AFISA Health-Safety and Environnement Management Plan

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
QUALITY, HEALTH,
SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENT
MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Table des matières

1. Acronyms and Abbreviations ..................................................................................................... 12
1 POLICY......................................................................................................................................... 13
2 FOREWORD................................................................................................................................. 13
3 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................ 14
4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 14
5 GENERAL WORKERS RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................ 14
Duty to Intervene ................................................................................................................... 15
Reporting and Responding to an Incident ............................................................................. 15
Notifying Supervisor of Impairment ..................................................................................... 15
Reporting Hazards ................................................................................................................. 15
Unique Medical Conditions ................................................................................................... 16
Pre-Job Safety Planning ........................................................................................................ 16
Safety Devices ....................................................................................................................... 16
Housekeeping ........................................................................................................................ 17
Working Alone ...................................................................................................................... 17
Clothing and Loose Articles .................................................................................................. 17
6 Supervisor Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... 17
Responsibilities of supervisors .............................................................................................. 17
Safety Briefings ..................................................................................................................... 18
Reporting Incidents ............................................................................................................... 18
7 Contractor Safety ........................................................................................................................... 18
Safety Expectations for Contractors ...................................................................................... 18
Responsibilities of Contractor Management ......................................................................... 18
Responsibilities of Contractor Workers ................................................................................ 19
Managing Contractors ........................................................................................................... 19
8 Security Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 19
Security Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 19
Movement of people and vehicles on site ............................................................................. 21
8.2.1 Circulation Plan.............................................................................................................. 21
Personnel entry and Exit Management .................................................................................. 21
Good entry and exit management .......................................................................................... 22
9 First Aid......................................................................................................................................... 22
Access to First Aid ................................................................................................................ 22
First Responders .................................................................................................................... 23
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First Aid Kits ......................................................................................................................... 23

10 Prohibited Items ........................................................................................................................ 23
Zero Tolerance ...................................................................................................................... 23
11 Walkways, Stairs, and Elevators ............................................................................................... 24
Walkways and Stairs ............................................................................................................. 24
Elevators and Personnel Lifts ................................................................................................ 24
12 Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls ................................................................................................ 24
General Hazards .................................................................................................................... 24
Spilled Liquids ...................................................................................................................... 25
Slippery Walking Conditions : .............................................................................................. 25
Stable Footing........................................................................................................................ 25
Walking ................................................................................................................................. 25
13 Health Hazards .......................................................................................................................... 26
Noise hazards overview......................................................................................................... 26
General Requirements ........................................................................................................... 26
Protective Measures – 85-94 dBA......................................................................................... 27
Protective Measures – 95-104 dBA....................................................................................... 27
Protective Measures – 105 dBA and Above.......................................................................... 27
14 Heat Stress ................................................................................................................................. 27
Risk Factors ........................................................................................................................... 28
14.1.1 Protective Measures....................................................................................................... 28
15 Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS......................................................................... 29
15.1.1 Protective Measures....................................................................................................... 29
Sanitation - Drinking Water .................................................................................................. 29
Sanitation – Food................................................................................................................... 30
16 Hazardous Materials .................................................................................................................. 30
Recognizing and Avoiding Hazards ...................................................................................... 30
Chemical Containers and Drums ........................................................................................... 31
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) ...................................................................................................... 31
Container Labeling ................................................................................................................ 31
17 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ....................................................................................... 32
Usage ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Minimum required PPE on site ............................................................................................. 32
18 Fire safety .................................................................................................................................. 32
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Housekeeping ........................................................................................................................ 32
Ignition Sources ..................................................................................................................... 33
Fire Fighting Equipment ....................................................................................................... 33
Fire Extinguisher Requirements ............................................................................................ 33
Vehicle Extinguishers .......................................................................................................... 34
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance .......................................................................................... 34
Fire Extinguisher Inspections ................................................................................................ 34
19 Storage Precautions ................................................................................................................... 34
Storing in Buildings............................................................................................................... 34
Storing Large Quantities........................................................................................................ 35
Glass Containers .................................................................................................................... 35
Oily Waste ............................................................................................................................. 35
Smoking and Smoking Materials .......................................................................................... 35
20 Electrical Safety ........................................................................................................................ 35
Electrical Equipment ............................................................................................................. 35
General Equipment Requirements ......................................................................................... 36
Equipment Labeling Requirements ....................................................................................... 36
Working On or Near Electrical Equipment ........................................................................... 37
Personal Protective Equipment.............................................................................................. 38
21 Work Management .................................................................................................................... 38
Roles and Responsibilities..................................................................................................... 39
Work Activities ..................................................................................................................... 39
Permit Validity ...................................................................................................................... 40
Safety Tools........................................................................................................................... 40
Energy Isolation .................................................................................................................... 41
22 Motorized Equipment ................................................................................................................ 42
23 Lifting Equipment, Cranes, and Rigging ................................................................................... 43
Roles and Responsibilities..................................................................................................... 43
General Safety Precautions.................................................................................................... 44
Inspection .............................................................................................................................. 45
Using Slings .......................................................................................................................... 45
Mobile Crane Operations ...................................................................................................... 45
24 Maintenance and Construction Activities ................................................................................. 46
Planning ................................................................................................................................. 46
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Job Preparation : .................................................................................................................... 46

24.2.1 Hot Work ....................................................................................................................... 47
24.2.2 Precautions and Hazard Recognition............................................................................. 47
24.2.3 Inhalation ....................................................................................................................... 48
Hot work requirements .......................................................................................................... 48
Compressed Gas and Oxygen Cylinders ............................................................................... 49
24.4.1 General Precautions :..................................................................................................... 49
24.4.2 Transporting and Moving Cylinders : ........................................................................... 49
24.4.3 Placing and Storing Cylinders : ..................................................................................... 49
24.4.4 Cylinder Regulators ....................................................................................................... 50
Concrete Work ...................................................................................................................... 50
24.5.1 General Requirements for Concrete .............................................................................. 50
24.5.2 PPE for Concrete Work Concrete :................................................................................ 50
24.5.3 Pre-cast Concrete :......................................................................................................... 51
24.5.4 Reinforcing Bars (Rebar) : ............................................................................................ 51
Excavations and Trenches ..................................................................................................... 51
24.6.1 General Requirements : ................................................................................................. 51
24.6.2 Worker Safety................................................................................................................ 52
24.6.3 Access to Excavations ................................................................................................... 52
24.6.4 Excavation and Confined Space .................................................................................... 52
24.6.5 Cave-in Protection System ............................................................................................ 52
24.6.6 Sloping or Benching System : ....................................................................................... 52
24.6.7 High Pressure Water Cleaning General Safety.............................................................. 53
24.6.8 HPWC Lance :............................................................................................................... 53
Painting and Coating ............................................................................................................. 53
24.7.1 General Precautions :..................................................................................................... 53
Painting and Coating Safety : ................................................................................................ 53
Scaffolding ............................................................................................................................ 54
24.9.1 Safety Considerations : .................................................................................................. 54
24.9.2 Rolling or Moving Scaffolds ......................................................................................... 54
24.9.3 Hot Work ....................................................................................................................... 54
24.9.4 Inspection ...................................................................................................................... 55
24.9.5 Placing Materials ........................................................................................................... 55
24.9.6 Accessing Scaffolds....................................................................................................... 55
24.9.7 Scaffolding Integrity :.................................................................................................... 55
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25 Traffic Management .................................................................................................................. 55

Vacuum Trucks ..................................................................................................................... 55
Safe Guarding ........................................................................................................................ 56
Hand Tools and Power Tools ................................................................................................ 56
25.3.1 Using the Correct Tool .................................................................................................. 56
25.3.2 Protective Equipment .................................................................................................... 57
25.3.3 Operator Qualifications ................................................................................................. 57
25.3.4 Inspecting Tools (power and hand tools) : .................................................................... 57
25.3.5 Tool Storage .................................................................................................................. 57
25.3.6 Tool Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 57
Working at Elevations ........................................................................................................... 57
25.4.1 Working in Groups ........................................................................................................ 58
25.4.2 Cracked Handles :.......................................................................................................... 58
25.4.3 Screwdrivers .................................................................................................................. 58
25.4.4 Digging Tool Handles ................................................................................................... 58
25.4.5 Striking Tool Handles : ................................................................................................. 58
25.4.6 Sledge Hammering ........................................................................................................ 58
25.4.7 Holders for Striking Tools :........................................................................................... 59
25.4.8 Knife : ............................................................................................................................ 59
25.4.9 Machete / Bush knife ..................................................................................................... 59
25.4.10 Using Wrenches......................................................................................................... 59
25.4.11 Adjustable Wrenches ................................................................................................. 60
25.4.12 Wrench Extensions : .................................................................................................. 60
25.4.13 Extension Requirements : .......................................................................................... 60
25.4.14 Valve Handle Wrenches : .......................................................................................... 61
25.4.15 Hammer Wrenches .................................................................................................... 61
26 Power Tools............................................................................................................................... 61
Operating Power Tools :........................................................................................................ 61
26.1.1 Dead man Switch........................................................................................................... 62
26.1.2 Repairing or Changing Power Tools ............................................................................. 62
26.1.3 Energizing Power Tools ................................................................................................ 62
26.1.4 Electrical Tools.............................................................................................................. 62
26.1.5 Pneumatic (Air-Operated) Tools ................................................................................... 62
26.1.6 Impact Wrenches ........................................................................................................... 63
26.1.7 Fuel-Powered (Gasoline, Diesel, Two-stroke) .............................................................. 63
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26.1.8 Abrasive Wheel Grinders .............................................................................................. 63

26.1.9 Wire Wheels .................................................................................................................. 64
Chain Saws ............................................................................................................................ 64
26.2.1 Qualified Operators ....................................................................................................... 64
26.2.2 Chain Saw Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... 64
26.2.3 Transporting a Chain Saw : ........................................................................................... 65
26.2.4 Awareness of Site Hazardsw ......................................................................................... 65
27 Working at Height ..................................................................................................................... 65
Fall Protection ....................................................................................................................... 65
Working at Height Scope ...................................................................................................... 65
Special Circumstances ........................................................................................................... 66
Working at Heights Actions .................................................................................................. 66
Transition............................................................................................................................... 66
Activities Requiring Full-Body Harness : ............................................................................. 67
Use of Full-Body : ................................................................................................................. 67
Selection of Anchor points .................................................................................................... 68
27.8.1 100 % Lanyard Tie-off .................................................................................................. 69
27.8.2 Requirements for Tie-off ............................................................................................... 69
27.8.3 Lineman’s Belt .............................................................................................................. 69
27.8.4 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 69
27.8.5 Inspection ...................................................................................................................... 70
27.8.6 Rescue Provisions.......................................................................................................... 70
27.8.7 Working on Scaffolds Principles ................................................................................... 71
27.8.8 General Scaffold Requirements ..................................................................................... 71
27.8.9 Safe Scaffold Actions .................................................................................................... 71
27.8.10 Ladder Safety definitions .......................................................................................... 71
27.8.11 Ladder Specifications ................................................................................................ 72
27.8.12 Load Limits ............................................................................................................... 72
27.8.13 Ladder Inspection ...................................................................................................... 72
27.8.14 Fixed Ladders More Than 20 ft. (6 meters) in Length .............................................. 73
27.8.15 Operator Qualifications ............................................................................................. 73
27.8.16 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ....................................................................... 73
27.8.17 Ladder Placement and Storage .................................................................................. 73
27.8.18 Windy Conditions...................................................................................................... 73
27.8.19 Electrical Precautions ................................................................................................ 73
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27.8.20 Straight and Extension............................................................................................... 74

28 Workshop and Warehouse Safety ............................................................................................. 75
Shop Safety Responsibilities ................................................................................................. 75
General Guidelines ................................................................................................................ 75
Fire Protection ....................................................................................................................... 75
Lighting ................................................................................................................................. 76
Work Areas............................................................................................................................ 76
Ventilation ............................................................................................................................. 76
Compressed Air ..................................................................................................................... 76
Material Storage .................................................................................................................... 76
Cuttings and Filings : ............................................................................................................ 77
Operating Shop Machinery and Equipment ...................................................................... 77
Electrical Equipment ......................................................................................................... 77
Above-grade Floor Ratings ............................................................................................... 78
Aisles, Ramps, Walkways, and Stairs ............................................................................... 78
PPE .................................................................................................................................... 78
Storing Combustible Liquids ............................................................................................. 78
Storage Units ..................................................................................................................... 79
Moving Materials .............................................................................................................. 79
Cutting Tools ..................................................................................................................... 79
Fork Lift Qualification ...................................................................................................... 79
Environmental ................................................................................................................... 79
Forklifts & other equipment .............................................................................................. 79
Pallets ................................................................................................................................ 80
29 Emergency Preparedness and Response .................................................................................... 80
Readiness and Response Overview ....................................................................................... 80
29.1.1 Readiness and Response Strategies ............................................................................... 80
29.1.2 ER and Disruption Planning .......................................................................................... 81
29.1.3 Response Plans and Procedures..................................................................................... 81
29.1.4 Organization .................................................................................................................. 82
29.1.5 Emergency Functions .................................................................................................... 82
29.1.6 Emergency Response Coordinator : .............................................................................. 82
29.1.7 Site Managers and Supervisors : ................................................................................... 83
29.1.8 Procedural Requirements............................................................................................... 84
29.1.9 Initial Response Actions ................................................................................................ 84
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29.1.10 Incident Response Flowchart .................................................................................... 86

30 Ground Transportation .............................................................................................................. 86
Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 86
A&D Policy ........................................................................................................................... 87
Driver Responsibilities .......................................................................................................... 87
Journey Management Program .............................................................................................. 87
Motor Vehicle Safety Program.............................................................................................. 87
Vehicle Incidents ................................................................................................................... 87
Vehicle Tracking System ...................................................................................................... 88
Personnel Seating .................................................................................................................. 88
Safety Features ...................................................................................................................... 88
Warning Lights .................................................................................................................. 88
Rearview Mirrors............................................................................................................... 88
Driver Requirements ......................................................................................................... 88
Vehicle Loading ................................................................................................................ 89
Rated Capacities ................................................................................................................ 89
Speed Limits ...................................................................................................................... 89
Vehicle in Motion .............................................................................................................. 89
Seat Belt ............................................................................................................................ 89
Inspection for Potential Hazards........................................................................................ 89
Clearing Windows ............................................................................................................. 89
Distracting Activities :....................................................................................................... 90
Driving in Reverse............................................................................................................. 90
Hitchhikers ........................................................................................................................ 90
Vehicle Parking ................................................................................................................. 90
31 Drilling ...................................................................................................................................... 91
Drilling Crew Competency.................................................................................................... 91
Safety Considerations for Drilling Activities ........................................................................ 91
32 Confined Space Entry ................................................................................................................ 92
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 92
Expectations of Management : .............................................................................................. 92
Definitions and Abbreviations............................................................................................... 93
Hazard types and examples : ................................................................................................. 95
Confined Space Entrant ......................................................................................................... 96
Entry Supervisor .................................................................................................................... 96
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Authorized Gas Tester ........................................................................................................... 96

Standby Person ...................................................................................................................... 97
Emergency Response Team .................................................................................................. 97
Confined Space Entrants ................................................................................................... 97
Authorized Gas Tester ....................................................................................................... 97
Tools and equipment ......................................................................................................... 97
MSDS ................................................................................................................................ 97
Class 1&2 Entry PPE......................................................................................................... 98
Personal Monitors.............................................................................................................. 98
Confined Space Entry Requirements................................................................................. 98
Permits ............................................................................................................................... 98
Inert Entry.......................................................................................................................... 98
Positive isolation ............................................................................................................... 99
Process Clearing ................................................................................................................ 99
Construction Hazards ...................................................................................................... 100
Electrical isolation ........................................................................................................... 100
Mechanical isolation........................................................................................................ 100
Determining entry classification...................................................................................... 100
Table 1-1 Confined Space Entry Classification .............................................................. 100
Emergency rescue exceptions.......................................................................................... 101
Representative gas testing ............................................................................................... 102
Enclosures within Confined ............................................................................................ 102
AGT entry for gas testing ................................................................................................ 102
Pre-entry gas test results .................................................................................................. 103
Working in the Confined Space Permits ......................................................................... 103
Permitting Multiple Confined Spaces.............................................................................. 103
SIMOPS........................................................................................................................... 104
Gas testing during Entry .................................................................................................. 104
Access control ................................................................................................................. 104
Work completion ............................................................................................................. 104
Closing a Confined Space ............................................................................................... 105
Site emergency response plans ........................................................................................ 105
33 Environmental Management .................................................................................................. 106
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 106
Regulation of environment management ........................................................................... 106
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Interface with other activities ............................................................................................. 107

Environmental awareness and training............................................................................... 107
Environmental emergency procedures ............................................................................... 108
Surface water, Groundwater and Soil Management.......................................................... 108
Noise Management ............................................................................................................. 109
Waste Management ............................................................................................................ 109
Waste Management Control ............................................................................................... 110
33.9.1 Waste Storage Area ..................................................................................................... 110
33.9.2 Waste Contractors ....................................................................................................... 111
Monitoring and Auditing ................................................................................................. 112
33.10.1 Reporting and Record keeping ................................................................................ 112
Environmental Performance Monitoring ........................................................................ 113
33.11.1 Environmental Monitoring ...................................................................................... 113
33.11.2 Monitoring Compliance Reports ............................................................................. 113
33.11.3 Procedures to review inspections and steps to adrress Non-Compliances ............ 114
34 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 114
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1. Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronyms Meanings
LTI Lost Time Injury
TRIR Total Recordable Incident Rate
FAT Fatality
RWI Restricted Work Incident
MDIC Medical Case
NCIC No Consequence Incident Case
FAC First Aid Case
RAM Risk Assessment Management
MS Method Statement
NSIF National Social Insurance Fund
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
MSDS Materials Safety Data sheet
PTW Permit To Work
EMP Environmental Management Plan
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
DPA Douala Port Authority
JSA Job Safety Analysis
HR Human Ressources
PEAR People, Environment, Assets, Reputation
HPWC High Pressure Water Cleaning
SIMOPS Simultaneous Operations
PIC Person in Charge
WMS Work Management System
PTWS Permit To Work System
R&R Roles and Responsibilities
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1 POLICY
2 FOREWORD
Protecting the Safety and Health of our workers is a fundamental value of AFISA, à subsidiary
of the group Trans Afrique General Treading FZCO companies. Our aim is to provide high
level of satisfaction to our client and with an approach focusing on sustainable, integrated and
knowledge-oriented development of the activities. The company feels commited to comply
with national and international requirements, regulations and standards in Quality, Safety, as
well as Occupational health and Environment. It is an individual responsibility to make the
safety of ourselves, our co-workers, and those around us the foremost consideration in
everything we do. This plan will assist you in performing your operations safely and in
environmentally soundly manner. However, rules alone do not prevent HSE events. The
indispensable ingredients of a safe working environment :
▪ management commitment and leadership
▪ knowledgeable people working as a team and looking out for each other
▪ planning every task
▪ commitment by each individual to conscientiously work safely and environmentally
friendly
Every employee has the responsibility and obligation to prevent incidents by:
▪ following established work rules
▪ implementing the instructions of supervisors
▪ practicing the principles taught in HSE training
▪ suggesting ways to further strengthen safety and environmental efforts as needed
▪ engaging in the observation and intervention of incidents
▪ reporting and assessing safety events, and sharing the lessons learned
The guidance in this plan applies to AFISA employees and staff contractors wherever and
whenever they are working on behalf of its responsibility. Stewardable Contractors performing
work on Company premises are also required to comply with these safety rules. AFISA workers
have a responsibility to comply with all applicable local, state, regional, national, and
international regulations related to safety, health and environmental programs. This plan does
not supersede more stringent regulatory requirements that apply to a site or operation.
Remaining incident and Hurt Free extends beyond the work site and outside normal working
hours. Therefore, safety in and off-the-job activities is expected as well.
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3 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

The AFISA HSE plan identifies and explains the standards, regulations, and guidelines
that cover basic health, safety and environment expectations throughout the AFISA grain
terminal project. This document describes required safeguards and proven practices to prevent
health, safety and environmental events as we progress our journey to Nobody Gets Hurt and
no environmental impact. It cannot specifically address every hazard that may be present, but
it does address issues with the greatest potential for occurrence. The guidance provided in this
document is consistent with the FZCO Corporation Safety Policy and related policies for
security, health, and environmental protection. It’s applicable to all workers, both AFISA and
contractors who execute any activity during the project execution phase.
4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
This plan reflects current technology, accepted work practices, and common cameroon
regulatory considerations. It is not a regulatory compliance document, however. The
requirements contained within the plan are consistent with the referenced cameroonian
regulations and DPA expectations and requirements. At a minimum, all interested parties
MUST comply with applicable local regulations and standards. Where this plan and local
regulations or DPA differ, the more stringent requirements shall apply. As a general guide,
where no local or less stringent safety standards or regulations exist, the standards defined in
this plan shall apply. Inconsistencies between this plan and other Company documents, or
external regulations should be brought to the attention of your immediate supervisor. If
appropriate, a request to change a requirement can be submitted to correct plan guidance.
5 GENERAL WORKERS RESPONSIBILITIES

