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HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT

Issue 02, Rev 05 Date: August 2006 Chapter No. 0

ADGAS HSE MANUAL CONTENTS AND REVISION

ABU DHABI GAS LIQUEFACTION COMPANY LIMITED

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HSE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS0 CONTENTS AND REVISION ................................................................................................................... 5 0.1 0.2 1 RECORD OF REVISIONS ................................................................................................................... 5 REVISION REQUEST ......................................................................................................................... 7

GUIDE TO THE MANUAL ....................................................................................................................... 9 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 9 USING THE MANUAL ..................................................................................................................... 11 MAINTENANCE OF THE MANUAL .............................................................................................. 14 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS............................................................................................ 15

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................................... 22 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LEGISLATION .................................................................................. 22 HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY STATEMENT .................................................. RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................................... 25 SAFETY COMMITTEES................................................................................................................... 31 MEETINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 42 EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT ......................................................................................................... 43 PLANNED INSPECTIONS................................................................................................................ 44 QUALITY ASSURANCE .................................................................................................................. 52 DIVISIONAL STANDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 53 TASK RISK ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................................................... 54 AREA AUTHORITIES ...................................................................................................................... 71 MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE ........................................................................................................ 77

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GENERAL AND PERSONAL SAFETY ................................................................................................. 83 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 SAFETY INDUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 83 VISITORS .......................................................................................................................................... 84 RESTRICTED AREAS ...................................................................................................................... 86 HAZARDOUS AREAS AND ZONES ............................................................................................... 86 HOUSEKEEPING .............................................................................................................................. 90 WASTE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................. 91 PERSONAL SAFETY ........................................................................................................................ 95 SAFETY SIGNS AND BARRIERS ................................................................................................... 96 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................... 100 MANUAL HANDLING ................................................................................................................... 111 HEARING CONSERVATION ......................................................................................................... 118 EYE SAFETY PROGRAMME ........................................................................................................ 123 VEHICLES AND BICYCLES .......................................................................................................... 125 HEAT DISORDERS ......................................................................................................................... 129 SAFE ACCESS AND WORK PLACES ........................................................................................... 133 OFFICE SAFETY ............................................................................................................................. 137

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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ............................................................................................................... 145 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 145 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE CONTROL ...................................................................................... 148 RESTRICTED MATERIALS ........................................................................................................... 150 RISK AND CONTROLS .................................................................................................................. 152 CHEMICAL HANDLING ................................................................................................................ 155Prepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 2 of 448




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WORK WITH HARMFUL CONTACTS ......................................................................................... 158 LABELLING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ................................................................................ 166 COMPRESSED GASES ................................................................................................................... 170 OTHER DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES.......................................................................................... 180 RADIOACTIVE SOURCES ............................................................................................................ 187 PLANT PRODUCT HAZARDS....................................................................................................... 205 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DISPOSAL .................................................................................... 214

PERMIT TO WORK SYSTEM ............................................................................................................. 216 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 216 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................... 216 PERMIT AUTHORITIES................................................................................................................. 217 WHEN IS A PERMIT REQUIRED .................................................................................................. 218 PERMIT SUBMISSION ................................................................................................................... 219 TYPES OF PERMIT ......................................................................................................................... 219 PERMIT GAS TESTING.................................................................................................................. 222 TRAINING ....................................................................................................................................... 223 AUDITING OF THE PERMIT TO WORK SYSTEM...................................................................... 223

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HOT AND NAKED FLAME WORK .................................................................................................... 227 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 227 PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................................ 227 WELDING, CUTTING, BURNING, BRAZING AND SOLDERING ............................................ 229 GAS WELDING AND CUTTING ................................................................................................... 232 ELECTRIC ARC WELDING AND CUTTING ............................................................................... 235 PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM ....................................................................................................... 237 BLAST CLEANING AND PAINTING............................................................................................ 238 PORTABLE TOOL IGNITION RISKS ............................................................................................ 242 STATIC ELECTRICITY .................................................................................................................. 245 PORTABLE GAS DETECTORS ..................................................................................................... 248

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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY ................................................................................................................. 273 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 273 RISK ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................................................... 274 ISOLATION AND GAS FREEING ................................................................................................. 276 SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT............................................................................................... 277 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................. 281 PROTECTIVE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT ................................................................................. 286 CANCELLATION OF PERMIT ...................................................................................................... 287 HOT AND NAKED FLAME WORK HAZARDS ........................................................................... 287

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PIPELINES, TANKS AND VESSELS ................................................................................................... 295 8.1 8.2 8.3 PIPELINES ....................................................................................................................................... 295 TANKS AND VESSELS .................................................................................................................. 304 SAFETY VALVES ........................................................................................................................... 312

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY .................................................................................................................... 317 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 ELECTRICAL .................................................................................................................................. 317 LIFTING APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT ................................................................................. 332 SCAFFOLDING AND LADDERS .................................................................................................. 342 MACHINERY SAFEGUARDS ....................................................................................................... 357 EXCAVATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 365Prepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 3 of 448




ADGAS HSE MANUAL CONTENTS AND REVISION9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 10

DIVING OPERATIONS................................................................................................................... 367 WORK OVER WATER.................................................................................................................... 369 WORK ON ROOFS .......................................................................................................................... 378 WORK AT HEIGHT ........................................................................................................................ 384

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS........................................................................................................... 389 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 389 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................. 389 REPORTING .................................................................................................................................... 390 INITIATING AUTHORITY............................................................................................................. 391 MANAGEMENT ROLE .................................................................................................................. 391 HSED ROLE ..................................................................................................................................... 392 FOLLOW-UP PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................... 392 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS- REPORTABLE ACCIDENTS ................................................ 393 NOTIFICATION TO OTHER AUTHORITIES ............................................................................... 393 IN-HOUSE NOTIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 394 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS .............................................................................................. 394 BOARDS OF ENQUIRY ............................................................................................................. 395 INSURANCE REPORTING ........................................................................................................ 396 NEAR-MISS REPORTING ......................................................................................................... 396 REPORTING OF SERIOUS HSE INCIDENTS TO ADNOC ..................................................... 397

