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CONTRACT NO.

66000XXXXX

SCHEDULE "D"

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

2. DEVIATION FROM SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

3. FAILURE TO COMPLY

4. SAUDI ARAMCO ASSISTANCE

SECTION II - SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

1. CONTRACTOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

2. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

3. CONTRACTOR SITE SAFETY PROGRAM & HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PLAN

4. MONITORING, MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

5. CONTRACTOR SAFETY STAFF

6. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS

7. WORK PERMITS

8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

9. SAUDI ARAMCO PLANT OPERATIONS

10. TRANSPORTATION

11. REMOVAL FROM SITE

12. INJURY AND DAMAGE REPORTING

13. FIRE PREVENTION

14. MEDICAL

15. CONTRACTOR CAMPS, PROJECT SUPPORT FACILITIES, AND TEMPORARY


CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

16. WORK OVER OR ADJACENT TO WATER


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SECTION III - ENVIRONMENTAL AND SANITARY REQUIREMENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. APPLICABLE SAUDI ARAMCO AND/OR OTHER ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS

3. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) REQUIREMENTS

4. WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION

5. WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT

6. SPILL CONTROL

7. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

9. AIR POLLUTION MITIGATION

10. NOISE CONTROL

11. FOOD SERVICE HYGIENE

12. CAMP SANITATION

13. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMUNICATION

14. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

15. ASBESTOS HAZARD MANAGEMENT

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SECTION I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL


REQUIREMENTS
1.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain each WORK Site in a manner that
is free from recognized hazards that could cause death, physical harm or
negative impact to the health of any person entering the WORK Site.
1.2. CONTRACTOR shall comply at all times with SAUDI ARAMCO safety, health
and environmental (SH&E) requirements, specifications, regulations,
procedures and standards, including the following:
1.2.1. SAUDI ARAMCO Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirements (MSAERs);
1.2.2. SAUDI ARAMCO General Instructions (GIs) and Environmental
Impact Assessment Procedure (SAEP-13);
1.2.3. the SAUDI ARAMCO Construction Safety Administrative
Requirements (CSAR), which is Volume One of the SAUDI ARAMCO
Construction Safety Manual (CSM);
1.2.4. the SAUDI ARAMCO Work Site Safety Manual (WSSM), which is
Volume two of the CSM;
1.2.5. the Minimum Medical Standards Requirements Manual (MMSR);
1.2.6. the SAUDI ARAMCO Environmental Health Code (SAEHC);
1.2.7. the SAUDI ARAMCO Hazardous Waste Code (HWC);
1.2.8. the SAUDI ARAMCO Safety Handbook;
1.2.9. all applicable Saudi Arab Government SH&E regulations and, where
applicable, International Treaties and conventions ratified by the
Saudi Arabian Government; and
1.2.10. all additional requirements specified in this Schedule "D".
(Collectively referred to in this Schedule "D" as the "SH&E Requirements".)
1.3. Changes in SH&E Requirements shall be effective immediately, unless
otherwise noted in writing by SAUDI ARAMCO. In case of conflicting
requirements, the most stringent requirement shall apply unless otherwise
noted. SAUDI ARAMCO shall compensate CONTRACTOR, via Change
Order or Amendment, for any significant increases in the cost of the WORK
resulting from changes to SH&E Requirements after the effective standards
cutoff date, or, if no effective standards cutoff date is specified, the bid closing
date or proposal submission date, as appropriate.
1.4. CONTRACTOR shall maintain at the WORK Site copies of the most current
version of the SAUDI ARAMCO Construction Safety Manual (CSM) and all
applicable SAUDI ARAMCO GIs, handbooks and engineering standards, as
well as the approved Hazard Identification Plan (HIP) and any Contractor Site
Specific Safety Plan (CSSP). CONTRACTOR may request from the

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Company Representative copies of the CSM and other SAUDI ARAMCO GIs,
handbooks and engineering standards that are applicable to this Contract.
1.5. Additionally, CONTRACTOR shall comply with all SAUDI ARAMCO
Operations Manuals, (e.g., Operating Instruction Manual, Refinery Instruction
Manual, Terminal Instruction Manual) applicable to the WORK and/or the
WORK Site, and shall maintain at the WORK Site copies of the most recent
version of the same. Without limiting the foregoing, for offshore WORK,
CONTRACTOR shall comply with Northern Area Oil Operations' Operations
Instruction Manual (OIM) Number 1.519, "Work Around Offshore Producing
Facilities".
1.6. During CONTRACTOR's performance of the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall
also take or cause to be taken any additional measures that are requested by
SAUDI ARAMCO to prevent the injury or death of any person, any damage or
loss of property, loss of process, or damage to the environment.
1.7. CONTRACTOR supervisory personnel or other qualified staff shall be able to
understand and communicate written and spoken English, and shall be
present at the WORK Site at all times while WORK is in progress.
1.8. SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to monitor and inspect any WORK Site,
Lay Down Yard, fabrication yard, clinic, camp or dining facility (on or off
SAUDI ARAMCO property) for compliance with the SH&E Requirements.
SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to reject, remove from site, or have
CONTRACTOR destroy any tools or equipment found to be defective, of
substandard quality or noncompliant. Non-third party factory produced tools,
including but not limited to home-made and shop-made tools, are strictly
prohibited. SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to require CONTRACTOR to
fully vacate, including fully removing all structures, materials and equipment,
from Lay Down Yards, fabrication yards, clinics, camps and dining facilities on
SAUDI ARAMCO controlled land if they are found to be non-compliant with
SH&E Requirements. Costs incurred by CONTRACTOR as a result of such
non-compliance shall be solely CONTRACTOR’s responsibility, and any
resultant CONTRACTOR performance delays shall not be deemed excusable
hereunder and shall not entitle CONTRACTOR to any adjustment to the
Critical Milestone Dates or Scheduled Mechanical Completion Date.
1.9. CONTRACTOR shall implement the electronic Contractor Safety Solution
(CSS) as specified by SAUDI ARAMCO.
1.10. Without limiting the application of any other provision in this Contract,
CONTRACTOR’s obligations hereunder shall apply to all members of
CONTRACTOR Group and CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for
compliance with all requirements of this Schedule "D" by each and every
member of the CONTRACTOR Group.
2. DEVIATION FROM SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1. Any deviation by CONTRACTOR from applicable SH&E Requirements shall
not be accepted unless it is approved, in advance, in writing by the Company
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Representative in cooperation with the responsible SAUDI ARAMCO