Safe Conduct No business objective is so important that it will be pursued at the sacrifice
of health, safety and environment. Safe conduct in the performance of all duties is a condition
of employment at AFISA owned or operated facilities and affiliated companies. All individuals
on company owned or operated premises are expected to conduct themselves in a safe manner,
including:
• Complying with applicable local, national, and international regulations.
• Following established Company safety procedures and standards, including
applicable Upstream Safety Manual guidance, or more stringent requirements.
• Promptly reporting incidents, near misses, workplace hazards, and security violations
to supervision.
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• Avoiding unsafe activities such as fighting, scuffling, “horseplay”, and practical

joking. These practices will not be tolerated in the workplace.
Duty to Intervene
Each worker shares a responsibility for the safety of others at the site. Anyone who
observes an unsafe action or condition in the workplace has an obligation to intervene by taking
one or all of the following actions:
• Communicate concerns or questions directly with the person(s) involved.
• Correct the condition or situation.
• Notify the appropriate supervisor(s).
• Pause or Stop the job, if necessary.
Note: A “worker” is defined as any employee, contractor, or other person working on
sites or facilities owned, operated, or managed by AFISA or its affiliates.
Reporting and Responding to an Incident
Each worker MUST report any incident in which he/she is involved or has knowledge.
Incidents are reported to the worker’s supervisor or the supervisor of the area where the incident
occurred. Incidents are to be reported as soon as it is safe to do so. Where incident response is
needed, the steps include the following:
• Secure the area and shutdown or stabilize operations as needed to prevent escalation
of the incident.
• Provide or arrange for necessary medical care for injured persons.
Note: Workers are NOT expected to attempt incident response activities for which they
have not been trained, or that exceed their capabilities. Guidance on handling emergencies is
provided in Chapter 16 “Emergency Preparedness and Response” in this Manual.
Notifying Supervisor of Impairment
Any person working on Company premises MUST inform the supervisor if their ability
to perform the required work is impaired. This includes impairment caused by medications,
fatigue, or other causes. Where protected by law or regulation, individuals need not disclose
personal medical information, but MUST inform the supervisor if work impairment exists and
the scope of the resulting work limitations.
Reporting Hazards
Workers are expected to report workplace hazards that could potentially cause an
incident. Hazards should be reported to the worker’s supervisor, or through other local hazard
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reporting processes. Where practical, the worker should correct the hazard, provide temporary
mitigation, or post warnings to inform others of the hazard.
Unique Medical Conditions
All workers are encouraged to voluntarily notify the site Medic or maintain
documentation of pertinent medical information, such as allergies to medications, which may
be relevant if emergency medical treatment is required.
Pre-Job Safety Planning
Appropriate planning of every job is an essential part of incident prevention. Before
beginning any job, task, or operation with the potential for SHE hazards, workers involved in
the activity MUST :
• Understand the conditions and actions required to complete the job safely.
• Identify potential hazards involved in the job.
• Determine how to eliminate or manage the hazards and take the appropriate
precautions to prevent adverse consequences before, during, and after completion of the job.
• Participate in the development or review of applicable task-specific procedures, Job
Safety Analyses (JSAs), or other work guidance as needed to perform the task safely.
• Review the applicable work guidance at the work site and implement additional
precautions as needed to address the conditions and circumstances at the time the task is being
performed.
• Communicate potential hazards to other personnel affected by the work.
If it is not clear that the relevant hazards have been sufficiently controlled, additional
risk assessment MUST be conducted. If the hazards cannot be properly managed, the task
MUST NOT be performed.
Safety Devices
Workers MUST NOT disable or defeat safety devices, interlocks, or other safety-critical
devices without prior risk assessment and approval. Additional guidelines for safety devices
include:
• Check safety devices periodically and properly maintain them.
• Report any safety device malfunction to the supervisor.
• “Tag” the malfunctioning device immediately to warn others of the hazard.
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• Before commissioning equipment or returning it to service, verify that the associated

safety devices are operational
Housekeeping
Housekeeping is an important factor in maintaining a safe workplace. Workers are
expected to keep work areas, equipment, and materials orderly and free of obstructions and
debris to minimize personnel safety hazards and allow easy access to critical equipment,
controls, or safety devices.
Working Alone
Safety expectations for individuals working alone include:
• Notify another person (preferably the supervisor) of your work location.
• Do not attempt tasks requiring more than one person to perform safely.
• Consider the potential consequences of delayed emergency notification or response
as a result of working alone.
Clothing and Loose Articles
Personnel are to wear clothing suited to the work environment and to the relevant weather
conditions. Personnel working near moving and rotating equipment MUST remove or properly
secure jewelry, long hair and loose clothing (including neckties and scarves) so they will not
become ensnared in the machinery. Note: Wearing jewelry such as earrings, rings, watchbands,
or neck chains is discouraged because they can become caught in the equipment.
6 Supervisor Responsibilities
Responsibilities of supervisors
The responsibilities of AFISA supervisors and others representing the Company include:
• Providing a safe work environment.
• Understanding the work conditions required to safely accomplish the job.
• Ensuring that workers are familiar with the assigned work.
• Supervisors are expected to ensure safe work execution by:
• Providing adequate training,
• Routinely monitoring work performance,
• Communicating safety expectations and guidelines,
• Clarifying the applications and intent of expectations and guidelines,
• Reinforcing the proper use of required tools, procedures, and practices,
• Correcting deficiencies or errors in the application of safety practices.
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• Personally following safety and security procedures

Safety Briefings
Supervisors ensure that safety briefings are conducted as appropriate. When hazardous
or non-routine work is undertaken, a safety briefing MUST be held to:
• Address the potential hazards and the appropriate safety procedures associated with
the activity,
• Allow the applicable personnel opportunities to ask questions and to make
suggestions
Reporting Incidents
Supervisors MUST appropriately communicate incidents up-line to management, as
specified in local reporting procedures.
Note: Incident reporting to external agencies or authorities MUST comply with local
regulations and may require the use of separate report forms and notifications.
7 Contractor Safety
Safety Expectations for Contractors
While working at a site or facility owned, leased, or controlled by AFISA or its affiliates
(Company premises), contractors MUST meet or exceed AFISA's safety requirements. For
purposes of this document, “contractors” includes all direct contractors and sub-contractors
Responsibilities of Contractor Management
To ensure the safety of personnel, contractor managers on Company premises MUST
develop, maintain and execute a safety program that meets or exceeds AFISA requirements.
Safety program expectations include:
• Workers know and follow the safety program.
• Workers are familiar with the assigned tasks, tools and procedures used to perform
the tasks.
• Workers are familiar with the applicable sections of local emergency response plans.
• Workers are trained as necessary to ensure safe operations.
• Workers have and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and other
safety equipment.
• Safety meetings are conducted regularly.
• Workers conduct themselves in a safe manner - no fighting, scuffling, horseplay, or
practical joking that can contribute to unsafe work situations.
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Responsibilities of Contractor Workers

In addition to the general responsibilities described in Section 2.1, contractor workers
performing work on Company premises MUST:
▪ Follow safety practices equivalent to or exceeding those applicable to Company
employees, as specified in the local Contractor Safety Program.
▪ Inspect and maintain contractor machinery and equipment to keep it in safe running
order.
▪ If requested, participate in incident or near miss investigations on Company sites.
▪ Participate in contractor or Company safety meetings, as requested.
Managing Contractors
When managing or monitoring contractor safety, Company representatives on Company
premises will:
▪ Ensure that each contractor adopts safety practices equivalent to or exceeding those
applicable to AFISA employees.
▪ Take timely and appropriate actions in situations where safety has been compromised.
These actions include notifying the appropriate contract supervisors, and shutting down the job
if necessary.
▪ Routinely verify that identified contractor SHE deficiencies are addressed. This may be
accomplished through the use of existing AFISA assessment and audit tools Appropriately
communicate and report incidents involving contractor personnel to the responsible Company
supervisor.
8 Security Responsibilities
Security Guidelines
Because security issues are often linked with safety concerns, workers are expected to be
vigilant in complying with applicable security measures as well as safety practices. Personnel
are expected to take the necessary precautions to ensure basic security measures are followed,
including:
▪ Display your identification badge in areas where it is required. Do not allow
unauthorized personnel to “piggy-back” on your ID badge to gain access to secured or
controlled areas.
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▪ Challenge personnel without proper identification and/or authorization. Do not allow

unauthorized personnel to visit, loiter in work areas, or use equipment unless approved by site
management.
▪ Ensure visitors wear appropriate “visitor” identification and are escorted in secured or
controlled areas.
▪ Ensure office areas, files, cabinets, computers, etc. are properly locked before leaving
the work area after each shift.
▪ Ensure documents, drawings, and files are properly locked or secured while unattended,
consistent with their security classification.
▪ Ensure doors, windows, etc. are properly locked or secured to prevent unauthorized
access.
▪ Report suspicious behavior or unusual conditions in the work area to the Security
Department.
▪ Follow the Security Program at your work site/ location to prevent potential harm,
unauthorized access, property damage and/ or loss of Company sensitive information.
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Movement of people and vehicles on site

8.2.1 Circulation Plan
Personnel entry and Exit Management

Persons coming on site will go through the DPA access process and the following must
be in place to comply with the process :
▪ Access to the Douala port must be done in accordance with DPA access requirements.
▪ Each contractor must provide the list of its project personnel to allow AFISA to get
access to port premises from DPA.
▪ AFISA is responsible to ensure that all personnel and contractors workers fully comply
with these requirements.
▪ Only personnel who have been granted the access will be allowed to come to the
worksite.
▪ All personnel and visitors will access the site using the designated gate and must follow
the site HSE requirements
▪ All personnel and visitors must sign the logbook located at the main entrance everytime
entering and exiting the site. The operation must be repeated each time the same individual goes
out or come in.
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▪ All personnel and visitors muwt comply with the minimum required clothing to enter
the site
Good entry and exit management
Goods movement will be done following a process to allow proper control on site as
described below :
▪ Any goods delivery on site must be done with a "GOODS DELIVERY RECEIPT" to
be presented to security officer at the gate when entering.
▪ A copy of the "GOODS DELIVERY RECEIPT" signed by the person receiving the
material must be handled to the security officer at the main gate.
▪ Any goods leaving must be done with a "MATERIALS GATE PASS" signed by the
contractors project management supervisor or his designated incumbent.
▪ The original "MATERIAL GATE PASS" for goods going out of the site must be
signed by the authorized designated contranctor's person or AFISA desinated person for
(AFISA GOODS)
▪ The original of the "MATERIAL GATE PASS" will be handled to the security officer
when leaving the site.
Note: Vehicles will be subject to search by the security officer when leaving leaving the
site to avoid any breach to the process.
9 First Aid
Access to First Aid
Each operating unit MUST have a process for providing immediate medical assistance
(“first aid”), to workers until medical professionals arrive. If no dispensary, clinic, or hospital
is within 15 minutes of the work site, at least one on-site worker MUST be adequately trained
to render first aid. Unless required by law, first aid is performed on a voluntary basis, by
personnel identified as “First Responders” who are trained to provide emergency medical
assistance. First aid practices consistent with those of the International Red Cross are
recommended. Each unit is expected to maintain an on-site First Aid Manual, or equivalent
guidance, accessible to workers. The local First Aid Manual covers basic aspects of first aid,
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including site-specific medical contacts and unique local health hazards, as appropriate. All
workers MUST receive orientation on how to summon emergency medical support from site
medical personnel or from a community medical facility. AFISA Medicine and Occupational
Health (MOH) can assist in the implementation of first aid care by providing site-specific
recommendations for training, response procedures, and proper first aid supplies
First Responders
Workers designated as “First Responders” MUST be competent in that role. This includes
remaining current in first aid training, having appropriate equipment and supplies, and being
prepared to provide appropriate first aid until additional medical assistance arrives. Training
MUST include a discussion of bloodborne pathogens. If a First Responder, or any worker, is
exposed to blood or body fluids it MUST be reported immediately. It is recommended that First
Responders be immunized against Hepatitis B as a precaution for potential contact with
contaminated body fluids. First Responders are not expected to provide aid to an injured or ill
person if it endangers the First Responder. First Responders are expected to immediately report
any physical or emotional injury or illness to themselves as the result of caring for another.
Consistent with Company and local medical privacy guidance, First Responders are to discuss
the medical condition of an injured or ill person only with responding medical personnel.
First Aid Kits
First aid supplies MUST be approved by the local Health Services Department or
equivalent authority. The specific contents of local first aid kits may vary based on location and
types of exposures. MOH provides site-specific guidance on applicable first aid kit contents.
10 Prohibited Items
Zero Tolerance
The Company has a strict “zero tolerance” policy for bringing prohibited items into the
workplace. All personnel, including contractors and visitors, MUST NOT bring the following
items on Company premises without specific authorization from the appropriate level of
management:
▪ Alcoholic beverages
▪ Illegal drugs or related paraphernalia
▪ Narcotics (except those taken as prescribed by a medical professional and with prior
consultation with a Company medical representative)
▪ Firearms or Ammunition
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▪ Explosives
▪ Other Weapons (knives, clubs, etc.)
Possession of prohibited items without permission will result in disciplinary actions,
which may include immediate removal from the site and/or termination of employment
11 Walkways, Stairs, and Elevators
Walkways and Stairs
Use designated walkways and stairways when provided. When using a stairway or
escalator, hold the handrail. Do not text, read email or talk on wireless phones while traveling
on walkways or stairs. Stairways and elevated walkways more than 30 inches (0.8 m) high,
MUST have handrails in place. Stairways, elevated walkways, and handrails MUST be
inspected regularly. Repair or replace defective or worn components. Until repaired, clearly
mark or barricade defective areas. Additional expectations for walkways and stairs include:
▪ Adequately illuminate walkways and stairs.
▪ Keep walkways and stairs free of obstructions or debris.
▪ Construct or cover walkways or stairs with anti-slip materials, as practical.
▪ Use colored markings to warn of edges or elevation changes, where possible.
▪ Provide drainage where wet processes are used or where the area is exposed to weather.
▪ Maintain a minimum width of 4 feet (1.2 m) in walkways and aisles.
▪ Secure hoses and electrical cords to the floor or ground when laying them across
walkways. Take precautions to prevent them from becoming tripping hazards.
▪ Position a mirror to allow viewing traffic around “blind corners”,
Elevators and Personnel Lifts
The following safety expectations apply to elevators and fixed personnel lifts:
▪ Elevators MUST be regularly inspected and maintained by competent personnel. Repair
or replace defective or worn components. Until repaired, DO NOT USE a defective elevator.
▪ The posted capacity of an elevator or lift MUST NOT be exceeded.
12 Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls
General Hazards
Slips, trips, and falls are major causes of incidents resulting in injuries. The following
hazards are common contributors to slips, trips, and falls:
▪ Oily or slick floors and decks
▪ Waxed or polished floors
▪ Icy or wet surfaces
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▪ Worn or slick stair treads with round edges

▪ Rugs and carpets that are wrinkled, torn, or frayed
▪ Small items on the floor such as paper, pencils, paper clips, or push pins
▪ Other items such as extension cords, loose tools, or equipment
▪ Footwear that does not provide good traction
▪ Running in the workplace.
Spilled Liquids
Remove spilled liquids from the floor as soon as possible. If immediate removal is not
possible, barricade or mark the spill to protect others.
Note: It may be necessary to consult a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the spilled
liquid prior to attempting cleanup
Slippery Walking Conditions :

Slippery conditions represent a significant personnel safety hazard. Take the following
precautions when walking on potentially slippery surfaces :
▪ Wear shoes that improve traction and stability. Consider specialized footwear (cleats,
clamp-ons) for particularly slippery conditions or terrain.
▪ Walk slowly and evenly. Avoid sudden movements or changes in direction.
▪ Use handrails where available.
▪ Keep hands free and out of pockets whenever possible.
▪ Closely observe walking surfaces for areas of low traction (slippery spots) or uneven or
protruding edges.
Stable Footing
while Working When operating tools or performing other work activities, verify the work
area provides sufficient room and stable footing to allow the task to be performed without
slipping.
Walking
Workers are expected to apply sound judgment to work-related activities, including
walking. The following safety precautions apply while walking:
▪ Walk (do not run) to your destination. Running is acceptable only to avoid or mitigate
a life-threatening emergency situation.
▪ Do not engage in distracting activities, such as reading, writing, texting or talking on a
cellular phone while walking.
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▪ Wear shoes that provide adequate support and stability. Shoes with narrow or high heels
are discouraged.
▪ Always keep the designated pathways free of any obstructions
13 Health Hazards
Noise hazards overview
High-noise areas and operations are common in many work activities. Major noise
sources are rotating equipment (i.e., compressors, generators, helicopters, pumps, and cooling
fans), and flowing fluids (i.e., restricted orifice flow, gas blow-down and venting). Noise
hazards can include:
▪ Exposure to high noise levels without proper hearing protection may lead to hearing loss
or tinnitus (i.e., a chronic ringing sensation, or both).
▪ The higher the noise level or the longer the duration of exposure, the greater the potential
for hearing loss.
▪ Hearing loss occurs imperceptibly at first and can go unnoticed until hearing loss is
advanced.
▪ Long-term hearing loss is irreversible.
▪ Hearing loss can result from a single short exposure to very high noise (acoustic trauma).
Noise levels in excess of 120 decibels (dBA) can cause permanent hearing loss after a brief
exposure without suitable hearing protection.
General Requirements
Area noise surveys and an exposure assessment MUST be conducted for operating sites
where noise levels can exceed 85 dBA. Repeat the monitoring and survey whenever there is a
significant change in the operation that could affect noise levels.
NOTE: Where countries have regulations that place more restrictive requirements for
enrolling employees in a hearing conservation program, those should be followed. Where
conflict exists between the national regulations and the criteria provided here, the more
stringent criteria shall be followed. For example, in the United States, employees exposed to
levels exceeding the Action Level for at least one shift per year MUST be enrolled in a hearing
conservation program
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Protective Measures – 85-94 dBA

High-noise level areas (85 dBA and above) MUST be posted with a sign that reads
"HEARING PROTECTION REQUIRED." Where applicable, the sign should be displayed
in the local language(s) and English.
Note: As a rule of thumb, when workers have to raise their voices to talk to people at a
distance of 3 ft (1m), the noise level may be above 85 dBA. Hearing protection MUST be able
to be worn comfortably and have a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of at least 30.
Hearing protection MUST be worn in the following circumstances:

▪ In designated hearing protection areas.
▪ During tasks that generate noise of 85 dBA and above. (Examples include: pneumatic
tools, grinding, gouging, abrasive blasting, oxy-cutting, and hydro- blasting.)
▪ While performing facility construction, set-up, or start-up activities that may result in
noise in excess of 85 dBA.
Protective Measures – 95-104 dBA
Tasks or operations that result in noise levels at or above 95 decibels (dBA) require
double hearing protection (ear muffs and ear plugs). In addition, appropriate signage MUST be
posted that states “DOUBLE HEARING PROTECTION REQUIRED”. Where applicable,
the sign should be displayed in the local language(s) and English
Protective Measures – 105 dBA and Above

Noise areas at or above 105 dBA may trigger precautions beyond double hearing
protection. Engineering controls (muffling devices or noise containment enclosures) may be
needed. Administrative controls, such as limiting exposures to short periods, may also be
employed. Contact the MOH Industrial Hygiene contact for additional guidance in mitigating
high noise exposures that exceed 105dBA.
14 Heat Stress
Heat stress occurs when the heat load on the body exceeds the body's capacity to cool
itself and can cause serious illness. Steps MUST be taken to reduce the likelihood of heat related
illnesses.
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Risk Factors
The following environmental and personal factors can affect the amount of heat stress
suffered by an individual:
▪ Temperature
▪ Clothing and PPE
▪ Humidity
▪ Age/Weight
▪ Air velocity
▪ Fitness and Medical condition
▪ Radiant heat (e.g., the sun, a furnace, equipment)
▪ Acclimatization or adjustment to heat load
14.1.1 Protective Measures
Where heat stress is a potential hazard, site management is responsible for ensuring all
workers have been trained regarding the health hazards, symptoms of onset, and methods of
protection from heat stress-related disorders. A pre-job risk analysis (Last Minute Risk
Assessment [LMRA] or Job Safety Analysis [JSA]) should consider the potential for heat stress.
Where heat stress has been identified as a potential hazard, it MUST be communicated to the
workers prior to starting the job. New employees or workers returning from an extended
absence may require a period of adjustment to hot work environments. First aid plans and
medical protocols MUST include treatment of workers overcome with heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. In areas where heat stress is possible, a heat stress management program MUST be
developed. It should include:
▪ Identification of ambient trigger levels for specified control measures.
▪ Identification of administrative control measures, such as periodic breaks, accessible
drinking water, or scheduling tasks for a cooler time of day.
▪ The identification of engineering controls, such as shades, heat reflective barriers,
temporary insulation, spot cooling (fan or air conditioner), or personal cooling device (cooling
vests or vortex tubes).
Note: Consult with the company medical occupational health physician to assist in
developing a heat stress management program.
▪ Temperature
▪ Clothing and PPE
▪ Humidity
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▪ Age/Weight
▪ Air velocity
▪ Fitness and Medical condition
▪ Radiant heat (e.g., the sun, a furnace, equipment)
▪ Acclimatization or adjustment to heat load
15 Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS are recognized hazards that
can occur from personal choices made by workers in certain work settings. HIV/AIDS and
certain blood borne pathogens (Hepatitis B) can also be contracted through indiscriminate
exposure to bodily fluids. (see section 4.4.6 – Blood Borne Pathogens) Worldwide, HIV/AIDS
have been shown to contribute to a reduction in earnings and productivity in the workplace.
Also, this disease can increase discrimination and stigmatization of those affected. The spread
of sexually transmitted infections is 100% preventable through personal choices and
accountability
AFISA supports HIV/AIDS awareness events and provides workplace awareness
materials in eligible locations to promote safe practices, prevention, confidentiality and support
for those infected/affected.
15.1.1 Protective Measures
AFISA supports HIV/AIDS awareness events and provides workplace awareness
materials in eligible locations to promote safe practices, prevention, confidentiality and support
for those infected/affected. Site leads can use the awareness and prevention materials to
provide: • Employee education and awareness – (precautions to avoid HIV/AIDS and STIs) •
Guidance on seeking diagnosis and treatment for symptomatic
Sanitation - Drinking Water
Failure to adequately control risks regarding drinking water safety can lead to
gastrointestinal illnesses ranging from temporary discomfort to widespread and severe illnesses
resulting in a significant business disruption. These risks intensify for operations in remote
areas. For the purpose of this guideline, drinking water and potable water are the same and
include water used for drinking, bathing, food preparation, dishwashing, and emergency
eyewashes at work areas, offices, and company-provided housing.
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Sanitation – Food
Structure food-catering arrangements to ensure the following are addressed in accordance
with the Generic Public Health Control Program:
▪ Develop and implement a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system for
catering operations
▪ A food safety management plan MUST be in place in camps and other places where
food is processed or prepared
▪ Implement a Medical Surveillance Program for food service workers and procedures for
workers returning to work after illnesses. At a minimum, this program MUST meet AFISA
medical protocol guidelines for food handlers.
▪ Ensure that caterer's in-house expert conducts periodic food sanitation inspections.
▪ Provide education programs for food handlers that address food-borne disease
transmission and prevention. Provide food handlers with specialized Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), such as gloves, aprons, and hairnets.
▪ Conduct periodic evaluations of food vendors and caterers that supply food at Company
locations.
▪ Ensure that food service facilities meet Company specifications.
▪ Ensure that catering facilities have back-up sources of electricity and potable water.
▪ Conduct quarterly inspections of food service operations, track and monitor
improvements.
16 Hazardous Materials
In-country management MUST document and maintain an inventory of the hazardous
materials at each location. This information, as well as applicable mitigation measures, MUST
be communicated to the affected workers
Recognizing and Avoiding Hazards
Purchased and processed chemicals, and other materials potentially encountered in site
operations may present health or physical hazards under some circumstances. The following
information is provided to aid in understanding the hazards associated with these materials.
Chemicals and products identified as hazardous may still be used at Company locations;
however, workers MUST be trained to take the necessary precautions when working near these
materials. Precautions include:
▪ Understanding the potential hazards associated with the material.
▪ Limiting exposure to the material.
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▪ Maintaining adequate ventilation where potentially hazardous materials are handled.

