C.I.M.C. Enric Tank and Process B.V. Occupational Health and Safety, StandardsIntroduction The occupational health & safety standards are mandatory minimum requirements for all CETP operations and should form the basis of the management system each business, Available template documents represent the minimum standard accepted when developing or assessing the sites own documents. The General Management standards describe the broad requirements expected of each business or site. Detailed policies and procedures shall be developed and maintained at the operational level. The Critical Key Risk Areas reflect commonly applicable legal requirements as well as the risks which have the potential to cause the most incidents for the CETP businesses. Note that CETP businesses must also comply with any additional requirements of local legislation. The CETP Board requires regular reports from site management on the level of compliance with these standards and local legislation. Frage? CEOINDEX General Management Standards GM1 Line Management GM2 Occupational Health and Safety Management System GM3 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Risk Control GMa Training GM5 Communication, Participation and Consultation GME Incident Investigation GM7 CETP Occupational Health and Safety Incident Reportin GMB Injury Management and Rehabilitation GM9 Auditing GM10 Standard Operating Procedures Gli Permit to Work Giz Contractors GM13 Documentation G24 Hazard Alerts & Best Practice GMAS5 External Sites. Critical Key Health and Safety Risk Areas R1 Machinery, Design, Installation, Start-up, and Operation 2 Fire Safety and Emergency Response = 3 Energy Isolation, Lock Out and Tagging Procedures ~ 4 Traffic Management R5 Working at Height 6 Confined Spaces R7 Manual Handling R8 Noise Control R9 Hazardous Materials & Dangerous Goods R10 Welding and Polishing R11 Asbestos R12 lifting Operations ‘R13 Electrical Safety R14 Storage and Racking R15 Travel and Working Off Site R16 Working Alone R17 Workplace Organisation and HousekeepingGM1: Line Management Intent of Standard Line management shall demonstrate personal commitment to occupational health and safety policies and encourage co-workers to follow their example. Compliance Requirements 1.1 Line management shall ensure that all co-workers have the knowledge of procedures, processes, work practices and potential hazards to work in a safe manner. 1.2 Line management shall provide adequate resources to support planning, training and communication, regular monitoring, corrective and preventative action and measurement of impact. 1.3 Line management shall provide visible leadership and motivate responsible practices in others by promoting initiatives, encouraging teamwork and conducting frequent site inspections, reviews and behavioural observations. 1.4 Line management shall reinforce the behaviours expected of co-workers through personal actions. 1,5 Line management shall delegate authority for the implementation and monitoring of activities to ensure a high level of ownership.GM 2: Occupational Health and Safety Management System Intent of Standard Assystematic approach shall be used to monitor, audit, review and improve occupational health and safety performance. Compliance Requirements 2.1 Each site shall develop and display site policies that reflect the detail and intent of the sites policies. The Site Manager shall periodically review and endorse the site policies. 2.2 Each site shall have a strategy and an annual action plan that is regularly monitored, with responsibility and timeframes allocated for all objectives, targets and activities. Roles, responsibilities and authorities shall be defined, documented and communicated. 2.3 Processes shall be in place for on-going hazard identification, risk assessment and determination and implementation of controls. These procedures shall be documented and communicated to relevant personnel and competency shall be assessed and recorded. 2.4 Processes shall be in place to identify, assess and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, licences, permits and other requirements. These shall be documented in a register that is reviewed and kept up to date. 2.5 Each site shall ensure that all co-workers are appropriately trained and their competency assessed. 2.6 Systems shall be in place for communication with, participation by, and consultation with co- workers regarding the management of health and safety. 2.7 System documents shall be maintained and controlled. 2.8 Processes shall be in place to identify, mitigate and respond to emergency situations. 2.9 Processes shall be in place to measure and monitor performance on a regular basis. Internal audits of the Management Standards and Risk Areas shall be conducted at planned intervals. 2.10 Processes shall be in place to record, investigate, analyse and document incidents and nonconformities and to undertake corrective and preventative action. 2.11 Site management shall review the management system at regular, planned intervals to ensure its continued suitability and effectiveness. Reviews shall include assessing performance data and incidents, and opportunities for improvement. saeco mamesGM 3: Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control Intent of Standard All significant safety hazards shall be identified, ris ‘Compliance Requirements 3.1 Processes shall be in place for the on-going hazard identification, risk assessment and determination of risk controls. This shall apply to routine and non-routine activities, existing and new ‘operations and the activities of all co-workers having access to the site, including contractors. 3.2 Hazards, impacts and controls shall be identified and documented by a team of co-workers familiar with a given process or activity. The team shall consider normal operation, start-up, shutdown, failure, break down and upset conditions. The assessment will reflect the degree of hazard and complexity of the activity, Records shall be maintained to support legal compliance and ongoing risk reduction activities. 