organization(s).
3. FAILURE TO COMPLY
3.1. Any non-conformance with SH&E Requirements or SAUDI ARAMCO security
protocols by CONTRACTOR shall be considered a substantial and material
breach of this Contract which shall give rise to SAUDI ARAMCO’s rights under
this Contract, including but not limited to its right to suspend or terminate all or
any part of the WORK or this Contract for cause pursuant to Schedule “A”.
3.2. Upon receiving notification of a failure to meet any SH&E Requirement,
CONTRACTOR shall immediately take all necessary corrective actions.
Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Contract, all corrective actions
shall be at CONTRACTOR's expense. For the avoidance of doubt, and in
addition to any other terms contained in this Contract, costs incurred by
CONTRACTOR as a result of WORK suspension or termination for cause by
SAUDI ARAMCO resulting from a failure to meet SH&E Requirements shall
be solely CONTRACTOR's responsibility, and any resultant CONTRACTOR
performance delays shall not be deemed excusable hereunder.
4. SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVES
4.1. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that SAUDI ARAMCO, at its own discretion,
may from time to time provide recognition awards of nominal value to
deserving CONTRACTOR Personnel. Such gifts remain the property of the
specific person it was awarded to and shall not be considered the property of
the CONTRACTOR or Subcontractor.
5. SAUDI ARAMCO ASSISTANCE
5.1. CONTRACTOR may request clarification or explanation from SAUDI
ARAMCO regarding any of its SH&E Requirements. The Company
Representative (or the Company Representative’s designated party or parties)
may provide assistance to the CONTRACTOR by explaining good safety and
sound environmental practices, pointing out unsafe conditions, and by
applying experience and judgment, to assist CONTRACTOR in improving
safety and to safeguard the environment. Such assistance by SAUDI
ARAMCO shall in no way relieve CONTRACTOR of its responsibilities as set
forth in this Schedule "D" or make SAUDI ARAMCO financially or otherwise
responsible for such assistance.
6. CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE UNDERSTANDING
6.1. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that it understands the SH&E Requirements,
and shall take all steps necessary to ensure that all CONTRACTOR
personnel, specifically including the personnel of every Subcontractor,
(“CONTRACTOR Personnel”) involved in the execution of the WORK have a
full understanding of the SH&E Requirements. Without limiting the application
of any other provision in this Contract, CONTRACTOR acknowledges that it is
responsible for any failure to comply with SH&E requirements by any member
of CONTRACTOR’s Personnel.
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END OF SECTION I

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SECTION II - SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

1. CONTRACTOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.1. CONTRACTOR management and supervision shall be fully responsible for


proper implementation of all applicable safety-related contractual
requirements and expectations described in the SH&E Requirements.
CONTRACTOR shall allocate adequate resources to safely and effectively
execute the WORK in accordance with the SH&E Requirements.

2. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1. CONTRACTOR shall implement a Safety Management System (SMS) in


accordance with the latest version of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and
Safety), which is incorporated herein by reference. Definitions contained in
ISO 45001 shall apply. In case of conflict between ISO 45001 and this
Schedule "D", the requirements of this Schedule "D" shall have precedence.
Evidence of implementation shall be provided to SAUDI ARAMCO upon
request.
2.2. Management Reviews: In accordance with ISO 45001, CONTRACTOR's Top
Management (where "Top Management" is defined as at least one person
reporting directly to the owner or board of directors of the CONTRACTOR and
having the proper authority delegated as an officer of the CONTRACTOR)
shall review the implementation of the CONTRACTOR’s Safety Management
System and the Contractor Site Safety Program (CSSP) three (3) months
after contract execution and every six (6) months thereafter, for the duration of
the WORK, to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness.
2.3. Within fifteen (15) working days of Contract execution, CONTRACTOR shall
submit a Management Review schedule that meets the required timeframes
contained in Section 2.2 to the Company Representative for concurrence.
This project specific Management Review shall include, but not be limited to:
2.3.1. The status of actions from previous Management Reviews;
2.3.2. Changes in CONTRACTOR and SAUDI ARAMCO issues that are
relevant to the SMS including:
2.3.2.1. The needs and expectations of SAUDI ARAMCO;
2.3.2.2. Legal requirements in respect of SH&E Requirements and
other requirements; and
2.3.2.3. Risks and opportunities;
2.3.3. The extent to which the SMS policy and the SMS objectives have
been met;
2.3.4. Information on the SMS performance including:
2.3.4.1. Incidents, non-compliance, corrective actions and continual
improvement;
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2.3.4.2. Monitoring and measuring of results;


2.3.4.3. Results of evaluation of compliance with legal, SH&E
Requirements and SAUDI ARAMCO requirements;
2.3.4.4. Audit results;
2.3.4.5. Consultation, coaching and participation of workers; and
2.3.4.6. Risks and opportunities;
2.3.5. Adequacy of resources for maintaining an effective SMS;
2.3.6. Relevant communication with SAUDI ARAMCO; and
2.3.7. Opportunities for continuous improvement.
2.4. Within two (2) weeks after the scheduled review date, CONTRACTOR shall
advise the Company Representative in writing of the results and
recommended actions resulting from the project specific Management
Review.
2.5. Changes to the SMS that result from CONTRACTOR’s Top Management
reviews shall be incorporated into the Contractor Site Safety Program (CSSP),
with the approval of the Company Representative.
3. CONTRACTOR SITE SAFETY PROGRAM AND HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PLAN

3.1. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a contract-specific Contractor Site