▪ Using personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.
Reference: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each
material.
Chemical Containers and Drums
▪ Chemical containers and drums MUST be properly labeled and handled according to
the recommended guidelines.
▪ Containers of materials classified as hazardous MUST not be pressurized, cut, heated,
welded, or exposed to flame unless they have been thoroughly cleaned by a method approved
by the supplier.
▪ Chemicals MUST not be flushed into surface water.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
▪ The Site safety Supervisor MUST maintain an inventory of purchased chemicals used
at the location. This inventory MUST be updated at least annually.
▪ The current MSDS/SDS is the primary source of hazard information for purchased
chemicals. Copies of the MSDSs/SDSs MUST be accessible to workers in electronic or
hardcopy form.
▪ The MSDS/SDS provides information for safe handling, emergency first aid
instructions, and the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for handling the material.
▪ An MSDS/ SDS MUST be obtained and reviewed prior to the use of any purchased
chemical at a Company site. The MSDS/SDS MUST be part of the local procurement process.
▪ An appropriate MSDS/SDS MUST also be received prior to contractors bringing
hazardous materials or chemicals onto a Company work site.
Container Labeling
Manufacturer or distributor warning labels MUST be attached to hazardous materials
containers and MUST be maintained until the container is safely disposed in accordance with
hazardous waste disposal requirements. Other containers used for this chemical MUST also be
labeled with the same or comparable information until properly disposed.
Note: Most retail consumer products are appropriately labeled and do not require an
MSDS/SDS.
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17 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Usage
Where workplace hazards cannot be eliminated or sufficiently mitigated through the use
of engineering controls and administrative controls, workers rely on Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) for their safety. Workers MUST be trained in the use of required PPE so that
they have:
▪ An awareness of situations requiring PPE.
▪ The ability to select and wear the appropriate PPE based on the potential hazards and
risks involved.
▪ Knowledge of the required PPE – when it is to be worn, and how to use it according to
the manufacturer instructions.
▪ An understanding of the limitations of PPE.
Minimum required PPE on site
Minimum required PPE are the follow :
▪ Safety helmet
▪ Safety shoes
▪ Reflexive clothes
Depending of the activities going on, workers may need specific PPE that will be defined
by the risk assessment.
PPE MUST be inspected, used, stored, and maintained properly. When the PPE no longer
provides the intended level of protection, it MUST be repaired or immediately replaced.
Note: Defective PPE MUST be identified as unacceptable (DO NOT USE) and rendered
unusable before discarding.
18 Fire safety
Housekeeping
▪ Good housekeeping and proper equipment maintenance are critical for minimizing or
eliminating fire hazards. Stair wells and egress paths MUST remain unobstructed.
▪ Keep areas immediately adjacent to operating units and storage areas free of
combustible debris and dry weeds.
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▪ Housekeeping at construction sites, buildings, warehouses and offices are important to

avoid fire hazards
Ignition Sources
Ignition sources, such as electrical tools, motor vehicles, open flame, and spark producing
activities, in the vicinity of hydrocarbon MUST be controlled. Refer to the site / organization’s
Work Management for permitting requirements and safe distances from hydrocarbon sources.
Vehicles / construction equipment MUST NOT be left running and unattended in operating
units or areas with potential hydrocarbon sources.
Note: An approved combustible-gas meter should be used to establish if the area is gas
free.
Fire Fighting Equipment
The following standard MUST be followed in accordance with regulatory requirements :
▪ Fire fighting equipment MUST be kept in its designated storage place when not in use.
▪ Designated storage areas MUST be clearly identified with appropriate markings.
▪ Equipment and facilities MUST be compatible with appropriate off-site resources to
allow use of non-EM equipment.
Note: This equipment should be located near likely fire hazards and MUST be readily
accessible to operating personnel. If appropriate, each local organization should develop
mutual aid response plans with area industrial sites and local governing organizations.
Periodic joint drills with these agencies facilitate controls of actual incidents.
! WARNING: Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers can create an electrostatic charge
when operated. Do not discharge this type of device into any space containing a flammable
atmosphere unless extinguishing an existing fire.
Fire Extinguisher Requirements
During the project execution phase, fire extinguishers will be the main equipment used
for firefighting on site. The fire extinguishers will be installed as appropriate in the areas with
potential for fire.
During hot work activities, a fire extinguisher must be positioned at the nearest vicinity
of the task to allow quick intervention at the incipient stage of the fire. A fire watch will be
available to ensure safety of operations.
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Vehicle Extinguishers
Assigned company vehicles MUST be equipped with an approved fire extinguisher. The
size of the extinguisher should be determined by the anticipated need, but the minimum size is
5 lbs. (2.3 kg).
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
Fire extinguishers MUST be properly maintained:
▪ Fire extinguisher hose nozzles MUST be kept free of obstructions at all times.
▪ In areas where insects nest, the nozzle MUST be protected against plugging.
▪ Welding on the outer shell of a fire extinguisher is prohibited.
Fire extinguisher instruction labels MUST be preserved. Persons performing maintenance
and inspection of fire fighting equipment MUST be qualified.
Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers MUST be inspected as required by local code
or regulation. Unless otherwise designated in local regulations or standards, extinguishers
should be inspected monthly to ensure that they:
▪ Are housed in their designated places.
▪ Have not been subject to tampering.
▪ Have a durable tag securely attached to show the maintenance or recharge date.
▪ Have no obvious physical damage corrosion or other impairments. Generally a more
thorough inspection should be performed:
▪ Every six months, for extinguishers in open buildings or outside.
▪ Annually, for extinguishers inside air-conditioned buildings.
19 Storage Precautions
The following flammables and combustibles MUST NOT be allowed near stoves,
furnaces, gas fires, or electrical equipment rooms:  Containers of oil, kerosene, and solvents
 Oily rags  Waste  Paper and cardboard products  Debris  Other combustible items
Storing in Buildings
Buildings where flammable or combustible liquids are handled and stored MUST be
adequately ventilated.
Note: Buildings that store large quantities of flammable liquids may need design and
engineering evaluation
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Storing Large Quantities

When storing quantities of flammable or combustible liquids greater than 10 gallons (38
liters), the preferred storage types, in order of preference, are:
▪ Outside storage
▪ Approved storage rooms
▪ Approved cabinets
▪ Warehouses.
Glass Containers
Gasoline, kerosene, or other flammable or combustible liquids MUST NOT be stored in
glass containers unless approved for transportation or storage.
Oily Waste
Oily waste MUST be disposed of properly to prevent the possibility of spontaneous
combustion. Approved metal containers MUST be provided for the disposal of oily rags and
other oil-soaked materials.
Smoking and Smoking Materials
Smoking in operating areas is prohibited except where specifically designated by
management
Cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoking MUST be confined to specifically designated areas.
Smoking is not allowed inside AFISA buildings except in designated smoking areas.
Areas subject to contamination by flammable liquids or gas MUST be designated a "No
Smoking" area and have a "No Smoking" sign displayed in the area.
Smoking MUST be prohibited in the following areas, even when a "No Smoking" sign
is not visible: − Records storage or filing areas − Computer rooms − Near tank batteries − Any
area suspected of containing flammable vapors.
20 Electrical Safety
Work on electrical systems is authorized by the local site / organization Work
Management System and approved by the local supervisor, area authority or Person-In-Charge
(PIC). SIMOPS MUST be considered for permit to work authorization.
Electrical Equipment
Electrical equipment should be operated and maintained according to manufacturer’s
instructions. Before touching any electrical equipment, workers MUST:
▪ Visually inspect the grounding
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▪ Visually inspect the equipment for damage

▪ Check for burnt odors
▪ Listen for unusual noise If there is any indication of damage or there are any integrity
concerns, a qualified person MUST test the enclosure with a voltage detector before touching
the equipment.
General Equipment Requirements
For general personnel protection, install and maintain electrical equipment per the
following:
▪ Where space and work activities permit, install electrical equipment in less traveled
areas, erect enclosures around equipment with exposed conductors or, where practical, install
in special rooms where only qualified and authorized personnel have access.
▪ If there is a possibility of electrical equipment being struck by moving
equipment/vehicles, install floor curbing or heavy steel barriers for protection.
▪ When using an interlock as a safety device, ensure that it is of a fail-safe design.
▪ Barriers made of non-conductive material may be used to prevent personnel contact with
electrical equipment.
▪ Guarding may be used to prevent body part (such as fingers) contact with energized
parts of electrical equipment (similar to machine guarding).
▪ Service equipment and electrical conductors MUST be suitable for the maximum power
required by the current-using equipment.
▪ Equipment and circuits MUST be protected against over current by over current-
protective devices.
▪ Electrical raceways and connections should consider conductor size, insulation,
mechanical strength, and mechanical protection required.
▪ Passageways, aisles, doors and exits associated with electrical installations MUST not
be blocked or encumbered
▪ Equipment in normal use that requires operation or attention by a person MUST be
installed so that an adequate and safe means of access and working space is provided.
▪ The area around electric panels should be designed so that workers are not required to
stand in water while operating / maintaining electrical equipment / switches.
Equipment Labeling Requirements
▪ Electrical equipment, motors, disconnects, etc. MUST be labeled for ease of
identification to prevent incidents. Visible Warning signs and labels of adequate size and
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appropriate language MUST be located near exposed energized parts and especially in
hazardous locations, such as high voltage areas.
▪ Warning signs and labels MUST be large enough to be read easily, use the local
language for words and should be visible from all approaches to the danger zone. Warning signs
& labels MUST be suitable for the environment.
▪ Disconnecting means for equipment MUST be labeled to indicate their purpose and the
equipment served (unless the disconnecting means are located and arranged so that their
purpose is clearly evident).
▪ Equipment that starts automatically MUST have a sign warning of the danger involved,
such as "Danger: Automatic Start Equipment."
▪ Arc-flashing warning labels MUST be used. When possible, the label should state the
incident energy, flash hazard boundary, and Limited approach, Restricted approach, and
Prohibited boundaries.
Working On or Near Electrical Equipment
When working on any electrical equipment follow the requirements :
▪ De-energize electrical circuits before repairs are made.
▪ Follow lockout and tag-out (energy isolation) procedures, if necessary, to ensure
equipment remains de-energized.
▪ Isolate equipment controlled by the automation systems from the control system.
▪ Do not stand directly in front of an electric panel when operating the disconnecting
means or operator switch (Hand-Off-Auto, Stop/Start).
▪ Remove jewelry that might come in contact with circuits.
▪ Keep hands, shoes, and clothing dry, as possible, before handling any energized
electrical equipment.
▪ Use appropriate electrical PPE.
▪ Maintain a safe distance from exposed energized parts.
▪ Use equipment or tools that are electrically insulated where personnel contact is
possible.
▪ Maintain electric tools and power cords in good condition.
▪ Only authorized, trained, and qualified personnel may perform work on electrical
equipment and systems.
▪ Higher-risk electrical work may require additional job planning and permitting, Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, test instruments, and procedures.
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▪ Avoid contact with electrical power lines, including downed power lines. Even low-
voltage lines present a potential for shock or electrocution.
Personal Protective Equipment
Qualified workers performing tasks that present a potential hazard from shock,
electrocution, or electrical flash burn MUST wear the appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE) that protects their head, face, neck, eyes, ears, body, and extremities
▪ Qualified workers MUST wear flash burn PPE suitable for the incident energy whenever
there is a potential exposure to arc flash burns. In addition, consider the following factors:
▪ The distance to the exposed energized parts
▪ System voltage
▪ The fault current available at the point of contact
▪ The clearing time of the fault current due to an over-current protection device For
additional information.
After the potential for electrocution and arc flash-burn exposure is determined, workers
MUST select the appropriate PPE to protect the affected body part(s). In addition, workers
MUST wear flash burn / fire retardant clothing as required by incident energy determination.
Electrical PPE MUST be stored, cleaned, and maintained properly. Qualified workers
MUST inspect each item of personal and other protective equipment prior to use
21 Work Management
The WMS MUST ensure work activities are undertaken in a structured and controlled
manner to:
▪ Reduce the risk of incidents
▪ Provide a framework for identifying hazards
▪ Actively manage the risks associated with the work
▪ Communicate authorization for the work scope
▪ Provide adequate interfaces between work groups
▪ Work activities with potential higher risk MUST be managed with appropriate controls
and critical procedures.
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Roles and Responsibilities

The WMS MUST clearly define the roles and responsibilities (R&R) for personnel
utilizing the system. The permits MUST be structured for accountability and tracking of the
various roles / activities. General roles which MUST be defined are:
▪ Authorizing agents (Sr. Manager, PIC) or responsible persons aware of the unit’s safety
condition and the scope of work
▪ Area Authorities who have knowledge of the work conditions within the designated
area. This may be a Supervisor or Operator.
▪ Permit Holder (PH) or Requester who is generally a Discipline Supervisor, Foreman,
Front Line work crew Supervisor, or if appropriate a single individual performing work under
a permit. The PH is the interface between the crew and Area Authorities or work scope
Approver.
▪ Additional roles may be appropriate as follows: - Equipment Operators - Energy
Isolation Authorities - Interface or SIMOPS Coordinators - Gas Testers - Confined Space entry
attendants - Fire Watch In addition:
▪ Some roles may be combined if documented and approved by site / organization
management.
▪ Individuals assigned to a particular role MUST be trained, approved and demonstrate
competency for that role.
Work Activities
Risk assessment is the process of identifying potential hazards, undesirable consequences
and mitigation steps for each type of activity. Utilizing the information from a risk analysis,
each Company MUST define the permit to be utilized for various work activities including
which permits are critical for the site / organization. Different types of work permits may be
utilized (Company, Contractor, General, Hot, Critical, etc.) but MUST be appropriate to plan
and control the hazard. Examples of type of activities requiring permits include the following:
Hor work General work

Confined space entry Radiography
Lifting and rigging Working at height
Excavation / Tranching High risk electrical work
Work which generate soark Drilling
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Those activities which may be considered lower risk and not require a permit MUST be
managed by an existing Procedure, Safe Work Practice or risk analysis (JSA) and documented
/ approved by the local site / organization. Work not requiring a permit MUST be carefully
reviewed for interfaces with other site / organization work (SIMOPS)
Permit Validity
Permits MUST be appropriately reviewed, authorized, signed, recorded and conditions
verified before they are valid. The duration MUST be defined by each site / organization and
generally are valid for one shift with extensions available for the same day or multiple days if
appropriately approved. The following considerations MUST be given for extensions:
▪ Proper communication, safety checks and care, custody and control MUST be provided
if personnel change. Operating conditions MUST be adequate for extension
▪ Person-in-charge and Authorities agree / sign
▪ Work scope and risk do not change Each site / organization MUST determine when
permits terminate, suspend, are withdrawn or become invalid.
The following should be considered:
▪ Has the work been completed, work site made safe and equipment reinstated?
▪ Has the stated duration expired without extension ?
▪ Have the work scope or conditions changed and not been re-approved or mitigated?
▪ Have unsafe behaviors been observed?
▪ Have any Emergency conditions which impact the permit developed?
▪ Has Conflicting work developed (SIMOPS) since the permit was issued?
Re-instatement of permits is generally the responsibility of the approving authority but

MUST be defined for each site / organization. Permits require appropriate planning, review and
authorization before becoming valid, however the site / organization MUST define the process
for break-in, unexpected or emergency permitting to allow critical work to proceed. Permit
validity may also require an office / Control Room copy for tracking purposes and a field copy
posted at the work face for crew communication. Multiple copies, posting and tracking logs
will be determined by the local site.
Safety Tools
Permits MUST be structured to address risk management by re-enforcing the use of safety
tools such as the following:
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▪ Task Hazard Analysis (THA)

▪ Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Personal Risk Assessments (LMRA’s or 5x5’s)
▪ Atmospheric Test Record
▪ Work Team Declaration or permit communication method
▪ Work Packages (P&ID’s, 1-Line Diagram, Scope Narrative)
▪ Confined Space Entry log
▪ Extension or shift hand-over tracking
▪ A mechanism to require pre-task inspections and verification of zero energy.
Energy Isolation
The Permit To Work process MUST ensure "zero energy" such that work on facilities and
equipment do not cause any unexpected or uncontrolled release of energy that can cause injury
or damage to personnel, facilities or the environment.
The PTWS MUST address the process of energy isolation to:

▪ Ensure correct isolation of all energy sources and removal of all hazardous substances
or conditions when work is to be performed on equipment and facilities.
▪ Control the de-isolation process to ensure that equipment and facilities are not re-
energized while work is ongoing.
▪ Control the reinstatement of equipment and facilities to ensure that all protective
equipment / devices are functional and the integrity of the system (flanges, vents, drains, sample
points, breakers and instrumentation) are restored.
Special attention MUST be given to the process of temporary defeats and restoration of
critical safety devices / protective systems such as:
▪ Fire system
▪ Personnel escape, rescue or related alarm systems
▪ Emergency shutdown or alarm systems / instrumentation
The site/organization/Company-endorsed Lock Out-Tag Out (LOTO) process for energy

isolation MUST be used unless site / organization management approves otherwise. The LOTO
process includes the use of lockout devices accompanied by tags identifying the important job
and contact information. The Work Management System MUST define:
▪ Which permit or certificate is required
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▪ Alternate lock out methods such as a Tag-Out system

▪ Special protective actions if a physical lock cannot be utilized
▪ Procedures for individual or group locks
▪ Communication between groups to avoid inadvertent activation
▪ Minimum training and competency verification
▪ LOTO removal authorization and procedure for re-instatement
22 Motorized Equipment
This section describes the safety requirements for off-road construction motorized
equipment such as the following:
Excavators / Backhoes Forklifts

Front end loaders Utility and Off-Road Vehicles
Mowers and Tractors Track mounted equipment
Work Platforms Heavy haul truck
Heavy driller Mobile Cranes
Construction equipment
The local site / organization MUST develop a Safe Work Procedure (SWP) which address
at least the following operator requirements:
▪ Be trained and demonstrate competency on the specific equipment
▪ Understand the requirements for pre-use checks
▪ Understand the limitations of the equipment (loads, speeds, capacity)
▪ Mount / enter the equipment using provided steps / handrails / handles
▪ Be properly seated with seats belts on (if so equipped) and all safety mechanisms
enabled (interlocks, retaining bars, seat switches). Mirrors, windows, and doors should be
adjusted before starting the equipment.
Note: Seat belts should not be worn if the equipment does not have a ROPS
▪ Operate at speeds safe for the conditions and maintain stability

▪ Operate defensively to avoid collision with vehicles, personnel and assets
▪ Understand the limitations caused by the equipment “blind spots” and utilize a qualified
spotter when assistance is needed.
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▪ Park on level ground, if possible, with park brake applied and implements (bucket,
blade, forks, mower) in energy neutral position
▪ Securely chock the wheels after exiting the equipment or park with wheels in a “parking
ditch”
▪ Follow the local site / organization towing procedures.
Motorized equipment operators MUST NOT:

▪ Allow other personnel to ride on the equipment unless it is designated for more than one
occupant
▪ Get off the equipment while it is in motion
▪ Get off the equipment unless it is turned off, gearshift in either reverse or first gear (or
in park), park brake applied and implements placed in energy neutral position.
Note: Local site / organization may allow the equipment to remain on (engine running)
in some cases.
▪ Use equipment if it is not in proper working order

▪ Allow workers under an elevated load.
23 Lifting Equipment, Cranes, and Rigging

Crane operations are an essential and potentially hazardous part of our business. There
MUST be consistency in the approach taken within AFISA Upstream to ensure that these
operations are conducted safely and that competent persons are undertaking these activities.
Due to the potential for personal injury, property damage, and liability involved in the
operation, installation and maintenance of lifting equipment the precautions outlined in this
document MUST be followed. However, these precautions are not considered to be all-
inclusive, and additional sources should be consulted, if needed.
Roles and Responsibilities
Each contractor Company MUST develop lifting procedures which have roles and
responsibilities defined for each participant in the lifting team. Roles to be included are:
▪ CRANE and RIGGING SUPERVISORS - Are directly responsible for the field
activities of Crane Operators, Riggers, and Cargo Handlers and have direct responsibility for
managing the safety aspects of their lifting activities.
▪ Maintenance Lead – Ensure the maintenance program delivers reliable equipment
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▪ Project Manager – Decision maker for the construction site or plant