3.3 The risks associated with al identified hazards shall be assessed by consideration of: Potential severity of an incident, and + The probability of an incident occurring, The results of risk assessment should assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures. 3.4 Risk assessments shall be reviewed every three years or earlier if there is an incident or a change to the work environment, equipment, materials or task 3.5 For new identified hazards, the controls chosen shall be documented in an action plan with responsibilities and timeframes assigned for implementation. 3.6 Risk control options will be determined for each prioritised risk using the following hierarchy: + engineering or design to eliminate or reduce the risk * safe operating procedures when engineering and/or design cannot fully protect employees + personal protective equipment when engineering and/or safe operating procedures are insufficientsriccs GM 4: Training Intent of Standard Each site shall establish a comprehensive training program for all co-workers, contractors and other stakeholders. Compliance Requirements 4.1 A training needs analysis (TNA) shall be conducted at least annually to determine the type and extent of training required for each department, job type, role and co-worker. Performance appraisals, shall include a review of training progress against the TNA. 4.2 All co-workers and contractors shall receive a formal induction that conveys the key hazards, risks, controls and other expectations associated with the site. The induction shall include a check of the inductee’s comprehension of content. The language and literacy needs of individuals shall be taken into account in the development of training programs, to ensure that all personnel understand their induction, 4.3 Records of completed inductions shall be maintained, including written acknowledgement by the co-worker or contractor of the requirements of the site, 4.4 Formalised training shall be provided to co-workers involved in tasks requiring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These procedures should be displayed at or near the workstation. ion, when changes or roduced. 4.5 Training shall be provided for co-workers prior to transferring to a new p. modifications are made to a process and when new equipment or processes are 4.6 Managers and supervisors shall be trained in safe work practices and relevant standard operating procedures. The training shall describe their legal and line management responsibilities. 4.7 Refresher courses shall be provided for all managers, supervisors, co-workers and long-term contractors as required; OR as changes to the legislation, workplace, equipment or task occurs. Refresher training shall be identified as part of the TNA.BRIGGS GM5: Communication, Participation and Consultation Intent of Standard Effective and open consultation shall be undertaken with co-workers and contractors. Relevant parties shall be encouraged to participate in the identification and implementation of health and safety improvements. Compliance Requirements Communication and Participation 5.1 Procedures shall be in place for communicating information to employees, contractors and visitors. Procedures shall also be in place for receiving, documenting and responding to relevant communications from external parties. 5.2 Each site should have an effectively implemented process for dealing with any concerns and complaints. These shall be recorded in a register (or as part of Safety Committee meeting minutes), acknowledged, investigated as incidents and the outcomes reported back to the relevant stakeholders. Consultation 5.3 Each site shall establish a Safety Committee that is responsible for demonstrating safety leadership and driving improved performance, Meetings shall be held regularly to review and monitor performance and to determine priorities. 5.4 Membership of committees should consist of co-workers and representation from Management. Membership of the committee must be communicated to all co-workers. Agendas shall be issued and minutes maintained of all actions and recommendations, including those not accepted for implementation, and be displayed for all co-workers. 5.5 Elected committee co-workers shall receive appropriate training. As a minimum, this shall include hazard identification, risk assessment and incident investigation training.GMé6: Incident Investigation Intent of Standard All health and safety incidents shall be recorded and investigated. Corrective and preventative actions should be identified and key learnings shared with the CETP Group. ‘Compliance Requirements 6.1 All incidents including lost time and recordable case injuries, near misses, first aid treatments shall be reported and investigated as soon as possible. 6.2 Incident investigation shall: + Objectively identify the causal factors through root cause analysis + Identify corrective and preventative actions, aimed at eliminating or reducing the risk of recurrence of the incident or near miss. + Asaminimum the site manager, or their representative, shall sign incident reports and investigation forms for lost time and recordable case injuries. This is to verify an acceptance of the root cause and approve the recommended control measures. 6.3 A documented procedure shall be established on incident investigation. This shall include responsibilities, who shall lead the investigation, and include co-worker participation where appropriate. 6.4 All incidents must be reported as per local legislation and internal CETP requirements, (Refer to GM7: CETP Incident Reporting Requirements) Reporting records shall be maintained. 