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LABORATORY SAFETY ...................................................................................................................... 421 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11.16 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 421 GENERAL SAFETY ........................................................................................................................ 421 GLASSWARE .................................................................................................................................. 422 SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND PPE .................................................................................................. 423 NAKED LIGHTS ............................................................................................................................. 424 SMOKING, FOOD AND DRINK .................................................................................................... 424 CHEMICAL USE ............................................................................................................................. 424 LABELLING .................................................................................................................................... 426 ULTRA VIOLET (UV) RADIATION .............................................................................................. 427 SAMPLE DESPATCH ................................................................................................................. 427 WASTE DISPOSAL .................................................................................................................... 427 GAS CYLINDERS ....................................................................................................................... 428 ELECTRICITY ............................................................................................................................ 429 FIRST AID ................................................................................................................................... 430 CRYOGENIC MATERIALS ....................................................................................................... 430 MERCURY .................................................................................................................................. 430

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OFF THE JOB SAFETY ......................................................................................................................... 433 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN ACCOMMODATION UNITS ON DAS ISLAND ................................ 433 FIRE PRECAUTIONS AT HOME ................................................................................................... 434 SAFETY IN THE HOME ................................................................................................................. 436 SPORT AND RECREATION........................................................................................................... 437 DRIVING ......................................................................................................................................... 437

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MANAGEMENT OF HSE IN PROJECTS ........................................................................................... 440 13.1 13.2 13.3 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 440 SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................. 440 GUIDANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 440



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0 CONTENTS AND REVISION0.1 RECORD OF REVISIONS

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Revision Details Issue 02. Complete Manual update ADGAS HSE Policty updated. Replaced Title PROM by PM. Sub-section 3.12.8 updated. Sub-Section 9.9.1 updated. Added figure 10-15 in Sub-section 10.3. Added paragraph on Accidents occurred in non-industrial area in the sub-section 10.3. Added figure 10-16 in both 10.11.1.1 & 2 sub sections. Added 3 figures (figure 10-15, 10-16 & 10-17). Corrected the word MSV with MSV in the section 4.10. Section 13.1.3 completely updated and all of the figures changed with new tables from 13.1 to 13.5. Section 2.11.7 changed the area authority for 501/502. -Section 10.2 updated the definitions for near miss and incident. -Section 10.14 title of this section updated.

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Revision Details Section 2.11.7 tables 2.14 and 2.15 HOPL & MGTS titles updated ADGAS HSE Policy Update Section 8.2.3.2 amended by adding requirement for the area to be cordoned off Plant manager Title corrected ADGAS HSE Policy Update -Section 10.2 definitions of accident and Near miss updated. -Terms of reference for the BOE amended to add the nomination of a member from HR Division.

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0.2 REVISION REQUESTName Text Referred to Revision type Tick one or more Designation Chapter Add _ Location Section Delete _ Date Page(s) Modify _

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ADGAS HSE MANUAL GUIDE TO THE MANUAL

CHAPTER 1 CONTENTS1 GUIDE TO THE MANUAL ....................................................................................................................... 9 1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 9 1.1.1 OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................................... 9 1.1.2 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................. 9 1.1.3 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 10 1.1.4 SAFETY STANDARDS ................................................................................................................... 10 1.1.5 SAFE WORKING PRACTICES ...................................................................................................... 11 1.2 USING THE MANUAL ..................................................................................................................... 11 1.2.1 HIERARCHY OF HSE DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................. 12 1.2.2 AVAILABILITY OF THE MANUAL ............................................................................................... 12 1.2.3 ORGANISATION OF INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 12 1.2.4 NUMBERING ................................................................................................................................. 12 1.2.5 GRAPHICS ..................................................................................................................................... 13 1.2.6 FINDING INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 13 1.3 MAINTENANCE OF THE MANUAL .............................................................................................. 14 1.3.1 RESPONSIBILITY .......................................................................................................................... 14 1.3.2 TRAINING ...................................................................................................................................... 14 1.3.3 REVISIONS .................................................................................................................................... 14 1.4 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS............................................................................................ 15



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1 GUIDE TO THE MANUAL1.1 INTRODUCTIONThis Health, Safety and Environment Manual (HSEM) details the procedures by which Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company Ltd. (ADGAS) implements the Companys Health Safety and Environment Policy and HSE Management System (HSEMS). It contains the minimum safety standards acceptable to ADGAS. The manual has been revised to comply with the ADGAS Corporate Policy and Procedure standard. It has also been revised to ensure consistency with the requirements specified in the ADNOC Codes of Practice and Guidelines on Health, Safety and Environment Management, and is now issued as REV No 01, 2006.

1.1.1 OBJECTIVESThe objective of the ADGAS HSEM is to present in a clear and concise form the minimum requirements for Health, Safety and Environment for those responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of the ADGAS Plant and equipment, and guidance for implementing these requirements. Inevitably this manual does not meet every situation precisely, and special regulations may have to be issued from time to time to deal with particular cases that may arise. It cannot be stressed too strongly that, in a difficult situation, the responsible person must consult higher Management rather than take risks.

1.1.2 SCOPEThe manual covers the Health Safety and Environmental requirements of the company by the provision of information and references to allow all Divisions and Departments of ADGAS in Abu Dhabi and on Das Island to comply with the minimum safe working practices and safety standards required by ADGAS. These requirements are equally applicable to all Contractors, contracted facilities and services. The guidelines contained within this manual are based upon United Arab Emirates legislation, but do not supersede any acts or regulations. If a discrepancy arises between this manual and acts or regulations, then the latter must take precedence. Where specific UAE legislation does not exist and there are no relevant ADNOC Codes of Practice or Guidance, internationally accepted standards will be utilised.



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ADGAS HSE MANUAL GUIDE TO THE MANUAL 1.1.3 DEFINITIONS

The following terms are standard throughout this manual to define a condition or course of action; SHALL The word 'SHALL' expresses a mandatory requirement for a condition or course of action. SHOULD The word 'SHOULD' expresses a strongly recommended or preferred condition or course of action. MAY The word 'MAY' suggests a possible course of action or condition where other options are available. The following terms are also used within this and other ADGAS documents: QUALIFIED A person is qualified when he has taken a formal course of instruction (or has had equivalent experience) to enable him to carry out the task and has a certificate to show that his work has met the relevant standard. COMPETENT This applies to a person who has thorough training and/or experience, the skills and knowledge required to carry out the task to the satisfaction of ADGAS. AUTHORISED This term is used where a person has permission to carry out the task, both from external authorising bodies and internally by ADGAS or contractor management. RESPONSIBLE A Responsible Person is one who has specific responsibility for a particular type of task or for a worker engaged in that task (but not necessarily as his supervisor). DEPUTY Throughout this manual the use of the full post title is synonymous with the back to back Deputy for that post.

1.1.4 SAFETY STANDARDSThe ADGAS minimum safety standards can be increased at a supervisor's discretion if deemed necessary, but not diminished. Temporary alternative standards must not be implemented without the approval of the PM and the MHSE.