▪ Lifting Operator – Crane or appliance operator of the equipment
▪ Signaler / Banksman– Provides instructions to the Operator for load control
▪ Slinger / Rigger -- Select and use proper lifting gear for attachment to the load.
General Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions apply when personnel are involved in lifting and rigging
operations:
▪ Lifting components MUST be operated within manufacturer specifications.
▪ The boom and basket load limits specified by the manufacturer MUST NOT be
exceeded.
▪ Workers MUST NOT use or operate any lifting equipment unless they are instructed,
trained, and qualified by a competent person in the use and operation of such equipment.
Documentation of operator qualifications MUST be provided.
▪ When lifting equipment is operated near electrical lines, the safety distance clearance
must be fully respected.
▪ Rigger MUST observe the lifted load until it is set in place and disconnected from the
lifting device.
▪ Workers MUST NOT get under a suspended load.
▪ Workers MUST stand clear of any rope, line, or cable that is under strain.
▪ Workers MUST NOT place any part of their bodies between unsecured objects (pinch
points).
▪ Workers MUST NOT place their hands or fingers in the path of a load.
Note: Weather conditions and offshore vessel movement may cause suspended loads to
swing or potentially become disconnected. Strictly follow the safe working practices for lifting
operations.
▪ Tag lines MUST be used to guide suspended loads unless local procedures require
otherwise or a greater hazard is created.
Note: Do not use tag lines if their use places workers under the load or in an unsafe area.
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▪ Workers MUST NOT handle rope or cables when wearing rings or hand jewelry of any
kind.
▪ Only one load may be hoisted at a time. Two or more separately rigged loads (skip pan
and steel beam) MUST NOT be hoisted in one lift, even if the combined loads are within the
rated capacity.
▪ The use of lifting equipment is a potentially hazardous activity. Avoid operating lifting
equipment alone.
Each person in the lifting operation is responsible for working safely. Workers MUST:
▪ Be in the clear at all times.
▪ Take part in the pre-lift or pre-task planning meetings.
▪ Have adequate knowledge of the job requirement
▪ Not be under the load or ride the load / cargo baskets at any time
▪ Have a written emergency response plan while the load is being lifted.
Inspection
All lifting equipment MUST undergo a detailed and thorough examination by a
competent / qualified person at defined intervals specified by the manufacturer or applicable
regulatory and national standards. In the absence of more stringent guides, refer to the relevant
European machines directives from March 2004 that is applicable in Cameroon.
Using Slings
▪ Slings (all types) require special attention because they are subject to wear, abrasion,
impact loading, crushing, kinking, and overloading.
▪ Safety factors for sling working loads MUST comply with “Cranes and Lifting Gear
Technical Reference Manual” linked above.
▪ Sling Chains are generally not allowed. Seek local site approval before use of chains.
▪ Synthetic / fiber slings require more frequent inspection and extra precaution must be
taken to ensure they are in safe working condition.
Mobile Crane Operations
The swing radius of the rotating superstructure counterweight of a crane MUST be
barricaded to prevent workers from being struck or crushed by the counterweight. Traveling
with a load (pick-and-carry) is not recommended as a means of transporting loads from one
location to another and is a last-resort technique for moving loads.
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24 Maintenance and Construction Activities

Planning
The site organization is responsible for ensuring that adequate preparation activities are
completed prior to start of work. These activities generally consist of:
▪ Clearing, cleaning, de-pressurizing and isolating from hydrocarbons or toxic material
▪ Work permits properly executed
▪ Hazards identified and mitigated
▪ Effective and complete communication
▪ Proper authorization
Job Preparation :
Prior to start of maintenance or construction activities, the following items MUST be
addressed:
▪ Conduct site inspections and verify proper equipment energy isolation or lockout.
▪ Ensure appropriate safety orientations are conducted for contract personnel.
▪ Identify required safe work management procedures and work permit system
requirements.
▪ Prepare or review the required Job Safety Analysis (JSA), as necessary to identify risks
and mitigations.
▪ Assign workers possessing the necessary knowledge, skills, or certifications (crane
operators, welders) to execute the work.
▪ Communicate all requirements to the execution team including inspection and testing
requirements or hold points, and any other Maintenance Quality Plan requirements.
▪ Establish coordination points or interfaces with all functions including Inspection,
Engineering, and Operations.
▪ If lifting operations are required, ensure an appropriate lift plan has been prepared which
addresses SIMOPS conditions.
▪ Refer to Site / Organization Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans
All maintenance and construction activities MUST be planned, controlled and managed
by the appropriate Work Management / Permitting System as required. Maintenance and
construction activities have inherent risk which MUST be properly mitigated. Many hazards
associated with maintenance are also common with construction. The following sections
identify precautionary actions for various activities :
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24.2.1 Hot Work

Hot work includes welding and cutting addressed in this section but may also include (but
not limited to):
Brazing Open fires and smoking materials
Cadwelding Explosives
Flame cutting Heat gun (electrical)>400°F
Gouging Propane heater
Grinding Driling
Other hot work and spark potential activities and equipment may include: Abrasive
blasting
24.2.2 Precautions and Hazard Recognition
Personnel performing hot work, such as welding, burning, cutting, hot tapping, and
similar open spark activities, MUST be properly trained and authorized. The following hazards
and precautions associated with welding activities MUST be addressed :
▪ Burn or struck-by
▪ Hot metal (including sparks and slag) MUST be safeguarded to avoid inadvertent
contact by workers.
▪ Viewing an electric welding arc can severely burn the eyes. Mitigate exposure with
appropriate screens or eye wear.
▪ Utilize purpose built supports for welding fabrication and not improvised platforms or
stands (barrels and drums).
▪ When cutting or welding a line that has been in service, workers should be kept away
from the open end of the line, in case materials or gases are discharged from the line.
▪ The welding area MUST be clear of flammable / combustible material and any
hydrocarbon containing equipment MUST be made safe.
▪ Each Upstream EM Company MUST determine safe working distances from
hydrocarbon containing equipment where hot work will be allowed.
! WARNING: Plastic-case lighters or matches MUST NOT be on your person around

welding operations. In addition, smoking material MUST NOT be on your person in operating
units containing flammable material / hydrocarbons.
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24.2.3 Inhalation
▪ Welding fumes are hazardous if inhaled. Sufficient local exhaust ventilation MUST be
provided to ensure that the fumes are kept out of the welder's breathing zone when welding and
are not allowed to accumulate in the area. Otherwise, respiratory protection MUST be used.
Hot work requirements
The following additional rules apply to offshore operations:
▪ Rigorously apply the Production WMS and permitting requirements
▪ A method for immediately stopping hot work MUST be in place at all times if a
hazardous condition develops. Welding operations MUST be conducted in accordance with
local procedures, including simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) if applicable.
▪ The welding area MUST be thoroughly washed down after completing the welding
activities, except in areas where it is impractical or creates a greater hazard.
▪ A fire watch MUST be provided during welding operation in accordance with local site
/ organization and regulatory requirements.
▪ In addition, the local site / organization MUST determine how long the fire watch
MUST remain at the welding site after completion of hot work.
▪ Designated welding areas MUST be: − Displayed on a platform layout drawing and may
require approval by local regulatory agency. − Designated / identified in a highly visible and
durable manner (i.e., paint, signage, barrier, etc.).
▪ Welding outside a designated welding area MUST be authorized by the site supervisor
and may require approval by applicable regulatory agencies.
▪ For welding or burning operations in the well bay or production area, producing wells
MUST be shut in at the Xmas Tree or at an isolation valve sufficiently upstream to provide a
safe welding area. Any alternative work plan MUST be reviewed and approved by the
installation manager and applicable regulatory agencies.
▪ Personnel operating electric arc welding or cutting equipment in an area with wetted
flooring MUST be protected from possible electrical shock. Welding MUST be done using
direct current, except as specified for special alloys.
Engine-driven welding machines MUST meet the following requirements:
▪ Diesel driven and equipped with drip pans, spark-arresting muffler controls, and air box
shutdowns.
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▪ Controls and accessories are in good operating condition.

▪ Cables and electrode holders are properly insulated.
Compressed Gas and Oxygen Cylinders
24.4.1 General Precautions :
▪ Compressed flammable gases are potential sources of fuel for a fire or explosion if
released to the atmosphere near an ignition source.
▪ Do not use oxygen to inflate tires
▪ Damaged cylinders MUST NOT be used, therefore handle carefully.
▪ Cylinders MUST only be used for its intended use
▪ Refill by authorized vendors only and never mix products in cylinders.
24.4.2 Transporting and Moving Cylinders :
When transporting, hoisting or moving cylinders, workers MUST follow these guidelines:
▪ Cylinders MUST be secured in a purpose built cradle / rack, vertically positioned,
regulators removed and valves closed with cap in place
▪ For marine operations, cylinders should be transported in a metal frame container.
Oxygen and flammable gas cylinders should be transported separately.
Note: Oxygen cylinders may be mounted horizontally on a welding truck. Acetylene bottles
MUST be mounted vertically or no less than 45 degree angle such that the acetylene remains
in the acetone solution.
24.4.3 Placing and Storing Cylinders :

When placing and storing gas cylinders:
▪ Secure and chain cylinders in an upright position (valve end up and valve closed and
capped) using a chain, bracket, or pre-formed metal strapping.
▪ Locate cylinders where they cannot become part of an electrical circuit. This includes
contact with piping systems and layout tables that may be used for grounding electrical circuits.
▪ Oxygen cylinders MUST be stored separate from fuel gas cylinders and other
combustible materials (especially oil or grease) by one of the following: − Minimum distance
of 20 ft. (6 m.). − Noncombustible barrier at least 5 ft. (1.5 m.) high with a fire-resistant rating
of at least one-half hour.
▪ Signs MUST be posted indicating the contents of the cylinders.
▪ Racks used for storing cylinders MUST be secure with a sound bottom.
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▪ "NO SMOKING" signs MUST be posted around gas cylinder storage areas. To prevent
rusting, cylinders should be stored off the ground preferably on rubber mats.
! IMPORTANT: Empty cylinders MUST be marked and separated from full cylinders. Close
and cap the valves of empty cylinders.
▲ CAUTION: Do not expose cylinders to open flames, hot metal, strong direct sunlight,
or other sources of heat. (Cylinders are not designed for temperatures above 125°F (52°C.)
▲ CAUTION: Do not place cylinders in airtight confined areas. Allow for ventilation in
case product escapes.
24.4.4 Cylinder Regulators
Before connecting a regulator to the cylinder valve, the worker MUST stand to one side,
slowly open the valve, and close it immediately (removes foreign material).
▲ CAUTION: This action MUST be performed away from sources of ignition.
Concrete Work
24.5.1 General Requirements for Concrete
Work Workers MUST follow these guidelines when performing concrete work:
▪ Do not place construction loads on concrete structures or portions of concrete structures
unless a qualified person has inspected and approved the structure for the load.
▪ Non-essential workers MUST NOT be permitted to go behind the jack (hydraulic
tensioner) during tensioning operations. Signs and barricades MUST be erected to limit worker
access to the post-tensioning area during tensioning operations.
▪ Workers MUST NOT be permitted to ride concrete buckets or to work under concrete
buckets while the buckets are being elevated or lowered into position. Tag lines MUST be used
to guide suspended loads unless local procedures require otherwise or a greater hazard is
created.
▪ Manually-guided, power, and rotating concrete troweling machines MUST be equipped
with a control switch that automatically shuts off the power if the hands of the operator are
removed from the equipment handles (dead-man switch).
24.5.2 PPE for Concrete Work Concrete :

workers MUST each wear the following PPE: work boots, gloves, hardhat, and safety
glasses. Workers applying cement, sand, and water mixtures through a pneumatic hose / pump
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truck MUST wear a full-face shield in addition to safety glasses. Based on the JSA, hoses and
connections may require a tether, whip-check or tag line to limit unplanned hazardous
movement.
24.5.3 Pre-cast Concrete :
Before pre-cast concrete work begins, access to the area MUST be limited and barricades
placed. Only workers actively engaged in erecting the pre-cast concrete are permitted into the
area. Workers MUST NOT be permitted under or immediately adjacent to pre-cast concrete
members while they are being tilted or lifted.
24.5.4 Reinforcing Bars (Rebar) :
When performing operations involving reinforcing bars (rebar), follow these guidelines :
▪ Hazards related to re-bar MUST be mitigated such that workers are not at risk when
working at ANY height above rebar. Hazards include impalement, slip, trip and fall risk.
▪ Walkways over rebar MUST include planking to ensure safe footing.
Note: Eliminating this hazard may be accomplished by bending the bars over or by
covering the protruding ends with timber, caps or other suitable material.
▪ Workers MUST wear appropriate PPE which may include gloves and eye protection,
shin guards and knee pads when placing and tying rebar. Refer to the local Safe Work Procedure
(SWP) for a list of PPE inventory for concrete and re-bar activities.
▪ A two-part sling or spreader bar MUST be used when moving bundles of rebar over 20
ft. (6 m.) in length by crane such that control of the load is maintained.
▪ Wire mesh rolls MUST be secured at each end to prevent recoiling action.
▪ Reinforcing steel (rebar) for walls, piers, columns, and similar vertical structures MUST
be supported to prevent collapse.
Excavations and Trenches
24.6.1 General Requirements :
Prior to beginning an excavation or trench, advise site owner, utility companies and/or
landowners of the proposed work and mark underground and overhead installations /
obstructions.
Excavations greater than 4 ft. (1.2 m.) deep MUST undergo a safety inspection by a
competent person and depths greater than 20 ft. require a design by a Registered Professional
Engineer. Refer to the EMPCo Excavation manual linked above If there is evidence of possible
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slides or cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, a hazardous atmosphere, water

accumulation or other hazardous conditions, necessary safety precautions MUST be taken
before workers enter that section of the excavation. Open excavations MUST be well marked,
barricaded and attended by a guard especially for public accessible sites.
24.6.2 Worker Safety
Workers exposed to vehicular traffic near excavations or trenches MUST wear warning
vests marked with or made of reflective or highly visible material. Workers should not stand
between a pipeline ditch and strung pipe resting on skids, as movement of the pipe could result
in an injury.
24.6.3 Access to Excavations
Workers MUST NOT enter a trench with an unsupported vertical wall 5 ft. (1.5 m.) or
greater. In trenches 4 ft. (1.2 m.) or more in depth, ladders, steps, ramps, or other safe means of
access and egress MUST be provided and located at intervals of 25 ft. (7.5 m.) or less of lateral
travel. Ladders MUST be secured and extend 3 ft. (1 m.) above the surface of the ground.
24.6.4 Excavation and Confined Space
Every trench or excavation 4 ft. (1.2 m.) or deeper MUST follow Confined Space Entry
requirements.
24.6.5 Cave-in Protection System
Workers MUST be protected from cave-ins by a protective system. This system MUST
have the capacity to resist loads that are applied or transmitted to the excavation:
▪ Slopes and faces of excavations MUST be scaled, benched, rock-bolted, wire-meshed,
shored, secured, or shielded by other equally effective means.
▪ Portable trench boxes or sliding trench shields may also be used and MUST meet or
exceed the requirements of the application.
24.6.6 Sloping or Benching System :
Sloping is a common mitigation step and requirements are as follows: For excavations 5–
20 ft. (1.5–6 m.) deep where shoring or other protective systems are not used, slopes MUST be
constructed according to excavation best practices. Required sloping is based on the type of soil
in which the excavation is being dug.
Note: A competent person MUST classify the soil using approved methods.
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24.6.7 High Pressure Water Cleaning General Safety

Extreme caution and strict compliance with procedures MUST be used to prevent the jet
stream from striking the operator, other workers, or delicate equipment:
▪ Personnel MUST NOT place any portion of the body in front of the water jet.
▪ The area MUST be barricaded and access should be limited to the workers conducting
the HPWC operation.
▪ If the HPWC area is classified as a confined space, confined space permitting procedures
MUST be followed.
▪ If the worker needs to work in an elevated position on a ladder or scaffolding, full fall
protection MUST be used.
24.6.8 HPWC Lance :

The HPWC lance (also called gun, tube, or wand) should be long enough to prevent the
operator from spraying his/her own body. A minimum distance of 48 inches (1.2 meters)
between the control (trigger) and nozzle is recommended. Automatic shut-off (dead-man)
controls MUST be provided.
Painting and Coating
24.7.1 General Precautions :
If painting aloft or near ropes, avoid splashes of thinners, paints, and rust removers onto
ropes, safety harness, synthetic rigging slings and lines. Interior and enclosed spaces should be
well ventilated, during painting and while the paint is curing.
Note: Some vapors, even in low concentrations, may decompose into more harmful
substances when inhaled with tobacco smoke.
Painting and Coating Safety :

The following protections apply for workers engaged in spray painting and coating tasks
:
▪ The gun, tank, and coating equipment MUST be grounded and periodically
checked to ensure the grounding remains intact.
▪ Equipment & hose connections MUST be checked to ensure they are tight.
▪ Spray nozzles or guns MUST be handled with care and always directed away from
any portion of the body. − Spray nozzles or guns MUST be equipped with an automatic cut-off
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control. − The cut-off control MUST be checked before and during use to ensure proper
operation when the gun is released & MUST never be disabled.
▪ Follow proper hygiene when working with lead-based coatings.
Scaffolding
24.9.1 Safety Considerations :
The footings or anchorage for any scaffold MUST be sound, rigid, and capable of carrying
the maximum intended load without settling or displacement :
▪ Unstable objects, such as concrete blocks, MUST NOT be used to support
scaffolds or planks.
▪ Scaffolds and their components MUST be capable of supporting, without
failure, at least four times the maximum intended load.
▪ Wire, synthetic, or fiber rope used for scaffold suspension MUST be able to
support at least six times its rated load
▪ Any part of a scaffold (e.g., braces, screw legs, or ladders) that are damaged or
weakened for any reason MUST be immediately repaired or replaced.
▪ Wet, icy, or slippery conditions should be minimized on scaffolds. Mitigation
steps should be identified for addressing slippery conditions.
▪ Mitigate hazards related to working on scaffolds during inclement weather
conditions such as high winds and thunderstorms.
24.9.2 Rolling or Moving Scaffolds

Unless specifically designed to be rolled or moved along the ground while erected,
scaffolds should be dismantled and then reassembled at the new work location. For scaffolds
designed to be portable, before moving the scaffold:
▪ All tools and materials MUST be removed or properly secured.
▪ Vertical and lateral clearances should be verified.
▪ Ensure path is clear for all levels of the scaffold especially overhead power lines.
Persons MUST NOT ride on a scaffold while it is being moved.
24.9.3 Hot Work
Welding, burning, riveting, or open flame work MUST NOT be performed on any staging
that is suspended by means of fiber or synthetic rope.
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24.9.4 Inspection
Scaffolds MUST be inspected and tagged by a competent person upon initial installation
and periodically to keep the status updated. Before beginning work on a scaffold, all users
MUST review the precautions stated on the tag and visually inspect components to determine
if the structure is safe.
24.9.5 Placing Materials
Tools or materials MUST be placed on scaffold platforms so that they do not create a
tripping hazard or become dislodged and fall.
24.9.6 Accessing Scaffolds

Workers MUST NOT climb on scaffold guardrails, mid-rails, or brace members while
ascending, descending or working from the scaffold. Access ladders or other safe means of
access to scaffolds MUST be used.
24.9.7 Scaffolding Integrity :
Scaffolds components MUST NOT be altered by welding, burning, cutting, drilling,
bending, or similar methods
25 Traffic Management
Blocking a public road should be avoided if practical. If it is necessary to block a roadway
temporarily, follow these guidelines:
▪ Protect the public.
▪ Notify public authorities.
▪ Use highly visible markers to alert approaching traffic. If it is necessary to block
a road at night, flashing lights or lighted guard stations MUST be used.
Vacuum Trucks
A vacuum truck operates by reducing the pressure on its tank and venting released vapors
through the vacuum pump exhaust. In the case of a hydrocarbon stream, the lightest components
may flash and create an explosive mixture both inside the tank and at the tank exhaust vent. To
mitigate the risk, the following requirements MUST be addressed:
▪ The local site / organization MUST develop safe procedures / limitations based
on the type of vacuum equipment used. (product temperature, vapor pressure, combustibility
and pyrophoric material)
▪ Trucks handling hydrocarbon mixtures shall be equipped with over-speed
protection.
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▪ Controls shall be established to prevent mixing of loads.