6.5 Systems shall be in place to ensure that actions, including changes in procedures, are documented, communicated, followed up and completed. Relevant co-workers shall receive feedback from incident investigations.GM/7: The CETP Occupational Health and Safety Incident Reporting Requirements Intent of Standard The CETP Occupational Health and Safety Incident Reporting Requirements are designed to achieve accurate and consistent recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses across CETP sites. This reporting process should covers project works on client sites. Compliance Requirements 7.1 Accuracy of data is contingent upon using the common definition of terms. A listing of the most common and important terms and definitions follows: ‘Near Miss — An incident that occurs which had potent substantial property damage . First Aid Injuries — Any one-time treatment and subsequent observation of minor injuries which do not require medical care (even if provided by a registered health professional). Recordable Case — A work-related incident that results in injury or illness that requires medical treatment beyond the scope of first aid treatment, or causes substantial property damage, or time of work (up to two days) Lost Time Injury A work related injury or illness which causes an employee or contractor to be unfit for work for three, or more, full work days subsequent to the injury or illness occurring. ‘Occupational illness ~ Any work-related abnormal condition or disorder, other than one resulting from a work injury, mainly caused by exposures at work which results in an adverse reaction within a body system. 7.2 The term contractor is used to describe contractors, sub-contractors and employees of contractors. Reports are required for all incidents that involve contractors. Classification of incidents that apply to CETP employees also apply to contractors. 7.3 All near miss, recordable cases and lost time injuries require reporting to the CETP Board and the CETP H&S Coordinator at the earliest opportunity. 7.4 All incidents under the categories described in 7.1 require reporting to the CETP Board and the CETP H&S Coordinator on a monthly basis. Frequency rates for first aid injuries, recordable cases and lost time injuries will be reported on a monthly basis. (Number of incidents per million hours worked during the period).GMs: Injury Management and Rehabilitation Intent of Standard Rehabilitation shall be available for all co-workers who sustain work-related injury or illness. Compliance Requirements 8.1 Each site shall provide access to appropriate and timely medical treatment. A listing of the nearest 24-hour clinic and/or hospital shall be displayed with the site's injury management procedure and first aider details on the site notice board. A stocked first aid kit(s) shall be available and suitable for the tasks performed on site. 8.2 Each site shall be equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED) unless local regulations do not allow their use. Training shall be provided to employees who are designated and authorised to use the AED. 8.3 Each site shall issue a procedure for: * The timely reporting of injuries by co-workers © Reporting defined injuries to relevant authorities © Meeting local requirements for rehabilitation. 8.4 Each site shall promptly arrange rehabilitation and begin the process of return to work where necessary.GM9: Auditing Intent of Standard Occupational health and safety performance shall be measured, monitored and audited to assess conformance and drive continual improvement. Compliance Requirements 9.1 Practices shall be put in place to regularly measure and monitor performance, and to identify, report, respond to and manage non-conformities and opportunities for improvement. This shall include regularly evaluating compliance with applicable legal and CETP requirements, including permits and licences. Records of evaluations shall be maintained. 9.2 External audits shall be conducted at least every year to determine the extent of compliance with the CETP health and safety standards. Records of audits shall be maintained, with nonconformances and recommendations included in an action plan. Progress on these actions must be monitored. The external audit can be carried out by an employee from another CETP site, the CETP H&S Coordinator, or an external party. 1B audits shall be raised and addressed with the Safety ‘Committees. Actions plans shallibe.developed and priority given to high-risk issues. Compliance dates and responsibility-shall be assigned to each action item. 9.4 A system of co-worker audits should be implemented, where trained co-workers complete an audit or safety walk, reporting back findings to the site safety representative.BRIGGS GM10: Standard Operating Procedures Intent of Standard Tasks and processes shall be assessed and evaluated for their hazards, risks and controls. Documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) shalll be put in place to control relevant tasks. Compliance Requirements 10.1 SOP’s shall be developédor routine tasks. Hazard identification and risk assessment shall be undertaken and controls shall be included in the SOP. 10.2 SOP’s shall include but are not limited to; ‘The task and process description + Who has supervisory responsibility over the task « Explanation of task steps, and risk controls. The SOP may be combined with the general work procedures and quality work procedures to eliminate duplicate paperwork 10.3 All affected co-workers shall be trained in the relevant SOPs according to the Training Needs Analysis, including when an SOP is changed. Where variation is required co-workers should perform a risk ags€8sment to ensure any hazards arising from the deviation are appropriately controlled. 10.4 Foreseeable non-routine tasks should also have hazards identified and risks assessed, with a SOP assigned before commencement of the works. 