2020 – ENG

HSSE handbook
Working tool that enables us to make the right choices
Statement

The HSSE handbook has been received, read

through and understood.

I will keep this handbook at hand and comply

with requirements and policies.

My manager has provided me with

information about my workplace, including
escape routes and assembly points in the
event of any alarm.

Date and signature – employee

Date and signature – manager/contact person

Contents
A message from our President & CEO........................................................................ 5
Life-saving rules ................................................................................................................ 7
1. You are a role model!.............................................................................................. 8
2. HSSE responsibility.................................................................................................. 8
3. Risk assessment of own work............................................................................. 9
4. HSSE tools.................................................................................................................10
5. Personal protective equipment (PPE) .......................................................... 13
6. Good housekeeping...............................................................................................14
7. Health......................................................................................................................... 15
8. Waste management ............................................................................................ 18
9. Cordons.......................................................................................................................19
10. Work at height........................................................................................................ 20
11. Falling objects......................................................................................................... 22
12. Lifting equipment/lifting devices/cranes and lifting operations ...... 22
13. Entering confined spaces................................................................................... 23
14. Transport and mobile work equipment.........................................................24
15. Lighting...................................................................................................................... 25
16. Scaffolding............................................................................................................... 26
17. Escape routes.......................................................................................................... 26
18. Cables and hoses................................................................................................... 27
19. Chemicals.................................................................................................................. 28
20. Hot work................................................................................................................... 29
21. Fire.............................................................................................................................. 30
22. System testing (commissioning).......................................................................31
23. Rules for work in offices/office landscapes................................................31
Verdal – yard area map................................................................................................. 32
Stord – yard area map................................................................................................... 34
Stord – demolition area map....................................................................................... 36
A message from our President & CEO

Dear colleagues,
Here at Kvaerner we focus on creating a safe and healthy workplace,
where we care about each other. HSSE is a key element in achieving this.
Our number one priority is preventing injuries and environmental
damage, every day, all year round. The choices we make on a daily basis,
both as individuals and as a team, play a large part in that.

This handbook is intended as a tool for ensuring that we make the right
choices, and it provides you with an overview of the most important
HSSE requirements to be observed. These include the industry standard
“Life-Saving Rules”, which I expect us all to take ownership of.
Keep the manual handy and use it in your day-to-day work, to help make
your working day and that of your colleagues even safer.
I would also like to remind you to “take two minutes” to think about the
work process before you start a job. Are all the conditions in place for
you to perform the work safely? If not, you are both entitled and obliged
to stop work.
If you come across situations that need to change or improve, or that
require action, these must be reported. We must have a workplace where
employees, partners and suppliers focus on HSSE at all times, even
outside of working hours.
We all have a responsibility to make good choices, on our own behalf and
on behalf of our colleagues and families.

Karl-Petter Løken
President & CEO

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 Life-saving rules

Bypassing Safety Controls

Obtain authorisation before overriding or disabling safety controls
> I understand and use safety-critical equipment and procedures which
apply to my task. I obtain authorisation before:
• disabling or overriding safety equipment
• deviating from procedures
• crossing a barrier

Energy Isolation
Verify isolation and zero energy before work begins
> I have identified all energy sources
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> I confirm that hazardous energy sources have been isolated, locked,
and tagged
> I have checked there is zero energy and tested for residual or stored
energy

Safe Mechanical Lifting

Plan lifting operations and control the area
> I confirm that the equipment and load have been inspected
and are fit for purpose
> I only operate equipment that I am qualified to use
> I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones
> I never walk under a suspended load

Confined Space
Obtain authorisation before entering a confined space
> I confirm energy sources are isolated
> I confirm the atmosphere has been tested and is monitored
> I check and use my breathing apparatus when required
> I confirm there is an attendant standing by
> I confirm a rescue plan is in place
> I obtain authorisation to enter
Hot Work
Control flammables and ignition sources
> I identify and control ignition sources
> Before starting any hot work:
• I confirm flammable material has been removed or isolated
• I obtain authorisation
> Before starting hot work in a hazardous area I confirm:
• A gas test has been completed
• Gas will be monitored continually

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Work Authorisation
Work with a valid permit when required
> I have confirmed if a permit is required
> I am authorised to perform the work
> I understand the permit
> I have confirmed that hazards are controlled and it is safe to start
> I stop and reassess if conditions change