Safety Program (CSSP) per the SAUDI ARAMCO Contractor Safety
Administrative Requirements, to the Company Representative for approval
within fifteen (15) working days of Contract execution. In no event shall
CONTRACTOR commence WORK (i.e. Site Mobilization Start) prior to
obtaining SAUDI ARAMCO's written approval on CONTRACTOR's CSSP.
The CSSP shall be available at each WORK Site at all times. CONTRACTOR
shall ensure full implementation of the CSSP for the entire duration of the
WORK.
3.2. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a Contract-specific Hazard
Identification Plan (HIP) per the SAUDI ARAMCO Construction Safety
Administrative Requirements, along with all required pre-mobilization
drawings and plans as described in the CSAR, to the Company
Representative for approval within fifteen (15) working days of Contract
execution. CONTRACTOR shall ensure full implementation of all safety
controls and precautions noted in the HIP for the entire duration of the WORK.
No WORK shall commence at a WORK Site (including Site Mobilization Start)
before the HIP has been approved by SAUDI ARAMCO as described in the
CSAR. The HIP shall be revised and amended, as needed, when conditions
change, new hazards are introduced, or the scope of WORK changes.
3.3. CONTRACTOR shall identify all high risk activities (including but not limited to:
steel erection, confined space entry, work at heights, excavations and
hydrotesting) and shall develop detailed step by step method statements that
include risk assessments for these activities prior to the start of any WORK or
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Site Mobilization Start activities. The method statements shall use the Job
Safety Analysis (JSA) process to ensure hazards are identified and control
measures are implemented, per the SAUDI ARAMCO Safety Management
Guide for Job Safety Analysis. CONTRACTOR shall also develop JSAs for
any other WORK activities, as requested by the Company Representative.
4. MONITORING, MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

4.1. CONTRACTOR shall establish, implement, and maintain a project specific


SH&E Accountability Plan to ensure continuous monitoring, measurement,
analysis, and performance evaluations of CONTRACTOR and each
Subcontractor’s implementation of requirements contained in the Schedule
"D" (including, but not limited to CSSP, HIP, JSA, and Method Statements).
The SH&E Accountability Plan shall be submitted to the Company
Representative for approval within fifteen (15) working days of Contract
execution.
4.2. The SH&E Accountability Plan, at a minimum, shall address the following in
respect of SH&E Requirements:
4.2.1. Customer satisfaction;
4.2.2. SAUDI ARAMCO, internal and external audits, including audits of
each Subcontractor;
4.2.3. Non-compliance;
4.2.4. Repeat violations;
4.2.5. Process performance measures;
4.2.6. Data analysis;
4.2.7. Management Reviews;
4.2.8. Preventive action; and
4.2.9. Corrective action.
4.3. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit on a monthly basis an SH&E
Accountability Report in a format acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO to
demonstrate effective implementation of requirements contained in this
Schedule "D". The SH&E Accountability Report shall include the following
items as a minimum:
4.3.1. Listing of SH&E audits completed (Management Review, internal and
Subcontractor), in progress, and planned for the next month;
4.3.2. Status of open corrective actions for non-conformities found during
CONTRACTOR’s continuous monitoring of the WORK,
CONTRACTOR Management Reviews, and SAUDI ARAMCO
monitoring and inspections activities of any WORK;
4.3.3. Actions taken to prevent re-occurrence of non-conformities;
4.3.4. Implementation of applicable Lessons Learned (where "Lessons
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or otherwise, for the purpose of improving future SH&E
performance);
4.3.5. All completed forms (e.g., incident investigations, manhour report,
headcount report, camp inspections, clinic logs, etc.); and
4.3.6. Process improvement activities.
5. CONTRACTOR SAFETY STAFF

5.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide a qualified Safety Manager/Supervisor(s) and


qualified safety staff as described in the CSAR. All Safety
Manager/Supervisor(s) and other safety staff must be proficient in written and
spoken English.
5.2. Where requested in writing by SAUDI ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR shall submit
the proposed Safety Manager/Supervisor(s) and safety staff for review and
evaluation, including an interview and written test. Safety staff not explicitly
accepted by SAUDI ARAMCO shall not mobilize to the WORK Site and shall
not be considered for the purpose of complying with the number of qualified
safety staff as required by the CSAR, Section 4.5.A.
5.3. Safety staff shall be present at the WORK Site at all times while
CONTRACTOR Personnel are working, including nights, weekends, holidays
and extended working hours, as described in the CSAR. CONTRACTOR
safety staff shall not be assigned dual roles (e.g., not also be work permit
receivers, scaffold inspectors, etc).
6. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS

6.1. All SAUDI ARAMCO policies, standards, technical requirements and


examinations are written in SAUDI ARAMCO’s official business language of
English. SAUDI ARAMCO does not provide or allow for interpreters to
translate materials during the administration of technical examinations. All
CONTRACTOR Personnel requiring a SAUDI ARAMCO technical certification
shall be fluent in English. Technical certifications are required, but not limited
to, the following: Safety Personnel, Crane Operators, Riggers, Scaffold
Supervisors, Scaffold Inspectors and Electricians.
6.2. In order to obtain a Kingdom of Saudi Arabia operator’s license, operators of
cranes, heavy equipment, and drivers of light and heavy duty automobiles
must be mobilized with the correct visa to secure a valid work permit (iqama)
as per the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Labor requirements.
7. WORK PERMITS

7.1. Work Permits shall be obtained by CONTRACTOR in accordance with SAUDI


ARAMCO GI 2.100, Work Permit System, and Chapter I-4, Work Permit
System, of the SAUDI ARAMCO Construction Safety Manual (CSM) prior to
beginning WORK.

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8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

8.1. CONTRACTOR shall, as a minimum, provide, maintain and enforce use of the
personal protective equipment (PPE) described in Chapter I-3, Personal
Protective Equipment, of the CSM. Minimum PPE in SAUDI ARAMCO
Restricted Areas and project WORK Sites includes hard hats, safety glasses
and safety shoes for all workers that meet SAUDI ARAMCO specifications.
CONTRACTOR shall also comply with all PPE requirements stipulated by the
local SAUDI ARAMCO facility or the Company Representative (e.g., flame
resistant clothing and high visibility vests).
9. SAUDI ARAMCO PLANT OPERATIONS

9.1. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that CONTRACTOR Personnel do not open or


close any valves, break open flanges or piping for equipment that is in-
service, or operate any electrical switches or any other SAUDI ARAMCO
equipment in SAUDI ARAMCO plant facilities. Once Primary Isolation has
been achieved by SAUDI ARAMCO as defined in GI 6.012, Isolation, Lock
Out, and Use of Hold Tags, CONTRACTOR may support positive isolation
activities (e.g., blind swinging) under the direction of SAUDI ARAMCO, to the
extent the activity is included in the contract scope of work.
10. TRANSPORTATION