10.5 Machines and high risk tasks shall display the SOP in a suitable visible manner, with a list of trained operatives authorised to operate the machine or carry out the task. oGM11: Permit to Work Intent of Standard Permit to Work system shall be in place to ensure specified high-risk tasks are only performed when authorised and after appropriate controls are put in place. Compliance Requirements 11.1 High risk tasks are defined as those where serious injury is likely to occur if procedures are not followed. Each site shall identify tasks that are high risk. For each high-risk task a Permit to Work is required to perform work in those situations. Sites may have more situations where a permit to work is necessary however the following situations are the most ‘common high risk tasks where a permit may be required: * Non-routine work at height including roof work ‘* Work in a confined space * Hot work * Live electrical work ‘¢ Work on pressurised vessels 11.2 A permit shall clearly define the health and safety risks, and the subsequent controls that must be in place. Records shall be maintained. Permits shall be completed in consultation with those performing the task, and issued by a trained and authorised person. 11.3 Where necessary, SOP’s shall refer to use of a permit, and also where a permit is. required to enter an area. 11.4 Employees involved in development and issuing of PTW shall be trained and competent.eRiccs GM12: Contractors Intent of Standard CETP shall ensure the safety of all persons, including contractors, on company sites or engaged on behalf of the company at other locations. Contractors shall abide by CETP’s standards, legal and other expectations regarding safe work practices. Compliance Requirements 12.1 Contractors shall be evaluated for their ability to demonstrate compliance with requirements, prior to contractual arrangements being established. 12.2 Contractors shall complete the site induction prior to commencing work on site. Contractor induction records shall be maintained and refresher training conducted within a suitable time frame or when the workplace changes. 12.3 All contractors undertaking specialist work on the site shall provide appropriate risk assessments, and safe work plans prior to the work commencing. These will be signed off by the relevant site coordinator prior to a work permit being issued. Permits shall be issued for the contractor to perform the work and will be posted in the area or with the manager of contractors if working in several areas. 12.4 Contractor qualifications and insurance documents (such as Workers’ Compensation, Employers Liability and Public Liability) shall be reviewed prior to start of works.BRIGGS GM13: Documentation Intent of Standard For the purposes of legal compliance and usabil shall be readily available to relevant parties, y, access to health and safety documents Compliance Requirements 13.1 Systems are in place to ensure that documentation and records related to health and safety are established, maintained, accurate, meet legal requirements, legible, and current. 13.2 Documents and records shall be securely stored, readily retrievable, have established retention times based on legal requirements and have responsible custodians assigned. 13.3 The core elements of the Management System and their interaction, including indexes or maps that provide direction to the related documents, should be described and maintained in paper or electronic form. 13.4 The following documents shall be maintained and controlled as 2 minimum in accordance with Group and local legislative requirements; * Policies, and action plans * Manuals and maintenance records for plant and equipment * Standard Operating Procedures * Hazard identification registers and risk assessments + Safety Committee Meeting minutes ‘* Induction and training records, including those for contractors ‘* Emergency Management System documents * Material Safety Data Sheets. * Any industrial hygiene and health records related to testing for exposure or health issues that may occur. © Complaints and mediation/resolution outcomes.GM14: Hazard Alerts and Best Practice Sharing Intent of Standard Lessons learned from incidents, and examples of best practice, shall be shared across the Group to encourage continuous improvement. Compliance Requirements 14.1 As a minimum requirement, each site should review each health and safety incident to assess whether or not a Hazard Alert should be created. Where there is any question as to the validity of a Hazard Alert, contact the CETP H&S Coordinator. 14.2 When a site receives a Hazard Alert it must review the alert for relevance. If a site has similar work processes or equipment to that described in the Hazard Alert then the site shall implement the necessary controls to prevent a similar incident occurring. A record will be retained of this review and any controls utilised and tracked by the business group. 14.3 Where co-workers have developed a Best Practice - innovative solution or idea - it shall be documented and communicated through the CETP H&S Coordinator. 14.4 Ifa site has similar work processes or equipment to that described in the Best Practice, then the site shall implement, or plan to implement, any necessary improvements to achieve ‘a comparable performance improvement. A record will be retained of this review and any Improvements implemented and tracked by the business group.GM15: External Sites. Intent of Standard To ensure inclusion of CETP employees and contractors working on external sites in the scope of the CETP Occupational Health and Safety Standards. Compliance Requirements 15.1 An external site is classified as any location not owned by CETP but where their employees are working. This includes all project work, clients manufacturing sites and construction sit 15.2 CETP employees must enforce the CETP Occupational Health and Safety Standard as a minimum. If local legislative requirements, or the client standards applying to the site, are more stringent then these should be applied. 