Driving
Follow safe driving rules
> I always wear a seatbelt
> I do not exceed the speed limit, and reduce my speed for road
conditions
> I do not use phones or operate devices while driving
> I am fit, rested and fully alert while driving
> I follow journey management requirements
Working at Height
Protect yourself against a fall when working at height
> I inspect my fall protection equipment before use
> I secure tools and work materials to prevent dropped objects
> I tie off 100% to approved anchor points while outside a
protected area

Line of Fire
Keep yourself and others out of the line of fire
> I position myself to avoid:
• moving objects
• vehicles
• pressure releases
• dropped objects
> I establish and obey barriers and exclusion zones
> I take action to secure loose objects and report potential
dropped objects

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 1. You are a role model!

What does that mean?

> Your behavior and your knowledge have an impact on your safety and
that of your colleagues.
> You take responsibility for your actions and have the courage to step in,
to speak up and to prevent adverse events.
> You are entitled and obliged to stop unsafe work.
Why should you be a role model?
> To ensure that you are aware of your own personal HSSE responsibility.
> To create commitment at all levels within the organisation.
> To actively contribute to Kvaerner being a learning organisation that is
always looking to improve.

2. HSSE responsibility

Kvaerner is responsible for providing the conditions for you to work safely.
HSSE is a line responsibility that extends from the topmost executive to all
employees. First and foremost, however, HSSE starts with you.

An employee must:
> Take responsibility for their own health, safety and environment and
that of others.
> Comply with HSSE regulations, procedures and instructions.
> Rectify unsafe activities and hazardous conditions.
> Report hazardous conditions and events to an immediate superior.
A supervisor must:
> Be a role model for his/her employees.
> Educate employees in safe working methods and “best practice”.
> Inform employees about the risks associated with work tasks.
> Ensure that employees work in accordance with our HSSE rules and
applicable regulations.
> Involve employees in how safety objectives are to be achieved.
> Provide feedback (positive and negative) on safety critical behavior.
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Safety representatives must:
> Be accessible to colleagues and actively contribute in the working
environment and safety work.

HSSE advisors must:

> Provide training, instruction and guidance on preventive HSSE work
> Advise the line management on HSSE issues.
> Ensure that the company complies with health and work environment
requirements.

3. Risk assessment of own work

A risk assessment is a tool for reducing hazards associated with the work.
This is done by assessing the area in which you work and the tasks you
have to perform: What can go wrong and how do I avoid that happening?
In order to identify what can go wrong, you first have to have a clear
understanding of:
> What is to be done.
> What requirements (laws, regulations, procedures) and expectations
govern the work that you are to perform.
> The preferred end result.
Before starting the work:
Before starting the work, conduct a risk assessment of the work you have
to perform. Ask yourself:
> What can go wrong?
> What might the consequences be?
> What can I do to prevent that?
> Once the hazards have been identified, you must take the necessary
action.

During the work:

It is important to stop and look around you to ensure that the risk
scenario has not changed. If it has, you must conduct a new assessment.
This is called ongoing risk assessment.

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 4. HSSE tools

Safe Job Analysis

A Safe Job Analysis (SJA) is a systematic review of subactivities within a
particular task to identify hazards/risks and implement specific actions to
prevent these happening.
A SJA is conducted for larger operations with a lot of involved, hazardous
activities or unusual activities, or in the event of someone feeling that
their duties put them at risk.

Work permit
A work permit is written permission to perform a specific task, at a
specific location, under certain conditions, in a safe manner. Examples of
activities that require a work permit: Work with live equipment, work in
tanks and confined spaces, closure of escape routes, disconnection/
removal of safety equipment.

Reporting HSSE observations

An observation can involve an adverse event that has, or may have, a
negative impact on health, safety or the environment, or a good example
of best practice to be followed – a desirable event. All HSSE observations
must be reported. Recording all HSSE observations provides the company
with a starting point for improving procedures and control systems.
HSSE observations are recorded using the Synergi App, on a PC, or using
a form that you submit to your immediate manager, a safety
representative or a HSSE advisor.
All HSSE observations are dealt with by the manager/process owner for
the area where the event occurred.