10.1. CONTRACTOR shall ensure CONTRACTOR Personnel comply with all


Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and SAUDI ARAMCO traffic safety rules, laws and
regulations, including GI 6.030, Traffic and Vehicle Safety, paying particular
attention to the Vehicle Condition and Driver Responsibilities listed in
Supplement-I of GI 6.030. Vehicles that are not in good condition shall not be
used.
10.2. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that passengers only travel in vehicles that are
provided with air conditioning and passenger seats. Seat belts shall be
installed for all seats and used in all vehicles carrying personnel.
10.3. CONTRACTOR shall develop and implement a journey management program
that at a minimum meets the requirements of section 5.9 of the SAUDI
ARAMCO Safety Management Guide for Managerial Tools to Improve Driving
Safety Performance. For WORK Sites that are classified as remote areas, the
journey management program shall include provisions for remote area travel.
11. REMOVAL FROM SITE

11.1. SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to require removal of any CONTRACTOR
Personnel or other personnel from the WORK Site if it is believed, in SAUDI
ARAMCO’s reasonable discretion, that such person is a danger to himself or
others. Costs incurred by CONTRACTOR as a result of such removal shall be
solely CONTRACTOR’s responsibility, and any resultant CONTRACTOR
performance delays shall not be deemed excusable hereunder.

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12. INJURY AND DAMAGE REPORTING

12.1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the incident reporting requirements of


SAUDI ARAMCO GI 6.007, Reporting of Contractor On-Job
Injuries/Occupational Illnesses, which includes an immediate written report of
all on-job injuries or occupational illnesses regardless of severity.
12.2. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that an immediate oral report and preliminary
written report is made to the Company Representative in the case of any
incident with:
12.2.1. All off-job, or non-work related fatalities not covered under the
reporting requirements of GI 6.007;
12.2.2. Damage over SR10,000 to CONTRACTOR's plant or equipment;
12.2.3. Damage, in any amount, to SAUDI ARAMCO equipment or property;
12.2.4. Damage and all incidents involving cranes and heavy equipment;
12.2.5. Fire, explosion or hazardous materials release; and
12.2.6. Strikes and/or civil unrest.
12.3. For an incident resulting in CONTRACTOR Personnel fatality, serious injury to
CONTRACTOR Personnel or damage to SAUDI ARAMCO equipment or
property, the CONTRACTOR shall conduct an incident investigation, including
a structural root cause analysis. CONTRACTOR shall submit a copy of the
draft incident investigation report and the final report to the Company
Representative for review in a timely manner. In addition, SAUDI ARAMCO
reserves the right to convene an investigation committee in accordance with
GI 6.003, Incident Investigation.
12.4. CONTRACTOR shall maintain a current record showing all:
12.4.1. WORK injuries/illnesses/fatalities
12.4.2. All off-job, or non-WORK related fatalities
12.4.3. Motor vehicle collisions
12.4.4. Incidents to CONTRACTOR's plant or equipment over SR10,000
12.4.5. Incidents involving damage to SAUDI ARAMCO equipment and
property
12.4.6. Damage and all incidents involving cranes and heavy equipment
12.4.7. Fires, explosions, toxic releases
12.4.8. Near miss incidents
12.4.9. Strikes and/or civil unrest.
12.5. CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative electronic and
hardcopy copies of this record as required by GI 6.007, Chapter I-2, Incident
Reporting and Investigation, of the SAUDI ARAMCO Construction Safety

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Manual (CSM) and as requested by the Company Representative.


13. FIRE PREVENTION

13.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain in good working order suitable
firefighting equipment and shall provide trained and qualified fire watch
personnel for all WORK activities involving ignition sources, as per the
provisions of Chapter I-7, Fire Prevention, of the CSM.
14. MEDICAL

14.1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all medical requirements described in the
SAUDI ARAMCO Contractor Safety Administrative Requirements (CSAR) and
the SAUDI ARAMCO Minimum Medical Standards Requirements (MMSR)
Manual.
14.2. CONTRACTOR shall maintain the minimum number and types of clinics
specified in the MMSR Manual, as well as the number and specialties of
required medical personnel. All clinics and medical personnel shall be
certified by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health. Medical
personnel working in CONTRACTOR clinics shall have up-to-date educational
certifications for emergency trauma and emergency/disaster response
preparedness, including triage. Clinics are subject to inspection and approval
prior to operation, and at six-month intervals, by SAUDI ARAMCO.
15. CONTRACTOR CAMPS, PROJECT SUPPORT FACILITIES, AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

15.1. All CONTRACTOR camps, project support facilities, and temporary


construction facilities must meet the construction requirements of SAUDI
ARAMCO Engineering Standard M-100, Saudi Aramco Building Code. Prior
to construction, all CONTRACTOR camps, project support facilities, and
temporary construction facilities, design drawings shall be submitted for
approval to SAUDI ARAMCO. Construction shall not commence until all
design drawings are approved by SAUDI ARAMCO.
15.2. During construction, and prior to utility connection, all utility system
installations shall be reviewed and approved by SAUDI ARAMCO. Utilities
shall not be connected or energized until approved in writing by SAUDI
ARAMCO. In the case of existing camps that will be re-utilized, whether
relocated to a new site or not, utilities shall not be connected or energized
until approved in writing by SAUDI ARAMCO.
15.3. Prior to beginning construction of any new contractor camp or other worker
accommodation, or prior to occupancy of existing contractor camps or other
worker accommodations, CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary
assistance to Company Representative to allow Company Representative and
all SAUDI ARAMCO organizations identified to fulfill their obligations pursuant
to G.I. 298.010, including but not limited to timely provision of required
documentation, certifications, and access to contractor camps.