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Approval will only be granted if other safeguards are introduced which will maintain the established work management system. If an existing safety standard is to be permanently and significantly diminished, approval must be obtained from the PM and MHSE.

1.1.5 SAFE WORKING PRACTICESThe Permit to Work is the main tool used to assist in coordinating safe working practices on site and is referred to throughout this manual It is not the Permit to Work itself, but the control over the activity and the precautions taken, which will ensure that work is conducted safely. Other necessary elements contributing to safe working include: communication with all work groups to ensure no conflicting work activities effective planning training workers skills supervision performance monitoring Note The fact that a Permit to Work is issued for a particular job does not relieve, in any way, the person(s) carrying out the work of the responsibility for ensuring that it is conducted safely. If an unsafe condition arises, work should be stopped and the condition reported immediately.

1.2 USING THE MANUALThe overall hierarchy of HSE Documentation within ADGAS and its relationship to ADNOC is shown in Figure 1-1.



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ADGAS HSE MANUAL GUIDE TO THE MANUAL 1.2.1 HIERARCHY OF HSE DOCUMENTATIONThe Hierarchy of the HSE Management Documentation ADNOC HSE POLICY and HSEMS

ADGAS HSE POLICY

ADGAS HSEMS

ADGAS HSE MANUAL

MAINTENANCE SIs and PROCEDURES

OPERATIONS SIs and PROCEDURES

ENGINEERING DIVISION SIs and PROCEDURES

DEPARTMENTAL SIs and PROCEDURES

Figure 1-1: Hierarchy of HSE Documentation

1.2.2 AVAILABILITY OF THE MANUALThe Manual is made available in two formats: A microsoft word version of the latest issue posted in the HSED's intranet site A HTML version, mirroring the microsoft word version, and posted in the HSED's intranet site

The HTML version provides a user friendly format in which references, to other parts of the Manual and other documents in the ADGAS intranet, are hyperlinked. The microsoft word version is the definitive version of the manual and is also suitable for providing uncontrolled printed versions of the Manual.

1.2.3 ORGANISATION OF INFORMATIONThe Manual is divided into thirteen Chapters, 0 to 13. Chapter 0 contains the overall Manual Contents List and QA Sheets.

1.2.4 NUMBERING The chapter number identifies the chapters as they appear sequentially in the manual The section number identifies the sections sequentially within the chapter Subject headings and topic headings are also numbered and may be found listed with their page number in each chapter Table of Contents Pages are numbered sequentially within each chapter, not sequentially through the manual.



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Illustrations, tables, forms and colour plates are numbered sequentially within each section and titled Table or Figure.

1.2.6 FINDING INFORMATIONLook in the Manual Table of Contents at the front of the Manual to see if the general subject is covered in the manual and in which chapter it is located. Each chapter within the body of the manual has its own Chapter Table of Contents with subjects and topics listed by page number. 1.2.6.1 WARNING, CAUTIONS AND NOTES Where it is necessary to highlight potentially hazardous situations, critical procedures or matters of concern which may not be obvious, notation appears in the text as follows: Warning A warning is used where failure to follow an instruction could result in a major accident Caution A caution is used where failure to follow an instruction could result in AN ACCIDENT or creation of a serious hazard Note A note is used to draw attention to any matter of concern that may not be obvious, or to a procedure that enables the job to be performed more safely or effectively. Further Information This summarises references to other sections and information. 1.2.6.2 REFERENCES References, to other parts of the Manual and other documents in the ADGAS intranet are contained throughout the Manual, and references in the Intranet HTML version are hyperlinked. 1.2.6.3 REVISIONS All revisions will be referenced and detailed in Chapter 0 of the Manual.



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1.3 MAINTENANCE OF THE MANUAL1.3.1 RESPONSIBILITYThe HSE Department (HSED) is the custodian of this manual and is responsible for its maintenance and periodic upgrading. HSED will work closely with divisional and departmental managers and designated manual holders to ensure the following: The establishment and promotion of procedures for maintaining the manual the co-ordination of revisions

1.3.2 TRAININGFormal training on the HSEM will be conducted as part of the primary safety induction course for all new employees and employees being relocated to Das Island. Sections of this manual will also be periodically discussed at safety meetings and as part of the general training programme. Contractors involved in work activities on Das Island must also be given a briefing on the contents and correct use of the HSEM by the relevant Job Officer and must, before starting work, be able to demonstrate competency in understanding the relevant aspects of the contents and correct application of the manual. Note When HP and SE-GS require to issue copies of the HSEM to contractors under their control, they should be printed when required and given to the contractor. Awareness and ongoing compliance with the HSEM's requirements and the validity of the manual will be achieved by regular HSED audits of both ADGAS and Contractors activities. The success of the manual in forming safe work place habits and providing a high level of safety management will only be achieved through referral to the manual and by the application of the listed safe work practices by all employees.

1.3.3 REVISIONSPersonnel may initiate changes or add new text material by: completing a Revision Request form (see Chapter 00 - Revision and Distribution ) attaching the suggested text, graphics or photographs sending the form and new text to the HSED

1.3.3.1 REVISION REVIEW The HSED will acknowledge, review and consider all new material for inclusion in the manual. The originators will be advised of the outcome of the request. ApprovedDoc. Number Network Loc. Prepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 14 of 448




material will be published as a revision or as a bulletin if the revision is urgent, to be incorporated later into this manual. Types of Revisions The HSED will make required changes to the manual by issuing to manual holders: normal revisions (on a periodical basis) and bulletins (urgent revisions)

1.3.3.2 MANUAL UPDATE The HSED together with division/department managers and manual holders will periodically revise the manual by incorporating planned revisions with all current bulletins. Note Where any uncertainties exist regarding the revision of the manual contact HSED for further clarification

1.4 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMSac AFFF AGT ANSI ATC barg BA BCF BDV BS BTM CABA CAF CCB CCTV CID CM CO CO2 CWS dB(A) dc DC DECRDoc. Number Network Loc.

Alternating Current Aqueous Film Forming Foam Authorised Gas Tester American National Standard Institute Alcohol Type Concentrate Gauge Pressure in Bars Breathing Apparatus/Ball Valve Bromochlorodifluoromethane Extinguishant Blowdown valve British Standard Bromochlorotrifluoromethane Extinguishant Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus Compressed Asbestos Fibre Central Control Building Closed Circuit Television Corrosion & Inspection Department Commissioning Manager Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide Central Workshop Noise Level 'A' scale Decibels Direct Current Day Controller Das Emergency Control RoomPrepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 15 of 448



ADGAS HSE MANUAL GUIDE TO THE MANUALDIFS DV ECS EFR EPPM ES ESCR ESD ESLO E&TSM ETSD Ex. Ex. 'd' Ex. 'i' F&G HAZOP HAZAN HC&I HED HDE HDO HEE HF HMO HMSD HO HOM HOPL HOW HP HPE&T HPO hp HSEE (Trng) HSE HSED HSEM HSEMS H2S HVAC Hz ION ID IDLH IR ISDoc. Number Network Loc.