▪ Grounding of the truck and hoses
▪ Vacuum pump exhaust, wind direction and potential ignition sources
▪ Vacuum truck engine which dies during pickup operation MUST NOT be
restarted until a gas test determines the area to be safe.
Safe Guarding
Protect personnel from falls and moving, rotating, cutting, etc. equipment by the use of
personnel barriers or guards such as the following:
▪ Guard temporary openings in floors, handrails, etc. with appropriate barriers
▪ Replace permanent handrails and guardrails immediately after need for opening
has ended.
▪ Guard or cover open excavations or manholes before leaving the job.
▪ Do not perform work above moving machinery until it has been covered or
guarded against falling objects. Do not use, start or run machinery or tools unless all guards are
substantial and are in place.
▪ Ensure guards are in place for equipment such as shears, brake, benders, etc
Hand Tools and Power Tools
25.3.1 Using the Correct Tool
Select and use the proper tool for the job. Hand tools or power tools MUST meet local
regulatory standards. Tools should be approved by a recognized authority (e.g., Underwriters
Laboratory, ANSI, or American Society of Testing and Materials [ASTM]). Other general
requirements include:
▪ Hand tools or power tools MUST be used only in the manner and for the work
for which they are designed.
▪ Workers MUST NOT intentionally subject a hand tool or power tool to conditions
beyond its designed capacity.
▪ Workers MUST NOT defeat or bypass any safety device without approval of the
supervisor and appropriate local site / organization documentation.
▪ Use properly sized extension cords when using electrical equipment.
▪ A JSA MUST be prepared to identify potential hazards and mitigations.
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25.3.2 Protective Equipment

Workers MUST use the personal protective equipment (PPE) specified for the tools used.
Any deviations from the requirements for PPE MUST be approved by the line supervisor and
designated safety authority.
25.3.3 Operator Qualifications
The operator MUST be trained in the safety features of the tool and know how to operate
it in accordance with manufacturer instructions and Company practices. Where use of a tool
requires specific training or certification, the supervisor MUST verify that the operator of the
tool is competent. When appropriate, a training data base should be maintained to document
training and competency.
25.3.4 Inspecting Tools (power and hand tools) :
Inspections are to be conducted by experienced supervisors or competent person /
craftsmen in accordance with site approved program.
▪ Users MUST inspect tools and equipment prior to each use. Defective or unsafe
tools or equipment MUST be repaired at once or tagged and taken out of service.
▪ Faulty tools which cannot be repaired MUST be discarded.
▪ A color coded inspection / tagging program is preferred.
25.3.5 Tool Storage
Store tools properly so they are kept in good working condition and can be accessed
easily. Place long-handled tools, such as crowbars, shovels, rakes, and chain tongs in
appropriate storage containers or retaining racks.
25.3.6 Tool Maintenance
Tools and equipment MUST be maintained in a clean and orderly fashion:
▪ Cutting tools are safer and more efficient when kept sharp. Avoid using dull
cutting tools.
▪ Striking tools MUST NOT have damaged striking surfaces.
▪ Striking tools which have "mushroomed" heads MUST be “dressed” to avoid
splintering.
▪ Ensure tools are in good condition or repaired before placing them back in
storage.
Working at Elevations
When working at elevations, tools MUST be prevented from falling when not in use and
attached to a tool lanyard when in use.
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25.4.1 Working in Groups

For tools operated by swinging (hammers, shovels, picks, axes, machetes / bush knife,
brush hooks, or other similar equipment), group members MUST maintain a sufficient distance
from others to allow safe use of the tools.
25.4.2 Cracked Handles :
Cracked or split tool handles MUST be removed from service immediately. Taping is not
an acceptable repair for split or cracked handles.
Note: Never paint wooden or fiberglass handles, as this may hide defects.
25.4.3 Screwdrivers
Use screwdrivers only for their intended purposes. Hold screwdrivers in a way that does
not place the hands or other body parts in the “line of fire” if the screwdriver slips.
25.4.4 Digging Tool Handles
Handles for digging tools (mattocks, picks, shovels and manually operated post-hole
diggers) MUST be made of nonconductive materials, such as wood or fiberglass, to help protect
users from underground electrical sources or cables
25.4.5 Striking Tool Handles :

Handles of striking tools MUST be rigidly secured into the tool heads. Striking tools
include, but not limited to:
▪ Sledges
▪ Hammers
▪ Mauls
▪ Axes
▪ Mattocks / Picks
25.4.6 Sledge Hammering
Whenever possible, arrange sledge work (or other similar activity) so that sledging in a
horizontal arc is avoided. If it is necessary to swing in a horizontal arc, ensure stable footing
and a clear work area within the arc of the swing.
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25.4.7 Holders for Striking Tools :

When using hammers, sledges, or other striking tools, use a tool holder for the chisel, bar,
or other tool being struck, whenever practical. This method moves the hand away from the
striking zone.
25.4.8 Knife :
The use and limitations of knives should follow the requirements of the local site /
organization. Knives, if allowed on site should be:
▪ Kept sharp to prevent the need for excessive force.
▪ Sheathed, folded, or protected until required for use.
▪ Used as a knife and not as a screwdriver, or for chopping, pounding, or prying.
▪ Used in the locked position if provided.
▪ Directed away from the body and not toward others.
25.4.9 Machete / Bush knife
Machetes are potentially hazardous tools and MUST be used with care following the local
site / organization requirements. New machetes should be blunted square along the last 1.0 in
(2.5 cm) to the point. The first two inches (5.0 cm) of the blade next to the handle should also
be blunted. Machete / Bush knife:
▪ MUST NOT be tied or strapped to the user's wrist while swinging.
▪ Should be carried in a sheath when not in use
▪ MUST have a handle (handhold)
▪ A shin / foot guard stick should be used when cutting grass.
25.4.10 Using Wrenches
When using a wrench:
▪ Select the proper wrench for the job, based on factors such as size, type of fitting,
and material.
▪ Avoid working directly overhead, if possible. This will reduce the possibility of
materials falling or dropping onto the worker.
▪ Workers MUST NOT place a wrench into the jaws or onto the handle of another
wrench. (avoid this method of wrench extension) i.e. and box end and open end
▪ Workers MUST NOT step, jump or hammer on wrenches or tongs to apply
additional force.
▪ When connections or fasteners are known to be quick breaking (causing a sudden
release), use special attention or positioning to anticipate the release
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25.4.11 Adjustable Wrenches

Adjustable pipe wrenches and crescent-type wrenches should be adjusted to snugly grip
the pipe or nut and operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pull pipe wrenches
toward the jaw of the wrench so that the teeth in the jaws grip more tightly and undue strain on
the tool is avoided.
25.4.12 Wrench Extensions :
A wrench extension is a length of pipe fitted over a wrench handle to increase the
wrench's leverage. Wrench extensions are often called "cheaters” or “snipes." Extensions are
discouraged and MUST NOT be used on wrench handles unless the following conditions have
been met:
The work cannot be deferred until adequate tools are available.
The largest available wrench (without extension) is not sufficient.
The equipment cannot be sent to an external shop for assembly / disassembly.
Lubricants or greases, where allowed, are insufficient to allow completing the task using
conventional tools. In addition, wrench extensions MUST NOT be used in the following
applications:
▪ On aluminum wrenches.
▪ On crescent-type wrenches.
▪ On valve-handle wrenches.
25.4.13 Extension Requirements :

The policy for use of extensions MUST be approved by the local site / organization. The
extension and tool MUST be inspected by the user for wear and damage before each use.
Guidelines for the configuration of wrench extensions include:
Extensions MUST be made of a softer material than the wrench. Aluminum Schedule 80
or thicker is recommended.
! CAUTION: Fiberglass extensions should not be used due to the potential for fracture.
▪ Maximum extension length is two times the length of the wrench handle.
▪ The extension MUST fit fully onto the wrench handle (right up to the jaw).
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▪ The internal diameter of the extension MUST be close to the size of the wrench
handle to allow only minimal shifting when force is applied.
Note: Damaged primary tools MUST be removed or repaired.
25.4.14 Valve Handle Wrenches :

The following guidelines apply for using wrenches to assist in opening and closing valves
:
▪ The valve handle wrench should be the appropriate size to fit onto the valve
handle and MUST NOT damage the valve or piping when force is applied.
▪ Pipe wrenches should not be used on valve handles because the jaws can create
burrs on the handle, which could scrape or cut a worker's hands.
25.4.15 Hammer Wrenches

Unless specifically identified in the operating procedure, hammer wrenches should not
be used unless other practical options have proven to be unsuccessful. If a hammer wrench is
required, use a holding mechanism to secure the wrench (including springing action) and keep
hands clear of the striking zone.
Note: Hammer wrenches used often may require a periodic inspection which includes magnetic
particle testing.
26 Power Tools
Operating Power Tools :
At a minimum, operators and mechanics MUST follow these guidelines when operating
power tools:
▪ Do not remove or bypass interlocks or other safety mechanisms on the equipment.
▪ Do not operate any power tool with the safety guard(s) / handles removed except
for special situations and local site / organization approval.
▪ Operator MUST NOT force the tool beyond its capability
▪ Verify the tool is approved for the classification of the work area.
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Note: Cartridge powered tools (e.g. Hilti) are considered a power tool and safe use
MUST follow Manufacturer instructions
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26.1.1 Dead man Switch
Hand-held power tools MUST be equipped with a switch that is manually held in the "on"
position (“dead-man” switch). Release of the switch MUST immediately cut power to the tool.
Pedestal and bench-top drill presses should be equipped with a dead-man switch
26.1.2 Repairing or Changing Power Tools

Before repairing, servicing, or changing the attachments on an electric, pneumatic or fuel-
power tool:
▪ The power source MUST be disconnected.
▪ On fuel powered tools, the spark plug or ignition wire MUST be removed /
disconnected (removal of fuel only is not adequate protection).
26.1.3 Energizing Power Tools

The start switch MUST be in the "off" position before attaching an electric or pneumatic
power tool to its energy source. Pneumatic hose and a “whip check” MUST be connected to the
power tool before pressurizing the hose to avoid the risk of being struck by the hose.
26.1.4 Electrical Tools

MUST NOT be used in the presence of combustible gas, where there is the potential for
ignition. Refer to the WMS and Permit-to-Work requirements for use of electrical tools in a
classified work area.
26.1.5 Pneumatic (Air-Operated) Tools

Pneumatic (air-operated) tools are the only type of power tool acceptable for use where
there is a possibility of explosion or fire (combustible gas atmosphere). The following
guidelines apply for the use of pneumatic tools:
▪ Nitrogen, combustible gas, or oxygen MUST NOT be used as the energy source.
▪ The supply source MUST be regulated so that it cannot exceed the working
pressure of the tool.
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▪ Couplings and hose connections on pneumatic tools MUST be inspected for safe
attachment and good condition including locking mechanisms to prevent unexpected
disconnection.
26.1.6 Impact Wrenches

Use only sockets, extensions, swivel joints, and socket retainers approved for use with
impact wrenches. Improperly rated attachments may fail.
26.1.7 Fuel-Powered (Gasoline, Diesel, Two-stroke)

Tools When gasoline-powered tools are not in use, the ignition wire should be
disconnected from the spark plug, or other precautions taken to prevent the accidental firing of
the engine. Follow these fueling precautions:
▪ Shut off the equipment and allow it to cool before refueling.
▪ Use drip pans, funnels or extended nozzles to avoid spilling fuel onto equipment
or the ground. If fuel has been spilled, it may be necessary to move the power tool away from
the refueling site before restarting.
▪ Use caution when preparing two-stroke fuel mixtures to ensure proper mixture
and avoid spillage.
▪ Fuel for power tools MUST be carried in properly labeled safety cans.
▪ A fire extinguisher MUST be available. ;
▪ Do not fill the fuel tank indoors or in a closed area.
26.1.8 Abrasive Wheel Grinders
26.1.8.1 Grinder Protections
Fixed grinders (bench or pedestal) MUST have protective shields and tool rests. Tool
rests MUST be adjusted to maintain no more than 1/8-in (0.3-cm) clearance or as defined by
the manufacturer. Checklist for Abrasive Wheel grinders Portable, hand-held, or side grinders
MUST have guards in place that cover no less than 180 degrees of the wheel perimeter. When
using a grinder ( fixed or portable) an operator :
▪ MUST wear, approved safety glasses and a face shield, and when appropriate
gloves.
▪ Should not wear loose fitting clothing that could be pulled into the grinder.
▪ Should stand to one side of the plane of rotation of pedestal grinders.
▪ MUST stand to one side when the pedestal grinder is started and stopped.
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▪ MUST adjust the tool rest per manufacturer requirements.
Note: Never use the side of the wheel for grinding. Side forces and grooves increase the
failure possibility of the wheel
26.1.8.2 Spindle Speed
The spindle speed of the grinder MUST NOT exceed the maximum operating speed
marked on the wheel.
26.1.8.3 Grinder Wheels (Abrasive and Wire)
Grinders require maintenance as follows:
▪ Before installing an abrasive wheel or wire wheel, the grinder MUST be
disconnected from the power source.
▪ Grinder wheels MUST be mounted according to the manufacturer’s
specifications.
▪ Worn or uneven abrasive wheels MUST be replaced or dressed before they are
used and redressed immediately after grinding soft materials such as aluminum, brass,
phenolics, or plastics
▪ Grinder wheels MUST be inspected prior to each use. Damaged wheels MUST
be immediately removed from service.
▪ A competent tool inspector should conduct a “Ring Test” of the abrasive wheel
by tapping the wheel lightly with a nonmetallic instrument. If the wheel does not give a ringing
sound, or if it sounds “dead”, it is cracked or defective and MUST NOT be used.
26.1.9 Wire Wheels
When using wire wheels, precautions MUST be taken to protect workers near the grinder
from being struck by flying wire or debris.
Chain Saws
26.2.1 Qualified Operators
Chain saw operators MUST be trained in the use of the saw and should be skill-tested to
ensure competency.
26.2.2 Chain Saw Safety Precautions
Prior to each use, the operator should complete an inspection and follow the local site /
organization‘s Safe Work Practice (SWP). Chain saw cutting operations should be carried out
with extreme caution and a high level of safety awareness.
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26.2.3 Transporting a Chain Saw :

A chain saw MUST NOT be transported while the engine is running. Always turn the
engine off and place the guard on the cutter bar before transporting. Carry the saw by hand with
the bar facing behind and the muffler away from the body.
26.2.4 Awareness of Site Hazardsw
▪ The chain saw operator MUST be fully aware of the hazards of the work site.
Utilize a specialized JSA to identify and mitigate hazards related to chain saw operations and
tree felling. Key precautions include: Plan an escape route when felling trees.
▪ Bystanders MUST be moved out of the area and alerted with a whistle or other
warning device.
▪ Do not fell trees towards overhead wires or other aerial obstructions.
▪ Clear away underbrush and low-hanging branches before cutting.
▪ Only trained workers with specialty PPE are allowed to use a chain saw.
Follow notching and cutting protocol, and completely sever the tree from its stump
Note: Never leave a tree partially notched and not felled.
27 Working at Height
Fall Protection
Fall prevention & protection equipment includes the following:
▪ Facilities such as handrails / guardrails / caged ladders / barricades
▪ Personal safety equipment such as full-body harnesses with appropriate lanyards.
▪ Lifelines, static lines and anchor points
▪ Safety climbs (vertical rope or cable with a traveling safety grip device)
▪ Safety nets. Equipment MUST be certified and not job fabricated
Working at Height Scope
Examples of working at height include but are not limited to work:
▪ Outside approved scaffold boundaries
▪ On suspended scaffolds
▪ Erecting, dismantling or repairing a scaffold
▪ On incomplete scaffolds
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▪ At heights greater than 2 M / 6 ft. above the ground or lower working level
▪ On ladders at heights noted above
▪ Any opening with the potential of a fall greater than 6 ft.
▪ In the proximity to an edge of an elevated surface with unprotected openings;
(examples include roofs and / or an unprotected opening in a building under construction)
▪ On roofs with slopes greater than 20%
▪ From “spiders” or sky-climbers
▪ In areas exposed to impaling hazards regardless of the height
▪ Related to powered work platforms or man-lifts (elevated work platforms)
▪ Rope access (abseiling)
▪ Crane baskets Appropriate personal fall protection MUST be used when working
at heights as noted above.
Note: Personnel lift baskets used to transfer people between marine vessels and platform
/ installations (Billy Pugh, Frog, other) are excluded from this Safe Work Practice.
Special Circumstances
Working surfaces more than 4 feet (1.2 meters) above the ground, adjacent working
surfaces, or moving / deep water MUST be equipped with protective handrails or guardrails or
another means of fall protection MUST be provided.
Working at Heights Actions
▪ Appropriate personal fall protection MUST be used when working heights as
noted under “scope” above. Elevations are measured from the level of the worker’s feet to the
level of the ground, adjacent platform, or working surface.
▪ Proximity (as noted above) to elevated edges / openings / roof is within 6 feet (2
meters) with no handrails or wire rope railing.
Transition
Personnel climbing to or from working surfaces should use an approved ladder, stairs, or
“safety climb” devices.
Note 1 : Safety climb devices are vertical rope or cable with a traveling safety grip device
for attachment to a lanyard.
Note 2 : Personnel MUST keep their torso within the vertical rails of the ladder and both
feet on the ladder rungs.
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Activities Requiring Full-Body Harness :

Full-body harnesses, lanyards, and lifelines MUST be used for the following:
▪ On all stages, floats and any other type of suspended scaffolding.
▪ On all scaffolds which do not have a current inspection tag indicating that the
scaffold is safe to use.
▪ On any elevated working surface greater than 4 feet (1.2 meters) above the ground
or lower working surface where there is a risk for a fall
▪ In precarious positions at any elevation.
! IMPORTANT: It is expected that personnel Working at Height (WAH) wear a full body
harness (FBH) with 100% tie-off.
▪ Anti-fall PPE, including full body safety harnesses, lanyards, and personal
flotation devices (PFDs), MUST be used for work performed above deep or moving water and
deck level outside securing railing.
▪ If the anti-fall system includes a block hoist connected to an automatic brake, the
equipment MUST be certified and comply with the requirements for personnel lifting
equipment.
Use of Full-Body :
Harness and Lanyard With the exception of specifically designated tasks, a full-body
harness MUST be worn whenever personal fall protection is required (see Lineman’s Belt,
below). When full-body harnesses and lanyards are required, they MUST be used as follows:
Workers required to wear a full-body harness MUST be trained and competent in its use.
Full-body harnesses MUST be properly adjusted and fit snugly and comfortably.
Full-body fall protection harnesses are to be used with proper lanyards. Shock absorber
lanyards should be used whenever possible. The lanyard MUST be fastened to the full-body
harness “D-ring” using a double-action locking snaphook. The other end of the lanyard MUST
be secured to an approved anchor point.
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The anchor point, lanyard length (including the break-away section) and harness MUST
be properly chosen to: - Minimize the fall distance - Prevent any part of the body from striking
the surrounding area (ground or platform) during a fall.
Note: Refer to the SWP for detail dimensions.
▪ Lanyards and full-body harnesses MUST NOT be used for other purposes.
▪ The lanyard length should be kept to the minimum for the job. On an elevated
platform the lanyard should not allow movement beyond the platform edge.
Selection of Anchor points
The following factors MUST be considered when designing and installing anchorage
points for fall protection:
▪ Anchor points MUST be capable of supporting 5000 pounds (2268 kg). Where
multiple workers are tied off to a single support device (e.g., lifeline), it shall be designed to
withstand 5000 pounds (2268 kg) for each worker that is attached to it.
▪ The anchor point should be directly above the worker. If the worker is required
to move about, there should be either multiple anchor points to allow reconnecting to an
overhead support, or a horizontal anchor line should be utilized to maintain 100% tie-off.
Consideration should be given for the use of Self Retracting Lanyards (SRLs), which may be a
suitable application in certain situations
▪ In certain situations scaffold personnel may use scaffolding rails if an alternate
anchor is not available. (Consult local procedures and refer to the note below concerning side
loads on the end connectors.)
▪ The anchor point and lanyard length MUST be selected so that the free fall
distance is calculated and minimized correctly.
▪ Horizontal restraint lines: - MUST be engineered - MUST be approved by a
qualified individual - MUST be installed under the direction of qualified persons.
Typical anchor points
Acceptable anchor points Unacceptable anchor points
I-beams greater than 3” Conduit or electrical cable
Pipe greater than 4” Cable tray
Purpose built beam clamps Ladder rungs
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NOTE: Lanyards or restraint devices MUST NOT be looped around any anchor point
and attached to itself (i.e., tie-back) unless specifically approved / designed for that purpose by
the manufacturer to avoid side loads on the end connector
27.8.1 100 % Lanyard Tie-off

When working at elevations where it is necessary to disengage a lanyard to move around
equipment or obstacles, 100% tie off MUST be used to ensure fall protection. This can be
achieved with a double lanyard, a traveling device or a retractable life line. Tie-off points MUST
be able to support the dynamic load of a falling person attached by a full-body harness and
lanyard.
▲ CAUTION: When stationary (i.e., not transitioning) while using a double lanyard,
only one lanyard should be secured at any time to ensure proper functioning of the restraint
(shock absorbing) device(s).
27.8.2 Requirements for Tie-off

The requirement for wearing Fall Protection while on scaffolding depends on the work
management protocol in effect for the specific scope as clarified below :
▪ AFISA Plant and QHSE Mnagers have control of work management. - All work
is controlled by the Work Management System - Full Body Harness (FBH) is not required when
working inside the handrails of approved (non-suspended) scaffold.
▪ At locations where the EMDC Project or Drilling has control over the work
management. - FBH MUST be worn when working inside approved scaffold and tie-off is
required when there is a potential to fall more than 2m (6 ft.).
27.8.3 Lineman’s Belt
Only qualified personnel who climb electrical poles may be allowed to wear a Lineman’s
Belt in place of a full-body harness. Use of a Lineman’s Belt MUST be approved by local
management. Where practical, the use of an aerial work platform (AWP) is preferred for
electrical line work at elevations.
27.8.4 Maintenance
To properly maintain fall protection equipment, follow these guidelines :
▪ Equipment MUST be inspected for excessive wear or damage prior to each use.
▪ Equipment MUST be worn in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
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▪ Fall protection equipment that is worn or damaged MUST be destroyed and

discarded.
▪ Lifelines, full-body harnesses, or lanyards that have arrested a fall MUST be
inspected by a certified inspector and if any defects are found, MUST be destroyed and
discarded after the incident has been investigated and closed out.
▪ Store fall protection equipment properly to prevent damage.
▪
! WARNING: Modifications to any fall protection equipment, other than those performed
by the manufacturer may result in premature failure of the equipment and are strictly
prohibited.
27.8.5 Inspection
The employee who wears fall protection equipment MUST conduct a visual inspection
of the equipment before each use. At least every six months, a visual inspection of the following
MUST be conducted and tagged by a competent person :
▪ Stitching and rivets

▪ Buckles and D-Rings
▪ Lanyard
▪ Webbing, rope, hardware (karabiners etc.)
The equipment MUST be checked for general condition including cuts, abrasions, or
burns. The inspector MUST complete an inspection report or log and forward the findings to
the appropriate designated person. Equipment found to be in poor condition MUST be
destroyed and discarded.
27.8.6 Rescue Provisions

Jobs involving work at heights and over/near water MUST be evaluated for complexity,
potential hazards, and requirements for potential rescue. If special rescue resources are required,
the supervisor MUST verify prior to starting the task that the necessary rescue equipment and
personnel are available. Personnel MUST be appropriately trained for the task and demonstrate
competency via periodic drills.
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Because of rescue assistance personnel MUST NOT work alone while working at height
unless approved by site management In addition, work MUST stop, or MUST NOT start, if
weather conditions (sea state, visibility, wind, etc.) would prevent rescue of the person from
height or from the water. Night work over water requires a comprehensive rescue plan and site
approval.
27.8.7 Working on Scaffolds Principles
Safe scaffold use MUST address the following:
▪ Training for both scaffold builders and users
▪ Personnel competency for builders and users
▪ Medical fitness
▪ Material selection and construction quality.
27.8.8 General Scaffold Requirements
Scaffold safety related to fall protection MUST address the following items :
▪ Properly constructed with firm foundations, solid floors (no openings) and
complete guard / toe rails.
▪ Safe access and egress including ladders and gates as necessary
▪ Inspected per standards and tagged with user information
▪ Avoiding external hazards such as steam lines, electrical cables and operational
impacts.
27.8.9 Safe Scaffold Actions
Safety requirements are summarized as follows:
▪ Scaffold builders MUST utilize FBH and be 100% tied-off during
erection/dismantling of scaffolding
▪ Users are generally required to use FBH - Variances between EMPC, EMDC
Brownfield and Greenfield for working at height requirements are explained in this Chapter as
noted above and in Safe Work Practices linked above.
▪ Scaffold hand rails, decking, access ladders and entry gates MUST comply with
site requirements and local Regulations
▪ Barricades and signage MUST be in place to protect area personnel from scaffold
hazards
27.8.10 Ladder Safety definitions