Care Talk
Care Talk is a positive discussion between personnel in the workplace that
helps to identify hazards and prevent events and accidents.
Ask open questions to encourage a good and positive safety dialogue.

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Example:
> Which hazards are associated with this work?
> What can we do to prevent something going wrong?
A Care Talk can also be used to check on how colleagues are feeling and
whether or not they are focusing on the job to be done.
Have a Care Talk with your colleagues to make the working day safer!

Pre-work meetings
Meeting at the start of the day to ensure a common understanding of the
work to be done, potential hazards and preventative measures.
Contribute to good coordination between different disciplines and teams.
Ensure that all employees leave the workplace in the same state of health
as when they started.

Group meetings
Meeting where first-line supervisors and co-workers discuss and gain a
common understanding of the group’s HSSE standard; potential hazards
and preventive measures against these, as well as communicate project
status.

Just Culture
Tools to develop positive behavior and execute consistent and fair
response to all breaches on HSSE-rules.

HSSE inspections
Performed weekly and shall ensure a common HSSE standard and risk
understanding at the workplace, detect and correct any nonconformities,
and actively promote positive attitudes towards HSSE. Line management
is responsible for conducting weekly HSSE inspections in own area. Area/
Unit Manager is responsible for selecting participants on rotation
including Safety Representative.
At the HSSE inspection, selected HSSE conditions shall be measured/
assessed and points shall be awarded on a specified scale. Different HSSE
topics are selected based on what is most relevant in each area and
measured over time.

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 Correct Personal protective equipment (PPE)

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HSSE visible Management
Line managers at all levels are committed to personally getting involved
in HSSE improvements. Through open two-way communication, the
managers should make visible the company’s goals, HSSE strategy and
basic values for all employees, including suppliers and hired, as well as to
implement measures / consequent unwanted events / behaviors.

5. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Compulsory protective equipment

Hugs verneutstyr
> Helmet with name and employee number in front and
a three-point chin strap
> Protective footwear
> Safety glasses
> Full covering, fire resistant overall, or pants
and jacket, in visible colour with reflectors on
sleeves, shoulders and legs
> Gloves
> Hearing protection (must always be available,
and be used when the noise level is in excess
of 85 decibels)

Additional protective equipment to be used for

specific work situations

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 6. Good housekeeping

Good housekeeping is crucial when it comes to maintaining a safe work

environment. A work task is not complete until the workplace is tidy.

5S in the workplace:
Sort - Get rid of anything you don’t need in the workplace on a regular
basis.
Set in order - Take a systematic approach when organising equipment or
materials; remember to consider ergonomic aspects and preferably also
the sequence in which activities are performed, which creates an efficient
and productive workplace.
Shine - It must be clear who is responsible for each area, and a notice
should be posted explaining how the area is to be kept clean and tidy.
Standardise - Standards that are specific to individual areas must be
clarified and communicated to ensure compliance.
Sustain - Ensure that office desks or the production area are kept tidy
and presentable at all times.

Good housekeeping in the workplace:

> Regularly remove all unnecessary materials from the workplace.
> Keep your office desk tidy and presentable.
> Keep work areas, stairs, corridors and escape routes clear at all times.
> Put up signs to indicate an alternative escape route if the usual one is
temporarily closed.
> Segregate waste.
> Secure items that could tip over, are stored at height, or are in close
proximity to an open space/area.
> Protect materials and equipment from the wind.
> Suspend/move pipes, cables and other objects that can pose a trip
hazard or similar hazards.
> Check that electrical wires/cables are not lying in water.
> Handle and store chemicals and hazardous substances in accordance
with safety data sheets.
> Clean up any spilt fluids immediately in accordance with safety data
sheets.
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 7. Health

Everyone is responsible for helping to create a healthy, pleasant and good

collaborative climate within the company:
Take care of yourself and your colleagues.
Kvaerner has adopted a zero tolerance policy on harassment and
disrespectful behavior!

Infection control and personal hygiene

Washing your hands thoroughly under running water, and preferably also
using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, is a simple but important way of
preventing infection.

Ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders

> Plan the work task before you start work.
> Always use the work aids provided.
> Work as little as possible above shoulder height and minimise work
below knee height.
> Take breaks/avoid remaining in the same position for prolonged
periods.

