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appear

 Come out from the confined space as soon as possible when:

o Ordered by the attendant

o The entrant recognises the warning signs or symptoms of exposure

o An unsafe condition exists.

2.6

Confined Space Attendant

The Confined Space Attendant has a vital function to perform. Under no circumstance

may the Confined Space Attendant enter the confined space or leave his post whilst

there are personnel inside. The Area Authority must ensure that the Entry Attendant

understands his duties and is competent to perform them.

The attendant must be properly trained to carry out his duties and must attend the toolbox

talk before the start of work. He must remain outside the confined space, in a safe

atmosphere and safe physical position, at all times during a confined entry operation and

perform the assigned duties under this procedure. He must also:



Maintain an accurate count of all persons in the space by:

o Using a tally board on which the name, entry and exit times for all personnel

entering or leaving the confined space shall be recorded

o Marking airlines and / or safety lines so that each individual inside the tank is

clearly identified in the event of a problem



Be aware of the hazards that may be faced during entry, including the mode, signs or

symptoms, and consequences of any exposure



Monitor conditions and activities inside and outside the space to determine if it is safe

for entrants



Remain outside the confined space during entry operations until relieved by another

Attendant



Keep entrants under effective surveillance and maintain effective and continuous

communication with them during entry by one or more of the following methods

o Line-of-sight (not always possible)

o Voice contact (allowing for distance and ambient noise)

o Radio with agreed periodicity of contact

o Pre-arranged signals on air-klaxons, whistles etc

o Pre-arranged lifeline signals

o Distress signal unit



Order authorised entrants to evacuate the confined space immediately if:

o a condition is observed that is not allowed

o behavioural effects of hazard exposure are detected

o a situation occurs outside the confined space that could endanger the

entrants

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o an uncontrolled hazard is detected inside the confined space

o the attendant must leave the work station

 ensure unauthorised persons are not allowed to approach or enter a confined space

while entry is underway

 Be equipped with a device (e.g. radio, telephone) to summon assistance rapidly if

Entrants get into trouble.

 Notes:

o Normally, rescue and resuscitation equipment shall be near to the worksite

and personnel trained in its use will be readily available and aware of the

entry.

o Consideration must be given to having the rescue team attend the pre-job

briefing to ensure familiarity with the proposed work.

o Ensure that an adequate supply of respirable air is maintained whilst Entrants

are inside the confined space.

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3.0

AUDITING AND MONITORING

Each Business Asset shall undertake internal audits of the operation of Confined Space

Entry. The auditing process including; frequency, checklist, register, actions, tracking and

close out may be included in the audit program of the Permit to Work System at each site.

These audits must examine the detailed reviews of Confined Space Entry, and check

compliance with this procedure and any deviations in place."

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4.0

COMPETENCY, TRAINING AND AWARENESS

BP and its Contractors must provide adequate training for all personnel likely to be involved

in confined space entry, either as entrants, attendants, rescue team members or gas

testers, to ensure that they possess the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary to

safely perform their assigned duties.

4.1

Training

Training shall include, but not be limited to:



AGT1 shall be fully trained and certified in gas testing for confined space entry

purposes. Assessed and confirmed competent in accordance with UNIF-HSE-PRO-

103, Permit to Work System.



Confined Space Entry Attendants shall be formally briefed on all aspects of the

proposed entry activities and on their particular duties; and shall be prepared to

demonstrate their competency to the Area Authority.



Entrants shall be briefed by the Performing Authority, Supervisor or Confined Space

Attendant to ensure that they understand the hazards of the task in hand, signs,

symptoms and consequences of exposure; and are aware of the emergency signal

to be used by the attendant, if evacuation becomes necessary.



The Rescue Team Members shall receive approved PPE and rescue equipment

(including BA sets) and be trained in their use. In addition to rescue training, each

team member must undergo basic first aid and resuscitation training.



Employees and Contractors‟ personnel who will be involved in the entry must also be

fully conversant with the scope of work, Emergency Response Plan, response

actions and be trained in:

o hazard recognition

o Safe Systems Of Work (SSOW) - permit to work procedures, isolation

procedures, purging and/or ventilation procedures

o the use of continuous gas monitoring equipment

o the use of safety equipment such as airline breathing equipment, respirator,

retrieval harness and lines

o the use of communication equipment

o self rescue.

New personnel shall not be assigned to the above tasks, unless under training and

accompanied by a competent person (maximum 2 new starts to 1 supervisor) who is familiar

with the hazards of confined space entry.

4.2

Registers

A register will be held on site of all personnel deemed competent for all the roles associated

with Confined Space Entry, and will be managed by the Site Manager / Site Controller /

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5.0

PLANNING AND PROCEDURE

All alternatives to entry must be considered before starting to plan for Confined

Space Entry.

Prior to entry into a confined space, the equipment shall be positively isolated, emptied,

cleaned and gas freed as necessary.

A Confined Space Entry Permit form (see UNIF-HSE-PRO-103 Permits to Work) shall be

completed to allow the Gas Tester to test the atmosphere in the Confined Space. He will

sign the permit after the test to indicate the atmosphere is safe for the work to be done. The

Confined Space Entry Permit is then attached to the Permit to Work

Positive isolation (see UNIF-HSE-PRO-107) must be effected on all live process, utility and

service lines and electrical/control equipment for any task requiring entry to a vessel or

confined space. Spool removal is preferred, although spade isolation may be used where it

is not reasonably practicable to remove pipe work sections. It should be noted that in some

cases it may not be reasonably practicable to comply with this requirement when making

entry to mud tanks, pump pits, ballast tanks, or other utility systems. Here, a Level 2 Risk

Assessment must be undertaken and approval obtained from the OIM or Site Controller

before entry can be permitted under work control.

Vessel nozzles should normally be left open to assist with free ventilation. Air movers or

ducted fans may also be used to create a flow of clean air through the vessel. If there is any

likelihood of fumes, water or other contaminant entering the vessel from sources other than

the isolated pipe work while persons are inside, the need to blank off any affected nozzles

must be considered. Blanks used for this purpose do not need to be pressure-rated.

However non-pressure rated blanks must be clearly identified by a tag, painted

circumference or other marking. In the case of tanks with 'swan necks', mechanical plugs

may be an option, to prevent ingress of fumes, etc.

The „man-way‟ doors on a vessel being prepared for entry must be removed last and

reinstalled first to reduce the risk of unauthorised entry.

5.1

Planning Process

Planning for confined space entry shall include the following:

 Confined space hazard identification and Level 2 Risk Assessment (mandatory)

 Positive Isolation to ensure no process or utility fluids or gases may enter during the

entry

 Entry Permit preparation to enable Gas Tester to enter the vessel

 Gas testing and confined space inspection:

 Prior to any entry into a confined space, the atmosphere shall be tested to determine

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the precautions necessary, and an Entry Permit issued.



Throughout the period of entry into confined spaces, the atmosphere in the space

must be strictly controlled to prevent persons being exposed to risks associated with

toxic and/or flammable fumes and vapours in the atmosphere, and with atmospheres

that may be deficient (or enriched) in oxygen.



Entry Permit issue and duration of validity



Procedures for control of work including procedures for any non-compliance with

normal standards based on the Level 2 Risk Assessment



The resources available to deal with any potential emergency that may arise should

limit the number of personnel entering a confined space.



An Entry Permit is not a permit to work and for all work in the Confined Space a

relevant Permit to Work shall be issued



Gas tests required for hot work shall be carried out separately (i.e. the tests done for

entry are not valid for the hot work permit).



Emergency response arrangements

Access and egress arrangements should take into consideration the possibility that a

casualty may need to be evacuated in an emergency. It would require a winch to

vertically hoist an average person from a space below. Wearing a harness and

lifeline shall only be considered practicable if the nature of the confined space is such

that the attendant could hoist or drag out the person from the space if the latter were

immobilised, and if the rope would not impede an unassisted exit. Wearing only the

harness should also be considered - a rescuer could attach the lifeline to effect

evacuation of the person



Procedures for entering confined spaces with and without Breathing Apparatus (BA)

are described in Paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7.

5.2

Hazard Identification and Level 2 Risk Assessment (L2RA)

A Level 2 Risk Assessment shall be made to establish whether the proposed confined

space entry and the work to be done can be performed safely. Some of the dangers that

should be considered are described in Appendix B:

The main hazards associated with entering and working in confined spaces are listed in

Appendix B as a checklist for the Risk Assessment

5.3

Gas Testing

Only approved persons who have been fully trained and certified in gas testing for confined

space entry purposes, i.e. Authorised Gas Tester Level 1 (AGT1), shall carry out gas testing

for entry,

The AGT1 shall request an Entry Permit from the Area Authority to confirm that the confined

space is isolated and to authorise entry (if required) for the AGT1. Any special operational

conditions inside or outside the space will be conveyed to the AGT1 on the permit.

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Where practicable, the gas test shall be carried out from outside the confined space (e.g.

using extension probes). In some circumstances it may not be possible to sample a

representative portion of the space from the entrance, taking into account ventilation

arrangements and the possibility of heavier than air gas remaining in low areas. In this

event, the AGT1 may have to enter the space in order to complete his tests.

The conditions for the entry of the AGT1 shall include:

 The AGT1 shall not enter if the conditions at the entrance are outside the

criteria for entry with BA (refer to Table 1).

 A Confined Space Attendant (refer to Paragraph 2.6) shall be stationed at the

entrance so that he is able to see the AGT1 and equipped to raise the alarm if the

AGT1 should get into trouble and also to warn the AGT1 of an external emergency.

 The AGT1 shall wear BA. He shall only enter the confined space without BA if

he is updating a valid Entry Permit that has already certified the space fit for

entry without BA.

 If practicable, the AGT 1 shall wear a harness and a lifeline. This shall only be

considered practicable if the nature of the confined space is such that the attendant

could hoist or drag out the AGT 1 from the space if the latter were immobilised, and if

the rope would not impede the AGT 1 in making an unassisted emergency exit.

Note: It would require a winch to vertically hoist an average person from a space

below.

 Reviving Resuscitation equipment ready for immediate use shall be kept close at

hand.

5.3.1

Gas Test Requirements

Testing must be carried out in accordance with the following requirements:

 Ventilation equipment must be shut off before the tests commence.

 The atmosphere must be tested at the bottom, top, and the middle of all confined

spaces.

 The atmosphere inside must be continuously monitored while work is being

conducted in the confined space.

 If the confined space is left for any reason, the atmosphere shall be re-tested before

re-entry may be permitted.

5.3.2

Test Equipment

Testing instruments must be calibrated and operationally checked before and after use in

accordance with manufacturer specifications. Test records must be held on site.

