Maaden MSHEM Safety Documents 7

Growing a Saudi Global
Mining Giant
MSHEM- Specific Awareness
07 June 2021
MSHEM-06.00 / EHSS Work Practices
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Expected Result:
 Continuous improvement of understanding and compliance with the safe work

practices by all employees, contractors and sub-contractors working in the MWSPC
by following the EHSS safe work procedures applicable to the assigned job/work
area.
 Compliance to local/regional/national/international Regulatory requirements
regarding EHSS work practices is verified periodically.
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General Highlights of Procedure:
 All applicable local/Regional regulations on EHSS Work Practices shall be complied

with and applicable local/Regional regulations requirements shall be included in the
relevant management system. Relevant legislation can be referenced also instead of
copy and paste if it is considered common knowledge at MWSPC and/or
communicated via other means already.
 MWSPC EHSS assurance shall be consulted for any clarification to this Element in
accordance with procedure [EHS-MS-013-P01] Clarifications, Exemption & Variance.
 The frequency of KPIs review shall be as follows:
o Ensure every month the Sub-Element Administrators shall review the status of all the KPIs for the
Sub-Element assigned to him and identify corrective actions to meet the KPI targets.
o Quarterly shall review the status of all the KPIs for the Element assigned to him and ensure that
corrective actions are identified to meet the KPI targets.
o Quarterly review by the Site Senior management on the status of all the KPIs and ensure that
corrective actions are identified to meet the KPI targets.
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Accountable Positions:
Element administrator:
• Ensure consistency in development of MSHEM documentation.
• Ensure Clarifications, Variance & Exemptions are obtained in a consistent manner.
• Ensure that Element & Sub-Element administrators are complying with the established roles and
responsibilities.
• Periodically review compliance status of this Element and its Sub-elements.
• Review results of the Compliance Audits of this Element and its Sub-elements.
• Review status of recommendations of the Compliance Audits of this Element and its Sub-elements.
• Review the KPIs of applicable Sub-elements.
• Steward, follow-up with the action plans for the improvement in the performance of each sub element.
• Target setting and stewardship of KPIs of this element & each sub-element.
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EHSS Manager/Designee:
• Ensure overall administration of this Element is implemented.
• Ensuring consistency of implementation of this Element across all concerned departments.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance during the implementation and assurance of the
MSHEM Framework.
• Carry out Periodic Audit & Annual Review
• Review data, status reports with supporting KPIs of this Element.
• Verifying compliance to this procedure through audits.
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System Documentation and Records:
 Record of Monitoring & Assessments required by this Element shall be retained for a
period of at least 3 years.
o Compliance Audits.
o KPI.
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MSHEM-06.01 / General EHSS Rules
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Expected Result:
 Compliance to General EHSS Rules and reduction in incidents of noncompliance

with these rules.
 Compliance to local/regional/ (inter)national regulatory requirements regarding safe
work practices is verified periodically.
 Training is provided to ensure that EHSS standards are implemented.
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 Ma’aden Life Saving Rules:

The Ma’aden Life Saving Rules are:
1. Permit to Work (PTW) – Use a valid work permit where required.
2. Confined Space Entry – Obtained the required permit and gas test certificates before entering a
confined space.
3. Process Mechanical and Electrical Isolations – Electrical and mechanical equipment must be
locked out and tagged out before work proceeds.
4. Working at a Height – Fall harnesses must be used when working at height above 1.8m.
5. Lifting Operations – Never enter a drop zone and never walk under a suspended load.
6. Competent and Fit to Work – Never perform tasks if impaired, unfit or distracted. Never perform a
task if not trained and competent to do so.
7. Heavy Mobile Equipment, Materials Handling and Driving – Never use and mobile equipment or
vehicle unless trained and competent to do so. Always wear a seat belt. Never use a mobile
phone when using mobile equipment or a vehicle.
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 The Right to STOP work:

o Ensure all personnel, employees, contractors and visitors are to stop work and these situations
include but are not limited to the following:
• Alarms and/ or emergency situations.
• Change in conditions.
• Changes to scope of work or work plan.
• Equipment used incorrectly.
• Lack of knowledge, understanding or information.
• Near-miss incident.
• Unsafe conditions.
• Unsafe behaviour.
o Establish and implement a process or procedure that allows a stop work situation to be managed.
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 Substance Abuse:
o Establish, maintain and implement a substance abuse policy (Drugs and Alcohol policy stating zero
tolerance for offenders) and process which shall be aligned with the requirements detailed in the
Ma’aden Occupational Health Element.
o Any workers suspected of being impaired will not be allowed to continue working. The location/
work supervisor will discuss the situation with location manager/ superintendent or equivalent, if
the employee is deemed unfit to work, the employee will be taken home.
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 Office Rules:
o Establish, maintain and implement EHSS Rules specific to each Affiliate facility, site, plant or
business unit.
o Office equipment that is defective (or is suspected to be defective) should not be operated until it
is inspected, repaired and authorized by a designated competent authority or disposed of. Defects
include, but are not limited to, item such as:
• Frayed cords.
• Missing or loose mechanical guards.
• Evidence of electrical short circuits or electrical problems.
• Shard edges or splinters on furniture.
• Excessive play in casters.
o All office machines and equipment shall be de-energized before repairs are attempted. Trained
personnel may make normal adjustments to energized machines in accordance with the
manufacturers written instructions.
o Portable machines and temporary devices shall be positioned so as not to be easily knocked over
and create a hazard.
o For machines such shredders and cutters the inlet paper path shall have guards to prevent injuries.
o Only authorized personnel shall do repairs to office machines.
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o Defective ceiling, carpet or floor tiles shall be reported and repaired immediately. Worn or warped
mats under office chairs should be replaced or repaired.
o Drawers on filing cabinets and desks shall be closed when not being used.
o Chair casters shall be maintained to operate freely. Adjustable or swivel chairs should be tested
before applying full weight.
o Chemical samples, including cleaning chemicals, flammable liquids, or compressed gases shall not
be stored in offices without proper review and approval.
o Appropriate Fire Extinguishers shall be provided as required by the applicable local standards/
regulatory requirements.
o Smoke detectors shall be installed in the offices, as required by applicable local standards/
regulations requirements.
o Emergency lights shall be provided and tested on a regular basis as required by applicable local
standards/ regulatory requirements.
o Candles, stove or incense burners are prohibited in the offices.
o Emergency exits shall be kept clear for access.
o Ground/ earth wires shall not be removed.
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o Electric cords and plugs shall be periodically examined and replaced or repaired if damaged or
worn out.
o Electrical cords shall be free from obvious defects such as frayed or damaged insulation.
o All circuit disconnect devices in electrical distribution panels shall be labelled or identified, so that
the proper circuit can be de-energized when required.
o Where multiple types of electrical power are available in the same building, the type of service
(voltage) should be clearly indicated at the point of connection of the cord and plug device.
o Unprotected electrical cords shall not be routed underneath rugs, mats or other items that could
cause or hide damage to the cord.
o Stairways shall have handrails and the steps shall have slip resistant surfaces.
o Climbing and access to elevated locations shall only be attempted using ladders, step stools or
specially designed devices.
o Temporary tripping hazards created by electrical cords, telephone wires or loose materials shall be
guarded.
o Spills shall be cleaned or provided with temporary barriers to prevent traffic through the area until
the walking surface can be cleaned.
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 Facility/ Plant/ Site/ Business Unit General EHSS Rules:

o Establishment EHSS Rules aligned with the requirements of this Sub-Element that are specific to
their own locations. The facility EHSS Rules shall include as a minimum but not be limited to:
Entry of personnel and vehicles to the facility, Plant, site and or business unit shall be restricted and
controlled. All personnel new employees, contractors and or visitors shall have an induction when:
a) Visiting the facility, plant, site or business unit for the first time.
b) Inductions shall be revalidated for employee’s at least annually, and for contractors and visitors
each time they come to the facility if more than one week has passed since their last visit.
c) Visitors due to be accompanied at all times shall have a shorter induction briefing.
• EHSS rules for visitors shall be developed.
• Visitors shall not be permitted into the facility/ plant unless accompanied at all times by a
member of the Affiliate Staff and have received a visitor induction.
• Visitors shall be issued with a visitor’s badge for entering the facility/ plant areas.
• Vehicle passes shall be issued to vehicles that are permitted to enter the facility/ plant areas.
Vehicles with a vehicle pass, shall only be permitted access to the facility/ plant areas.
• All personnel driving company-owned vehicles or any vehicle within the facility/ plant shall
be required to have a valid local driving license for the class of vehicle being driven.
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• All vehicles entering the facility/ plant shall conform to local Traffic Laws regarding
roadworthiness, licensing, insurance and spares.
• Vehicles entering the facility/ plant shall comply with all posted traffic signs, signals and
directions.
• All personnel entering the facility/ plant shall comply with dress and Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• All personnel shall work in adequately lighted conditions. In un-serviced areas, they shall use
portable lighting stations.
• All personnel shall use the “buddy system” to avoid working alone. If it is necessary to
become a ‘lone worker’, arrangements should be made by the worker’s supervisor/ foreman
to check on the worker at 15-minute intervals.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn and PPE shall be suitable for task being
performed.
• Safety harnesses and lifelines shall be used where no other form of protection from falling is
available.
• All electrical hand tools shall be grounded or double insulated.
• Explosive/ powder actuated tools shall be used only by persons who have been instructed
and trained in their safe use.
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o The HR and/ or Administration policy and procedure on business travel shall ensure that the
following concerns as a minimum and not limited to are incorporated:
Journey management plans shall be documented for all business travel which shall include as a minimum:
a) Employee fitness for driving.
b) Fatigue management – Travel hours and work hours are balanced and their total for a day does
not exceed 10 hours for a day. (Example: - Travel 4 hours then Work 6 hours = total 10 hours
max). If utilizing land transport provisions shall be included for breaks and the intervals between
rest breaks shall be defined.
c) The car provided meets the safety and comfort criteria (As a minimum they shall meet the
requirements of the GCC Standard Organization (GSO) 2020 regulations and the 4-star rating for
safety from NHTSA).
d) Communications related to the Ma’aden Crisis Management Plan and Emergency Response
Procedures shall be issued to all personnel travelling to be activated in the event of an incident.
e) The policy and or procedures shall include for the removal from the approved contractor or
supplier lists any contractor who fails to supply equipment for travel such as cars, limo’s etc. that
do not meet as a minimum, the Sub-Element above.
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 Traffic Rules:
o Refer to Sub-Element-MSHEM-06.16 (Traffic & Vehicle Safety).
 Cargo Rules:
o Establish specific to their location, facility, plant, site or business unit EHSS rules governing plant,
equipment or vehicles carrying cargo within or outside of the facility, plant, site or business unit.
Include as a minimum but not limited to the following:
• Cargo shall be loaded and secured to prevent it from sliding, shifting, or falling.
• If the load extends 1.2 m (4 feet) or more beyond the body of the vehicle, a red flag or cloth at
least 0.2 m (12 inches) or reflective lights or other type or warning lights (particularly at night)
shall be provided at the extreme rear end of the cargo to provide greater visibility.
• Load-securing equipment (e.g. ropes, chains, chocks, straps, wire) shall be visually inspected
before use to ensure that it is free of defects and in good operating condition.
• Vehicles carrying cargo/ loads entry into the facility/ plant shall be restricted. If delivery inside of
the facility/ plant is required a planned and permitted route shall be in place ensuring sufficient
width and height clearance for the cargo/ load.
• Vehicles with cargo entering within the operating plant areas shall be fitted with spark arresters
and valves or similar air-intake cut-outs or a vehicle entry permit shall be applied for from the
plant Operations/ Production department and appropriate gas testing is performed.
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 Housekeeping Rules:
o Establish specific to their location, facility, plant, site or business unit EHSS rules governing
Housekeeping.
o Ensure all work environment be maintained in a manner that is neat orderly and free from slipping
or tripping hazards or oil spillage. Include as a minimum but not be limited to the following:
• Tripping hazards such as trash, wastepaper basket containers, telephone lines, power cords, air
lines, rope, hoses, pallets, etc., shall not obstruct employee walkways, emergency exits, or stairs.
If such a practice is unavoidable, proper barricades and covering of the hazards shall be provided.
• Evacuation routes shall be suitably sign posted and directional arrows shall be displayed.
• The minimum walkway width shall meet applicable local standards/ regulations requirements.
• Trash, rubbish scrap, and debris shall not be allowed to accumulate. Arrangements shall be made
for its disposal to keep the accumulation to a minimum.
• Containers shall be provided and identified for different types of trash and scraps. Trash & scraps
shall be recycled, whenever possible.
• Material and equipment shall be placed back in storage when the job for which they were utilized
is finished.
• Storage shelving, racks, cabinets, files, etc. shall be anchored and secured in a manner to prevent
them tipping over.
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 EHSS and Instruction Signs:
o Establish specific to their location, facility, plant, site or business unit EHSS and instructional signs as
a minimum, but not limited to the requirements of this Sub-Element.
o Ensure that at each and every access point to the Affiliate or Contractor work areas sign boards shall
be erected in English and a minimum of the local language and include for pictorial representations
for mandatory requirement on the Affiliate and or Contractor facility, plant site or business unit.
• The requirements for PPE.
• The speed limits imposed.
• Details of any height or width restrictions.
o Ensure signs cover as a minimum but not limited to the following:
• The sign works shall be in local language and English and shall be readable at a minimum distance
of 1.52 meters or such greater distance as warranted by the hazard.
• Danger signs shall be installed at places where an immediate hazard exists.
• Danger signs shall be required by the applicable local standards/ regulations.
• A “Danger Tag” shall be as required by the applicable local standards/ regulations.
• Caution signs shall be installed at places where it is required to warn against potential or to
caution against unsafe practices.
• Caution signs shall be as required by the applicable local standards/ regulations.
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• Safety instructions signs shall be installed at places where permanent Safety requirement need to
be installed such as Safety rules, Personnel Protective Equipment required, etc.
• The sign words shall be in local language and English and shall be readable at a minimum distance
of 1.52 meters or such greater distance as warranted by the hazard.
• Safety instruction signs shall be as required by the applicable local standards/ regulations. As a
minimum it shall be white with green upper panel with white letters to convey the principal
message.
• Incident prevention tags shall be used as a temporary means of warning employees of an existing
hazard, such as defective tools, equipment, etc.
• The tags shall be made from a waterproof material and have a hole on the top to run a thread
that shall be used to tie the tag.
• A “Do Not Operate Tag” shall be as required by the applicable local standards/ regulations’. As a
minimum it shall be white tag having a red square with “Do Not Operate” written in white letters.
• The installation and removal of tags is restricted to operations/ production and or maintenance
and inspection personnel, and they shall only be installed or removed by or under the authority
of the person having immediate supervision over the requirement or system tagged.
• Tags shall be dated and signed in the designated places prior to installation. A statement as to
why equipment is not to be operated shall be noted on danger tags.
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• All Caution or Danger tags shall be numbered.
• A separate information card (or log sheet) containing the following information shall be
completed for each situation involving the placement of tags:
a) Identify of the equipment or facility being tagged.
b) Purpose of the tag and pertinent precautionary information.
c) Date and number tag.
d) Name of Supervisor ordering placement and name and signature of person placing the tag.
• Information concerning the temporary tags shall be maintained at the appropriate control room
and or permit office.
• All active temporary caution and danger tags shall be reviewed weekly by shift personnel and
shall include.
a) Verification that tags are in place and the need is still valid; and
b) The authorizing supervisor and/ or appropriate staff member is notified when a tag has
been in place more than 1 month.
• Tags should be removed by operation/ production and or maintenance and inspection personnel
when the need is no longer deemed pertinent by the operations supervisor.
• Removal of the tag shall be documented on the same card/ log as was used for recording the
initial information.
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 Mobile and or Cell Phone Rules:
o The use of mobile devices, for any reason, on facility, plant, site or business unit is prohibited unless
expressed consent is authorized in writing by Senior Management.
o The use of mobile devices is not permitted while operating any mobile material handling
equipment, while working on any aerial work platforms, or while performing activities that require
your full attention.
o The use of mobile devices is not permitted while attending EHSS meetings or while receiving safety-
related information such as a safety talk.
o Supervisor should make every reasonable effort to avoid using their mobile device or making calls
while directing activities on the worksite.
o Mobile devices should be turned off or turned to vibrate only when working. The ringer may startle
you or someone else in the area.
o The use of mobile devices is not permitted around explosive or flammable atmospheres or while
decanting or working with flammable or combustible material.
o If an urgent family matter requires a worker to use their mobile device, the worker must coordinate
with the supervisor so that the communication can be done in a safe manner.
o In areas where the employer mandates that mobile devices are not permitted on the facility, plant
site or business unit the employer may provide secure storage for mobile devices to prevent theft.
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 Permitted Uses:
o Workers are permitted to use mobile devices when they are in defined and designated safe areas:
Ensure specific locations are sign posted within their facility, plant, site or business unit where
personnel can use their mobile or cell devices.
o Supervisors are permitted to use mobile devices in the site office, or at one of the designated safe
areas by senior management.
 Discipline:
o Establish, maintain and implement a fair system of disciplinary processes and procedures. These
shall be communicated to all employees. The system shall have a means where the employee may
request HR intervention in cases when he feels his rights have been violated or the facts presented
have been mis-represented.
o Anyone who violates EHSS Rules as defined in this Ma’aden Element will be subjected to
disciplinary measures, up to and including dismissal, depending on the circumstances and the
Affiliate processes and procedures.
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Element administrator:
• Review the applicability of this Sub-Element and the requirements found here in section 5 against all the
activities/ facilities/ plants/ sites or any business unit managed.
• Develop and implement management system that accomplishes the intent of all the applicable
requirements of this Sub-Element. Any change to the approved management system shall follow the
Management of Change Procedure.
• Ma’aden EHSS assurance shall be consulted for any clarification to this Sub-Element in accordance with
MSHEM Sub-Element-13.01 Clarification, Exemptions and Variance.
• Position(s) shall be assigned with the responsibility to ensure compliance of this Sub-Element in
accordance with the MSHEM Framework and Policy the management commitment, accountability, and
responsibilities.
Sub-Element Administrator shall be assigned for this Sub-Element:
• Roles and responsibilities of all other positions that area responsible to support the implementation of this
Sub-Element shall be clearly identified, documented, and communicated.
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 Records of instructions and EHSS meetings shall be retained a minimum of one

year. Details and records of any stop work orders shall be retained a minimum of 3
years and shall be reviewed at least annually by senior management.
 Record of Monitoring & Assessments required by this Sub-Element shall be
retained for a period of at least 3 years.
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MSHEM-06.02 / Working at Height
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Expected Result:
 enable the prevention of accidents and incidents related to working at height;

 enable compliance with the Ma’aden Life-saving rules.
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 Fall Control Program:

o Fall control shall be required for personnel exposed to heights of 6 feet (1.8 meters) or more and
for personnel exposed at lower heights where local regulations is applicable or potentially
hazardous situations exist.
 Fall Hazards and Controls:
o Provide fixed platforms, ladders, and stairways 4 feet (1.2 meters) or more in height with the
appropriate guardrails, handrails, middle rails and toe boards.
o Portable Extension Ladders.
• When climbing portable extension ladders, three points of contact shall be used all times. Use both
hands to climb allowing free motion of hands and arms.
o Suspended Staging or Scaffolding.
• Scaffolds shall be erected and used in compliance with MWSPC scaffolding standard and under the
suspension of a person competent in scaffold erection. Scaffolds shall be inspected for visible defects
by a knowledgeable person prior to each day’s use and after any occurrence that could affect the
scaffold's structural integrity. Deficiencies that affect safety shall be corrected before use
o Hoist Areas and Hoisting Operations.
• Personnel in a hoist area shall be protected from falls of 6 feet (1.8 meters) or more by guardrail
systems or personal fall arrest systems.
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o Excavations.
• Personnel at the edge of a well, pit, shaft, or similar excavation 6 feet (1.8 meters) or more in depth
shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, fences, barricades, or covers.
o Free Moving and Fixed Rail Mobile Equipment.
• Large vehicles shall be provided with adequate stairs, ladders and other necessary means to
permit safe access
• Anchorage points shall be provided for maintenance, repair or servicing of large mobile
equipment.
• A personal fall arrest system shall be used when working from or on an overhead crane where a fall
prevention system is not available or applicable.
• Fall controls shall be used during access where balance is questionable.
o Roofs:
• MWSPC shall create, implement and maintain a plan for roof work that controls access to the roof.
• The method to effectively protect personnel traveling between a roof access point and the work
location. Depending on weather condition, roof slope and visibility, personnel shall be protected
from falling by a safety monitoring system, guardrail system, warning line system or fall arrest
system.
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o Aerial Lifts:
• Only tested and certified personnel baskets or lifting platforms shall be used.
• All potential emergencies situations shall be identified in the JSA and appropriate safety measures
and controls shall be implemented.
• Personnel baskets, the slings and all connection parts shall have a third-party valid load test
certificate.
o Poles and Towers.
o A fall control plan including rescue details shall be required when climbing or working on poles,
towers or similar structures. The plan shall describe the fall arrest system, fall prevention system or
combination of control measures to be used to ensure personnel are protected and comply with
this document.
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 Fall Prevention Systems:

o Guard Rail System.
• Guardrail systems used to protect floor, wall, roof, or similar holes or openings through which a
person may fall shall be erected on all unprotected sides or edges of the hole or opening.
• Guardrail systems shall comply with the following:
A. Top edge height of top rails.
B. Middle rails.
C. Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200
pound-force (890 Newton) applied within 2 inches (5.1 centimetres) of the top edge, in any
outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge.
D. Guardrail systems shall be so surfaced as to prevent injury to personnel from punctures or
lacerations, and to prevent snagging of clothing.
o Floor, Roof, Skylight and Similar Covers:
• Temporary or permanent covers or guards shall be provided for skylights, holes or openings in floors,
roofs, roadways or other walking and working surfaces where there is a potential for a fall of 4 feet
(1.2 meters) or more. wall opening shall be protected if the bottom edge of the opening is less than
39 inches (1 meter) above the and working surface.
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o Personal Fall Arrest Systems.

