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Health, Safety & Environmental Manual

Policy and Procedures

Interisle Construction & Fabrication Co. Ltd.- Policy and Procedures Manual. 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

POLICY STATEMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION

I. RESPONSIBILITIES

II. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

III. SAFETY TECHNIQUES

IV. PERSONAL PROTECTION

V. TOOLS

VI. EQUIPMENT

VII. FIRE PROTECTION

VIII. RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

IX. JOB REQUIREMENTS

APPENDICES

A. LOCK OUT/TAG OUT PROCEDURE

B. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURE

C. TANK CLEANING PROCEDURE

D. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE

E. BLASTING AND PAINTING PROCEDURE


1. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT

Inter-Isle Construction and Fabrication Company Limited was established for providing

construction and fabrication services for the marine, petroleum and other industries. The

company fully accepts its responsibility for providing the highest standards of health,

safety and environmental management within all its activities.

Inter-Isle management is committed and accountable for the communicating this policy

and for compliance with the company’s under taking. Management will ensure the

development, effective implementation, execution and monitoring of the HSE

Management Systems and its subsequent outcome.

GUIDING KEY ELEMENTS OF MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT IS TO:

• Provide safe work places, equipment and systems of work, empower employees

and contract workers to address unsafe or hazardous situations and to carry out

their work in a manner that does not present a risk to themselves, others or the

environment.

• Identify hazardous and control risks to as low as reasonable practicable where

they have the potential to cause accident/incident or unacceptable impacts to the

environment or the community.

• Consult employees on the establishment and management of HSE Standards that

facilitates a structured approach to the management of HSE performance.

• Comply with HSE Policies and Procedures and ensure full participation in the

Health and Safety Management Programme as a condition of employment for

every employee and contract employees.

• Prevent accidents/incidents, injuries and ill health by promoting a safe culture that

will encourage employees to proactively manage health, safety and environmental

risk through education, instruction, information, supervision in addition to an

incentive programme.

• Ensure operations comply and exceed where practical all applicable legislation of

Trinidad and Tobago and other management systems to which Inter-Isle

subscribes and where applicable, adopt international standards.

Mr. Sean O’Connor Review date: November 04, 2013

Managing Director

INTER-ISLE CONSTRUCTION &

FABRICATION COMPANY LTD.


2. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT

Inter – Isle Construction and Fabrication Company Ltd recognizes environmental

protection as one of the guiding principles and key component of sound business

performance.

We are committed to providing quality services in a manner that ensures a safe work

place for our employees and minimizes our potential impact on the environment. We will

operate in compliance with the relevant environmental legislation and will strive to use

pollution prevention and environmental best practices in all that we do.

To accomplish these objectives the Company will:

• Where required by legislation, develop and maintain appropriate emergency and

spill response programmes.

• Strive to continually improve our environmental performance by regularly

reviewing the policy in light of our current and planned activities.

• Regularly communicate our environmental programme to our tenants, clients,

customers and the public and encourage them to support it.

• Avoid unnecessary use of hazardous materials products and to take all reasonable

steps to protect human health and the environment when such materials must be

used, stored or disposed of.

• Train, educate, and inform our employees about environmental issues that may

affect their work.

• Promote environmental awareness among our employees and encourage them to

work in a responsible manner.

• Purchase and use environmental friendly products that have been selected based

on low toxicity or environmental friendly, durability, use of recycled material that

have the ability to be recycled, refilled or refurbished.

• Control and reduce employee exposure to all known or clearly suspected

occupational health and safety risks by maintaining all our equipment in a safe

condition and providing appropriate personal protective equipment for use by all

employees.

• Further our objectives evaluate and assess our performance and compliance with

stated EHS policy, principles and management practices.

Mr. Sean O’Connor Review date: November 04, 2013

Managing Director


3. QUALITY POLICY

Inter-Isle’s Quality Policy was established to provide services that will consistently meet

or exceed our customers requirements and expectations, are delivered on-time, and at the

greatest value.

The Company is committed to continuously striving to improve our services, process and

the overall effectiveness of the Quality Management Systems through compliance with

ISO 9000 standards.

Will ensure that this policy is understood, implemented and maintained by all persons

working for Inter-Isle.

We will communicate the Quality Policy to all employees and will provide copies to

interested parties on request.

_________________ 04/11/13

Mr. Sean O’Connor Date

Managing Director


4. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS AND

REGULATIONS

The following HSE laws and regulations are applicable to the various operations of Inter-

Isle.

4.1 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT – 2004 AMMENDED - 2006

This act repealed the Factory Inspectorate Division of the Ministry of Labour. I was

established to ensure the safety, health and welfare of workers in the workplace;

4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT – 2000

This act binds the state:

Promote and encourage among all person better understanding and appreciation of the

environment;

4.3 PUBLIC HEALTH ORDINANCE CH: 12.04

The regulation deals with the protection of the health of the general public from either

direct or indirect effects of pollution;

4.4 FIRE SERVICES ACT – CH: 35.50

The act was established for the purpose to save and protect life or property from damages

or destruction by fire or other hazards, whether fire related or not;

4.5 THE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES AND

EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL BILL ACT No. 8 – 2009

The act was established as an “ambulance service” which means a service that is held out

to the public as available for the transport of a patient by an ambulance involving an

emergency ambulance call;

4.6 CHAGUARAMAS DEVELOMENT AUTHORITY ACT CH 35.02

The Authority shall have the power to alienate the freehold or grant leases for the term of

more than thirty years with an option for a further term not exceeding thirty years except

with the consent of the President.

4.7 INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY (ISPS) CODE

The main purpose of the code is to establish an international frame work involving co-

operation between Contracting Governments, Government agencies, local administration

and the shipping and port industries to detect security threats and take preventative


measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities used in international

trade.

5. GENERAL INFORMATION

The safety guidelines presented in this manual are standard “Ship Repair Industry” safety

practices and should be followed by all workers.

Workers who disregard or violate established safety rules or cause accidents through

unsafe acts may be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of

employment.

This manual will help you to understand and comply with the safety requirements of our

company.

At INTERISLE CONSTRUCTION & FABRICATION CO. LTD. safety is a

condition of employment. When you go to work, you must accept Safety – the safety of

yourself and the safety of the people and facilities with which you work. Each employee

must accept that his supervisor has a responsibility for working safely. It is extremely

important that you should understand HOW each task is to be done in a safe manner –

and if you do not know, stop and ask your Supervisor before you begin work.

Safety…is performing your daily task in the safe manner, which you have been shown.

Safety…is protecting people and equipment from hazards.

Safety …on the job is REQUIRED!

Local project safety rules must be followed.

During orientation a supervisor will advise you on local safety requirements for your job.


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CONTACT

Step 1: Assessment

� Medical Person in

charge (MPIC)

(Generally Ship's Captain)

� Marine Base MPIC

� Nearest Platform MPIC

� Dr. Ross Millar

o 624-7395

o 662-3377

o 625-LISA

o Pager# 2617

� SDA Community

Hospital

o 622-1191

o 622-1192

Step 2: Medevac Initiated

Decision made by Captain in consultation

with medical advice and Project Engineer

Ambulance: 800-5483

911or

663-7200

2

INJURED / SICK PERSON

Indicate: No. of persons concerned

Position of vessel & Weather Conditions

3

Step 3: Local Contacts

Vessel Operators:

� Interisle Constr. & Fab.Co.Ltd.

o Kishan Daniel

� (o) 634-2370

� (h) 665-9132

� (m)682-9321

o Sean O'Connor

� (o) 634-4229

� (f) 634-4145

� © 678-0448

� Hospitals

o SDA Community Hospital

� 622-1191

� 622-1192

� Dr. Ross Millar

o 624-7395

o 662-3377

o 625-LISA(5472) ID#2617

MEDICAL EVACUATION CONTINGENCY PLAN

Step 4: Client Primary Contacts:

� Logistics Coordinator:

__________________

o (o)

o (f)

o ©

� EHS Contact:

__________________

o (o)

o (f)

o ©

� Project Supervisor:

__________________

o (o)

o (f)

o ©

� Operations Manager:

__________________

o (o)

o (f)

o ©

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CONTACT CONTACT




6. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST – PLANT PERSONNEL

In the event of:

Ψ Fire/Explosion

Ψ Major Hazardous Material Spill

Ψ Severe Weather/Natural Disasters

Ψ Medical Emergency

Ψ Acts of Violence

CALL:

1. Emergency Response Co-coordinator �Gladstone Phillip �744-0722

2. Incident Commander �Roger Martins�680-8616

3. Security � OFFICER ON DUTY �634-2372

OPERATIONS OFFICERS

a) Peter Lovell � 643-3628 b) Selwyn Marshall � 643-4043

FIRST AIDERS

� �




7. EMERGENCY CONTACT CHART

EMERGENCY AGENCY CONTACT

No

Other

No’s

Injury/Illness/Death

Global Medical Services (EHS)

624-4343

911

Injury/Illness

St. James Medical Complex

622-3772

Security (Main Gate)

St James Medical Complex

622-4173

Injury/Illness

Dr Ross Millar

624-7395

662-3377

Reporting Agency

Occupational Safety & Health Authority

623-6742

Fire/Explosion

T&T Fire Services (Chaguaramas Station)

634-4344

990

Spills/Environment

MI

679-8200

679-5165

Reporting Agency

Environmental Management Authority

628-8042 628-8044

622-9134

Natural Disasters

Office of Disaster Preparedness Management

640-1285 640-8653

640-8905

Police

Carenage Police Station

637-3123

Police (CDA)

Chaguaramas Development Authority

634-4364

634-4227

Security (ISPS Designated

Authority)

International Ship and Port Facility Security

623-0933

Marine Accident/Incidents

Trinidad & Tobago Coast Guard

625-4939 734-4439

634-4414

INTER-ISLE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM

NAMES POSITION OFFICE EXT HOME CELL

Roger Martins Property Manager PFSO 634-4266 232 632-2765 680-8616

Gladstone A. Phillip HSE Manager 634-4266 228 -- 744-0722

Prisco Liverpool Senior Safety Officer 634-4266 228 750-7752

Nizam Mohammed Project Manager 634-4266 226 620-3467

Sean O’Connor Managing Director 634-4266 229 629-2656 678-0448

Security Main Gate 634-4266 225 724-4985 (BG)


8. INTER ISLE CONSTRUCTION & FABRICATION CO. LTD.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

9. RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1 The Responsibilities of the Managing Director will be to: -

• Have overall and final responsibility for Health, Safety and environment in the

Company.

• Ensure that there is an up-to-date and effective Policy for Environmental,

Health, and Safety, and will periodically appraise the Policy to effect the

necessary changes.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

SEAN O’CONNOR

FINANCIAL COMPTROLLER

ALPHEIUS JEFFERS

DRIVER RECEPTIONIST

ANGELIC PEGUS

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

NICOLE CAMACHO

OFFICE MANAGER

JOANNE FORBES

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

ESTHER SEELAL

MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

KAYSHO BRIDGEMOHAN

PRODUCTION MANAGER

NIZAM MOHAMMED

ESTIMATOR

WALTER LEUNG

HSE MANAGER

GLADSTONE PHILLIP

PROPERTY MANAGER

PFSO/SECURITY

ROGER MARTINS

RSR HOLDINGS LTD


DIRECTORS

SEAN O’CONNOR

ROBERT AUERBACH

CHAG-WHARF SERVICES LTD


WELDING SUPERVISOR

SELWYN MARSHALL

FITTER SUPERVISOR

CHAKA WRIGHT

SHIERAZ MOHAMMED

ALVIN KALICHARAN

CHRIS BARRUSE

FITTERS

NOEL SPINKS

RAY HARRIPAUL

MARIO MAYERS

RIGGERS

KEYATTA CONLIFF

KENDELL GONZALES

STORES ATTENDANT

SHERWIN BEST

SAFETY OFFICERS

PRISCO LIVERPOOL

RONALD PETERKIN

QA/QC

ANTHONY JAIKERANSINGH

WELDERS/FABRICATORS

CONRAD CIELTO

KIRWIN BAYNES

GARY VICTOR

RAPHAEL MARTIN

GABRIEL RICHARDS

CRANE OPERATORS

FRED ADOLPHE

EDWARD SINANAN

MICHAEL KISSOON

SHAM NAREND

HELPER

DAVID PIERRE

ELECTRICIAN

DAVE WESTON

DOCK ATTENDANT

KEVIN SHEPHARD

F/LIFT OPERATORS

KELVIN CUMBERBATCH

GARFIELD OXLEY

JOHN FELIX

SECURITY OFFICERS

WILLIAM YOUNG E/Sgt

DEAN ALEXANDER E/Cpl

QUINTE SALANDY E/C

MELVILLE THOMAS S/O

ANDERSON CONSTANT S/O

ANDREW HERNANDEZ S/O

DAWSON JOSEPH S/O

NIGEL FORBES S/O


• Ensure the provision of adequate resources to meet Environmental, Health, and

Safety needs.

• Ensure that the Company’s Safety Policy is properly and effectively

implemented.

• Ensure that all employees are aware that it is their responsibility to take “all

reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others”.

• Publicly support all persons carrying out this policy.

• Delegate responsibilities as may be necessary to ensure the effectiveness of

the Policy.