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15.4. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any CONTRACTOR camp facility provided
for CONTRACTOR Personnel and/or SAUDI ARAMCO personnel meets the
requirements of Saudi Arabia's Labor Law and the SH&E Requirements.
CONTRACTOR shall operate the camp facility in accordance with G.I.
298.010, Attachment V, Procedure for Management of Safety and Hygiene at
Contractor Camps and Project Support Buildings.
15.5. Prior to occupancy and permanent connection of utilities, CONTRACTOR's
camp facilities either on or off SAUDI ARAMCO property shall be subject to
inspection by the Company Representative and/or the Company
Representative’s delegate(s), for compliance with all applicable safety, fire
and health standards. Any deficient items noted during the inspection or
otherwise brought to the attention of CONTRACTOR shall be promptly and
satisfactorily resolved prior to occupancy.
15.6. SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to periodically re-inspect any
CONTRACTOR camps, project support facilities, or temporary construction
facilities located either on or off SAUDI ARAMCO property to verify
compliance with all SH&E Requirements.
15.7. If SAUDI ARAMCO, in its sole opinion, considers that non-conformance with
SH&E Requirements on a CONTRACTOR camp or project support facility are
so extensive or significant as to be deemed to be hazardous to the health of
personnel residing there, then the CONTRACTOR shall, within thirty (30) days
of receipt of notice and at no cost to SAUDI ARAMCO, close all or the
identified portion of the CONTRACTOR camp/project support facility and take
all necessary action to relocate personnel to a SAUDI ARAMCO specified
facility or other suitable and compliant alternate accommodations. Re-
occupation of the CONTRACTOR camp/project support facility will not be
allowed until such time as the specified conditions have been rectified to the
sole satisfaction of SAUDI ARAMCO and the CONTRACTOR camp/project
support facility meets the requirements specified herein. SAUDI ARAMCO
reserves the right to require the CONTRACTOR camp/project support facility
to be vacated and personnel relocated on less than thirty (30) days’ notice if
any conditions pose a safety, health, or environmental risk in accordance with
GI 298.010.
16. WORK OVER OR ADJACENT TO WATER

16.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide an adequate amount of approved lifesaving and


rescue equipment on every seagoing vessel, and at every WORK Site where
WORK is being carried out over or adjacent to water.  CONTRACTOR
Personnel exposed to drowning hazards shall obtain, prior to assignment to
such WORK, and maintain a valid water survival certification, and
continuously use approved, wearable personal flotation devices appropriate
for the application as prescribed in SAUDI ARAMCO G.I. 6.020.

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SECTION III - ENVIRONMENTAL AND SANITARY REQUIREMENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. This section covers various environmental and sanitary requirements with
which CONTRACTOR must comply. This may include handling, treatment
and disposal of liquid and solid wastes, air quality, marine protection,
biodiversity and conservation, waste water treatment and resource
conservation during execution of SAUDI ARAMCO construction projects, both
onshore and offshore. This applies to construction sites, CONTRACTOR
camps and accommodation located on or off of SAUDI ARAMCO controlled
land, and any other work related activities, facilities, plants, utilities
(permanent and temporary) that may result in an environmental impact during
performance of the WORK.
2. APPLICABLE SAUDI ARAMCO AND/OR OTHER ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS
2.1. All SAUDI ARAMCO and/or other engineering requirements referred to herein
shall be the current issue, which will be furnished to CONTRACTOR by the
Company Representative upon request. Company Representative will assist
CONTRACTOR obtain other (non-SAUDI ARAMCO) engineering documents.
2.2. If current SAUDI ARAMCO and/or other engineering requirements do not
cover a specific situation, CONTRACTOR shall contact the Company
Representative for guidance and resolution.
2.3. When specific circumstances render a particular requirement of the SAUDI
ARAMCO Standard, Procedure, General Instruction or Code impractical, a
waiver or grant of variance may be requested in writing from the SAUDI
ARAMCO Environmental Protection Department in accordance with SAUDI
ARAMCO Engineering Procedure 302, Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of
a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) REQUIREMENTS
3.1. CONTRACTOR shall implement an Environmental Management System
(EMS) in accordance with SAEP-410. Definitions contained in SAEP-410
shall apply.  In case of conflict between SEAP-410 and this Schedule "D", the
requirements of this Schedule "D" shall have precedence. The EMS shall be
submitted to the Company Representative for approval within fifteen (15)
working days of Contract execution.
3.2. CONTRACTOR shall propose an Environmental Coordinator to oversee the
implementation of the EMS. CONTRACTOR shall submit the name, address
and qualifications of the proposed Environmental Coordinator for review and
approval by SAUDI ARAMCO.
3.3. A copy of the approved EMS together with all records generated by its
implementation shall be retained at the WORK Site and be available for
inspection by SAUDI ARAMCO.
3.4. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

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3.4.1. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with Environmental Policy (INT-5)


and all relevant "Environmental Compliance Obligations" when
conducting work for, or on behalf of SAUDI ARAMCO. The intent of
the policy is to assure that the CONTRACTOR complies with
applicable International Treaties and Protocols, Government
Environmental regulations and SAUDI ARAMCO's environmental
standards, policies, procedures and GI’s. The CONTRACTOR shall
ensure that the WORKS, its products, services and activities do not
create undue risks to the environment or public health, and assure
the protection of the land, air, and water from pollution and
contamination.
3.4.2. All Environmental Compliance Obligations shall be identified and
adhered to for the full life cycle of the for a project / program which
incudes, but is not be limited to, the design, construction, operation,
maintenance and decommission phases, and shall comply with the
recommendations contained in any applicable project Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) as per SAEP-13 requirements.
3.5. ASPECTS AND IMPACTS
3.5.1. Prior to the commencement of WORK, the CONTRACTOR shall
determine all environmental aspects and impacts associated with all
of the activities, products and services required to deliver on the
scope of WORK. This is inclusive of any products, services and
activities that may be provided by any Subcontractor.
3.5.2. When determining the environmental aspects and impacts, the
CONTRACTOR shall take the following into account:
3.5.2.1. All relevant Environmental Compliance Obligations
3.5.2.2. Significant aspects and impacts throughout the life of the
project, using a full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach in
line with ISO 14040
3.5.2.3. Change, including planned or new developments, and new or
modified activities, products and services
3.5.2.4. Abnormal conditions and reasonably foreseeable emergency
situations such as shutdown, turnarounds and inspections,
scheduled maintenance etc.
3.6. ENVIRONMENTAL Compliance Obligations
3.6.1. The CONTRACTOR shall:
3.6.1.1. Annually review and maintain a legal register of all
Environmental Compliance Obligations related to its
environmental aspects which includes all International
Treaties / Protocols, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Environmental
Regulations or SAUDI ARAMCO's environmental standards;