Das Island Fire Service Deluge Valve Engineering Commissioning Superintendent Earth Fault Relay Emergency Plans and Procedures Manual Emergency Stop Emergency Services Control Room (Fire Service) Emergency Shutdown Emergency Services Liaison Operator Engineering & Technical Services Manager Engineering & Technical Services Department Explosion Proof Flameproof Certification Intrinsically Safe Certification Fire and Gas Hazard and Operability Study Hazard Analysis Head of Corrosion & Inspection Head of Engineering Department Head of Development Engineering Head of Das Operations Health and Environment Engineer High Frequency Head of Materials Operations Head of Medical Services, Das Head of Operations Head of Maintenance Head of Shutdown and Planning Head of Workshops Head of Projects/High Pressure Head of Process Engineering & Technology Head of Process Horsepower Health, Safety and Environment Engineer (Training) Health and Safety Engineer Health, Safety and Environment Department Health, Safety and Environment Manual Health, Safety and Environment Management System Hydrogen Sulphide Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Hertz (frequency) Ionising Internal Diameter Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Infrared Radiation Intrinsically SafePrepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 16 of 448



ADGAS HSE MANUAL GUIDE TO THE MANUALISRS ISS JSA kPa I LA LC50 LD50 LEL LNG LP LPG LS LSM MDI(S) MHSE mm MOLSA MPa MPI MRU MSDS MV N2 NDT Non-IS NPS NPT NTF NRV O2 OC OD ODS OMO OP OSS P&ID P&TM PA PABX PC PCV PCS PFD PercDoc. Number Network Loc.

International Safety Rating System Installations Shift Supervisor Job Safety Analysis Kilopascal Litre/s Legal advisor Lethal Concentration for 50% exposed population Lethal Dose for 50% exposed population Lower Explosive Limit Liquefied Natural Gas Low Pressure Liquefied Petroleum Gas Lab Supervisor Lead Safety Man Manager Das Island (Services) Manager HSE DEpartment Millimetres Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Megapascal Magnetic Particle Inspection Mercury Recovery Unit Material Safety Data Sheet Medium Voltage Nitrogen Non Destructive Testing Non Intrinsically Safe National Pipe Straight Thread National Pipe Taper Thread New Tank Farm Non Return Valve Oxygen Operations Co-ordinator Operations Division/ Outside Diameter Ozone Depleting Substance(s) Operations & Maintenance Office Operator Operations Shift Superintendent Piping & Instrument Diagram Personnel & Training Manager Public Address System Private Automatic Branch Exchange Production Controller/Portable Computer Pressure Control Valve Permit Co-ordination Supervisor Process Flow Diagram Powered Emergency Release CouplingPrepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 17 of 448




PGI Planned General Inspections pH Acidity and Alkalinity Measure PLC Programmable Logic Controller POSSUM Personnel Offshore Supervisory Management system PP Production Programmer PPE Personal Protective Equipment ppm Parts Per Million PMED Plant Maintenance and Engineering Division PM&EM Plant Maintenance & Engineering Manager PPE Personal Protective Equipment MP Plant Manager PSCE Process Shift Charge Engineer PSS Power Shift Supervisor PSV Pressure Safety Valve QMB Quarry Maintenance Base RPS Radiological Protection Supervisor rpm Revolutions Per Minute SAE Society of Automotive Engineers SAP System Application Products SAVER Self Activated Valve Escape Respirator SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SC Superintendent of Contracts SDV Shutdown Valve SE Safety Engineer sec. Second (time) SEE Senior Electrical Engineer SEGS Senior Engineer General Services SES Storage & Export Superintendent SF&RS (D) Supdt. Fire & Rescue Services (Das) SG Specify Gravity SHEE Senior, Health and Environment Engineer SHSEE(Ops) Senior Health, Safety and Environment Engineer (Operations) SHSEE(Tech)Senior Health, Safety and Environment Engineer (Technical) SI Standing Instruction/Systme Internationale d'Units (Metric System) SIE Senior Instrument Engineer SME Senior Mechanical Engineer SMF Synthetic Mineral Fibre SMOD Senior Medical Officer, Das SOV Solenoid Operated Valve SRR Self Rescue Respirator. SSE(D) Senior Safety Engineer (Das) ADMA-OPCO ST Safety Technician SPC Supreme Petroleum Council SPE Senior Process Engineer SPIE Senior Plant Inspection Engineer.Doc. Number Network Loc. Prepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 18 of 448



ADGAS HSE MANUAL GUIDE TO THE MANUALSSS STEL SWAF SWL t T&DC TFCR TLV-C TLV-STEL TLV-TWA TSS UEL UHF UPS US USCE UV V Vac Vdc VDU VHF W WBGTI WG

Steam Shift Supervisor Short Term Exposure Limit Spiral Wound Asbestos Fibre Safe Working Load Tonne Training and Development Co-ordinator Tank Farm Control Room Threshold Limit Value-Ceiling Threshold Limit Value-Short term Exposure Limit Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average Train Shift Supervisor Upper Explosive Limit Ultra High Frequency Uninterruptible Power Supply Utilities Superintendent Utilities Shift Charge Engineer Ultraviolet (Radiation) Volts Volts Alternating Current. Volts Direct Current Visual Display Unit Very High Frequency Watts Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Index Water Gauge (pressure)