9.2 PROJECT MANAGER

The Project Manager will be responsible to the Managing Director, and will be

held accountable for ensuring compliance with both legislation and the objectives

of the Company‘s Environmental Health and Safety Policy within his

responsibilities. As part of the management team, he will strive for a progressive

reduction in accidents by a continuous improvement of safety standards.

Specifically the Responsibilities of the Project Manager are: -

• To ensure that the Company’s Environmental Health and Safety Policy is

properly and effectively implemented in his areas of control.

• To provide and maintain a suitable departmental organization for

implementing the policy.

• To ensure that all employees under his control know, clearly understand and

accept their responsibilities under the company’s Environmental Health and

Safety Policy and that they are equipped to play their part.

• To ensure that a documented Induction Training Program detailing

employment, Health, Safety and Environmental matters is available for new

employees.

• To ensure that new employees undergo Induction Training in Environmental

Health and Safety.

• The arranging of Environmental Health and Safety Training for all levels of

employees.


• To ensure that provision is in place to cater for the Health of workers under

his control by maintaining adequate First-Aid facilities on sites managed by

him.

• To advise on appropriate disciplinary action when Environmental Health and

Safety Rules are violated.

• To compile and maintain accident reports and statistics for effective accident

prevention.

• To arrange for consultation with appointed workers’ representative and un-

represented employees in the workplace, to ensure that progressive and

positive methods are adopted for promoting safety and health at work. Also to

make arrangements for the participation of workers’ representative and

employees on development of such measures.

• To ensure where appropriate responsibilities for Environmental, Health and

Safety are detailed in job description.

• To conduct workplace inspections at agreed intervals, to ensure compliance

with the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety Policy and any legal

requirements, in force.

• To ensure that where necessary, adequate and sufficient stocks of personal

protective equipment are available for use.

• Ensure that all Accidents and Near Misses are reported, investigated and

recorded. Also that remedial action is taken to prevent re-occurrence.

• To delegate responsibilities as appropriate.

• Role Model – Good Environmental Health and Safety Behavior.

9.3 HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER

The HSE Manager reports to the Managing Director and will be responsible for

all safety, health and environmental matters as it relates to the organization and

maintaining the company’s safety, health and environmental policy

He or she will provide quality information and supervision as it relates to the

management or risk and controls in the workplace. Be able to recognize hazards,

implement controlling measures to eliminate injury in the workplace.


He or she is responsible for the protection of the environment as it relates to

pollution, waste disposal and the handling of hazardous chemicals.

He or she is responsible for ensuring that employees adhere to the policy,

procedures and guidelines of the company.

Responsibilities of the HSE Manager:

• The establishment and monitoring of the safety and health policy

• The establishment and monitoring of the environmental policy

• The establishment and monitoring of the quality policy

• Provide technical guidance and support as it relates to managing risk

• To monitor the company’s permit to work system

• To manage the safety department

• To introduce new technology and method in the organization

• Training and development as it relates to safety, health and the

environment

• To conduct drills as it relates to safety on a regular basis

• Managing the day to day operations of the company to eliminate

workplace injury

• To manage the records of the company as it relates to it’s policies

• To conduct annual risk assessment

• To conduct internal audits and be the lead in external audits as is directed

by top management

• To have an understanding of the marine industry as it relates to the

company operations

9.4 HSE SENIOR OFFICER

The HSE Senior Officer reports to the HSE Manager and will be responsible for all

safety, health and environmental matters as it relates to the organization. The maintaining


of records as it relates to permit-to-work, inspections, accidents, incidents and near-

misses reports.

He or she will assist in providing quality information and supervision as it relates to the

management of risk and controls in the workplace. Be able to recognize hazards,

implement controlling measures to eliminate injury in the workplace.

He or she is responsible for ensuring that employees adhere to the policy, procedures

and guidelines of the company.

Responsibilities of the HSE Senior Officer:-

• To assist in the monitoring of the safety and health policy

• To assist in the monitoring of the environment policy

• To assist in the monitoring of the quality policy

• Provide support as it relates to managing risk

• To assist in monitoring the company’s permit to work system

• To maintain a suitable recording system of all accidents, incidents and near-

misses within the organization

• Assist in the training and development as it relates to safety, health and the

environment

• Assist in the conducting of drills as it relates to safety on a regular basis

• Supervise the day to day operations of the company to eliminate workplace injury

• To assist in conducting annual risk assessment

• To have an understanding of the marine industry as it relates to the company

operations

9.5 SAFETY OFFICER

The Safety Officer reports to the HSE Senior Safety Officer and will be responsible for all

safety, health and environment matters as it relates to the organization. The maintaining

of records as it relates to permit-to-work, inspections, accidents, incidents and near-

misses report.


He or she will assist in the control of workplace hazards and be supervised in the

controlling measures to eliminate injury in the workplace.

He or she is responsible for ensuring that employees adhere to the policy, procedures and

guidelines of the company.

Responsibilities of the Safety Officer will be:-

• To ensure that procedures and guidelines of the company’s policy are followed

• To monitor employees behavior to eliminate workplace injury

• To ensure that employees are wearing full PPE in the work area

• To administer first aid

• To ensure the company’s permit-to-work system is enforced

• Assist in the conducting of drills as it relates to safety

• To assist in recognizing hazards and implement controls

• Assist in the training of employees as it relates to safety, health and the

environment

• To ensure that all fire extinguishers are kept serviceable

• To have an understanding of the marine industry as it relate to the company’s

operation

9.6 SUPERVISORS

Supervisors are responsible to the Project Manager for ensuring Compliance with the

requirements of the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policy, within the areas

under their control.

Specifically These Responsibilities are:-

• To ensure persons under their control are adequately trained and fully aware of

any hazards in their section

• To familiarize themselves with the company’s Health, Safety and

environment policy and ensure its implementation at their level

• To report, record and investigate all Accidents and Near Misses in their section

and recommend remedial action for implementation.


• To ensure employees use or wear all protective clothing and equipment

required for particular jobs and to arrange for replacements as may be

necessary.

• To instruct all employees under their control in the recommended safe job

procedure pertaining to particular operations.

• To enforce all Safety Rules and regulation as they apply to their area or as

directed by Management.

• To maintain good housekeeping conditions within the work area.

• To carry out regular inspections of the work area so as to ensure compliance

with the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety Policy.

• To identify training needs in respect to Environmental, Health and Safety.

• To report to the Project Manager any unsafe conditions which may affect the

Company’s ability to meet the terms of the contract.

• Role Model – Good Environmental Health and Safety Behavior

9.7 EMPLOYEES

Employees have a duty to take reasonable care of their own Health and Safety and

the Health and Safety of anyone who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

No employee shall be required or knowingly be allowed to work in an unsafe

environment.

To this end employees will: -

• Be familiar with and comply with proper health and safety practices

• Co-operate with management and supervision in meeting the requirements of

the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety Policy.

• Operate only on Equipment and Machinery they are trained and authorized to

use, and ensure safe operating procedures are adhered to.

• Take care of Safety Equipment provided for their use and ensure it is not

misused or abused.

• Report all Accidents, Near Misses and Misconduct to their immediate

Supervisor or other responsible person.


• Wear Personal Protective Equipment provided and as required for the job.

They must report any defects found with the equipment that is likely to reduce

protection.

9.8 CONTRACTORS

Contractors are responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining their

safety programmes, to meet the goals and objectives as stated by Inter Isle

Construction and Fabrication Company and for monitoring the programmes of

their employees, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with Inter Isle

expectations.

• Contractors have the responsibility to comply with the State Occupational

Safety and Health Act, 2004, Inter Isle Safety Manual, and with any

requirement where work is being conducted.

• To this end the Contractor’s supervisor will seek advice from Inter Isle HSSE

Supervisor to become familiar with their Safety Policy.

• Provide all personal protective equipment for the work for which they are

responsible, including safety glasses, hard hats, protective foot wear, fall

protection and other safety equipment as required.

• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping. Workplaces must be kept

organized with all debris, waste materials, etc., cleared as work progresses.

• Stop all work in an area should an imminent danger condition is discovered.

The contractor is responsible for ensuring that immediate action is taken to

eliminate all unsafe acts/or conditions. If the contractor delays or refuses to

take corrective action, Inter Isle may elect to do the following:

• Immediately cease operations

• Correct the situation and back-charge the contractor for expenses incurred

9.9 CLIENTS/OWNERS

General Responsibilities

Prior to Inter Isle beginning work on any vessel or project, the client/owners,

representatives, employees, visitors and contractors of the said vessel or project shall

attend an orientation with Inter Isle HSE Manager. During this orientation, the specific

safety policy of the client/owner will be reviewed to ensure that it meets Inter Isle

expectations, and is suitable for the task to be done.


The names and credentials of all the clients/owners professionals that will be assigned to

the project shall be provided to the Inter Isle HSE Manager for review and coordinating

with Security prior to starting work on the contract.

Clients/owners are also required to comply with:

• The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), laws and regulations

• International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

• Inter Isle safety manual and any requirement imposed by Inter Isle operations

where the work is being conducted

• Provide all their personnel with the necessary personal protective equipment

(PPE)

• Keep all registers, records and reports up to date and properly completed and

maintained for review by regulatory agencies

Any client/owner or other persons responsible for any particular project or job,

condones, ask or allows work to be carried out in or around unsafe acts or conditions

shall be immediately removed from the facility.

9.10 VISITORS

Visitors to the facility to the facility are required to comply with:

• The State Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2004, Inter Isle Safety Policy and

with any requirements where work is being conducted.

• Visitors must seek advice from Inter Isle HSE Supervisor to become familiar with

the safety procedures.


• Visitors MUST provide their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), inclusive

of hard hats, safety glasses, boots/shoes which must be worn between the Main

Gate and the Vessel at all times.

• Short pants, soft shoes, armless jerseys will not be permitted. A safety hat may be

provided for visitors by Security.

• Visitors MUST observe warning signs; especially in RESTRICTED areas.

• Visitors are responsible for ensuring that immediate action is taken to eliminate

unsafe acts/condition while on the facility.

• Visitors MUST participate in Emergency Evacuation drill exercise while on the

compound.

• Visitors MUST co-operate with Security and other staff members.

• Visitors MUST park their vehicles as directed by security officers.

Visitors who fail to comply with this policy shall be removed immediately from the

facility or refuse entry.

10. TRAINING

10.1 Training is the acquisition of knowledge, skills and competencies as a result of the

teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relates to specific tasks. The

aim of training is the improving a person’s capability, capacity, productivity and

performance.

In addition to the basic training required for a trade, occupation or profession there is the

need to continue training beyond initial qualifications to maintain, upgrade and update the

skills throughout one’s working life.

The company is therefore committed for ensuring that all level of employees attend

specific job and refresher training in keeping with all regulatory standards.

Failure to participate in mandatory training exposes the individual to risk of injury. This

not only impacts our ability to conduct our mission, but it also places the company in a

state of non-compliance with the OSHA regulations. Proper training records will be kept

for each employee to ensure that they have received the appropriate training.

Specific job and refresher training includes but not limited to:-

Crane operations

Fork and man lift operations

Welding and fabrications

Rigging and lifting


Fire prevention

First aid administration

10.2 NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION

10.2.1 The purpose of the new employee orientation programme is to introduce new

employees to the work environment and to acquaint them with both the opportunity and

responsibility of employment.

10.2.2 New employee safety orientation discusses the company’s overview on health,

safety and environment policies

Safety orientation discusses the company’s overview on health, safety and

environment policy, emergency/evacuation procedures, tool box meeting, fire

prevention and protection, hot work, permit to work system, wearing of PPE,

crane and forklift operations, lockout/tagout, fall protection, incident reporting,

confined space entry, drug and alcohol testing policy

This programme is mandatory for all new hire employees and used as refresher

for present employees as the need arises

I. GENERAL HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

RULES

The following rules are to protect you and your co-workers. Any violation may be

grounds for disciplinary action including termination.

1) No unauthorized work may be started in any area or on any equipment without

consent of the IICF Project Manager

2) Good housekeeping is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to report any

unsafe conditions caused by “clutter” or “spillage, which can not be immediately

corrected, to his supervisor.

3) Horseplay or fighting on IICF premises is prohibited

4) All work-related injuries/illnesses or vehicle collisions, no matter how slight, shall

be reported immediately to your supervisor.

5) Possession, use distribution or being under the influence of prohibited drugs or

unauthorized alcohol while on the job or company property is prohibited.

6) The use or possession of firearms, deadly weapons or unauthorized explosives on

IICF property is prohibited.


7) Operation of equipment having a “DANGER, DO NOT OPERATE” tag is

prohibited.

8) Safety hard hats, glasses and footwear will be worn at all times on IICF premises.

Work vests will be worn while working on the sides of vessels or over water.

9) Climbing up or down ladders requires the use of both hands. Traveling up or

down stairs requires the use of handrails.

10) Eye/face protection such as goggles and/or face shield shall be worn during

grinding, welding drilling, scraping or any operation where foreign objects may

enter the eye.

11) Personnel shall wear proper hand protection when performing tasks that may

present injury to hands.

12) Do not apply compressed air to yourself or others.

13) Finger rings, wristwatches, and other jewelry, along with loose clothing,

unsecured long hair and other loose accessories shall not be worn when within

arm’s reach of unguarded operating machinery or electrical switchgear.