15.3 Alll incidents that occur on external sites require reporting as described within GM7. eto QremmeerR1: Machinery Design, Installation, Start-up, and Operation Intent of Standard All hazards associated with machinery must be identified, risk assessed, documented and communicated to operators. This includes hazards that occur during installation, start-up, commissioning, operation, decommissioning, modifications, cleaning, maintenance, and breakdowns. As a minimum requirement machinery includes all significant pieces of production equipment and ancillary equipment as hoists, cranes, and compressors. Compliance Requirements 1.1 All hazards associated with commissioning, decommissioning, start-up, cleaning, maintenance and breakdowns shall be identified, documented and communicated to operators. This shall be done through regular inspection, pre-start checks, risk assessment and consultation at safety committee meetings. 1.2 Machine safeguards including guarding, emergency stops, interlocks, brakes, limit switches, warning devices and other controls shall comply with current legislative requirements, and/or the minimum requirements as laid down in Annex | Directive 2009/104/EC. 1.3 Safeguards shall be checked and tested for effective oper: basis and records maintained. non a regular scheduled 1.4 All operators and repairers of machinery must be trained and competent 1.5 All machinery will have a pre-use check on each day of operation. The check will be documented and records retained, The check will ensure all safe guards and emergency operations are in place and functioning. Where the check raises any safety issue, this will be actioned accordingly and recorded.srices R2: Fire Safety and Emergency Response Intent of Standard Each site shall ensure protection of co-workers, contractors, visitors, assets and products from fire risks, and have an emergency response plan. Compliance Requirements 2.1 Site wide fire hazards shall be risk assessed and appropriate control measures shall be implemented such as: 28 + Keeping the minimum amount of flammable material on site ‘Ensuring housekeeping procedures are maintained ‘Providing appropriate and readily accessible fire extinguishers. 2.2 Sources of ignition shall be identified and eliminated where possible. If elimination is not possible then all sources of ignition must be carefully controlled. Control measures should prevent contact of the ignition source with any flammable materials, iquids or vapours. 2.3 Fire detection systems should be installed as appropriate according to a thorough risk assessment. =: 2.4 Fire hydrants, extinguishers and fire hose reels will be provided throughout the si accordance with local regulatory requirement. 2.5 Regular site inspections shall be undertaken including assessment of housekeeping standards ‘ smoking controls handling and storage of flammable li * fire equipment maintenance ids and other dangerous goods 2.6 An emergency response plan shall be established and communicated to co-workers. 2.7 Site emergency teams shall be established appropriate to the size of the site and the hazards present. All emergency teams shall be properly trained and competency assessed. 2.8 Evacuations shall be practised at least every 12 months. A review of the drill shall take place, be documented and improvement action plans implemented.R3: Energy Isolation, Lock Out and Tagging Procedures Intent of Standard To prevent injury to employees and damage to equipment which can result from unintended equipment start up. Compliance Requirements 3.1 Documented procedures shall be in place to ensure the isolation, lock out and tagging of equipment that presents a hazard during breakdown, tool changes, maintenance, commis: , and decommi . A register of all tasks requiring lock out and tag out, shall be maintained, to identify the presence of hazardous energy and isolation requirements prior to commencing work. 3.2 The procedure shall include the physical isolation of all energy source(s) (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, gravity/inertia), draining of all stored energy, lock out of controls and formal danger tags. All isolation points on machinery must be clearly labelled. All equipment shall be capable of being locked out. 3.3 The individual(s) working on a piece of equipment shall physically lock out the relevant energy sources, Each employee shall have their own lock and the employee shall have the only key for that lock. Isolation of energy sources must be tested by turning on controls and ..; testing to ensure machine will not run or no energy is available. A meter may be required to" test an energy source to confirm there is no energy. E 3.4 Each site shall develop a procedure for group lockout and transfer of lockout between shifts. 3.5 Each site shall appoint isolation co-ordinators who are responsible for issuing locks, appropriate equipment and ensuring tags are available to all staff. They are the only people authorised to remove another person’s lock if the employee is no longer on site and cannot be contacted or is unable to return to site. 3.6 Al co-workers shall receive training (including refresher training) in the isolation, lock out and tagging procedure. Records of training and competency assessment shall be maintained. 3.7 Prior to returning equipment to service it shall be checked to ensure all locks are removed, guards are in place, interlocks are working, and equipment is in working order.R4: Traffic Management (Works Transport) Intent of Standard Traffic management or works transport includes trucks, forklifts, mobile platforms and their interactions with people and plant. Hazards that arise out of these interactions shall be identified and controlled to reduce risk exposures to co-workers. Compliance Requirements 5.1 All hazards associated with interactions between people and mobile equipment shall be identified, assessed and controlled to minimise risks to people and plant. 