Noise and hearing damage

Hearing damage caused by noise can only be prevented, not cured
Check that the sealing rings are undamaged and that the ear defenders
are tight-fitting

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 Hand-arm vibrations
Hand-arm vibrations are mechanical vibrations that are transferred from
equipment to an employee’s hands and arms. These can cause chronic
health issues.
Vibrating hand tools are assigned colour codes:

Colour code green:

• No particular considerations
• Vibration level < 2.5 m/s2
• Can be used for more than 2 hours before reaching action value
• Can be used for more than 8 hours before reaching the limit value
• Be aware of exposure from multiple tools

Colour code yellow:

• Action required
• Vibration level 2.5 – 4.9 m/s2
• Check the table for vibration level and exposure time
• Can be used for 30 minutes up to 2 hours before reaching action value
• Can be used for 2 hours up to 8 hours before reaching the limit value

Colour code red:

• Should be avoided
• Vibration level > 5 m/s2
• Check the table for vibration level and exposure time
• Reaches action value for daily exposure after less than 30 minutes
• Reaches limit value for daily exposure after less than 2 hours

Chemical health hazards and air contaminants

Exposure to harmful substances and air contaminants can lead to short-
term and/or long-term health problems. You must be familiar with any
substances you work with, and use the specified protective equipment.

Chemicals for use must be approved

Safety data sheets must be available and be consulted before use.
All chemicals must be properly labelled – familiarise yourself with the
labelling.
Contact the occupational health service for additional health information.

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Work operation Hazards and health risks Measures
Physical work in hot Fluid loss and dehydrations Consult health service for
surroundings. medical clearance of
(globe temperature> 30°C) personnel.
Fresh air mask can have a
cooling effect

Welding in general Acute lung- and Suction fan

respiratory damages. Fresh air mask – In some
After prolonged exposure cases, Combi mask may be
for welding fume and used for short term work
gasses: Chronic lung- and in well ventilated areas.
respiratory damages, Welders glasses
cancer, allergies, asthma …
Suffocation with use of
inert gas
UV radiation

Torch cutting / plasma Acute lung damage due to Suction fan and Fresh air
cutting nitrous gases mask – In some cases,
Combi mask may be used
for short term work in well
ventilated areas

Air carbon arc gouging Lots of dust and Carbon Suction fan and Fresh air
monoxide (CO) mask

Hot work > 150°C on Toxic gases extremely Fresh air mask
coated steel (including hazardous to health. Metal Removal of coating before
grinding) fever. hot work (sandblasting)

Spray painting Acute poisoning, allergies Suction fan and fresh air
and chemical burns. mask
Chronic brain damage and
cancer from long term
exposure

Painting (except spraying) Hazardous fumes Gas mask – brown filter.

Googles

Metallisation Acute lung damage due to Fresh air mask (with

large amounts of fine dust, coloured glass)
ozone and nitrous gases

Sand blasting Respiratory damage due to Blasting hood with over

lots of dust pressure and hard hat

Brushing Respiratory damage due to P2/P3 dust mask

dust

Grinding Respiratory damage due to P2/P3 dust mask

dust

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 Filter type Protects Against Colour Code

Gas filters A Solvents from paints, varnish, glue, etc.

Chloride hydrocarbons for de-greasing Brown
Styrene

B Acidic gases
Chlorine Grey
Hydrocyanic acid

E Sulphur dioxide Yellow

K Ammonia Green

Dust filters P1 Coarse dust

Higher class gives P2 Dust
better filtering
P3 Fine dust

Always assess if a less hazardous chemical can be used!

8. Waste management

In order to protect the external

environment, waste must be
segregated into separate
containers according to source
material:
Wood
Paper and cardboard
Plastic waste
Abrasive sand
Metal: The company earns
revenue by supplying metal and
steel for recycling. Suitable metals
are: black and stainless steel,
aluminum, aluminum swarf,
copper, brass, duplex steel,
fragmentation steel (thin steel).
Non-combustible materials: Insulation, ceramics/tiles, glass.