14) Safety harnesses with properly secured lanyards and/or retractable lifelines must

be worn when working at heights six (6) feet or more above another level and at

all times while working over water.

15) Running in work areas, except for emergency purposes, is prohibited.

16) Use only proper tools and equipment maintained in good working condition.

17) Fire extinguishers and all other emergency equipment must be in good condition,

inspected regularly and kept clear of any obstruction.

18) Use proper lifting techniques such as bending of the knees, obtaining assistance,

or mechanical lifting aids when lifting loads.

19) Erect barricades/flagging around areas of hazardous work, such as open holes,

work areas, trenches and over head hazardous work.

20) No one shall walk or stand under suspended loads.

21) Attendance at weekly safety and tool box meetings, participation in emergency

drills are mandatory.


A. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

The Company shall provide PPE for use by its employees. The Company will ensure the

equipment is adequate and functional for the potential hazard.

The Company shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely

to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Employees are required to wear PPE provided, assist in ensuring profit and wear the

equipment continuously for the duration of exposure to the hazard.

PPE devices alone should not be relied on to provide protection against hazards, but

should be used in conjunction with guards, engineering controls, and sound

administrative practices.

Procedure

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn by employees during activities

involving potential hazards that may cause injury or impairment in the function of any

part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. Employees are

required to follow instructions of the Supervisor and wear the PPE provided, as and when

required. All equipment should be inspected before and after each use.

There are basically seven parts of the body of which one or more may be exposed to

injury during a potentially hazardous job activity. These are:

1. Head

2. Eye

3. Ear

4. Nose

5. Body

6. Hand

7. Foot

Head Protection

Head protection shall be worn in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head

from impact, flying or falling objects (e.g., working below other workers who are using

tools and materials which could fall below), or electrical shock and burns.

Helmets for protection against impact and penetration of falling objects shall comply with

(ANSI) Z89.1.1986. Helmets for protection against electrical shock and burns shall

comply with ANSI Z89 .2. 1971.

Eye/Face Protection


Suitable eye or face protection shall be worn when there is the potential for exposure to

the eyes or face from flying particles, molten metal, chemical splashes, gases or vapors or

potentially injurious light radiation. Side protection is required when there is a hazard

potential from flying objects. Detachable side protectors (e.g., clip-on or slide-on shields)

meeting the pertinent requirements are acceptable

.

Eye protection shall be durable, comfortable and easy to clean. Persons whose vision

requires the use of corrective lenses and who by nature of their job duties require eye

protection shall wear goggles or a full face shield that can be worn over the prescription

lenses.

The type of protection required shall be determined by the type and degree of the hazard

and shall comply with ANSI Z87.1 – 1989.

Respiratory Protection

Suitable respiratory protective devices will be provided by the company for use by

employees in areas where atmospheric contaminants are known or suspected to be present

Hearing Protection

Hearing protection will be provided by the company and must be worn in designated

areas, that is, where the noise level exceeds 85 dB/8hr average. Only hearing protection

approved for the area must be used.

Hand Protection

Hand protection shall be worn when hands are exposed to hazards such as those from

skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions,

punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns and harmful temperature extremes.

The type of hand protection used shall be based on the performance relative to the task(s)

to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards or potential hazards

identified.

Hand protection includes the following type of gloves:

• Rubber

• PVC

• Cloth

• Leather


Body Protection

Full body protection shall be worn when there is potential for contamination or exposure

to other parts of the body (e.g., legs, arms, back, chest) from heat, splashes from hot

metals and liquids, impacts, cuts, chemicals and radiation.

Body protection includes the following:

• Coveralls

• Aprons

• Disposable suits

• Rain coats

Fall Protection

Fall protection (safety harnesses) shall be worn and secured when working at a height of

six feet or more and above the ground or continuous floor level and other safeguards such

as complete guardrails, nets, or scaffolding are not practical or:

1. When working from crane-supported work platforms, beam scaffolds, boatswain

chairs, or other suspended platforms.

2. When working from Aerial lifts.

3. When working at any level where a serious hazard exists below-near or over water

that cannot be protected.

Foot Protection

Foot protection shall be worn when there is the potential for injury to the feet from falling

or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole of the foot, electrical hazards, hot surfaces and

slippery surfaces.

Foot protection shall comply with ANSI Z41 – 1991


EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

Purpose

The purpose of the Inter Isle Emergency Response Plan is to intensify the protection

of lives and property through effective planning, drills and training.

Since an emergency can occur at any time and from many causes, the potential loss

is the same – injury to personnel, damage to property and the environment.

The best way for reducing the effects of an emergency is by advance planning. Inter

Isle Emergency Response Plan is intended to provide pre-planned response to those

disastrous events, which can unexpectedly strike the facility.

Drills will be held on a regular basis so that workers and visitors to the facility will

become familiar with the procedures which must be followed in the event of an

emergency. Everyone on the compound at the time of a drill or actual emergency

MUST participate; there will be “NO EXCEPTIONS”.

These procedures were developed in order to lessen the impact of a disaster should

it occur at any time.

Policy

It is the policy of Inter Isle that in the event of an emergency or potential

emergencies, the company shall determine the type of evacuation after consultation

with the emergency coordinator.

Definitions

An emergency is any event that can cause deaths, or significant injuries to

employees, visitors, customers or the public or can shut down businesses, disrupt

operations, cause physical or environmental damage, or threaten the facility’s

standing or public image.

Therefore, the following events can be considered emergencies:

• Fire/explosion

• Major injuries/fatalities

• Bomb threats

• Civil disturbances


• Communication failure

• Hazardous material incidents/oil spills

• Floods of flash floods

• Natural disasters

Hurricane

Earthquake

Operational evacuation procedures

The following procedures MUST be observed in the event of an emergency at

Inter Isle facility.

The person(s) discovering a potential or actual emergency shall alert the HSSE

Supervisor, the Project Manager or the Property Manager/PFSO giving the

following information.

• The nature and type of emergency

• The Location of the emergency

• Your name and phone number

All questions must be answered to best of your ability and stay in contact for further

instructions.

Emergency Response Team:

The Emergency Response Team will consist of the most suitable personnel in Inter-

Isle. The team will be supported by persons assigned with special duties.

The mechanical department headed by the supervisor will form the support team.

The Emergency Team will comprise of:

1. Incident Commander – Property Manager

2. Emergency Coordinator – HSSE Supervisor

3. Fire/Safety Officers


4. First Aiders

5. Wardens

6. Support Team

7. Security

Duties of Command Group

Incident Commander:

Upon being notified of an emergency, the Incident Commander will report

immediately to the Command Post and take command. The Commander will be in

charge of coordinating the emergency operations and directing the command group

such as Fire, Safety, Security and Wardens. He will also liaise with the appropriate

external agencies which are:

1. Designated Authority (DA) T & T Coast Guard

2. Trinidad & Tobago Fire Services

3. Trinidad & Tobago Police Services

4. Chaguaramas Development Authority (CDA) Police

5. Office of Disaster Preparedness Management

Emergency Coordinator:

Upon being notified of an Emergency, the Coordinator will report directly to the

scene of the emergency begin an assessment of the situation and initiate contact with

the Incident Commander informing him of the nature of the emergency.

The Coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination of the Emergency

on the scene of the emergency.

Notify the other members of the Emergency Team, advising them of the nature of

the emergency and what assistance is required.

Fire/Safety:

Safety/Fire Official:

Will be responsible for:


Ensuring that all persons have vacated the offices and other work areas and by

liaising with the Wardens

Conducting the head count to ensure that all persons are accounted for and that

injured persons are attended to.

Inspecting buildings and work areas to ensure they are safe to re-enter.

Security Officers:

Security officers on the scene will be responsible for:

Protection against sabotage of property and materials

Control of bystanders, vehicular traffic and visitors

Control of the movement and parking of vehicles in the area, keeping all access to

the building free of obstruction

Directing all responding vehicles to the scene of the emergency

Wardens:

Appointed wardens will be responsible for:

Ensure that the evacuation procedures are carried out in an efficient manner.

Cooperate with Senior Company Officials.

Monitor escape routes and ensure that they are free from obstruction.

Check areas in the building and for persons left behind, in toilet etc.

Provide feedback to the Emergency coordinator

Inform workers when to return to the building following termination of the

emergency, as advised by the coordinator.

Evacuation Procedures:

On hearing the Emergency Alarm immediately

Office Personnel

1. STOP what you are doing.


2. Switch off and secure computers and other machines.

3. Secure all important documents and personal items.

4. Close and secure filing cabinets.

5. Make way out of the building through the nearest emergency exit. These are

marked above each exit door.

6. If in a room close door when leaving.

7. Do not return into the building for any thing.

8. Walk briskly, do not run.

9. Non-essential personnel go to the Assembly Point.

Fabricators, Welders, Mechanics etc.,

1. Shut down welding plants and cutting troches.

2. Shut down engines, generators, pumps and other equipments.

3. Secure area.

4. Leave area immediately.

5. Do not return for anything.

6. Non-essential personnel go to ASSEMBLY POINT.

7. Walk briskly, do not run.

Visitors and other persons:

On hearing the alarm go to the ASSEMBLY POINT at the main gate. You will

receive further instructions after the ROLL CALL

Do not leave the facility until given the instructions to do so.

Do not congregate around the main entrances, these areas MUST be kept clear at all

times.

All persons should familiarize themselves with the GREEN and YELLOW arrows

on the evacuation plan posted.


ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, REPORTING, and RECORD KEEPING

Purpose

This procedure provides the guidelines for investigating and reporting accidents. All

accidents will be investigated to determine the causes and enable corrective action to

prevent similar recurrence. Investigations will be documented and records kept for future

references.

Scope

The procedure is applicable throughout the Company’s operations and to all contractors

engaged in activities for the company at its premises or those of a customer. The term

accident in this procedure applies to work related mishaps which result in injury to

personnel or damage to property.

Procedure

All injuries (no matter how minor) involving IICF personnel must be reported by the

injured person to his supervisor immediately. Injuries suffered by a customer or third

party personnel should be reported in accordance with the procedures of the injured

person’s employer, and also reported to an IICF supervisor immediately.

Near-misses and property damage accidents are to be reported as set forth in the IICF

HSE Manual.

Procedures for filling out the reports and investigating accidents and near-miss are set

forth in the IICF Manual.

Injuries are classified as follows:

First Aid - Injured employees treated on the premises and continues to work.

Medical Aid - Injured employee treated by a doctor and discharged. Employee

returns to work next day.

Lost Time - Injured employee requires treatment by a doctor and is given time

Off from work to recuperate.

Reportable

Lost Time - Injured employee requires treatment by a doctor and is given three

(3) or more days off from work to recuperate.


Accident Investigation

There are two main reasons for investigating all accidents. First, it is essential to ascertain

the cause or causes of the accident, which could be associated with poor standards of

machinery safety or an unsafe system of work.

Secondly, once the causes are identified, it is essential to prevent a recurrence of that

accident. Accidents, particularly fatal accidents, can have a serious effect on the morale of

the workforce. They may result in lost production, and damage to structural items, plant

and machinery, raw materials and finish products, all of which can cause financial losses

to the organisation.

Dangerous occurrences

A dangerous occurrence is a major incident as a rule which has the potential for

significant damage and potential loss of life.

Near Misses

A near miss is an unplanned and unforeseeable incident which could have resulted, but

did not result, in death, injury, damage or loss.


Plant, equipment and vehicles:

It is the policy of the company that all plant, equipment, and vehicles will be properly

maintained, fenced and controlled that operators and drivers are not exposed to risk or

injury.

Risk assessment:

Inter-Isle shall make and continue to make sufficient assessment of

• The risk to the health and safety of the employees to which they are exposed wile

at work; and

• The risk to the health and safety of persons not in the employment arising out of

or in connection with the conduct of business


TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 1. Always use the right tools for the right job, and use it in the right manner.

2. The use of improper or defective tools or apparatus is prohibited. Examine before

use.

3. The handles of all striking tools must be wedged or properly bonded to assure a

tight fit of the handle.

4. Be cautious while using sledgehammers. Make sure work is secure and the

hammer will not strike obstructions, which might deflect a blow.

5. Do not use a sledgehammer on wrenches not designed for this type of service.

6. Grinding wheels must not be used in areas where gaseous or flammable fumes are

likely to be present. A “Hot Works Permit” is required before a grinding wheel

can be used in such areas.

7. A “Hot Works Permit” must be obtained before using electric motor driven tools

in areas where gaseous or flammable fumes are likely to be present.

8. Tools with sharp points or edges should be segregated when stored in drawers or

toolboxes.

9. All files must be equipped with handles.

10. Remove oil and grease from tool handles so these will not slip from the hands

while in use.

11. Do not leave tools or materials on scaffolds, ladders or other elevations from

which they may fall.

C. BARRICADES

1. Needed for excavation, near roof edges, around overhead work and similar areas.

Hole covers or barricades must be placed at all floor openings.

2. Clearly visible Danger Signs must also be strategically placed in the area.

D. LADDERS

1. Straight and extension ladders must be tied off.


2. Stepladders must be fully opened and set level.

3. Work facing the ladder with both feet on the rungs.

4. Stay off the top step of stepladders.

5. Ladders used to gain access to a roof or other area shall extend at least three feet

above the point of support.