5.2 Risk assessment for each transport operation must take into consideration the process in which it is used, including the charging area for batteries, or gas cylinder storage; co-worker, contractor and visitor exposure; requirement for licensed and skilled drivers; ventilation and the build-up of CO2. 5.3 A traffic management plan shall be developed for each site and reviewed annually. Priority shall be given to controls that physically separate pedestrians from moving vehicles. Walkways, clear zones, and other traffic markings shall be clearly marked and traffic rules enforced. a 5.4 Site safety traffic rules shall require pedestrians to stay to designated walkways and truck drivers and operators of mobile equipment to follow all signs, markings and staff directions. 5.5 All mobile equipment shalll be subject to a pre-start checklist to confirm good working order at the start of each shift. 5.6 The use of mobile phone, 2-way radios, pagers, writing pads, or any other distractions is, prohibited while operating mobile equipment.RS: Working at Height Intent of Standard ‘Any work at height - platforms, mezzanines, scaffolding, ladders, aerial lifts, or any other work area in which an employee would be exposed to a fall - shall be regulated and controls shall be in place to protect co-workers. Compliance Requirements 4.1 Tasks associated with work at height shall be identified, risk assessed and documented, anda SOP assigned. A register of all work at height shall be maintained, including periodic tasks such as window cleaning, with tasks that require a PTW identified 4.2 Equipment used for accessing elevated areas shall be regularly checked and maintained to ensure it is in a safe condition, with inspection records documented and kept. 4.3 The ability to evacuate from the elevated areas shall be considered and planned for. 4.5 Trained and authorised personnel shall be used to erect approved scaffolding that displays weight capacity. Scaffolds shall be regularly inspected and maintained. Mobile scaffold wheels shall be locked and not moved when occupied. As a minimum, scaffolds shall have a guardrail, ‘“wiid rail, toe boards and be fully planked. é 4.6 Ladders shall be secured with three points of contact on a suitable surface at all times. Fixed ladders with a height greater than 5 metre shall be equipped with safety hoops or cages and restrict access using a locked gate. An inspection and maintenance regime shall be in place for all ladders; inspection recommended every three months. 4.7 it is essential that all rope access equipment, lanyards and harnesses, are given a pre-use visual and tactile inspection, by a competent person, before each use to ensure that itis in a safe condition and operates correctly. Formal inspection procedures should be put in place to ensure that rope access equipment is given a detailed inspection by a competent person at intervals not exceeding six months. oR6: Confined Spaces Intent of Standard All confined space work is to be risk assessed, have SOPs and be controlled through a permit, to work. A confined space is any space or area, which may have restricted means of entry and exit, and where serious injury can occur from hazardous substances or conditions within the space or nearby. Compliance Requirements 6.1 The site is to have a documented procedure for work: restricted to trained co-workers. in all confined spaces, with access 6.2 A specific permit is required to enter any confined space. A procedure must be in place for the issuance, review, posting, revoking, and termination of entry permits for confined spaces. 6.3 Only trained and qualified individuals shall authorise, issue and close out permits upon completion of the work (to ensure all entrants have exited the space). A copy of the valid permit shall be held by those working on the confined space. Permit information shail be reviewed with the entrants before entry proceeds. Any change in conditions or work activity shall immediately void the permit. A new permit shall be issued before work may be resumed. 6.4 Assessments are to consider ventilation/purging activities prior and during entry, isolation, communication, and entry equipment (PPE, monitoring and communications, alarms, lighting and rescue). 6.5 Rescue procedures shall be in place for each unique type of identified confined space, which should be drilled on a regular basis or during refresher training. Rescue teams shall be available whenever entry into a permit-required confined space is made. A system shall be in place to identify all individuals inside confined spaces to assist in the evacuation and head ‘count during an emergency event. 6.6 Any person required to enter, or be involved in the entry to a confined space (including spotters and rescuers) shall be trained, have their competency regularly assessed and be medically fit to perform the task. Records of training and competency assessment shall be maintained o arisesR7: Manual Handling Intent of Standard Manual handling is any activity requiring the use of force exerted by a person to lift, push, pull, carry or otherwise move or restrain an object. Compliance Requirements 7.1 Tasks involving manual handling must be assessed and any hazards identified, evaluated, and controlled according to the level of risk. 7.2 Risk factors to be assessed include: Incident experience - history of incidents associated with undertaking that task or similar tasks within industry. : Forces required to undertake task (includes weights) - pushing, pulling, lifting, holding. + Frequency (including repetitive motion) and duration of task Working postures and workplace layout 7.3 Risk controls are to follow the hierarchy of control with engineering solutions to remove or reduce the risk being considered before relying on mechanical aids, training, and procedures.R8: Noise Levels Intent of Standard Exposure to harmful noise levels in the workplace shall be assessed and controlled. Compliance Requirements 8.1 Noise assessments to gauge the extent of noise levels and exposures at the site will be ‘completed initially and then with the introduction of new or modified equipment that may increase the existing noise level. Noise levels exceeding 80 decibels (A) indicate that further detailed assessment and controls are required. 