• Personal fall arrest systems shall comply with the following:
A. Limit maximum arresting force on a person to 1,800 pounds (8 Kilo-Newtons) when using a
body harness Limit maximum arresting force on a person to 1,800 pounds (8 Kilo-Newtons)
when using a body harness.
B. Bring a person to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance travelled to
3.5 feet (1.07 meter).
C. Have sufficient strength to withstand twice the maximum fall arrest force of a person free
falling a distance of 6 feet (1.8 meters) or the free fall distance permitted by the fall arrest
system, whichever is less.
• Personnel safety nets shall be used where appropriate and shall comply with the following:
A. Be manufactured and tested in accordance with local regulations. Each net shall bear a
label indicating the manufacturer's name, date of manufacture, and test data
B. Have maximum mesh opening size of 6 inches by 6 inches (15 centimetres by 15
centimetres).
C. Be installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and be as close to the
work as possible, but not longer than 25 feet (7.6 meters)
D. Extend outward from the working surface edge as shown below.
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o Designated Roof Work Area Marked by a Warning Line System.

• The warning line shall have a minimum breaking strength of 500 pounds (2.2 Kilo-Newtons) and
be installed no less than 34 inches (86 centimetres) high at its lowest point, including sag, and no
more than 39 inches (I meter) high at its highest point, from the walking and working surface.
• The rope, wire, or chain supported by the stanchions shall be flagged or otherwise clearly
marked at not more than 6-foot (1.8 meters) intervals with high visibility material.
o Controlled Access Zone.
• Only personnel participating in the work shall be permitted in the controlled access zone.
o Fall Protection Plan.
• A fall protection plan shall only be used in place of a fall prevention system on leading edge work
or precast concrete where use of conventional fall control equipment is demonstrated to be
infeasible or creates a greater hazard.
o Safety Monitoring System.
• A safety monitoring system shall only be implemented as a fall prevention system no other
measure can be implemented.
• A competent person shall be designated as a safety monitor to ensure the safety of personnel
and compliance with MWSPC safety standards.
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 Fall Control Equipment Selection and Use:

o Anchorage Points for Fall Arrest.
• Permanent and temporary fall arrest anchorage points shall be designed by a qualified person.
Anchorage points for fall arrest systems must be approved or fit an approved engineered model.
o Lifelines.
• A qualified person shall approve lifelines, associated systems and stanchions used for securing a
lifeline.
• Lifelines shall comply with design and manufacturer requirements when it use, how to use,
fabrication and load bearing capacity.
o Full Body Harness.
• Full body harnesses, including full body harnesses manufactured for special needs like flame
resistant, improved dielectric properties or for personnel weighing over 310 pounds (141
kilograms), shall comply with local regulations on when to use, how to use, fabrication and load
bearing capacity.
• Full body harnesses shall be selected to resist deterioration from the presence of hazards in the
workplace, such as sun, welding arcs, electric arcs or dilute chlorides containing acids.
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o Lanyards.
• Lanyards shall comply with required standards on when to use, how to use, fabrication and load
bearing capacity.
• Lanyards and vertical lifelines shall have a minimum breaking strength of 5, 000 pounds (22.2kN).
• Shock absorbing lanyards shall be used in fall arrest systems. Lanyards without shock absorbing
shall be used for work positioning or restraint only.
o Snap hooks.
• Snap hooks shall comply with required standard including regulations on when to use, how to use
and attach to other components.
• Snap hook gate strength shall comply with required standards. In the absence of standard, snap
hook rated strength shall be 3600 pounds force (16 kilonewtons).
• Only locking snap hooks that required two separate forces to open the gate for disengagement
shall be used. Non-locking snap hooks or single actions snap hooks shall not be used. Locking
snap hooks shall be connected to compatible hardware.
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 Marking, Inspection and Testing of Fall Arrest Systems.

o Upon receipt of purchased fall arrest equipment, equipment instructions shall be retained and
incorporated into user’s training programs. Cleaning and storage shall be done according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
o A tracking system including such methods as inspection logs and colour coded or dated tags to
mark, record or document the most recent inspection on each fall arrest component or document
the most recent inspection on each fall arrest component shall be developed. A visual inspection
shall be conducted by the user before each use of fall arrest equipment.
o At least twice per year, a documented inspection by a component person shall be performed on
fall arrest equipment. The inspections of remote engineered systems may be less often if in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Fall arrest equipment inspected and rejected
for further use shall be destroyed to prevent further use and inspection records shall be updated
to include the method of disposition.
o Weight testing of fall protection equipment is service shall not be permitted. Sample equipment on
which weight testing has been performed, such as belts, harnesses or lanyards, shall be destroyed
to prevent any use.
o All fall protection components and devices shall be approved by approved third party.
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 Scaffolding Procedure:
o Scaffolding shall not be erected without valid permit issued by respective authorized area operation
personnel.
 Do not use” tags or signages shall be placed at a visible place on the scaffolding
during erection/ modification/ removal of scaffoldings.
 Scaffolder shall use full body harness while erecting scaffoldings.
 Trained and qualified scaffolding employee shall inspect scaffoldings after new
scaffolding construction and after any modification to the existing scaffolding. After
inspection, the inspection tag duly singed shall be installed on the scaffolding.
 Only those scaffoldings having valid inspection scaffolding tag, indicating that it is fit
for use, shall be used.
 Unnecessary items should not be kept on the scaffolding platform.
 Safe access (ladder) shall be provided for the scaffolding platform.
 All tube and coupler scaffoldings shall be constructed and erected to support four
times the maximum intended loads.
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 Posts shall be accurately spaced, erected on suitable bases, and maintained plumb
at all times. Designs for scaffoldings standing over 37 meters high shall be reviewed
and approved by a qualified vendor engineer before its construction.
 Scaffoldings shall not be moved or altered horizontally while in use or occupied.
Frames and accessories for scaffoldings shall be maintained in good condition. Any
broken, bent, excessively rusted, altered or otherwise damaged frames or
accessories shall not be used. Locking devices shall be maintained in good working
condition.
 Scaffolding frames should be constructed of metal materials of known strength
characteristics and shall be capable of supporting at least four times the maximum
intended load.
 Scaffoldings shall be properly braced by cross and/ or maintains rigid alignment.
Where the height or length of the scaffolding exceeds 7.5 meters, the scaffolding shall
be securely tied to a structure at intervals not greater than 7.5 meters.
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Process Area Manager/Maintenance Manager:
• Responsible for his department employees to follow this procedure requirements.
Employees:
• Responsible for understanding and following the requirements of this procedure.
Contractors:
• To follow all procedure requirements.
EHSS Department:
• To review this procedure as appropriate and make sure it complies with corporate procedure.
Training Department:
• Shall conduct initial general awareness and specific authorized user fall control training. Refresher
general awareness and specific authorized user fall control training shall be conducted at a frequency
determined by the location specific fall control program and by observations of work by a supervisor or
other designated individual
• To keep the training records.
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Maintenance Department:
• To train selected staff on how to erect and inspect scaffolding. it shall be part of their department
training program.
Area owner work permit issuer and receiver shall be responsible for the following:
• Evaluating the need for personal fall arrest equipment and fall prevention systems when preplanning the
job.
• Considering fall hazards that may be present while performing the task as well as any fall hazards while
traveling to and from an elevated area.
• Considering the use of fall prevention systems such as scaffolding, guardrails and aerial lifts.
• Discussing with the person in charge any potential hazards that may develop during the job.
• Complying with all safe work practices, work rules, training or other fall control requirements.
• Properly using, maintaining and inspecting fall arrest equipment and systems.
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 Maintenance Department shall ensure that Third Party Certifications and test
certificates for personnel baskets shall be maintained for one year
 Inspection records of ladders, staircases and scaffolds shall be maintained for one
year.
 Training records shall be maintained until such time as personnel are no longer
employed.
 Record of Monitoring & Assessments required by this Sub-Element shall be retained
for a period of at least 3 years.
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MSHEM-06.03 / Lifting Equipment
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Expected Result:
 Compliance with the requirements of this Sub-Element shall:

o Enable the prevention of accidents and incidents related to lifting equipment and operation.
o Support legal compliance.
o Support compliance with the Ma’aden Life-saving rules.
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 General:
o All lifting equipment shall meet the design specifications of the latest ANSI B30 Revision while also
meeting the requirements of OSHA 1910. The stringent of the two requirements shall be applicable
in case of conflict.
o All lifting equipment, apparatus and associated lifting accessories (slings, jacks, shackles etc..) shall
be certified and or approved by at least one of the following quality assurance standards or its
equivalent:
• Saudi Arabian Standard Organisation (SASO).
• Underwriters Laboratory.
• American Nation Standards Institute (ANSI).
• British Standard (BS).
o Inspection and maintenance procedures shall be established, maintained and implemented for all
lifting appliances, lifting equipment and lifting accessories.
o Contractors working for/on MWSPC and/or Affiliate locations, plants, facilities and or business
units shall have in place processes and procedures that meet or exceed the requirements of this
Sub-Element.
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o Mobile Equipment Safety Rules:

• Operators of tire mounted and crawler type mobile equipment must have a valid SAG (Saudi
Arabian Government) driving license and a third party certifications, while the operators for aerial
lifts requires a valid Third-Party Certifications.
• During bad weather condition (e.g.; sand storm, strong winds) operator shall assess the situation.
• All mobile equipment shall undergo a Pre-Mobilization Inspection from the contractor or
maintenance and a final On-site inspection by the Operations.
• Pre-Use Inspection: Prior to the shift in which the vehicle will be used, the operator shall perform
an inspection of the vehicle and record the information on the Pre-Use Inspection.
o Tag out:
• Any vehicle that is not in a safe operating condition shall be tagged out by attaching the
Equipment Warning Tag to a disconnect switch or the steering wheel by a plastic tie wrap with a
minimum breaking strength of 22 kg until appropriate repairs are made.
o Lights:
• Vehicles shall be equipped with a minimum of one forward facing light and one rear light or
taillight. Lights shall be on any time the vehicle is in operation. The operator shall verify the lights
are functional before operating the vehicle.
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o Visibility:
• A minimum of one flashing yellow / amber strobe light is required on the roof or highly visible
location all vehicles in the plant site. This is mandatory for all heavy equipment, particularly those
in the mining area.
• Specialized equipment and occasional non-routine vehicles that do not have flashing strobe
• lights will be required to operate their 4-way flashing hazard lights while driving on the plant site.
• All plant vehicles with an overall height of less than 2 meters are required to have an orange or
yellow safety flag, in addition to a strobe light.
• Mobile equipment shall be painted with hi-visibility colours and the paint maintained as such.
• Forklifts shall have specifically treated masts.
• All windows and mirrors shall be kept clean to allow clear visibility.
o Vehicle Towing:
• Only Mobile Equipment Maintenance employees who are trained to operate the towing vehicle
are allowed to tow disabled vehicles.
• Towing requires special awareness of clearances within buildings and stability of the vehicle in
tow. It is the operator's responsibility to report significant leaks or spills that may occur during
towing of a vehicle due to environmental concerns.
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o Vehicle Hitching:
• A Procedures shall be implemented to eliminate hitching activities where personnel are
positioned between free moving mobile equipment and any wagon, cart or object to be attached
and pulled.
• Use hitches with a stand or other device to support the tongue to eliminate manual lifting.
• Training shall be provided on the safe method for making hitch connections.
o Vehicle Traveling:
• Observe and comply with all authorized traffic regulations inside the plant.
• Speed limits are10 km / hr. inside the buildings and 20 km / hr. outside. Keep to the right of centre
and maintain a safe distance, approximately three vehicle lengths from the vehicle ahead. The use
of vehicles on public roads shall conform to the local traffic regulations.
• Yield the right-of-way to ambulances, fire trucks or other vehicles in emergency situations.
• The use of cellular phones is prohibited while operating mobile equipment on plant property and
while traveling off site for business purposes.
• Slow down and look both ways at cross aisles and or intersections,
• Stop and sound horn before entering or exiting through building doorways.
• Sound horn when traveling past blind spots and other places where indicated. Never use the horn
to startle personnel.
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 Communication:
o all personnel involved in lifting operations should fully understand that the lack of reliable
communication between a crane operator and signal person or riggers may lead to unsafe crane
operations and contribute to injury to people from dropped loads and collision with other plant
and structures.
o only one signal person should give signals at a time. Signals may be visual, audible or a
combination of both.
o when more than one signal person is involved in a lift, each signal person should understand when
responsibility for their part of the lifting operation should be handed over to another signal
person.
o people using radio equipment shall be familiar with the manufacturer’s operating instructions.
o a secure dedicated radio frequency shall be selected for the duration of the crane operations to
prevent interference with other radio equipment being used in the vicinity of the crane.
o work shall stop immediately if there is a loss of radio communication.
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 Competence, Fitness, Training and Medical:

o competency profiles to ensure the competence of authorized inspectors and their delegates and
further shall be established to ensure inspections are conducted by authorized, competent and
experienced personnel.
o all personnel involved in using or working with the lifting equipment and or lifting appliances, shall
be trained and certified, in the correct use and operation of lifting and pulling equipment before
using the lifting equipment.
o Frequent Inspection - Crane operators must undertake a pre-operational safety check for each shift
the crane is used.
o Periodic Inspection - All cranes shall be formally inspected on a monthly and annual basis as well
as at intervals recommended by the manufacturer.
o Medical and Fitness - crane operators and mobile equipment operators shall undergo a medical
evaluation prior to certification and recertification meeting or exceeding the requirements of Ma’aden
Occupational Health MSHEM [EHS-MS-007-P08].
o Targets shall be set for key parameters of Fatigue Risk Management .
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 Cranes:
o only qualified crane operators are permitted to operate the cranes.
o all cranes and lifting equipment shall comply with local regulations, consensus standards, and
Ma’aden requirements.
o the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of the cranes and
derricks shall be followed.
o attachments used with cranes shall not exceed the capacity, rating, or scope recommended by the
manufacturer.
o as a minimum the following shall be posted at a visible location on all cranes:
• rated load capacities.
• a load-rating chart.
• recommended operating speeds.
• special hazard warnings, or instruction.
• Instructions or warnings shall be visible to the operator while he is at his control station.
o Prior to operation, a Lifting and Rigging Form / Plan shall be secured and accomplished to consider
the classification of lifting operation to be done, either Critical Lift or Non-Critical Lift.
o Inspect all wire ropes, slings and chains used in hoisting maneuvers.
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o Immediately report any defects or malfunctions which become evident during operations.
o Always maintain a safe distance from overhead obstacles.
o When working in the proximity of high voltage, articulating equipment must be grounded, and a
Ground Safety Monitor shall monitor all equipment moves to ensure the equipment does not
contact electrical exposures.
o Do not operate mobile cranes in high winds, sand or electrical storms.
o During inside travel or when entering or exiting buildings, a Ground Safety Monitor shall be used
to escort the vehicle.
o Do not transport a suspended load over personnel.
o See that the load will be clear of ail obstacles before swinging the boom.
o A portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in the cab or at the machinery housing
o Know the maximum Safe Work Load capacity of a crane in the configuration being used.
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 Lifting General Safety Rules:

o Do not engage in any practice that will divert your attention while operating the crane.
o Respond to signals only from the person who is directing the lift, or any appointed signal person.
Obey a stop signal at all times, no matter who gives it.
o During hoisting, sudden acceleration or deceleration of the moving of the moving load shall be
permitted.
o When hoisting, make sure the load does not come in contact with any obstructions primarily
electrical
o Do not move or carry load over people
o The load must not be lowered below the point where less than three full wraps of rope remain on
the hoisting drum
o Make sure hook have safety latch. The load is well balanced. Avoid loading on hook latch.
o Never lift the load over the rated capacity.
o Never leave the suspended load unattended.
o Holding brakes on hoists shall be applied automatically when power is removed.
o If a load is supported by more than one part of rope, the tension in the parts shall be equalized
o Operating locations are far enough away from shoring, excavations, foundations, trenches, buried
utilities, etc. to eliminate the risk of collapse.
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 Moving a Load:
o Center the hook over the load to keep the cables from slipping out of the drum grooves and
overlapping, and to prevent the load from swinging when it is lifted.
o Use a tag line when loads must traverse long distances or must otherwise be controlled.
o Plan and check the travel path to avoid personnel and obstructions
o Lift the load only high enough to clear the tallest obstruction in the travel path
o Start and stop slowly, land the load when the move is finished. Choose a safe landing.
 Crane Overloading:
o Cranes or hoists shall not be loaded beyond their rated capacity for normal operations. Any crane
or hoist suspected of having been overloaded shall be removed from service. Additionally, cranes
shall be inspected, repaired, load tested, and approved for use before being returned to service.
 Working At Heights on Cranes:
o Anyone conducting maintenance or repair on cranes or hoists at heights greater than 1.8m (6ft)
shall use fall protection. Fall protection should also be considered for height less than 1.8 meters.
Fall protection includes safety harnesses that are fitted with a lifeline and securely attached to a
structural member of the crane or building or properly secured safety nets.
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 Hand Signals:
o Signals to the operator shall be in accordance with the standard hand signals unless voice
communication equipment is used.
 General Rigging Safety Requirements:
o Only select rigging equipment that is in good condition. All rigging equipment shall be inspected
annually; defective equipment is to be removed from service and destroyed to prevent inadvertent
reuse.
 Rigging Equipment and Slings:
o Slings and rigging hooks shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified inspector.
o Have a documented inspection history, with records readily available.
o Records must be retained in accordance with the corporate record retention policy guideline.
o Be labelled for identification purposes with a durable tag (synthetic or metal) permanently affixed
to the device. Equipment that is not properly labelled shall not be used.
o All tests and inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturers'
recommendations.
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 Unattended Vehicle Policy:

o It is the policy of MWSPC that the vehicle's engine power is shut off when the operator is not in
the normal operating position.
o If the vehicle is parked on an incline, the wheels must be turned towards the side of the traffic lane
and chocked.
 Refueling:
o Refuelling at fuel stations — general rules for all types of fuel,
• The location shall develop specific written procedures for refuelling all types of vehicles on the
plant site.
• Operators who will be refuelling vehicles will be trained in the safe procedures for refuelling.
Training will consist of classroom and proficiency testing at the fuelling station.
• Procedures shall be posted at the fuelling station and readily available in written or electronic
document format.
• No smoking / open flames / cutting and welding / hot metal within six meters of the fuelling
station.
• Cell phones shall not be used during fuelling operations.
• Set the parking brake and shut off the engine.
• Check the area to be sure there are no other sources of ignition.
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o Emergency Refuelling in Buildings:
• Gasoline-diesel-kerosene use only enough fuel to exit the building and move the vehicle to the
appropriate filling station.
• No smoking / open flames / cutting and welding / hot metal within six meters.
• Obtain approval from your supervisor or the supervisor of the area.
• A 6 kg (minimum size) ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher must be available.
• Set the parking brake and shut off the engine.
• The vehicle used to transport gasoline containers must be equipped with a fire extinguisher.
o for rail and gantry cranes, crane stops, bumpers, rail sweeps, and guards, the applicable local
standards / regulations requirements shall be followed.
o for crane’s brakes, electrical equipment, controllers, resistors, switches, hoisting equipment and
warning devices, ; the applicable local standards / regulations requirements shall be followed.
o A crane shall not be operated under any circumstances when any part of the crane or load will come
within ten 5 meters of energized electrical distribution lines rated 50 kV or below.
o The rated load capacities and the recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, operating
notes, and special instructions will be posted on all equipment and will be visible to the operator while
they are at the control station.
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 Operator Training and Licensing:

o Affiliates shall ensure that all mobile crane operators must review and understand the manufacturer’s
operations manual for the assigned make and model machine, applicable OSHA and ANSI standards,
and any additional applicable information concerning the operation of their assigned machine.
o mobile crane operator must be licensed by the relevant KSA government agency to operate the specific
make and model of crane to which they are assigned and have Contractor certification of competency
for the crane.
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 Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP):
o Mobile elevating work platforms are machines that have been designed to elevate workmen and their
tools to heights to carryout temporary work.
o procedures for the safe use, operation, maintenance and testing of mobile elevating work platforms
aligned with the requirements of Powered Platforms, Manlifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms
(29 CFR part 1910 subpart F) shall be established, maintained and implemented.
o The MEWP operator shall:
• be satisfied that site conditions (trenches, excavated lands) are suitable to execute the work.
• check the height of the job against the MEWP capacity for maximum height.
• shall assess the radii at which the MEWP will be required to operate during the work and check
for any live overhead power cables within a vicinity.
• if the MEWP is being used in an area to which the public can gain access, precaution must be
taken to prevent inquisitive persons from getting too close.
o for MEWPS the following shall be ensured:
• MEWP shall never be utilized for any purpose other than it was designed to perform.
• MEWP shall not be used to push or pull a load.
• MEWP shall not be used when the wind conditions are more than 25mph.
• MEWP must never be tied to buildings.
• No MEWP should be linked or joined to form a bridge.
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o before travelling a machine with elevated platform / bucket, the operator and the passenger shall wear
safety harness, secured to a suitable manufacturer provided anchorage point and the following check
must be carried out:
• There are no ramps, trenches, potholes in the path of travel.
• There are no electric cables, building projection or overhead hazards.
• There is adequate warning given to person working around.
• There is nothing insecure on the platform / bucket that is liable to fall off.
• There is banks man present to give proper signal and guidance if required.
• The operator shall verify he can receive and send signals to the working crew.
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 Electrical Overhead Travelling Cranes:
o These cranes are permanent installations designed for workshops and may also be mounted over
compressors, turbines, pumps, etc. to facilitate maintenance.
 Forklifts:
o all new forklift trucks shall meet the applicable local standards / regulations requirements.
o nameplates or markings shall always be maintained in a legible condition and remain in place.
o an initial inspection shall be performed by a certified inspector prior to initial use of newly
acquired or rented forklift.
o no alternations or modifications that may affect the capacity or safe operation of a forklift truck
shall be made without prior written approval of the manufacturer. Any approved changes shall be
shown on the nameplate. If a modification is performed, the forklift shall be inspected by a certified
inspector prior to usage.
o selection of forklift shall be based on the hazards and requirements of the area where they will be
operated.
o all forklift trucks shall be equipped with a dry chemical fire extinguisher fixed in an accessible area.
o each Forklift Operator shall be re-trained and re-qualified as a minimum, every three years.
o each forklift truck operator shall inspect his vehicle at the start of each shift and document this
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 Motorized Equipment:
o All motorized vehicles shall be in a safe condition, periodically inspected, and taken out of service if in
an unsafe or suspect condition. Defective or unsafe vehicle truck shall be taken out of service until it
has been restored to safe operating condition.
o Aerial devices (aerial lifts) shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the applicable local
standards / regulations’ requirements. As a minimum be in accordance with the requirements of the
American National Standard Institute for “Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platform”,
ANSI A92.2-1969.
o if work is to be performed near overhead energized lines, the lines shall be de-energized and grounded,
or other protective measures shall be provided before work is started.
o lift controls shall be tested each day by the operator prior to use to determine that such controls are in
safe working condition.
o only trained and authorized personnel shall operate an aerial lift.
o body harness shall be worn, and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from the
aerial lift.
o boom and basket load limits specified by the manufacturer shall not be exceeded.
o refuelling and battery changing operations be performed only in designated areas. Open flames,
smoking, sparks or electric arcs shall be eliminated from refuelling and battery charging areas.
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 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance:
o Preventive Maintenance. MWSPC has a thorough Preventive Maintenance Procedure in place with the
required documentation and predictive analysis capability.
o Pre-release Inspection using the same format as the pre-use inspection checklist will be completed
whenever, A vehicle is sent to the Mobile Equipment Maintenance Shop for Preventive Maintenance or
a breakdown repair.
o Equipment is returned from offsite repair.
o The pre-release inspection will be documented and retained for at least 90 days.
o Purchasing / Leasing / Rental of Mobile Equipment:
o A formal procedure exists for the purchasing, leasing, or rental of mobile equipment. MWSPC shall
follow the formal process developed to ensure the equipment being acquired meets all requirements.
o When issuing requests for bids, all of the required documents including the comprehensive
specification of the equipment shall be included in the package.
o When specifying and/or purchasing vehicles, standards shall be consulted for the control of noise,
safety features, ergonomic considerations, etc.
o The originator of the request specifies the equipment to be acquired. The requests for bids are issued
by the purchasing department and require bidders to submit the necessary data.
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o for a crane’s Inspection; the applicable local standards / regulations requirements shall be followed.
o for all 3rd Party / contractor supplied cranes and or lifting equipment and prior to being allowed entry
onto facility, plant, site or business unit all certification including independent 3rd Party inspection /
certification shall be produced and reviewed to ensure its validity.
o prior to initial use, all new and altered cranes shall be inspected to ensure compliance with the
provisions of this Sub-Element.
o inspection procedure for cranes in regular service shall be divided into two general classifications based
upon the intervals at which inspection should be performed. The intervals in turn are dependent upon
the nature of the critical components of the crane and the degree of their exposure to wear,
deterioration, or malfunction.
o any crane which has been idle for a period of over 6 months shall be given a complete inspection in
alignment with the full testing and inspections defined in this document before placing in service.
o standby cranes shall be inspected at least semi-annually in accordance Standby cranes exposed to
adverse environments shall be inspected more frequently.
o any unsafe condition disclosed by the inspections shall be corrected before operation of the crane is
resumed. Adjustments and repairs shall be done only by designated personnel.
o maintenance personnel possessing the knowledge required to perform necessary repairs on overhead
and gantry cranes shall be designated and authorized.
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 for crane Rope Inspection, the applicable local standards / regulations requirements
shall be followed. In the absence of any local standards / regulations, the
requirements shall be in accordance with the following:
o A thorough inspection of all ropes shall be made at least once a month and full written, dated and
signed report of rope condition shall be kept on file.
o Any deterioration or damage such as described below, shall prohibit the further use of the rope:
• Reduction of rope diameter below nominal diameter due to loss of core support, internal or
external corrosion, or wear of outside wire.
• A number of outside wires broken and the degree of distribution or concentration of such
broken wires.
• Worn outside wires.
• Corroded or broken wires at end connections.
• Severe kinking, crushing, cutting, or un-stranding.
• Corroded, cracked, bent, worn out, or improperly applied end connections.
o Any rope, which has been idle for a period of a month or more due to shut down or storage of a
crane on which it is installed, shall be given a thorough inspection before it is placed in service.
o Reports of thorough examinations shall be kept available for consideration by health and safety
inspectors for at least two years or until the next report, whichever is longer
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 Lifting Procedures and Lifting Plan:

o Lifting operations shall be performed by trained and competent personnel following safety rules
and requirements as included in this Sub-Element.
o Procedure shall be developed to ensure carrying out correct and safe lifting operations which shall
include for a range of requirements which must be considered during the planning of any lifting
operation.
o A lifting plan shall be developed, discussed and agreed by the equipment operators, riggers,
banksmen and any other personnel involved in the lift prior to carrying out any lift, Potential
hazards shall be identified, and the plan shall identify the means to avoid them.
o Load should be both balanced and stable before lifting. It is essential to ensure that when clear of
the ground, the load will adopt the intended attitude and remain securely attached to "the lifting
machine" without overloading any part of the machine and lifting gear.
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 The Load:
o The load shall be assessed to determine the lifting plan including type of lifting appliance and lifting
gear to be used.
o Assessment shall, as a minimum and not limited to, cover:
• Whether load is chemical or hazardous material.
• The shape and number of pieces intended to lift at a time.
• Whether load is self-supporting or requires additional support.
• Whether load has conditions that need to be taken into account i.e. fragile, hot, cold, corrosive or
sharp.
• Compatibility of lifting points with lifting gear.
• Weight of the load (This is vital).
• Centre of gravity of the load before lifting.
• Whether the load is fixed down or free to lift. If it is fixed, will it be stable when the fixings are
released, or will it need support.
• Lifting gear shall be inspected and marked with the current colour code. It must have enough
SWL capacity to execute the lift.
• The lifting plan shall also take account of any environmental factors i.e. temperature, moisture,
wind etc. that may affect the operation.
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 Operations:
o The accessible areas within the swing radius of the rotating superstructure counterweight of a
crane shall be barricaded to prevent employees from being struck or crushed by the counterweight.
o the hand signals used shall be as those prescribed by the ANSI standard applicable to each crane.
a copy of the manufacturer’s operator’s manual shall be in the cab of the crane and the
manufacturer’s specifications and limitations noted in it shall be observed.
o in the operation and use of any hydraulic crane when both an auxiliary and main hoist line is
reeved, an anti-two blocking warning system must be on both auxiliary and main hoist lines.
o a wind velocity-indicating device shall be mounted at or near the top of the crane.
o crane booms 30-metre in length or greater, should be either lowered to the ground over night or,
the load block should be anchored to a suitable secure object and a slight load placed on the crane
block to prevent the crane boom moving when there is no crane operator on site and the crane
therefore unattended
o equipment shall not be lubricated while in use, unless it has been designed for safe lubrication
application during use
o only one load will be hoisted at a time. Two or more separately rigged loads (for example, skip pan
and steel beam) must not be hoisted in one lift even if the combined loads are within the rated
capacity.
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 Rigging Personnel:
o a certified Rigging Supervisor shall have completed specific rigging training and demonstrate
adequate experience and knowledge in rigging.
o qualified field Riggers shall have training or experience equivalent to the NCCER (National Centre
for Construction Education and Research) rigging training for Ironworkers and/ or demonstrate
adequate experience and knowledge in rigging.
o a Rigging Engineer is a graduate engineer who has been trained in rigging and experienced in the
methods and the means to evaluate and design transportation and erection plans, lift attachments,
and all related hardware. He is competent in the methods to oversee and estimate transportation
and lifting activities.
o all Crane Operators shall be qualified personnel who are licensed, trained, certified and
experienced in the use, the capabilities, and all of the functions of a specific machine, mechanical
system, or tool.
o Signal person shall be designated, who is trained and experience in hand signals used and
understood by crane operators.
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 All equipment Operators participating in any Heavy Rigging Activity shall be instructed
to follow the directions of the designated lead Signal person, except for emergencies,
and shall ignore all other directions and signals.
 Legal:
o In addition to the above requirements pertaining to lifts, all legal requirements must be adhered to
in planning and carrying out all lifts.
o Thirty (30) days notification to the local aviation and Royal Commission office for the erection of
any structure (crane boom) higher than 61 meters (200 feet) above ground level or above 30.5
meters (100 feet) above ground level if within 6 kilometers (about 3.8 miles) of an airport.
o The required high structure warning lights for aircraft be installed and operated at night.
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Lift Supervisor:
• has overall responsibility for the lift and therefore must plan all phases of the operation. Provides
complete co-operation with the operator who has the final say regarding the safety of the operation.
Have sufficient technical, practical and theoretical training, knowledge and experience of the work and
ensures the following:
 Correct load weight and radius are determined.
 Competency and capability of the rigging crew including signal men.
 The safety of the affected personnel including the rigging crew.
 Controlling and keeping the area clear from the public.
 Conduct assessment on changes in circumstances during the lift.
Job Supervisor (Non-Lift Supervisor):
• The job supervisors along with assistance from the Loss Prevention Coordinators are to verify the
appropriate supervision of lifting operations have reviewed the lift plan and that the appropriate
communications have been done concerning the lift. Ensuring that employees under the Lift Supervisor
have received the required training and are certified to operate the cranes and hoists in their areas.
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Crane Operators, Riggers, and Signalmen:
• Shall have a valid third-party training certification. Maintain the appropriate training frequency,
competencies and valid certifications for the position. Must be able to present credentials when
required.
• Not attempt any lifting operation or use lifting equipment, without prior training/assessment, guidance
and appropriate supervision or which is beyond the level of their competency.
Specific Matter Expert : SME:
• Verifying the location ground stability.
• Verifying the Tools & Tackles.
• Verifying the supporting documents such as competent certifications and inspection check list.
• Review and acknowledge the lifting plan.
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 The following shall be retained a minimum of one year
o Lifting and rigging Risk assessments as part of the JSA and/ or lifting operations and management
procedures.
o Procurement records with details of quality standards for lifting equipment.
o Lifting equipment inspection registers with maintenance inspection records for the equipment.
o Checklists:
a) EHS-MS-006-P03-CL01 Crane Inspection Checklist
b) EHS-MS-006-P03-CL02 Crane Inspection Load Test Checklist
c) EHS-MS-006-P03-CL03 Mobile Crane Monthly Inspection Checklist
d) EHS-MS-006-P03-CL04 Tower crane Daily Worksite Checklist
e) EHS-MS-006-P03-CL05 Forklift Daily Inspection Checklist
f) EHS-MS-006-P03-CL06 Forklift Inspection Checklist
g) EHS-MS-006-P03-CL07 Boom Truck Inspection Checklist
h) EHS-MS-006-P03-CL08 Manlift-Telehandler Checklist
i) EHS-MS-006-P03-CL09 Crawler Locomotive & Truck Crane Inspection Checklist
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MSHEM-06.04 / Mobile Equipment
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Purpose:
 The purpose of this Sub-Element is to specify the safety requirements for self-propelled mobile
machines used in operations, on projects and both on surface and sub-surface in mining. It defines
requirements for mobile equipment and its safe operation (includes industrial and earth moving
equipment).
 The purpose of this document is to describe the requirements for operations of free moving mobile
equipment (Industrial and Earth moving equipment) to eliminate incidents or fatalities.
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Expected Result:
 The implementation of this Sub-Element shall ensure:
 A reduction in both the number of and the severity of incidents involving mobile equipment.
 Legal compliance to High Communication for Industrial Security (HCIS ) and other KSA regulations.
 Compliance with the Ma’aden Life Saving Rules.
 Support for EHSS management and performance.

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 General requirements, Operating Procedures, Certification and training (5.1,5.2 &5.3)
 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (5.8)
 Risk Assessment and Controls (5.9)
 Operator Training, Competence and Fitness for Duty (5.12)
 Design and Purchase requirements (5.4)
 Operator and Passenger Restraints (5.13)
 Specific Requirements for Underground Mobile Equipment (5.6)
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Accountable Positions :
• Department Manager: Responsible for his department employees to follow this procedure.
• Employees: Responsible for understanding and following the requirements of this procedure.
• Contractors: To follow all Procedure requirements.
• HSE department: To review this procedure as appropriate.
• Training department: All personnel assigned to jobs which require the use of life vests shall be
trained by Supervisory personnel in their department on the proper use, inspection and care of such
devices. Training documentation which includes the person's name, department, date of training,
and subject of training should be maintained in the Learning Management System.
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 Competency training and medical records shall be retained while employee is in service.
 Record of Monitoring & Assessments (Mobile Equipment inspection, Test certificates, Preventive
maintenance, machinery operator training, re-training , Medical records) certificate required by this Sub-
Element shall be retained for a period of at least 3 years.

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MSHEM-06.05 / Machine Guarding
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Purpose and Scope
 The purpose is to assess, design, implement, operate, and maintain of machine

guarding, and to train a personnel properly to use machine guarding.
 The Scope is applicable to all machines that MWSPC owned, MWSPC managed,
and MWSPC leased facilities, and to all MWSPC personnel, contractors,
subcontractors, contracted services, and visitors.
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Expected Result:
 By following this procedure/guideline that will assure all machineries and equipment
are properly guarded to minimize incidents to MWSPC personnel, contractors,
subcontractors, contracted services, visitors and vendors caused by machine
hazards.
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 Risk Assessments:
o MWSPC shall establish, maintain and implement risk assessment and identification of hazard
present on machinery.
o MWSPC shall develop of an action plan for addressing machine guarding gaps that have credible
injury potential or fail to meet local regulations, consensus standards or the requirements of this
Sub-Element.
o MWSPC shall ensure to conduct machine guarding risk review and inspection on new, temporary,
modified, repaired or relocated machinery and equipment, (including any changes made by the
operator), to give assurance that the guarding is maintained. MWSPC shall ensure the risk
assessment process / procedures include for the identification of credible hazards and guarding
deficiencies present at each machine and shall document the level of risk.
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 Certification / Validation:
o MWSPC shall ensure that during procurement only manufacturers, distributors, fabricators and
installers of equipment and machinery who assess, design, provide, install, performance test,
maintain and inspect machine guarding in compliance with Underwriters Laboratories, Saudi
Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) or another equivalent standard shall be
approved.
o MWSPC shall ensure installation certification / validation and periodic re-certification / re-
validation meet the design requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217 through recognized third-party
validation organization and installation, while operation and maintenance meet the requirements
of this Sub-Element and the regulatory requirements.
o MWSPC shall ensure that a third-party certification organization validates or revalidates that the
presence-sensing device initiation (PSDI) safety system installation meets the requirements of
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217 by reviewing that the PSDI safety system has been certified; the employer's
certification, designs and tests, if any; the installation, operation, maintenance and training; and by
performing any additional tests and reviews which the validation organization believes is
necessary.
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 Design and Installation:

o Requirements MWSPC shall ensure suitable machine guarding to prevent contact with hazards is
installed, implemented and maintained. The design shall ensure that the machine is effectively
guarded to achieve zero exposure to the hazard and the machine guarding does not create
additional risks or hazards.
o MWSPC shall ensure the selection of protective devices and or distance of gates and barriers from
the hazard shall comply with the requirements as defined in the ANSI or OSHA.
o MWSPC shall ensure where applicable, control reliability devices, schemes and logic shall be
incorporated. Control reliability circuits shall be designed and implemented in accordance with
local regulations, manufacturer’s specifications or standards. No single point of failure shall cause
an unsafe condition.
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 General Methods for Machine Guarding:
o MWSPC shall ensure machine guarding includes which as a minimum that:
A. All machinery shall be subject to a Risk Identification, Assessment and Management review. The
review shall include all machinery and identify any potential hazards and hazardous access
points.
B. Eliminates hazards through process modifications or equipment substitution.
C. Isolates hazards through exclusion and containment, engineering controls such as enclosed
barrier guarding, presence sensing devices, or perimeter fencing.
D. Isolates or protects workers by using automated equipment, such as parts feeding systems.
E. Wearing protective equipment such as face shields and safety glasses.
o MWSPC shall ensure to implement multiple layers of protection on machines hazards identified as
high risk.
o MWSPC shall ensure administrative controls support hazard reduction and as a minimum shall
include:
A. Training.
B. Warning signs.
C. Alarms.
D. Awareness barriers.
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 Machine Guarding Inspection:

o MWSPC shall ensure the appropriate pre-use inspections are performed on machine guarding
installed to prevent contact with hazards. The pre-use inspections shall ensure that guards and
safety devices are in place, operable and not damaged beyond safe use.
o MWSPC shall establish, implement and maintain a process to conduct periodic inspections of
machine guarding.
o MWSPC shall ensure specific inspections are performed as follows:
A. Forging and mechanical power presses shall undergo periodic inspections and regular guarding
and maintenance safety checks.
B. When used, each pull-out device shall be visually inspected and checked for proper adjustment
following a new die set-up and when operators are changed.
C. Immediately before mounting, all grinding wheels shall be inspected and ring tested by the user
to ensure they have not been damaged in transit, storage, or otherwise. The grinding wheel
speed rating must match the spindle speed of the grinder.
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 Safe Work Practices:

o MWSPC shall ensure procedures and safe work practices are established and implemented when
working near machines. The work in and or around machines shall not be implemented without:
A. Prior authorization to operate the machine and a permit to work for maintenance / repair work
on the machine.
B. Training on the hazards, safeguards and safe work methods.
C. The machine guarding in place and functioning properly.
D. The required PPE.
o MWSPC shall ensure that:
A. Machines shall not be operated if machine guard(s) are removed, damaged, defeated, by-
passed or made inoperable or in any way not fit for purpose;
B. safe work instructions for troubleshooting, adjusting, clearing a jam, cleaning or lubricating
a machine shall clearly define the acceptable methods to be used when guards are
removed
C. hands, arms, fingers or any other body part shall not be placed near any hazard unless
protected by LTT / Verification Procedures or other appropriate safeguards.
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 Training:
o MWSPC shall ensure personnel exposed to machine hazards are trained on the safe operation and
use of machine guarding.
o MWSPC shall ensure as a minimum, training and or refresher training are completed when:
A. Personnel are newly assigned to operate or maintain unfamiliar machines.
B. New or significantly altered machine guarding is installed or machine guarding procedures are
changed.
C. Injuries or incidents show failure of machine guarding or a pattern of at-risk behaviours.
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EHSS Department:
• Shall review this procedure as appropriate, to ensure it is aligned with corporate procedure, and to
ensure the implementation of machine guarding procedure by inspection, walkthrough and audit.
Area Manager:
• Shall ensure each machine in his area is comply with MSHEM 06.05 “Machine Guarding” requirements
and its risk is assessed
Machine Owner:
• Shall ensure that the machine’s operator is trained and skilled to operate the machine, as well as
understanding fully this sub-element “Machine Guarding”. Also, provide check list of the machine and
inspect it periodically.
Machine Operator:
• Responsible to understand this sub-element “Machine Guarding” before operating any related machine
and report any defective/bypass in machine guarding layers.
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 All inspection and test records shall be maintained for a minimum of 3 years unless the
documentation is connected to changes or replacements, or incidents occurring
involving personnel in which case this documentation shall be retained for the life of
the facility and presented when completing Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews.
 Machine Guarding Risk Assessment form [EHS-MS-006-P05-F01].
 Machine Guarding Checklist form [EHS-MS-006-P05-F02].
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MSHEM-06.06 / Electrical Safety
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Expected Result:
 Implementation of this Sub-Element shall ensure a reduction in incidents involving

electrical equipment, work on or around power and switching systems and personnel
and or assets.
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 General System Requirements:

o Establish, maintain and implement a process and or procedure to ensure risk identification,
assessment and controls for electrical hazards are in place and used routinely. This process /
procedure shall align with the Ma'aden Assurance Program for EHSS Risks.
o Ensure to maintain and implement a process or procedure that includes for the use of only approved
electrical equipment and or components that meet the quality requirements of National Fire
Protection Association NFPA-70 or other National or applicable internationally recognized equivalent
international standard.
o Ensure that all electrical equipment shall be marked to show the class, group and operating
temperatures for which it is approved.
o Ensure that electrical power systems are in accordance with NFPA 70 and 70E and meet the
requirements of IEC 60364 and 60079.
o Ensure that electrical area classification drawings are prepared and maintained on each facility,
plant, site or business unit.
o Ensure that all work activities with the potential for ignition in hazardous areas shall be controlled by
a hot work permit to work and electrical isolation procedures.
o Ensure all work on live equipment shall be carried out meeting the requirements of High Commission
for Industrial Security HCIS SAF-13, NFPA-70-B and NFPA-70-E.
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o Establish, maintain and implement a Lock-out and Tag-out (LTT) process and or procedures that
meet or exceed the requirements of local and National regulatory requirements.
o Ensure personal electronic devices such as radios, cell or mobile phones and other non-intrinsically
safe equipment are prohibited in hazardous locations. Ensure that this information is provided to
all employees including contractors, sub-contractors and visitors and signs shall be posted to mark
the areas where such non-intrinsically safe devices are prohibited.
o Ensure that where personal electronic devices have the potential to interfere with or cause
disruption to electronic control equipment that they are prohibited, and warning signs shall be put
in areas where this rule is in place.
o Establish, maintain and implement a written electrical authorization system, for working on or
near electrical equipment/electrical system, based on technical qualification, work experience and
skills of concerned persons. Such authorization system.
o Ensure only authorized personnel shall perform work on or near electrical equipment / electrical
system in accordance to their authority limits.
o Ensure electrical installations in processing plants shall comply with local standards / regulations
and as a minimum API RP 540 requirements shall be followed.
o Ensure temporary electrical connections are provided only by authorized personnel.
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 Maintenance:
o Establish, maintain and implement process and or procedures to ensure that during any
maintenance activities the following precautions shall be in place or carried out:
• All circuits shall be considered live except when safety grounds are connected.
• Adequate grounding shall be provided for personnel working on, or in close proximity to, de-
energized lines or equipment for protection against shock and flash burn hazards which could
occur if the circuit were to become energized.
• Jumpers for grounding shall be capable of carrying the maximum phase-to-phase or phase-to-
ground fault current which the electrical system can deliver for the time required for the circuit
protective equipment to de-energize the circuit.
• The grounding path impedance shall be low enough to assure operation of protective devices in
case one phase of the line is accidentally energized while the lines are grounded. It is very
important that grounding clamps or clusters, and the bonding jumpers, have connections with
low resistance and are mechanically tight.
• Barriers or marking tapes shall be used to differentiate between live and dead panels during
maintenance works.
• Key operated switches shall be used for bus bar grounding systems and the key shall be kept in
the possession of the authorized person.
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 Static Electricity:
o All workers shall be trained on the hazards of static electricity in relation to their job.
o Establish, maintain and implement a process and procedures to prevent static electricity hazards.
o Increasing the conductivity of floors, footwear, etc.
o Increasing the conductivity of non-conductors by incorporating conductive additives, surface layers
and films and humidifying the atmosphere.
o Increasing the conductivity of the atmosphere by ionization.
o Keep all synthetic materials at least 10cm/4 inches away from electronic equipment.
o Use a spray labelled as 'non-static forming' while cleaning printed circuit boards. Washing pipeline.
o Wear a static wrist strap that is grounded with the frame of the device, while trouble
shooting/handling electronic equipment.
o Use static floor mats where necessary.
o Proper bonding of conveyor belt structures.
o Proper grounding of truck tankers before starting loading of flammable chemicals.
o Some operation may require specific precautions to prevent hazards from static electricity such
precautions shall be strictly followed.
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 Electrical Grounding:
o Establish, maintain and implement a process and procedure for installing and removing grounding.
o Ensure a program is in place to periodically verify the integrity of grounding systems. Continuity
test and ground resistance measurement shall be conducted.
o Ensure the process in place allows for Grounding De-Energized Transmission and Distribution
Circuits and Apparatus .
o Ensure the process and or procedures include for working on, or handling of, any energized
electrical conductor, bus bar, etc. which shall not be permitted without an approved insulated tool,
instrument or handle unless special conditions have been met.
o Ensure the process and or procedures include for a second or standby person. If work is to be
completed on energized electrical conductors, BUS’s, etc., a second standby person, certified in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), capable of recognizing electrical hazards and capable of
summoning rescue assistance, shall be present at all times. This standby person shall, in no way, be
involved in performing work.
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 Effects of Electric Current on Human Body:

o Ensure that training of personnel who work on electrical equipment, apparatus and or systems
shall include, but not be limited to, information on the effects of electrical current on the human
body.
o The current that will just produce a tingling sensation which can be detected at the point of
contact is in the order of 1 to 2 milliamps.
o The effects of greater values of current that flow through the body when contact is made with an
energized circuit are indicated in the table. However, the effect of an electrical shock depends not
only upon the magnitude of the current but on other factors, especially its path and duration of
flow.
o Currents near the threshold of perception generally are considered annoying rather than
dangerous; however, when such shocks are unexpected and serious accidents may result as a
secondary effect due to sudden movement or loss of balance.
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 Crane Operations Near Electrical Distribution and Transmission Lines :

o Ensure process and procedures are in place that include for instructions and rules regarding crane
operations near to electrical distribution and transmission lines.
o Ensure the process and procedures include for maintaining safe clearances from hydrocarbon
carrying pipelines and from electrical power cables in accordance with the applicable local
statutory requirements / standards. As a minimum it shall be in accordance with HCIS - SAF-12.
o Ensure crane operators are aware of safe distances to be maintained when working near to
overhead electrical distribution network or electrical buildings such as sub-stations and
transformers. Develop a table to be displayed in all crane cabs showing safe distances to be
maintained between any part of the crane and any electrical lines or cables.
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 Inspection and Test Requirements for Electrical Safety Equipment:

o Ensure instruction and training shall be given to personnel working with electrical equipment,
apparatus and systems in the requirement to test and inspect electrical safety equipment and PPE.
o The following as a minimum shall be included:
• Electrical safety equipment (i.e., gloves, sleeves, blankets, hot sticks) shall be inspected prior to
each use.
• Rubber personal protective equipment shall be inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance
with the applicable local standards / regulations.
o Ensure test and inspection includes for an inspection program which shall be in place to inspect
and test electrical safety equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions.
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 Working with and Handling Batteries:
Ensure process and procedures include for working with and handling batteries. As a minimum but
limited to the following shall be included.
o Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
o The charging rate of acid should be held at a point that will prevent the rapid liberation of
hydrogen gas, toxic fumes and to prevent potential explosion.
o Smoking, open flames and other sources of ignition shall not be allowed while working on or near
and or charging batteries.
o Provision shall be made in battery storage / recharging areas for enough diffusion and ventilation
of the gases from the battery to prevent the accumulation of a toxic or explosive mixture.
o Care shall be taken to prevent short circuits while batteries are being charged, tested or handled.
Hydrogen gas, which is accumulated while charging, is highly explosive.
o Insulated tools shall be used for any work tasks in battery banks in order to avoid short circuits and
spark.
o Extreme caution shall be exercised when installing and removing batteries which are heavy for
their size and somewhat awkward to handle.
o Accidental short circuit on Nickel Cadmium Batteries for a few seconds will not seriously affect the
battery. However, this type of battery is capable of delivering very high short circuit currents.
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 Safe Practice Applicable to Motor Control Centres:
o Ensure only trained and competent personnel be authorized to work on or with motor control
centers.
o Sufficient access and working space be provided and maintained around all electric equipment to
permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.
o Troubleshooting and maintenance work on energized equipment shall be carried out after an
analysis of the conditions.
o The site “lock-out and tag-out and permit to work procedure shall be followed on all work.
o When exposed live parts require protection, such protection shall be with rubber goods meeting
the requirements of ANSI or non-combustible, electrically rated barriers while work is completed
in close proximity or when tools are used that are long enough to extend a worker’s reach to
exposed energized conductors.
o During routine operation of switches and overload reset mechanisms, the doors should be closed
and full latched.
o Ensure process and procedures include for instruction not to drill, cut, or punch holes in a junction
or switch box without first de-energizing and removing the covers and checking clearances or
without taking precautions to ensure that the work can be completed safely, such as employing
the use of depth stops on drills, protecting against falling metal chips, etc.
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 Transformer and Capacitor :
o Ensure process and procedures are developed and promulgated to personnel to ensure safe work
practices are employed when working near energized equipment within fenced-in substation
enclosures, or inside compartments of unit type substations meeting the requirements of SAF-12
and SAF-13.
o Ensure only electrically qualified personnel shall perform electrical work in these areas.
o Ensure procedures covering work on energized transformers shall be developed if such work is
required to be carried out.
o Ensure that a dry type transformers procedure outlining the hazards and recommended clearing
and grounding procedures shall be developed.
o Ensure electrical lock out and tag out procedures are developed and shall include for power
transformers to be de-energized and grounded prior to work tasks being completed.
o Ensure process and procedures include for working on liquid Immersed transformers.
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Sub-Element Administrator:
• Oversee and be responsible to provide the technical assistance and subject Matter expertise to the line
management for the implementation, monitoring, reporting and assurance of conformance of the
assigned and Sub-Element.
Department Manager:
• Primarily responsible and accountable for implementation of the MWSPC EHSS management system
including its processes and procedures Responsible for his department employees to follow this Sub-
Element and to create their procedures or work instructions in compliance with this management system
requirements.
Employees:
Contractors:
MWSPC EHSS Department:
• To ensure that this sub-element complies with Ma’aden Management System as appropriate. To provide
subject matter expertise and technical guidance during the implementation and assurance of the
MSHEM Framework
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 Maintenance and repair / replacement records shall be kept as a minimum 3 month or

as required by the Affiliates management system.
 Electrical and electronic testing certification and quality certification shall be kept for
the life of the equipment.
 Electrical Area Classification drawings shall be kept for the life of the facility, site, plant
or business unit.
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MSHEM-06.07 / Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
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Purpose:
 To define the minimum requirements for the selection, purchase, inspection, training and use
of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
 To protect personnel from the risk of injury by creating a barrier against workplace hazards
through the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as the last line of defense.
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Expected Result:
 Prevent accidents and incidents related to inadequate PPEs.
 Prevent accidents and incidents related to improper use of PPEs.
 Assist in legal compliance.
 Assist in compliance with the MWSPC Life Saving Rules.
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 Ensure hazard assessment has been performed in each location, workplace has been
identified and evaluated.
 A plot-plan and PPE Matrix shall be maintained by each department where each type of PPE
is required.
 The Basic PPE includes the following: hard hat, safety glasses, 6-inch lace up steel toed
safety shoes, hearing protection (ear plugs or earmuff) when required and working gloves.
 On activities related to handling of chemicals, equipment opening or breaking lines,
obtaining samples, working on pressurized equipment, or performing maintenance
/troubleshooting on electrical equipment & etc., they must refer to Routine Work PPE Matrix
of their department.
 Selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall comply with International Standards
to mentioned some, pls. see table below;
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Personal Protective Equipment Applicable Standards
Foot Protection/Safety Shoes ANSI Z41 or ASTM- F2413-05
Googles/Safety Glass ANSI Z.87.1.

Head Protection/Helmets ANSI Z89.1, Type 1, Class E & G
Cut Resistant Gloves Recommended cut level-5
Lineman’s/Electrical Gloves ASTM F496-96
Safety Belt/Full Body Harness ANSI Z359 or MSHEM-06.02
Chemical Suits/Hoods Refer to NFPA Liquid Splash-Protective Suits for
Hazardous Chemical Emergencies standard
Cartridges/Canisters Refer to NIOSH Standards

Dust Mask OSHA, 42 CFR Part 84
Personal Flotation Device Refer to OSHA 1926.106
Hearing Protection Refer to OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.95(i)(1)
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Accountable Positions :
 Process Area Manager: Responsible for his department employees to follow this procedure and to create their
procedures or work instructions in compliance with this procedure requirements.
 Employees: Responsible for understanding and following the requirements of this procedure.
 Contractors: To follow all procedure requirements.
 EHSS Department: To review this procedure as appropriate and make sure it complies and is current with
corporate procedure.
 Training Department:
 Personal Protective Equipment training will be provided on a yearly basis to all employees who are exposed
to hazards in the workplace at MWSPC facilities.
 All employees who wear PPE should be trained initially when PPE is necessary; the proper type(s) of PPE to
use; how to properly put on, remove, adjust, wear, clean, inspect, maintain, and dispose of PPE; and the
limitations of PPE.
 Retraining should be provided when new hazards/PPE are introduced at the facility, and in situations where
employees are observed using PPE improperly.
 Training documentation which includes the person’s name, department, date of training, and subject of
training should be maintained.
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 Record of Monitoring & Assessments required by this Element shall be retained for a period of
at least 3 years.
 Ensure that workplace hazard assessments are current, complete and that there are no areas that
need to be re-evaluated.
 Review the written procedure for accuracy and compliant with any new or amended corporate
standard.
 Forms and Templates;

 PPE Request Form (MWSPC), EHS-MS-006-P07-F01
 Hazard Assessment Form, EHS-MS-006-P07-F02
 PPE Survey Form, EHS-MS-006-P07-F03
 Routine Work PPE Matrix Form, EHS-MS-006-P07-F04
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MSHEM-06.08 / Hand and Power Tools
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Expected Result:
 Application of this Sub-Element shall:

o Prevent accidents and incidents related to inadequate PPEs.
o Assist in legal compliance.
o Assist in compliance with the MWSPC Life-saving rules.
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 Establish, maintain and implement a process / procedure that ensures, as a minimum,