E. SCAFFOLDS

1. Guardrails, midrails and toe boards are required.

2. Lock all wheels before using.

3. Never move scaffolds with people on them.

4. Tie off, at six feet and above.

5. Use ladder for access- never climb bracing.

F. SIGNS

1. Use them when necessary and remove promptly when no longer required.

2. Pay attention - they mean what they say.

G. WELDING AND BURNING

1. Remove combustible materials from the immediate area.

2. Check equipment for safe working condition.

3. Hot Work permits are required on some projects before starting work.

4. Determine location of nearby fire extinguisher, or get one for the job.

H. RIGGING

1. Know proper use of chainfalls, come-a-long, chokers, shackles and clamps.


2. Never raise a load over people.

3. Use tag lines to control load.

4. Know Capacities of rigging equipment and weight of loads

5. Coded slings must be used at all times (All slings must be inspected before use.)

I. FIRE PROTECTION

1. Smoke only in designated areas.

2. No “ strike anywhere” matches allowed.

3. Hot Work permits are required for welding, burning or other open flames on some

projects.

4. Know the fire alarm signal and how to turn on an alarm.

5. Know where the fire extinguishers are and how to use them.

6. A Fire watch must be appointed on all jobs.

J. DANGER TAGS

1. Are placed on switches and valves that must not be operated

2. Have printed on them “HANDS OFF -DO NOT OPERATE”.

K. EXCAVATIONS

1. Check shore or slope before entering.

2. Have proper access.

3. Protect others with barricades.

4. Keep soil back four (4) feet from edge.


L. FLAMMABLES

1. Store in properly labeled containers.

2. Keep away from smoking, welding, burning or other source of heat

3. Flammable liquid containers must be equipped with proper safety dispensing

faucet.

M. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. No job is to start until you get a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) from your foreman

N. HOUSEKEEPING

1. Keep everything in its proper place.

2. Put scrap, trash and other waste in the right containers.

3. Clean up tools and work area as your job progresses.

4. Keep cords and hoses seven (7) feet overhead, or lay them flat outside of

walkways.

5. Keep all materials, tools, and equipment in a stable position (tied, stacked or

Chucked.)

6. Maintain clear access to all work areas.


II. SAFETY TECHNIQUES

Experience has proved that the following “safety tools” thoughtfully applied by

supervisor and worker alike are necessary if a job is to be free of serious injury.

This section is to instruct you on the mechanics of how you are to use these tools.

A. SAFETY ASSIGNMENT

Before assigning a man to any job, new or repetitive, his supervisor is responsible

for giving him safety instructions - that is, showing and explaining to him the

safety precautions and actions that must be taken before proceeding with the task.

You are responsible for understanding and following this assignment - if you don’t

understand, ASK; if your supervisor fails to give you your safety assignment, ASK.

If you have physical limitations inform your supervisor.

B. MENTAL DISTRACTION Mind in one place and body in another spell danger. If you have a personal

situation persistently bothering you, tell your supervisor so he can consider this

before assigning your job.

C. MEETINGS

Your foreman will hold daily toolbox safety meetings for his entire crew. The

purpose is to place accident prevention foremost in your mind, and to equip you

with the overall preventive action that will be necessary. Participate in the

meeting, contribute your know-how for the less experienced, and ASK if you

don’t understand.

D. ORDERLINESS

Keep your areas neat, it encourages safe work habits.

Major Orderliness Considerations Are:

1. Tools and working materials in proper storage.

2. Trash and scrap in correct containers

3. Materials stored safely.

4. Small items in boxes or bins.

5. Floor clean of tools, rod ends, and metal shavings.

6. Walkways clear.


7. Work tables occupied only by work at hand and tools required for work being

done.

8. Materials stored or contained so that fire has no place to start.

E. INSPECTIONS

Your responsibility is to give each tool or piece of equipment, a daily inspection

before using it. “Defects” should be tagged immediately, documented, and

supervisor notified.

Make a quick check of your work area at the start of shift each day to ensure “A-

OK” conditions, condition of access, power equipment moving in, new

excavations, occupancy with other groups, workers moving in overhead, or any

other changing conditions.

III. PERSONAL PROTECTION

A. HEAD -SCALP

1. Types of Eye Protection

a. Safety glasses- required at all times

b. Prescription safety glasses are acceptable.

c. Cutting goggles are:

i. Required for all gas welding and burning.

ii. No.3 density minimum.

iii. Plastic cover plate on both side of filter lens.

d. Fire Retardant Coverall and safety goggles are required for power

chipping, grinding, sawing and handling of corrosive liquids.

e. Full Face Shields and safety glasses.

i. Required for handling molten materials (lead, tar).

ii. May be used instead of goggles.

2. Precautions

a. Keep hands away from eyes.

b. Do not try to remove foreign matter yourself.

3. Ears

a. Earplugs are required to work in some areas. Check Supervision.

B. FACE & NECK


1. Face shield and safety glasses must be worn when:

a. Working with tar pots.

b. Working with acids.

c. Performing certain grinding operations.

d. Using Power saws, which can throw solid materials out.

2. Welding can cause arc burns. Keep your neck, face, hands and feet suitably

protected.

3. Frayed shirts are not to be worn around machinery.

C. FINGER, HANDS, AND WRIST

1. Gloves - suitable gloves should be worn when handling materials and

equipment.

PLASTIC OR RUBBER- COATED gloves are for special types of work

(Example: solvents, chemically treated material).

1. TAG LINES

a. Tag lines are to control loads and keep men away on all lifts made by

mechanical equipment… HANDS OFF LOAD!

b. Do not wrap tag lines around your hands or body.

2. RESTRICTIONS

a. Materials should be secure when using power tools. Don’t depend on your

Ability to hold against the power of machinery.

b. Rings or other jewelry should be removed while using power tools.

D. BACK

1. Use the legs while lifting objects, not the back muscles. Keep back straight

2. Never try to lift more than you can handle safely…consider size, shape and

weight. Consult your supervisor.

E. ABDOMEN

1. A kick-back apron is required while ripping material on radial arm saw, radial

table saws, and similar power machines.

F. LEGS, THIGHS, KNEES, SHINS, and ANKLES.


1. GENERAL.

a. Overall or pants must not have loose, torn or dragging fabric. Pants legs

without folds are recommended.

b. Consider stability before stepping into spots where material could shift and

pin the legs or feet.

G. FEET& TOES

1. Sneakers, sandals and other shoes of this description are not to be worn at any

time on construction site.

2. The wearing of low quarter shoes is discouraged

3. Rubber boots with safety toe protection shall be provided on jobs subject to

chemically hazardous conditions.

H. RESPIRATORY (Breathing)

1. Wear dusk mask for abnormally dust atmospheres.

2. Use ventilators, fans, and air movers as necessary.

3. Wear respirators for hazardous or toxic fumes.

4. Put on air -supplied mask for certain hazardous fumes and tank entry.

5. Check your supervisor before working in any fume conditions.

IV. TOOLS

A. HAND TOOLS

a. Every tool was designed to do a certain job; use it only for its intended

purpose!

b. Every tool needs care!

c. Keep your hand tools in peak condition- sharp, clean, oiled, dressed, and not

abused.

d. Worn tools are dangerous; for example the “teeth” in a pipe wrench can slip if

worn smooth; and adjustable wrench will slip, if the jaws are sprung; hammer-

heads can fly off loose handles.

e. Tools subjected to impact (chisels, star drills, and caulking irons) tend to

“mushroom”. Keep them dressed to avoid flying spalls.


f. Use tool holders.

g. Don’t force tools beyond their capacity or use “cheaters” to increase their

capacity.

h. Don’t use tools for pry bars.

B. PORTABLE POWERS TOOLS

1. Restrictions

DO NOT operate without instruction from your supervisor (Note: some activities

will require permits before starting work).

2. Major Hazards

a. Torque: The circular or rotating motion tools such as drills, impact wrenches,

saws, etc. which result in a strong twisting force. Be prepared in case of

jamming. Have good footing; use two hands, help as assigned, and be ready to

release the power switch or trigger (this should be “failsafe” so that it cannot

be locked “on”). Watch for “coasting” or idling motion.

b. Flying objects: can result from operating any power tool, so you must always-.

• Warn people around you.

• Use proper eye protection.

c. Contact with moving parts:

Keep moving parts directed away from your body. Never touch a power part

(such as drills, chucks, blades and bits), unless the power source is

disconnected.

d. Know about those near you and warn them! “Beware of Swinging

around” with the tools running; someone might be behind you.

e. Tool condition: Examine each power tool before using it. Look for damaged

parts, lose fittings, frayed or cut electric cords. Tag and return defective tools

for repairs.

f. Power Source: Air must be shut off prior to tool adjustments or the electrical

cord unplugged. Air must be “bled down” before disconnecting.

C. POWER TOOLS- (SHOP TYPES)

1. Certain power machines are to be run only by authorized operators after

proper training, along with a set of basic tools.


2. Adjustment, Servicing and Repairs

a. Shut down machines and take necessary actions to prevent accidental starting.

This may require complete Lock and Tag Procedure or simply unplugging the

power cord.

b. Replace all guards before start- up. Remove cranks, keys, or wrenches used in

service work.

c. Be sure that replacement parts are according to correct specifications; for

example grinder wheels must be approved for maximum RPM of the machine,

wood cutting bits for wood work, blades must have proper arbor shape, etc.

3. Operating Practices

a. Loose clothing, rings, and other jewelry should not be worn around

operation keep sleeves buttoned or rolled up.

b. Keep finger away from moving parts. Shut off machine to remove waste.

Use a brush to clean up and deburr. Be sure that machine is stopped and

not coasting!

c. Inspect at least daily before start-up. Look for loose or damage parts,

adequate lighting, lubrication, abandoned tools, or material that could

“vibrate into trouble”.

d. Use clamps or vise to hold work whenever possible.

e. Many machines have safety-interlocking devices, Be sure they work, and

Never By-Pass an Interlock Device.

f. Some machines use both air and electrical power. Both must be shut off to

make repairs or adjust moving parts. Beware of air left in the system -

“bleed down!”

g. Fire hazards are constantly about us. Oil, rags, and hot chips add up to

serious potential. Know where fire extinguishers are - keep machine area

clean.

h. Clear the immediate work area of other craftsmen and obstacles.

D MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

1. Hooks, Shackles, Beam Clamps, and Chokers.

a. Only one eye in a hook. Use a shackle to hold two (2) or more eyes.

b. All hooks must have a safety latch (steel erection and shake out hooks are

exceptions).

c. Always place a load in the center of a hook, never on the point.

d. Get approval from your supervisor before rigging from any structural

member, to assure that it will support the load being raised.


e. Never use plate grips, tong pipe clamps, etc., as substitutes for beam

clamps.

f. Hooks, shackles, and beam clamps should be inspected visually before

use. Make sure that the capacity is marked on the equipment.

2. Chain Falls and Hoists.

a. A chain hoist must be used within its rated capacity. Chain hoists are

designed so that one man can operate the hand chain to lift the maximum

load for the chain hoist.

b. Do not leave an unsecured and unattended load hanging on a hoist or a

chain fall.

c. Do not stand or have any part of the body below a load suspending on a

chain hoist.

d. Do not wrap the load chain around the load to be lifted.

e. Every chain hoist should be inspected visually before making a lift. Your

visual check should include (1) one hook for any irregularities, (2) chain

for wear or damage, and (3) housing and shelves for any signs of damage

from abusive treatments.

f. Use softeners, where possible, to obtain a “bite” on material being rigged.

3. Rope

a. Wire - visually inspect for frays, kinks, and worn spots before using.

b. Fiber - Visually inspect for excessive broken fibers, wear, and deteriorated

inner and outer strands prior to use

V. EQUIPMENT

A. GENERAL

You will be provided with equipment that is safe to use.

It is your responsibility to inspect your equipment before using it.

If the equipment becomes defective in any way, notify your supervisor at

once and place a “DEFECTIVE - DO NOT USE” tag on it.

Know the limitation of the equipment you see. Do not exceed those limits. Do not use

the equipment for any purpose other than its intended purpose. No work must be done

on equipment, belts, drives, conveyors, or vehicles while they are in operation unless

approved by project management. They must be shut down, locked and tagged, or

otherwise immobilized.

Equipment or tools must not be interchanged without permission.


B. SAFETY HARNESS

1 Required to be worn and tied off when working on :-

a. Any suspended platform or stage.

b. Any scaffold with incomplete handrail or decking

c. Ladders near edge of roofs and floor openings

d. Generally, elevated work without protection to keep you from falling.

2 How to Wear

a. Arrange so that the “D” ring is in the rear.

b. Not to be used for support or as a lineman’s belt.

c. Tie off immovable objects overhead and as short as possible. Maximum

fall –6 feet. Learn the correct knot ( bowline or stopper hitch

recommended)

C. LADDERS

General Information

a. Inspect before use.

b. Ladders are not to be painted except for numbering purpose.

c. Do not use ladder for skids, braces, workbenches or any purpose other

than climbing.

d. If it is necessary to place a ladder in or over a doorway, barricade the door

and post warning signs.

e. While ascending or descending a ladder, do not carry anything that will

prevent holding on with both hands. Use a handling line.

f. Keep both feet on the ladder rungs. Do not reach out for far objects, or

place one foot on a line or piece of equipment. Change the position of the

ladder as often as necessary.

g. Face the ladder when working from it. A full body harness is required if it

is necessary to work backwards from a ladder, and under certain

conditions, Check with your supervisor.

h. Only one man on a ladder at all times.

i. Metal ladders are not to be used near electrical equipment.

j. When not in use, return ladder to rack.

k. Generally, ladders are not to be used on scaffolds

l. Ladders shall be placed with a secure footing or they shall be lashed, or

held in position

m. Short ladders shall not be spliced together to make long ladders

n. Ladders shall never be used in the horizontal position as scaffold or work

platforms.