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3.6.1.2. determine how these Environmental Compliance Obligations


apply to the CONTRACTOR; and
3.6.1.3. take these Environmental Compliance Obligations into
account when establishing, implementing, maintaining and
continually improving its EMS.
3.6.2. The CONTRACTOR shall develop, and annually revise, an
Environmental Compliance Obligations register as "Documented
Information" which should be signed and dated by the
CONTRACTOR's Top Management and submitted to the Company
Representative.
3.7. ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES
3.7.1. The CONTRACTOR shall establish annual environmental objectives
which are in line with the environmental aspects and associated
Environmental Compliance Obligations:
3.7.1.1. The environmental objectives shall be updated annually
including responsible persons for meeting the objective;
3.7.1.2. The CONTRACTOR's Top Management shall ensure that the
environmental objectives are consistent with the corporate
environmental policy and all relevant corporate key
performance indicators (e.g. Flaring, SO2, H2M, GHG, etc.);
3.7.1.3. Once the environmental objectives have been signed off by
the CONTRACTOR's Top Management, they shall be
communicated by the CONTRACTOR Representative to all
relevant stakeholders for implementation;
3.7.1.4. Quarterly monitoring and reporting shall be conducted to
ensure that the CONTRACTOR will be successful in meeting
or exceeding their environmental objective annually; and
3.7.1.5. Analysis and evaluation of the environmental objectives shall
be conducted and updated by the CONTRACTOR, as
appropriate.
4. WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION
4.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain an adequate and safe supply of
potable water for human consumption at all sites where CONTRACTOR
Personnel are employed or housed. The water supply shall meet the design
criteria specified by SAES-S-040, SAUDI ARAMCO Water Systems, and shall
comply with the provisions of the SAUDI ARAMCO Environmental Health
Code (notably SAEHC-S-01, Water).
4.2. CONTRACTOR shall comply with SAUDI ARAMCO Water Conservation
Policy (INT-11), develop a water conservation monitoring program to ensure
water is used in the most efficient manner and support the implementation of
SAUDI ARAMCO Water Conservation Policy in an effort to conserve the

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's groundwater.


4.3. CONTRACTOR shall consider alternative water sources to groundwater and
justify to SAUDI ARAMCO where the implementation of drilling groundwater
supply wells is the most feasible option. SAUDI ARAMCO, in its sole
discretion, will make the final decision on whether to proceed with drilling such
supply wells and shall instruct the CONTRACTOR accordingly.
4.4. Where applicable, CONTRACTOR shall obtain the necessary permit(s) to drill
water wells.
5. WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
5.1. The basic design of all wastewater treatment units and disposal of
sanitary/industrial wastewater shall comply with the following: SAUDI
ARAMCO Engineering Standards SAES-A-103, Discharges to the Marine
Environment; SAES-A-104, Wastewater Treatment, Reuse and Disposal;
SAEHC-S-02, Sanitary Wastewater and Sewerage Systems; SAES-S-010,
Sanitary Sewers; the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment General
Environmental Regulations; and, when applicable, the Royal Commission
Environmental Regulations, the Regional Organization for the Protection of
the Marine Environment (ROPME) "Protocol Concerning Marine Pollution
Resulting from Exploration and Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1989",
and the International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by
Ships (MARPOL).
5.2. All inland sanitary wastewater discharge shall meet Ministry of Environment,
Water & Agriculture (MEWA) standards.
5.3. Small flow wastewater treatment systems (e.g. septic systems with disposal
fields, holding tanks with an appropriate disposal location, and portable toilets)
shall comply with SAES-A-104, wastewater treatment, reuse and disposal
requirements.
5.4. Wastewater holding tanks without absorption trenches for subsequent off-site
disposal by trucking to an approved facility is only permitted with the prior
written approval of SAUDI ARAMCO. The use of wastewater holding tanks is
not permitted for systems served by thirty (30) persons or more. If trucking of
sanitary wastewater is approved by SAUDI ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR shall
ensure that transportation from the point of generation to the appropriate
sewage treatment plants is carried out in accordance with the SAUDI
ARAMCO Hazardous Waste Code, Section 6.
5.5. Municipal dumping areas shall not be used for disposal of wastewater.
CONTRACTORS wishing to utilize off-site disposal for wastewater shall obtain
approval from the Company Representative and the SAUDI ARAMCO EPD
General Supervisor, Water Treatment & Conservation Division (WT&CD) and
the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MOMRA) to be allowed to
transport sanitary wastewater to an off-site wastewater treatment facility.
5.6. Hydrocarbon contaminated fluids drainage systems shall be designed in
accordance with SAES-D-116, Underground Storage Tank System, SAES-A-
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400, Industrial Drainage Systems, SAES-A-401, Closed Drain Systems


(CDS), SAES-A-403, Offshore Platform Drainage Systems, SAES-S-010,
Sanitary Sewers, and SAES-S-020, Oily Water Drainage Systems.
5.7. Hydrotesting shall follow the requirements of SAES-A-007, Hydrostatic
Testing Fluids and Lay-Up Procedures. Disposal of Wastewater from
Disposal of Wastewater from Cleaning, Flushing and Dewatering Pipelines
and Vessels shall be in accordance with SAEP-327.
6. SPILL CONTROL
6.1. In the event of an offshore oil spill, the procedures outlined in GI 2.400,
Offshore Oil Spill Contingency Plan, shall be followed. In the event of an
inland oil spill, the procedures of GI 2.401, Inland Oil Spill Response, shall be
followed.
6.2. CONTRACTOR shall take immediate action to stop a spill and promptly notify
the appropriate parties as per GI 2.104, Leak and Spill Reporting.
6.3. In the event of a chemical/oil spill, CONTRACTOR shall promptly notify the
Company Representative to determine whether a "reportable quantity" exists,
per SAUDI ARAMCO Hazardous Waste Code, Section 12.
6.4. Any soil that is contaminated due to a spill shall be disposed in accordance
with SAUDI ARAMCO Hazardous Waste Code, Section 6, and SAEHC Solid
Waste Management, Section S-03, and SAES-S-007 Solid Waste Landfill
Requirements. Shipments of hazardous waste shall be manifested as required
by SAUDI ARAMCO Hazardous Waste Code, Section 6. Only SAUDI
ARAMCO-approved waste management contractors shall be used to dispose
of hazardous waste.
7. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
7.1. Waste Disposal Plan
7.1.1. The solid waste portion of CONTRACTOR's EMP shall include
provisions for waste prevention, waste minimization, waste recycling,
waste recovery, temporary site storage, collection, transportation and
disposal practices.
7.1.2. CONTRACTOR’s EMP must comply with the SAUDI ARAMCO
Hazardous Waste Code, the SAUDI ARAMCO Environmental Health
Code (notably SAEHC-S-03, Solid Waste Management), and SAES-
S-007, Solid Waste Landfill Requirements.
7.1.3. The specifics of the designated waste treatment facility and / or
SAUDI ARAMCO approved disposal landfill for the WORK must be
contained within the Waste Disposal Plan portion of the EMP.
CONTRACTOR must prepare, maintain and retain waste records
detailing the classification, quantities of waste generated, the waste
generator, details of the waste transporter and the final disposal /
treatment facility.