Type I ladder : A portable ladder that supports at least 250 lb. (113 kg.) of weight.
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Type IA ladder : A portable ladder that supports at least 300 lb. (136 kg.) of weight.
Qualified person : An experienced worker who is approved by supervision to perform
designated tasks, such as ladder inspections.
27.8.11 Ladder Specifications
The following specifications apply to portable ladders used on Company sites :
Ladders should be constructed of wood, metal or fiberglass. - Wooden ladders MUST
NOT be used in process areas (wooden scaffold ladders may be exempted if approved by local
Management).
Within the USA, portable ladders used on Company sites MUST meet or exceed ANSI
Type I requirements. (see ratings / definitions above)
▪ Portable ladders MUST support at least 300 lb. (136 kg.).
▪ Single-section straight ladders MUST NOT be longer than 20 ft. (6 m.).
▪ Extension ladders MUST NOT be longer than 36 ft. (11 m.) when fully extended.
▪ Stepladders and platform ladders MUST NOT be longer than 12 ft. (3.5 m.).
▪ Stepladders MUST have a warning affixed to the top two levels (platform and top
step) prohibiting persons from standing on those levels.
▪ Portable ladders MUST have non-slip feet.
▪ Wooden ladders should be purchased with a preservative treatment, such as
pentachlorophenol.
▪ Except for “No Step” warnings on the platform and top step of stepladders,
ladders MUST NOT be painted. Painting can hide defects in the structural integrity of the ladder
27.8.12 Load Limits
The combined weight of the person and load (including tools) MUST NOT exceed the
load limit for the ladder.
27.8.13 Ladder Inspection
Each ladder should be closely inspected prior to its initial use. In addition :
▪ The user MUST visually inspect the ladder before each use.
▪ Each ladder MUST be inspected at least annually by a qualified person and re-
certified for use. A tag indicating the date of re-certification should be attached to the ladder or
a record of certification is maintained and readily available.
▪ Ladders with defects MUST be immediately removed from service and tagged as
defective. Defective ladders should be removed from the work site immediately and repaired
or destroyed.
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▪ Carefully inspect the area around rivet points on fiberglass ladders for hairline
stress cracks. Bends, dents, cracks, loose or missing rivets, disconnected braces, and corrosion
can seriously weaken a ladder.
27.8.14 Fixed Ladders More Than 20 ft. (6 meters) in Length
Fixed ladders more than 20 ft. (6 meters) in length MUST have one of the following :
▪ Fixed climbing cage
▪ Climbing device
▪ Another appropriate means of fall protection.
27.8.15 Operator Qualifications
As with other critical tools, operators are expected to be familiar with the safety features
of the portable ladders they use and know how to operate them according to the manufacturer’s
guidelines. Straight ladders MUST NOT be climbed on the “underside” and step ladders MUST
NOT be climbed on the support (wrong) side. Worker competency in the use of portable ladders
MUST be periodically verified.
27.8.16 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Workers using portable ladders are expected to wear the PPE required for the site,
location, or task being undertaken. In addition, fall protection may be required while working
on an elevated structure such as a ladder.
27.8.17 Ladder Placement and Storage
Ladders MUST NOT be placed in front of doors that open toward the ladder, unless the
door is locked or guarded. Install barricades and warning devices when placing ladders close to
walkways or thoroughfares. Ladders should be properly stored to avoid deterioration due to
inclement weather or damage from other equipment.
27.8.18 Windy Conditions
The use of ladders in windy conditions may require additional precautions, such as extra
tag lines to secure the ladder, worker fall protection, or another person to assist the task. Severe
or unstable weather conditions may require deferring the effort.
27.8.19 Electrical Precautions

When performing electrical work requiring a ladder, use an approved wooden ladder or
fiberglass ladder. When raising or lowering a ladder, make sure it does not come in contact with
an energized electrical source.
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! WARNING: Metal ladders MUST NOT be used for tasks near energized electrical
sources
27.8.20 Straight and Extension

Ladders The following guidelines apply for the use of portable straight and extension
ladders :
▪ The top of the ladder MUST be secured, or another person MUST hold the ladder.
▪ The horizontal distance from the base of the ladder to the top support should be
one-fourth of the working length of the ladder. The working length is the length of the ladder
from the bottom to the point where it contacts the top support.
▪ Straight and extension ladders should extend at least 3 ft. (1 m.) or three rungs
beyond the top support point.
▪ Unsecured portable ladders MUST NOT be left unattended.
▪ Do not work from the top three (3) rungs of the ladder.
▪ Overlap the upper and lower sections of an extension ladder by at least three
rungs.
Note: Do not extend extension ladders beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation.
▪ Two or more people MUST NOT work from the same ladder unless it is
specifically designed for multiple people.
▪ Ladders MUST NOT be used as scaffold members or for any purpose for which
they are not intended.
▪ Straight and extension ladders MUST be tied off with appropriate rope or wire to
the rung nearest the top support to secure the ladder while in use.
▪ The use of job-made ladders is discouraged. However, if there is a practical need
for a job-made ladder, it MUST be inspected and approved by the site Safety Coordinator.
▪ When working from a ladder, a worker should keep his/her torso between the
vertical sides of the ladder and both feet on the ladder rungs, to prevent falling or causing the
ladder to shift.
▪ Do not allow anyone to climb or work on trestle ladders.
▪ Remove any oil, grease, or slippery material from the ladder and from shoes.
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▪ Avoid assigning an individual to work alone on a ladder in a remote area, where

practical. The use of a holder / assistant is encouraged to help stabilize a ladder.
28 Workshop and Warehouse Safety

Shop Safety Responsibilities
The manager or supervisor of a Company owned or operated workshop is responsible for
compliance with applicable standards and requirements. The supervisor or designated safety
coordinator is responsible for periodically inspecting the shop to verify applicable requirements
are met.
Contractor workshops are expected to meet or exceed the requirements of Company
facilities.
General Guidelines
The following workshop guidelines MUST be followed:
▪ All shop facilities in all locations MUST have an emergency action plan.
▪ Workshop equipment and layout MUST meet applicable standards and
regulations. Refer to the OSHA regulation listed in the Reference Section above or local
regulations.
▪ Appropriate PPE’s including eye and hearing protection MUST be worn in
designated areas. Adequate number of eye wash stations / safety showers MUST be provided.
▪ Loose clothing, cleaning cloths (rags), or dangling jewelry MUST NOT be
permitted in the area of operating equipment.
▪ Long hair MUST be tied back or a net worn while working on or around operating
equipment.
Fire Protection
Good housekeeping and fire hazard awareness in all work areas is required :
▪ Portable fire extinguishers MUST be provided according to local building
standards or, at a minimum, MUST meet Company standards. “Fire Safety” for additional
information.
▪ Containers should be provided such that combustible materials will not be
permitted to accumulate.
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Lighting
Lighting for shop areas MUST meet AFISA standards. Refer to the USM Chapter 8
“Electrical” for illumination levels. Overhead lights less than 10 ft. (3 m) above grade MUST
be protected from physical damage by guards or other acceptable means.
Work Areas
Work areas MUST be provided as follows :
▪ Work areas and aisles MUST be kept clean and free of materials and waste. Aisle
boundary MUST be delineated.
▪ Aisle width MUST comply with local regulations. The recommended aisle wide
is 4 ft. (1.2 m).
▪ A minimum of 3 ft (1 m) of free space around each machine MUST be maintained
or as specified by the manufacturer.
▪ Work areas around each machine MUST be kept clean and orderly at all times.
▪ Personnel MUST NOT be permitted behind equipment (if an unsafe condition
exist) such as power brakes without the operator's knowledge and not until the equipment stops.
Ventilation
Ventilation MUST be adequate to remove vapors, dusts, and fumes from the workplace.
Dust-producing equipment MUST be provided with local exhaust ventilation (LEV). This
equipment must be on a preventive maintenance schedule to ensure proper contaminant capture.
Compressed Air
Compressed air used for cleaning MUST NOT exceed 30 psi (206.8 kPa). Compressed
air shall not be used for the cleaning of surfaces thereby creating airborne exposure to
surface/settled contaminants.
Material Storage
When storing workshop materials, follow these guidelines :
▪ Stored materials MUST NOT block doors, aisles, walkways, or access to life
safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, manual alarms, or safety showers.
▪ Stock material (pipe, all-thread, and angle iron) MUST be secured from shifting
or falling. Round stock MUST be blocked from rolling.
▪ Materials identified as hazardous (such as paints, thinners, cleaners, coatings, and
adhesives) MUST be properly segregated and stored.
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▪ Hazardous materials, when decanted for use in the workplace, MUST be in

approved safety containers. Storage of hazardous material in the workshop should be limited to
current use only.
▪ Surplus or additional cylinders of compressed gases MUST be stored outside the
workshop in a designated area. Frequently used cylinders, such as calibration gas, may be stored
in the workshop.
Note: This section applies to both Workshops and Warehouses
Cuttings and Filings :

To avoid hand injuries, use a tool to remove cuttings and filings from the machine and
floor area around the machine. Do not use your hands or rags. Wear appropriate PPE when
removing machine cuttings and shavings. When appropriate, a magnet may be utilized. For
lathes, use a lattice walk / platform that extends the full length of the lathe bed. This prevents
cuttings from accumulating on the standing area.
Operating Shop Machinery and Equipment
For the safe operation of shop equipment, follow these guidelines :
▪ Equipment and machinery MUST be operated only by authorized and qualified
personnel. This includes necessary training and / or certification. Competency MUST be
verified by the local site / organization. During equipment adjustments / maintenance, electrical
power MUST be turned off / isolated and lockout / tagout applied consistent with local
requirements
▪ Equipment subject to falling or moving (vibrating) MUST be secured.
▪ Guards MUST be installed on all equipment with rotating or moving components,
and on equipment that may produce flying objects.
▪ Warning labels and signs should be posted to ensure safe operation (including
personal protective equipment [PPE] requirements).
▪ Equipment MUST NOT be left unattended while in operation.
Electrical Equipment
When using electrical equipment, follow these general guidelines :
Permanent equipment in a designated area MUST have its power source provided in an
approved conduit.
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Temporary cords, leads, and hoses placed on the floor or in walkways MUST be protected
and routed to prevent a tripping hazard.
Equipment MUST be grounded or earthed.
All electrical sources / equipment MUST be tested / inspected periodically (as determined
by the local site / conditions) to confirm safe condition.
Each piece of equipment MUST be provided with a disconnect within the immediate work
area for that piece of equipment.
Note: This disconnect MUST be labeled as the "Emergency Stop" and MUST identify
which item of equipment it stops.
▪ All distribution panels MUST be labeled with the item each breaker serves.
Above-grade Floor Ratings
Above-grade floor or platform ratings MUST be clearly posted. Load MUST NOT exceed
that rating. Floor or platform ratings should be determined by a qualified person or should be
in accordance with manufacturer specifications, where applicable.
Aisles, Ramps, Walkways, and Stairs
Maintain clear aisles, walkways, stairways, and loading platforms to minimize tripping
hazards. Provide a non-skid surface on ramps and on walkways where there is a slipping hazard.
PPE
Each warehouse MUST assess the need for and post the requirements for personal
protective equipment (PPE) and specialty PPE when required while in the warehouse.
Warehouse offices and other designated areas may be exempted. Eye wash stations are required
in staffed storage areas.
Storing Combustible Liquids
Special requirements for storage MUST be followed for the following types of liquids :
▪ Gasoline
▪ Malodorants
▪ Solvents
▪ Other flammable or combustible liquids
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Storage Units
Shelves, bins, and racks should be periodically inspected for integrity. They MUST NOT
be overloaded. Units which are not safe free-standing or have been damaged MUST be
anchored in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Shelves, bins, and racks MUST :
▪ Be located and spaced to allow safe access.
▪ Have provisions for safely accessing higher storage areas.
▪ Store items to avoid falling material When appropriate, have restraining strips
across the lower part of bins to prevent objects from falling out of bins
Moving Materials
Manually When moving materials manually, use proper lifting and carrying techniques.
Cutting Tools
The use of cutting devices MUST follow the local site / organization requirements.
Generally cutters should be self-retracting. Banding cutters should be specifically designed for
safe strap cutting.
Fork Lift Qualification
Only qualified personnel may operate forklifts. Forklifts MUST meet local safety
requirements including seat belts and roll-over protection (ROP).
Environmental
Containers of fluids which can create an environmental issue (spill) MUST be shielded,
delineated or located away from traffic areas to minimize the potential of being struck by a
forklift. Where appropriate, drip pans, absorbent material or secondary containment MUST be
utilized for fluid containers and forklift leaks. Spill response kits should be provided in
warehouses and outside storage areas that store fluids and hazardous substances.
Forklifts & other equipment
Forklift refueling MUST be outside the warehouse. Battery charging shall be at
designated areas only. Refueling and recharging MUST be in areas away from ignition sources
including designated smoking areas. Safety devices for all mobile equipment (including seat
belts if appropriate) MUST be in working order and utilized. Equipment may include forklifts,
scissor lifts, pallet jacks and floor sweepers addressed in USM Chapter 10 “Operating
Equipment and Facilities”. Traffic regulations for mobile equipment / pedestrian interface
MUST be defined and rules displayed. Strobe lights, high-visibility vests, horn sounding
techniques, speed limits, cross walks and other techniques are to be addressed
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Pallets
▪ Items should not be carried directly on the forks of lifts unless they are
specifically designed for lifting directly on forks. Except for the specially designed direct-lift
containers just mentioned, pallets should be used when handling materials with forklifts.
Guidelines for handling materials on pallets include:
▪ Pallets or materials (or both) MUST be properly stored within designated areas.
▪ Secure round objects, such as pipes or drums, on pallets.
▪ Place a red flag on materials that project over the sides of the pallet.
▪ Stack heavier materials near the bottom, lighter materials on top to maintain
stability.
▪ Load pallets evenly across their faces (horizontally) and / or center items on the
pallet to minimize the tendency for tipping during handling.
29 Emergency Preparedness and Response

This Chapter describes the EP&R management process including tactical response
resources required for responding to events or situations that pose, or could pose, a threat to the
safety, health, environment, security or welfare of the people, environment, or operations.
Types of emergencies and supporting resources such as plans and procedures include, but not
limited to:
▪ Natural disasters
▪ Health or infectious diseases
▪ Security issues including civil unrest
▪ Events that result in a disruption to a critical business process or activity such as
loss of IT and supply chain.
▪ The appropriate scenarios to be addressed may be identified in a formal Risk
Assessment. When appropriate, strategies should coordinate with related sites and potentially
public plans.
Readiness and Response Overview

29.1.1 Readiness and Response Strategies
The objective of AFISA’s readiness and response strategies is to minimize business
impacts by conducting risk assessments and deploying continuity strategies beginning with
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monitoring and surveillance by site personnel and supporting systems such as process and
security control systems
▪ In the event of an emergency, an effective response will be activated beginning
with the initial assessment and establishing the objectives of minimizing impacts to personnel,
the environment and critical business activities.
29.1.2 ER and Disruption Planning

Preventing incidents begins with emergency response and business disruption planning.
▪ Findings from incidents, training, drills, industry learnings, and potential
emergency scenarios and their outcomes MUST be evaluated to identify appropriate plans and
procedures for implementation.
29.1.3 Response Plans and Procedures

▪ Emergency response and business continuity plans for applicable scenarios
should be maintained and exercised. The plans should address people, facilities and overall
strategy to maintain business continuity. Management MUST maintain applicable information
such as emergency response procedures and current emergency phone numbers for EM
personnel, police, fire, and medical aid emergency centers. To prepare for an emergency
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situation, personnel should be familiar with the geographical or site-specific emergency plans
and procedures.
29.1.4 Organization
The Emergency Preparedness and Response principles, commonly referred to as
“PEAR,” include the protection of the following in priority order :
▪ People
▪ Environment
▪ Assets
▪ Reputation EP&R organization is tiered for escalation as appropriate.
29.1.5 Emergency Functions

Each location should address the following items :
▪ Identify site specific ER scenarios and applicable response requirements
▪ Determine the appropriate personnel (and alternates) and supporting resources to
perform the various emergency functions
▪ Establish an emergency response team, training program, and a competency
verification process
▪ Establish a communication network within the local site / organization and with
other necessary locations or functions.
▪ Establish a method that will alert personnel to an emergency condition, and when
appropriate, evacuate and conduct checks to determine all at-risk personnel have been
"accounted for".
▪ Apply procedures that will stop work affected by an emergency.
▪ Ensure timely response by medical personnel for emergencies as needed.
Note: It is acceptable for one person to fill more than one role, based on local site /
organization staffing
29.1.6 Emergency Response Coordinator :

The Emergency Response Coordinator (or equivalent) should be a management designee
who is familiar with local business activities and with local Emergency Response Plans. Duties
include, but are not limited to :
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Conducting a periodic review of the plans to ensure that they are current and incorporate
administrative, technical, and operational changes
Confirming that local emergency response contacts are identified
Maintaining a current listing of response contractors and their work locations
Conducting periodic emergency drills and exercises as part of the ER and safety education
program
Developing an emergency evacuation plan which includes: - Maintaining adequate maps
and charts needed for emergency response - Evacuation routes and muster points -
Transportation as necessary
Verifying necessary ER and medical resources / services / assistance for workers and
response teams impacted by the emergency are available
Note: Detailed records of drills and evaluations of their effectiveness are maintained by
the Emergency Response Coordinator (or designee) and MUST be made available upon request
by authorized Company management or regulatory agency.
29.1.7 Site Managers and Supervisors :

are responsible for ensuring identified activities are completed during an emergency. The
following are examples, refer to local plans for specifics :
▪ Activating ER team and applicable resources
▪ Tracking the number and identity (work group) of personnel on-site during an
emergency
▪ Establishing emergency communications according to the local site / organization
plan including return-to-work schedules, as needed
Note: In case of an emergency, employees should report for work as scheduled unless
instructed otherwise by their supervisor or unless conditions prevent safely commuting to the
work site. Local radio stations or other public media may also be used to communicate
instructions for workers regarding work attendance during potentially hazardous
circumstances.
▪ Communicating pertinent information on work site conditions, such as weather
▪ Taking precautionary measures to protect fixed equipment, including equipment
in operating areas, maintenance areas, construction areas, and administration buildings
including critical documents
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▪ Protecting mobile equipment, including evacuation vehicles

▪ Protecting equipment fuel supplies
▪ Maintaining critical dependencies such as fuel for generators and transportation,
drinking water and sanitation as needed for workers remaining on-site during or following an
emergency
▪ Establishing and maintaining facility security.
29.1.8 Procedural Requirements

When developing local site / organization specific emergency procedures, consider
emergencies that include unexpected situations or sudden occurrences demanding immediate
action, such as :
▪ Fires (at the site / facility and external)
▪ Explosions, spills
▪ Security / civil unrest issues
▪ Chemical / Toxic fume releases
▪ Adverse Weather / Lightning potential
▪ Natural disasters
▪ Public / general health events e.g. (Ebola, Pandemic Flu).
Each local site / organization, including contractors, MUST develop specific emergency
procedures that address (if applicable) the categories above and issues such as the following :
▪ Warning signals and alarms
▪ Communications
▪ Responsibilities and response expectations
▪ Evacuation routes
▪ Assembly points
▪ Personnel accounting methods
▪ Drills or exercises to demonstrate competency The emergency procedures and
related information MUST be effectively communicated to site personnel.
29.1.9 Initial Response Actions

Personnel who are first to become aware or respond to an incident are called First
Responders. They MUST immediately notify a site supervisor, other site personnel, and
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emergency services that an incident has occurred. This ensures safety of personnel and
activation of site emergency response procedures. First Responders MUST assess the
immediate work environment to determine if it is safe to proceed with steps to :
▪ Enter the area
▪ Secure the site
▪ Render first aid if there are injuries involved
Isolate facilities Below are some items to consider concerning local site / organization
management during the Initial Response and Assessment period of the Reactive Phase :
▪ Assess incident, including incident potential
▪ Address objectives and strategies
▪ Identify tactics or break down tactics into manageable tasks (that is, how strategy
is to be implemented) Monitor response operations.
The following is an example of an Initial Response Responsibility Checklist
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29.1.10 Incident Response Flowchart
The following is a general example of an initial Incident Response Flowchart and Process.
Each local site / organization should develop a “fit for purpose” flowchart.
30 Ground Transportation
Definitions
Driver – any person who operates a motor vehicle defined below.
Motor Vehicle – a licensed Company owned, rented, leased, or personal motor propelled
vehicle used on public or private roadways, or facility or construction sites.
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Included Excluded (examples)

Autos / Pick up / Flatted trucks Backhoe / front end loader
Tractors trailed Track mounted equipment
Dump trucks / Fuel trucks Aerial work platform (mobile)
Bus / Shuttles Forklifts
Road Grader Fixed rail / road building
Mobile Cranes / farm equipment
Note: The trailer attached to a motor vehicle (if equipped) is considered part of the
vehicle
A&D Policy
The use of alcohol, unapproved medications, or substances that may impair the driver are
not allowed. Passengers under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications should not be
allowed to board motor vehicles unless approved by the applicable supervisor.
Driver Responsibilities
A motor vehicle driver MUST be licensed by the governing regulatory authority and
authorized to operate the vehicle, and is responsible for the following:
▪ Safe operation of the vehicle.
▪ Safety of the passengers.
▪ Loading / unloading of personnel and materials.
▪ Total weight and distribution of the load.
Journey Management Program
Sites may require the notification of travel plans to improve security and response. The
plans should follow the local site / organization requirements.
Motor Vehicle Safety Program
Business units are expected to have a motor vehicle safety program in place.
Vehicle Incidents
Any incident involving motor vehicles, regardless of severity, MUST be reported
immediately to a supervisor and to the applicable agencies. Required Company, local, national,
and international incident forms MUST be completed as required and as soon as possible. If a
vehicle incident results in injuries, medical care for the injured persons MUST be provided,
using professional medical
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Vehicle Tracking System