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ADGAS HSE MANUAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 2 CONTENTS2 SAFETY MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................................... 22 2.1 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LEGISLATION .................................................................................. 22 2.1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 22 2.1.2 FEDERAL LAW No.8, YEAR 1980 (As amended 1986)................................................................. 22 2.1.3 MINISTERIAL DECISION NO.32 OF 1982 .................................................................................. 22 2.1.4 ADDITIONAL MEASURES ............................................................................................................ 23 2.1.5 ARABIC AUTHORITATIVE VERSION .......................................................................................... 23 2.2 HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY STATEMENT ........ 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BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 2.3 RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................................... 25 2.3.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 25 2.3.2 GENERAL MANAGER ................................................................................................................... 25 2.3.3 PLANT MANAGER ........................................................................................................................ 25 2.3.4 DIVISIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL MANAGERS ..................................................................... 25 2.3.5 MANAGER HEALTH, SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT .................................................................. 26 2.3.6 SUPERINTENDENTS/SUPERVISORS .......................................................................................... 26 2.3.7 EMPLOYEES ................................................................................................................................. 27 2.3.8 CONTRACT EMPLOYEES ............................................................................................................ 28 2.4 SAFETY COMMITTEES................................................................................................................... 31 2.4.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 31 2.4.2 HSE WORKPLACE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ............................................................................ 32 2.4.3 ADGAS PROJECTS SAFETY COMMITTEE ................................................................................. 38 2.4.4 ADNOC SAFE PRACTICE COMMITTEE ..................................................................................... 39 2.4.5 ADMA-OPCO SAFETY COMMITTEE .......................................................................................... 40 2.4.6 EMERGENCY COMMITTEE......................................................................................................... 40 2.4.7 HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE ............................................................... 41 2.4.8 MAJOR OVERHAUL SAFETY COMMITTEE ............................................................................... 42 2.5 MEETINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 42 2.5.1 WORKPLACE HSE TALK MEETINGS ......................................................................................... 42 2.5.2 SAFETY PROJECTS MEETINGS .................................................................................................. 42 2.5.3 TASK RISK ASSESSMENT MEETINGS ........................................................................................ 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2.8.2 QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTION .................................................................................... 52 2.8.3 SAFETY AUDITS ........................................................................................................................... 52 2.9 DIVISIONAL STANDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 53 2.9.1 OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................................... 53 2.9.2 PREPARATION.............................................................................................................................. 53 2.9.3 DIVISIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 53 2.9.4 RESPONSIBILITY .......................................................................................................................... 54 2.10 TASK RISK ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................................................... 54 2.10.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 54 2.10.2 WHAT SHOULD BE RISK ASSESSED? ................................................................................... 54 2.10.3 WHAT IS RISK?......................................................................................................................... 55 2.10.4 TASK RISK ASSESSMENT TEAM ............................................................................................. 55 2.10.5 CONDUCTING THE RISK ASSESSMENT ............................................................................... 56 2.10.6 THE QUALITATIVE RISK MATRIX ......................................................................................... 56 2.10.7 MINIMISING THE RISK ........................................................................................................... 57 2.10.8 CLOSING THE RISK ASSESSMENT LOOP ............................................................................. 57 2.10.9 IMPLEMENTATION OF TRA RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................ 57 2.11 AREA AUTHORITIES ...................................................................................................................... 71 2.11.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 71 2.11.2 INDUSTRIAL AREA .................................................................................................................. 71 2.11.3 RESTRICTED/ NON-INDUSTRIAL AREAS.............................................................................. 71 2.11.4 NON-INDUSTRIAL AREA ROUTINE WORK ........................................................................... 71 2.11.5 PERMIT WORK ......................................................................................................................... 71 2.11.6 TYPES OF PERMITS ................................................................................................................ 72 2.11.7 NOMINATED AREA AUTHORITIES ........................................................................................ 72 2.11.8 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AREA AUTHORITIES ....................................................................... 73 2.11.9 JOB OFFICERS ........................................................................................................................ 73 2.11.10 PERFORMING AUTHORITY.................................................................................................... 73 2.11.11 PROCEDURE FOR ISSUE OF PERMITS (NON-INDUSTRIAL)............................................. 73 2.12 MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE ........................................................................................................ 77 2.12.1 PLANT MODIFICATIONS AND PROJECTS ........................................................................... 77 2.12.2 ORGANISATIONAL CHANGES................................................................................................ 78



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2 SAFETY MANAGEMENT2.1 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LEGISLATION2.1.1 INTRODUCTIONUnited Arab Emirates legislation in regard to matters of safety was first introduced in 1980 with the publication of Federal Law No.8 regulating labour relations. This was followed in 1982 by the issue of Ministerial Decision No.32 on The Determination of Preventative Methods and Measures for the Protection of Labour from Risks at Work.

2.1.2 FEDERAL LAW NO.8, YEAR 1980 (AS AMENDED 1986)Within Part V of this Law, Industrial Safety, Preventative Measures, Health and Social Cases for Workers are addressed in general terms indicating the provisions required by both employer and employee. The employers duties include, but are not limited to: Provision of preventive equipment to give protection against accidents, occupational diseases, fire hazards, and hazards from the use of equipment. Display of instructions to prevent fire, and to protect against work hazards. Provision of first aid boxes. Ensure ventilation and cleanliness, with provision of adequate lighting, drinking water and toilets. Periodic medical examination of workers, and provision of medical care facilities. Provisions of details relating to workplace hazards. Prohibit the use of alcoholic beverages at work. Disciplinary code for contravening safety provisions. Remote area provisions.

Employees duties include, but are not limited to: Use and maintenance of protective equipment supplied. Compliance with instructions given to protect against hazards.

Provision is also made within Law No.8 (1978), for additional safety related matters, namely, Accident Compensation, Accident Reporting, Workplace Inspections, and it defines Occupational Diseases and Disability Compensation Assessments.

2.1.3 MINISTERIAL DECISION NO.32 OF 1982This Decision defines in more detail the provisions of Law No.8 (1980), giving specific requirements for working conditions, fire precautions, hazard protection, safety ofDoc. Number Network Loc. Prepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 22 of 448




machines, provision of safety instructions and their compliance, safety provisions for steam boilers, protective clothing, hazardous materials, construction safety, health and safety inspections and audits, accident reporting, and industrial security. Details are also provided as to: Lighting Levels. Maximum Permissible Airborne Concentrations of Hazardous Substances. First Aid Box Contents. Accident Notification Requirements.

2.1.4 ADDITIONAL MEASURESMinisterial Decision No.32 (1982) enables the imposition of additional measures and alterations to that Decision, as and when required, by the Under-secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Ministerial Decision No 467 (2005) relates to the control of work carried out "under the sun" and in "exposed work sites (open air)" during the months of July and August. Refer to Chapter 3, Section 14.

2.1.5 ARABIC AUTHORITATIVE VERSIONIt should be noted that both the above pieces of legislation were originally published in Arabic, and although official translations into English are available, the Arabic version shall be regarded as authoritative. References Federal Law No.8, Year 1980 (As Amended 1986) Ministerial Decision No.32 Of 1982 Ministerial Decision No 467 (2005) ADNOC_COPV1-01 HSE Administration Systems

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2.3 RESPONSIBILITIES2.3.1 INTRODUCTIONThe responsibilities and arrangements that follow from the HSEM Policy Statement are detailed in the following pages and are illustrated Figure 2-1.