D. SCAFFOLDING

1. General

Before Starting Work On A Scaffold, Inspect Visually To Determine That:

a. Guardrails, mid-rails and toe boards decking and 18- gauge wire are in

place.

b. All wheels are locked on movable scaffolds.

c. Locking pins are in place at each joint.

d. Personnel must wear full body harness properly tied off on any scaffold

platform not equipped with standard handles, or complete deck.

e. Does not change or remove scaffold members unless authorized.

f. No one is allowed to ride on a rolling scaffold when it is being moved.

Remove or Secure all tools and materials on the deck before moving.

g. Do not climb on or work from, any scaffold handrail or brace member.

Use a ladder to get on the scaffold.

h. The project supervisor must approve the erection of a scaffold exceeding

50 feet above the base plates.

i. All scaffolds must be erected level and plumb, on a firm base.

j. Scaffolds must be tied and stabilized with outriggers when the height is

three times the smaller base dimension. Scaffolds must also be tied off

horizontally every thirty feet.

k. Adjusting or leaving screws shall not be used on scaffolds equipped on

wheels. Adjusting screws shall not extend more than 12 inches of thread.

l. Check with your supervisor for all safe working loads on all scaffolds.

m. Do not alter any scaffold member by welding, burning, and cutting,

drilling or bending.

n. Do not stack materials more than 24 inches on the scaffold deck.

o. Do not rig from scaffold handrails, mid rails, or braces.

p. Patented metal scaffolding. Generally, parts and sections of scaffolding

made by one manufacturer are not to be used with other manufacturers.

q. Suspended Scaffolding.

i. Swinging stages, toothpicks, and boatswain, chairs, floats and

needle beams requires special approval by your craft

superintendent.

ii. Attach and secure safety belts before stepping on scaffolds and do

not remove until clear of the scaffolds. Tie off to independent

lifeline or building structure, one lifeline per man.

r. Decking

i. Scaffolds (or safety) planks are painted OSHA orange on each end

Use only for scaffolds decking .Do not store with ordinary lumber.


E. BARRICADES

1. Use

ANYONE WHO MAKES A HOLE OR OPENING IS RESPONSIBLE FOR

HAVING IT BARRICADED.

a. Required around most excavations, holes or openings in floors or roofs areas, edge

of roofs and elevated platforms, around certain types of overhead works, and

whenever necessary to warn people against falling in, through, or off.

2. Erection

a. Must be 42 inches high, square, and level.

b. Keep 4 feet back from the edge of excavations, holes, platforms, and roofs

unless a protective barricade is used.

c. Erect before a hole is cut and extended as the excavation progresses.

d. Return to the barricade storage rack when no longer needed.

e. Numerous excavations in one area may be barricaded effectively by erecting a

barricade around the general area.

3. Types

a. WARNING - these call your attention to a hazard but offer no physical

protection

Example: yellow synthetic tape on galvanizes stands or posts.

b. PROTECTIVE -these warn as well as provide physical protection from

falling. Example: wood post and rail, cable and wood post and chain.

F. HOLE COVERS.

1. Use

a. All holes or opening through floors or decking at all elevations must be provided

with hole covers or barricades immediately. Do not store material or equipment on

hole cover.

2. Placement.

a. Must have a sign reading: WARNING TEMPORY COVER - DO NOT

REMOVE UNLESS AUTHORISED”, or be otherwise identified.

b. Must be cleated, wired, or otherwise secured so it cannot slip sideways or

horizontally beyond the hole.


c. Must extend adequately beyond the hole.

3. Material

Three quarter inch plywood may be used; provided one dimension of the opening is

less than 18 inches; otherwise, two inch lumber is require

G. SIGNS

1. Numerous warning and instruction - type signs are available.

a. Signs are to be placed on barricade stands, posts, or otherwise suitable

locations.

b. They must be placed effectively, before work starts, and move to proper

storage when they are no longer needed.

c. Signs must be legible.

H. WELDING AND BURNING.

1. General

a. Keep welding leads and burning hoses clear of passageways.

b. Inspect all leads, ground, Clamps, welding machines, hoses, gauges, torches

and cylinders each day before use.

c. Be sure all fittings couplings and connections are tight.

d. Avoid breathing fumes. Use a blower or a respirator.

e. No welding or burning is to be done on a closed vessel or tank, or any vessel

or tank that has to be decontaminated (cleaned).

f. Before striking an arc or lighting a torch, check with your supervisor to see if a

Welding and burning permit is required. This permit is required in most Plant

Operating Areas.

g. Each Welder is responsible for containing sparks and slag and / or removing

combustibles to prevent fire.

h. A 20- pound , or larger, dry chemical extinguisher must be within 30 feet of

any welding, burning or open flame work. Be sure you know how to

operate the fire extinguisher.

I. Hoses and welding leads should not be run through doorways. If necessary,

protect them from damage.

j. Ensure fashback arresters are fitted on hoses.

2. Welding (Electric)

a. All works must have an adequate and separate ground. The ground lead must

be pulled from the machine to the work location.


b. Do not leave a rod in the electrode holder when you lay it down. Put stub ends

in a proper container - not on the floor.

c. All arcs should be shielded in operating areas.

d. You are responsible for the turning of your machine off at the end of your

shift.

e. An approved welding helmet must be worn. Use no less than a 9-filter plate,

with a safety plate on both side of the filter plate.

f. Never do electric welding from a metal ladder.

I. COMPRESSED AIR AND GASES

1. Check hose and couplings daily before use. Use only hoses designed to handle

compressed air.

2. Never crimp, couple and uncouple pressurized hoses. Shut off the valve and

bleed down hose.

3. Compressed air for cleaning workbenches and machinery must not exceed 30

PSI.

4. Keep hose off the ground or floor whenever they interfere with walkways,

roads, etc.

a. Compressed Gas

• Should be clearly marked / tagged so that the gas contained is clearly and

easily identified.

• No defective cylinders will be accepted or used. Defects include:

� Dents or bulges

� Corrosion

� Cracks or leaks

� Other recognisable defects

• Valve caps must always be used when transporting cylinders.

• No oil, grease or dirt should be present on connections. Oxygen gas

cylinders should be free of such matter because these can cause

explosions. Such cylinders are to be returned to the supplier promptly.

Oxygen and propane must be stored at least 30 feet away from each other.

• Exercise care with fittings to prevent cross threading.

• Always use cylinder carts to move cylinders, which should always be

upright and strapped two thirds high. Cradles must be used for lifting,

never use strings.


• A good practice to adopt is before connecting regulators to cylinder, the

valve should be opened briefly to clear any particles that may give

accumulated. Always ensure that no sources of ignition are close.

• In the event of leaks, quickly remove cylinders to outside of the work area

to an area free from any sources of ignition, with lots of ventilation.

• One should never completely empty a cylinder. This can cause

contaminants to be sucked into the cylinder.

• Never direct compressed air to anyone. Always ensure that compressor is

turned off when operations are to be done on hoses and fittings.

• Always bleed air lines after shutting off valves and before disconnecting

hoses and equipment.

• Air cleaning of machinery should be conducted at 300 psi or less

J. MOTOR VEHICLE AND POWER EQUIPMENT.

Vehicle and mobile equipment are to be operated by authorized personnel only.

1. Cars, Pickups, Trucks, Scooters.

a. The drivers are responsible for the safety of all passengers and the

stability of materials being hauled.

b. Wear seats belts.

c. Obey all speed limits and other regulatory signs. Give pedestrians the

right-of-way.

d. Look to the rear and sound your horn before backing

e. Shut off the motor to re fuel.

f. Shut off motor and set brakes before leaving.

g. Inspect each day before use.

h. Mount or dismount only when vehicle is stopped.

i. Keep arms, feet, and bodies inside. All personnel must be seated.

j. Personnel may not ride in the bed of any vehicle hauling equipment or

material unless your supervisor approves, and only after he checks the

stability of the equipment or material.

k. A flagman should direct the backing of a vehicle in congested areas.

l. Personnel may not ride in the bed of a dump vehicle, unless your

supervisor approves; and only after the bed is secured to chassis.

m. No more than three people may ride in the front seat of any vehicle.

n. Truck drivers must dismount from the cab and remain clear while truck is

being loaded by power equipment.


VI. FIRE PROTECTION

A. ALARMS

1. Know where the nearest fire alarm box is located.

Know how to turn on an alarm. Know the alarm, evacuation, and disaster

signal for your area; the proper exit route, and the disaster assembly area.

B. EXTINGUSHERS

1. Know where the nearest fire extinguisher is located. Know how to operate it.

Know the type of fire on which it should be use. Check the label. Be aware

that a fire may generate certain toxic fumes.

2. A Fire extinguisher of the proper type and size must be within thirty feet of

each open flame operation you perform.

3. Return extinguisher for service promptly after use.

C. COMBUSTIBLES

1. Combustible Metals must be kept away from steam lines, radiators, heaters,

and hot process and service lines. Combustibles under or near welding and

burning operations must be moved a safe distance away, or cover with fire

retardant material. Where this is not possible, all sparks and slag must be

contained in an approved spark catcher.

D. ORDERLINESS

1. Orderly work areas, free of trash and scrap, help prevent small fires from

becoming large disasters.

E. REFUELING

1. Equipment must not be refueled while running or when hot.

2. Attach ground wire before starting to refuel.

F. SMOKING

1. Smoke in approved smoking areas only. Discard butts in approved

containers, never in wastebaskets or trashcans.


VII. RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

Keep clear of all radioactive material or areas where work is being done with

radioactive active material. These areas will be barricaded and posted with a

radiation hazard sign.

VIII. JOB REQUIREMENTS

A. PERMITS

Written, properly authorized permits are required BEFORE you may begin any of

the following activities within certain operational areas.

i. “ WORK PERMIT”

Work permit for any type of work in some operating areas.

ii. “FLAME PERMIT”

Any flame or spark producing activity in certain operating areas, and in some

construction areas.

iii. “EXCAVATION PERMIT”

Excavating, concrete breaking or drilling inside or outside building

where potential dangers may exist in operational areas.

iv. “TANK ENTRY PERMIT”

“RESTRICTED ACCESS PERMIT”

Tank entry or entry into any confined space when working in operational

areas.

v. “OPERATORS PERMITS”

Explosive tools used in operational areas. All permits must be posted at a

designated spot at the work site. Read applicable permit and follow

instructions to the letter.

B. DANGER TAG AND LOCKOUT

Danger tags are used only to prevent operation of a switch, valve, or piece of

equipment in cases where someone may get hurt or equipment may be

damaged.


1. DO:

a. Place your tag and lock personally - do not have someone else do it.

b. Sign the tag, date it, and put your badge number on it.

c. Have a construction electrician lock and tag all electrical switches

d. Use only the standard danger tag.

e. Remove your lock and tag when you have completed the job.

f. Destroy your tag when you have removed it, and use new ones when

needed.

g. All tags used by electricians must be accompanied by their lock.

h. Try the switch after locking and tagging before starting work to make sure

that you have the correct one.

2. DON’T

a. Remove someone else’s tag or operate valve, switch or device that has

another operator’s danger tag attached. You are subjected to immediate

dismissal if you do so.

b. Lock and tag a device unless specifically instructed to do so by your

supervisor.

c. Place danger tags on defective tools and equipment.

C. ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY AND APPARATUS

1. Hot Work

This means working on or near energized electric lines or equipment and

is not to be done unless approved by site management.

D. MATERIAL HANDLING

a. Use gloves where cuts or splinters are possible.

b. Lift with the legs - keep back straight.

c. Know the weight of any object to be handled. If weight is excessive, get

help

1. Mechanical Handling

a. Know the weight of the object to be handle.

b. Know capacity of handling device you intend to use.

c. Use tag lines to control loads.


d. Get rigging instruction from your supervisor before beginning.

2. Material Preparation

a. Clean up ragged metal edges.

b. Pull all protruding nails and wires or bend them flush.

c. Set on donnage for ease of handling.


E. STABILITY CONTROL – MEN, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

You must ensure that your person, your material and your equipment are safe

from unexpected movement - falling, slipping, rolling, tipping, bowling or any

other uncontrolled motion.

1. Use full body harness as required.

2. Protect the area below you.

3. Put absorbent on all grease and oily spills immediately, and then clean up.

4. Chock all materials and equipment as necessary to prevent rolling - pipe

drums.

5. Tie down all light, large - surface- area material that might be moved by the

wind.

6. When working at heights, secure tools, equipment and wrenches from falling.

7. Do not store materials or tools on girts, ducts, lighting fixtures, beam flanges,

hung ceilings or similar elevated locations.