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5.4

Criteria for Confined Space Entry

The space shall only be classed as fit for entry without BA if:

 The oxygen and flammable gas levels are the same as measured outside in fresh

air, and

 Toxic contaminants do not exceed current occupational exposure limits

 Also:

 The AGT1 shall confirm that there are no materials left inside which in his judgement

may give off sufficient quantities of vapour and fumes if disturbed, such that the

atmosphere would cease to be classed as fit for entry without BA.

Table 1 Permitted Limits for Confined Space Entry and Work

Criteria

ENTRY WITHOUT BA

Entry with BA

(Refer to paragraph 5.6)

(Refer to paragraph 5.7)

Oxygen Content (%)

20.8 to 22.5%

19 to 20.8%

(Same as in fresh air)

Toxicity

<LTMEL (8 hours)

<STMEL (15 minutes)

(Occupational Exposure

(Long-term Exposure Limit) (Note

(Short-term Exposure Limit)

Limits (Note 1))

Hydrocarbon Vapour

<1% LEL

>4 to <25% LEL

(% Lower Explosive Limit -

Inspection, Hot and Cold Work

Only Inspection and Cold Work

measured on a combustible

Permitted (Note 4)

gas indicator)

(Note 3)

1 to 4% LEL

> 25% LEL entry NOT permitted

Only Inspection and Cold Work

under any circumstance

Permitted (Note 4)

Notes:

(1) Occupational Exposure Limits for various toxic substances are defined in the UK HSE Guidance

Document EH40

(2) For longer work shifts (e.g. 12 hours) LTMEL must be extrapolated to give 12-hour Time Weighted

Average (TWA).

(3) Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) synonymous with Lower Flammable Limit (LFL).

(4) Continuous gas monitoring must be performed throughout confined space occupancy.

5.5

Entry Permit Issue and Validity

When the gas test has been completed, the Area Authority shall consider the results. He

shall then issue the appropriate Work Permit, cross-referenced to the Confined Space Entry

Permit on which is specified the period in which he considers it safe to enter the space,

taking into account the nature of the space, possible contaminants, type of isolations and the

type of work proposed.

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An Entry Permit on its own does not authorise entry for any purposes other than

testing by AGT1.

The Entry permit shall be displayed at the job site. Entry points shall be barriered off when

the vessel in not manned

Entry to the confined space shall commence and continue at any time during the period for

which the permit is valid. If the space is vacated during the period of validity, a gas test shall

be undertaken before re-entry. Alternatively, if continuous gas monitoring equipment has

been in use throughout the vacated period, entry may proceed without the gas test. The

period of validity shall not normally exceed one shift.

In appropriate circumstances, the Site Controller (or his formally delegated nominee) in

consultation with the Site HSE Advisor, may permit the validity of an entry permit to be

extended beyond a single shift to a specified period of time, if the nature of the isolations and

the degree of cleanliness of the vessel are such that conditions within the space will not

change significantly during that period.

A proprietary Entry tag System may be used to supplement the Entry permit to enhance the

control of entry into confined spaces. The advantages are:

 It can be prominently displayed at the entrance to a confined space

 It clearly indicates „DO NOT ENTER‟ or details the conditions of entry

 It is easily updated

5.6

Procedure for Entry into Confined Spaces without BA

5.6.1

Confined Space Attendant

A suitably trained Entry Attendant shall be stationed at the designated entrance to the

confined space and shall perform the duties outlined in Section 2.6

5.6.2

Entrants

Entrants to the confined space shall:

 Wear suitable PPE, as required

 Wear a harness and lifeline, if specified on the Level 2 Risk Assessment

 According to the type of work and the risk, take adequate rest periods out in

the open air

 Continuously monitor for oxygen, hydrocarbons and H₂S

This may be achieved by one of the Entrants monitoring Crowcon Triple

meter (or similar) to ensure that the conditions are not worsening. If this

should occur, the space should be vacated, ventilated and re-tested until

conditions have improved to within the limits set out on the Entry Permit.

5.6.3

Work Activity Affecting Entry without BA

Even though a gas test may indicate that a confined space is fit for entry without BA, if work

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is to take place within that is likely to generate toxic or flammable vapours to such an extent

that the atmosphere cannot be kept free of contaminants by forced or natural ventilation

(e.g. application of paint coatings), the space shall be treated as not fit for entry without BA

and the additional precautions listed in Paragraph 5.7 shall be followed.

5.7

Additional Procedure for Entry into Confined Spaces with BA

5.7.1

Confined Space Attendant

The Confined Space Attendant shall perform the duties listed in Section 2.0 paragraph 2.6.

Additionally, where the space contains residual fluids (e.g. water) into which a person might

fall so that his face and BA are submerged, he shall be assisted by a rescue person who

shall be stationed at the opening in addition to the Confined Space Attendant, equipped to

make an entry wearing BA so as to give immediate help, if he considers it safe to do so.

5.7.2

Entrants

Entrants shall perform the duties listed in Section 2.0 paragraph 2.5. In addition, they shall

wear approved positive pressure BA and be trained in its use.

Note:

 Canister respirators shall not be used in any circumstances. Air-supplied

apparatus shall be used.

 All personnel expected to wear BA and carry out work at the same time are

recommended to be clean-shaven in order to provide a good seal between mask and face.

If it is not possible to class the space as „fit for entry without BA‟, entry WITH BA may be

permitted, subject to the criteria in Table 1 and in accordance with the additional precautions

below:

 Approved positive pressure BA is worn.

 Authorisation for ENTRY WITH BA has been given.

 Where practicable, retrieval gear is worn.

 The Entry Attendant must be stationed outside the space entrance at all

times.

 Rescue and reviving equipment and qualified personnel shall be readily

available.

5.8

Cleaning

5.8.1

Removal of Sludge, Scale and Hard Deposits

After a tank or vessel has been opened up, as much oil, sludge and scale as possible shall

be removed by means of bailers, squeegees etc, aided, if convenient, by adequately

earthed water hoses. As much removal as possible should be carried out from the open

manhole door but invariably it will be necessary to enter the tank/vessel to remove all sludge

and scale. Rules for entry as laid down in Paragraphs 5.2 and 5.6 shall be strictly adhered

to.

Earth sumps or suitable containers shall be provided for the reception of oil or oily sludge.

This material shall be contained and disposed of in a safe and environmentally acceptable

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manner.

All pyrophoric scale shall be disposed of in an approved manner. During the time that it is

exposed to the air after removal, it shall be kept wet. Pyrophoric scale is removed from

offshore installations in sealed drums, the scale being 'slurred' with water.

Where there are hard deposits, necessitating the use of chipping tools, the PTW shall

specify that the surface being chipped must be kept thoroughly wetted during the operation.

Where high-pressure water jets are used in the removal of sludge and scale, only

specifically trained operators shall be used. Where standard water hose and nozzles are

used to wash out, the nozzles shall be earthed.

5.8.2

Use of Chemical Cleaners

If chemical cleaners are to be used then the MSDS for the chemical shall be consulted and

a risk assessment (CARA) conducted prior to use. In particular, additional ventilation or

respiratory protection may be required

When introducing a chemical into a confined space, the compatibility of that chemical with

the contents of the confined space must be checked. If any doubts exist regarding the

compatibility of a chemical, the HSE Department shall be consulted.

Sludge and spent cleaning fluids must be contained and disposed of in a safe and

environmentally acceptable manner.

When chemical cleaning takes place there is a possibility for the production of toxic gases,

including H₂S. Therefore a closed drain system, outside the confined space, shall be used

for the disposal of effluent from these operations. Personnel engaged in these operations

shall wear suitable chemical protective clothing/equipment and suitable toxic gas

monitoring/warning devices shall be provided.

5.8.3

Removal of Trapped Oil or Vapour

When repairs are to be carried out within a tank or vessel, care shall be taken to ensure that

oil is not trapped inside internal structural members. Any hollow supports or bracing

steelwork exposed to hydrocarbon should be carefully drilled at the lowest and highest point

to detect the presence of oil. If it is found, the hollow member must be purged by one of the

methods discussed above before work on the tank or vessel is allowed to proceed.

Any linings or wear plates attached to the shell of a tank or vessel may trap liquid

hydrocarbons behind them. This liquid can percolate into the vessel or tank by way of minute

cracks. Therefore, the vessel or tank shall frequently be tested to ensure that it remains gas

free.

5.9

Ventilation

5.9.1

„Clean-out‟ Doors

Where confined spaces are provided with clean out doors, these doors shall be opened

after purging, and the confined space thoroughly ventilated.

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5.9.2

Use of Ventilation Equipment

Ventilation shall preferably be accomplished using a positive method of mechanical

ventilation that is arranged to:

 introduce sufficient fresh air and remove contaminants from all pockets or corners

of the confined space

 avoid re-circulating contaminated air.

Even after the confined space is cleaned and ventilated, the mechanical ventilation

equipment must be kept operating to provide secondary protection:

 in case of accidental introduction of harmful substances

 to remove contamination or heat that may be produced by the work

(e.g., welding and cutting, painting, coating).

The atmosphere must continue to be monitored for hazardous atmospheres while

personnel are inside the confined space.

5.9.3

Ventilation Air Source

The ventilation air used will be from either:

 an electrical blower approved for a Zone 1 hazardous area, or

 an air driven blower.

The air intakes for these devices shall be located where no contaminants may enter the

stream.

5.9.4

Disposal of Confined Space Atmosphere

Outlets for power driven blowers, pneumatic air adductors, or air/steam adductors used to

draw vapours out of a confined space must be directed to a safe place far from possible

sources of ignition.

5.9.5

General Ventilation

When welding (especially MIG/TIG) or other work is to be carried out in a confined space,

precautions shall be taken to ensure that an adequate flow of fresh air is available and that

welding fumes are removed. Great care shall be taken to ensure that the airflow is always

away from the breathing zone of the welder and that contaminated air does not 'short circuit'

back to the welder.

Where exhaust ventilation is used in a confined space, the extracted air shall be diverted

well away from the confined space so that replacement air shall be fresh. When adequate

ventilation cannot be provided, approved breathing apparatus or a suitable facemask

supplied with fresh air shall be worn.

Compressed oxygen or instrument air shall never be used to ventilate a confined

space.

5.10 Lighting and Portable Tools

5.10.1 Temporary Lighting

The following precautions shall be observed when using temporary lighting:

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 Where the confined space has not been declared gas free, air driven flameproof

lights or certified battery powered torches shall be used. Lights must be certified for

a Zone 1 (Division 1) area.

 Confined spaces, which have been certified gas free but where flammable residues

could remain, may be illuminated as above; or by extra low voltage (25V ac)

portable lighting equipment, approved for use in a Zone 1 (Division 1) area.

 Where the confined space has been cleaned of all flammable residues and certified

gas free, or is a confined space by virtue of restricted access alone and there has

never been the possibility of it containing a flammable atmosphere, standard low

voltage industrial lighting may be used.

