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Safe Control of Operations
GPCOEWG/GAS/OP/03
Ref No.
GENERAL PEOPLE’S COMMITTEE OF
ELECTRICITY, WATER AND GAS
PREPARED BY:
Name: Phil Winnard
Position:
Date:
Amendment Record
1 30/10/2007
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GENERAL PEOPLE’S COMMITTEE OF
ELECTRICITY, WATER AND GAS
DISCLAIMER
The requirements of this specification are adequate for safety under conditions usually encountered in
the gas industry. Requirements for all unusual conditions cannot be specifically provided for. Activities
involving the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of gas transmission or distribution
systems should be undertaken using competent personnel having the experience and knowledge to
make adequate provision for such unusual conditions and be able to make specific engineering
judgement.
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GENERAL PEOPLE’S COMMITTEE OF
ELECTRICITY, WATER AND GAS
CONTENTS
Page
1 DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION 7
1.1 Context 7
1.2 Purpose 7
1.3 Application 7
1.4 Responsibilities 7
2 DOCUMENT PROCEDURE 10
2.1 Requirements 10
2.1.1 Procedures 10
2.1.2 Risk assessments 10
2.1.3 Permit to work 10
2.1.4 Electrical Isolation Certificates 11
2.1.5 Non-Routine gas supply operations 11
2.1.6 Routine and Non-Routine maintenance operations 12
2.1.7 Entry into operational sites 12
2.1.8 Contractors undertaking work on the gas supply network 12
2.1.9 Emergency Actions 12
3 APPENDICES 14
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GENERAL PEOPLE’S COMMITTEE OF
ELECTRICITY, WATER AND GAS
QA Quality Assurance
UK United Kingdom
Authorising The Authorising Engineer shall be competent to approve written procedures and
Engineer authorise work instructions and permits to work and documents for undertaking
work on the gas system
Competent A person having the necessary competence to supervise or carry out work in a
Person safe manner
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SECTION 1
DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION
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SECTION 1
DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION
1 DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION
1.1 Context
PB Power has been requested to prepare policies and procedures to ensure that the gas transmission
and distribution system in Libya is operated, maintained and managed safely, securely and to
international standards.
The document specifies the requirements for systems, procedures, training, record keeping and
monitoring for Safe Control of Operations on the Gas Network.
1.2 Purpose
To provide a framework for safely working on the operation and maintenance of the gas supply
network.
1.3 Application
1.4 Responsibilities
The Gas System Management structure is detailed at Appendix 3.2 of this document.
Authority:
b) Ensure that the Responsible Engineer has the skills, qualifications, training and
experience necessary to fulfil the role.
Responsible Engineer:
The Responsible Engineer shall be a Chartered Engineer with appropriate gas industry experience.
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DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION
b) Ensure that the Authorising Engineers(s) has/have the skills, qualifications, training and
experience necessary to fulfil the role, detailed in this procedure, for both mechanical and
electrical work.
Authorising Engineer:
The Authorising Engineer shall be competent to approve written procedures and authorise work
instructions and permits to work and documents for undertaking work on the gas system.
c) Specify which Competent Person is to be responsible for each activity. Notify all persons
affected by the work in advance.
Competent Person:
A Competent Person is a person having the necessary competence to supervise or carry out work in
a safe manner.
c) Brief all employees or contractors on site which are under their control.
A person having the necessary competence to supervise or carry out electrical work in a safe manner.
b) Brief all employees or contractors on site which are under their control.
c) Prepare Electrical Isolation Certificates and other electrical documents as directed by the
Authorising Engineer.
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SECTION 2
DOCUMENT PROCEDURE
SECTION 2
DOCUMENT PROCEDURE
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DOCUMENT PROCEDURE
2 DOCUMENT PROCEDURE
2.1 Requirements
2.1.1 Procedures
All Operations shall comply with Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation and be carried out in
accordance with relevant procedures and work instructions.
Risk Assessments must be undertaken to ensure that risks to employees, contractors, and members
of the public are adequately controlled.
The Risk Assessment will identify the hazards and risks arising from the activity.
A Permit to work shall be issued where the risk assessment identifies significant risk to plant or
personnel.
Every Permit to Work will be revalidated after a period of 24 hours has elapsed from the time of issue
and thereafter for each elapsed period of 24 hours.