8.2 Detailed assessments are to be undertaken by competent people. 8.3 Results and interpretation of detailed assessments are to be documented and communicated to co-workers. 8.4 When prioritising the risk, the noise level, duration of exposure, and number of co- workers exposed shall be considered. 8.5 Risk control options shall follow the hierarchy of control. The first priority shall be design and engineering controls to eliminate noise at its source, followed by reduction of noise during transmission. Administrative controls, such as job rotation, and PPE shall be considered where engineering controls have not sufficiently reduced the risk. 8.6 Audiometric testing of co-workers exposed to high noise levels (above 80 decibels (A)), or those required to wear hearing protection, shall be undertaken at least every two years, with records maintained.R9: Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods Intent of Standard Exposure to hazardous materials and dangerous goods shall be assessed and avoided, or strictly controlled. Compliance Requirements 9.1 Hazardous materials and dangerous goods on site must be identified, labelled and documented. A register shall be maintained to record the quantities, storage conditions and location of dangerous goods and hazardous materials. This should be reviewed and updated at least annually. 9.2 Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are required for all hazardous materials and dangerous goods. MSDS shall be registered, up to date and accessible by co-workers, available in production areas with all MSDS relevant to the work conducted in that area. 9.3 Hazards associated with hazardous materials and dangerous goods will be identified, risk assessed documented and controls approved before receiving materials on site. 9.4 Recommendations for safe use of the material as contained in the MSDS shall be complied with, such as PPE, spill kits, eye-wash stations, emergency showers and spill containment. 9.5 Appropriate control measures for use in an emergency situation shall be documented and included into the site emergency plans. 9.6 Labelling and local legislation. ‘age of all chemicals, containers and transfer pipes shall comply withR10: Welding and Polishing Intent of Standard To ensure protection of co-workers to fumes, burns, weld flash, and electric shock. Compliance Requirements 10.1 All welding and polishing activities shall be risk assessed and take into account health effects as well as safety aspects. 10.2 LEV or RPE to be in place for all welding and polishing activities to protect co-workers from fumes. 10.3 Health screening to be in place for operators of welding and polishing equipment. 10.4 Suitable PPE to be worn to protect from burns and weld flash 10.5 Ventilation and extraction to be considered when welding in confined spaces. 10.6 Screens should be erected to reduce risk of sparks and arc flash to others in the vicinity. oBRIGGS R11: Asbestos Intent of Standard Each site shall ensure that any asbestos onsite has been identified, and that appropriate controls are in place to reduce asbestos exposure. Compliance Requirements 11.1 Each site shall identify and document the presence and condition of asbestos materials on site. An asbestos register shall be maintained on site, including any unused buildings and machinery. The register shall document the last inspection date and any dust monit {internal and external). The register must be reviewed every 2 years. 11.2 Where asbestos has been identified it shall be clearly marked, and an assessment of the risk to co-workers and others shall be conducted. The assessment shall be reviewed in the event of any changes to the work area or tasks being performed. Controls and documented procedures shall be maintained for minimising the risk. Where work that could disturb asbestos is required to be undertaken, a licensed asbestos removalist shall be used. 11.3 Any damaged asbestos shall be repaired or removed by licensed personnel. Co-workers shall be trained so that they understand to immediately notify their supervisor/manager whenever damaged asbestos is identified. Appropriate action shall be implemented immediately. @R12: Lifting Operations Intent of Standard To ensure that lifting operations are performed under a safe operating procedure by competent operators. Compliance Requirements 12.1 All co-workers using lifting equipment should be suitable trained with their competence assessed, and have experienced in the lifting equipment and the type of lift being executed. Training should be completed to a recognised standard. 12.2 . Lifting accessory tackle must be clearly marked so that users are aware of its characteristics for safe use. All lifting equipment and lifting tackle including slings should be inspected by a competent inspector no less than an annual basis, with records held on site as proof of inspection. 12.3 Machinery for lifting loads must be clearly marked to indicate its nominal load, and must where appropriate be fitted with a load plate giving the nominal load for each configuration. of the machinery. 12.4 Documented standardised lift operations to be written with safe operating procedures, and risk assessments. Measures must be taken to ensure that workers are not present under suspended loads, unless such presence is required for the effective operation of the work. 12.5 Lifting of vessels and tanks to be only completed if lifting lugs sufficient for purpose by calculation are in place. 