 The supply cables to the

(approved for use in a Zone

1 (Division

1) Area)

transformers, for extra low voltage portable lights, must always be supported above

ground and the transformers never taken inside the Confined Space.

 Particular attention must be paid to the protection of cables passing through doors

and entry points

5.10.2 Tools

If the atmosphere inside the confined space requires BA to be worn (see Table 1) because

of the presence of hydrocarbon, no electrical tools must be used by the entrants. Air-driven

tools only may be used. Tools with the potential to produce sparks, e.g., grinders or needle

guns, shall not be used.

6.0

WELDING

Before any welding, cutting and grinding may be carried out in a confined space; the space

shall be proved completely gas free, and free of all flammable residuals

7.0

CONFINED SPACE PLANNING FLOW-SHEET

A schematic diagram to show the sequence of planning for Confined Space Entry is shown

in Figure 1

8.0

JOB COMPLETION

If the vessel is unmanned for any period of time the entry points shall be barriered off. The

Entry Permit must be cancelled upon completion of the entry and after all entrants have

exited. At the end of a job, a thorough check must be made by Area and Performing

Authority to ensure that no personnel, tools or equipment have been left behind.

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Planning Process identifies

Figure 1: Confined Space Entry Planning

need to work in Confined

Chart

Space

Isolating Authority prepares

Positive Isolation for

Confined Space Entry

Approved by Area Authority

Area Authority sets up

Team To Perform Level 2

Risk Assessment to

Define Controls to minimise

risk to ALARP

Identify safer

Is Risk

engineering/administrative

Acceptable

controls

Yes

Performing Authority

Requests Confined Space

Entry Permit

Gas Tester

Yes

Carries out Gas

Gas Tester

Extra Controls

Carries out Gas Tests

successful

Tests against the

Entry with BA criteria

Risk Assessment

Team

Are results within

Re-examine controls

Are results within

criteria for entry without

to improve

the criteria for entry

atmosphere in Vessel

with BA

Yes

Gas Tester

Signs Entry Permit to signify

safe to enter without BA

safe to enter only with BA

Performing Authority

applies for Permit to Work

applies for Permit to

incorporating controls

Work incorporating

identified in Risk

controls identified in Risk

Assessment

Plus additional controls

Area Authority

required by use of BA

Issues PTW

Work performed to original

Area Authority

scope and with all the

Issues PTW

Performing Authority

controls in place

Performing Authority

Accepts PTW, puts in

If Work Scope or conditions

Accepts PTW, puts in place

place all the controls and

in the confined space

all the controls and carries

carries out Toolbox talk

change

out Toolbox talk with

with workforce

Stop work and go back to a

workforce

New Risk Assessment

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9.0

RESCUE

Emergency Response arrangements shall be considered in the Risk Assessment and shall

cover, rescue, resuscitation, and treatment of casualties

9.1

The Rescue Team

The Rescue Team should respond immediately to rescue calls from the Attendant or any

other person recognising a need for rescue from the confined space.

The Rescue Team must be trained to perform the assigned rescue functions. In particular,

members must be trained in the proper use of personal protective and rescue equipment,

including breathing apparatus. Also, at least two Rescue Team members shall be certified in

first aid and in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

9.2

The Rescue Plan

The rescue plan should be written to include as a minimum:

 A means of raising the alarm by the Confined Space Attendant or other person

observing an emergency situation

 an assessment of the hazards associated with the confined space

 the required gas testing/monitoring equipment

 the personnel required to perform the rescue

 all precautions to be taken while in the confined space

 the required personnel protective equipment (PPE)

 the required rescue equipment

 the required tools and any other special equipment

 first aid and resuscitation equipment

A means of communication shall be provided and a system of signals (agreed in writing) and

understood by all personnel involved. These communication arrangements shall be

maintained throughout the duration of the entry.

In all cases of confined space entry, a trained attendant shall be posted outside the

entry/exit in order to handle emergencies. Circumstances may require an assistant to the

attendant or more than one attendant posted at different access/entry points. The

attendant(s) must be aware of their responsibilities and be trained as rescue team members.

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APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Acceptable

Conditions that must exist in a Confined Space to ensure that

Entry

employees can safely enter and perform work.

Conditions

Confined Space

Is any enclosed or partially enclosed space which:

 Is large enough for a person to bodily enter it and

perform work, and

 Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit, or

 Has the possibility for the presence or build up of

dangerous levels of contaminants (solids, liquids or

gases), or

 Where ventilation is restricted, or

 Is not designed for continuous occupancy.

A confined space is a place that is substantially, though not

always entirely, enclosed and where serious injury or illness can

occur from hazardous substances or conditions within the space

or nearby. This includes large pipelines, tanks, vessels, silos,

ducts, sewers, pits, flues, manholes, and voids between modules

and in legs of offshore installations. It also includes any space in

which dangerous levels of contaminants can accumulate and

ventilation is restricted, e.g. excavations (normally deeper than

1.2m), the space above floating roofs on floating roof tanks,

open topped tanks including mud pits, closed or unventilated

rooms, sumps and culverts and any other poorly ventilated areas

Confined Space

An individual stationed outside the confined space who monitors

Attendant

the authorised entrant(s) and performs attendant‟s duties defined

in this procedure.

Authorised

An employee who is authorised by BP or a competent contractor

Entrant

and trained to enter a confined space.

Authorised Gas

An individual designated by the OIM/SC/SM to undertake gas

Tester 1

test in confined spaces. An AGT2 cannot test for CSE.

Breathing

A device, which ensures that the wearer has a continuously

Apparatus (BA

available supply of uncontaminated air through a face mask,

set)

helmet or mouthpiece. SCCABA or airline mask

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Entry

The action by which a person passes through an opening into a

Confined Space.

Engulfment

The surrounding and effective capture of a person by a liquid or

finely divided (flow able) solid substance that can be aspirated to

cause death by filling or plugging the respiratory system or that

can exert enough force on the body to cause death by

strangulation, constriction or crushing.

Entry Permit

A document that is provided by BP or contractor to allow and

control entry into an entry permit controlled confined space.

Hazardous

An atmosphere that may expose authorised entrant(s) to the risk

Atmosphere

of death, impairment of ability to self-rescue, injury or acute

illness

Ionising

Gamma rays, X-rays or corpuscular radiation, such as alpha and

Radiation

beta, which are capable of producing ions either directly or

indirectly.

Naturally

Radioactive material produced in conjunction with oil and gas as

Occurring

deposits within process equipment. Sometimes known as Low

Radioactive

Specific Activity (LSA) scale

Material

(NORM)

Performing

A designated supervisor appointed by area authority to accept

Authority (Entry

the Confined Space Entry Permit and subsequently be in charge

Supervisor)

of the confined space entry work. This person is responsible for

ensuring that all precautionary measures stipulated on the

Confined Space Entry Permit and accompanying documentation

are followed

Permit To Work

Describes the task to be undertaken and the precautions to be

(PTW)

taken while completing work inside a Confined Space

Rescue Team

The personnel designated to rescue entrants from confined

space.

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APPENDIX B: HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH CONFINED SPACES

Dangerous concentrations of gases and vapours can arise from sources inside

or outside a confined space. These include:

Gases or vapours can be of two types:

 toxic substances in hazardous concentrations, e.g., hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), benzene

and hydrocarbon gases that remains from the process or enters from adjoining plant

because it has not been effectively isolated

 flammable gases, vapours and liquids with potential for fire or explosion

 Gas or vapour emitted from scale or sludge, particularly resulting from mechanical

disturbance during access or cleaning or due to the heat from welding operations

 Gas, vapour or fumes produced by operations being carried out in the confined space

such as welding and cutting, brush and spray painting and the use of adhesives and

solvents

 Exhaust gases drawn into the confined space from prime movers or heating

equipment

Dangerous situations can arise from sources inside or outside a confined

space

 Failure to positively isolate the confined space

 Mechanical equipment in the space

 The ingress of steam, hot water or other liquids which may cause scalding or drowning

 Communication difficulties

 Poor access and egress restricting movement for normal work and escape

 Poor access and egress for rescue

 Slippery surfaces

 Sources of ionising radiation (e.g. level gauges, sludge and LSA scale or NORM)

 Any confined space that might normally contain naturally occurring

radioactive material shall be checked by a certified Radiological Protection

Supervisor and shall be subject to the requirements of procedure UNIF-

HSE-PRO-305 Radioactive Sources Management.

 Where vessels are fitted with Nucleonic Gauges for measuring levels or

product density, or where the source must be disarmed or retracted, the

source must be made safe in accordance with procedure UNIF-HSE-

PRO-305 Radioactive Sources Management.

 Vessel boots and sumps full of liquid which could be fallen into

 Pyrophoric scale formed in systems which may contain H₂S

 Excessive noise

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 Inadequate visibility

 Excessive temperature in the confined space (causing heat stress to personnel)

 Possible ingress of fumes from drain systems etc

 Possible collapse of excavations

 Inadequate shoring; appropriate shoring shall be in place prior to entry

Dangerous situations can arise from oxygen enriched or deficient

atmospheres

The special dangers of working in oxygen-enriched atmospheres cannot be over

emphasised. Oxygen enrichment may occur by leakage of oxygen supplies or by buildup of

oxygen during oxygen-rich flame cutting processes.

 Enrichment of only a few percent will make materials that will normally only burn slowly

or with difficulty, burn fiercely with catastrophic results for the occupants of the

confined space.

 Every precaution shall be taken to avoid oxygen enrichment. In particular:

 Oxygen cylinders shall be kept outside the confined space where

practicable

 Oxygen supplies shall be isolated outside the space during work breaks

 Hoses supplying oxygen shall be removed from the space during work

breaks

 Oxygen shall never be used to 'sweeten' the atmosphere of a confined

space

 The space shall be adequately ventilated at all times

There is also a danger of oxygen deficiency due to combustion processes, purging with inert

gas, inert gas welding (MIG/TIG) or oxidation processes (e.g. rusting) occurring in steel

vessels left completely closed for some time.

 Other potential risks include: electric shock or ignition of flammable gases from

portable lights, tools, or associated electrical equipment

 possibility of static electricity build up due to a lack of proper bonding and grounding

procedures

 injury from mechanical equipment such as mixers, conveyors, etc., inadvertently

activated

 direct contact with corrosives or irritants

 contaminants entering from other areas through ducts, piping, etc

 ignition from static electricity

 general safety hazards, including communication problems and physical hazards. For

example:

 falling objects, inadequate visibility, excessive temperature

/ noise

vibration, etc

 possible collapse of excavations.

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APPENDIX C: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Personal Protection

Appropriate personal protection, e.g., head, foot, hand, eye, ear, face, body and respiratory

protection, must be worn when entering an Entry Permit Controlled Confined Space.