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7.2. Hazardous Waste Storage and Handling


7.2.1. CONTRACTOR shall, when applicable, comply with all Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia requirements, including but not limited to licensing
requirements, and the following SAUDI ARAMCO General
Instructions and engineering standards for its operations involving
hazardous waste storage and handling: GI 430.001, Implementing the
SAUDI ARAMCO Hazardous Waste Code; GI 150.001, Asbestos
Hazard Management; SAES-S-007, Solid Waste Landfill
Requirements, CU-22.03, Processing and Handling of Hazardous
Material; GI 2.717, Procedures and Guidelines for Handling
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); CU-22.06, Disposal of
Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB); and CU-22.01, Processing and
Handling of Gas and Gas Cylinders.
7.2.2. CONTRACTOR’s EMP shall address in detail the design,
construction and method of operation for hazardous waste storage,
handling equipment and facilities.
7.2.3. All hazardous waste shall be stored in tightly closed, leak proof
containers made of or lined with materials that are compatible with
the hazardous waste to be stored. Containers shall be marked with
warning labels to accurately describe their contents and detail
appropriate safety precautions.
7.2.4. Incompatible wastes are not permitted to be stored within the same
spill containment area or in such a manner that the contents could be
mixed if spilled.
7.2.5. Hazardous chemicals shall be stored and handled in accordance with
SAUDI ARAMCO Chemical Hazard Bulletins (CHBs), which are
issued by the Environmental Protection Department, the
manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or as required by
the Company Representative.
7.2.6. CONTRACTOR shall have readily available all relevant
CHBs/MSDSs at chemical storage areas and locations where
chemicals are being used.
7.2.7. CONTRACTOR shall at all time ensure that it is fully compliant with
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's requirements regarding hazardous
waste and that such waste is handled only by appropriately licensed
personnel and entities.
7.3. Method of Collection
7.3.1. Solid wastes shall be transported by CONTRACTOR to disposal
areas in vehicles equipped to minimize windblown debris.
7.3.2. CONTRACTOR shall promptly clean up all spillages and waste lost
from the vehicle on route to the disposal site.
7.3.3. Hazardous waste containers shall be collected and transported by
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SAUDI ARAMCO approved waste management CONTRACTOR in a


manner which minimizes environmental, fire and explosion hazards
and worker exposure. Transportation vehicles shall be properly
marked and drivers shall carry the appropriate documents describing
the quantity, classification and associated degree of hazard for the
waste transported.
7.3.4. All vehicles and containers shall be designed to prevent the release
of transported liquid and solid wastes.
7.3.5. Drivers shall have specialized training related to the handling and
disposal of their cargo and carry on board the relevant CHBs/MSDSs.
Each vehicle must carry appropriate safety and fire prevention
equipment and a telephone number to contact in an emergency.
7.4. Requirements for Establishing a Landfill Disposal Site
7.4.1. CONTRACTOR may apply to operate its own solid waste
management system or to utilize a central waste management
system. Written approval from the SAUDI ARAMCO Environmental
Protection Department is required prior to establishing or operating a
landfill disposal site on SAUDI ARAMCO controlled land and
CONTRACTOR shall obtain through the Company Representative a
SAUDI ARAMCO Land Use Permit (LUP). Design requirements for
Class II and Class III Landfills for solid waste shall be in accordance
with SAES-S-007, Solid Waste Landfill Requirements, and the SAUDI
ARAMCO Environmental Health Code (notably SAEHC-S-03, Solid
Waste Management).
7.5. Classification of Landfill Disposal Sites
7.5.1. If CONTRACTOR operates its own, or uses an existing solid waste
disposal site, CONTRACTOR shall dispose of waste in an area that
will adequately contain it. The following describes three landfill types
and the material that may be disposed of in each:
7.5.1.1. Class I Landfill Disposal Site - isolates solid wastes from
surface water and groundwater. The site shall have a stable
foundation and two impermeable liners with leachate
collection and removal systems. Precipitation runoff from
surrounding areas shall be diverted away from the site. A
Class I landfill disposal site shall be used for the disposal of
Class I hazardous wastes and may be used for the disposal
of Class II biodegradable and chemically decomposable
wastes and Class III inert wastes. Class I landfills shall only
be operated by qualified environmental contractors that are
licensed by the General Authority of Meteorology and
Environmental Protection (GAMEP) or Permitted by Royal
Commission (RC) ,if operating within RC Industrial Cities
boundaries. For the purposes of Schedule "A" of this
Contract, the operator of a Landfill Disposal Site shall be
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considered a Subcontractor.
7.5.1.2. Class II Landfill Disposal Site - shall be above the highest
groundwater elevation to prevent direct contact of the wastes
with surface water or groundwater. The landfill site shall
have a stable foundation and provisions shall be made for
diversion of runoff. A Class II landfill disposal site shall be
used for Class II wastes and may be used for Class III
wastes.
7.5.1.3. Class III Landfill Disposal Site - provides little or no protection
from underlying groundwater. Surface water adjacent to the
disposal site may contact the waste material. A Class III
disposal site is for the disposal of Class III inert waste only.
7.5.2. Waste classification will be according to the following:
7.5.2.1. Class I Hazardous Waste - Wastes which constitute a high
degree of hazard to the public health and the environment.
These include materials which are flammable, corrosive,
reactive, toxic, radioactive, infectious, carcinogenic,
mutagenic or teratogenic. Wastes listed as hazardous waste
in any or all of GAMEP’s or RC Rules for Implementation and
in the SAUDI ARAMCO Hazardous Waste Code, shall be
considered Class I waste.
7.5.2.2. Class II Biodegradable or Chemically Decomposable Waste -
Non-hazardous solid wastes and dewatered sludge, which
are biologically or chemically decomposable in the natural
environment. Examples include paper, digested and dried
sewage sludge, animal wastes, garbage and other
putrescible wastes and wood.
7.5.2.3. Class III Inert Wastes - Non water- soluble wastes which are
not biologically or chemically active in the natural
environment. Examples include glass, most plastics, rubber
products and construction debris.
7.6. Solid Waste Disposal, Site Design and Operations
7.6.1. Landfills for Class II and Class III solid waste shall be designed and
operated in accordance with SAES-S-007, Solid Waste Landfill
Requirements, and the SAUDI ARAMCO Environmental Health Code
(notably SAEHC-S-03, Solid Waste Management).
7.6.2. CONTRACTOR shall incorporate the following into the solid waste
portion of its EMP as minimum requirements which must be followed
during disposal operations:
7.6.2.1. Discharge of Municipal / Construction and Demolition (C&D)
Waste and unloading of solid waste shall be confined to the
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efficiently operate.
7.6.2.2. CONTRACTOR shall dispose of waste at SAUDI ARAMCO
approved Class II and Class III solid waste landfills that
comply with SAES-S-007, private landfills that have
government permits to operate, and government landfills. All
landfill sites shall be provided with a perimeter fence with
locking gates regardless of the site owner. Solid waste may
not be co-disposed with liquid wastes. Open burning, illegal
uncontrolled dumping and burial of waste is prohibited. The
unauthorized disposal of material, including overboard
dumping of construction debris or refuse from offshore
construction activities, is prohibited.
7.6.2.3. CONTRACTOR shall seek input from the Company
Representative in the event of problematic waste and shall
follow all disposal instructions provided by SAUDI ARAMCO.
7.6.2.4. Incompatible Wastes - Incompatible wastes shall not be
placed in common cells, tanks or containment areas.
Exceptions to this include the intentional combination of
certain hazardous wastes to achieve neutralization and
detoxification by qualified waste management personnel.
7.6.2.5. Sludge Disposal - Dried sludge from domestic wastewater
treatment plants shall be disposed in a Class II waste
disposal site. The sludge shall be placed over the working
face (the area of a landfill in which waste is currently being
deposited) and shall be mixed in an appropriate ratio with dry
waste to absorb moisture.
7.6.2.6. Environmental/Water Pollution - Landfill operations shall not
cause or allow discharge of contaminants into the
environment or adversely impact surface or groundwater
systems.
7.6.2.7. Waste containing free liquid (i.e., waste that fails the United
States Environmental Protection Agency’s SW-846 Method
9095A: Paint Filter Liquids Test) shall not be disposed of in
landfills.
7.6.2.8. All shipments of hazardous waste shall be manifested in
accordance with the SAUDI ARAMCO Hazardous Waste
Code.
7.7. Offshore Disposal
7.7.1. Offshore disposal of solid waste shall not be allowed. All such waste
shall be brought onshore for proper disposal.
7.7.2. Liquid waste treatment and disposal shall be in accordance with
ROPME and MARPOL requirements.