the requirements of this Sub-Element is maintained during the purchase, supply, use,
inspection and maintenance of powered and non-powered hand tools.
 Establish, implement and maintain a quality assurance process that, when
implemented, will give assurance that the tools and equipment purchased for use on
Affiliates facilities meet the approved quality standard.
 Establish, maintain and implement a process / procedure that ensures a safe standard
is maintained during the purchase, supply, use, inspection and maintenance of
powered and non-powered hand tools.
 Establish, implement and maintain a risk and competency-based process for defining
the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for the implementation and maintenance.
 Establish, implement and maintain competency profiles to ensure the competence of
authorized inspectors and their delegates and further shall ensure inspections are
conducted by competent and experienced personnel.
 Ensure that prior to using hand and/ or power tools all personnel, receive training,
instruction and information.
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 Establish, implement and maintain a process by which personnel are supplied with
the correct PPE. The process shall further ensure personnel, either Ma’aden or
Contractor personnel, use the PPE specified for the tools used and meeting the
quality standards required in the Ma’aden PPE MSHEM Sub-Element.
 General Safety Rules:
o Establish, implement and maintain a process which prevents the use of ‘home-made’, altered,
modified or damage tools being used.
o All hand and power tools shall be maintained in good working condition.
o Tools shall not be modified or repaired without authorization.
o Any defective tool or equipment shall be replaced, corrected or repaired prior to use.
o Any cracked blades or wheels of tools or equipment shall be removed from service.
o Employees/users shall be trained about the hazards and the proper use and care of powered tools
and equipment.
o Tools shall be handled properly and not thrown by one worker to another.
o Establish regular tool inspection procedures and provide good repair facilities to ensure that tools
will be maintained in safe condition.
o Establish a procedure to control of tools such as a check-out system at tool cribs.
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 Inspection of tools and equipment:
o Include the EHSS Schedule which shall be worded to ensure only quality tools are used on Affiliates
premises and the personnel who use them can demonstrate prior to using any tools that they are
competent in using the tools and equipment.
o Ensure that training is implemented to ensure workers using hand and power tools are competent
to conduct the daily inspection, to maintain them in a safe to use manner or remove them for
repair.
o Ensure that defective or unsafe tools or equipment taken out of service and removed from site.
o Ensure tools or equipment taken out of service shall be quarantined and tagged to prevent their
use and must be repaired or discarded as soon as practical.
o Ensure that when personnel are working at high elevations, with the potential for personnel below
them, tools shall be secured when not in use to prevent the potential of them being dropped to
below.
o Ensure tools shall not be placed on moving machinery.
o Ensure that long-handled tools, such as crowbars, shovels, rakes, and chain tongs should be placed
in storage containers or retaining racks. They should not be left to lean in corners or against walls.
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 Tool Maintenance:
o Ensure that tools and equipment are kept in a clean and safe manner and workers are aware that:
a) cutting tools are safer and more efficient when kept sharp. (Personnel should be advised to
avoid using dull cutting tools).
b) striking tools shall not have damaged striking surfaces. Striking tools with “mushroomed” heads
shall be “dressed: to avoid splintering.
o Ensure the followings:
a) cracked or split tool handles shall be removed from service immediately. Taping is not an
acceptable repair for split or cracked handles.
b) wooden and fibreglass handles shall never be painted, as this may hide defects.
c) hand files shall have appropriate handles in place. Files with exposed “tangs” shall not to be
used.
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 Hand Tools:
o Ensure through training and supervision that:
a) operated by swinging or striking (hammers, shovels, picks, axes, machetes, brush hooks, or other
similar equipment) group members must maintain enough distance from others to allow safe
use of the tools.
b) Hand tools shall be used for their intended purpose.
c) Screwdrivers shall only be used for their intended purposes. Screwdrivers should be used in a
way that does not place the hands or other body parts in the “line of fire” if the screwdriver
slips.
d) Screwdrivers shall never be used as chisels, levers or for chopping, pounding, or prying.
 Using Knives:
o Establish, implement and maintain a process to ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of
knives and cutting tools.
 Using a Wrench:
o Establish, implement and maintain a process to ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of
wrenches.
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 Power Tools:
o Establish, implement and maintain a process for the inspection testing and repair of power tools all
inspections and repairs shall be recorded. The process / procedure shall ensure all power supplies
(Electrical, hydraulic, air, etc..) for portable and or hand-held power tools shall have enough safety
devices to ensure immediate / emergency shut down of power.
o Ensure that before beginning work with a power tool:
a) the tool is inspected for defects.
b) the power tool has been PAT tested and inspected passed safe to use.
c) power tools showing defects that affect their safe operation shall be tagged and removed from
service until repaired. Such defects include excessively worn, deteriorated, or inadequate
components, including electrical insulation.
d) hand-held power tools shall 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.
e) pedestal and bench-top drill presses shall be equipped with a dead-man switch.
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 Using Grinders:
o Establish, implement and maintain a process or procedure which shall ensure that:
a) fixed grinders (bench or pedestal) have protective shields and tool rests.
b) tool rests have an adjustable work rest with its upper edge at or above the centreline of the
abrasive wheel and within 3mm (1/8 in) of the cutting surface.
c) portable, hand-held, or side grinders must have guards in place that cover no less than 180
degrees of the wheel perimeter.
o When personnel are using a grinder (fixed or portable) the operator:
a) shall wear impact-type goggles. (Should also wear a face shield).
b) shall stand to one side when the grinder is started and stopped.
c) shall not wear loose fitting clothing that could be pulled into the grinder.
o Establish, implement and maintain a process or procedure which shall ensure that Grinders are
used safely and as recommended.
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 Transportation and Carrying of Tools:
o When working above ground level with tools, extra precautions shall be taken to prevent them
falling to the ground or on people working below.
o Tools shall not be dropped from higher level to lower levels or ground.
o Tools shall be handled properly and not thrown by one worker to another.
o Employees are prohibited from carrying tools, which in any way could interfere with using both
hands freely on a ladder or while climbing on a structure.
o Chisels, screwdrivers, and pointed tools shall never be carried in an employee's pocket. They are to
be carried in a toolbox/cart, a carrying belt like those used by electricians and steel employees, a
pocket tool pouch, or in the hand with points and cutting edges pointed away from the body.
o Loose tools and tools laid inappropriately cause a substantial portion of hand tool injuries. Tools
shall not be left above where employees are moving or walking. This presents a falling object
hazard.
o Employees carrying tools on their shoulders shall pay close attention to clearances when turning
around. Tools shall also be handled so that they will not strike other employees or pedestrians.
o Tools shall not be carried in a way might interrupt the vision.
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 Storage:
o Provide proper storage facilities in the tool room and on the job.
o All hand and power tools shall be regularly inspected before and after use and before storage.
o Ensure enough safe storage shall be provided for tool storage in the workplace and workers shall be
trained to utilize safe storage practices. The supervisors shall ensure workers store tools correctly
and safely so they are kept in good working condition and can be accessed easily.
o All tools shall be stored in a safe manner, clean and protected against corrosion and damage.
o Tools shall be kept in a store designated for the purpose.
o Store sharp tools in a specially designated cabinet or cupboard, with a blade guard in place.
o The store shall have provision for suitable storage racks and or bins.
o Prior to storage, de-energize tools such as removing air pressure, removing loads and de-pressurizing
hydraulics.
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Manager:
• Manager has overall responsibility to ensure that relevant employees are aware of and strictly adhere to
the contents of this document.
• Manager or his delegate is responsible for implementing of this procedure around his responsibility.
• Ensure complying with MWSPC Risk Management System and Department OH&S- Hazard Identification
& Risk Register.
• Ensure complying with MWSPC - Environment Management System and Department Environment
Aspect/Impact Register.
Superintendent:
• Implement this procedure effectively and ensure that the requirements of this procedure are followed by
concerned individuals.
• Ensure that appropriate power tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected and provided
for employees and adequate stock is maintained.
• Ensure that power tool manuals are made available for reference.
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Employees/ User:
• Inspect all tools prior to use.
• Responsible for the safe operation and condition of the tools and equipment that he uses.
• Periodically inspect the condition of the tools and equipment in use during the work shift.
• Clean and return the tools and equipment to their designated areas.
• Follow manufactures safety and operating instructions before using.
• Not hoist or lower electric tools by their cords
• Adhere to all required PPE in accordance with the Personal Protective Equipment Procedure.
EHSS:
• Develop inspection program of hand and power tools regularly and effectively and ensure that they are
safe to use.
• EHSS shall provide employee instruction and training programs in the proper use of hand and power
tools. Also conducting inspections and monitoring the programs.
• EHSS is responsible for reviewing hazards associated with hand and portable power tools regularly. The
tools will be reviewed to make sure they are in good working order, suitable for the jobs they are used
for, and do not pose a hazard to the operator.
• EHSS and supervisors can also work jointly in the development of Job Safety Analysis for hand tools that
present a unique hazard to the employee.
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 The following documentation, as a minimum, shall be retained for 3 years for audit
purposes:
 Affiliate’s and Contractor Procedures and forms.
 Records of all documentation pertaining to purchase requests through to QA delivery
checks.
 Records of on-site / facility audits and reviews.
 All records which have been prepared relevant to controlling process of hand and
power tools are to be retained as part of the Quality Records in Store Library.
 Hand Tools Inspection Checklist, EHS-MS-006-P08-F01.
 Portable Power Tools Checklist, EHS-MS-006-P08-F02.
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MSHEM-06.09 / Material Handling and
Storage
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Expected Result:
 Reduction in the incidents and accidents resulting from the miss-handling and or the
inappropriate storage of materials by Ma’aden personnel and contractors.
 The Sub-Element allows for affiliates to be able to demonstrate legal and
environmental compliance throughout their operations and within their facility, plant,
site or business unit regarding the storage and handling of hazardous materials.
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 Establish, maintain and implement process and or procedures to ensure all materials
are handled and stored in alignment with the requirements of this Sub-Element.
 Ensure that processes and or procedures are established, maintained and
implemented for the storage use and handling of all hazardous materials Saudi Arabia
in compliance with the local and National regulations and as a minimum with the
requirements of HCIS SAF -24.
 Ensure that for storage tanks and storage vessels above grade that store or process
flammable or combustible liquids at atmospheric and at pressures up to 100kPa
(15psig ) and temperatures at or above ambient shall comply with all local and National
regulatory requirements and as a minimum meet or exceed the requirements of HCIS
SAF-08. And for pressure vessels the requirements of HCIS SAF-10. Design and
construct, test and inspection of vessels, tanks fixed pipework and ancillary equipment
shall be aligned with the meet the regulatory requirements of HCIS SAF-24 and the
ASME B30 series.
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 Ensure all bunds / dykes access / egress, pipe-ways and pipework, drains, drainage
and design requirements meet or exceed the requirements of HCIS SAF-03 , SAF-
05, SAF-06 and SAF-08.
 Ensure for all materials storage areas the fire protection and emergency equipment,
meet or exceeds the requirements of HCIS SAF-04 supported by the requirements of
SAF-01, SAF-03, SAF-06. SAF-08, and SAF-09.
 Ensure all electrical system and electrical equipment shall meet or exceed the
regulatory in HCIS SAF-12 and the requirement found in Ma’aden Electrical Safety
MSHEM Sub-Element [EHS-MS-006-P06].
 Ensure that storage areas are designed and engineered to meet or exceed the safety
requirements defined in the HCIS regulations and the RCER .2015.
 Ensure where required the “Declaration of Compliance” is processed and submitted
to the HCIS in a timely manner.
 Establish, maintain and implement a system by which no new chemicals is
introduced into the workplace without first receiving the SDS details and reviewing
the against requirements to choose the material with the least hazardous properties.
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 Ensure that prior to using any chemical personnel are trained in its use and informed
as to the hazards and controls required when handling such chemicals. The training
shall include all the details and information found in the SDS.
 Develop and maintain and inventory of hazardous material stored at the facility, plant,
site or business unit in quantities greater than 50kg for highly toxic materials and
5000kg for other hazardous materials Form template to be provided and controlled.
 The use of PCBs and ACMs is strictly prohibited.
 Ensure they provide an annual hazardous materials inventory report to the RC
summarizing the above information for the preceding calendar year Form template to
be provided.
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 Risk Management:
o Establish, maintain and implement a risk procedure to ensure all risks, hazards and controls for all
activities involved in material handling and storage activities are identified.
o Ensure that personnel are trained and knowledgeable regarding the EHSS Rules and regular
inspections, audits and reviews are conducted in and around all storage areas to ensure compliance
with the requirements of this Sub-Element.
o Implement human factors reviews to ensure manual handling and ergonomic assessments are
conducted and personnel are trained in the resulting outcomes. Audits shall be conducted to
observe personnel follow the training methods given.
o Ensure that all personnel are aware of the emergency response actions and methods for areas of
storage of hazardous materials and periodic exercises are conducted to test the procedures and
plans.
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 Consumables and Spare-parts Handling and Storage:
o Ensure process and or procedure include for the storage of material that complies with the
requirements.
o Ensure that adequate aisles be maintained for unobstructed access and movement of personnel,
handling equipment and for contingency purposes for firefighting personnel and equipment
meeting or exceeding the requirements of OSHA 3132 and HCIS SAF To be listed with references.
o Establish, maintain and implement procedures for handling and storage of flammable and or
combustible materials that allows the Affiliate to meet or exceed the requirements of HCIS SAF-08,
23 and -24. and NFPA 30.
o Ensure that for portable containers for flammable and or combustible materials shall meet the
requirements of HCIS SAF-23 and SAF-24.
o Ensure that process and or procedure regarding the storage and handling of flammable materials
shall meet as a minimum, but not limited to, the following:
• Smoking and carrying matches, lighters, and other spark producing devices shall not be permitted
in any area where flammable liquids are stored, handled, or used. “No Smoking” signs shall be
conspicuously posted in such areas.
• Flammable liquid containers and storage tanks shall be posted with hazard identification labels as
per the applicable local standards / regulations. As a minimum the labels shall be as per NFPA
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o Ensure flammable liquid containers installed for filling shall be electrically grounded and bonded to
prevent static electricity from causing a spark. The bond or ground or both shall be physically
applied and or be assured by the design of the installation.
o Ensure electrical grounding and bonding systems shall be included in preventive maintenance
schedules to ensure the systems are checked on a regular frequency for electrical continuity.
o Ensure sufficient guarding is in place to prevent employees entering pits, tanks, tank openings, low
places, or confined spaces (where flammable vapors could be present and/ or could collect as a
result of the movement of heavier-than-air flammable vapors) until the required air testing has
been conducted and a confined space entry permit issued.
o Ensure storage tanks and storage areas be designed, built, and installed in accordance with
recognized good engineering standards for the material of construction being used in compliance
with HCIS SAF-23 and 24.
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 Cylinder Handling & Storage:
o Establish, maintain and implement process or procedures to ensure the safe handling and storage
of gas cylinders.
o As a minimum cylinder handling and storage shall comply with the following requirements:
a) Compressed gas cylinders shall be legibly marked with either the chemical or trade name of the
gas.
b) Such markings shall be by means of stencilling, stamping, or labelling, and shall not be readily
removable.
c) Cylinders on which the labelling is missing or illegible shall not be used.
d) It is preferred that all gas cylinders be colour coded meeting the international standards for
identification.
o Ensure cylinder fittings and valves meet the applicable local standards / regulations.
o Ensure that process and or procedures and developed to give assurance regarding cylinder hoses.
Hoses for welding gas service shall meet the applicable local standards / regulations.
o Ensure that cylinder pressure reducing regulators/ gauges meet the applicable local standards /
regulations.
o Ensure that cylinder flash-back protection is utilized as the norm.
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o Ensure that cylinders storage is in accordance with applicable local standards/ regulations.
o Establish, maintain and implement process and or procedures for the safe use and handling of
cylinders. Process and or procedures shall comply with the local rules / regulations regarding
handling & use of cylinders.
o Recommended Type of Storage and Movement of Gas Cylinders:
• Cylinders shall be transported, used, and stored in racks and secured against falling with suitable
chains or support.
• When lifted to an elevation, Cylinders shall be lifted using a cage with proper lifting lugs.
• Bars shall not be used under valves or valve protection caps to pry them open or loose.
• Cylinders shall be tested for leaks with soapy water, never test with an open flame.
• Only manufactured and approved adapters shall be used on any compressed gas cylinders.
• Empty cylinders shall not be disposed of. They shall be removed promptly from plant areas and
returned to the empty cylinder racks provided.
• Cylinders shall not be cut, welded, hammered, dropped, sawed or in any way abused.
• Only qualified personnel shall be permitted to refill cylinders. Refilling shall be done under
controlled conditions.
• Ensure that during transport of gas cylinders the transportation shall comply with applicable local
rules and regulations.
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 Handling Steam and Nitrogen:
o Establish, maintain and implement procedure for steam and hot condensate handling which shall as
a minimum comply with the requirements.
o Establish, maintain and implement process and or procedures for handling nitrogen.
o Ensure adequate ventilation to ensure oxygen level of 20.8% is maintained in the area or building
where nitrogen is being used or stored.
o Entry into an oxygen deficient or inert atmosphere should be avoided. However, if work must be
carried out in oxygen deficient or inert atmosphere then appropriate personal protective equipment
/ gas meters shall be used by personnel entering into such a confined space.
o When purging equipment with nitrogen, it is a good practice to install a pressure gauge on the
nitrogen system and on the process system to allow the operator to monitor both systems.
o When purging equipment with nitrogen a pressure relief system shall be serviceable or installed to
relieve the maximum quantity at or below the design pressure.
o Nitrogen cylinders should be stored in a shaded place where they will not be exposed to extreme
temperatures.
o Appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves and goggles, shall be worn while
handling liquid Nitrogen.
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o Appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves and goggles, shall be worn while
handling liquid Nitrogen.
o All equipment being purged with Nitrogen and not provided with a permanent warning must have a
temporary sign installed at all open man ways.
o Nitrogen should not be used for instrument air.
o Nitrogen lines shall be connected to instrument air lines only after carefully analyzing the possibility
and hazards of air entering into nitrogen system and providing appropriate protections against such
possibilities. Any such connection shall be reviewed through the Ma’aden Management of Change
Process.
o Nitrogen shall be vented in a safe location such that personnel are not exposed to low oxygen
atmosphere as a result of venting.
o Spillage of liquid nitrogen can cause embrittlement of structural material. Integrity of structural
material should be checked, if liquid nitrogen is spilled.
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 Handling Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Compressed Air:
o Establish, maintain and implement process and procedures for the handling of carbon monoxide
(CO). As a minimum and not limited to the carbon monoxide handling shall comply with the
requirements.
o Establish, maintain and implement process and procedures for air handling.
o Ensure that the list of chemicals handled by the Affiliates and Subsidiaries that may form peroxides
on contact with air shall be known and their hazards well understood. Such material shall be
handled in inert atmosphere or as given in their SDS.
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 Explosives and Cyanide Handling and Storage:
o Establish, maintain and implement procedures to ensure the safe handling and storage of explosive
materials, as a minimum, meet or exceed the Regulatory requirements of HCIS SAF-14 and the
requirements of NFPA-400 and meet the requirements of the ATF Federal Explosive Law and
Regulations Add to references and define the ATF.
o Establish, maintain and implement an emergency response plan for the explosive storage site. The
plan shall be copied to other local emergency response agencies including but not limited to the
local fire department, the local security forces, hospitals and police.
o Ensure transport of explosives and interim storage meets the requirements of NFPA 495 and 498.
o Ensure that the “Declaration of Compliance” is completed in regard to the requirements of HCIS SAF-
14 and submitted to the HCIS in a timely manner.
o Ensure that materials containing cyanide, cyanide compounds, cyanide solutions shall be handled
and stored as per the requirements and guidelines of International Cyanide Management Code .
o Establish, maintain and implement a process or procedure to detail the requirement regarding
handling and storage of cyanide. Ensure personnel involved with handling and or storage of Cyanide
are trained and made fully aware that Cyanide is a rapidly acting, poisonous chemical that can exist
as a solid, solution (liquid) or gas and that all forms of cyanide are poisonous Add to the references.
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o Note that Cyanide salts are used in metallurgy, mainly gold extraction, electroplating and metal
cleaning and in manufacturing cyanide is used to make paper, textiles and plastics.
o Note that Cyanide salts are used in metallurgy, mainly gold extraction, electroplating and metal
cleaning and in manufacturing cyanide is used to make paper, textiles and plastics.
o Ensure personnel are made aware that even very small quantities of cyanide, even as little as the
size of an aspirin tablet when ingested or inhaled could be lethal. It does not matter whether you
are part of a large operation using tonnes of cyanide or just using a few grams in a small workshop.
o Ensure training shall include within training packages they include how to avoid poisoning by
preventing cyanide from entering the body.
o Ensure personnel are aware to avoid breathing, accidental swallowing or being absorbed through
the skin of cyanide gas or dust.
o Note that the respirator required will vary depending upon the concentration of dust or gas in the
air. Respiratory protective equipment should be selected, used and maintained to meet the
requirements of the specific work environment.
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 Radioactive Materials and Ammonium Nitrate:
o Ensure that for all Radioactive materials processes and or procedures are developed in compliance
with HCIS SAF-24, NFPA 801 and ensure all radioactive materials are stored in lead lined special
purpose cabinets and containers. Ensure all storage use and handling of radioactive materials shall
meet or exceed the local and National regulatory requirements including the requirements of the
KSA NRU .
o Establish, maintain and implement processes and or procedures to ensure that for ammonium
nitrate storage, use and handling shall as a minimum comply with Chapter 12 NFPA 400.
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 Manual Handling of Material:
o Establish, maintain and implement process and procedures to ensure all manual handling of
materials comply with the requirements.
o Ensure that procedure include for the use of non-powered equipment for material handling. The
non-powered equipment for material handling shall include, but not be limited to the following
examples:
o Pry bars, lever trucks, jacks, rollers, dollies, skids. Chain falls, come-along, cable pullers, wheel
hoists., Hand trucks and wheelbarrows.
o Ensure that all employees shall be made familiar with the selected equipment before the work
begins. Instructions shall be clear, concise and complete, and terminology shall be thoroughly
explained.
o Ensure that adequate clearances shall be observed so that employees can readily avoid being struck,
caught or pinned between moving loads or material handling equipment.
o Ensure material handling equipment capacities shall be observed. When transferring loads, care
shall be taken to avoid shock loading.
o Ensure that when-ever possible jack handles shall be removed when not in use. Jacks shall be level
and set on firm footing.
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 Training and Emergency Response:
o Ensure all personnel are instructed in the hazards and risks in material handling and storage and shall
as a minimum but not limited to instructions on materials described within this document.
o Ensure training is provided to effected personnel on the SDS of every new chemical is completed in
the native language of the user.
o Ensure that the hazards of flammable materials in air that is enriched with oxygen shall be well-
understood by all personnel.
o Ensure that the required personnel fully understand to remove hydrocarbons prior to the
introduction of air into a system and to remove air prior to the introduction of hydrocarbons into a
system. All equipment should be purged with water, steam, or another inert material such as
nitrogen.
o Ensure that the required personnel fully understand that purging of process equipment with air shall
meet the applicable local standards / regulation requirements.
o Ensure personnel fully understand that compressed air lines that are in service shall not be subjected
to excessive heat, such as welding, without prior review. All flexible lines carrying gas or air products
shall be fitted with anchor lines / whip lines at each end to prevent uncontrolled whipping should
they become disconnected for any reason.
o Ensure emergency response plans are developed and implemented in alignment with HCIS SAF-20 .
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 Training records shall be kept until effected personnel are no longer employed.
 Vessel test and inspection certification shall be kept until replaced by next test and
inspection records.
 annual hazardous materials inventory report.
 Form template to be provided.
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MSHEM-06.10 / Blinds & Carseal
Management System
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Expected Result:
 Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