Where required by the Risk Assessment a life-line attached to a full body harness should be

used by all entrants during entry into a confined space.

Respiratory Protection

Dependent upon the type and concentration of contaminants, respiratory protection may

range from a simple cartridge respirator to air-supplied breathing apparatus.

When the level of airborne contaminants is beyond the filtration capability of a respirator, as

defined by the vendor, or where there is an oxygen deficiency, then breathing apparatus

must be used.

BREATHING AIR STANDARDS

The need to ensure a continued provision of good quality breathing air relies on regular

changing of air filters and maintenance of dryers, supported by periodical analysis of the

breathing air supply.

Under no circumstances shall Instrument or Plant Air be used for breathing duty

Note: Breathing air shall conform to BS 4275, 1974, "Recommendations for the Selection,

Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment".

Air Line Mask

Air line breathing apparatus shall be approved and conform to EN 139. The full face mask

enables the wearer to work for a long periods in harmful atmospheres, whilst breathing air is

supplied by either portable air compressors fitted with reservoir air tanks, or a battery of

compressed air bottles.

Connections to the air line mask hose are made via instantaneous bayonet spring couplings.

These couplings must be kept in good condition and must not be used for any purpose

other than supplying air to breathing apparatus.

Using Portable Air Compressors

Where no compressed air bottle supply is available, portable air compressors having a

reservoir air tank may be used. In such cases:

 the compressor air intake(s) of the compressor must be upwind of any known

source of contamination to ensure clear air being fed to the user (a wind sock

indicating wind direction should be flown in the vicinity of the intake to the

compressor)

 the system of air supply employed should incorporate a receiver of sufficient

capacity to enable persons to escape from an irrespirable atmosphere in the

event of a failure of the prime mover supplying the air

 the air must be passed through suitable filters to remove excess moisture and oil

mist.

Note: To ensure that an adequate supply of air is available and being received by the

wearers, a suitably competent person must be appointed who is responsible for

checking the pressure in the air receiver, and for ensuring the filters are functioning

properly.

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Self Contained Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (SCCABA)

SCCABA shall conform to EN 137 "Self Contained Compressed Breathing Apparatus".

These sets are provided where a portable supply of air is required for a short period of time.

The air for this apparatus is supplied under pressure either from compressed air cylinders

carried by the wearer or from trolley sets.

Escape Breathing Apparatus

Any person entering a Confined Space using an airline Breathing Apparatus or a SCCABA

set shall be provided with an Escape Breathing Apparatus set with a bottle capable of

supplying an emergency air supply for approximately 10 minutes. This set shall also conform

to EN 137 "Self Contained Compressed Breathing Apparatus".

All persons required to use breathing apparatus must receive initial training and refresher

training at intervals not exceeding six months. The training shall be recorded.

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APPENDIX D: EXAMPLES OF A CONFINED SPACE

A “Confined Space” may be any place included in the following list, in which by virtue of its

enclosed nature, there arises a reasonable foreseeable specified risk. The list below is not a

complete listing; therefore do not assume if not on the list that it is not a Confined Space.

Note: - A confined space may not necessarily be enclosed on all sides.

Vessels including; -

o Chambers

o Cooling Towers Natural and Forced Draught

o Drums

o Filters

o Furnaces

o Open-Topped Tanks and Vats

o Reactors

o Separators

o Silo

o Tank

o Towers

o Skips, Freight Containers

o Road Tankers

o Ships Cargo Holds/Tanks

Buildings which contain hazardous substances; -

o Closed and Unventilated or Inadequately Ventilated Rooms

o Roof spaces, Floor spaces

Bored Piles, Constructions that become Confined Spaces during their Manufacture including; -

o Culverts

o Drain and Effluent System Manholes

o Excavations (Deeper than 1.2mtrs.)

o Flare Stacks

o Floating Tank Roofs

o Flumes

o Habitats

o Inspection Pits

o Manholes

o Pumping Pits

o Sewer

o Sump

o Trench

o Tunnels

o Wells

Ducts

o Exchanger shells

o Flue

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APPENDIX E: EXAMPLES OF A RESCUE PLAN

This is an example of a basic Rescue Plan for Confined Space Entry. Exact details must be

developed on each occurrence. The HSE Administrator in a shared location shall retain a

master set of Rescue Plans. Any revisions should be distributed accordingly.

Confined Space

RESCUE PLAN

WORK LOCATION/TAG No.

DATE WORK STARTS

PERSON(S) IN CHARGE

COMPANIES INVOLVED

COMMUNICATION METHOD

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

MAIN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS



Entry points and local vicinity must be kept clear to

All persons involved to ensure they

ensure unrestricted access for Emergency Services.

are familiar with and observe these



Single Man-way only

requirements



ALL conditions of the Task Risk Assessment and

Permit to Work must be applied with and in force.



Entrants made aware of hazards within vessel



Gas monitors to be sited at each entry point

throughout the duration of the Entry.



Site Rescue Team and Control Room operator to be

informed of work taking place and informed at point

of entry / exit to / from the Confined Space.

EMERGENCY ACTION



Stand-by attendant to raise the alarm by informing

control-room personnel giving details of situation.



Control room operator to contact Rescue Team



In the case of a casualty being completely immobile,

any movement of the person will be under the control

of the Site Rescue Team.



The Site Medic will determine the best method and

equipment to be used to remove the injured person

from the vessel.



The Site Medic will review the extent of the injuries

and on the removal of casualty from structure decide

to either treat in the First Aid Room, or transport to

appropriate hospital.

Name

Signature

Date

Prepared By:

OIM / SC / SM:

Site Rescue Team:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1

DOCUMENT PURPOSE

1.2

DOCUMENT SCOPE

1.3

DEVIATIONS PROCEDURE

2 LIFTING EQUIPMENT

2.1

CATEGORY 1: PORTABLE LIFTING EQUIPMENT

2.2

CATEGORY 2: FIXED LIFTING EQUIPMENT

2.3

CATEGORY 3: TRANSIT SLINGS

2.4

CATEGORY 4: CARGO CARRYING UNITS

2.5

CATEGORY 5: MOBILE EQUIPMENT

3 EXAMINATION PHILOSOPHY

3.1

EXAMINATION OF PORTABLE LIFTING EQUIPMENT

3.2

EXAMINATION OF FIXED LIFTING EQUIPMENT

3.3

EXAMINATION OF TRANSIT SLINGS

3.4

EXAMINATION OF CCU‟S

3.5

EXAMINATION OF MOBILE LIFTING EQUIPMENT

4 REPORTS/ RECORDS

4.1

STRATEGY

4.2

STORAGE AND AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS

5 CONTROL PROCESSES

5.1

COLOR CODING

5.2

CONTROL OF PORTABLE LIFTING EQUIPMENT

5.3

CONTROL OF FIXED LIFTING EQUIPMENT

5.4

CONTROL OF TRANSIT SLINGS

5.5

CONTROL OF CARGO CARRYING UNITS (CCU‟S)

5.6

CONTROL OF MOBILE LIFTING EQUIPMENT

5.7

CONTROL OF THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT

5.8

CONTROL OF UNCERTIFIED STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

COMPETENCY

6.1

COMPETENCIES AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL

6.2

Roles and Responsibilities

6.3

Communications

7 RISK ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING OF LIFTING OPERATIONS

7.1

Strategy

7.2

Spheres of Responsibility

7.3

Planning Process

Appendix 1 Glossary of Terms

Appendix 2 Abbreviations

Appendix 3 References

Appendix 4 Examples of Lifting Plans -- Routine

Appendix 5 Check List for Pre-use Mobile Crane Inspection Form

Appendix 6 Check List for Suitability of cranes for man-riding operations

Appendix 7 BP North Sea Lifting Rules

Appendix 8 BP AzBU reference document for the Selection, Application and Control

of Man Made Fiber Slings For Lifting Operations

Appendix 9 Wind Force Scale

Appendix 10 AzBU Lifting SSOW Coverage

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INTRODUCTION

1.1

DOCUMENT PURPOSE

This document is based on the UK Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

1998 and SI 1998/2307. It presents the BP standards applicable to the safe use of lifting

equipment in Azerbaijan Business Unit (AzBU as defined in appendix).

U.K. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) came into force on

5th December 1998. These regulations implement the lifting provisions of the Amending

Directive to the Use of Work Equipment Directive (AUWED, 95/63/EC) and build upon the

requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

It is important to note that all work equipment, including that deemed to be “lifting” under

LOLER, shall require to be maintained “in an efficient state, in effective working order and in

good repair”, LOLER Regulation 5.

This document satisfies the requirements of Lifting Operations in the “BP Golden

Rules of Safety.” The BP North Sea Lifting Rules are used as source of reference (See

References in App.3).

1.2

DOCUMENT SCOPE

A list of work sites and activities covered by this Safe System of Work is contained in

Appendix 10. This Safe System of Work does not apply to lifting equipment and lifting

operations carried out on project construction locations, or project-based drilling operations.

Once project construction activities cease and facilities and pipelines are handed over to

operations, the AzBU Lifting SSOW will apply on BP managed sites.

The contents of this document apply to work carried out by or on behalf of the Azerbaijan

Business Unit. The scope of this document incorporates mechanisms to:

 Ensure that all items of work equipment covered by AzBU identified as lifting

equipment are operated and maintained in a safe and fit for purpose condition.

 Ensure that lifting operations are carried out in a safe manner.

 Ensure that the risks to plant equipment and personnel involved in lifting operations

are identified, appropriately assessed and mitigated to ensure that these are at all

times “As Low As Reasonably Practicable”.

 Ensure that equipment, procedures and standards of competency etc. are identified

and managed in a safe manner.

 Ensure that roles and responsibilities for all lifting operations and activities are clearly

defined.

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1.3

DEVIATIONS PROCEDURE

If compliance with any requirement of this Safe System of Work is not possible, the

Deviation Procedure (UNIF-HSE-PRO-101) shall be followed.

NOTE: Drilling operations utilizing the draw works for movement of equipment in and out of

the well bore are excluded from this document (appropriate approved procedures shall be in

place)

LIFTING EQUIPMENT

All lifting equipment shall have a unique identifier and portable lifting equipment/ transit

slings shall be color-coded.

Lifting equipment and mechanical handling aids can be divided into five categories, which

reflect different purposes, different re-certification methods and different areas of

responsibility. These five categories can be summarised as follows:

2.1

CATEGORY 1: PORTABLE LIFTING EQUIPMENT

Portable lifting equipment is defined as moveable lifting appliances and accessories for

general use on the site. Examples include shackles, slings, come-alongs and pull lifts. This

equipment will be stored and issued from a designated storage area. This is generally a

cargo container modified for the purpose of storing lifting equipment, generally referred to as

“Rigging Loft”.