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Highly inflammable waste: Red bins, which must only be used for rags
soiled with inflammable liquids and combustible chemicals.
EE waste: Anything that requires, transmits or otherwise needs power to
work, such as defective electrical tools, PCs, monitors, mobile phones,
electric motors, heaters, cables, lights, switches.
Hazardous waste: Waste that may be harmful to health or the external
environment must be stored under cover and under controlled conditions.
Hazardous waste must be taken to recycling stations and must not be
discarded in other waste containers. Hazardous waste includes aerosols,
oil filters, leftover paint, waste oil, detergents, coolants, solvents,
batteries, asbestos, PCBs, heavy metals and oily waste.
Combustible residual waste: Anything not specified above is to be treated
as residual waste.

9. Cordons

A cordon must be set up when:

> You are working at height.
> There is a risk of falling or falling objects.
> There are unsafe openings in decks.
> During lifting operations as specified in lifting procedure.
> You must make your workplace safe in respect of hazards such as high
pressures, harmful radiation, harmful chemicals, electricity, etc.

Cordons must be provided with the following information:

> Reason for the cordon.
> Name of the person responsible for the cordon.
> Telephone number for the person responsible for the cordon.
> Duration of the cordon.
The work is not complete until the cordon has been removed by the
person responsible for it.

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 Red/white chain/tape: It is absolutely forbidden to cross a
cordon which you have not set up.
Yellow/black chain: You may enter the cordon provided
you take the necessary precautions once inside the
cordoned-off area. Be observant!

X Physical barrier: Used when there is a risk of falling to a

lower level because of a lack of safety equipment. A
physical barrier is also used instead of red/white chain.
Yellow/red chain/tape: System testing. May be entered
following agreement with the system owner.
Industrial radiography work: When industrial radiography is
ABC being used, the area in question must be indicated using
yellow barrier tape with black text. Before starting work,
you must know what measures are required to protect not
just yourself, but others too – before, during and after work.

It is prohibited to enter a cordon without permission from the person who

set up the cordon.

10. Work at height

Work at height:
Work at height – work where there
is a risk of injury from falling to a
lower level and always when the
fall height is more than 2 meters:
> At least 2 persons must be
present when performing work
where fall protection is used
> Procedures for rescuing a
suspended person must be
agreed on before work begins
> Always assess potential hazards
before starting. Checklists may
be used

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> You must use an approved fall protection equipment; ie safety harness,
anchor line and anchor point
> You must have documented training on the use of fall protection
equipment
> If you need to move in an unsafe area, use the Y-line with a fall damper,
or a double breech block
> When using the Y-line during movement, at least one hook must always
be attached
> Fall protection equipment should always be used when working in
combination ladder or on stools when the distance to the railings is less
than 1.5 times the height of the combination ladder / stool
> Choose a fall protection equipment based on the working conditions,
height, etc.
> Perform a visual inspection of the fall protection equipment before and
after use. Check that annual approval has been made in the last 12
months
> Attach the fall protection line as high as possible in order to reduce the
height of any fall, preferably above the head (Fall factor 0)
> When working at 2-6 meters in height, fall factor 0 must always be used.
Alternatively, fall block must be used
> Anchoring point shall, after user’s review be able to withstand a force of
min. 1500 kg
> Cordon off the area beneath the workplace if there is any danger of
falling objects
> Return the fall protection equipment to stores once the work is complete

WRONG RIGHT

4m 4m

FALL FACTOR 2 FALL FACTOR 1

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 11. Falling objects

How to prevent falling objects?

All equipment, materials, hand tools and other tools must be prevented
from falling to a lower level. This is achieved by:
> Securing the workpiece using ties, straps, steel wire/wire or by other
means.
> Equipment weighing more than 2 kg must be secured to a structure
(not a person).
> Secure hand tools during use.
> Use cases or buckets for tool/material storage.
> Cordon off the area beneath the workplace if there is any danger of
falling objects.
> When the work at height has been completed, all tools, equipment,
materials and waste must be tidied away before the cordon can be
removed.
> Large openings, for example pipe transits, must be covered with a
screen. Screens can be collected from stores.

12. Lifting equipment/lifting devices/cranes and lifting

operations

All use of lifting equipment and lifting devices requires the correct
training. Cranes must only be used by personnel with a valid crane
operator’s licence for the crane in question.
Lifting equipment/lifting devices/crane- and lifting operations must be
used in accordance with the procedure for cranes, lifting and transport
(handbook). It is your responsibility to be familiar with the contents of
this handbook. The rigger handbook “Check list, lifting table and signalling
chart” is another useful tool.