 Reduction in incidents related to the failure of management of Blinds and Car Seals.
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 CARSEALS:
o Each Plant / Handling unit shall have a list of Carseal Valves available in that unit.
o Each Plant / Handling Unit Section head and concerned Process Engineer shall review P&ID’s and Safety
Critical Valve listing to update / develop the list of Carseal valves and approved by the concerned
Department manager.
o Carseal shall be strong enough to prevent inadvertent or accidental removal. Carseal shall be attachable
by hand or self-locking and non-releasable, with a minimum unlocking strength of not less than 50
pounds and having the general design and basic characteristics.
o Carseal shall be installed on each valve identified.
o Each plant shall maintain an up-to-date list of Carseal Valves.
o The list shall include the serial number of the Carseal.
o Installed and the date of installation. List shall be kept in accordance with document control procedure.
o An inspection shall be conducted on monthly basis to verify the status of the Carseal valves in the plant.
Near Miss Incident report shall be made for all cases of unauthorized removal or missing of Carseal.
o If any of the Carseal is to be removed for Operation of the valve, Management of Change (MOC) shall be
submitted and approved by concerned section head.
o Record of Carseal removals shall be maintained for at least one year via Management of Change (MOC)
system.
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 BLINDS:
o A Master list of Blinds and Car Seals [EHS-MS-006-P10-L01] that are installed for normal operation
(if any) in each Unit / Section shall be developed. The As-built Piping & Instrumentation Diagram
(P&ID) review and physical verification in the field shall be carried out in developing the blind list.
o Each Plant / Section shall maintain an up-to-date blind list. The list shall be kept in accordance with
Blinds & Carseal Management System [EHS-MS-006-P10].
o A survey shall be conducted on quarterly basis to verify the status of the blinds in the plant.
o The Carseal Monthly Checklist, [EHS-MS-006-P10-CL01] shall be maintained for at least one year.
o Near miss Incident report shall be made for all cases of unauthorized removal of blinds or if it is
found that the blind is not installed in their normal position as indicated in the list.
o A list of blinds that are installed for work during the shutdown of equipment or plant turnaround /
shutdown shall be prepared separately, in accordance with this sub-element.
o Blind Installation should be documented with installation date.
o Installed blinds shall be returned to their normal position and documented prior to the start-up of
the equipment.
o Blind installation / removal shall be physically verified by the concerned supervisor and
documented in the shift report.
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 Lock-Out Tag-Out and Try (LTT):
o Ensure Workers must be safely isolated from all hazardous energy sources before work begins. This
includes, but is not limited to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, thermal or other energy.
o An equipment owner assumes responsibility for the control of hazardous energy by placement of
Equipment owner locks and danger tags on all Energy Isolation Devices.
o Equipment Owner Locks shall be first on-last off on all Energy Isolation Devices.
o An Equipment Owner becomes the Custodian in a Lockout by placing red seal with printed serial
number on the Lock Box and record the serial number on the Safe Work Permit.
o Any worker performing service or maintenance on equipment shall:
A. Have their Personal Lock on the Lock Box; and
B. The key to that lock in their possession at all time.
o The Forced Safety Lock Removal Instructions will be followed when Personal or Equipment Owner
Locks remain on an Energy Isolation Device after work is complete.
o Any employee who fails to follow this Procedure will be subjected to disciplinary action.
o Stored energy such as that contained in springs, counterweights, elevated machine members,
rotating flywheels, process vapours, hydraulic, steam or water pressure, etc. shall be relived.
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 Locks and Tags:
o Control Locks or devices sued to maintain control of equipment when it is to be out of service for an
extended period of time and does not present a hazard (energy isolation or hazardous materials) to
area personnel.
o Red seal with printed serial number shall be installed on the Lock box by the Owner Representative
or Custodian after verification that all requirement for Lock-Out and Tag-Out Procedure are in place.
o Personal Locks in Yellow colour shall be only issued with one key for each lock or set of locks.
o Equipment Owner Locks in blue colour shall be only issued with one key for each lock or set of locks.
o Danger control locks shall be only issued with one key for each lock or set of locks (Electrical control
locks will be in Red colour).
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 Lock-Out Procedures:
Lock-Out:
A. The procedure of Lock-Out/ Tag-Out process are detailed below:
1. Notification: Any Worker notify Equipment Owner of need an equipment for any kind of
maintenance work.
2. Equipment Owner: Shutdown, isolation and release residual energy.
3. Custodian: Verify Lockout, Place red seal on the lockbox.
4. Verify Effectiveness (Zero Energy).
5. Custodian: Clear equipment of tools and personnel. With Workers Representative try to start
equipment, both locally and remotely. Verify all other energy control measures, identify all isolated
equipment of the Safe Work Permit by attaching the Equipment Isolation Sheet or the Equipment
Specific Lockout Procedure, and Sign the Safe Work Permit, and to close lock box and place red seal
and record the lock box serial number on the Safe Work Permit [EHS-MS-002-P07-F01].
6. Workers Representative: Verify Lockout, Place Personal Lock and ID tag on Lockbox (The key to that
lock shall be in their possession at all time) Clear Equipment of tools and personnel. With
Custodian, try to start equipment, both locally and remotely, verify all other energy control
measures, verify that the serial number of red seals is written in the work permit and at the lock
box.
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7. Workers: Place Personal Locks and ID tags on Lockbox (they have the option to Verify Lockout of all
isolation points).
8. Signing of Safe Work Permit/ Commence Work.
9. Workers Representative: Sign the Safe Work Permit and record the required data to the Master
Sign-In and Sign-Out Sheet Sign-In and Sign-Out Sheet [EHS-MS-006-P10-F02] which was attached to
the Safe Work Permit.
10. Workers: Record the required data to the Master Sign-In and Sign-Out Sheet Sign-In and Sign-Out
Sheet [EHS-MS-006-P10-F02] which was attached to the safe work permit form, Work Commences.
11. Additional Workers: Place Personal Locks and ID tags on Lockbox.
12. Review and record the required data to the Master Sign-In and Sign-Out Sheet Sign-In and Sign-Out
Sheet [EHS-MS-006-P10-F02] which was attached to the safe work permit form Add Workers to job.
B. Work Complete
13. Worker’s Representative: Verify equipment is safe to return to service, and record the required data
t the Master Sign-In and Sign-Out Sheet Sign-In and Sign-Out Sheet which was attached to the relate
safe work permit form, Remove Personal Lock with ID tag, Sign Safe Work Permit and notify
Custodian.
14. Workers: Record the required data to Master Sign-In and Sign-Out Sheet Sign-In and Sign-Out Sheet
[EHS-MS-006-P10-F02] which was attached to the safe work permit form.
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C. Lock Removal
1. Upon Work Completion
Custodian: Verify equipment is safe to return to service. Remove red seal from Lockbox.
Equipment Owner: Verify equipment is safe to return to service, Remove Equipment Owner Locks
from Energy Isolation Devices.
Workers: Remove personal locks and personal ID tags upon work completion.
2. Work not complete and work is stopped
Equipment Owner: Locks remain on Energy Isolating Devices.
Incoming Custodian: Verify the serial number of the red seal if it was changed then its required to
install a new red seal after verifying all the isolation points based on the isolation sheet.
3. Return to Service
Equipment Owner: Terminate Safe Work Permit, verify equipment is safe to return to service,
Return equipment to service.
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 Jogging/ Bumping:
A. Jogging/ Bumping Lockout Procedures shall only be used when repairs, testing, inspection or
cleaning require that equipment be jobbed or bumped, no work shall be performed on the system
until the proper Lockout has been restored.
B. Areas around Jogging/ Bumping operations shall be barricaded or otherwise protected when there
is a possibility that other personnel not involved in the Jogging/ Bumping operation could enter the
work area.
C. When it becomes necessary to remove locks to job or bump equipment the procedure in forced
lock/ tag removal will be followed, and is summarized below:
1) Equipment is inspected and verified that it is safe to job or bump.
2) Workers remove Personal Locks and Personal ID tags from the Lock Box.
3) Custodian.
• Lockout – Custodian removes red seal from Lock Box and removes keys from Lock Box, then
removes Equipment Owner Locks from Energy Isolation Devices.
• The jog and bump process may be repeated.
• If the work is complete, follow the Lockout Workflows for Lockout for returning the
equipment to service.
• If the work incomplete, follow the Lockout Workflows for Lockout for the Work to Continue
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 Tag-Out:
o Tag-Out requirements include:
A. Tags will be affixed directly to the energy isolating device or as close safely possible to the device
in a position that will be immediately obvious to anyone attempting to operate the device.
B. Tags will include the identification of the equipment or system being isolated, the name of the
person(s) or Custodian isolating the equipment, and the date the equipment as isolated.
C. Tags shall be securely attached with a tie-wrap or through the shank grommet.
 Forced Safety Lock or Tag Removal:
o This procedure is to be followed in the event that a worker inadvertently leaves the facility without
removing their locks and Identification (ID) tag from lock box, must be made to contact the worker
to remove their lock. Failing that, then the employee’s supervisor will be contacted for authorization
to remove the lock or tag.
o Forced Safety Lock or Tag Removal Form [EHS-MS-006-P10-F01] with the steps to be taken in case a
safety lock and danger tag must be removed, to be used for documenting the event.
o The employee shall be informed of the lock and danger tag removal immediately upon returning to
work and sign the Forced Safety Lock or Tag Removal Form [EHS-MS-006-P10-F01].
o The form shall be forwarded to the Safety Department for filling.
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 Variances:
o Any work may need to deviate the Lockout Tag out and Try Procedure, a Management of Change
shall be issued and getting the proper approvals according to Management of Change Procedure.
 Equipment-Specific Energy Control Procedures:
o Equipment-Specific Lockout Tag-Out work instruction shall be documented and utilized for the
control of potentially hazardous energy when employees or contractors are engaged in any activity
requiring isolation from energy sources.
o The Equipment-Specific Energy Control Work Instruction shall clearly and specifically outline the
scope, purpose, and procedure to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy. This Procedure
shall be followed for all equipment-specific energy control work instruction.
o An isolation sheet shall be created when a need for LTT.
o The Equipment-Specific Energy Control Work Instruction shall be documented, and it shall include
the required information listed in the procedure.
o Equipment list for each shall be developed and maintained by the site for the Equipment-Specific
Energy Control Procedures/ Work Instruction.
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 Special Lock-Out Procedures:
De-Energization Power Lines
A. Specific procedures to be followed when conducting Electrical work or instrument work which are
included in the Electrical Safety and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 Guidelines.
B. De-Energization of powerlines shall be completed according to the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) National Electrical Code, a written Powerline Clearance Procedure for de-
energization powerlines shall be followed and shall include;
1. Clearance and de-energization; Release from work and restoration of power.
2. Line testing.
3. Safety Grounds.
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 Contractors:
o Whenever contractors and other outside servicing personnel perform tasks covered by the Lockout
Tagout and Try (LTT), they must adhere to all requirements of this sub-element.
o Maintenance personnel shall ensure that prior to the start of a job, the contractors understand
o Maintenance Contractor Locks must:
A. Be identified by colour, shape, or size.
B. Yellow in colour, which is reserved for MWSPC, unless approved by the MWSPC Safety
Department.
C. Be singularly keyed.
D. Include lock identification with employee’s name.
E. Include Contractor name.
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Process Area Manager:
• Responsible for this process area employees to follow this procedure and to create their LTT work
Employees:
• They are responsible for understanding and following the requirements of this procedure.
Contractors:
EHSS Department:
• To review this procedure as appropriate, to ensure it is aligned with the corporate procedure, and to
ensure the implementation of Blinds & Carseal Management System [EHS-MS-006-P10] by inspections,
walk through, and audit process.
• To train all required employees on Lockout/ Tag-Out and Try work instruction.
Authorized employee:
• Who has received the prerequisite training and has been designated by management to safely perform
Cascading (Pyramiding]:
• Group Lockout where multiple Lock Boxes are used by Work Groups and the additional Lock Boxes
cascade (pyramid) from the primary (existing) Lock Box.
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Custodian:
• An authorized employee, a Shift Supervisor, or delegated person by the Area Owner/ Manager in
Production Operations, Maintenance or support who assumes responsibility for the Group Lockout of the
equipment by placing red seal on the Lockbox.
Danger Tag:
• “Danger – DO NOT OPERATE” tag used to identify locks or when isolating equipment. Danger Tags shall be
securely attached with a tie-wrap or through the shank grommet.
Control Lock:
• Lock or device used the work group to maintain control of equipment when equipment is to be of service.
Energy Isolation Device:
• A mechanical device used to physically isolate equipment from its energy sources or hazardous materials.
Examples include, but are not limited to valves, blinds, electrical disconnects, mechanical stops.
Equipment Owner:
• Employee who is in Production I Operations, Maintenance or Support and is accountable for the
equipment.
Equipment Owner Lock:
Single-keyed lock or group of locks used by the Equipment Owner to secure equipment during LTT for maintenance
or other activities until work is complete, inspected and the equipment is safe to return to service.
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Equipment Specific Energy Control Instruction:
• Specific written instruction for the control of potentially hazardous energy.
Lock Box:
• Box or container used for locking the keys for the Equipment Owner’s Locks in a Lockout Tag-Out activities.
The box will be substantially constructed so as not to allow the keys to be removed if any lock remains on the
box.
Lockout:
• The placement of an Energy-Isolating Devices and danger tags at all isolation points to secure energy
sources.
Lockout Flow chart:
• Chart the lists the steps for implementing control of hazardous energy for work involving, Lock Box, and
Jogging/ Bumping Lockouts. Also includes steps for lock removal.
Lock Identification Tag (Lock ID Tag):
• Personalized tag affixed to personal Locks which contains the person’s name and picture.
Personal Lock:
• Single-keyed lock or set of locks assigned to an individual employee for the purpose of locking out
equipment.
Zero Energy:
• Is the point at which an equipment has no energy flowing to or from it result and does not have the potential
to cause accidental physical harm or injury. 165
Red Seal:
• Is a device with printed serial number to be attached by the Custodian or Shift Supervisor to the lock box.
Red Locks:
• are used by electrical team for electrical isolation purposes.
Safe Work Permit “SWP” [EHS-MS-002-P07-F01].:
• It is a written document issued to an individual or group for a specific tasked to be performed.
Tag Out:
• The placement of a danger tags with Lockout device on and Energy-Isolating Device at all isolation points.
Tie Wrap:
• A single use nylon tie wrap having a minimum breaking strength of 22.67 kg (50 pounds) used to attach
tags to locks or equipment.
Worker:
• Authorized person designated by the work group supervisor to perform work on equipment.
Workers representative:
• Authorized employee, a group leader, or safe work permit Receiver who is performing work on the
equipment responsible for verifying Group Lockout.
Work Group:
• A group of workers belonging to the Maintenance tasked to perform a job related to energy isolation.
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 Department records of Blinds and Carseal Monthly Checklist, [EHS-MS-006-P10-
CL01] shall be maintained by each department as a minimum, for 5 years.
 Department record of all the Blinds & Car Seal removals shall be maintained for at
least one year. Forced Safety Lock or Tag Removal Form [EHS-MS-006-P10-F01]
 Up-to-date Blinds and Car Seals Master List [EHS-MS-006-P10-L01] shall be
maintained by each department.
 Department record of Monitoring & Assessments required by this Sub-Element shall be
retained for a period of at least 3 years.
 Safe Work Permit [EHS-MS-002-P07-F01].
 Master Sign-In and Sign-Out Sheet [EHS-MS-006-P10-F02].
 EHS Incident Notification Form, [EHS-MS-006-P10-F03].
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MSHEM-06.11 / Hose Management
System
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Expected Result:
 Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

 Reduction in incidents related to the failure of management of Utilities & Chemical
hoses.
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 Hoses Selection & Usages:

o Hoses shall be used in accordance with applicable local standards / regulatory requirements.
o The material of construction of the hose shall meet or exceed the process design pressure and
temperature rating of the process/utility piping to which the hose will be connected.
o The material of construction shall be compatible with the chemical that will be handled.
o Hose shall have electrical continuity, as applicable, between the couplings on the two ends to reduce
the probability of static electrical discharge that could be the ignition source for a fire. End to end
resistance shall be less than 103 ohm/m.
o Worm drive clamps above 1 barg. Max. Operating pressure shall not be permitted due to the hazards
associated with these types of clamps.
o Hoses shall be identifiable through different color or tagging to reflect their use, e.g. black color for
breathing air service.
o Hoses shall be used only for the service & designed for. Hoses connections/fittings should not be
interchanged.
o Hoses connected to process equipment shall be provided with a check valve at the process-end. The
rating of the check valve shall equal or exceed the rating of the process equipment or utility connection
whichever is higher.
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o Hose shall only be connected to vessels or piping where a vent or drain valve exists to relieve pressure
after use.
o If there is uncertainty about process side pressures, a pressure gauge suitable to meet or exceed design
pressure at the process connection shall be included.
o Hoses not in use shall be coiled and hung or returned to a designated storage area and should be stored
in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
o All hoses shall be cleaned & decontaminated before being coiled and hung or returned to a designated
storage area.
o Hoses in use shall not be placed across normal walkways or aisles, where they may be potential tripping
hazards, unless safety precautions are implemented.
o In all instances where hoses are laid crossroads or areas where vehicles may pass, the hose shall be
protected by placing planking/ramps or equivalent on either side of the hose to bear the weight of the
vehicle. Planks shall be appropriately secured in a manner that the hose will not come out if the vehicle
passes over the plank.
o The use of damaged or crimped hoses is prohibited.
o Life of hose shall be based on the shelf life given by manufacturer. No hose shall be used or stored
beyond the Shelf life given by the manufacturer.
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o If Claw type couplers are used in any pressure service, they should be wired or clipped to prevent
inadvertent disconnection while in use.
o Install automatic safety shut-off valve on Utility air stations if air supply is used for operating tools. It
should be considered for all utility connections to prevent possibility of hose whipping/swaying
because of surge.
o If loose hose ends are used, they shall always be secured, or the hose shoved into a hub or open pipe.
This is not only unsafe from the standpoint of physical safety but possibility of ignition by static
charge development and by impingement.
o Hoses should be visually inspected before each use for obvious defects such as worn connectors, torn
or deteriorated coverings, collapsed interiors, contamination from previous use, and other
deficiencies that may become apparent. Couplings and clamps shall be cleaned and inspected for
cracks, corrosion, positive locking, gaskets, etc., as applicable.
o Any hose found to be defective or inadequate for the intended job shall be discarded or destroyed.
No attempt should be made to repair a faulty hose in the operating/user department.
o All hoses repaired or modified including connectors or couplings shall be tested prior to taking in
service.
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 Hoses and its Fittings Selection:
Utility Air Service Hoses (not to be used for Breathing Air).
o Provided with Quick Release Coupling (Female Adapter x Female NPT Valved Coupler connecting to
piping. (Male Connector x Hose Shank / Female Connector x Hose Shank) or Similar.
o Oil/abrasion resistant and elastomeric tube with reinforcing bands of two layers of braided
synthetic cord/fabric with neoprene cover; EPDM or similar.
o Furnished with rigid male pipe threaded coupling on ends at the utility drop / station / piping side.
o For use on Pneumatic Tools: To be furnished with quick connect couplings or equivalent. The
couplings shall be installed with the male portion of the coupling on the tool and the female
portion on the pressurized side of the connection. Couplings shall be of the positive lock design.
o The conventional air hose nipple with a barbed shank and threaded end for the tool should be used
for permanent couplings to a pneumatic tool.
Utility Water Service Hoses:
o Provided with Camlock Quick Action; Male Adapter x Female NPT Hose Coupling for connecting to
the Piping (Male Connector x Hose Shank / Female Connector x Hose Shank) or similar.
o Oil/abrasion resistant and elastomeric tube with reinforcing bands of two layers of braided
synthetic cord/fabric with neoprene cove; EPDM or similar.
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Steam Service hoses.
o Provided with Boss Heavy duty Ground joint Seal (Complete coupling connects to Piping / Boss Male
Stem or claw as per design requirements or similar.
o Oil/abrasion and heat resistant synthetic rubber reinforced with a double wire braid for high strength
or similar.
o Steam hose shall not be used in services other than steam and condensate.
Chemical Service Hoses.
o The Use of Hoses for transfer of chemicals, gases or liquids shall whenever possible be avoided. Hard
pipes meeting the designed requirements shall be installed.
o The hose specifications shall include all metal or standard tube with braided wire cover or other
specifications suitable for the chemical.
o Maximum allowable working pressure of at least two times the operating pressure at the operating
temperature.
o Couplings should have positive means of locking.
Breathing Air Service hoses
o Black colour, Neoprene tube and jacket with nylon reinforcement wrapping between tube and jacket.
o Furnished with quick disconnect coupling or equivalent. Male half on one end and female on the
other end. 174
 Following Hazards shall be considered for disconnecting any temporary hose
connections:
o Hoses to be isolated, prior to disconnection, the pressure shall be bled off and line content drained
on a safe location.
o Use of appropriate personnel protective equipment prior to breaking the connection. Connections
shall be broken “away from you” and both hands should be used for breaking the connection.
o The hose, fittings, valves, etc., should be cleaned, washed, or blown free of all foreign material
prior to storage or racking.
o Secure the process connection point by blinding the flange, plug, or permanent piping, etc.
 Additional Requirements While Connecting Hoses in Operating Plant:
o Temporary hose connections (e.g. Utility hoses) to live process or operational equipment shall
follow temporary management of change in accordance with [EHS-MS-002-P06]: Management of
Change. It shall be ensured that Process equipment is able to withstand the maximum pressure of
the hose or Pressure relief/protection available on the process equipment is adequate to relief the
flow being introduced by the hose
o Use of temporary hoses included in operating or maintenance procedures, reviewed and approved
as per, Operating Procedures & Safe Work Instructions, does not require MOC approval.
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 Periodic Inspection by Owner Department:
o Hoses shall be inspected & recorded by the owner department on Monthly basis for any damages,
worn connectors, torn or deteriorated coverings, collapsed interiors, contamination from previous
use, and other deficiencies that may become apparent. Couplings and clamps shall be cleaned and
inspected for cracks, corrosion, positive locking, gaskets, etc.
o Bleeders / Valves & Check valves used with hoses shall be checked periodically.
 Testing, Inspection & Maintenance:
o Owner department is responsible for maintaining the master list [EHS-MS-006-P11-F01] of hoses in
his department.
o Owner department shall identify the hoses for inspection & testing for the year and communicate to
Maintenance department.
o Maintenance department shall arrange the hose inspection accordingly.
 Written test / inspection procedures shall be developed and maintained according to
the requirements of [EHS-MS-005]; Operating Procedures & Safe Work Instructions
for test / inspection to be performed on all plant hoses
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Element Administrator:
• Shall be accountable for ensuring the development of the Hoses Program as explained in [EHS-MS-001],
Leadership & Accountability and [EHS-MS-004-P02]; EHS Element Administration.
• Shall be responsible for development & implementation of the hoses program as explained in [EHS-MS-
001], Leadership & Accountability and [EHS-MS-013-P02]; EHS Element Administration.
• Conduct Self assessments, coordinate internal assessments and follow-up, including monitoring and/or
stewardship of actions for all assessment findings.
• Carry out & Coordinate Periodic Audit and Annual Review of all inspections & tests performed on all
utility and chemical hoses.
EHSS Department:
• Shall be responsible for ensuring the compliance & implementation of the hoses program.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance during the implementation and assurance of the
MSHEM Framework.
• Carry out Periodic Audit & Annual Review of all inspections & tests performed on all utility and chemical
hoses
• Review data, status reports with supporting KPIs of this sub element.
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Owner Department:
o Owner department shall be responsible for ensuring implementation of the minimum requirements of
this sub-element [EHS-MS-006-P11], Hose Management System.
o Carry out risk assessment as per program for overdue inspection /testing of hoses with chemicals and/or
oil. Hoses shall be cleaned before handing over to maintenance.
o Ensure the Hoses are sent to maintenance department for schedule test & inspection and temporary
replacement is provided for the hose removed.
o Ensure that employees are trained in proper application and use of hoses.
o Ensure that hoses are inspected, tested, and used as required by the procedure.
Maintenance Department:
o Hoses sent by the User department after use shall be tested and inspected with requirements of this sub-
element.
o All hoses are properly identified & tagged and as applicable, colour coded.
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 Record of shelf life with following information shall be maintained for each hose, based
on its identification number, until hose is removed from service and discarded:
 Vendor certificate.
 Service of Hose.
 Operating pressure and limits.
 Storage conditions.
 Date of and results first and subsequent tests and inspections.
 Shelf life of Hose.
 Hose test and inspection reference no.
 EHS-MS-006-P11-F01 Hoses Master List.
 EHS-MS-006-P11-F02 Hoses Monthly Checklist.
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 Record of Monitoring & Assessments required by this Sub-Element shall be kept and
maintained as follows:
Type of Documents/Records Owner/Kept by Retention Period