2.3.2 GENERAL MANAGERThe General Manager has the following responsibilities as custodian of the company's assets: To define the Company's HSEM Policy. To ensure that appropriate arrangements exist, and are in place, regarding the fulfilment of that policy. To delegate the implementation of that policy, ensuring that the Plant Manager fully understands the requirements of the policy and its implications. Further Information ADNOC_COPV1-01 HSE Administration Systems. Section 4.5

2.3.3 PLANT MANAGERThe Plant Manager (PM) has prime accountability to the General Manager for the implementation of the ADGAS HSEM Policy on Das Island. This places the following responsibilities for ensuring the safe and proper care of the Das Island facilities on the Plant Manager: Ensure that the policy and its interpretation are understood by Departmental Managers and other plant personnel. Ensure that arrangements to fulfil the policy are in place and that they are reviewed from time to time to ensure their adequacy. Ensure that safety performance is effectively monitored and that remedial action is taken to maintain a high standard. Review and authorise proposals concerning contingency planning and emergency procedures. Ensure interchange of ideas and good communications by establishing and chairing the Management Safety Committee. Ensure that the arrangements are, where appropriate, integrated with ADMA-OPCO arrangements.

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This responsibility includes the following: Ensure that Superintendents and Supervisors are fully conversant with the HSE Manual and the arrangements affecting their particular areas. Ensure that Task Risk Assessment is carried out on all new or unusual tasks to ensure a safe work method. Formulate, and recommend to the Plant Manager, methods to ensure correct application of the policy and subsequently implement and operate these methods within their Division/Department. Ensure that adequate monitoring of worksite safety practices is carried out. Attend the Management Safety Committee Meeting to ensure an interchange of information both inter and intra Departmental. Ensure the promotion of safety awareness within his Division/Department.

2.3.5 MANAGER HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTThe Manager Health, Safety and Environment is responsible for advising the PM on the day to day implementation of the Health, Safety and Environment Management Policy. This responsibility includes the following: Act as Health, Safety and Environment Co-ordinator and has specific responsibility to control the Health, Safety and Environment Programme. Ensure that Management is kept fully informed of the latest requirements, both statutory and in terms of good working practice, for occupational safety, health and environment. Ensure that all accidents and incidents are investigated and remedial measures are implemented. Act as a co-ordinator to develop and administer the overall emergency plan. Ensure that written guidance material in the form of Health, Safety and Environment instructions, operating and emergency procedures are maintained up to date and complete. Attend various Safety Committees to ensure sufficient and suitable interchange of information on safety, health, environment and fire protection matters, both within the Company and within the ADNOC group. Implement the Company policy on safety, fire and emergency training. Ensure that technical input is provided for modification/reviews and additional or improved safety or fire detection/protection systems. Act as the focal point for the implementation of Safety Audits, Inspections, and other special studies.

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This responsibility includes the following: Ensure that safe systems of work under their jurisdiction are prepared and implemented. Ensure that a Task Risk Assessment is carried out on all new or unusual tasks to ensure a safe work method. Ensure that all employees and contractors comply with all physical and procedural arrangements associated with their work activities. Monitor work activities, reporting to Senior Management potential hazards, unsafe practices and accidents/incidents. Formulate, and recommend to Senior Management, improved methods of work to promote safe operation. Attend appropriate Safety Committees to ensure interchange of information between employees and Management. Ensure that employees for whom they are responsible read the following as appropriate: o Safety Instructions o HSE Manual. o Operating Procedures. o Standing Instructions. o Emergency Plans and Procedures

2.3.7 EMPLOYEESAll personnel have the following responsibilities: To take due care in the performance of their duties to prevent personal injury to themselves and their fellow workers and damage to property. To be diligent in identifying potential hazards and taking the appropriate actions to mitigate their effects. To report all unsafe conditions and accidents/incidents to their supervisor. To wear or make use of protective clothing and equipment as directed by their Supervisor. To take good care of Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and avoid its abuse. To comply with the Company's Safety Instructions, HSE Manual, Operating Procedures, Standing Instructions, Emergency Plans and Procedures. To read the following as appropriate: o Safety Instructions. o HSE Manual. o Operating Procedures. o Standing Instructions. o Emergency Plans and Procedures.



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Additionally, all contractor's employees have the following responsibilities: To take due care in the performance of their duties to prevent personal injury to themselves and their fellow workers and damage to Company's property. To be diligent in identifying potential hazards and taking the appropriate actions to mitigate their effects. To report all unsafe conditions and accidents/incidents to their supervisor. To wear or make use of protective clothing and equipment as directed by their Supervisor. To take good care of Personnel Protective Equipment and avoid its abuse. To comply with their own company's and ADGAS Safety Instructions, HSE Manual, Operating Procedures, Standing Instructions, Emergency Plans and Procedures. To read the following ADGAS and contractor documents as appropriate: o Safety Instructions. o HSE Manual. o Operating Procedures. o Standing Instructions. o Emergency Plans and Procedures

2.3.8.2 CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT All Contractors supplying labour for employment on ADGAS facilities will present their Health and Safety Policy with its particular arrangements to ADGAS Management to ensure compliance with the HSEMS Policy. In addition the Contractor shall ensure the following: Adherence to ADGAS Safety Instructions and the safety precautions and procedures outlined in the HSE Manual. That the personnel supplied have received adequate training for the job function allocated and that all employees have received the appropriate safety training. That suitable provision for personal protective clothing and equipment has been made.

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ORGANISATION/ ACCOUNTABILITY

ARRANGEMENTS

GENERAL MANAGER Defines Policy and delegates

SAFETY COMMITTEES

SAFETY, FIRE AND EMERGENCY TRAINING POLICY

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND CONTINGENCY PLANS

WORK ACTIVITY

PLANT MODIFICATION/PROJECTS

QUALITY ASSURANCE

MEETINGS

PLANT MANAGER Site implementation of policy

MANAGEMENT

SAFETY TRAINING MANUAL

EMERGENCY COMMITTEE

HSE MANUAL AND OPERATING PROCEDURES

DEFINITION OF REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATIONS/MODIFICATIONS

QUALITY CONTROL/ INSPECTION

Health, Safety and Environment Department

HSE MANAGER Day to day implementation of policy

HSE COMMITTEES

SAFETY TRAINING COURSES

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL

STANDING INSTRUCTIONS

CODES, STANDARDS AND APPROVALS

SAFETY AUDIT

Task Risk Assessment

DIVISIONAL/DEPT MANAGER Implementation of policy

PROJECTS

FIRE TRAINING COURSES

CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY REVIEW HAZOP/HAZAN

SAFETY INSPECTION

Work Site (Tool Box) Safety Meeting

SUPERVISOR Implementation of policy for work group

ADMA-OPCO

B.A. COURSES

COMMISSIONING/ ACCEPTANCE

Special Projects Meetings

EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS Their safety and those they work with

