs” brochure, published by BNL, the Norwegian United

Federation of Trade Unions and the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority has been used as a basis and states good requirements. Training Everyone moving about on or carrying out work on a roof must have safety training for this.

(“Roof course”)

Definition: Working on a roof where there is a risk of falling means all types of work to be carried out on a roof where there is a risk of falling. · Flat roofs: pitch less than 6o degrees

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· Sloping roof when the pitch is more than 6o degrees.

General moving about on roofs Moving about on roofs can involve a risk of injury. This may be because the roof is slippery due to frost, there is a risk of falling off the edge, poor visibility, etc. General moving about on a roof requires that you are aware of the risks involved. You should not go closer than 2 metres to the edge without being secured. On a sloping roof (a pitch of more than 6 degrees), you must also be secured for general moving about if the collective protection such as railings has not been established. Special circumstances and requirements when working on flat roofs When working on flat roofs where there is a risk of falling, the employee must always be protected from falling off. Collective safety measures, such as railings or scaffolding are desirable, but for short-term work, personal fall protection may be used. There must always be safety measures when working closer to the edge of the roof than 2 metres. When there is strong wind, a slippery roof surface, poor visibility and other special circumstances, the safety requirements are also increased for a distance of more than 2 metres from the edge of the roof.

Requirements for use of collective safety measures: · Railings must be minimum 1.0 meter, with a handrail, knee rail and toe board. · The railing must withstand a normal load, applicable to railings. · The entire work area must be secured. The work area includes access, transport routes, the

areas where the work is carried out and storage areas. · The part of the work area that is more than 2,0 metres from the edge of the roof may be

demarcated using other equipment than railings. i.e., if the whole work area is more than 2.0 metres from the edge of the roof, it is sufficient to mark the work area. The marking must be strong enough to withstand the wind and weather, such as a plank, fence, minimum 1.0 meter high. This is used where deemed necessary.

For short-term work, personal fall protection may be used as the only protection, but in order for the work to be classified as short-term, the following 4 criteria must be met:

· that the work involves inspection, minor repair and maintenance work and · that it does not involve construction of a new building, extension or addition and · that the total scope of the work does not exceed 4 man-hours and · that it is evident from the risk assessment that the work can be carried out safely without using

collective safety measures, such as railings or scaffolding. Special circumstances and requirements when working on sloping roofs

The requirements for flat roofs also apply here, but the requirement to secure against falling applies to the whole work area. The work area includes access, transport routes, the areas where the work is carried out and storage areas. Work on sloping roofs always requires protection at the lower edge of the work area, and at the gable end if the work area is at the gable end. Otherwise, the work area may be demarcated as described for a flat roof.

The railing or scaffolding requirement may be lifted

• for short-term work. Personal fall protection must then be used.

• when operating a lift, etc.

When working on a roof with a steep slope and / or a roof with a long way to the edge of the roof, it should also be considered whether personal fall protection should be used in addition to securing with railing or scaffolding.

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Appendix 5 Overview of enclosed rooms/spaces at Nikkelverk

Department Work site/operation Description

Calcination plant El-filter calcination plant Working inside

El-filter cleaning plant H2SO4 Working inside

Cooling pipe calcination plant Working inside

Cyclones calcination plant Working inside

Channels calcination plant Working inside

Ovens calcination Working inside and on top of

Oxygen production plant Absorber O2 production plant Working inside

Furnace 5 Briquette machine furnace 5

Myren driers inside

KL plant NiCO3 filter KL

Grate press building KL Over presser

Cu department Under Cu 1-2-3

Ni department Possibly under Ni 3

Electrowinning tanks Below and between

EMK/Crusher Bag mill KL Working inside

Tank tops 4th floor ML On top of

In general in the company

Under Redlers and bucket elevators The entire Nikkelverk

Below pipe trenches The entire Nikkelverk

The company area

Loading crane quayside Troen

Catch dam around the HCL tank, east quay Work on top of

Filter thickeners

Chlorine bunker

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Appendix 6 Table of certificate issuers

Overview of approved certificate issuers for the various gas measurement assignments

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Ivar Thorstensen *** On-line/Gas lab. 6-1491 X

Bjørn Berthelsen *** On-line/Gas lab. 6-1491 X

Yngvar H. Finne *** HSE dept. 6-1491 X

Trond K. Sæterlid *** R&D lab 6-1491 X

Anne Lene B. Ilievski On-line/Gas lab. (6)1365 X

Ingunn Vågsnes HSE dept. 91390310 X

Tom Gundersen On-line/Gas lab. (6)1365 X X X X X

Arne H. Odderstøl C-shift (6)1026 X X

Ken Roger Lindekleiv A-shift 1041 X

Leif Ivar Fjære B-shift 1041 X

Per Fredrik Augland B-shift 1101

Terje Abrahamsen B-shift (6)1026 X X

Tom M. Øksendal AE-team (6)1021 X X

Jarle Johannessen A-shift (6)1026 X X

Tom Sløgedal D-shift (6)1021 X X

Frode K. Larsen D-shift (6)1026 X

Tore Dyrkolbotn E-shift (6)1021 X X

Morten Tolfsen E-shift (6)1026

Martin S. Larsen* Prod.adm. (6)1030 X

Hilde Ytre-Hauge* Main lab. (6)1360 X

Ståle Lygre Hoff* Main lab. X X X

Einar Andreassen* AE-team X

Magne Egebakken* Ni-electrolysis X

*Inspectors marked with an asterisk have now been assigned roles where it usually would not be suitable to undertake gas measurement work. Until further notice they have been approved and are available as back-up in e.g. vacation periods.

**Inspectors with a 5-day course as per definition have been approved for all gas measurement work. These inspectors must ensure that they have acquired the necessary knowledge when carrying out gas

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measurement in an area they are not familiar with, e.g. to ask more experienced certificate issuers and the foreman in the area.

***Coordination of gas measurements rotates among the persons marked in bold print. Gas measurements will primarily be ordered via calendar on the intranet, but the responsible inspector can also be reached on EX-approved mobile phone 95 47 34 08 (internal no. 6-1491).

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