F. ACCESS

1. Man Access

Except in special instances approved by tank work or restricted access permits,

routes leading to and from all work locations must be free and clear (with

minimum obstructions), and well lighted.

a. Walkways clear.

b. Stairways clear.

c. Ladders not blocked.

d. Emergency exit identified and clear. Check your foreman as to the route and

access you are to use in and out of excavation, to roofs, and in and out of

process areas and buildings.

2. Equipment and Material access

a. Do not block any emergency equipment or electrical disconnecting

switches.

b. Stack, store or spot material so men and material handling equipment

can reach it readily.


G. EXCAVATIONS

1. Excavation must be barricaded to protect pedestrians and vehicles and

proper access provided.

2. Spoil dirt may be used to barricade one side of a ditch or similar excavation

– all dirt must be piled at least four feet back from the edge of excavation.

3. Barricade excavation areas before “Hole is opened” or ahead of work

progress.

4. Excavations must be sloped or shored when deeper than 5 feet.

5. Check all excavation walls before entering and after a heavy rain. Check

shoring daily or often in extremely wet weather.

6. An Excavation permit is required before digging in some construction

areas.

7. No one is permitted in an excavation when equipment is working next to

the edge.

H. TANK WORK

Do not enter a tank or confined areas until a valid “Tank entry Permit”

signed by a supervisor, is posted at work site and you are in a compliance

with the permit.

I. LIQUIDS - FLAMMABLES

1. Do not use any of the following types of liquids until given specific

safety instructions to do so. MSDS must be reviewed and a copy kept on

site.

a. Petroleum fuels

b. Solvents.

c. Thinners

d. Degreasers

e. Protective coating

f. Acids

g. Caustics

2. Do not mix different liquids or chemicals unless told to do so.

3. Spraying any of these liquids increases the fume and vapor problem and

creates fire and explosion hazards. Get full respiratory, ventilation, and

skin protection requirements.


J. LIQUIDS - CORROSIVE (ACIDS AND CAUSTIC)

1. Do not store, handle, apply or use acids or caustics until your supervisor

has given you detailed instructions, safety precautions and proper

protective equipment.

2. Never add water to acids - if dilution is needed, add acids to water.

3. Dispose of all chemical soaked material in the proper container.

ALL LIQUID CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED AS

TO CONTENTS.

K. TRASH WASTE AND SCRAP DISPOSAL

1. All trash, waste and scrap must be placed in properly identified

containers such as , trash, scrap material, oily rags, broken glass,

aerosol cans

2. When disposing of waste, manufacturer’s recommendation must be

adhered to.

3. The services of a professional Waste Disposal Company will be

employed. Ensure that they comply with Governmental and International

EH&S policies.


APPENDIX A

THE CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

Scope: This standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment

in which the unexpected energization or start up of the machines or equipment, or release

of stored energy could cause injury to employees. This standard establishes minimum

performance requirements for the control of such hazardous energy.

Affected Employee: Any employee whose job requires him/her to operate or use a

machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is being performed.

Authorized Employee: A person who locks out or tags out machines or equipment in

order to perform servicing or maintenance on that machine or equipment. An affected

employee becomes an authorized employee when that employee’s duties include

performing servicing or maintenance covered under this section.

Energized: Connected to an energy source or containing residual or stored energy.

Energy Source: Any source of Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Chemical,

Thermal, or other energy.

Hot Tap: A procedure used in the repair maintenance and service activities, which

involves welding on a piece of equipment (pipe lines vessels or tanks) under pressure in

order to install connections appurtenances. It is commonly used to replace or add

sections of pipeline without the interruption of service for air, gas, water, steam, and

petrochemical distribution systems.

The procedure shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization,

rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to

enforce compliance.

Protective Materials and Hardware: Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter

pins, self locking fasteners, or other hardware shall be provided by the employer for

isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources.

Lock out Devices and Tag out Devices: shall be singularly identified; shall be the only

device(s) used for controlling energy; shall not be used for other purposes; and shall meet

the following requirements:

Durable: Lockout and tag out devices shall be capable of withstanding the

environment to which they are exposed for the maximum period of time that

exposure is expected.


Tag out Devices: shall be constructed and printed so that exposure to weather

conditions or wet and damp locations will not cause the tag to deteriorate or the

message on the tag to become illegible.

Tags: shall not deteriorate when used in corrosive environments such as areas

where acid and alkali chemicals are handled and stored.

Standardized: Lockout and tag out devices shall be standardized within the

facility in at least one of the following criteria: Color; shape; or size; and

additionally, in the case of tag out devices, print and format shall be standardized.

Substantial:

Lockout devices, Lockout devices shall be substantial enough to prevent

removal without the use of excessive force or unusual techniques, such as

with the use of bolt cutters or other metal cutting tools.

Tag out Devices: Tag out devices, including their means of attachment,

shall be substantial enough to prevent inadvertent or accidental removal.

Tag out device attachment means shall be of a non-reusable type,

attachable by hand, self-locking, and non-releasable with a minimum

unlocking, and strength of no less than 50 pounds and having the general

design and basic characteristics of being at least equivalent of a one-piece,

all environment-tolerant nylon cable tie.

Identifiable: Lockout Devices and Tag out Devices shall indicate the identity of

the employee applying the device(s).

Tag out devices shall warn against hazardous conditions if the machine or

equipment is energized and shall include a legend such as the following: Do Not

Start. Do Not Open. Do Not Close. Do Not Energize. Do Not Operate.

Periodic Inspection: The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy

control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of

this standard are being followed.

An authorized employee other than the one(s) utilizing the energy control procedure

being inspected shall perform the periodic inspection.

The periodic inspection shall be conducted to correct any deviations or inadequacies

identified.


EMPLOYEE TRAINING

Retraining shall be provided for all authorized and affected employees whenever there is

a change in their job assignment, a change in machines equipment or processes that

present a new hazard, or when there is a change in the energy control procedures.

Additional retraining shall also be conducted whenever a periodic inspection of this

section reveals, or whenever the employer has reason to believe that there are deviations

from or inadequacies in the employee’s knowledge or use of the energy control

procedures.

The retraining shall re-establish employee’s proficiency and introduce new or revised

control methods and procedures, as necessary.

The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being

kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee’s name and dates of

training.

Notification of Employees: Affected employees shall be notified by the employer or

authorized employee of the application and removal or lockout devices or tag out devices.

Notification shall be given before the controls are applied, and after they are removed

from the machine or equipment.


COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PROGRAME

All employees are required to comply with restrictions and limitations imposed upon

them during the use of lockout.

The authorized employees are required to perform the lockout in accordance with this

procedure. All employees upon observing a machine or piece of equipment, which is

locked out to perform servicing, or maintenance shall not attempt to start, energize, or use

that machine or equipment.

Types of Compliance Enforcement to Be Taken for Violation of the Above

Sequence or Lockout

1. Notify all affected employees that servicing or maintenance is required on a machine

or equipment and that the machine or equipment must be shut down and locked out to

perform the servicing or maintenance.

2. The authorized employees shall refer to the company procedure to identify the type

and magnitude of the energy that the machine or equipment utilized, shall understand

the hazards of the energy, and shall know the methods to control the energy.

3. If the machine or equipment is operating shut down by the normal stopping procedure

(depress the stop button, open switch, close valve, etc.)

4. De-activate the energy isolating the device(s) so that the machine or equipment is

isolated from the energy source.

5. Lock out the energy isolating device(s) with assigned individual lock(s).

6. Stored or residual energy (such as that in capacitors, springs, elevated machine

members, rotating flywheels, hydraulic systems, and air, gas, steam, or water pressure

etc.). must be dissipated or restrained by methods such as grounding, repositioning,

blocking, bleeding down, etc.

Types of Stored Energy-Methods to Dissipate or Restrain

7. Ensure that the equipment is disconnected from the energy source(s) by first checking

that no personnel are exposed, then verify the isolation of the equipment by operating

the push button or other normal operating control(s) or by testing to make certain the

equipment will not operate.

CAUTION: Return Operating Controls to Neutral or off Position after Verifying

the Isolation of the Equipment


8. The machine or equipment is now locked out. Restoring Equipment to Service. When

the servicing or maintenance is completed and the machine or equipment is ready to

return to normal operating condition, the following step shall be taken.

Method of Verifying the Isolation of the Equipment.

1. Check the machine or equipment and the immediate area around the machine to

ensure that nonessential items have been removed and that the machine or

equipment components are operationally intact.

2. Check the work area to ensure that all employees have been safely positioned or

removed from the area.

3. Verify that the controls are in neutral.

4. Remove the lockout devices and reenergize the machine or equipment.

NOTE: The Removal of Some Forms of Blocking May Require Re-Energization of

the Machine Before Safe Removal.

5. Notify affected employees that the servicing or maintenance is completed

and the machine or equipment is ready for use.


APPENDIX B

Confined Space Entry Procedure

As Confined Spaces are identified, evaluations shall be made as to whether the space is

i. Permit Required Space or

ii. Non – Permit Confined Space.

Permit Required Confined Space

A Permit Required Confined Space (PERMIT SPACE) means a Confined Space that has

one or more of the following characteristics:

1. Contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere;

2. Contains material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant;

3. Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by

inwardly converging walls or by a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a

smaller cross-section; or

4. Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.

Non-Permit Required Confined Space

A confined space that does not contain or with respect to atmospheric hazards, have the

potential to contain any hazard capable of causing death or serious physical harm.

� If an employer can demonstrate that the only hazard posed by the permit space is an

actual or potentially hazardous atmosphere and continuous forced air ventilation can

maintain the permit space safe, the employer must develop monitoring and inspection

data to support this. If entry is necessary to obtain the data, entry shall be performed in

compliance with the permit program. The testing of actual or potentially hazardous

atmospheres is accomplished by:

1. Safely moving entrance cover

2. Guarding the entrance with barrier

3. Test internal atmosphere with a calibrated, direct reading instrument, in the order of:

i. Oxygen content

ii. Flammable gasses

iii. Potential Toxic air

4. Elimination of hazardous atmosphere by continuous forced air ventilation

5. Testing atmosphere and documentation that atmosphere remains safe


Permit - Required Confined Space Entry Procedures/Programme

If it is necessary to enter the permit space to eliminate hazards, the Permit–Required

Confined space program shall be followed.

Permit for a Permit-Required Confined Space Entry:

1. Prevent unauthorized entry; i.e., signs, barriers

2. Identify hazards before employees enter

3. Develop procedures

a. Specify acceptable entry conditions

b. Isolating unwanted forms of energy; blanking or blinding, removal of pipe

sections, double block and bleed; lockout and/or tag out.

c. Purging, inerting, flushing, or ventilating to eliminate or control atmospheric

hazards

Inerting will Cause an IDLH Atmosphere

d. Provide pedestrian, vehicle, or other barriers to protect entrants from external

hazards.

e. Verifying that conditions remain acceptable during authorized entry.

4. The Employer must provide the following equipment at no charge to employees.

The Employer must maintain and ensure that employees use this equipment

properly.

a. Testing and monitoring equipment; i.e., check oxygen, flammable gas, and

toxic gas as well as applicable radiation, noise, temperature, etc.

b. Ventilating equipment needed to obtain acceptable entry conditions.

c. Communications equipment necessary to maintain contact with entrants.

d. PPE where engineering controls do not adequately protect employees. Proper

respiratory protection shall be used. For IDLH atmospheres a SCABA, self-

contained breathing apparatus, or SAR, Supplied Air Respirator with escape

bottle for egress must be used. Proper clothing shall be compatible with the

particular hazards, i.e., chemical, temperature etc.

e. Lighting to provide safe, illuminated working environment (intrinsically safe

or explosion proof)

f. Barriers and shields to protect entrants from external hazards

g. Equipment such as ladders necessary for safe ingress and egress


h. Rescue and emergency equipment, i.e., retrieval equipment for non-entry

rescue; each authorized entrant shall use a chest or full body harness with

retrieval line attached. The other end shall be attached Toa mechanics device

fixed point outside this permit space. A mechanical device shall be available

to retrieve personnel from vertical type permit spaces more than 5 feet. (any

opening 5 feet above entrant) Wristlets may be use in lieu of Harness if the

employer can demonstrate the Harness to be hazardous and Wristlets provide

a safer alternative. Retrieval systems shall be used unless the retrieval

equipment would increase the overall risk of entry or would not contribute to

the rescue.

i. Any other equipment necessary for safe entry into and form permit spaces.

5. Evaluate permit space conditions

a. Test conditions to determine if acceptable conditions exist. If isolation of the

space is unfeasible because the space is large or part of a continuous system,

pre-entry and continuous testing will be performed.

b. Test permit space to determine acceptable entry conditions are maintained.

c. Test first for oxygen, combustible gasses and vapors, and then for toxic gases

and vapor.

6. Provide attendant for duration of entry operations.

Duties of Attendant:

� Knows the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the

mode, signs, or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure;

� Is aware of possible behavioral effects of hazard exposure in authorized entrants;

� Continuously maintains an accurate count of authorized entrants in the permit

space and ensures that the means used to identify authorized entrants is done

accurately.

� Remains outside the permit space during entry operations until relieved by another

attendant; Attendant may perform a rescue if they have been properly trained and

if they are properly relieved by another qualified attendant.

� Communicates with authorized entrants as necessary to monitor status and to alert

entrants of the need to evacuate the space;

� Monitor activities inside and out side the space to determine if it is safe for

entrants to remain in the space.