This category of lifting equipment shall be inspected, overhauled and re-certified on 6-

monthly intervals.

Portable lifting equipment and accessories will be supplied via the rigging loft and subjected

to the relevant Site specific lifting controls.

2.2

CATEGORY 2: FIXED LIFTING EQUIPMENT

Fixed lifting equipment are those items of lifting equipment permanently installed at the site

such as overhead cranes, hoists trolley beams, pad eyes, davits, man-riding winches, crown

block and draw works equipment, casing racking arm, tugger winches etc.

Maintenance schedules and records of inspection and testing shall be maintained through

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) via the Planned Maintenance

Routine (PMR) schedules and Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) or appropriate

auditable maintenance program.

2.3

CATEGORY 3: TRANSIT SLINGS

Lifting equipment accessories under this category are generally referred to as “transit slings”,

which are slings, shackles etc., used for general cargo handling and transportation duties.

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This category of lifting equipment must only be used for cargo handling / boat transfer and

transportation duties only and must not be used on the installation for general lifting

operations.

Due to the particular duty and environmental conditions to which this category of equipment

is subjected, i.e. shock loading and corrosive atmosphere, IT SHALL BE DESTROYED AND

REPLACED FOLLOWING ITS RETURN ONSHORE. Demonstratable management and

adherence to the one-time-use policy is to be asset specific.

Transit slings shall only be used for securing loads during delivery of equipment and shall

not be used for lifting.

2.4

CATEGORY 4: CARGO CARRYING UNITS

These are defined as portable units for repeated use in the transportation of goods or

equivalent, handled in open seas, to and from and between fixed and/or floating installations

and ships and onshore facilities.

All CCU‟s must be regularly inspected, tested and a valid certificate to be in place prior to

use. See Section 2.4.

Examples of Cargo Carrying Units (CCUs) are containers and lifting baskets, waste skips,

etc.

2.5

CATEGORY 5: MOBILE EQUIPMENT

Mobile Equipment is equipment that is on wheels or tracks and is self propelled or

specifically designed to be attached to or pulled by a vehicle.

This category of lifting equipment includes but is not limited to:

 Mobile cranes (see app. 5 for inspection check list, principles extracted from

BS 7121)

 Mobile forklifts

 Mobile working platforms

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EXAMINATION PHILOSOPHY

Thorough Examinations will be carried out as per specific requirements defined in this

section.

All Thorough Examinations (as defined in Appendix 1) of lifting equipment within AzBU shall

be performed by an Authorized Lifting Equipment Inspector.

3.1

EXAMINATION OF PORTABLE LIFTING EQUIPMENT

All portable lifting equipment must be thoroughly examined every 6 months.

Inspection

/ testing, maintenance procedures must be approved by Authorized Lifting

Equipment Inspector.

All portable lifting equipment must have original certificate

(birth certificate). Where the

original or an approved copy is not available or out of date, re-certification will be necessary.

A competent person must inspect portable lifting equipment prior to issue and use.

It is the responsibility of rigging loft provider to implement 6-monthly thorough examination

and color-coding of equipment.

3.2

EXAMINATION OF FIXED LIFTING EQUIPMENT

All fixed lifting equipment

(excluding offshore pedestal cranes) is subject to

6-month

thorough examination and color-coding performed by authorized lifting equipment inspector.

All fixed lifting equipment must be registered in CMMS

(Computerized Maintenance

Management System) or equivalent complete with inspection and maintenance intervals

(including 6-month thorough examination).

It is responsibility of an Authorized Lifting Equipment Inspector to develop inspection /

maintenance / certification program based on regulations, established best practices and

history information (excluding offshore pedestal cranes).

A BP approved inspection and maintenance program for offshore pedestal cranes should be

developed and performed by company responsible for crane management through CMMS or

equivalent.

3.3

EXAMINATION OF TRANSIT SLINGS

All transit slings must be checked and examined prior to use by a competent person.

Offshore use

Transit Slings shall not be used offshore for any other purpose than transit.

Due to the particular duty and environmental conditions to which this category of equipment

is subjected, i.e. shock loading and corrosive atmosphere, it shall be destroyed immediately

following its return onshore.

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3.4

EXAMINATION OF CCU’S

All CCU‟s must be regularly inspected, tested and re-certified as per EN 12079, 1999

standard.

CCU‟s permanently held on site which are out of certification must be thoroughly examined

in accordance with EN 12079. If for some reasons re-certification of CCU‟s on site is not

possible, alternative means of lifting must be used.

It is important to note that the lifting assembly fitted to CCU‟s are deemed to be accessories

for lifting and shall therefore be subjected to a 6 month Thorough Examination.

CCU‟s permanently held on site which are lifted on a regular basis or otherwise in service,

will be subject to a 6 month visual examination on the asset at the time of the fixed lifting

equipment inspection.

In the event that a CCU remains on an asset beyond its certification expiration date, the

services of an Independent Authority shall be requested to carry out a thorough examination

on site for appropriate re-certification.

CCU‟s permanently held offshore include rigging lofts, paints stores, temporary office units,

well services equipment etc.

Units which cannot readily be lifted, i.e. where the sling assembly has been removed and/or

the unit welded to the deck do not require to be examined on a periodic basis.

In the event that these units are to be moved, either around or off the asset, the Authorized

Lifting Equipment Inspector will carry out a Thorough Examination to ensure the unit is

structurally sound.

Records of examinations of these units shall be kept with the Site Lifting Coordinator and a

All CCU‟s must be appropriately checked prior to use.

3.5

EXAMINATION OF MOBILE LIFTING EQUIPMENT

All Mobile Lifting Equipment must:

 Be supplied, maintained, inspected, certified as per manufacturer recommendations and

relevant standards (BS 7121, ASME B30.5 or equivalent, See references in app. 3).

 Be checked prior to use by a competent person.

 Mobile cranes shall be inspected according to the checklist in Appendix 5.

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REPORTS/ RECORDS

4.1

STRATEGY

Each site must have a complete register of all lifting equipment.

Hard copies of all the lifting equipment original certification, thorough examination certificate

and numbered examination procedure used shall be kept on site with the Site Lifting

Coordinator.

Lifting Equipment Register must provide a description of all lifting equipment on the facility.

Each item will be allocated a site identification number. The description will include the

following information:

 Location

 Area

 Safe Working Load (SWL)

 Working Load Limit (WLL)

 Test certificate details

 Date of last Thorough Examination

 Examination procedure number

 Date of next Thorough Examination

 Quarantined/ defect report number

Third party contractor‟s thorough examination reports shall be held on the asset, by the

relevant supervisor, until such times as the equipment is returned to the supplier.

The register shall be regularly audited. It shall be the responsibility of the competent person,

planning the lifting operation, to check the relevant Lifting Equipment Register to confirm the

current status of the equipment prior to use.

4.2

STORAGE AND AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS

The Site Manager shall ensure that the records are properly maintained and are in order.

CONTROL PROCESSES

5.1

COLOR CODING

All portable lifting equipment shall be colour coded to give visual indication of its certification

status prior to use. Some fixed lifting equipment may be color-coded.

The colour code system denotes that the equipment has been thoroughly examined in

the past six months and a valid examination report exists. It does not however

provide a guarantee that the equipment remains serviceable and must therefore be

visually examined prior to use.

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Under no circumstances shall any portable lifting equipment be used which is

incorrectly coloured.

The valid color codes shall be visibly evident at all sites.

Colour coding, listed in section 4.2, is an established industry practice. Any other coding

convention must be discontinued.

The AzBU shall adopt a strict colour code system for lifting/rigging equipment.

Each colour code shall run for a period of 6 months beginning on 1^st April and 1^st October

annually.

5.2

CONTROL OF PORTABLE LIFTING EQUIPMENT

The following colour code cycle will be used on portable lifting equipment of categories 1 and

2 to indicate that they have been examined and fit for use for a six-month period:

Green

(April 2004 to October 2004)

Blue

(October 2004 to April 2005)

Yellow

(April 2005 to October 2005)

Then back to Green.

Portable and fixed lifting equipment and accessories that have been rejected on post use

examinations must be stored in the quarantined area of the rigging loft and will have their

colour coding painted over with white paint and tagged “Do Not Use” until such time that

the item is returned to the supplier for repair or replacement.

Rigging loft concept shall be used for management / control of Portable Lifting Equipment

(PLE) appropriate to the work site.

The Rigging Loft will consist of a secure controlled storage area providing the following:



Storage of new equipment



Quarantine of defective equipment



Inspection area/ Document control

Control of man-made fibre slings should be as follows:

1) Man-made fibre endless round slings and flat webbing slings:

Use of this type of equipment will automatically default the category of lifting called

“Complicated”, unless an approved site specific procedure is in place.

Site Competent Person shall inspect these categories of slings for damage prior to use. If

damage is evident or is suspected, the slings shall be physically removed and destroyed.

Certification for this type of sling is valid for 6 month only, after which it must be destroyed.

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No re-certification shall take place

5.3

CONTROL OF FIXED LIFTING EQUIPMENT

All Fixed Lifting Equipment shall have a unique visible identification number or reference

number entered into CMMS or equivalent.

All fixed lifting equipment approved for personnel transfer must be properly identified (“Man-

riding”).

5.4

CONTROL OF TRANSIT SLINGS

All transit slings will be colour coded as shown below. This will ensure that all lifting

equipment is easily identified and kept separate from the transit slings. The control and re-

certification of unused transit slings shall be the responsibility of the site manager.

Brown

(April to October)

Purple

(October to April)

5.5

CONTROL OF CARGO CARRYING UNITS (CCU’S)

The Site Manager is accountable for verification that all CCU‟s sent from the site are in a

safe condition and for obtaining of an accurate weight of all CCU‟s and ensuring that such

weights are not above the SWL.

The weight of each CCU shall be recorded on the outbound manifest and a copy made

available to receiving asset. All CCU‟s sent to operated sites should have a minimum of one

month certification period remaining.

For all installations and onshore sites there will be no stacking of containers, baskets, tanks and

half heights.

For designated installations where this is not practicable, stacking requires prior permission of

the relevant BP Business Unit Leader and:

a) Equipment is specifically designed for that purpose, and clearly marked as suitable for

stacking.

b) Stacking is confined to pre-designated areas.

c) Risk assessment of stacking operations is performed and shows that the risk involved is

less than alternative practicable approaches.

d) Stacked containers must have an additional pennant so that the crane hook can be

attached/detached while the load handler is standing at deck level.

e) Stacking and de-stacking is controlled by permit.

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5.6

CONTROL OF MOBILE LIFTING EQUIPMENT

No mobile equipment shall be used unless it has valid certification of thorough

examination. Reference to chapter 2, section 5.