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Lifting equipment:
Colour code labeling for the control year

Green 2015 2019

Blue 2016 2020
Red 2017 2021
Yellow 2018 2022

13. Entering confined spaces

Entry:
Full or partial entry to confined spaces.
Confined spaces are spaces where there is little exchange of air and where
inflammable or harmful liquids or gases can collect. Examples of confined
spaces are tanks, cisterns, culverts, pipes, jacket legs, double bottoms, lift
shafts and nodes.

General requirements for entry:

> First assess all other options
> The work must be controlled by means of a work permit, and there must
be a rescue plan in place
> Ensure that the space has adequate natural or artificial ventilation, or use
breathing equipment
> All energy sources, including gases, liquids and fluid substances, that may
affect the space must be suitably isolated before entry
> Ensure that there is sufficient lighting, possibly explosion-proof lighting
in potentially explosive atmospheres
> Keep a check on everyone who enters and leaves the space
> Carry out and verify measurement of gases before entering the space
and repeat during the work as per the requirements of the work permit
> Always bring with a personal oxygen monitor during entering
> All gas hoses used in confined spaces must be removed, or be
disconnected if removal is impractical, when the space is left unattended
> A FES-guard (fire, entering and safe guard) must be stationed outside the
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 entrance and be in communication with personnel inside the space
(direct or by radio)
> The FES-guard must be able to communicate in Scandinavian or English
and eventually be able to give notification of an incident on current
emergency telephone number
> Unauthorized and unchecked entry must be prevented by appointing an
entry guard or by other means, such as cordons and signs
> Ventilation must be provided to remove harmful exhaust gases from
equipment used in or near confined spaces

14. Transport and mobile work equipment

Tips for performing work around vehicles:

> Always be alert to the use of vehicles and the direction of travel.
> Keep out of the driver’s blind spot.
> Make eye contact with the driver before approaching a vehicle.
Rules for using vehicles:
> A valid operator’s licence for the vehicle and documented training in its use.
> Always inspect equipment before use, including a 360° inspection.
> Use the seatbelt (Any exemption must be applied for).
> Use a banksman if needed.
> Be aware of the load’s centre of gravity.
> Keep within the area’s speed limit.
> Mobile phones and other devices must not be used while driving. (Hands-
free equipment is permitted provided it is connected prior to starting
driving).

Lifts
Using telescopic boom lifts/scissor lifts:
> The use of lifts requires documented safety training.
> Cordon off the area.
> Reduce speed in areas with height differences and narrow spaces where
there is a risk of getting stuck.
> You can move from a lift to neighbouring structures provided a fall
arrest harness is used during the transfer from one to the other.

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Telescopic boom lifts
A fall arrest harness is required.

Scissor lifts
Fall protection is generally not required when using a scissor lift.

15. Lighting

General lighting must be consistent and not too bright. All temporary
equipment must be set up/handled by dedicated personnel from temporary
elektro, and not by you. You are responsible for ensuring that power for
general lighting and emergency lighting is not used for other tools.

Work lighting
You are responsible for there being adequate lighting in the area where
you work. It is not permitted to use emergency lighting or general lighting
for this. Work lights can be collected from stores or a dedicated location
in the production area. Do not take someone else’s work light, as this may
be registered to that person.

Emergency lighting
> Emergency lighting can save your life in an emergency.
> Emergency lighting must therefore never be moved or disconnected. If
there is a need to move emergency lighting or general lighting, you
must contact temporary elektro.
> Defective emergency lighting, work lighting, general lighting, etc. is sent
to temporary elektro.

NB!
When lighting cables are disconnected, emergency lighting will come on
for just 15 minutes. It takes several hours for it to recharge.
If the power goes off, cables are damaged, etc.: Notify the people
responsible for temporary equipment immediately. This also applies if the
emergency lighting remains on.

