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PR-1002 - Operations Excavation Procedure
PR-1002 - Operations Excavation Procedure
Document ID PR-1002
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i Document Authorisation
Authorised For Issue – January 2012
ii Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the 4 most recent revisions to this document.
Details of all revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Revision No. Date Author Scope / Remarks
6.0 Jan-12 Robin Norman UOP6/ Full review by Custodian. Main change
Dell Ellbec UOP7 inclusion of Omanatel/Nawras as
External Party
5.0 Aug-10 Robin Norman UOP6 Full review and revalidation. Changed
Custodian to UOP7. Added 3.1.6
Confined Space Entry
4.1 May-09 Robin Norman UOP6 Minor changes to Section 2.3 -
deletion of “White Original”
4.0 May-07 UEV11 Reformat & General Review
1.0 Dec-98 BOT/5 SI-20 Rewritten on new format, close
out PDOTRACK action item 12.2.3.1B
(Dec. 97)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Background..................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Purpose........................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Distribution / Target Audience......................................................................................... 6
1.4 Changes to the Document............................................................................................... 6
1.5 Step-out Approval............................................................................................................ 6
2 Roles and Responsibilities.................................................................................................... 7
3 Excavation Certificate Process............................................................................................. 9
3.1 Precautions to be Observed when Carrying Out Excavation Work.................................9
3.1.1 Detection of Buried Services......................................................................................9
3.1.2 Mechanical Digging..................................................................................................... 9
3.1.3 Heavy Machinery Excavation.....................................................................................9
3.1.4 Rock Breaking.......................................................................................................... 10
3.1.5 Vehicle Movements.................................................................................................. 10
3.1.6 Confined Space Entry............................................................................................... 10
3.1.7 Shoring Excavations.................................................................................................10
3.2 Excavation Certificate.................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Excavation Certificate Process......................................................................................11
Appendix 1 – Excavation Certificate........................................................................................... 14
Appendix 2 – Abbreviations........................................................................................................ 16
Appendix 3 - User Feedback Page.............................................................................................17
Interim Ammendment IA0613-01............................................................................................... 18
Interim Ammendment IA0913-01............................................................................................... 19
1 Introduction
1.1 Background
In compliance with the Permit to Work system requirements excavation and earth work
undertaken in a ‘process’ and ‘hydrocarbon’ area shall only be permitted on completion
and approval of an Excavation Certificate.
NOTE: Excavation work on a ‘green field site’ where it can be demonstrated that
underground services are not present may not require an Excavation Certificate to be
completed. However this should be Risk Assessed. The Risk Assessment may identify
additional controls that require to be put in place.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to provide a consistent method for undertaking
excavation and earth works where underground services are or maybe present i.e.
within process and hydrocarbon areas, to ensure compliance to the PTW system
requirements and safeguard asset integrity and personnel safety.
Role Responsibility
Department Supervisor(s)
Review Excavation Certificate
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Pneumatic tools may include ‘jack hammers’
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RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENTAL
PERMIT APPLICANT PERMIT HOLDER AREA AUTHORITY
SUPERVISOR SUPPORT
Raises The
Excavation
Certificate
Reviews
Completes
Excavation
Required Sections
Certificate And
And Submits To
Arranges Site Visit
Responsible
With Permit
Supervisor
Applicant
Identifies
Departments
Required To
Review
Excavation
Certificate
Prepare
Review
Excavation
Excavation
Certificate For
Certificate Make
Review By
Recommendations
Departmental
And Endorse
Support
Discuss
Excavation
Certificate With
Permit Applicant
NOTE: Excavation And Permit Holder
work where Heavy Highlight
Equipment is to be Precautions To Be
used will require a Adhered To
fully documented Authorises
Risk Assessment Agree And Sign Excavation Work
Acceptance Of
The Excavation
Certificate
NOTE: Excavation
work where Heavy
Equipment is to be
used will require a
fully documented
Nominate
Risk Assessment
Banksman
Awareness Of The
Hold TRIC Work Being
Discussion And Undertaken And
The Complete Review Of
TRIC Excavation
Certificate
Complete
Close-Out PTW
Excavation Work
1. The Permit Applicant shall raise the Excavation Certificate and complete the required
Sections. The numbers of all associated Permits shall be included. As-Built drawings
of the area with regards to systems both underground and above ground shall be
attached to the Excavation Certificate and written details of all underground services in
vicinity of the excavations (Section 3).