When required by the local site / organization, an electronic vehicle tracking system may
be utilized to track the vehicle location and encourage compliance with safe driving rules.
personnel where possible.
Personnel Seating
Vehicles used for personnel transport MUST have seats that are firmly secured and
adequate for the number of persons to be carried. Tools and materials MUST be secured to
prevent movement if they present a hazard.
Safety Features
Occupants of Company-owned, rented, or leased vehicles should be familiar with the
safety features for that vehicle as described in the vehicle owner’s guide.
Warning Lights
Many vehicles include warning lights (instrument panel) to inform the operator of
potential malfunctions. If a warning light activates, the vehicle should be serviced immediately
or as indicated in vehicle’s owner’s manual.
Rearview Mirrors
Exterior rearview mirrors should be installed on both sides of each Company vehicle to
improve visibility. Additional wide-angle or “fisheye” mirrors are also recommended because
they can greatly improve visibility in blind spots. When visibility is limited or a vehicle is to be
maneuvered in a confined area, a person outside the moving vehicle with an unobstructed view
of the area should be used as a spotter.
Driver Requirements
All drivers MUST meet the following minimum requirements to operate a motor vehicle
:
▪ Have a valid country / state driver's license.
▪ Be mentally alert and possess the physical ability to drive a motor vehicle
safely.
▪ Display a responsible attitude.
▪ Demonstrate the skills to operate the motor vehicle. Operators of commercial
vehicles may be required to obtain a commercial driver's license with endorsement(s) through
the local governmental licensing office, transportation department, or similar authority.
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Vehicle Loading
Beds Vehicle loading beds MUST be kept free of oil, grease, other chemicals or
hazardous materials.
Rated Capacities
Vehicle and tire load capacities MUST NOT be exceeded
Speed Limits
The driver of a Company-owned, rented, or leased vehicle MUST NOT exceed the
maximum posted speed limit and MUST always drive at a safe speed considering the condition
of the vehicle, road, traffic, and weather even if less than the posted speed. Where vision is
restricted, the driver MUST slow to a speed that permits the safe navigation of curves, hills, or
intersections.
Vehicle in Motion
Personnel MUST NOT enter or exit a vehicle while it is in motion.
! CAUTION: Do not drive a vehicle with a door open or with any other compartment
unsecured.
Seat Belt
Use The driver and passengers MUST always wear seat belts and shoulder harnesses, if
they are provided. Passengers of company-owned, rented, or leased vehicles MUST ride in the
designed seating areas. No more than three employees are permitted to ride on bench-type seats
(both on and off the job). Passengers MUST NOT ride in truck beds or platforms.
Inspection for Potential Hazards

A driver should walk around the vehicle to inspect for potential hazards before entering
and driving the vehicle. Based on local site / manufacturer suggested intervals, check the engine
compartment for basic maintenance requirements including proper fluid levels.
Clearing Windows
Before driving, window surfaces should be cleared of any materials such as ice, frost,
mud, or water that can impair visibility.
Note: Clearing only a small place on the windshield does not allow proper visibility.
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Distracting Activities :
Driving requires full attention at all times. If performing other tasks becomes necessary,
the vehicle MUST be pulled to a safe location away from traffic or to the side of the road.
Drivers MUST NOT engage in distracting activities while a vehicle is in motion, such as:
▪ Using a mobile telephone, cellular phone or two way radio (incoming or
outgoing).
▪ Updating records including GPS directions The volume of radios and similar
devices should be kept to a level that permits the driver to be alert to sirens, horns, and other
audible signals.
Note: Passengers should not distract the driver
Driving in Reverse
Gear Motor vehicles with an obstructed rear view due to the vehicle design or the load
MUST NOT be operated in reverse gear unless both of the following conditions are met :
▪ The vehicle has a reverse signal alarm that can be heard above the surrounding
noise level.
▪ A worker (“spotter”) is used to guide the vehicle while it is backing up. - The
local site / organization may determine a rear view camera / object detector is adequate to
replace the spotter for select vehicles.
Note: For operations (mining) with frequent reversing in designated areas, the local site
may define a Safe Work Procedure (SWP) which does not require a spotter for reversing.
Hitchhikers
Vehicle operators MUST NOT pick up hitchhikers (persons along the roadway requesting
to ride along).
Vehicle Parking
The following guidelines apply for parking motor vehicles:
Only park in areas approved or designated by local authorities.
Park in locations that minimize the need to drive in reverse, either upon entering or exiting
the location. Reverse parking is preferred to head-in parking if drive thru parking is not feasible.
Do not interfere with other vehicular traffic or with the flow of operating equipment
(forklifts, cranes, etc.).
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For vehicles with manual transmissions, set the parking brake and place the gearshift in
either reverse or first gear.
For vehicles with automatic transmissions, shift the transmission to Park and set the
parking brake.
Note: In Arctic or cold weather environments where brakes may freeze in a locked
position, the use of the parking brake may not be feasible. In such cases, at least one wheel
MUST be chocked when parking or utilize a “parking ditch”.
31 Drilling
Drilling Crew Competency
The drilling crew MUST be competent to perform the assigned duties and activities
associated with the drilling operation. Competency includes understanding the relevant
guidelines for the type of facilities and operating techniques being used.
Safety Considerations for Drilling Activities
Planning and executing drilling activities MUST include consideration of the following
factors:
▪ PPE / Fall protection
▪ Electrical safety
▪ Emergency equipment
▪ Work Permit Programs
▪ Hand safety (pinch points, sharp edges, machinery, etc.)
▪ Ergonomics and proper body positioning
▪ Cranes, lifting, and working at heights (including dropped objects)
▪ Chemical exposures (including drilling fluids)
▪ Work environment
▪ Environmental sensitivities and potential impacts to the environment
Note: Factors in addition to those listed above may apply to a specific drilling activity. It
is the responsibility of the work team to consider all factors that may affect workplace safety.
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32 Confined Space Entry

Introduction
Safely working in a Confined Space requires an effective process to identify applicable
hazards, undesirable consequences, and suitable mitigation steps. Personnel performing
confined space entry MUST be properly trained and understand the potential risks associated
with the task. Where local regulatory requirements are more stringent than the Confined Space
Entry Standard, the regulations always prevail.
Expectations of Management :
Due to the potentially hazardous nature of confined space entry, the local management is
expected to ensure disciplined compliance with these safety expectations using as appropriate
inspections and audits. As a minimum, site management MUST ensure the following :
▪ Testing of the atmosphere for oxygen and hazardous chemicals
▪ Continuous monitoring of atmosphere during entry
▪ Use of personal (oxygen) monitors are addressed in the entry plan
▪ Ensure hazardous conditions and material is removed
▪ Positive isolation of energy sources
▪ Ensure compliance with mitigations including PPE’s
▪ Provide adequate personnel staffing for abnormal conditions with appropriate
training and equipment Ensure / demonstrate that emergency and rescue response is adequate
▪ Develop and ensure compliance with entry procedure.
Examples of Confined Spaces include the following (list not all-inclusive):

▪ Vessels (for example, towers, drums, pressure vessels)
▪ Storage tanks including floating roofs or compartments, silos, and hoppers
▪ The top surface of a floating tank roof and pontoons supporting a floating roof
▪ Transformers and similar structures
▪ Vessel skirts and stack liners
▪ Boilers, heaters, and furnaces
▪ Tank trucks, dump trucks, or concrete trucks
▪ Sewers, tunnels, large pipes, ducts, sumps, and shafts
▪ Excavated trenches or pits greater than 1.2 m (4 ft.) in depth including diked
area (dike over 1.2 m high) Enclosed cellar orcompressor, or cooling tower
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▪ Temporarily enclosed equipment lacking adequate ventilation
Note: Weather protection, asbestos removal, and spark containment shelters which are
designed for habitation and include adequate ventilation, do not meet the strict definition of a
confined space.
▪ Confined spaces within another larger confined space. Generally referred to as

an “entry within an entry” Engine crankcase and air intake chambers if large enough for entry.
Definitions and Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definitions
Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) Person trained to calibrate and properly use approved air
monitoring equipment to effectively evaluate the atmosphere
within the Confined Space.
APR Air-purifying respirator
BA Breathing apparatus, respirator
CFR Code of Federal Regulations U.S.
Class 1 Confined Space Entry Entry into a Confined Space that may be performed without
respiratory equipment
Class 1 Confined Space Entry Entry into a Confined Space that may be performed without
respiratory equipment
Class 2 Confined Space Entry Entry into a Confined Space that requires entrants to wear
appropriate respiratory apparatus. Class 2 Entry MUST have a
documented and approved Entry Plan identifying critical hazards,
applicable safeguards, and conditions requiring evacuation of the
Confined Space.
Confined Space An area that meets all three of the following requirements :
▪ Is not designed for continuous occupancy
▪ Is large enough and shaped such that a person can
enter his or her head into the space
▪ Has limited or restricted means of entry and exit
(man covers, congested inside confined space)
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Confined Space Entry (CSE) Entry into a permit required confined space occurs when the
breathing zone of the worker breaks the plane of the confined
space opening. The entire body does not have to be inside the
space for it to be considered an entry. IMPORTANT: Care must
be taken to protect workers from hazardous atmospheres near
openings even when the breathing zone of the worker does not
break the plane of the opening or space.
Gas-free Measured levels of potentially hazardous vapors
(hydrocarbons, benzene, toxics, and so forth) are negligible
relative to allowable limits. Atmospheric monitoring in a gas-free
Confined Space may be done periodically, rather than
continuously if reintroduction of hydrocarbons, toxic material, or
construction gases (oxygen, acetylene, argon, etc.) can be
positively prevented.
GFI Ground Fault Interrupter
Hazardous atmosphere entry Entry of one's head into a Confined Space with an internal
oxygen level above 23.5 percent or below 19.5 percent; flammable
vapor concentrations above zero percent LEL; or concentrations
of hazardous materials above allowable exposure limits. Entry into
spaces with a Hazardous Atmosphere is prohibited, except as
noted for Class 2 Entry
H2S Hydrogen sulfide
IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health. The concentration
of a potentially hazardous material at which significant physical
consequences can occur with only brief exposure.
JSA Job Safety Analysis
LEL Lower explosive limit (in percent) ; concentration at which
a flammable vapor may ignite in air.
m Meter
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NORM Naturally occurring radioactive material
OEL Occupational exposure limit
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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PPE Personal protective equipment

SAR Supplied-air respirator; respirator may be supplied air from
an air-line (umbilical) or via a self-contained supply (SCBA).
SSH&E Safety, Security, Health, and Environment
Standby Person A person who manages all entries into a Confined Space by
ensuring personnel are signed in and out. Standby Person also
coordinates communications with workers inside the Confined
Space and initiates rescue in case of an emergency.
WAH Working at height
Hazard types and examples :

The hazards associated with the Confined Space and the tasks to be performed within the
Space MUST be systematically identified and controlled before Confined Space Entry can
proceed. Consideration MUST also be given to hazards in adjoining spaces with common walls
(bulkheads, coffer dams) above, below, and around the space to be entered. Significant potential
hazards for consideration in Confined Space Entry include :
▪ Atmospheric contaminants – potentially harmful vapors or fumes from residual
materials in the space, or from work conducted in the Space (welding fumes, and so forth)
▪ Oxygen deficiency – oxygen levels below 19.5 percent, requiring a supplied-air
respirator
▪ Oxygen enrichment – oxygen levels above 23.5 percent, potentially causing
unanticipated oxidation or combustion reactions
▪ Hazardous or toxic substances – residual materials in the Space at
concentrations above allowable exposure limits, or residues that may generate or release
potentially hazardous substances if disturbed (i.e. H2S)
▪ Radiation sources – naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) sources
or radiation producing devices (such as nucleonic level devices)
▪ Difficult access and egress – small or difficult access to the space that may
restrict or hinder egress in case of evacuation
▪ Unstable internal structures – structures or components within the space that are
subject to unexpected shifting or movement, including accumulated sediments or work
structures such as ladders or scaffolds Live equipment inside the confined space / mechanical
hazards – operating systems that cannot be fully isolated or de-energized. The hazard may be
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equipment that is either not LOTO or mechanically free to move. Example: A sewer running
through an excavation or an agitator inside a tank
▪ Heat (or cold) stress – abnormally hot (or cold) conditions related to working in
the Confined Space
▪ Biological hazards – Molds and mildews found in dark damp spaces that can
irritate the respiratory system or in extreme cases cause oxygen deficiency inside the space
▪ High noise level – noise levels that can complicate communications. Excessive
noise that can also harm workers hearing and increase worker fatigue
▪ Engulf -- Contains material that has the potential for consuming an entrant.
▪ Trap -- Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could become
entrapped or asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by a floor that slopes downward and
tapers to a smaller cross section.
Confined Space Entrant
All personnel entering a Confined Space MUST be appropriately trained in the
requirements of the Confined Space Entry taking place and MUST comply with the safeguards
and practices prescribed for the Entry. Follow the site entry procedures and WMS requirements.
Communication with the Standby Person MUST be maintained for safety status.
Entry Supervisor
Require strict disciplined approach to all safety requirements related to CSE activity.
Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or
symptoms, and consequences of the exposure. Confirms all participants comply with the PLAN,
procedure, Permit, JSA, PPE and training requirements. Verify all isolation, ventilation and gas
testing are adequate and complete. Provide final authority for entry, monitor changing
conditions and act accordingly.
Authorized Gas Tester
Appropriate site management approves Authorized Gas Testers (AGTs) for the type of
testing they are allowed to perform. Prior to Confined Space Entry, the AGT MUST confirm
the internal atmosphere is within accepted limits for planned entry. An AGT MUST also
regularly monitor the internal atmosphere in the Confined Space and confirm the operability
and calibration of the monitoring equipment. The AGT MUST take appropriate precautions
because of the breathing space at the confined space opening while gas testing.
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Standby Person
A Standby Person remains outside the Confined Space and documents the movement of
personnel in and out of the Confined Space. The Standby Person also serves as a focal point for
communications between personnel inside the Space and those outside. In the event of an
emergency, the Standby Person is responsible for summoning rescue and response resources
and verifying all personnel within the Space are accounted for.
Emergency Response Team
An Emergency Response Team is a team of individuals that immediately respond to an
emergency in a confined space. They shall be equipped, trained, drilled and proficient in
Confined Space Entry as well as rescue techniques appropriate to the hazards and space to be
entered. (also referred to as a Rescue Team).
Confined Space Entrants
Prior to entering a Confined Space, personnel MUST be trained in the hazards present,
required precautions and safeguards, proper use of equipment and the applicable emergency
procedures. Entrants MUST be medically evaluated and qualified when using supplied-air
respirator (SAR) as personal protective equipment (PPE) for confined space entry.
Authorized Gas Tester
Persons performing atmospheric testing in a Confined Space MUST be trained and
competent to perform the work safely.
Tools and equipment
The facility MUST maintain and make available Confined Space rescue equipment
suitable for the Confined Space Entry circumstances of the location (for example, vertical entry,
horizontal entry). Tools and equipment (electrical lighting and power cords) used in Confined
Space MUST be compatible with the electrical classification of the work area. Portable tools
(drill, grinder) MUST be connected to a ground fault interrupter (GFI) circuit. Other electrical
equipment MUST be bonded to the structure / shell of the confined space. Air horns (venturi)
and pneumatic powered fans MUST only exhaust and not “blow into” the confined space
(unless breathing air quality air supply is used). Electrical powered fans may blow either way.
MSDS
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or other documentation listing each of the
hazards that can be expected in a confined space shall be available to all members of the CSE
team including the rescue team and medical facility.
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Class 1&2 Entry PPE

Entrants into a Class 1 Confined Space generally do not require any respiratory protective
equipment (RPE) unless required by the proposed work activity. Entrants into a Class 2
Confined Space MUST wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in accordance with the
Entry Plan. (Refer to Section 26.10 Table 1-1 for CSE Classification).
Personal Monitors
Personal monitors may not be necessary for simple entries where continuous monitoring
is effective. However, for complex entries (such as vessels with multiple compartments, trayed
towers, weirs and sumps), personal monitors MUST be addressed in the Entry Plan and if
utilized, the monitor MUST be selected for the particular hazard (O2, H2S, CO). Personnel
wearing such monitors MUST be trained to recognize the information and alarms they provide.
The use of individual monitors does not alter the requirement for continuous gas monitoring of
other toxic hazards.
Confined Space Entry Requirements
The confined space entry MUST have a detail plan addressing the following:
Work scope and schedule MSDS information and actions

Hazards & mitigations Participants, qualifications
Approvals and admin. controls Execution documents-LOTO,
JSA
Vessel preparation procedure Emergency response / rescue
plans
The plan MUST be fit for the work scope, reviewed by a competent person, approved by
Site Management and communicated to each participant.
Permits
Each organization MUST institute and maintain Confined Space Entry workpermitting
procedures in accordance with the Company’s Management System
Inert Entry
Work within an enclosure with an inert atmosphere is potentially hazardous because it is
not a life sustaining atmosphere. Inert entry is to be avoided if possible but if necessary, a robust
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review of strict procedures MUST be accomplished. The following MUST be vigorously

applied to mitigate the risk :
▪ A “Structured Risk Assessment” & Sr. Management written approval.
▪ A detail execution plan with emphasis on rescue
▪ Certified inert entry training
▪ Current respirator training and fit testing
▪ Emergency rescue personnel, plans and equipment (These services may be
provided by a Specialty contractor if timely response is adequate)
▪ Radio communication with all entrants
▪ Primary and secondary supplied air bottles with emergency egress bottle
▪ An umbilical cord with a steel cable for emergency extraction may be used only
if the removal of the entrant is unimpeded within the confined space
▪ Personnel shall not be permitted to work in a flammable atmosphere
▪ Continuous gas monitoring of the confined space is required to maintain the
proper inert atmosphere to prevent flammable occurrences.
▪ Appropriate exclusion zones MUST be established.
Positive isolation
The Confined Space MUST be positively isolated from all sources of potentially
hazardous materials and energy sources. Positive isolation from process systems is achieved by
disconnecting and blanking all connections to the Space, or by installing spectacle blinds. These
methods create a physical separation between the process system and the Confined Space.
Excavations which do not generally have process isolations MUST address other contaminants.
Where it is not possible to provide positive isolation on all connections, a Structured Risk
Assessment of the configuration MUST be conducted and additional precautions put in place
to prevent the leakage of contaminants into the Confined Space. Testing MUST be done to
determine and monitor the effectiveness of any alternate isolation methods. Note: If positive
isolation is not practicable, testing MUST be CONTINUOUS with audible alarms and staffed
as appropriate. The use of personal monitors by the entrants is in addition to continuous
monitoring of the confined space. Where positive isolation is not achieved, Management review
of the Structured Risk Assessment and approval to proceed MUST be in writing.
Process Clearing
Process fluids MUST be removed from the confined space and the interior steamed,
washed and rinsed as appropriate to make the interior safe. The interior MUST be cleaned as
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necessary to render the interior safe for entry. In some instances special attention MUST be
given to baffles, sumps, weirs and other potentially hidden areas which may not be completely
cleared of HC or toxic material.
Construction Hazards
Controls MUST be in place to prevent the introduction of construction hazards such as
contaminated air, flammable products / coatings, excessive cutting gases and welding fumes.
Cutting hoses MUST be removed from the confined space when not in use or disconnected
from the cylinder regulators. Gas cylinders MUST never be allowed inside a confined space.
Electrical isolation
Electrically-powered devices and nuclear sources connected to the Confined Space
MUST be de-energized, locked-out, or removed and tested to confirm zero energy. Electrical
GFI panel boards MUST NOT be allowed inside a confined space.
Mechanical isolation
Movable mechanical devices (mixers, agitators) MUST be made immovable, and tested
to confirm zero energy.
Determining entry classification
Confined Space Entry Classification is determined by the air and vapor quality inside the
Confined Space, as defined in the table below.  Class 1 Confined Space Entry may be
conducted without respiratory protective equipment (RPE).  Class 2 Confined Space Entry
requires the use of RPE by entrants into the Confined Space.
Table 1-1 Confined Space Entry Classification

Gas/Vapor Class 1 Without Class 2 RPE Comments
RPE required
Oxygen 19.5 to 23.5 Greater than 16 An oxygen reading of
percent but less than 19.5 other then ~ 20.9 percent should
percent be investigated and understood.
Entry is not allowed for oxygen
content above 23.5 percent.
(oxygen enrichment).
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Flammability zero percent less than 10 * Class 2 Entry above 10

lower explosive limit percent LEL percent LEL may be allowed
(LEL) zero percent * zero percent only if a Structured Risk
LEL for Hot Work LEL for Hot Work Assessment for the entry is
completed and approved at the
appropriate level. Entry above
20 percent LEL is not allowed
due to elevated risk of fire and
explosion.
Other toxic or less than less than * Class 1 Entry above 8-
harmful materials occupational exposure immediately hour OEL may be allowed with
limit (OEL) (8-hour dangerous to life or use of proper RPE.
Average OEL)* health (IDLH)
Emergency rescue exceptions

Confined Space Entry by trained rescue personnel wearing RPE may be approved for
conditions outside those listed for Class 1 or Class 2 Entry in the event of emergency rescue.
Such exceptions MUST be consistent with the approved Rescue Plan for the original task.
Pre-entry gas testing

The Entry plan should identify the gas testing requirements before and during confined
space entry. Prior to Entry by any personnel, the atmosphere inside the Confined Space MUST
be tested by an Authorized Gas Tester (AGT). Utilize the appropriate instrument (passive or
aspirated) for the atmosphere to be tested. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
calibration, accuracy, service and time response. Gas testing is required to :
▪ Identify the potential hazards in the Confined Space
▪ Identify proper meters to test for the types and levels of contamination expected
▪ Identify the PPE and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
▪ Verify that conditions in the Confined Space are acceptable for Entry, consistent
with the Entry Plan Gas testing to determine the Entry Class and presence of potential
contaminants MUST be performed with the ventilation system off for at least 30 minutes before
starting the tests to allow for more stable readings and to provide a measure of potential
exposure in the event of a ventilation system failure. Note the exception at “AGT entry for gas
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testing” below. The ventilation system MUST be on if the AGT enters the confined space for
gas testing purposes.
Representative gas testing
Initial gas testing MUST provide representative results for the entire area within the Space
where personnel are located. Due to size, shape or complexity of the space, secondary testing
from inside the space may be required prior to beginning work. Confined Space gas testing
MUST include measurement of the following :
BASIS ADDITIONAL
Oxygen content Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
Flammability (percent LEL) Benzene (C6H6)
Toxic gas measurements Toxic Vapors
Enclosures within Confined