12.6 degraded ig accessories must be stored in a way that ensures that they will not be damaged orR13: Elect al Safety Intent of Standard Electrical hazards in the workplace pose significant risk to workers if not controlled. Consideration must be given to the types of electrical hazards at the site. Compliance Requirements 13.1 All electrical hazards shall be identified, documented, risk assessed and controlled. 13.2 Ground fault protection must be supplied for circuits in areas where water may be present. Over current protection must be provided and maintained for all electrical distribution equipment, such as switchboards. 13.3 Only authorised personnel may access transformers, high voltage switch gear (greater than 600 volts) and energised conductors. These areas shall be protected from all external hazards such as vehicles and fire. 13.4 All persons installing and maintaining electrical circuits shall be qualified to carry out the work. A copy of qualifications and certificates shall be filed kept up to date. 13.5 Whenever possible, electrical equipment shall be shutdown or Ué-energized, locked-out, and a permit issued before maintenance work is performed. $ 13.6 A documented list of all electrical and pneumatic hand tools must be established and kept up to date with the latest inspection test date. All hand held tools should be tested for integrity to regulatory standards at regular intervals 13.7 Only competent and trained individuals may use electrical or pneumatic hand held tools. 13.8 Fixed electrical circuits shall be inspected as local legislative requirements.R14: Storage and Racking Intent of Standard The site shall ensure all storage and racking is safe and built to regulatory requirements. Compliance Requirements 14.1 Regular inspections shall be conducted by a competent and trained person for all storage areas and racking, The inspection should look for any damage, wear or overloading. The potential hazard include fires, objects falling from height, damage to stock, blockage of emergency exits, the creation of tripping hazards and chemical spills. Records of inspections shall be maintained. 14.2 Manufacturer's recommendations shall be met for loading, unloading and maintenance. All racks must be labelled with loading capacity in weight. 14. 3 Stock shall never obstruct traffic movements, pedestrian paths or emergency walkways. 14.4 Hazardous substance storage areas shall be suitably bunded to catch spills. Environmental spill kits shall be maintained in close proximity to storage areas. Competency shall be assessed to ensure co-workers have the skills to deal with a spill.R15: Travel and Work Off- Intent of Standard Co-workers shall have the tools and support they need to mitigate risks when travelling off site on business. Compliance Requirements 15.1 Risks associated with any travel for work and working off-site (including on other businesses premises) shall be evaluated. This shall include international and domestic travel. 15.2 When travel includes the use of a car, the co-worker expected to drive shall be licensed, have suitable insurance, the vehicle shall be inspected in accordance to local legislative requirements and the vehicle shall be checked prior to use. 15.3 The site shall ensure suitable insurances are in place for co-workers travelling abroad, Including health and emergency cover. 15.4 The site shall consider guidance on recommended inoculations when co-workers are traveling abroad.R16: Working Alone Intent of Standard All tasks performed that classify as ‘working alone’ shall have appropriate controls in place. Working alone is the performance of work functions by an individual who is not wi or visual range of another individual . Compliance Requirements 16.1 Where possible, working alone shall be avoided. Where this is not possible, the hazards shall be identified, risk assessed and documented. Controls shall be put in place to ensure regular communication and visual contact with the individual. 16.2 Individuals working alone must never: - Work on high energy machinery or materials «Work with highly toxic materials = Work with high pressure systems = Work near deep water - Conduct work that requires a permit to work + Work with high voltage electrical systems + Work on a roof. o@R17: Workplace Organisation and Housekeeping Intent of Standard Workplaces should be organised to ensure safe working conditions for co-workers at all times, and to prevent slips trips and falls which account for a substantial percentage of lost time accidents. Compliance Requirements 17.1 Sufficient lighting should be in place so slopes , steps and walkways are clearly visible. 17.2 Pedestrian walkways and emergency exits should be clearly defined, signposted and free of obstruction. 17.3 Cables should be raised above walkways and kept off the floor where practical. Work areas should be free of un-used cables which should be stored to prevent trip hazards or obstruction. 17.4 When not in use, lifting tackle (chains and slings) should be stored in designated areas and not left on the floor. This is to reduce trip hazards and prevent damage to the lifting tackle. 17.5 All tools and materials in the plant shall be reviewed with only essential items kept, and those not required scrapped. Tools and materials should be returned to designated storage areas when not in use. 17.6 The workplace shall be kept tidy and organized. At a minimum at the end of each shift, the work area shall be cleaned and everything restored to its place. Maintaining cleanliness shall be part of daily work and not an occasional activity initiated when things get too messy. 17.7 A process should be in place to ensure spills and leakages are cleared at the earliest opportunity to prevent slips. 17.8 A process should be in place to ensure external pathways are gritted when required in inclement weather.