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7.7.3. Sanitary and industrial wastewater treatment and handling shall be


per Paragraph 5, Wastewater Management, of Section II of Schedule
"D".
7.7.4. Disposal of drilling mud and cuttings shall be in accordance with the
ROPME, "Protocol Concerning Marine Pollution Resulting from
Exploration and Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1989".
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
8.1. CONTRACTOR shall fully comply with Saudi Arabian Governmental
requirements at all times. Without limiting the foregoing, CONTRACTOR
warrants that hazardous wastes shall be handled only by appropriately
licensed personnel and entities.
9. AIR POLLUTION MITIGATION
9.1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with SAES-A-102, Ambient Air Quality and
Source Emission Standards.
9.2. All vehicles shall be properly maintained to minimize excessive exhaust
emissions and shall comply with the Standardization & Metrology
Organization for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries Standards:
9.2.1. GCC Standard # 47 "Motor Vehicles - Allowable Limits of Gaseous
Pollutants Emitted to the Atmosphere from Gasoline Engine
Vehicles".
9.2.2. GCC Standard # 144 "Motor Vehicles - Allowable Limits of Pollutants
Emitted to the Atmosphere from Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Vehicles".
9.2.3. GCC Standard # 145 "Motor Vehicles - Method for Testing for
Pollutants Emitted from Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Vehicles - Part 1:
Determination of Exhaust Gaseous Pollutants".
9.3. Dust control shall be accomplished by properly wetting the WORK area prior
to commencing the WORK and/or other approved measures, such as dust
suppression/sand control chemicals that are applied to soils to bind them for
the engineered life of the project. Dust suppression and control chemicals
replace the need for daily watering of the site.
10. NOISE CONTROL
10.1. Control of noise shall be accomplished in accordance with SAES-A-105 Noise
Control. For construction related noise, CONTRACTOR shall use appropriate
abatement and mitigation control measures.
11. FOOD SERVICE HYGIENE
11.1. CONTRACTOR food service shall comply with the SAUDI ARAMCO
Environmental Health Code (notably SAEHC-S-04, Food Establishments.)
12. CAMP SANITATION
12.1. CONTRACTOR camp sanitation shall comply with the SAUDI ARAMCO
Environmental Health Code (notably SAEHC-S-07, Camps and Communal
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Living Facilities).
13. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMUNICATION
13.1. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all use and storage of hazardous materials
is in full compliance with the requirements of G.I. 150.100 (Hazardous
Materials Communication (HAZCOM) Program). CONTRACTOR shall
provide HAZCOM awareness training to its employees covering, as a
minimum, Chemical Hazard Bulletins or Safety Data Sheets, HAZCOM labels
and annual refresher training.
14. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
14.1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all requirements of GI. 150.000, Industrial
Hygiene and Occupational Health Aspects of Environmental Protection Policy.
This is in accordance with the Occupational Health Hazard Assessment
Program SAEP-66.
15. ASBESTOS HAZARD MANAGEMENT
15.1. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all WORK, Materials and WORK Sites
comply with all requirements of GI 150.001, Asbestos Hazard Management
and the general policy and requirements of Cabinet Decree 162. Prior to
demolition activities, CONTRACTOR shall establish abatement programs to
locate and remove all existing asbestos-containing and presumed asbestos-
containing materials (PACM) and replace with asbestos-free substitutes.

END OF SECTION III

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