INTRODUCTION INTO COMPANY RECORDS AND PROCEDURES

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2.4 SAFETY COMMITTEES2.4.1 INTRODUCTION2.4.1.1 GENERAL ADGAS is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all personnel in its offices and worksites. ADGAS believes that all work-related injuries, diseases and property losses are preventable, and that safety is good business. ADGAS considers that there is no more important factor in the undertaking of anyone's job than the prevention of injury or ill-health The main purpose of safety committees and meetings is to stimulate effective two-way communication between management and personnel regarding occupational health, safety and welfare matters. Safety committees should effectively contribute to full employee participation in the implementation of the safety programme, thereby enhancing its effectiveness. In addition, safety committees should serve as advisory bodies to management. The ADGAS hierarchy of safety committees and meetings is illustrated graphically in Figure 2-1. 2.4.1.2 OBJECTIVES The ADGAS objectives in the fulfilment of this policy are: To be an industry leader in occupational health and safety. To give occupational health and safety considerations equal status with other primary business objectives To provide facilities designed to minimise risk and to develop safe working practices to ensure that hazards to personnel are minimised To minimise any adverse impact of its activities on the environment To ensure that no work starts without confirmation that essential safety systems are in place, and that if safety would be compromised, operations are to be suspended To audit and continually improve occupational health and safety standards and procedures To staff its activities with competent, adequately trained personnel To have all personnel recognise their responsibility to identify and eliminate hazards and to prevent injury to themselves and others To promote a pro-active approach to health and safety and encourage all personnel to participate actively in development of its occupational health and safety programs To provide appropriate levels of health care and rehabilitation for all personnel To share occupational health and safety experience with all personnel and relevant organisationsDoc. Number Network Loc. Prepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 31 of 448




To ensure that its contractors and other third parties clearly understand and adhere to the ADGAS HSEM Policy.

2.4.1.3 MEETING FORMAT All formal safety meetings should have the aim of being productive and incorporate the features of: Following an agenda which has been well published beforehand so that meeting participants have time to formulate ideas for constructive input at the meeting. Effective leadership which gives all present an opportunity to express their views, encourages participation and keeps discussion focused on the current topic without wandering. Elimination of distractions as much as possible. Keeping to a timetable while fully using the time allotted for the meeting. Good recording of minutes which catch the essence of the meeting discussion and in particular the decisions, resolutions and group views. Aiming for consensus on group decisions and recommendations. Using minutes from previous meetings as a stepping stone to the achievement of safety goals. Being in touch with, and forming a part of, the plant and the company safety objectives and programmes.

2.4.2 HSE WORKPLACE COMMITTEE MEETINGS2.4.2.1 INTRODUCTION Responsibilities for HSE matters are defined in the Companys HSE Management System Manual and in the HSE Manual. Line Management has particular responsibility for operational safety and for handling any HSE hazards, problems or issues that might arise. HSE Department is available to provide advice on these matters to both management and employees. 2.4.2.2 OBJECTIVE To provide a formal forum for consultation and participation between Management and Company personnel on HSE Protection matters. Specifically to reduce accidents and incidents by promoting awareness; positive attitudes; health, safe and environmentally acceptable systems of working and identification and rectification of perceived hazards. Note All Chairmen of HSE Workplace Committees are advised to ensure that meetings should not exceed one hour.



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There are three tiers of formal consultation operating within ADGAS on HSE matters, These tiers are structured to allow workplace HSE Workplace Committees to monitor the effectiveness of the arrangements in operation within their areas with management and to promote improvements. A Central HSE Committee is available for referral if problems cannot be resolved at the Workplace Committee. This Central Committee also encourages and supervises the activities of the Workplace Committees in accident/incident prevention and in maintaining a health place of work. The Central Committee reviews substantive changes to the HSE Manual before issue as well as passing concerns on HSE Policy to Executive Meeting. The Executive HSE Committee discusses policy and strategy matters and monitors the overall functioning of these arrangements. 2.4.2.4 REPRESENTATION EXECUTIVE HSE COMMITTEE Production Manager (Chairman) Personnel & Training Manager Integrity & Quality Manager Manager Health, Safety and Environment (Secretary) CENTRAL HSE COMMITTEE Integrity & Quality Manager (Chairman) Head of Operations Head of Operations Support Head of Maintenance Head of General & Technical Services Head of Overhaul and Planning. Head of Product & Quality Head of Corrosion & Inspection Personnel & Training Manager Senior Process Engineer Senior Health, Safety and Environment Engineer Manager Health, Safety and Environment Engineering Division Manager Head of Material Operations Senior Operational Safety Engineer (Secretary) OPERATIONS HSE WORKPLACE COMMITTEE Head of Operations Support (Chairman) Head of OperationsDoc. Number Network Loc. Prepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 33 of 448



ADGAS HSE MANUAL SAFETY MANAGEMENTShift Superintendent Area Controllers Area Team Leaders Senior Process Engineer Safety Representatives (2 or 3) Representative from HSE Department

This is the representation for the Operations Areas. Other Workplace Committees (Maintenance, Product & Quality (Lab), General & Technical Services, etc, will have different representation.). 2.4.2.5 FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS Executive HSE Committee These are held bi-annually in the Management Conference Room. Central HSE Committee These are held quarterly at dates to be agreed at the end of each calendar year, for the next year. Workplace HSE Committee These are held once every 2 months on dates to optimise, so far as possible, attendance by all participants. The Workplace HSE Meetings will be held in locations convenient for the ease of access for the shift representatives at the meeting each. Note Workplace Committee Chairman must ensure the attendance of the Contractor(s) Representative(s) at each committee. 2.4.2.6 SPECIAL MEETINGS Where there is an important issue, or the occurrence of a serious accident or incident requiring consultation with Company personnel, the Chairman of each Committee may call a special meeting. For Overhaul and Major Projects Safety Committees will stay as they are. ( No change in the present practice) 2.4.2.7 QUORUM The Quorum shall be at least five Committee members for the Executive Committee.