Hose Tests & Inspection Record Owner & Maintenance
Hose Life
Copies Department
Training Records Owner Department Continuous
Copy of Internal & Ma’aden Sub Element Administrator &
3 Years
Audit Records EHSS Department
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MSHEM-06.12 / Underground Fire and
Explosion Control
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Expected Result:
 Fire and explosion hazards for the metal and non-metal underground mining and
their related operations are identified, assessed and managed.
 High Commission on Industrial Security HCIS and local, regional, National and
applicable International regulations are complied with.
 Fire and explosion incidents related to metal and non-metal underground mining and
their related operations is reduced and eliminated.
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 Fire Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction:

o A documented fire risk assessment shall be performed for all underground mining equipment and
operations including storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
o Only those skilled in fire risk assessment techniques shall be permitted to conduct a fire risk
assessment.
o The fire risk assessment shall be kept on file at the mine site.
o Outputs from the fire risk assessment shall be provided for the emergency preparedness as per MSHEM
[EHS-MS-008].
o Risk reduction practices shall follow the principles of minimizing ignition sources, reducing exposure of
combustible materials to ignition sources, and control or suppression of fire spread.
o Requirements of National Fire Protection Association NFPA 122, NFPA 520, FM Data Sheet 7-12 and 7-28
or equivalent international or Saudi codes shall be followed to protect life and property against fire and
other hazards in underground spaces and mines.
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 General Housekeeping and ignition source control:

o Spills, leaks, excess lubricants, and combustible materials such as oil-soaked wastes, rubbish, and
accumulations of environmental debris shall not be allowed to accumulate in quantities that could
create a fire hazard, as determined by a fire risk assessment.
o Approved metal receptacles shall be provided where oil-soaked wastes or rubbish are not immediately
removed to a safe place for disposal.
o Maintenance operations shall include written procedures and practices to identify and prevent leakage
and accidental escape of flammable or combustible liquids.
o Spillage of flammable or combustible liquids shall be cleaned up immediately as soon as it is safe to do
so.
o Where flammable or combustible liquids are used or handled, means shall be provided to dispose of
leakage or spills.
o Hot work permits shall be developed and implemented as per Work Permits Sub-Element MSHEM [EHS-
MS-002-P07] for underground operations with hazards of fire and explosions.
o Access routes shall be kept clear of obstructions to allow access and use of fire protection equipment.
o Smoking and open flames shall be prohibited in areas or locations where fire or explosion hazards exist.
o Signs warning against smoking and open flames shall be posted conspicuously.
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 Training and communications:

o All site personnel shall receive minimum annual instruction on the different classes of fires and types of
fire-fighting equipment, fire prevention, and emergency procedures to be followed during a fire.
o Electrical and communication systems that provide for a high level of safety and reliability shall be
designed and installed. All electrical and communication systems and equipment shall be installed,
tested, inspected, and maintained to meet NFPA 70 and HCIS SAF-12.
 Fire Protection for Diesel-Powered Equipment in Underground Mines:
o Equipment Inspection and Maintenance: Hydraulic fluid, coolant, lubrication and fuel lines, electrical
wiring, mechanical components, and fire prevention devices shall be inspected and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations.
o All self-propelled, diesel-powered underground equipment shall be equipped with at least one
portable, multipurpose (ABC) dry chemical extinguisher having a nominal capacity of 4.6 kg (10 lb) of
extinguishing agent and a minimum rating of 4-A:10-B: C. The risk assessment shall determine whether
larger or additional extinguishers are needed.
o Underground telecommunication systems shall be available everywhere; not only inside the refuge
chambers.
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 Flammable or Combustible Liquids in Underground Mines:

o Flammable and combustible liquid storage inside underground mines shall be kept to the absolute
minimum required for continuing operations and shall otherwise meet NFPA 122 and NFPA 520
requirements.
o Fire Risk Assessment:
The fire risk assessment for surface flammable or combustible liquid storage areas located near underground
mines shall include the following:
• The potential for the generation of smoke, gases, or toxic fumes that could contaminate the mine intake
air.
• The topography and relative elevation of storage tanks and mine openings
• Air currents.
• Vegetation.
o Surface flammable or combustible liquid storage areas shall be located away from any mine opening to
prevent contamination of mine intake air, but in no case shall they be closer than 30.5 m (100 ft) unless the
boreholes are drilled specifically for the transfer of combustible liquids to the underground mine.
o Drainage from flammable or combustible liquid storage areas shall be designed and maintained to prevent
liquid flow toward any mine opening.
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o Surface-to-Underground Transfer.
• Flammable or combustible liquid shall be permitted to be transferred into the mine only by pipeline,
portable tank, closed container, or safety can.
• Persons shall not be transported on conveyances with flammable or combustible liquids unless the
items are secured or are small and can be carried safely by hand.
• Where flammable or combustible liquid is transferred into the mine, it shall be transferred directly to
a storage area or a location where it will be used.
• Piping, valves, and fittings used for flammable or combustible liquid transfer shall be suitable for the
expected working conditions as per NFPA 122.
o Underground Transfer.
• Flammable or combustible liquid containers or tanks loaded on rail or trackless vehicles shall be
secured against shifting and damage during transit.
• Flammable or combustible liquid containers or tanks shall be at least 305 mm (12 in.) below energized
trolley wires or protected from contacting the wire by insulation while being transported by trolley
wire-powered systems.
• Vehicles transporting flammable or combustible liquids shall be kept clear of accumulations of oil,
grease, and other combustible material and shall not be stored under an energized trolley wire.
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o General requirements for Flammable Liquid Storage in Underground Mines.

• Electrical equipment in large flammable liquid storage areas shall be Class I, Division 1, as specified in
NFPA 70, or shall be classified as “permissible” electrical equipment.
• Flammable liquids in storage shall be kept in closed containers and permitted to be used only where
there are no open flames or other sources of ignition within the possible path of vapor travel.
• Flammable liquid containers shall be returned to a flammable liquid storage area after use.
• Other than Class IA liquids in aerosol cans, flammable liquids with flash points below −18°C (0°F), such
as gasoline, shall not be permitted.
o Flammable Liquid Containers.
• Safety cans or containers for flammable liquids authorized by the NFPA shall be acceptable as storage
containers.
• All flammable liquid containers shall be labeled clearly with the word “flammable.”
• Flammable liquid containers shall be stored to prevent overturning or toppling.
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o Small Flammable Liquid Storage Areas.

• Small flammable liquid storage areas shall be separated from other small flammable or combustible
liquid storage areas by at least 15.24 m (50 ft) or from large flammable liquid storage areas by a
distance of at least 30.5 m (100 ft), or they shall be separated by unexcavated rock or masonry
bulkheads.
• Storage of flammable liquids in small flammable liquid storage areas shall be in cabinets specifically
designed and constructed for such purpose.
o Large Flammable Liquid Storage Areas.
• The total aggregate quantity of flammable liquids to be stored in any one storage area shall not
exceed 624 L (165 gal).
• Large flammable liquid storage areas shall be separated from other flammable or combustible liquid
storage areas by at least 30.5 m (100 ft) or separated by an unexcavated rock or masonry bulkhead
and shall be located a minimum of 30.5 m (100 ft) from any shaft station or explosives magazine or
electrical substation and transformers.
• Large flammable liquid storage areas shall be enclosed and of non-combustible construction.
• Noncombustible storage cabinets meeting the requirements specified in NFPA 30, Section 9.5, shall
be considered as complying with the construction requirements for large flammable liquid storage
areas.
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o Dispensing Flammable Liquids.

• Flammable liquids shall be drawn from or transferred into containers within a storage area using only
the following methods:
a) From safety cans.
b) From a container by means of a device drawn through an opening in the top of the container.
c) By gravity through a listed or approved self-closing valve or self-closing faucet.
• Transfer of flammable liquids by means of pressurizing a container with air shall be prohibited.
• Transfer of flammable liquids by pressure of inert gas shall be permitted only if controls, including
pressure-relief devices, are provided to limit the pressure so it cannot exceed the design pressure of
the container.
• Where electrically powered pumps are used to transfer flammable liquids, a clearly identified and
accessible switch or circuit breaker shall be provided at a suitably remote location, as determined by a
fire risk assessment, to shut off the power to all dispensing and pumping devices in the event of an
emergency.
• Where flammable liquids are dispensed from containers, the containers shall be provided with
approved vents, bonding, and flame arresters.
• At least one portable fire extinguisher having a nominal capacity of 9.1 kg (20 lb) or greater with a
minimum rating of 4-A:60-B:C shall be located not more than 9.1 m (30 ft) from any area where
flammable liquid is dispensed. 190
 Electrical area classification shall meet HCIS SAF-12 requirements. Underground mobile
equipment shall have the fuel and oil pipes routed and or protected to ensure there is no
contact with hot engine parts in cases of a burst or a leak
 Suitable ventilation systems shall be installed on all underground mines to prevent the
accumulation of ignitable vapours and other EHS hazards
 Mine ventilation and systems to control the ventilation shall be inspected at sufficient
frequencies to ensure that the ventilation underground is adequate and to standard.
 Each mine shall have emergency response plans in place addressing the risks of loss of
ventilation and underground fire and explosions.
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• Oversee and be responsible to provide the technical assistance and subject Matter expertise to the line
management for the implementation, monitoring, reporting and assurance of conformance of the
assigned and Sub-Element.
Department Manager:
• Primarily responsible and accountable for implementation of the MWSPC EHSS management system
including its processes and procedures Responsible for his department employees to follow this Sub-
Element and to create their procedures or work instructions in compliance with this management system
requirements.
Employees:
Contractors:
MWSPC EHSS Department:
• To ensure that this sub-element complies with Ma’aden Management System as appropriate. To provide
subject matter expertise and technical guidance during the implementation and assurance of the
MSHEM Framework
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 Fire Hazard analysis and other Risk Identification, Assessment and Management
activities shall be retained for the life of the facility.
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MSHEM-06.13 / Safe Handling, Storage
and Destruction of Explosives
194
Expected Result:
 EHSS hazards for the transportation, storage, handling and destruction of explosives
and associated primers, detonators, boosters and related devices used for
explosives is identified, assessed and managed.
 High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS) and local, regional, National and
applicable International regulations are complied with.
 EHSS incidents related to explosives is reduced and eliminated.
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 Authorization:
o Only Explosives approved by the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) for civilian use is permitted to be
used. (For Affiliates and sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the AHJ is Saudi Government agencies.)
The manufacture of any explosive material is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the AHJ.
o The Affiliate/Site executive leader, (President, Mine Manager or equivalent) is responsible for the
authorizations, certifications required for usage, Handling, Storage and Destruction of Explosives.
Affiliates/Site leadership shall appoint the following roles as applicable;
• Magazine Master: To be responsible for the safe and responsible management of the explosive’s
magazine.
• Blasters: Competent, Trained and Certified to conduct blasting.
 Explosive Classification:
o Explosives are classified as per the NFPA and HCIS SAF-14 directives.
o Explosives shall be classified as Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 and with the following categories:
• Cap-sensitive emulsions, slurries and water gels, cast boosters (1.1D).
• Detonators (1.1B) and Detonating cords (1.1D, 1.2D, 1.4G).
• Safety fuse, electric squibs, igniters, and igniter cords (1.4G, 1.4S).
• Blasting agents (1.5D explosives).
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 Ammonium Nitrate:
o Ammonium nitrate storage, use and handling shall comply with chapter-11 of NFPA-400 (2016 edition).
 Magazine Types and Storage Requirements:
o All magazines shall be outdoor magazines.
o Explosives shall be stored in Type 1, 2 or 3 magazines described herein. Other Types of magazines
including Type 4 and 5, require Exemption permit as per Clarification, Exemptions and Variance Sub-
Element MSHEM [EHS-MS-013-P01] and specific HCIS permission.
o Detonators shall not be stored together with other explosive materials in the same magazine.
o No fixed lighting shall be allowed in magazines unless all the lighting system components are classified
for the hazardous environment that can occur inside the magazines.
o Ventilation system shall be based on natural ventilation unless all ventilation equipment is installed
external to the magazine.
o Magazines shall have no openings except for entrances and ventilation.
o The ground around building magazines must slope away for drainage or other adequate drainage shall
be provided.
o The site shall be kept clear of all debris, grasses, shrubs, or trees.
o No more than 136,000 kilograms of explosives shall be stored in one magazine building.
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o Magazine Types:
1) Type 1
• Type 1 magazines are those that are permanent buildings of bullet, fire, theft and weather resistant
construction and ventilated.
2) Type 2
• Type 2 magazines are boxes, trailers, semitrailers or other mobile facilities of bullet, fire, theft and
weather resistant construction and ventilated.
3) Type 3
• Type 3 magazines are day-boxes or other portable magazines of fire, theft and weather resistant
construction. Bullet resistance is not required.
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 Facility Siting and Layout:

o Location:
• For sites in KSA, The Facility Siting and Layout shall be as per the HCIS SAF-14 directives, the distance
from the nearest border shall be as permitted by the local AHJ. The land lease shall comply with the
rules and regulations of the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, only utilities, structures and
buildings serving the facilities shall be allowed within the buffer zone. HCIS approval shall be obtained
for any other explosive facilities within the buffer zone.
• Facilities shall not be located at areas with flash flood and sand-dune risks and at areas of potential
disputes.
• The site shall be accessible by at least two routes.
• Allocating the site shall not result in the removal of existing wild plants and trees.
o Separation:
• Buildings containing explosives shall be separated by distance or barricade as per the quantity-
Distance (Q-D) tables provided in NFPA-495.
• Living quarters associated with the facilities shall be considered inhabited buildings.
• Existing facilities that are not complaint with Q-D tables shall conduct Quantitative Risk Assessment
as per “Ma'aden Assurance program for EHSS Risks” Element MSHEM- [EHS-MS-002] and HCIS SAF-01
and HCIS SAF-02.
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 Fire and Explosion Prevention:

o Storage Practices and Housekeeping.
• Housekeeping standards shall be established and implemented in the magazines, nearby buildings,
nearby structures and nearby open areas.
• Housekeeping checklist for all the areas mentioned above shall be established and implemented. The
Housekeeping inspections shall be at a minimum once every week.
• Ammonium Nitrate storage buildings shall not be utilized to temporarily or permanently to store
materials with Class-A and Class-B type of fire hazards.
• The site shall be kept clear of all debris, grasses, shrubs, or trees.
• All diesel tanks, fuel oil tanks etc. shall be placed in diked areas. Confined area shall have a net
volume of 110% of the maximum tank capacity.
• Wash down and drainage facilities shall be provided at areas of potential spills of ammonium nitrate
fuel oil.
• All explosive spills shall be cleaned immediately.
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o Ignition source control.