The Authorising Engineer shall be responsible for the issuing and recording of all permits to work and
job instructions and no work shall be allowed to commence until the appropriate level of permitry is in
place. The Authorising Engineer is responsible for maintaining liaison with the Authority ‘Control
Room’ to coordinate all activities and site works.
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DOCUMENT PROCEDURE
An Electrical Isolation Certificate shall be issued for any work on an item of plant or equipment which
requires a disconnection of an electrical supply to enable work to be carried out safely.
The Electrical Isolation Certificate shall be issued by an Electrical Authorised Person for the purposes
of making known to a person carrying out non-electrical work on electrical equipment and systems
what equipment has been isolated from live conductors; has been discharged and on which it is safe
to work.
The Electrical Isolation Certificate should be used, when required, in conjunction with the Permit To
Work shown in Appendix 3.3.
All non-routine gas supply operations shall be carried out in accordance with a Non-routine procedure
A non-routine procedure shall be prepared for all activities as listed in IGE/GL/6. These are listed as
follows:
d) Any other activity that could affect the normal operation of gas handling, storage and
pressure controlled installations, telemetry system or have an impact upon significant
parts of the network.
In addition to the above, a non-routine procedure will be issued for all gas supply operations on the
gas distribution network unless a standard operations procedure exists for the operation.
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Routine and non-routine maintenance operations will also require a Permit to Work if the conditions
outlined in 2.1.3 exist.
Entry into operational sites shall be by authorised personnel only and shall be in accordance with
Standard operating procedures including but not limited to procedure GPCOEWG/GAS/OP/04 – Site
Entry.
All personnel shall complete the Site Log Book on entry and on leaving site.
Contractors undertaking any work on operational sites or the Gas Supply Network shall be fully
supervised by a competent person at all times.
Contractors may be required to complete a site induction process if determined necessary by the
Responsible Engineer.
Should an uncontrolled event occur whilst working on site, the appropriate actions necessary to
prevent imminent danger to life must be taken and the situation reported to the Authority Emergency
Control Centre.
All reasonable precautions must be taken to minimise risks and remove potential hazards before
carrying out any emergency work.
Normal procedures shall apply once the emergency has been dealt with.
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SECTION 3
APPENDICES
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APPENDICES
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PERMIT TO WORK
SECTION 1
Valid from………………...hours on………………..to…………………….hours on…………………………………
Location of Plant…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
1. Render safe sources of ignition within 50 ft 15. Other protective clothing - Specify
2. No smoking, no naked lights.
3. Use only Certified Explosion Protected ……………………………………………….
Electrical tools and equipment
4. Use only 110v hand tools
5. Use air circulation ……………………………………………..
6. Breathing apparatus to be worn
7. Lifeline to be worn 16. Other Conditions
8. Excavation to be properly timbered or battered back
9. Temporary Earth Continuity Bond required ………………………………………………
10. Only vehicle with flame arrestors allowed on site
11. One/two observers to be present ………………………………………………
12. Work only to be carried out, in the presence of 17. The following fire fighting equipment
…………………………………………………………….. to be on the job:- …………………….
13. NRO Procedure required
14. No welding or burning within 50 ft ………………………………………………..
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Flammable Gases
Toxic Gases
The work – does / does not involve shutting down or materially affecting the rate of flow or pressure
conditions.
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I have read this form and I understand the work which is permitted and the Conditions to be observed.
The site will be made secure each night or on completion of the work
Signed……………………………………………………….Date……………………………………………………
SECTION 7 - Authorisation
The plant has been examined and I am satisfied that the work specified can be carried out subject to
compliance with the above conditions
Signed………………………………………………………………Date………………………………………………
Authorising Engineer
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SECTION 8 - COMPLETION: The work specified overleaf has been completed, personnel and
equipment have been withdrawn and the plant may be prepared for service.
Mechanical: Signature……………………………Date…………………Time……………………
Competent Person
Electrical: Signature……………………………Date…………………Time…........................
Authorised Person
Other: Signature……………………………Date…………………Time…………………..
SECTION 9 CLEARANCE: I have inspected / tested the work done. The plant has been prepared
for operation and may go into service.
………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………….
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APPENDICES
COMPETENCY REGISTER
POSITION: Authorising Engineer Name:
Location:
Professional Qualifications:
The duties that can be discharged by the Employee and the restrictions that shall apply:
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