� Summon rescue and other emergency services as soon as the attendant determines

that authorized entrants may need assistance to escape from a permit space hazard.

� Responsible for warning unauthorized persons that they must stay away from the

space, advise the unauthorized persons that they must exit immediately if they

have entered the space, and inform the authorized entrants and the entry

supervisor if unauthorized persons have entered the permit space.


7. Designate all persons who have active roles (i.e., attendants, supervisors, persons who

test the atmosphere) identify duties, and train as required.

8. Develop procedures for:

a. In-plant or outside rescue service

b. Emergency services for rescued employees

c. Preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting rescue

9. Develop and implement procedures for preparation, issuance, closing off permit

space,

and canceling Permit. Employer must retain canceled entry permit for one year.

a. Permit space

b. Purpose of entry

c. Date and duration of entry

d. Entrants

e. Attendants

f. Entry supervisor

g. Hazards of the permit space

h. Measures used for isolation

i. Acceptable entry conditions

j. Results of testing, initial and periodic

k. Rescue and emergency services

l. Communications to maintain contact

m. All safety equipment; i.e. PPE. Testing, communications, alarms, rescue, for

compliance.

n. Any other pertinent information to ensure employee safety

o. Any additional permits, such as hot work (riveting, welding, cutting, heating and

any other spark producing operations).

3. Permit System

� Before entry is authorized, the employer shall document the completion of measures

required for entry by completing an entry permit.

� Before entry begins, the entry supervisor identified on the permit shall sign the entry

permit to authorize entry.

� The completed permit shall be made at the time of entry to all authorize entrants, by

posting it at the entry portal or by any other equally effective means, so that the

entrants can confirm that pre-entry preparations have been completed.

� The duration of the permit may not exceed the time required to complete the assigned

task or job identified on the permit.

� The entry supervisor shall terminate entry and cancel the entry permit when:

i. The entry operations covered by the permit have been completed; or


ii. A condition that is not allowed under the entry permit arises in or near the permit

space.

� The employer shall retain each canceled entry permit for at least one year to facilitate

the review of the permit-required confined space program. Any problems

encountered during an entry operation shall be noted on the pertinent permit so that

appropriate revisions to the permit space program can be made.

Duties of an Authorized Entrants

The Employer Shall Ensure that all Authorized Entrants:

� Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information of the mode,

signs or symptoms, and consequences of exposure;

� Properly use equipment as required

� Communicates with the attendant as necessary to enable to monitor entrants’ status

and to enable the attendant to alert entrants of the need to evacuate the space.

� Alert the attendant whenever:

1. The entrant recognized any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous

situation, or

2. The entrant detects a prohibited condition.

� Exit from the area as quickly as possible whenever:

1. An order to evacuate is given

2. The entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous

situation,

3. The entrant detects a prohibited condition, or

4. An evacuation alarm is activated.

Duties of Entry Supervisor /Competent Person

The employer shall ensure that each Entry Supervisor:

� Knows the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the

mode, signs, and symptoms or consequences of exposure;

� Verifies, by checking that appropriate entries have been made on the permit, that

checks have been conducted and that all procedures and equipment specified by the

permit are in place before endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin;

� Terminates the entry and cancels the permit as required.


� Verify that rescue services are available and that the means for summoning them are

operable;

� Removes unauthorized individuals who enter or who attempt to enter the permit space

during entry operations; and

� Determines, whenever responsibility for a permit space entry operation is transferred

and at intervals dictated by the hazards and operations performed within the space that

entry operations remain consistent with terms of the entry permit and that acceptable

entry conditions are maintained.

Rescue and Emergency Services

The following requirements apply to employees who enter permit spaces to perform

rescue services.

1. The employer shall ensure that each member of the rescue service is provided

With, the personal protective equipment and rescue equipment necessary for

making rescues from permit spaces.

2. Each member of the rescue service shall be trained to perform the assigned rescue

duties. Also each member of the rescue service shall have received the training

required for an authorized entrant.

3. Each member of the rescue service shall practice making permit space rescue at

least once every 12 months, by means of stimulated rescue operations in which

they remove dummies, mannequins, or actual persons from the actual permit

required confined spaces or representative spaces (stimulated permit spaces).

4. Each member of the rescue service shall be trained in basic CPR. First Aid.


APPENDIX C

TANK CLEANING PROCEEDURE CHECK LIST

OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES AND CLEANING PRINCIPLES

Ten Points to Check before Commencing Work

• HARD HATS, GOGGLES, GLOVES AND SAFETY SHOES ARE

ESSENTIAL.

• GASES ARE PRESENT UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVED.

• MUD CAN BE EITHER CAUSTIC OR ACID

• TANK ENTRY AND EXIT, TREAT WITH CARE.

• DUST ATTACKS LUNGS AND EYES.

• BAD LIGHTING CAUSES ACCIDENT.

• ALL LADDERS ARE DANGEROUS.

• HIGH PRESSURE WATER IS DANGEROUS.

• VACUUM LINES NEAR THE FACE CAN KILL.

• ASSUME ALL VALVES ARE FAULTY.

The Following Test Must Be Completed Before Personnel Commence Work.

The foreman must perform a GAS TEST and a pH READING.

Once these are DEEMED to be within the working limits, the SUPERVISOR can

authorize personnel to start work.


BEFORE COMMENCING WORK:

• Check that the Captain has signed the WORK PERMIT and that the boat is

PASSIVE.

• Assume that all VALVES are not in working condition.

• All SAFETY EQUIPMENT must tally to the checklist.

• The FOREMAN should be identifiable to its crew members.

Special care should be taken at the following: -

1. Entry into tank – Every tank entry has to be assessed for its potential dangers.

i.e. Depth to the floor, ease of Entry, condition of steps.

2. Where necessary a suitable harness and inertia reel with linear yard should be

used.

3. Ladders working inside must be treated with caution. All ladders must be held

and judgment taken on the safety aspect.

4. Good lighting must be provided at all times.

5. Working vacuum lines left in tanks for as long as possible to aid ventilation.

6. With several services accessing a tank through a single hatch.


Pre-Operational Checks

A supervisor must at all times, control all operations.

All equipment must be carefully inspected before each operation commences. In

particular, the following must be checked: -

1. All hoses must be in good condition, i.e. no blister or wearing of outer casing.

2. All hose couplings must be visually checked for good condition to threads.

3. Jetting guns and foot valves should have free operation of trigger; foot pedal and

dead mans handles.

4. Safety catches on guns should be checked for correct operation.

5. All nozzles should be checked for good condition and correct size for pressure /

volume required. Where threaded nozzles are used, the thread must be in good

condition.

6. Rigid lances must be visually checked for cracks or fractures. Threads must be

checked for good condition.

7. All adapters and other accessories must be visually checked.

8. Safety lights adequate to illuminate the working areas must be used. Safety lamps

or other means of illumination other than those approved by the company are not

to be used for any aspect of work carried out by Interisle Construction &

Fabrication Co. Ltd.

9. Clean to the standard required by customers as stated on job sheet.

10. On completion of Tank cleaning, a check on all tools and equipment used will be

made and the area of operations left clean and tidy prior to the acceptance by a

responsible person from the customers company.

11. All equipment is to be transported back to the base for cleaning and testing as

required.


Pre-Tank Cleaning Procedures

General

The process of cleaning begins with the customer stating the exact location of the tank(s)

and the standard finish required, e.g. Brine, Base Oil, and Mud Clean Standard etc. He

will determine the procedure and equipment to complete the job to his satisfaction.

Before entry is made to any tank or confined space, “Entry Certificate” must be obtained,

together with any other permit required by the customer. The duration of validity must be

ascertained if this is applicable.

Prior to work commencing, the Company Safety Officer will carry out a safety check of

the tank or vessel and record his checks and findings.

A list of equipment required for the task is prepared checked prior to use and then

checked again on completion of the tank.

All waste is to be transported to a designated licensed site unless directed by the

Operations Manager.

Plant requirement List

This list will usually be prepared in duplicate by the person in charge of the job in hand.

A requirement list is to be used for every job to check that the required items are

available, in safe working order and are accounted for prior to their return to base after

use.

Safety Valves

All safety valves used in harben pumps are accurately set. Unauthorized adjustment of

these valves could result in the valve not lifting in an emergency. Safety valves are

matched to plunger size fitted on the pump. Always ensure that the correct valve is being

used for a given plunger size.

Before commencement of any actual cleaning operations checks the following: -

a. Diesel driven units – check for correct operations of clutch or turbo coupling,

throttle and engine stop.

b. Check operation conditions are compatible with engine, i.e. flameproof or

explosive area. Remember that longer lengths of hose can always be used to

resite diesel unit in suitable position.


Nozzle Selection

Using nozzle selection chart provided, size of nozzle or working pressure a particular

nozzle will give, can be worked out.

Check plunger size fitted and: -

1. Determine volume of water that pump delivers (see pump sec. Sheet). Deduct

approximately 10% to allow for operation of unloader/pressure regulation valve.

2. Select working pressure required.

3. On selection chart, draw vertical line from volume delivered and horizontal line

from pressure required. Where two lines meet, this gives the nozzle diameter

required. If the point lies between two sizes, select the lower size, as there will be

insufficient water to create the desired pressure if the larger size is selected.

4. IMPORTANT: Gun reaction forces can be heavy and tiring. The reaction force

should not exceed 55lbs (25 kg). This can be evaluated by referring to the nozzle

selection chart.


Tank Entry Check

Are entry permits and / or supplementary permits required and, if so, have they been

obtained.

Complete the remaining details on the Tank Checklist. Check all equipment is ready and

available.

Prior to any work being undertaken, the substance in the tank(s) to be cleaned must be

checked against the list of substances contained in the EH40 Occupational Exposure

Limits for the current year (copies of this are held by the Operations Manager and in the

Safety Units).

If the substance is not contained in EH40, occupational exposure limits tables, or

included in the classification, Packaging and Labeling Regulations 1984 (amended 1988),

the operations manager will detail the procedures to be carried out for the Tank Entry

Check and the work routine for the duration of the task.

If the substance is not contained in the above lists and tables and is known to be non-

hazardous in that special precautions above the norm are not required, the normal Tank

Entry Check is to be made.

The atmosphere in any tank, vessel or confined space can create problems for persons

entering and therefore must be checked prior to entry, the finding recorded and

monitored. Oxygen level and gas check readings are to be made, and recorded in the

Tank Entry Check sheet at a minimum of thirty (30) minute intervals.

If there are any circumstances, class of work etc. that may dictate a greater frequency of

check, the Safety Officer or Shift Supervisor must note this on the Tank Entry Check

Sheet.


OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES AND CLEANING PRINCIPLES

OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

Tank Watchman:

� Monitor personnel, all elements affecting safety and to implement

evacuation.

� Maintain communications with personnel.

Team will report to site representative and confirm working arrangements as required: -

Order of work

Equipment storage / cleaning areas

Facilities

Manpower

Subcontractors

Site preparation paperwork

The site will be passed over for commencement and equipment will be assembled within

the designated area. Where appropriate, the designated area will be restricted with bunting

tape and warning signs placed.

Personal Protection:

All personnel will wear protective clothing during the operation. The choice of protective

clothing will depend upon the working environment, prevailing temperature, humidity

and type of respiratory protection worn.

VENTILATION

Vapor concentration will be reduced by ventilation. The choice of ventilation will depend

upon the entry permit. One of the following methods will be adopted: -


NATURAL VENTILATION

If there is sufficient access, natural ventilation may be adequate.

MECHANICAL VENTILATION

Compressed air

Blower fan and ducting

Extractor fan and ducting

Sludge will be removed prior to ventilation. Where practical, pipe work will be

disconnected and open ends blanked off.

Atmosphere monitoring will be carried out during ventilation and the vessels entry

conditions will be decided upon.

Operational Precautions

Check that the operation pressure of the pump does not exceed that of the accessories

being used.

Do not over adjust the pressure setting screw on the unloader valve. As soon as the

pressure stops rising on the pressure gauge, cease screwing down the adjusting screw.

Over adjustment will cause damage to the pump.

During jetting operations, the jetting operator must always be under observation or have

an adequate system of communication with another person readily available to give

assistance or to shut off the power to the pump. A minimum of two men per team is

recommended.

Always hold the gun firmly with two hands when jetting.

Never attempt to tie or wedge the gun trigger in the open position.

Do not continue to use defective equipment, get it serviced.

Note: - The failure of a gun to shut off correctly is an indication of wear of the

mechanism. Continued use can result in the gun failing to shut off.


No operator should be subjected to an unsafe or unreasonable gun reaction force. The

reaction force should not exceed 55 lbs. (25kg). This can be evaluated with reference to

the nozzle selection chart.

Note: - To counteract the gun reaction force, the tendency is to lean into it.

Operators should be aware that any unexpected stoppage of pressure and flow will

give an off balance condition

Personnel will enter the confined space as authorized by the site manager / Supervisor,

who will control the operation to ensure safety standards are maintained.

During the operation, one man will be detailed to remain at the entrance of each occupied

tank and will be responsible for maintaining contact (either visual or audible) and to

instigate evacuation.

The Foreman will be responsible for the maintenance and continual running of

equipment.

Liquid residues will be removed by either high pressure washing to a liquid form and

transferred to storage tanks or by manually digging, placing in bags and placed into skips

for disposal.