NOTE: Excavation work where Heavy Equipment is to be used will require a fully
documented Risk Assessment
The completed Excavation Certificate and As-Built drawings will be submitted to the
Responsible Supervisor for review.
2. The Responsible Supervisor shall review the Excavation Certificate and conduct an
inspection of the site with the Permit Applicant. During the inspection all hazards and
area of importance shall be identified and recorded.
3. Following the site visit and based on the review of the Excavation Certificate the
Responsible Supervisor will nominate the Departments that require to be consulted
with regards to the work. These departments may be one or all of the following;
Telecommunications;
Electrical;
Instrumentation and;
Pipelines.
4. The Permit Applicant shall prepare the Excavation Certificate and all As-Built
drawings, and distribute for review.
NOTE: Excavation work where Heavy Equipment is to be used will require a fully
documented Risk Assessment
5. The nominated departments representatives shall review the Excavation Certificate
and the attached As-Built drawings and supply remarks, conditions and observations
where applicable.
NOTE: Remarks etc, that cannot be incorporated on the Excavation Certificate shall
be clearly marked and attached to the Certificate.
Each department representative that has commented shall sign and date the
certificate (Section 4) before returning to the Production Supervisor.
6. In Section 5 of the Excavation Certificate the Responsible Supervisor will indicate from
the list which precautions require to be observed / implemented to carry out the work.
There is space provided to add precautions not included in the standard list. Based on
the Risk Assessment findings a Confined Space Entry Certificate will / may be
required to be completed.
If a ‘Banksman’ is required the check box MUST be checked. .
7. The Responsible Supervisor shall discuss the Excavation Certificate with the Permit
Applicant and the Permit Holder to ensure that they understand all recommendation
and requirements before authorising the Excavation Certificate.
When authorising the Excavation Certificate the responsible Supervisor shall add an
expiry date which must not be later that that of the PTW.
8. The Permit Holder shall sign for Acceptance of the Excavation Certificate.
9. The Permit Holder shall nominate a ‘Bankman’ and ensure that he understands his
roles and responsibilities..
10. The Permit Holder shall hold a TRIC discussion and complete a Toolbox Talk Risk
Identification Card (TRIC).
The Area Authority will have awareness of the work being undertaken and review the
Excavation Certificate to familiarise with the precautions required.
11. The Area Authority shall validate the PTW and ensure that the Excavation Certificate
and As-Built drawings are attached..
12. The excavation work will be carried out in accordance with the Job Safety Plan,
Method Statement and TRIC. The Permit Holder shall oversee the work and ensure
that all precautions stated on the Excavation Certificate are adhered to.
NOTE: If the job changes the TRIC should be revisited.
13. On completion of the excavation work the Area Authority and the Permit Holder shall
inspect that the site is safe and clean.
The PTW shall be closed out and archived. The Excavation Certificate shall be
retained with the archived PTW.
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Master Form
Appendix 2 – Abbreviations
The following amendment has been requested following the HSE Level 1 Audit to address
ACTION ID: 681011:
Short description: Conduct a comprehensive analysis to ensure that proposed
standards are applicable for major accident.
Upon investigation, PDO does have a standard which specifies the shoring
requirements (SP-1279). However, this standard is not referenced in PR-1002
‘Operations Excavation Procedure’. Please will you update PR-1002 to include the link
to SP-1279.
To address this request the following has been added to the Procedure.
3.1.7 Shoring Excavations
The excavation Contractor may carryout the excavation to a maximum depth of 1.2 m
without any shoring protection. If the excavation exceeds this depth then it shall be
undertaken in accordance with SP-1279 - Specification for Civil & Building Construction
– Excavation & Earthworks C2.5.6 – Shoring Excavations.
.
An Interim Amendment has been added to PR-1002 and shall be fully incorporated into the
document at the next scheduled review.
The Following minor changes have been made to the procedure.
Section 3.2
This section has been changed to remove all reference to ‘Yellow’ and ‘Green’ copies of the
Excavation Certificate. The Certificate is now stored on LiveLink and can be obtained using the
link in the document.