Spaces (Entry within an entry) Enclosures and Confined Spaces within larger Confined
Spaces (for example, pontoons in a floating roof tank) MUST be treated as separate Confined
Spaces and individually gas tested before Entry into the smaller Space may be authorized. Each
internal Confined Space MUST have its own atmospheric monitoring (gas test) record.
Atmospheric monitoring within an internal Confined Space MUST continue throughout the
period of personnel entry into that Space. Continuous gas monitoring MUST have an audible
alarm and be staffed appropriately
AGT entry for gas testing
If the Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) needs to enter the Confined Space to conduct
accurate initial gas testing, he or she MUST use appropriate PPE and equipment consistent with
Class 2 Entry to conduct the initial test (selfcontained breathing apparatus, intrinsically safe
devices, and so forth). Ventilation MUST be resumed prior to entry of any person, including
the AGT. All confined space entry permit requirements MUST be completed prior to the entry
of the AGT for additional measurements, including the Standby person at the location. A rescue
team prepared for and equipped for potential rescue MUST be present if the AGT enters the
Confined Space to perform gas testing. Once the confined space atmosphere is initially
determined safe, subsequent entry for testing does not require a rescue team at the entry unless
conditions change. A stand-by is required at the entry for any additional gas testing which
requires entry by the AGT.
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Note: If entry is required for gas testing, the process MUST be documented in the “Plan”
which includes a stand-by and a rescue plan.
Pre-entry gas test results
Confined Space Entry MUST NOT be authorized until gas test results verify oxygen
content, flammability, and all toxic gases in the space are within acceptable limits, consistent
with the Entry Plan and the Table above. Gas test results are recorded on the Entry Permit, and
are a prerequisite for authorization of the Permit. If appropriate, test results should be trended
each shift to help detect gradual changing conditions.
Working in the Confined Space Permits
Work within a confined space requires a permit-to-work in accordance with the
appropriate Work Management System (WMS). Only trained and competent Site Authorities
can approve an Entry Permit. A copy of the Entry Permit MUST be displayed outside the
Confined Space. Work activity within a confined space MUST be addressed by a separate
permit-to-work. The permit MUST address the particular hazards and mitigations of the
activity. Hot work, cleaning, radiography, etc. will require a separate properly executed permit.
Before a permit can be issued, a fresh air ventilation system MUST be provided and MUST be
adequate to remove fumes and gases created by the planned work. An engineered ventilation
system may be required in some cases. No forced ventilation system is required where a natural
draft is established / adequate. If CSE conditions change, entrants MUST immediately exit a
confined space, the permit MUST be voided or suspended until conditions are re-evaluated,
corrected and approval is received to re-issue or resume the permitted work. Entry Permits
MUST be re-authorized at the start of each work shift. Reauthorization includes new gas testing
by the AGT.
Exception: A “non-permit required confined space entry” may be allowed under specific
conditions (i.e. safe excavations). The exception MUST comply with local regulations
Permitting Multiple Confined Spaces

Entry into a confined space from within another entry (Entry within an entry) requires
two separate permits and an entry plan addressing the complex requirements of a double entry.
If the job includes entry into multiple inter-connected Confined Spaces, or Confined Spaces
within larger Confined Spaces, the Site Authority specifies the number and scope of Entry
Permits required to properly manage the work. The permit requirements for the larger confined
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space fully apply to the smaller space. The entry PLAN and permits MUST determine the
Stand-by requirements for the 2nd space entry. Note: If Hot Work is permitted for the smaller
space, it MUST be established for the larger space first. Regardless of the number of Entry
Permits, separate atmospheric monitoring (gas tests) MUST be maintained and recorded for
each Confined Space being entered.
SIMOPS
Permitting, hazard recognition and monitoring MUST consider simultaneous activities
that may impact the safety conditions or workers of a confined space.
Gas testing during Entry
Sufficient periodic re-testing should be conducted as appropriate for the risk. Continuous
monitoring for oxygen, hydrocarbon, and toxic vapors MUST be conducted to ensure that the
confined space atmosphere does not exceed the allowable limits for safe entry. Initial gas tests
should be conducted no more than one hour prior to Confined Space Entry. Re-entry after work
stoppage requires a re-test.
Access control
Access to the Confined Space MUST be monitored and documented during Entry. Only
personnel authorized to enter the Space may be allowed access. A Standby Person MUST be
stationed outside the access point at all times during Entry. The Standby Person is responsible
for maintaining an accurate count of personnel within the Space. If there are multiple access
points to the Space, a sufficient number of Standby Persons MUST be assigned to adequately
monitor and manage all access. When multiple Standby Persons are used, they MUST have a
means of communicating to effectively coordinate activities. When a Confined Space is not
authorized for entry, a physical barrier and "No Entry" sign MUST be secured at each access
point to the Space. The signs and barriers MUST provide an EFFECTIVE control to prevent
unauthorized access.
Work completion
When all work in the Confined Space has been completed, all equipment and materials
not associated with the ongoing operation MUST be removed. In addition, all personnel
involved with the Entry MUST exit the Confined Space and be accounted for outside the
entrance by the Standby Person. A physical barrier and "No Entry" sign MUST be secured at
each access to the Space until it is returned to service. The CSE work permit (s) MUST be
properly closed after the work site is made safe.
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Closing a Confined Space

Prior to closing the Confined Space, the Supervisor MUST verify that all personnel,
equipment, and materials have been removed. When it has been confirmed that personnel,
equipment, and materials have been removed, the site may proceed with closing and returning
the space to operating status (or normal condition in the case of fabrication).
Site emergency response plans
Each site where Confined Space Entry may occur MUST have a site Emergency Response
Plan that describes emergency procedures for Confined Space rescue. The Plan MUST address
the following requirements:
▪ Rescue personnel stationed at the vessel entry (if required). Confined Space
entry to gas test requires rescue personnel stationed at the vessel entry for the initial test or until
the atmosphere is determined safe.
▪ Notifications necessary to activate the emergency response system and the
appropriate Incident Management System
▪ Personnel trained in Confined Space rescue, including the use of Supplied-air
respirator (SARs) or Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
▪ Rescuers with current certifications and appropriate refresher drills (minimum
annually)
▪ Equipment to assist the retrieval of an injured person from a Confined Space
▪ List of hazards that might be present in the space
▪ First aid medical response
▪ Medical evacuation Confined Spaces with complex internals (for example,
trayed towers) or difficult access MUST also have a documented Emergency Response Plan
specifically for the planned Entry.
During a Confined Space Entry, the site MUST have Confined Space emergency rescue
resources (personnel and equipment) available for timely response as defined by the “PLAN”.
These resources MUST be informed of the location, scope, and timing of the Confined Space
Entry, and layout of the Space including internal equipment.
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33 Environmental Management
Introduction
Construction activities include demolition work, site preparation, building maintenance
or repair work, the operation of vehicles entering or leaving the construction site, and activities
(at or within the immediate vicinity of a construction site) of persons who perform work at the
site, or tasks connected with work at the site.
Activities at construction sites can result in the discharge of polluted water that
detrimentally affects local watercourses or the marine environment, emission of noise, dust, or
odours that cause nuisance or potential health impacts, the escape of litter from the site, or
excavation or importation of unsuitable fill materials. All of these potential off-site impacts
should be considered prior to construction occurring and an effective plan should be developed
to manage impacts on the natural environment, and to prevent foreseeable nuisance and health
impacts on sensitive receivers.
Regulation of environment management

Law N° 96/12 of 5 august 1996 relative to environment management
▪ Loi N°98/015 du 14 juillet 1998 relative aux établissements classés dangereux,
insalubres ou incommodes
▪ Loi N°92/007 du 14 août 1992 portant Code du Travail
▪ Loi N°77/11 du 13 juillet 1977 portant réparation et prévention des accidents de
travail et maladies professionnelles
▪ Loi N°64/LF/23 du 13 novembre 1964 portant protection de la santé publique
▪ Loi N° 98/005 du 14 avril 1998 portant régime de l’eau.
▪ La loi n°2004/003 du 21 Avril 2004 régissant l’urbanisme au Cameroun
▪ La loi n°98/20 du 24 décembre 1998 régissant les appareils à pression de gaz et à
pression de vapeur d’eau
▪ Loi N° 2015/018 du 21 Décembre 2015 régissant l'activité commerciale au
Cameroun
▪ Loi N° 98/013 du 14 Juillet relative à la concurrence
▪ Loi N° 2018/020 du 11 Décembre portant loi-cadre sur la sécurité sanitaire des
aliments
▪ Loi No 096/11 du 05 Août 1996 relative à la normalisation
▪ Décret N° 2013/0171/PM du 14/02/2013 fixant les modalités de réalisation des
études d’impact environnemental et social
▪ Décret N°99/818/PM du 09 novembre 1999 fixant les modalités d’implantation et
d’exploitation des établissements classés dangereux, insalubres ou incommodes
▪ Décret No 2015/1373/PM du 08 juin 2015 fixant les modalités d’exercice de
certaines compétences transférées par l’Etat aux communes en matière
d’environnement.
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▪ Décret N° 2011/2585/PM du 23 Août 2011 qui réglemente les nuisances sonores

et olfactives. Le présent décret porte réglementation des nuisances sonores et
olfactives sur l’ensemble du territoire.
▪ Décret N° 2012/2809/PM du 26 septembre 2012 fixant les conditions de tri, de
collecte, de stockage, de transport, de récupération, de recyclage, de traitement et
d’élimination finale des déchets
▪ L’arrêté n°0001/MINEPDED du 08/02/2016 fixant les différentes catégories
d’opérations dont la réalisation est soumise à une évaluation environnementale
stratégique ou à une étude d’impact environnemental et social
▪ L’arrêté no 039/MTPS/LMT du 26 Novembre 1984 fixant les mesures générales
d’hygiène et de sécurité sur les lieux de travail
▪ Circulaire no 000803/ANOR du 06 octobre 2010 relative à la certification des
produits alimentaires, matières premières, additifs alimentaires et ingrédients
importés
Interface with other activities

Interface liaison will take place on a case-by-case basis through the DPA focal point to
ensure that there is coordination between other activities going on in the Douala Port. AFISA
will ensure that its activities are performed within the perimeter fence as allocated. Construction
Access Routes remain unobstructed by the Proposed Scheme works and that any additional
construction traffic mitigation measures required to deal with cumulative impacts are managed
appropriately.
In case of a need to execute some operations outside the dedicated project area, then
AFISA will request specific authorization from the port prior to start any activities.
Environmental awareness and training
Prior to works commencing onsite, environmental requirements and expectations would
be communicated to all site personnel, including sub-contractors, as part of induction training.
Site induction would be mandatory for all employees, sub-contractors and visitors to the
development site. Specific training would be provided, where necessary, to nominated
personnel to address any incidents or emergencies that could have a potential to cause
environmental pollution. This training would be provided to staff via toolbox talks, and may
address issues such as the following:
▪ Water Pollution;
▪ Spill Control;
▪ Noise Pollution;
▪ Dust Pollution;
▪ Waste Management
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Environmental emergency procedures

Refer to section 28, P. 78 of the current document
Surface water, Groundwater and Soil Management

During construction works, the main potential impacts upon surface water quality,
groundwater quality and soils would be the release of suspended solids during soil disturbance
works and the release of potentially polluting substances, such as hydrocarbons (fuels and oils)
and uncured concrete.
The following control measures will be implemented to avoid groundwater contamination
and improve surface water management :
▪ Waste water quality controlled will be conducted on annual basis to ensure good
quality of the release from the muddy water separator unit
▪ Water from concrete and drilling works, would be pumped to a temporary
decantation basin.
▪ Water from decantation basin would be sent to the muddy water separator
container and slowly released to existing gutters.
▪ A filter would be provided at the pump inlet and, where required, dewatering bags
or silt fences would be used at the outlet to retain any potential silt entrained in
the water. Pumping operations would be supervised at all times ;
▪ The muddy water separator will be inspected on a daily basis to ensure it is
working as designated and appropriate repairs performed if needed
▪ The silt from the decantation basin would be retrieve and temporary stored in a
mud dryer basin
▪ The soil from drilling operations and concrete activities will be temporary stored
on site and transported by trucks to an approved treatment unit.
▪ Contractor in charge of soil transportation from site must provide all the necessary
documentation from the soil treatment unit
▪ All construction plant machinery and equipment would be maintained in good
working order and regularly inspected;
▪ A designated area for the storage of hydrocarbons would be established by the
construction works contractor and inspected on a regular basis ;
▪ Spill kits, adequately stocked with spill clean-up materials such as booms and
absorbent pads, would be readily available onsite;
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▪ Excavated materials would be stockpiled onsite, segregated into topsoil and

subsoils, and reused in reinstatement activities where possible;
▪ Any fill and aggregate material required onsite would be sourced from reputable,
local quarries.
Noise Management
Construction noise, while inherently noisy and disruptive, is temporary in duration. It is
anticipated that the construction of the proposed development would take approximately
fifthteen months to complete. The works involving heavy machinery for the purposes of
excavation, the preparation of building foundations and passing construction traffic usually
cause the most disturbances to nearby residents.
Follow the requirements from section 13, page 24 of the current document for appropriate
control measures to implement.
Waste Management
It is anticipated that the following categories of waste may be generated during the
construction of the project :
Waste type Origin

Concrete Waste concrete may arise due to surplus concrete from
pouring and demolition activities.
Wood waste may arise during construction works,
Wood including building and shuttering works, due to damaged
/ defected wood, off-cuts and surplus wood.
Glass Glass waste may arise due to damaged / defected glass
and accidental breakages.
Plastic waste may arise due to damaged / defected
Plastic products
Waste metal may arise due to damaged / defected metal,
Metals (including alloys) off-cuts and surplus metal.
Excavated soils and stones waste would arise during site
Soils and Stones excavations and earth-moving activities.
Waste may arise due to damaged / defected insulation
Insulation materials panels and off-cuts.
Green waste would arise during site clearance works,
Biodegradable waste with the removal of existing vegetation at the site, foods
waste.
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Biological waste From the site toilets sewage
Other waste materials which may arise during construction works in small volumes
include:
▪ Waste Oils and Liquid Fuels
▪ Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
▪ Cables
▪ Paints
▪ Wood Preservatives
▪ Batteries
▪ Rags and soil contaminated with hydrocarbons
Throughout the construction phase, wastes generated would be managed by the

construction works contractor in order of priority in accordance with the hierarchy of waste
management as shown below :
Waste Management Control

33.9.1 Waste Storage Area
▪ A designated waste storage area located away from the River wouri, would be
established by the construction works contractor for hazardous waste.
▪ Suitable waste receptacles / skips would be provided by the appointed waste
contractor(s) during the construction phase, with skips / bins allocated to specific waste
streams to avoid contamination.
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▪ The number and size of waste receptacles / skips would be determined following the
appointment of the waste contractor(s).
▪ Waste receptacles would be appropriately labelled. Where waste fuels and oils are
generated, they would be stored within a bunded container within the designated waste
storage area.
▪ Any hazardous materials would be stored separately from non-hazardous waste, and
would be stored within bunded containers / upon a bund where appropriate.
▪ The removal of waste from the site would be undertaken on a regular basis, preventing
large volumes of waste accumulating onsite.
▪ Non hazardous waste would be removed on a daily basis and thrown into the existing
ADP non hazardous waste container
▪ Record of non hazardous and hazardous waste collected, stored or transported to the
approved treatment location must be kept by the respectives contractor’s QHSE
managers.
▪ Waste management documentation would be initiated and kept as per the regulatory
requirements.
33.9.2 Waste Contractors

▪ The collection of hazardous wastes from the site would be undertaken by suitably
authorised waste hauliers, and would only be recycled / recovered or disposed of at
suitably licenced waste facilities.
▪ The construction works contractor would appoint a waste contractor(s) for the
construction phase.
▪ The waste contractor(s) appointed for the project would have experience in construction
waste management and would be appropriately licenced, holding the relevant waste
collection permit and/or waste licences for the types of waste anticipated to be generated
during construction works.
▪ The construction works contractor would ensure that copies of all waste contractors’
collection permits and licences would be available for inspection
Waste Minimisation Waste minimisation and prevention would be the responsibilities of
the construction works contractor, who would ensure the following:
▪ The efficient ordering and purchasing of materials to reduce surplus materials ;
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▪ Materials would be ordered in appropriate sequence to minimise materials stored on

site;
▪ The correct storage of materials to minimise the generation of damaged materials, for
example keeping materials packaged until they are ready to be used and storing
materials which are vulnerable to water damage via precipitation under cover and raised
above the ground;
▪ The handling of materials with care, to avoid undue damage;
▪ The return of uncured concrete to the batching plant where possible;
▪ The re-use of shutters for concrete works;
▪ Where possible, excavated subsoil and topsoil would be reused for the reinstatement of
the development site. The construction works contractor would reuse materials onsite
where possible. In particular, inert wastes such as concrete, soils and stones would be
used for infilling activities where suitable and where required.
Monitoring and Auditing

33.10.1 Reporting and Record keeping
The AFISA QHSE Manager, would ensure that appropriate, detailed records are
maintained during the construction phase of the project. Environmental records would include
waste and site inspection records and where relevant, environmental incident and complaints
records.
Where relevant to the associated works, statutory inspection records would be maintained for
such activities as excavations and lifting gear.
Where necessary and as requested by the local authority, copies of relevant construction activity
records can be made available. In the event of an environmental incident occurring at the site
with the potential to cause environmental pollution, the Project Manager would notify the
clients and the relevant third parties as soon as practicable. Such environmental incidents may
include:
▪ Fire;
▪ Water pollution event;
▪ Hydrocarbon or chemical spill;
▪ Excessive noise;
▪ Excessive dust.
Any complaints and/or incidents would be reported to the Project Manager. The QHSE
Manager would be responsible for developing and maintaining a register of complaints and a
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register of incidents, with details on follow-up actions. The Project Manager would notify the
clients as soon as practicable of any environmental complaint or incident.
Environmental Performance Monitoring

The AFISA and contractor’s QHSE team would be present at the development site during
working hours, to ensure activities are undertaken in a safe and environmentally soundly
manner.
33.11.1 Environmental Monitoring
The contractor’s QHSE representatives would undertake regular site inspections and audits, at
least weekly, to monitor the environmental performance of the site and address any potential
environmental issues such as dust, litter and noise. Site inspections and audits would include
the following:
▪ Assessment of public access roads;
▪ Assessment of neighbouring properties;
▪ Chemical and hydrocarbon storage area ;
▪ Waste storage area ;
▪ Spoil area.
▪ Decantation area
▪ Mud drying area
▪ Muddy water separator
▪ Water outlet
33.11.2 Monitoring Compliance Reports
▪ Site inspections and audits would be undertaken by the QHSE managers on a regular
basis, at least weekly.
▪ These site inspections and audits would monitor the environmental performance of the
site.
▪ Where works are determined to be in breach of any specifications outlined within the
EMP, the QHSE Manager shall notify the Project Manager, who would raise a non-
compliance report and notify the clients as soon as practicable.
▪ Non-compliance reports may also be raised as a result of an incident or potential
incident, the receipt of a complaint or as a result of a regulatory inspection or audit.
▪ The non-compliance report would include details on the nature of the non-compliance,
the proposed corrective action required, action taken to prevent recurrence and
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verification that the corrective actions have been undertaken and the non-compliance
has been closed out.
▪ Any non-compliances would be discussed at the QHSE meetings between the
construction works contractor and clients.
33.11.3 Procedures to review inspections and steps to adrress Non-Compliances

▪ The AFISA QHE Manager would be responsible for reviewing inspections, audits and
any arising non-compliances.
▪ A review schedule would be decided upon between the construction contractors and the
clients upon the approval of the EMP ;
▪ All non-compliances would be investigated immediately, and the construction works
contractor would aim to close out non-compliances as soon as possible.
▪ The statuses of any non-compliances would be discussed at the fortnightly meetings
between the construction works contractor and clients.
34 Conclusion
This QHSE plan has been prepared to demonstrate the commitment of AFISA and its
contractors to quality, health, safety and environment management at the proposed development
site, and outlines the work practices and control measures that would be implemented by the
construction works contractor throughout the construction period to ensure that potential
impacts are effectively managed, reduced or eliminated. The QHSE plan is considered a “live”
document and would be reviewed and updated as appropriate upon approval and as necessary
as construction works progress.
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Table des matières

First Aid Kits ......................................................................................................................... 23

Job Preparation : .................................................................................................................... 46

25 Traffic Management .................................................................................................................. 55

26.1.8 Abrasive Wheel Grinders .............................................................................................. 63

27.8.20 Straight and Extension............................................................................................... 74

29.1.10 Incident Response Flowchart .................................................................................... 86

Authorized Gas Tester ........................................................................................................... 96

Interface with other activities ............................................................................................. 107

1. Acronyms and Abbreviations

3 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

5 GENERAL WORKERS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Avoiding unsafe activities such as fighting, scuffling, “horseplay”, and practical

• Before commissioning equipment or returning it to service, verify that the associated

• Personally following safety and security procedures

Responsibilities of Contractor Workers

▪ Challenge personnel without proper identification and/or authorization. Do not allow

Movement of people and vehicles on site

Personnel entry and Exit Management

Good entry and exit management

▪ Worn or slick stair treads with round edges

Slippery Walking Conditions :

Protective Measures – 85-94 dBA

Hearing protection MUST be worn in the following circumstances:

Protective Measures – 105 dBA and Above

15 Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS

▪ Maintaining adequate ventilation where potentially hazardous materials are handled.

17 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

▪ Housekeeping at construction sites, buildings, warehouses and offices are important to

Storing Large Quantities

▪ Visually inspect the equipment for damage

Roles and Responsibilities

Hor work General work

Re-instatement of permits is generally the responsibility of the approving authority but

▪ Task Hazard Analysis (THA)

The PTWS MUST address the process of energy isolation to:

The site/organization/Company-endorsed Lock Out-Tag Out (LOTO) process for energy

▪ Alternate lock out methods such as a Tag-Out system

Excavators / Backhoes Forklifts

▪ Operate at speeds safe for the conditions and maintain stability

Motorized equipment operators MUST NOT:

▪ Use equipment if it is not in proper working order

23 Lifting Equipment, Cranes, and Rigging

▪ Project Manager – Decision maker for the construction site or plant

24 Maintenance and Construction Activities

24.2.1 Hot Work

! WARNING: Plastic-case lighters or matches MUST NOT be on your person around

Engine-driven welding machines MUST meet the following requirements:

▪ Controls and accessories are in good operating condition.

24.4.3 Placing and Storing Cylinders :

24.5.2 PPE for Concrete Work Concrete :

slides or cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, a hazardous atmosphere, water

24.6.7 High Pressure Water Cleaning General Safety

24.6.8 HPWC Lance :

Painting and Coating Safety :

24.9.2 Rolling or Moving Scaffolds

24.9.6 Accessing Scaffolds

▪ Controls shall be established to prevent mixing of loads.

25.3.2 Protective Equipment

25.4.1 Working in Groups

25.4.5 Striking Tool Handles :

25.4.7 Holders for Striking Tools :

25.4.11 Adjustable Wrenches