• Powered industrial vehicles (e.g. forklifts) shall be electrical and EE rated complying with NFPA-505
inside magazines and at operating areas.
• Static electricity shall be controlled and eliminated.
• All smoking paraphernalia shall be surrendered at the security gate.
• “No Smoking” signs shall be provided throughout the facility.
• All electronic devices including mobile phones shall be surrendered at the security gate.
• Metal powders shall not be allowed to come in contact with air and be separated from class A and
Class B type of fire hazards and ammonium nitrate.
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 Fire Protection Systems:

o Fire Water System.
• The Fire protection systems shall comply with the NFPA codes, NFPA 70, NFPA 400, NFPA 495, NFPA
498, NFPA 505, NFPA 1123, NFPA 1124, NFPA 1126 and HCIS SAF directives for KSA facilities as
applicable.
• The facility shall have adequate fire water reserve capacity, firewater pumps and firewater network
with hydrants/hose cabinets.
• When the facility is to be connected to a reliable electrical grid, fire pump system shall be a UL-
listed/FM approved package set consisting of one electrical motor driven fire pump, another diesel
engine driven fire pump, each with its own controller; and a jockey pump and its controller. Both
pumps shall be diesel engine driven in the absence of a reliable power supply.
o Fire Alarm, Fixed and Portable Fire extinguishment.
• Comply with HCIS SAF-03 requirements and as noted herein or otherwise indicated in a formal fire
hazard analysis.
• Manufacturing plants shall have automatic fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Magazines do not require
either.
• Ammonium nitrate storage warehouses shall be sprinkler protected if more than 2268 metric tons of
ammonium nitrate is to be stored as per NFPA 400.
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 Security:
o For all facilities located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, all applicable, HCIS Security (SEC) Directives
shall be complied with, e.g. SEC-01 to SEC-09, SEC-11, SEC-14, and SEC-15).
o Emergency Response:
• The emergency response plan and preparedness shall be as per the Emergency Preparedness Element
MSHEM- [EHS-MS-008]. except the following:
• The local security forces, fire department, and other local emergency response agencies shall be
notified of the location and use of explosive storage sites.
• A fire that cannot be contained before it reaches an area containing explosive materials and
ammonium nitrate shall prompt immediate evacuation and no attempt shall be made to fight a fire
that has spread to explosives and ammonium nitrate.
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 Transportation:
o Transportation and interim storage of explosives shall meet NFPA 495 and NFPA 498.
o Route Selection.
• Vehicles transporting explosive materials shall avoid congested areas and heavy traffic. Where routes
are designated by the local authorities around congested areas, such routes shall be followed.
• Drivers shall proceed directly to the work location under security escort. No detours and no stops are
allowed unless in a safe haven or interchange lot that meets NFPA 498 or the destination work site.
o Vehicles.
• Vehicles transporting explosives shall be diesel driven and shall be serviced with fuel lubricating oil
before explosives are loaded.
• Only vehicles which are custom-built exclusively for explosives shall be sued for transporting
explosives.
• Vehicles for transporting explosives shall be provided with at least 2 listed fire extinguishers.
• Vehicles for transporting explosives shall be equipped so that the vehicle and trailer are grounded,
earth to ground.
• Drivers of Vehicles for transporting explosives shall not carry matches, open light or other fire or
flame, spark-producing devices, or smoking materials.
• Vehicles for transporting explosives shall not be left unattended.
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 Destruction of Explosives:
o The destruction Site.
• The best sites for the destruction of blasting explosives are open sandy areas. Stony sites should be
avoided, as explosions will cause stones to be scattered, which will inevitably extend the danger zone.
• The destruction of blasting explosives shall be undertaken only at a safe distance from buildings,
roads, railways and power lines.
• On a clear, windless day, five kilograms of blasting explosives may be detonated at a distance of not
less than 150 metres from any building or structure, on a site which is free from stones or any other
potential projectiles.
o Safety Precautions for destruction of explosives.
• Always bear in mind that blasting explosives can detonate during burning if the heat becomes
excessive, or if they become confined in any way.
• Never add explosives to a fire that is already burning or approach a fire upon which explosives are
being burned.
• If the total quantity of blasting explosives is more than can be dealt with at one time, the bulk shall be
stacked, under guard, at a safe distance from the destruction point. Only sufficient blasting explosives
for one treatment shall be taken to the destruction point at a time.
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• Guards shall be placed so as to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the danger area. After
the work is completed, a thorough search shall be carried out for blasting explosives which may have
escaped destruction.
• Old or damaged blasting explosives shall never be “used up” by charging them into boreholes.
• Blasting explosives shall never be buried in the ground in the hope that they will break down naturally
and be rendered safe by the elements. Most blasting explosives remain unaltered in the ground for
many years and therefore constitute an ever-present source of danger. For the same reason
submersion of blasting materials in deep water or at sea is forbidden.
o Destruction of explosives by burning.
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Department Manager:
• Responsible for his department employees to follow this procedure.
Employees:
Contractors:
• To follow all Procedure requirements.
EHSS department:
• To review this procedure as appropriate.
Training department:
• All personnel assigned to jobs which require the use of life vests shall be trained by Supervisory
personnel in their department on the proper use, inspection and care of such devices. Training
documentation which includes the person's name, department, date of training, and subject of training
should be maintained in the Learning Management System.
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 Fire Hazard Analysis and other Risk Identification, Assessment and Management
activities shall be retained for the life of the facility.
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MSHEM-06.15 / Conveyor Safety
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Expected Result:
 The implementation of this Sub-Element shall ensure:

o A reduction in the number of incidents involving conveyors through the life cycle of the asset.
o Compliance to all legal requirements to HCIS and regulations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
and or the specific country requirements of the MWSPC facilities as applicable
o Compliance to MWSPC Life Saving Rules
o Establish safe working practices to support MWSPC EHSS Management and performance.
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 The following shall be considered for purchasing, hiring or leasing conveyors:
o Hazards and risk associated with installation, commissioning, operation inspection, maintenance both
planned and repair, including decommissioning and dismantling.
o Control measures identified to mitigate these hazards and risks.
o Ensure clear visibility and reference to installation and commissioning risk assessment, Failure Modes
and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and or Hazard Identification (HAZID) as examples.
o All conveyors in use shall meet the applicable requirements for design construction, inspection testing,
maintenance and operation as prescribed in the (ANSI B20. 1 – 1957, Safety Code for Conveyors,
cableways and related equipment).
o Belt conveyors shall be fire resistant and meet the requirements of NFPA 122.
o All conveyors shall be designed so that, as far as possible, adjustment, lubrication, inspection, cleaning
and maintenance may be performed outside of danger zones.
o Ensure conveyors designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent moving.
o Stability. Portable / temporary conveyors shall be stable within their operating ranges. When used at
variable fixed levels, the unit shall be secured at the operating level.
o Where a conveyor passes over a work area, aisles or thoroughfares, suitable guards shall be provided to
protect employees required to work.
o The use of temporary conveyors as required will be assessed using the MWSPC MOC process, Sub-
Element - [EHS-MS-002-P06] (Management of Change.) 211
 Risk Management and Risk Assessment:

o Ensure processes and or procedures are established, maintained and implemented that allow for a
documented assessment and identification of hazards present on machinery.
o Ensure the risk assessment process include for the identification of credible hazards and conveyor
deficiencies, either structural, mechanical or operationally deficiencies present at each conveyor.
o Permits and Risk Assessments: A work permit must be completed, and risk assessment conducted
before commencement of working on conveyor belt installations and at any time the scope of work
changes or the risk of an injury increases.
o Hazards associated with operation and maintenance of conveyors include but not limited to Fire,
Electrostatic, Friction, Moving Parts, Loads falling from belts, Entrapment, Running nips, Heat /
temperature Noise or Airborne contaminants.
o The risk assessments shall take into consideration, both normal and abnormal operations, maintenance
and inspection.
o Conveyors shall be stopped, and their power sources locked out and tagged out during maintenance,
repair, and servicing, unless power is necessary for testing.
o Conveyors shall be locked out or otherwise rendered inoperable and tagged out with a "Do Not
Operate" tag during repairs and when operation is hazardous to employees performing maintenance
work.
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 Management of Change: Any required change to conveyors from the recommendations

of manufacturer and or supplier guidelines, including functional capacity limits or a
change in the process and, or as a result of an incident any modifications shall follow
Sub-Element - [EHS-MS-002-P06] (Management of Change).
 Intervention Areas: the area in and around equipment and the moving load including
access points as follows:
o Danger Zone, any area inside or around equipment that presents a risk to workers health, safety and
wellbeing.
o Workstation: an operating area / control room specifically set up for one or more worker.
o Service way: an area reserved for conveyor or other equipment operations and maintenance.
o Thoroughfare: a passageway for all persons. It is not part of the equipment area and may run along or
across or under equipment.
o Loading and unloading zones: areas where loads are picked up for deposit and after conveyance, either
manually or automatically.
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 Safe Working Practices.:

o Only designated competent persons shall operate, repair or service powered conveyors.
o Starting powered conveyors. Powered conveyors shall not be started until all employees are clear of the
conveyor or have been warned that the conveyor is about to start.
o Loading and unloading. The area around conveyor loading and unloading points shall be kept clear of
obstructions during conveyor operations.
o Clear communication and instruction should be provided to all persons that at no time should any
person’s access operating conveyors.
o Man, riding is strictly prohibited on any conveying system.
o Conveyors shall be operated only with all overload devices, guards and safety devices in place and
operable.
o Means for stopping the motor or engine shall be provided at the operator's station.
o If the operator's station is at a remote point, similar provisions for stopping the drive motor or engine
shall be provided at the motor or engine location.
o Where a conveyor passes over work areas, aisles, or thoroughfares, suitable guards shall be provided to
protect employees required to work below the conveyors.
o Only designated walkways shall be used to cross over conveyors.
o Good levels of Housekeeping of conveyors shall always be maintained.
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 Emergency stop devices:

o Emergency stop devices. Readily accessible stop controls shall be provided for use in an emergency.
Whenever the operation of any power conveyor requires personnel to work in the immediate vicinity of
the conveyor, the Conveyor or controls shall not be left unattended while the conveyor is in operation.
o Clearly marked, unobstructed emergency stops buttons or pull cords within easy reach of workers shall
be installed.
o Emergency stop switches shall be arranged so that the conveyor cannot be started again until the
actuating stop switch has been reset to running or "on" position.
o When conveyors are arranged in a series, all should automatically stop whenever one stops.
o Emergency stop controls must require manual resetting before resuming conveyor operation.
o Install clearly marked, unobstructed emergency stops buttons or pull cords within easy reach of
workers.
o All emergency stop devices shall be of such design that prohibits the by passing of such devices.
o Emergency stop devices shall be clearly labelled - signage for the safety device shall be proportionate in
size and clearly legible and be of such structure to be suitable for the working environment.
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 Guarding:
o All conveyor guarding shall be in compliance to Sub-Element – MSHEM-06.05 (Machine Guarding).
o Danger zones at or adjacent to conveyors shall be guarded to protect employees.
o Guarding on conveyors must be designed to suit operating conditions, Guards must be capable of
resisting the loads to which they will be subjected. The guarding must not create additional hazards and
or allow bypass of their use.
o The following areas shall have fixed guards: Head Pulleys, tail pulleys, take-pulleys and counterweight
sections, snub pulleys where they are available.
o An elevated walkway with guardrail or equivalent means of protection shall be provided where
employees cross over moving conveyors, and suitable guarding shall be provided when employees pass
under moving conveyors.
o Screw conveyors shall be guarded to prevent employee contact with turning flights.
A. Types of Guards: Fixed Guards - Surrounding fixed guards, barrier guards (Fixed Distance) – Fixed in
running nip guards.
B. Interlocking Guards
C. Interlocked guards with guard locking.
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 Braking:
o When necessary for safe operation, provisions shall be made for braking objects at the delivery end of
the conveyor.
o Conveyors using electrically released brakes shall be constructed so that the brakes cannot be released
until power is applied, and so that the brakes are automatically engaged if the power fails or the
operating control is returned to the "stop" position.
 Maintenance and Inspection:
o A suitable and sufficient pre-use inspections of all conveyors shall be implemented and maintained. The
pre-use inspections shall ensure that conveyors and safety devices are in place, operable and not
damaged beyond safe use.
o Maintenance inspections: all conveyors shall be identified within the site /facility planned prevention
maintenance plan.
o Maintenance inspections and testing for conveyor safety mechanisms, shall cover but not limited to
alarms, emergency stops, and guarding methods.
o The facility shall implement a maintenance and inspection checklist based on designer and
manufacturer guidelines and international standards.
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 Administrative controls:
o Ensure personnel exposed to operating conveyors and associated machine are trained on the safe
operation and use of Conyers.
o Operator’s training shall include: Conveyor Start up, Normal shutdown and emergency stop devices.
Required checks before starting up a conveyor and after an emergency shutdown or accidental damage.
Proper loading procedures to avoid conveyor overload.
o Maintenance personnel training: Assign only knowledgeable, competent and trained workers
possessing the technical capability expertise to maintain the conveyors.
o All persons operating, maintaining, cleaning and repairing a conveyor belt installation must be trained,
tested and declared competent on conveyor belt operations and maintenance by an accredited training
authority.
o All required training records shall be maintained and available as per the requirements of Element –
[EHS-MS-003] (Competency and Training).
o Information, Signage: Shall be provided as the requirements.
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Element Administrator:
• Shall be responsible for activities in accordance with leadership and system management. He shall
ensure consistency in development of management systems and implementation of all mechanical
integrity standards.
• Shall conduct quarterly meeting with sub Element Administrators according to this sub-element.
• Provide direction, guidance and clarification to sub element administrators for the implementation of
MSHEM sub element procedures.
• Ensure that a review of overall mechanical integrity program is done every 5 years or earlier if required,
to assure the effectiveness of SMIP.
• Report the status of this sub-element to the MSHEM committee.
• Monitor implementation of this Sub element procedure seek clarification from MSHEM system
administrator for any requirement.
• Develop action plan to meet annual and long term EHS objectives for MSHEM element and sub
elements.
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Process Area Manager:
• Responsible for his department employees to follow this sub-element if required and to create their
procedures or work instructions in compliance with these sub-element requirements if needed and
ensure that all employees are trained.
Contractors:
• To follow all sub-element requirements.
Reliability Department Director:
• responsible for the implementation of this element.
Maintenance Director:
• responsible for the implementation of this element.
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MSHEM-06.16 / Traffic and Vehicle Safety
222
Expected Result:
 Reduction of incidents related to transportation of employees.

 Reduction of incidents related to vehicles assigned to Ma’aden employees.
 Reduction of traffic related incidents within Ma’aden owned/ managed sites/ facilities.
 Compliance with the applicable Government and local traffic authority regulations.
 Improvement in traffic safety behaviour of Ma’aden employees and contractors
working for Ma’aden.
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 Risk Assessment:
o No amount of planning can remove all the risks associated with vehicle travel. For the reason this
procedure provides a framework to priorities and minimizes the significant risks associated with vehicle
travel. The best possible tool to utilize is the risk assessment process. The risk associated with vehicle
must be assessed utilizing the MWSPC process for risk assessment.
 Authority:
o This document is applicable to all MWSPC employees and contractors driving company owned vehicle.
 Vehicle Safety Plan:
o In order to ensure the continuous safe operation of all MWSPC fleet of vehicles a comprehensive vehicle
safety plan will be developed each site.
 Risk and Exposure:
o Each MWSPC vehicle is used under different conditions and different circumstances. Due to this
variability the risk and exposure of each vehicle must be assessed, and control measures adapted to
take cognizance of these changing conditions.
o Control Measures:
o The control measures that should be considered during the assessment phase should comply with
international standards in that the hierarchy of control.
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 Safe Vehicle Purchase/ Rental:

o The MWSPC Management are committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees and ensuring
that a safety culture permeates the organization. Accordingly, Management undertakes to purchase
and/ or lease the safest available vehicles within reasonable bounds of affordability. This policy will
apply to all cars leased by MWSPC including pool and company leased (management) vehicles.
 Mandatory Safety Devices and Requirements:
o Airbags – Passenger and driver-side dual airbags as a minimum with airbag shut-off switch.
o Antilock Braking System (ABS)
o Three-point seat belts in all positions fitted with automatic locking retractor and emergency locking
retractor system, also including intelligent seal belt reminder systems.
o Loose Items
o In addition to the above-mentioned built-in safety items all cars should be supplied with the following
safety items.
A. Red warning triangles (2 X reflective self-standing type)
B. Jack, wheel spanner
C. Wheel chocks
D. Fire Extinguisher (1.5 kg BCF type)
E. First Aid Kit.
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 Optional Requirements:
o Night Vision/ Heads Up Display (where vehicles are regularly utilized for night driving).
 Administrative Requirements:
o The manufacturer’s safety checklist must be completed during every service of the vehicle and must be
supplied to the driver on return of the vehicle.
o A formal handover system must be in place where them person receiving the vehicle does a check to
identify any substandard items when the car is received. These include items that the driver has
identified as needing attention during the service.
 Safety Inspections:
o Level 1: A complete inspection that includes but not limited to a check of the driver’s license, medical
examiner’s certificate, seat belts, annual vehicle inspection report, brake system, coupling devices,
exhaust system, frame, fuel system, turn signals, brake and tail lamps .. Etc, as applicable.
o Level 2: A “walk-around” inspection that includes a check of each of the items in a Level 1 inspection,
but not items that require the inspector to physically get under the truck.
o Level 3: An inspection of all the driver-related items of the Level 1 inspection.
o Level 4: An inspection of all the truck-related items of the Level 1 inspection.
o Level 5: An en-route inspection of a shipment of controlled quantities of hazardous materials. A Level 6
inspection includes an enhanced of the items in a Level 1 inspection.
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 Road Safety:
o Safe driving reduces wear and tear on MWSPC fleet cars and minimizes risk of accidents and crashes.
This results in less fatalities and injuries as well as associated repair costs. It’s important that that all
MWSPC staff and contractors understand their responsibilities when driving a company car and what
behaviours are expected of them. They also need to see ‘what in it for them. This may include the
safety benefits for them as individuals, as well as the corporate cost and reputation benefits, of abiding
by a safe policy.
 Safe Driving Programs and Requirements:
o Department managers will establish vehicle safety programs aligned with minimum safety required
rules which is indicated in this Sub-Element and the MSHEM. These programs shall be communicated to
all employees and contractors.
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Department Manager:
• Responsible for his department employees to follow the procedure requirements.
Employees:
• Responsible for understanding and following the requirement of this procedure.
Contractors:
HSE Department:
• To review this procedure as appropriate and make sure it complies with corporate procedure.
• To train all required employees as per training matrix Is there any document called Training matrix?

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 Internal audit in MWSPC by departments will be done as per schedule and the findings
will be followed by the concerned department.
 Department’s management are responsible to send their feedback to HSE department
for any improvement to this procedure and to be in compliance with corporate
management system requirements.
 This document shall be revised at least once in a year or as when required.
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL01 Crane Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL02 Excavator Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL03 Boom Truck Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL04 Roller Compactor Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL05 Forklift Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL06 Skid Loader Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL07 HP Jetter Inspection Checklist
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 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL08 Wheel Loader Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL09 Diesel Tanker Inspection Checklist (1)
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL10 Small Truck Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL11 Drilling machine Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL12 Trailer Truck Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL13 Tanker Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL14 Manlift-Telehandler Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL15 Super Sucker inspection
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL16 Bulldozer Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL17 Dump Truck Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL18 Backhoe Loader Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL19 Grader Inspection Checklist
 EHS-MS-006-P16-CL20 Road Sweeper Inspection Checklist
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MSHEM- Specific Awareness

 Continuous improvement of understanding and compliance with the safe work

 All applicable local/Regional regulations on EHSS Work Practices shall be complied

 Compliance to General EHSS Rules and reduction in incidents of noncompliance

 Ma’aden Life Saving Rules:

 The Right to STOP work:

 Facility/ Plant/ Site/ Business Unit General EHSS Rules:

 Records of instructions and EHSS meetings shall be retained a minimum of one

 enable the prevention of accidents and incidents related to working at height;

 Fall Control Program:

 Fall Prevention Systems:

o Personal Fall Arrest Systems.

o Designated Roof Work Area Marked by a Warning Line System.

 Fall Control Equipment Selection and Use:

 Marking, Inspection and Testing of Fall Arrest Systems.

 Compliance with the requirements of this Sub-Element shall:

o Mobile Equipment Safety Rules:

 Competence, Fitness, Training and Medical:

 Lifting General Safety Rules:

 Unattended Vehicle Policy:

 Operator Training and Licensing:

 Lifting Procedures and Lifting Plan:

 The implementation of this Sub-Element shall ensure:

 Compliance with the Ma’aden Life Saving Rules.

 Support for EHSS management and performance.

 General requirements, Operating Procedures, Certification and training (5.1,5.2 &5.3)

 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (5.8)

 Risk Assessment and Controls (5.9)

 Operator Training, Competence and Fitness for Duty (5.12)

 Design and Purchase requirements (5.4)

 Operator and Passenger Restraints (5.13)

 Specific Requirements for Underground Mobile Equipment (5.6)

• Contractors: To follow all Procedure requirements.

• HSE department: To review this procedure as appropriate.

 The purpose is to assess, design, implement, operate, and maintain of machine

 Design and Installation:

 Machine Guarding Inspection:

 Safe Work Practices:

 Implementation of this Sub-Element shall ensure a reduction in incidents involving

 General System Requirements:

 Effects of Electric Current on Human Body:

 Crane Operations Near Electrical Distribution and Transmission Lines :

 Inspection and Test Requirements for Electrical Safety Equipment:

 Maintenance and repair / replacement records shall be kept as a minimum 3 month or

 Prevent accidents and incidents related to inadequate PPEs.

 Prevent accidents and incidents related to improper use of PPEs.

 Assist in legal compliance.

 Assist in compliance with the MWSPC Life Saving Rules.

Googles/Safety Glass ANSI Z.87.1.

Cartridges/Canisters Refer to NIOSH Standards

Personal Flotation Device Refer to OSHA 1926.106

Hearing Protection Refer to OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.95(i)(1)

 Forms and Templates;

 Application of this Sub-Element shall:

 Establish, maintain and implement a process / procedure that ensures, as a minimum,

 Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

 Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.