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 16. Scaffolding

Only authorised personnel are permitted to erect, modify or dismantle

scaffolding. These persons must have completed and passed a scaffolding
course.
> Scaffolding must have a green scaffolding tag, which indicates whether
or not the scaffolding has been approved and whether a harness is
required when working on the scaffolding.
> Scaffolding must have a toe board, knee rail and guard rails.
> Wheels on mobile scaffolding must always be locked before any work
begins on the scaffolding.
> Where stools/work platforms are used on scaffolding, and the distance
to the guard rail is less than 1.5 times the height of the stool/ladder/
platform, you must use a fall arrest harness.
> When working on scaffolding, you must store tools and equipment in a
toolbox/bucket, to prevent the risk of falling objects.
> If performing welding/cutting on scaffolding, you must use welding
blankets to prevent weld spatter, sparks and grinding debris from
falling to the level below.
> When working between a module and scaffolding, the area below must
be cordoned off, and you must secure tools to prevent them falling.
> When the work involving scaffolding has been completed, you must
clean and tidy the workplace before leaving it.

17. Escape routes

Objects lying on floors in offices, in workshops or on rigs can pose a trip

hazard. Anything hanging down/sticking out at head height or below may
obstruct your path, which could have fatal consequences in an
emergency.
> You are responsible for ensuring that escape routes are kept clear and
free for evacuation at all times.
> The HSSE department is responsible for producing a safety plot plan
and ensuring that escape routes are signposted.
> There must always be two escape routes for each area.
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> Owing to continuous changes during fabrication, the escape routes on
the rig will change. You are responsible for keeping up to date with
information about your nearest escape route.
> If your work requires an escape route to be cordoned off, you must put
up signs with information about an alternative escape route. When the
work has been completed, you must remove the cordon and take down
the other signs.
> Always be aware of where you put equipment, cardboard boxes, tools,
etc. to ensure that these do not pose a trip hazard in an emergency.
> Cables must be suspended above head height. Use S-hooks or
aluminum brackets.
> Protect protruding sharp objects/edges/corners, etc., and indicate the
presence of these with yellow/black tape or padding.
> Collect equipment/tools in cases/buckets that are kept well away from
the escape route.

18. Cables and hoses

Check:
> Cables and hoses for damage and leaks before use.
> That the hose connection is correctly secured.
> That hoses with a claw connection are secured by an additional means
(wire retainer).

Use:
> Use the right type of hose for the right job.
> Suspend hoses and cables. Use S-hooks.
> Don’t pull cables through scaffold stringers.
> Cables must not be squeezed; this can lead to damage.
> Always ensure that hoses and cables do not pose a risk to others,
blocking access or causing a trip hazard, for example.

After use:
> Check hoses and cables after use. Defective equipment must be sent
for maintenance.
> Hoses and cables must always be coiled and hung back up in the
dedicated place after use.
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 Orange hose  Propane

Red hose  Acetylene

Blue hose  Oxygene

Black hose  Argon/Mison 18/Nitrogen

Yellow hose  Compressed air/water

Green hose  Breathing air

19. Chemicals

When you work with chemicals, you must know how to protect yourself
from the associated hazards.

You must therefore know:

> What the chemicals contain.
> What protective equipment to use to avoid exposure.
> What you should do in the event of an accident: Spillage, exposure to
skin/eyes/airways/clothing (all these may require different action).
> How chemicals are to be disposed of (as hazardous waste or residual
waste?).
The answers to all these questions can be found in the safety data sheet
for the chemical in question.

Your responsibility:
Familiarise yourself with the product, comply with the guidelines set out
in the safety data sheet, and take your own protective measures after
having risk-assessed the product.
Supervisor: Is responsible for providing you with information about the
hazards associated with the product you have to use, and about the
contents of the safety data sheet.
REMEMBER! Anyone present in peripheral areas must use the same type
of protective equipment.

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 20. Hot work

Hot work means: Work with welding, cutting or grinding equipment or

hot-air tools or other use of fire or hot tools.

In the event of hot work, you must:

> Check whether the work requires a work permit.
> Check that there is no combustible material above, below or next to the
area where you are working.
> Assess whether hot work will result in the production of gases from
paint, pipework, screed or surface-treated areas.
> Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and extraction.
> Turn off welding equipment and disconnect the gas if there is a risk of
leakage.
> Ensure that planned work does not affect other work in the area. If
there is an impact on other work, the work must be coordinated and
the necessary safety measures implemented.
> Ensure that the right conditions are in place to enable the task to be
performed safely.
> Cut the power/air supply when you stop work.
> Use an FES guard (fire, entry and security guard) when this is
necessary to maintain control of the operation.
> Tidy up once the work is complete and check the equipment.
> Remember to remove/clean protective equipment when you stop work.
> When welding, shields must be used to avoid radiation posing a hazard
to personnel in peripheral areas.