5.7

CONTROL OF THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT

Contractor‟s lifting equipment includes all items whether rented, or supplied free of charge,

as part of the Contractor tools of trade, including container sling assemblies.

Contractor‟s lifting equipment may arrive on a site by a number of different routes. It is the

Site Lifting Coordinator‟s responsibility to verify that equipment satisfies the requirements of

this SSoW.

5.8

CONTROL OF UNCERTIFIED STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

Use of these components will automatically default the lift category to at least

“complicated”.

If a rigging plan utilizes a structural component which has not been certified it is vital that

sufficient data is collated regarding the component in question. The assessment may require

engineering calculations with regard to stresses and strains that apply to the component in

question.

If this is the case as per the lifting plan decision tree the MHC Technical support engineer

shall become involved to provide engineering/technical expertise.

COMPETENCY

6.1

COMPETENCIES AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL

The Site Manager/OIM shall ensure that all persons involved with lifting equipment, its use,

operation and its maintenance, have received formal training and experience that provides

levels of competency according to their tasks and responsibilities and at least to the level in

the following chart.

All personnel involved in mechanical handling and lifting operations on AzBU Installations

and Sites, shall be trained to the relevant standard (North Sea or equivalents) and formally

assessed as competent in the tasks to be undertaken.

Documentary evidence of training and competence assurance will be required before any

person is authorized to perform lifting operations.

The Site Manager / OIM shall ensure a register of competent personnel authorized to

undertake lifting operations shall be maintained.

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Description of Role

Category of Lifting

Level of Competency

Operation

Banksman

Routine and Simple

Level 1 ECITB /CITB or equivalent

Rigger/Slinger

All categories

Level 2/3 ECITB/CITB or equivalent

Crane driver/operator

All categories

Offshore: Level 3 OPITO or

equivalent. Onshore: CITB or

equivalent training; heavy goods

vehicle drivers license.

Forklift driver

Forklift Operations

RTITB or equivalent

Site “Competent Person”

All categories

Level 3 ECITB/CITB or equivalent

Lifting Inspector

Equipment Inspection

BS EN 45004 and hold current

formal qualifications

Site Lifting Coordinator

All categories

Level 3 ECITB/CITB or equivalent

Lifting Technical Authority

Complicated /Complex

Relevant level of engineering and

leadership experience as endorsed

by Senior Technical Authority

6.2

Roles and Responsibilities

Every lifting operation must be:

 Properly planned by a competent person

 Appropriately supervised

 Carried out in a safe manner

Lifting activities usually involve several craft disciplines and authorities.

It is therefore important that any system set up to manage lifting operations safely, must

recognize this inherent complexity and must ensure that roles and responsibilities and the

competencies for each activity are clearly defined, recognized and that there is a shared

view of interfaces and boundaries. This section details the roles and responsibilities of these

“stakeholders”.

Given the differences in job titles for similar roles across the operations, contract strategies

etc., the roles listed below are generic. However, each site and installation must translate

and appoint the responsibility to suit its own organization.

With regard to lifting operations, some roles may be combined, e.g. Deck Foreman and the

Lifting Supervisor but it is essential that these roles are clearly stated at each site and

understood by all.

The generic “stakeholders” are:

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 Banksman

 Rigger/Slinger

 Crane Operator

 Forklift Driver

 Site Competent Person

 Lifting Inspector

 Site Lifting Coordinator

 Lifting Technical Authority

 Senior Technical Authority

Banksman:

A Banksman is a person who has been properly trained, determined to be competent, and is

authorized to perform his duties.

The Banksman‟s duties are to ensure clear precise commands are given to the crane driver.

Depending on the complexity and importance of the load and lifting operation, the person in-

charge will supervise and act as Banksman for all movements and precision positioning lifts.

The Banksman shall at all times accompany and guide the crane assigned to them during all

its movements on site.

Lifts are to be carried out only in the Banksman‟s presence and he/she is the ONLY

authorized person to give instructions to the crane driver and the crew during lifting

operation.

The Banksman must meet the following requirements:

Should never be involved in lifting operation itself.

Not touch the load. He/she must stand back from the load being handled in a

prominent position where he/she has a good view of the lifting activities.

Remain in communication with the rigger/slinger and crane operator at all times.

Keep the load handler in sight during the lifting operation.

Be capable of understanding slinging/lifting arrangements suitable for the load to

be lifted.

Understand fully the hand signal codes and be able to give clear and precise

signals and/or instructions.

Be capable of directing the movements of the crane and load in such a manner as to

ensure the safety of personnel and plant equipment.

Be known and clearly identifiable to all concerned by wearing high visibility

identification.

Rigger / Slinger:

The Rigger/Slinger shall prepare the load for lifting according to the lifting plan and:

a) Stand clear while a load is lifted clear of the deck and landed, while slack is taken up

with or without a load on the hook and must confirm to the banksman that he is clear.

b) Not touch a load being landed until it is below his/her waist height and never attempt to

manually stop a swinging load.

c) Be easily identifiable, and distinct from the banksman.

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Crane Operator:

A Crane Operator is a person who has been properly trained, authorized, is competent and

fully conversant with all aspects of safe crane operation. In particular they must be familiar

with the controls and capabilities of the crane that they are to drive and operate.

The Crane Operator is responsible for ensuring that all servicing routines have been carried

prior to crane operation to ensure that the crane can function correctly and is available to

carry out the necessary lifting operations as required.

Crane operator must read and understand Lifting Plans and confirm crane capability with

regard to load and boom angles.

The ultimate responsibility for loads being lifted or moved by the crane, resides with

the Crane Operator who should satisfy themselves that the operation in hand has

been risk assessed and included in the toolbox talk and that the appropriate PTW

(Permit To Work) and Lifting Plans are in place.

Forklift Driver:

A Forklift Driver is a person who has been properly trained, is authorized, is competent and

fully conversant with all aspects of the machine safe operation.

No untrained person is allowed to operate a forklift.

Site “Competent Person”:

This person (e.g. deck foreman, site lifting and rigging supervisor) must have adequate

technical and practical knowledge and experience to visually inspect lifting equipment to

confirm continued fitness to use, answer queries about the suitability of lifting equipment, to

advise, develop and execute lifting plans.

The Site “Competent Person” will:

 Manage and control the rigging and lifting loft inventory

 Maintain the register of generic and specific lifting plans and risk assessments for the

Site

 Maintain the register of persons authorized to perform lifting operations.

 Assist the Lifting Coordinator with the development of lifting plans.

 Develop lifting plans and risk assessments for all lifts.

 Continuously review the generic lifting assessments for routine lifts

 Act as the Performing Authority (under PTW if appropriate) for all lifting operations.

 Have the responsibility for all site lifting activities deck and/or boat handling operations.

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Lifting Inspector:

Lifting inspector shall:

 Develop a thorough examination program for fixed lifting equipment (excluding offshore

pedestal cranes).

 Carry out a thorough examination of fixed lifting equipment and ad-hoc inspection of

any other relevant types of lifting equipment.

 Be responsible for ensuring color-coding and certification of examined equipment.

Site Lifting Coordinator:

Primary role is to provide continuous review of Lifting Practices to ensure

compliance with this AzBU SSOW.

Site Lifting Coordinator has a coordination role, being responsible for ensuring that a regime

is established and maintained on the installation/site such that lifting operations are carried

out safely. This will require:

 The authorization of all lifting plans and risk assessments for all categories of lifts by

the nominated Lifting Coordinator supported by the Lifting Authority and Mechanical

Handling Contractor‟s (MHC) support engineer as appropriate. This includes ensuring

that it is clear who is in charge of specific lifting operation.

 Ensuring by documentary evidence that all personnel involved with any lifting

operations on the site have been properly trained and assessed as competent to

SSOW standards and that a register of such personnel is maintained on the

installation/site. This includes resident site personnel and any ad-hoc personnel.

The person must also have an in-depth knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations,

standards, company procedures, health and safety aspects, and industry best practice

Mechanical Handling Contractor’s (MHC) Technical Support Engineer:

The MHC Technical Support Engineer is nominated as the person responsible for

providing technical expertise in support of complicated lifts (where applicable) and

ALL complex lifting operations on the installation/site. This includes the endorsement

of the scope of method statements, lifting plans and task-based risk assessments,

discussion with specialist engineers and contractors. Ensuring all relevant engineering

standards are applied during the development phase of the work scope and that the

output from the engineering studies/assessments are documented and recorded.

Lifting Technical Authority (LTA):

The Lifting Technical Authority is responsible for providing the technical overview for lifting

operations on sites.

He/She is responsible for ensuring complicated lifts (where applicable) and ALL complex

lifts are engineered to the relevant standards.

LTA is the Technical Authority for this AzBU SSOW.

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Senior Technical Authority (STA)

Has overall technical responsibility for all Lifting and Rigging operations. STA is responsible

for nominating and ensuring competency of LTA.

6.3

Communications

A uniform communication system clearly understood by all site personnel taking part in lifting

operations and including hand signals and where required radio sets, shall be established

and used in the process of all lifting operations.

The Communications that are required for lifting operations shall be specified in the lifting

plans.

Note: In noisy areas, headsets for radios will be required. If radios are to be used crane

operators shall have hands-free sets.

Charts with standard hand signals for controlling lifting operations explaining the system of

signals used shall be conspicuously posted in the vicinity of the areas dedicated

permanently for lifting operations.

RISK ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING OF LIFTING OPERATIONS

7.1

Strategy

Risk Assessment

All lifting operations must undergo a risk assessment in accordance with Safe Systems of

Work procedure.

Generic lifting operations shall be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that the original

Risk Assessments remain valid.

For all lifting operations, the degree of risk identified during the Risk Assessment shall

determine the level of supervision required for the operation and the required experience of

the personnel involved (see 6.3.3). In particular, the Risk Assessment should account for:

 working under suspended loads

 attaching and detaching the load

 overloading

 overturning

 breakdown in communication during lifting (especially blind lifting)

 the environment and location

 proximity hazards

 pre-use checks by the operator

 deterioration in the condition of lifting accessories

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 the experience, competence and training of available personnel.

Risk Assessment shall specifically consider manning requirements for safe conduct of

complex and blind lifts to ensure clear communication between all team members

participating in the lifting operation.

Planning

Following a Risk Assessment, and the preparation of a standard instruction or procedure,

the person using the equipment can normally plan routine lifts on an individual basis. In any

event, the person planning the operation shall have adequate practical and theoretical

knowledge and experience of planning lifting operations.

The degree of planning will vary depending upon the:

 type of lifting equipment

 complexity of the lifting operation

 degree of risk involved.

As a minimum, the plan shall address the risks identified and should identify all resources,

procedures and responsibilities necessary to ensure a safe operation.