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The Quorum for a Workplace Committee meeting shall be the Area Head/Superintendent, two Safety representatives, a representative from HSE Department, Shift superintendent and one nominated members of day staff. The Contractors Committee does not have a specified quorum for contractors due to variability of the number of contractor companies on site. The three ADGAS members specified above or their replacement must be in attendance. 2.4.2.8 AGENDA Items for the Executive, Central and Contractor HSE Committee Meeting Agendas must be submitted to the secretary three weeks prior to the meeting. Items arising within the three-week period may be discussed. Copies of the Agendas will be submitted to Committee members seven days before the meeting. Items for the Workplace HSE Committee Meeting Agenda should be submitted to the secretary at least two days before the meeting. Where an item on the agendas requires the presence of a Departmental Head or any other specialist member, he shall be invited to attend to report on the relevant item. Normally matters should be fully discussed at the Workplace and Central Committees prior to being submitted as agenda items for the Executive Meeting. 2.4.2.9 COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES As a routine, each Committee should discuss relevant Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) topics. Matters for discussion should be passed through the three levels i.e. Workplace, Central, then Executive Committees. Only in exceptional circumstances should any of the levels be bypassed 2.4.2.10 MINUTES OF MEETINGS HSE Division shall provide a Secretary for the Executive and the Central Committees who shall produce minutes of each meeting. One copy of the minutes of the Executive and Central Committees Meetings shall be sent to members of the Committee and to each Safety representative. A nominated member of the day staff from the Workplace Area shall be appointed as Secretary for the Workplace Committee and shall produce minutes of each meeting.Copies of the minutes of Workplace Meetings shall be copied to each member of the Committee and to the Area Notice Boards and to HSE Department if they are not present on the Committee Personnel assigned actions in the minutes not in attendance at the meeting should be given details by the secretary of the meeting and a timescale for response agreed. This should be included in the minutes. All actionees should receive copies of the minutes. Progress on actions should be followed up under Matters Arising at the next meeting. Items with protracted completion periods should be listed in an updated attachment toDoc. Number Network Loc. Prepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 35 of 448




the meting minutes and discussed at the appropriate future meeting. References should be in the following format: Date raised/minute number/completion date/person responsible e.g. 17.07.99/2.11/1q92/HSE. Feedback to persons raising items is through the minutes of the meeting and their Safety representatives. 2.4.2.11 LINES OF COMMUNICATION Should an employee observe a situation which he believes unsafe, or wishes to request information concerning HSE matters, the first action is to raise it with his immediate supervisor. Should the outcome of this approach be unsatisfactory to the employee he may request the Safety representative for the Workplace to raise the point with the Line Supervisor. If no acceptable action follows this approach then the Safety representative and Line Supervisor should contact HSE Department for advice. 2.4.2.12 FUNCTIONS OF SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE A Safety Representative shall represent all employees in his work area. In case of his absence another Safety Representative may by mutual consent, assume his responsibilities. A Safety Representative is an official position recognised by ADGAS Management as an important member of the HSE structure. He is an integral member of a work team at the operator or technician level and as such will be the recognised point of contact for this colleagues to raise and discuss HSE issues. He will help to communicate the output of the HSE Committee structure to and from his colleagues. When a Safety Representative is asked to investigate a potential hazard or inspect a work area or the scene of an accident, or to take part in a Board of Enquiry his line Supervisor will normally grant the necessary time off the job. In normal circumstances only Safety Representative with responsibility for the area in question will be involved in inspections and investigations. A HSE Comments book shall be provided in each area for logging of any HSE related hazards or defects. The HSE comments book will be reviewed at the Workplace Committee. The Safety Representative will inform himself of the position of all outstanding items prior to each workplace HSE Protection Committee Meeting. Any outstanding actions will be discussed at the Workplace HSE Protection Committee Meeting.Doc. Number Network Loc. Prepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 36 of 448



ADGAS HSE MANUAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT2.4.2.13 COMPOSITION OF WORKPLACE COMMITTEES Operations Workplace Committee Head of Operations (HO) - Chairman Area Coordinator (U) Area Coordinator (P) Shift Superintendent Area Team Leader (U) Area Team Leader (P) Process Operator, Trains 1, 2 & 3 Utilities Operator, Trains 1, 2 & 3 UAE Assignee Representative from HSED

Alternative Secretary Alternative Secretary

General & Technical Services HSE Committee Head of General & Technical Services (Chairman) Instrument Electrical Supervisor Mechanical Supervisor Fabrication Supervisor Senior. Engineer (General Services) + o Rigging/scaffolding Supervisor o Civil Supervisor o Painting Supvr. o Insulation Supervisor Safety Representatives (2) Representative from HSE Department Representative(s) from Contractors

Maintenance HSE Committee Head of Maintenance (Chairman) Electrical Section Engineer or Supervisor Instrument Section Engineer or Supervisor Mechanical Section Engineer or Supervisor Safety Representatives (3 or 4) Representative from HSE Department Representative(s) from Contractors

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ADGAS HSE MANUAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT Safety Representative Representative from HSE Department Representative(s) from Contractors

Materials HSE Committee Head of Materials Operations Senior Stores Supervisor Store Keeper Safety Representatives (2) Representative from HSE Department Representative(s) from Contractors

Personnel & Training HSE Committee Personnel & Training Manager English Language Instructor Head of Training (Das) Training Coordinator Senior Personnel Officer (Das) Personnel Officer (Das) Senior Accommodation Officer Representative from HSE Department Representative(s) from Contractors

Other personnel may be asked to attend where appropriate. The meetings should be convened in sufficient time to allow comments and business to be forwarded as necessary to the Central Committee for discussion at its quarterly meeting. The convening and administration of the Workplace Committee meetings shall be the responsibility of the person from the area nominated by the Chairman of the Committee.

2.4.3 ADGAS PROJECTS SAFETY COMMITTEEOBJECTIVES The objective of the Projects Safety Committee is to provide a forum for effective communication on occupational health, safety and welfare and fire protection/prevention for projects being carried out on Das either managed directly by ADGAS or by others on behalf of ADGAS. REPRESENTATION: Head of projects Health, Safety and Environment ManagerDoc. Number Network Loc. Prepared By Directory Name HSED HSE MANUAL Approved By Page No Page 38 of 448



ADGAS HSE MANUAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT Senior Health, Safety & Env. Engr.(P) (Secretary) Senior Project Representative] Each Project Senior Project Safety Officer ] Senior Contractor Safety Officer Project Liaison Officer

TERMS OF REFERENCE The Committee will normally meet on the third Sunday of every other month at 10:00 hours at a nominated venue when required when projects are being executed. The frequency of meetings may be increased from time to time, to suit high levels of contract work. The topics for discussion at the meting will be of a general policy nature and not individual

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