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 21. Fire

To prevent fire, you must:

> Not place heat sources (heaters, lighting) in close proximity to
combustible material.
> In the event of hot work, check the area around, beneath and behind
the workplace for the presence of combustible material.
> Use a welding blanket when welding.
> Dispose of rags soiled with inflammable liquid in a container intended
for highly inflammable waste, and NOT in normal residual waste.
> Remove inflammable chemicals/aerosols/liquids once the work is
complete.
> Shut down your PC at the end of the working day.
FES guard (fire, entry and security guard):
> A FES guard must have completed FES guard training and be familiar
with the relevant instructions.
> A FES guard must be able to communicate in a Scandinavian language
or English.
> Must wear a hi-vis vest, have his/her own firefighting equipment and
not perform other work.
> Must be familiar with the internal notification procedures.

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 22. System testing (commissioning)

The process of ensuring that all systems and components have been built,
installed, tested, operated and maintained in accordance with the owner’s
or the customer’s requirements is called system testing/commissioning.
> Work on commissioned electrical installations shall be carried out in
accordance with FSE (regulations on safety of work in and operation of
electrical systems) or updated version of NEK EN 50110-1 at all times.
> Personnel working on operational electrical installations must have
approved first aid course for electrical injuries.
> Equipment that is pressurised/live/operational is labelled as tested/
commissioned and handed over to the customer, and is the customer’s
responsibility.
> We must not work on pressurised/live/operational equipment without
an approved work permit.
> Live equipment is to be sealed or labelled.
> Only dedicated personnel have access to live equipment.
> The actual operator must observe signs and cordons.
> Work in the proximity of live equipment is only permitted with an
approved work permit.

23. Rules for work in offices/office landscapes

> Ensure a good workplace atmosphere and good housekeeping.

> Show consideration when using the telephone, Skype or playing music.
(Use your “indoor voice” and earphones).
> Disable all system sounds on your PC.
> Keep chats to social areas or quiet rooms.
> Praise in public, criticise in private.
> You are responsible for keeping shared areas (social areas, meeting
rooms, copy rooms, etc.) clean and tidy.

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 Verdal – yard area map

1 Hall A1
2 Hall A2
1 - Hall A1
3 Piping workshop
2 - Hall A2
4 Module hall
3 - Rørverksted
5 Beddingen– office building
4 - Modulhall
6 Painting halls
5 - Beddingen
7 Ole Tobias offices – gathering area
Kontorbygning
8 Reception of goods
9 VUP
6 - Malehaller
7 - Ole Tobias Kontorer
Sammenstillingsområde
Emergency number Verdal:
+ 47 916874
- Varemottak
234
9 - VUP
4
GUARD

1
3

8
9

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5
7

–
GANGVEI
Walk ways
– Main driving
HOVEDVEI roads
KJØRENDE
Parking
PARKERING
Muster point
MØTEPLASSER

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 Stord – yard area map

– Walk ways
– Unmarked free zones
– Fences
– Gates
Muster point

Emergency number Stord:

+ 47 454 11 400

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 Stord – demolition area map

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– Fences
– Gates
Muster point

Emergency number Stord:

+ 47 454 11 400

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HSSE responsibiity
I have a duty of care to
stop all unsafe work
> Both the work of my own and others
> I take responsibility for ensuring that we all
get home safely from work
> I take care of myself and my colleagues

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 Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation – CPR
ADULTS
What has happened?
1 Does the patient respond?
> Ensure your own safety > Look at!
before you examine the > Talk to!
patient > Touch!
> Get the general picture!

Ensure open airways and

2 check for normal breathing!
> Check if conscious
> Ensure open airways
> Check for breathing
> Check for pulse
> Unconscious, but
breathing? Side
position with open
airways

Get Help! Call emergency number!

3 > Call emergency number > Who is calling?
> Be calm! > Who does it concern?
> Where do you call from? > What has happened?

No sign of life?
4 Start CPR 30:2!
> Give 30 chest > Keep airways open and
compressions (5–6 cm) give 2 full breaths
at a rate of ca 100 per > Continue at 30:2 ratio
minute

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