After waste removal, internal surfaces will be cleaned according to the standards required.


CLEANING STANDARDS

Mud Standard (to accept same product)

Flush lines through and drain clear of washings.

Remove solids / residues and washings from floor and sumps.

Squeegee floor and walls p to 1.5 meters.

Mud Standard (Change of Product)



Squeegee all internal surfaces.

Base Oil Standard (to accept same or change of product)




Option: Detergent Wash

Brine / Off Hire Standard




Option: Detergent Wash

Rag dry

Other Factors

1. Powders high in silicate material must be treated with caution.

2. High or Low pH material to be treated with caution.

3. High or low pH the main cause of gas generation.

4. Experience has shown that all condensed types of powders and liquids must be

assumed to be faulty.


5. Accidental discharge into liquid tanks can be dangerous and must be avoided at

all costs.

6. Line flushing (part of cleaning process) must be carried out caution. Care must be

taken that all tank cleaners in all tanks are warned of its commencement.

As the crew invariably flush the wrong lines.

7. Powder tanks, it is dangerous for compressed air and powder to be discharged into

a tank whilst being cleaned. There must NEVER be loading / off loading or

transfer or even running of the compressors while any of the powder tanks are

being cleaned.

8. Always assume all isolation valves are faulty.


EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Consult and familiarize yourself with the emergency plans onboard vessels or offshore

platform before starting work.

Tank Emergency

In the event of a person in difficulty in a tank: -

a) Inform the site supervisor to enable him to contact Emergency Services.

b) Attempt to remove person from tank using safety harness.

c) Do not enter tank except with full BA set, Safety Harness and Safety Back-up.

Spillage Emergency

In the event of a spillage: -

a) Inform the site supervisor to enable him to contact Emergency Services.

b) Ensure all personnel in the area affected are aware of possible danger and react

accordingly.

c) Follow appropriate steps laid down in emergency spillage product leaflet

(previously obtained from site contract).


HEALTH RISK PROCEDURES

Skin Contamination

1. Petroleum liquids, especially the lighter fractions, are fat solvents and contact with

them tends to remove the natural protective properties of skin fats. Thus they tend

to act as primary skin irritants that defat and dry the skin. Continued exposure to

such liquids may induce a form of dermatitis, in which the skin becomes dry,

cracked, reddened and sore. Any added cleaner or detergent to the pressure guns

must be treated with caution.

2. Prolonged contact with heavier fractions, either direct or through oily clothing,

may lead to oil acne (or oil folliculitis), which is the irritation of the hair follicles

and evident by blackheads, pimples and pustules.

3. The heavier fractions from crude oil, and higher boiling point oils deprived from

cracking and pyrolysis processes, contain complex polycyclic processes; contain

complex polynuclear aromatic (PNA). Certain of these, on prolonged and

repeated contact with the skin, are known to be carcinogenic.

4. Contamination trace high pH levels can cause burns.

Eye Contact

1. Eye protection should always be used where there is a possibility of spray, mist or

splashing reaching the eyes contact with unheated hydrocarbons is not generally a

serious problem.

2. Where there is eye contact with a petroleum substance, either as liquid or in a high

concentration of vapour, severe smarting of the eye may be caused, with irritation

of the conjunctiva. The immediate treatment should be to wash the eyes with

copious quantities of water for at least ten minutes. If irritation persists, medical

help should be sought.

3. Eye contact with chemicals and other substances used in a refinery should be

treated in accordance with the supplier’s instructions.

4. Eyewash must always be available.


Oxygen Deficiency

The natural air that one breathes contains 21% of oxygen by volume. Oxygen deficiency

(i.e. below 20%) may result from, for example, streaming out procedures, inert gas

purging, welding and burning operations in confined, poorly ventilated space. Suitable

breathing apparatus should be worn unless the space has been and remains adequately

ventilated, and a responsible person has tested and certified it as safe for entry without

breathing apparatus.

Note: - The presence of other gases in small quantities (e.g. Sulphur Dioxide) still renders

the Confined space dangerous at 21% oxygen.

Asphyxiation

Asphyxiation occurs when a substance interferes with the normal supply of oxygen to the

body tissues and with their essential functions.

Simple Asphyxiates are physiologically inert gases that act by dilution of atmospheric

oxygen below the level required for regeneration of the blood stream in the lung.

Examples are nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, and very little gaseous hydrocarbons

such as methane or ethane so long as these are free from hydrogen sulphide (H2S).

Chemical Asphyxiates damages the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood, even though

the oxygen supply itself may be normal. An example is carbon monoxide, which

combines more readily than oxygen with the hemoglobin to take up oxygen. Another

example is H2S, which exerts asphyxiate action by causing respiratory paralysis.

A form of asphyxiation may also result from the inhalation of irritant or corrosive

materials. Such as chlorine and ammonia, which affect the respiratory tissue.

Appropriate safeguards for safe handling of such substances should be followed as

provided by the supplier.

Asphyxiation cases should be moved to fresh air, kept warm and at rest and if

unconscious given oxygen. If breathing stops, artificial respiration should be given.


Ingestion

The ingestion (swallowing) of petroleum liquid may produce local irritation of the mouth

and the gastro-intestinal tract, or systemic effects from absorption into the blood stream.

These effects are more pronounced with the lighter products such as gasoline and

kerosene.

Ingestion is not usually serious for adults since taste and smell limit the amount

swallowed, and in general petroleum materials have a very low order of toxicity when

taken internally. The main hazard following accidental ingestion is aspiration of liquid

into the lungs and children are more susceptible in this regard than adults.

If petroleum products have been swallowed, the patient should be sent to hospital or

medical attention should be sought immediately. Vomiting should not be induced.

Absorption

Contact with the skin by petroleum and chemicals may result in both acute and chronic

effects, and these may be both local in nature (e.g. irritation, burning with corrosive

substances) or systemic, where a toxic substance in contact with body may be absorbed

through the skin and conveyed to various sites in the body (e.g. Certain pesticidial agents,

lead compounds etc).


PRINCIPLES OF CLEANLINESS AND HOUSEKEEPING

All operations will comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act, Environmental

Protection Act and Company Code of Practice.

Site checks will be carried out as follows: -

(Any defects found will be reported to the Supervisor / Foreman on site)

The site will be kept free from contaminants by supervisory personnel, unauthorized

release of potential pollutants will be treated as an emergency and contingency plans

instigated immediately (spillage’s will be reported to the Environment Agency within

three days).

All tanks, pipe work, contaminant areas will be checked on a daily basis and faults

rectified immediately.

Site exits will be checked daily for obstructions, which will be rectified immediately.

Safety signs will be checked daily for visibility, cleaned if required or replaced within 24

hours.

Fire extinguishers, First Aid, Anti Pollution Equipment will be checked on a weekly

basis. If damaged they will be replaced within 24 hours.

Perimeter fencing will be checked on a daily basis and any damage rectified within 24

hours.

Superficial site damage will be rectified within 24 hours.

Emergency drills will be carried out on a quarterly basis.

NO SMOKING in Vessel or Tank.

NO CONSUMPTION of ALCOHOL or ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES while at work.

NO PERSON to be permitted on site if under the influence of ALCOHOL or ILLEGAL

SUBSTANCE.


APPENDIX D

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE

GENERAL

All vehicle accidents occurring while operating a company owned or leased motor

vehicles and all personal injuries occurring to any personnel on company business shall

be reported immediately to the employees’ immediate supervisor. The supervisor shall

report the incident through channels to management.

Vehicle Accidents

1. The employee shall thoroughly complete the accident report form, sign it, and forward

it to his immediate supervisor.

2. The report must be signed by the employees’ immediate supervisor, and the

supervisor

in charge of the department.

3. The immediate supervisor shall route the completed and signed forms through

channels to the safety department.

4. The company driver shall obtain Insurance information from the other driver, if

applicable, names and addresses of any witnesses, police reports and any other

related information.

Regulatory Reporting Requirements – Injuries and Fatalities

The employer shall notify the appropriate government ministries of accidents occurring in

any establishment during the daily working hours or as a result of the work and:

i. Death of an employee

ii. Fire or explosion

iii. Any accident with personal injury requiring more than first aid.


The Employer Should Notify as Follows:

In case of death, fire or explosion, the notification should be immediately after the

accident occurs and through the fastest means of communication.

In case of personal injury requiring more than first aid notification shall be within twenty-

four hours from the accident.

In all cases INTERISLE CONSTRUCTION & FABRICATION CO. LTD. shall furnish

the Ministry of Energy with statistics of employment injuries, occupational diseases, fires

and vehicle accidents each month.

The employer shall retain a copy in the establishment for availability to the company and

regulatory inspectors.

Regulatory Reporting Requirements – (Vehicular Accidents)

All vehicular accidents must be reported to local authorities (police).


APPRENDIX E

BLASTING AND PAINTING PROCEDURE

GENERAL

At the Beginning of Each Work Day Shift, Check That:

1. Air purifier filters are capable of supplying clean air.

2. Hoses are free from defects likely to put at risk the safety of user and/or other

personnel and are suitable for the particular operation.

3. “Earthing” of the hose is complete – a continuity test carried out with a “multimeter”

is acceptable. Never use hose/s identified as having a broken earth conductor. Static

electricity generated by the passage of the abrasive through the hose and nozzle could

increase and burst the hose or discharge giving the operator an electrical shock.

4. Personal Protective Equipment is suitable for the particular operation and in good

condition. Never use defective Personal Protective Equipment. Personal Protective

Equipment includes eye protection, respiratory protection, arm and hand protection,

foot protection, body protection and lifelines.

5. Other personnel in the vicinity of the blasting operations will not be affected by the

blasting.

6. Other personnel likely to be affected by dust from the blasting operations are

informed of the hazards of dust and provided with appropriate Personal Protective

Equipment.

7. Air receivers are fitted with the appropriate relief valves.


Safe Working Practices

i. Always wear / use personal protective equipment provided.

ii. When working in enclosed areas always wear “Air Fed” helmets.

iii. Check Air Purifier Filters regularly to ensure a supply of clean air (refer to

manufacturer’s instructions.)

iv. Always use a “deadman” control when blasting at long distances from, or

outside the direct view of the “Pot Operator”, or when working in enclosed

areas.

v. Always release the pressure before attempting to clear clogged lines.

vi. Always release the pressure from the “Pot” and “Line” when blasting is to be

suspended for any period of time.

vii. Grit blasting operations must not be carried out in areas where gases or

flammable substances are likely to be present, with out first obtaining a “Hot

Works Permit”. In such instances, detection for the presence of gaseous or

flammable substances must be ongoing.

Inspection

Ensure all Air Receivers and Pressure Pots are inspected annually by an approved

Inspector and marked accordingly. The Operations Manager must keep a record of all

such inspections.


SPRAY PAINTING

Ensure that no one is near enough to the activity, so as to be affected by paint fumes.

Ensure the use of respiratory protective equipment appropriate for the material being

sprayed.

Should paint material enter the eye. Flush immediately with clean water or an approved

eye lotion and seek medical attention. It is advisable to consult the Material Data Sheet

for paint.

Always be attached to a “life line” (for fall protection) when working at height or over

water

Equipment

i. Must be in good condition and maintained in such good order.

ii. To be used only by qualified people

iii. Do not alter tools or guards.

iv. Use tools only for their designed purpose.

v. Must be subjected to daily inspections (which are documented)

A. ABSENTEEISM

Call your supervisor if you must be absent from work.

B. MINOR INJURIES

Report every injury immediately for treatment

All near misses must be reported to the supervisor.

C. CLOTHING

Clothing which covers and protects the body, arms and legs must be worn by all

employees while working to protect against exposure to hot lines, hot liquids, flash

flares or skin irritants. Loose clothing should not be worn - there’s a possibility of it

being caught in moving machinery or power tools.

Shirts that do not cover the shoulders, upper arms and torso are not permitted.

Tee shirts, undershirts and single pocket polo shirts are not to be worn as outer

garments. Some projects may require long sleeve shirts for all employees.

NOTE: All shirts must be worn tucked in at all times. “The exception to this rule

will be for welders or burners only when welding or burning.


D. SMOKING

Smoke only in approved areas “Strike anywhere” matches are prohibited.

E. PEDESTRIAN ON PLANT ROADS

Walk on the left unless told to do otherwise. Do not take shortcuts through operating

areas or buildings.

F. RUNNING

Running is not permitted anywhere. Except in extreme emergency

G. LONG HAIR

The work environment on Construction Projects is such that long hair becomes a

hazard to the safety of the employee or others by catching fire or getting entangled

in tools or machinery.

LONG HAIR MUST BE KEPT UP IN A SAFE MANNER AT ALL

TIMES. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY

ACTION OR TERMINATION.

A HAIR CUT OR HAIR NET IS RECOMMENDED.

BEARDS must be kept neatly trimmed at all times, never greater than one (1) inch in

length. Employees may be required to shave off beards if the work requires the use of

respiratory protection.

H. MOTOR VEHICLES

Do not use unless you are assigned by your supervisor and have received safety

instructions.

L. HORSEPLAY. FIGHTING. GAMBLING. POSSESION OF FIREARMS.

POSSESION OR USE OF ALCOHOL OR UNATHORISED DRUGS ARE

REASONS FOR DISMISSAL.

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