All lifting operations shall be:

a) Properly planned by a competent person

b) Appropriately supervised

c) Carried out in a safe manner

In addition to the above requirement, the BU‟s Safe System of work UNIF- HSE - PRO - 206

Volume 2, imposes a duty to carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment to identify

the nature and level of hazards associated with work.

No Lifting & Rigging Operations should be carried out without a lifting plan produced

by a competent person and approved by relevant authority.

To remain cognisant of this SSOW, it is recommended that the asset management compile a

series of generic lifting plans to cover routine lifting duties.

Prior to the commencement of any lifting operation, a pre-job safety meeting shall be carried

out in order to assess the suitability of the Lifting Plan and to familiarise personnel involved

in the lifting operation with the risk identified. At this time, minor variations may be necessary

to take account of current conditions, e.g. wind speeds, wave height, position of people,

deck layout etc.

Lifting plans involving cranes and supply boat operations should pay particular attention to

environment conditions and the crane manufacturer‟s operating manual.

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7.2

Spheres of Responsibility

The spheres of responsibility and interfaces are as shown below.

SITE

AUTHORITY

and

SUPERVISION

OPERATION

PLANNING

RISK

ASSESSMENT

COMPETENT PERSON

DISCIPLINE ENGINEER

CRANE OPERATOR

RIGGER

SLINGER / BANKSMAN

BASIC SLINGER

7.3

Planning Process

7.3.1 Lift categories

To assist with the risk assessment process, lifting operations have been divided in four

categories, which are:

 Routine

 Simple

 Complicated

 Complex

Routine and simple lift:

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This category of lifting operations are usually implemented using generic lifting plans and

risk assessments, each with clearly established criteria and limitations. The generic plan is

then reviewed at a toolbox talk prior to being implemented by appointed competent

personnel.

Complicated lift:

This category of lifting operations require a written method statement in addition to the lifting

plan, risk assessment and the approval of Site Lifting Coordinator and/or Mechanical

Handling Contract Technical Support or the Lifting Technical Authority. The specific plan is

then reviewed at a toolbox talk prior to being implemented by appointed competent

personnel.

Complex lift:

If a lifting job involves divers or sub-sea work or the plan indicate the selected route for the

load to travel is over live plant or a confined space, it will be classed as complex. This

category of lifting equipment require a written method statement in addition to the Lifting

plan, risk assessment and the approval of Site Lifting Coordinator and/or the Mechanical

Handling Contract Technical Support or the Lifting Technical Authority.

Minimum number of people required to carry out the complex or complicated lifts

safely shall be risk assessed and established prior to start the lifting operation.

Note: Where the lifting activities - routine, simple, complicated or complex - are likely to be

repeated, the assessments, lifting plans and method statements should be held on file for

subsequent review and re-use.

Routine activities by definition are repetitive and as such, the method statements, risk

assessments, plans and any supporting procedures should be held on file.

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Lifting Operation Required

Lifting Plan Decision Tree.

Has the lift been carried

Yes

Review Library of

out before?

Approved Lifting plans

and Risk Assessments

Categorise Lifting Operations (review all

Is plan and risk

lifting categories to determine the

assessment still

appropriate category)

applicable?

Yes

Proceed with Lift

Is it a Routine Lift?

Is it a Simple Lift?

Is it a Complicated Lift?

Is it a Complex Lift?

(Use lifting category

assessment)

Plan & Risk Assessment

Plan & Risk Assessment &

Plan & Risk Assess. &

approved by Nominated

Method Statement

Competent Person

approved by Nominated

Competent Person

Lifting Co-ordinator

Authorisation/Decision

Authorisation

If required

Plan & Risk Assessment endorsed

by LTA, MHC Engineer

Lifting

LTA / MHC

Lifting Coordinator

Coordinator

Authorisation

Authorisation (including

Authorisation

Generic lifting plans)

Proceed with Lift

Hold toolbox talk &

Hold toolbox talk & proceed

Hold toolbox talk &

proceed with the

proceed with the Lifting

with the Lifting Operation

proceed with the Lifting

Lifting Operation

Operation following the

following the specified Lifting

Operation following the

following the

specified Lifting plan

plan and site controls

specified Lifting plan and

specified Lifting plan

and site controls

site controls

and site controls

Lift Supervised by

Rigger with

Rigger/Technician

Competency

with Competency

Level 1 (min)

Level 3 (min)

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7.3.2 Wind Speed Limitations

No cranes shall be operated out of manufacturers recommendations.

It is responsibility of the Site Lifting Coordinator to ensure that accurate and realistic wind

speed readings using anemometer set in appropriate location are utilized.

Lifting operations shall be suspended when average wind speeds reach:

 Onshore - 25 knots (12.86 m/sec)

 Offshore - 35-40 knots (18 - 20.5 m/sec)

Lifting operations may be allowed to re-commence following:

 A formal task specific risk assessment involving Site Manager, Site Lifting

Coordinator and HSE advisor taking into consideration site conditions, industry

guidelines, crane manufacturers recommendations, type/weight/shape/ of load

being lifted

 An upgrade of the lift to at least “complicated”.

 Continuous monitoring of the weather/site conditions including wind gust speeds.

It is the accountability of the Site Manager to ensure that if lifting operations are

re-commenced that the above items shall be considered and the appropriate limits

set, understood, recorded and adhered to.

7.3.3 Risk Assessment - guidance notes:

This section is for guidance purposes only. Whilst it tries to incorporate the main hazards

associated with lifting operations, these notes are not intended to be exhaustive. Other

equally significant hazards may be present.

Where other hazards are identified, these shall be assessed in a similar fashion to those

identified on the notes, with due consideration to possible causes, consequences and

appropriate solutions.

Planning for the worst-case scenario should ensure that all hazards have been brought to

ALARP Level and the necessary mitigation actions are in place.

Important:

Lifting more than one dedicated “load” at a single time (“Piggy backing”) is strictly

prohibited and should not be carried out under any circumstances.

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RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE NOTES

1) The load

HAZARD

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CONSEQUENCE

SOLUTION

Load heavier

Incorrect weight on manifest

Equipment failure

Trial lift

than expected

Weight unknown - incorrect

Load falling

Dynamometer

estimate

Equipment instability/ collapse

Ensure personnel

Lifting equipment overloaded

Personal injury

emergency access

route

Centre of

Incorrect information supplied

Load swinging

Reposition lifting

gravity not as

Incorrect slinging

Load striking person

equipment

expected

Cargo shifting in transit

Load striking plant

Trial lift

Personal injury

Ensure personnel

emergency access

route

Fit tag lines

Physical

Insufficient head room

Load striking plant

Consider alternative

dimensions

Nearby plant and machinery

Load handling problems

slinging method.

Personnel injury

Use specialised lifting

equipment e.g. low

headroom hoist

Use of additional banks

man/ radios

Fit tag lines

Load damaged

Transit damage.

Falling objects

Consider alternative

Sharp corners.

Load falling.

slinging method.

Personnel injury.

Pre-lift check

Ensure emergency

access route.

Correct PPE.

2) The environment

HAZARD

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CONSEQUENCE

SOLUTION

Adverse weather

Excessive wind speeds.

Load swinging.

Fit tag lines

conditions

Poor visibility - light, mist or

Load striking person

Use of additional

fog.

Load striking plant.

banksman/radios.

High sea states.

Personnel injury.

Correct PPE.

Rain, sleet or snow showers,

Snatch load.

Do not carry out lift.

Ice on load and deck/ground.

Crane overload.

Slips trips and falls.

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3) Controlling the area

HAZARD

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CONSEQUENCE

SOLUTION

Pedestrians

Unaware of lifting operation.

Load striking person.

Barrier off area.

Ignore barriers.

Personnel injury.

Use of additional

Unaware of risks

Banksman assistance

/radios.

Keep people away.

Persons involved in lifting

Lifting over the heads of

Consult Permit issuing

Other work

operation not aware of other

persons involved in other

Authority.

activities in the

nearby work activities.

work front in the vicinity.

Check area prior to

vicinity.

Load striking person.

operation.

Personnel injury.

Breakdown in

Untrained personnel.

Load swinging.

Use suitably trained

communications.

Radio problems.

Load striking person.

personnel.

Blind lifts.

Load striking plant.

Use of additional

Personnel injury.

banksman assistance /

radios

4) The lifting equipment

HAZARD

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CONSEQUENCE

SOLUTION

Incorrect SWL.

Incorrect selection of

Equipment failure.

Double check SWL

equipment.

Load falling.

required prior to lifting.

Incorrect assessment of weight

Personnel injury.

Use dynamometer.

of load.

Remember to include

Incorrect calculations of forces.

weight of accessories

for lifting.

Lifting

Incorrect selection of

Load falling.

Pre-use check.

accessories not

equipment.

Personnel injury.

Ensure tie-rap/safety pin

attached

Human error.

fitted to shackles.

correctly.

Shackles of containers

unscrewed in transit.

Safety latch of hooks damaged.

Mechanical

Lack of maintenance.

Equipment failure

Pre-use check.

damage.

Incorrect use of equipment.

Load falling.

Review and correct

Contact with sharp edges.

Personnel injury.

maintenance plan.

General wear and tear.

Review and correct

storage method.

Incorrect fleet

Lifting appliance not positioned

Load swinging.

Re-position lifting

angle.

directly over load.

Load striking person.

appliance prior to

Load striking plant.

operation.

Personnel injury.

Equipment out of

No pre-use check.

Equipment failure.

Pre-use check.

date.

Violation of procedure.

Correct color code.

Check certification.

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5) Personnel

HAZARD

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CONSEQUENCE

SOLUTION

Human factors

Inadequate training.

Incorrect choice of

Ensure adequate training.

(Knowledge

Lack of competence.

equipment.

Check competency level

based)

Incorrect attachment of

of personnel involved in

lifting accessories.

lifting operation.

Incorrect operation of

Increase supervision.

equipment.

Load swinging.

Load striking person.

Load striking plant.

Equipment damage.

Personnel injury.

Human factors

Slips.

Incorrect choice of

Pre-job safety meetings

(Error based).

Lapse.

equipment.

Realistic time frame to

Mistakes.

Incorrect attachment of

perform job.

lifting accessories.

Increase supervision.

Incorrect operation of

equipment.

Load swinging.

Load striking person.

Load striking plant.

Equipment damage.

Personnel injury.

6) Structural

HAZARD

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CONSEQUENCE

SOLUTION

Structural

Incorrect load applied to

Dropped object

Engineering calculations

collapse

structural component.

Load striking person

Proof load testing

Load striking plant

Equipment fitted or fitted

Lifting equipment not fitted and

Personnel injury

by trained/competent

assembled correctly

personnel

Thorough examination by

competent person prior to

use

Deck collapse

Inadequate surface loading

Mobile crane instability

Engineering calculations

Ground

Capacity for weight of load

Deck failure

Correct anchorage

subsidence

Environmental conditions

Dropped object

Spreader plates placed

Load striking person

under load or mobile

Load striking plant

crane outriggers

Personnel injury

Soil testing

7) Principles to a safe lift

Before the lift.

1. Ensure personnel are competent.

2. Assess the load & identify the risks.

3. Select the correct lifting equipment.

4. Carry out a pre-use check.

5. Ensure lifting equipment is fitted correctly.

6. Identify what could go wrong - take appropriate precautions.

7. Control the danger zone during lifting operation.

8. Prevent the load from swinging.

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9. Avoid trapping hazards & lifting over personnel.

10. Ensure there is adequate space to land the load.

After Lift.

Check equipment after use.

Store in correct conditions.

All Lifting Operations must have appropriate Lifting Plan in place.

Important: If you find a problem stop the job and ask!

Work is never so urgent or important that we cannot take time to do it safety.

6.4

Lift categorization assessment

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Routine lift (part 1)

If the answer to all questions above is “Yes”, proceed with the Routine lift.

Assessment Part 1 performed by ________________________________

Job title __________________________

Date ____________________________

Questions

Yes

Has the lifting operation been performed before?

Is there a documented procedure?

Are you experienced with all the lifting equipment to be used?

Has the load been checked and made ready for lifting (e.g. sea

fastenings released, hold down bolts removed)?

Do you have the experience to lift a load of this weight?

Is there lift in area free from obstructions and other possible

hazards?

Can the lifting operation be carried out without the use of

Webbing Slings? Or is a site-specific procedure for the use of

webbing slings in place?

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Simple lifting operation (part 2)

Questions

Yes

Do you know the weight of the load and does the lifting operation

appear to be straightforward?

If the load is heavier than you normally handle, do you have the

relevant permission and/or permit?

Is there a crane or certified support steelwork (e.g. runway beam or

lifting eye) directly above the load?

Does the load have certified lifting points (lifting eyes/collar eyebolts,

etc.) fitted and if not, can slings be wrapped around easily (e.g. no

sharp edges, load not fragile, etc.)?

Is there ample headroom for the lifting appliance and slings?

Is the lift stable (e.g. centre of gravity below lifting points)?

Is the lift balanced (e.g. centre gravity in the middle) or fitted with

special slings to compensate?

Is the load free to be lifted (e.g. sea fastenings released, all hold-down

bolts removed, not jammed, etc.)?

Is the removal route clear of any obstructions?

Can the removal (lift, transfer and landing) be performed without cross

hauling?

Is there suitable lay down area and does the load come within the

allowable load bearing capacity of the ground/deck?

Are you experienced in using all the lifting equipment and gear

involved?

Can the lifting operation be carried out without the use of Webbing

Slings? Or is a site specific procedure for the use of webbing slings in

place?

If the answer to any of the above is “No” go to Part 3 (Complicated Lifts)

If the answer to all questions above is “Yes” proceed with the Simple lift.

Assessment Part 2 performed by _____________________________________________

Job Title ____________________________________________

Date _______________________________________________

NOTE: To the lifting operation nominated person:

If you can give solutions to the negatives in the above questionnaire to allow the lift to

proceed safely, write the instructions in the box. If you cannot supply a solution, seek

guidance from the Lifting Co-Coordinator.

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Complicated Lifts (part 3)

The personnel about to perform the lifting operation shall complete the table below.

Tick against factors, which are applicable and specific to this lifting operation and

indicate whether or not you have the relevant experience to deal with them.

QUESTIONS

Yes

Is the lift stable? (i.e. centre of gravity below the lifting points and

not offset) .

Is the center of the gravity for the load viewed as balanced and

acceptable?

Can the lift be performed without cross-hauling or being

restrained?

Does the load have specific lifting attachments?

Is the load robust? (not fragile)

Does the load have a limited surface area that will not cause

instability in the wind?

Does the load require only one crane? e.g: no tandem lifting

Can the lift be performed without rotation?

Uncertified structural components- can the lift be carried out

safely without the need for MHC engineering calculations

If the answer to any of the above is “No” go to Part 4 (Complex Lifts)

If the answer to all questions above is “Yes” proceed with the Complicated Lifts.

Assessment Part 3 performed by________________________________________

Job title __________________________

Date _____________________________

Approved/Endorsed by__________________________________

Job Title __________________________________

Date ____________________________________

NOTE : To the Lifting Coordinator:

If you have experience and can advise personnel involved in the lifting operation how to deal with the

complication, allow the task to proceed but only under your guidance. However if you decide that the

operation is out with the scope of your competence, indicate the reasons applicable in the table in

Part 4 complex lifts before passing it to the LTA

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Complex Lifts (part 4)

Lifting operations or conditions, which would merit additional engineering input

Tick

REASONS FOR REQUESTING ENGINEERING INPUT

box

The lifting operation involves divers

The lifting operation is sub-sea

The load will be travelled over unprotected process plant and machinery

The load is classified as heavy (as specified by Site Lifting Coordinator*)

and is not being transported in CCU

The lift involves a floating crane

The load is critical to business

The lift is in a confined space and/or an area with very restricted

headroom.

Use of non-certified structural components, which require engineering

calculations

Personnel Transfer / Man-riding activity where no approved site specific

procedures exist

Lifting Plan/Method Statement and Risk Assessment Part 4 performed by

__________________________________

Job Title____________________________

Date _______________________________

Approved/Endorsed by (delete as applicable)

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Appendix 1

Glossary of Terms

Anomaly:

A condition, which falls outside the present design criteria for the equipment.

Asset

Offshore complex, sub-sea facility, transportation line an onshore terminal and loading

facilities.

Azerbaijan Business Unit:

All operations conducted by or on behalf of any Performance Unit or Project in Azerbaijan,

Georgia, or Turkey.

Lifting Equipment Engineering Association (LEEA):

An independent organisation recognised as the technical authority within the industry

responsible for establishing Codes of Practice and training standards.

Non-Statutory examination:

Examination carried out by a person deemed to be competent to determine whether or not a

lifting equipment item is safe to use.

Thorough Examination:

Statutory examination carried out by a competent person for the purpose of certifying that an

item of lifting equipment is free from patent defect and is satisfactory for further use as

specified by the manufacturer.

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Appendix 2

Abbreviations

ACO: Approved Code of Practice for LOLER

ASNT: American Society of Non-Destructive Testing

BU: Business Unit

CITB: Construction Industry Training Board

CCU: Cargo Carrying Unit

EMTA: Engineering and Machines Training Association.

ECITB: Engineering and Construction Industry Training Board.

IMR: Inspection maintenance routine

LOLER: Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, S.I.2307

MHC: Mechanical Handling Contractor

NDT: Non-Destructive Testing

NVQ: National Vocational Qualification

OPITO: Offshore Production Industry Training Organisation.

PCN: Personnel certification in NDT

PMR: Planned Maintenance Routine

PPE: Personal Protective Equipment

PU: Performance Unit

PUWER: Provision and Use of Work Equipment regulations 1998, S.I.2306

RACI: Chart detailing who is Responsible, Accountable, needs to be Consulted and who requires to

be Informed for a list of actions.

RTITB: Road Transport Industry Training.

SI: Statutory Instrument

SSOW: Safe System of Work

SVQ: Scottish Vocational Qualification

SWL: Safe Working Load

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Appendix 3

References

1. Use of Equipment Directive (95/63/EC)

2. Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

3. Management of Health Safety at Work regulations 1992 (MHSAWR)

4. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 S.I.2306 (PUWER)

5. The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 S.I.3073

6. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

7. HSE 3268 Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Technical Guidance (Relevant to

offshore lifting & handling appliances)

8. Safe system of work UNIF-HSE-PRO -206 (Issue 01 Rev00)

9. NSL: International Rigging and Lifting hand book 2001 Rev2.

10. UKCS-TI- 014.

11. BP North Sea Lifting Rules.

12. BS 7121 “Safe use of Cranes”

13. EN 12079 CCU‟s

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Appendix 4

Examples of Lifting Plans -- Routine

AIOC Chirag 1

Lifting Operations Plan

Title

Tie in Dump Line

Area

M2a North

Lifting Plan No.

CH-P-LP 07

Generic / Specific:

Specific

Risk Assessment No.

Category Of Lift

Routine

Date

Revision

Rev-1

Diagrams, Drawings or Sketches

Max Weight of Load :

100kg Calculated

attached.

Actual / Assumed /

Calculated

Brief Description of Lifting Operation.

Remove existing spool and install tie in tee piece.

Certified Lifting Equipment and Accessories to be Used (Specify Type, SWL and Colour Code):

1 X 1te swl chain-blocks, 1 x 1te swl nylon slings, 21x 4.75te wll shackle, 1 x beam clamps. Colour code Green.

Cross Reference Relevant Procedures and Documents: ie DOG, engineering Calcs etc

N/A

All Lifting Operations Require The Following To Be Considered But This List Is Not Exhaustive

Every Lift Every Time

Specify, Yes / No

 Pre-use equipment checks by competent person.

 Working under suspended loads.

Yes

 All lifting equipment should have SWL identified.

 Route adjacent to or over live plant:

Yes

 Weight, size, shape, certification and centre of

 Conflicting tasks in area/adjacent worksites.

Yes

gravity.

 Trial lift required.

Yes

 Proximity hazards, obstructions, path of load,

 Risk of overturning, Cross hauling, tandem lift:

laydown area load bearing capacity

 Method of slinging/attaching/detaching the load. Yes

 Environmental conditions including weather / Sea.

 Availability of certified lifting points.

Yes

 Responsibilities clearly defined eg rigger / slinger /

 Lift is in Crane Radius.

N/A

banksman.

 Safe access / Scaffolding.

Yes

 Experience, competence and training of personnel.

 TRA level 2 ? - agree with AA

 All lifts must be checked for loose objects.

N/A

 TRA level 1

 Confirm No of Tag Lines Required:

N/A

 PTW to be raised

 Confirm Number of personnel required for task:

 Tool Box Talk - on site

 Check Certification - especially for non-standard

lifts / loads from supply vessel (ie not CCU or

Baskets)

Task Details (step by step)

Position the new spool above and to the North of the existing spool, secured to the 152mm x 300mm “I” beam using a beam

clamp and 1te chain-blocks, this task will be completed prior to shutdown.

Remove the dump line blind flange.

Bolt up the new spool.

Methods of communication to be used :

Radio- / verbal-Yes / hand signals-

Steps to be taken to eliminate danger to personnel: barriers / permit to work procedure/ toolbox talks / lifting plan / no

conflicting tasks in the area. (delete as appropriate) All above

Authorisation:

Level of Operational Control: Area Authority / Permit to Work

Engineering Support Required: No

Competent Person

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Date

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Date

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Examples of Lifting Plans - