TREXM OIL AND GAS SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED

NAVGAS LIMITED

- METHOD STATEMENT-
DOCUMENT NUMBER : TSNL- ENG- WMS- 0011

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WORK METHOD STATEMENT

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B 12-DEC-23 ISSUED FOR REVIEW O. BANJO CYRIL. O G. OGBECHE

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 SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING WORK Document number:
NISL -PLN-HSE-0001
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Revision: B Status: IFR
Document Type: PLN Discipline: HSE Date: 29 Sept. 2023

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WORK METHOD STATEMENT Document number:
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Document Type: WMS Discipline: ENG Date: 12 Dec. 2023

TABLE OF CONTENT

1.0 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………..4

2.0 PURPOSE……………………………………………………………………………4

3.0 SCOPE ……………………………..……………………………………………......4

4.0 LOCATION………………………………………………………………………….5

5.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS………………………………………5-6

5.1 – Definitions…………………………………………………………………….5
5.2 – Abbreviations…………………………………………………………………6

6.0 REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………….6

6.1 – ANSI, ASME Sec. VIII division 1 & 2 Appendix 12

6.2 – ANSI, ASME Sec. V article 4 & 5
6.3 - ANSI recommended practices ISO 9712 for NDT Personnel Certification

7.0 NDE REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................6

8.0 ACCESS TECHNIQUE ...…………………………………………...………………6

9.0 EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................7

10.0 RESPONSIBILITIES ..............................................................................................7

11.0 METHODOLOGY ....................................................................................................8

12.0 HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS .........................................................................8

13.0 HOUSE KEEPING/DEMOBILIZATION……………………………………….9

ATTACHMENT ------------ Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

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WORK METHOD STATEMENT Document number:
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

NAVGAS Limited has contracted TREXM Oil and Gas Services Nigeria Limited to carry out
a thorough Integrity Inspection on Tank 102. The project is aimed at providing Integrity
Inspection for NAVGAS Spherical Tank 102, at Apapa, Lagos State to ensure suitability for
continuous service.

2.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of the Integrity Inspection on the Spherical Storage Tank (Tank 102) is to ensure
the tank is suitable and fit for continuous service until the next inspection due date based on
the history of the equipment and inspection findings.

3.0 SCOPE

This Method Statement highlights guidelines on the inspection scope and methods, and also
the post inspection reporting system. The scope shall cover, but not limited to the following
areas:

Close Visual Inspection of spherical Tank

Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) on the Tank Welds
Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI) on the Tank Welds
Ultrasonic thickness measurement (UTM) of spherical tank
Corrosion Mapping – B-Scan Ultrasonic Testing : PAUT method
Analysis of NDT/UTM results

Post Inspection Deliverables shall include:

- Tank suitability for service statement

- Tank corrosion rate and remaining life

- Tank Maximum Allowable working pressure (MAWP)

- Tank repair requirements and or recommendations

- Inspection results showing Tank general arrangement drawing & orientation drawing,
photographs etc. Tank general arrangement drawing shall be provided by the client, but
where general arrangement drawing is not available a field sketch of tank shall be done so as
to aid reporting.
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4.0 LOCATION

NAVGAS LPG Terminal is located at Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

5.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

5.1. Definitions

Company Shall mean NAVGAS LIMITED (COMPANY)

Contractor Shall mean TREXM OIL AND GAS SERVICES NIG LTD.
Inspection Means a careful examination, scrutiny, review or check on the
requirements being implemented.
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet, documented information which
clearly identifies a hazardous substance and states the precautions
to be taken for the safe storage and use of the substance, the
health hazards associated with the substance, and the results of
any tests carried out for the substance that are relevant to its safe
use.
Job Safety A study carried out to ensure that hazards are identified, analyzed,
Environment and properly controlled to minimize, or, if practicable, to
Analysis ( JSA) eliminate risks.
Personal Means clothing or equipment which, when used correctly,
Protective protects part of or all of The body from identified risks of injury
Equipment or disease in the workplace.
Regulatory Local government acts and regulations which prescribe legal
Requirements obligations of employers, employees and subcontractors and
amongst other things, registration of projects and plant,
certificates to operate machinery and undertake certain trades and
notification of injuries.
Risk The chance of something happening that shall have an impact
upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and
likelihood.

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5.2. Abbreviations

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
ISO International Organization for Standardization
JSA Job Safety Analysis
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NDT Non Destructive Testing
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PTW Permit To Work

6.0 REFERENCES

6.1 – ANSI, ASME Sec. VIII division 1 & 2 Appendix 12

6.2 – ANSI, ASME Sec. V article 4 & 5
6.3 – ANSI recommended practices ISO 9712 for NDT Personnel qualification and
certification

7.0 NDE REQUIREMENTS

Integrity assessment by Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) shall be carried out on the in-
service T102 sphere external as per client’s requirements and /or the following in-service
codes API 510, Pressure Vessel and API 570, Piping.

UTM and PAUT data shall be collected by duly qualified NDT technicians, and subsequently
processed and analyzed by appropriately qualified API inspector(s) (API 510, API 570, API).

Magnetic Particle and Dye Penetrant Inspection shall be carried on the tank welds and bottom
plates by a duly certified NDT technicians and further analyzed by the API Inspector

8.0 ACCESS TECHNIQUE

Rope Access techniques as per IRATA standards shall be used to access points for data
collection and inspection.

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9.0 EQUIPMENT AND COMSUMABLES

Phased Array UT meter

MPI Yoke
MPI and DPI Consumables
Full Body harness with gears
Ropes
PPE
Rescue kits
Toolbox
Intrinsically safe camera/ camera with flash mode off
First Aid Kit

10.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring that all the preparation and application works are conducted as per the
contract scope of work and requirements.
Ensuring that the advancement of works is accomplished according to the pre-planned
programme and according to the approved method statement.
Ensuring that all the equipment, devices, material or substances needed for executing
the work are available as per planned.
Making sure to co-ordinate with the Client and Personal for the safe and appropriate
execution of the work.
To provide all the essential information and the distribution of responsibilities to the
inspection team.
The Supervisor shall be Responsible for the following:

- The Supervisor shall accomplish his duties by maintaining regular coordination with
the project engineer/line manager, and any other concerned department on daily basis.
Furthermore, to ensure proper distribution of the workforce.
- To provide to the client’s representative with a day-to-day progress report,
highlighting the activities gained and discuss with him/her the planned activities for
the next day.
- Ensuring that the day-to-day work is programmed as planned and to advise the client
rep of any requirement for additional resources.
-To ensure full coordination with the health and safety specialists to maintain a safe
work environment and appropriate housekeeping of the worksite, by practicing the
approved HSE initiatives and further ensure that the work team are well aware of the
same, to prevent incidents/accidents.

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11.0 METHODOLOGY

Spherical Tank Inspection Scope of Work (SOW)

1. Close visual inspection on tank to identify areas of deterioration due to corrosion or

mechanical damage.
2. Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
3. Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI)
4. Thickness measurement to be carried out on every plate/curse as well as nozzles.
Where a full plate scan is not achievable, then standard minimum thickness measurement
location shall be established. Thickness measurement location shall be established by the API
inspector or according to client’s procedure

3. Rope Access Technique will be used to access thickness location at height. Rope access
activities will be carried out in line with IRATA procedure / requirement.

4. Data collected will be analyzed by the API inspector. Anomalies that pose imminent risks
to the spherical Tank and personnel shall be reported on site to the client’s representative or
Inspection lead.

12.0 HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS

TREXM NDT team shall strictly follow as per the standards / Client’s Health & Safety
recommendations for handling and use of the materials and ensure all involved personnel
shall be aware of the same. The general safety guidelines are given below:

1. The team will always have their toolbox meeting to discuss

2. The NDT Team will ensure safe working conditions and safe act.

3. All employees shall adopt safe working practices.

5. Safety equipment (Safety helmet, safety shoes, coveralls, gloves, goggles, face mask as
applicable) to be worn at all times.

6. Personnel working at high will be properly kitted with their harness and closely supervised
by a qualified and certified Irata Level 3 personnel to ensure zero LTI.

5. Report all near misses/accidents/incidents to the Safety Officer on duty.

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13.0 HOUSE KEEPING/DEMOBILIZATION

The NDT Team will ensure the site is free of empty bottle water and any other waste
generated during the inspection and barricades shall be completely removed from the site
when the job is completed and equipment moved from site.

The NDT Team shall ensure total site reinstatement to its original state before
commencement of inspection.

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SITE / LOCATION : Apapa / Lagos JSA NUMBER DATE: 12/11/2023 NEW JSA PAGE 1 OF _ 3_
JOB INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT OF SPHERE TASK / PROCEDURE: SEE PROCEDURE DOCUMENTS FOR: PAUT, MPI, UT AND DPI.

Safe Performance Self-Assessment (SPSA)

ASSESS RISK What could go wrong? What is the WORST thing that could happen if something goes wrong? Materials on site? Spark using metal tools on
sphere tank surface? Explosive hazards? Tools/equipment in good condition? Excessive noise? Using proper PPE? Equipment locked and tagged
out? Critical safety device altered or bypassed? Fall from height?
ANALYZE/REDUCE Analyze the hazards identified above to determine how to reduce risk
RISK
ACT TO ENSURE Take the necessary Action to ensure job is done safely. Follow procedures. Appropriate action may include steps like locking out equipment,
SAFE OPERATIONS placing warning cones/signs and standing out of the "line of fire", proper rope harness, qualified personnel.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Surroundings Tools / Equipment PPE Required
Noise Levels Chemicals Hand Tools Pumps Glasses Goggles Face Shield
Lighting Sharp Edges Air Operated Hoses  High visibility vest  Long sleeves
Ventilation Congested Generator Scaffolding Fire Retardant Clothing
Overhead work Walking Surface Ladders Fire Extinguisher Hard Hat Gloves
Pinch Points Slings Special/Unusual Tools Respirator Safety Harness
Slips/Trips/Falls Weather Electrical Tools / Extension Cords Eye Wash Basin Supplied Air/SCBA
Pier/Water Other Hoist / Cranes / Winches Safety Shoes Hearing Protection
High Voltage Lines Combustibles Mobile Equipment Lifting Slings Protective Hood  Personal Floatation
Buried Cables/Pipes/Other Services Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Protective Clothing for Cutting/Welding
Other ____________________ Other ____________________ Other_______________
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Testing Notifications Identified Hazards

Gas Monitor/Gas Testing Customer(s) IH/Environmental Electrical Fault/Short Welding
Benzene Volt Meter Fire Dept. Field Supervisor Excavation Water in Hole
Other _____________________ Other _______________ Confined Space Fall Hazard
Other ______________________
Product / Material Skilled Personnel Requirements Other
Corrosive Toxic Hot Cold Welder Procedures Environmental Concerns
Hydrocarbon Solids (Lead) Equipment Operator Equipment Inspections
Liquid Gas/Vapor (Benzene) Short Service Employees Critical Safety Device Deactivation
Airborne Particles (Asbestos, Dust) Other _________________________ ______________________
Other _________________________

 Does this work require Lock Out/Tag Out not captured in WCP?  Yes  No (If Yes, then complete the Lockout / Tag-out section below)
Lockout / Tag-out: Activities involving LO/TO document below and complete the sequence of job steps for the work task. The following should be considered: Electrical, thermal, hydraulic, steam,
gas, gravitational, mechanical, chemical, pneumatic, flammable, toxic or corrosive.
NOTE: Lock and Tag always required. Tag only can be used if equipment cannot be physically locked.
No. Energy Type Energy Magnitude Isolation Status/ Location / Identification / Equipment Identification #
(electrical, (voltage, psi, etc.) device Position (attach sketch if applicable)
pressure, etc.) (see below) (see below)
1
2
Isolation Device: Blind = BL, Valve = V, Block & Bleed = BB, Spool = SP, Switch = SW, Breaker = BR, Chocks/Pins/other Mechanical
Locking Device(s) = MLD Status/Position: Closed =CL, Open = O, Pulled = P, Installed = I, Off = Off, On = On.
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Risk Level
Step Description of Task Control Measures/
Potential Hazard Risks Responsible
No. Step H M L Preventive Measures

Mobilize equipment and Vehicular accident. Damage to Property Observe Mobil terminal speed limit of Project Supervisor
personnel to site Falling object. Slip Loss of Lives 15km/hr. Wear appropriate and complete
1 X
and fall. PPE: safety boot, industrial hand gloves, hard
hat, reflective vest, and eye must be on task.
Obtain required Permit Failure to identify Damage to property Obtain and comply with the content of PTW, Project Supervisor
to Work and followed Method Statement,
2 X
required safety
procedure
Working under extreme Prolonged working Injuries to Personnel Ensure cool drinking water is available in the Project Supervisor
hot conditions. in hot conditions can place of work. NDT Level 3
3 result in exhaustion, X Safe methods to overcome heat stress to be Inspector
dehydration and explained to all personnel.
heatstroke.
Tank Visual Inspection Flying particles can Injuries to Personnel Proper use of Hardhat, Safety Eye Google, Project Supervisor
damage eyes, Slip Hand gloves etc NDT Level 3
Leg and/or hand Inspector
4 X
injury. Injury to
hand and skin from
irritation
Clean sphere surface Hand injury from Amputation X Properly clean tank surface by using Project Supervisor
with appropriate cleaning equipment Injuries to Personnel industrial hand gloves. Comply with work NDT Level 3
5
material before work Flying particles can procedures and Use eye goggles where Inspector
commence. damage eyes. necessary
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Risk Level
Step Description of Task Control Measures/
Potential Hazard Risks Responsible
No. Step H M L Preventive Measures

Pre-job meeting with all Personnel ignores Damage to Property Discuss all aspect of the integrity works with Project Supervisor
personnel involved in the the scope of job, the project team
inspection project hazards, timelines Ensure that the project team understands the
etc. risks and mitigation measures, scope of work
6 X
stated on the permit

Ensure selected and correct PPE is worn

correctly
Trip and Fall Injuries to Personnel Ensure proper use of harness Project Supervisor
NDT –PAUT – Hazard Ensure use of Certified Irata Inspector NDT Level 3
7 X
Corrosion Mapping Make sure proper PPE is used Inspector
Irata Level 3
Trip and Fall Injuries to Personnel Ensure use of harness properly Project Supervisor
NDT –PAUT – B Hazard Ensure use of Certified Irata Inspector NDT Level 3
8 X
Scanning Make sure proper PPE is used Inspector
Irata Level 3
Fall Hazard Injuries to Personnel Ensue use of proper PPE Project Supervisor
Ensure use of certified NDT Person NDT Level 3
Inspector
9 NDT –PAUT – UTM X Irata Level 3

Project Supervisor
NDT –Die Penetrant Inhaling Chemicals Eye Injuries Proper PPE as indicated on MSDS. NDT Level 3
10 X
Testing Skin Irritation Skin Burn/Injuries Certified MPI Inspector. Inspector
Procedure approved by Company.
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Risk Level
Step Description of Task Control Measures/
Potential Hazard Risks Responsible
No. Step H M L Preventive Measures

Project Supervisor
NDT –Magnetic Particle Inhaling Chemicals Eye Injuries Proper PPE as indicated on MSDS. NDT Level 3
11 X
Testing Skin Irritation Skin Burn/Injuries Certified MPI Inspector. Inspector
Procedure approved by Company.
Trip and fall Injuries to Personnel Ensure use of Proper PPE Project Supervisor
12 Site Reinstatement / X NDT Level 3
House Keeping Inspector
AUTHORIZATION
Comments if any: All project personnel to adhere to recommendations mentioned above and to work Prepared By: Igho Oghene Approved By:
closely with client HSE Supervisor to ensure there is no LOSS TIME INJURY (LTI) Sign: George Ogbeche
Date: Sign:
Reviewed By: Cyril Obuse
Date:
Sign:
Date: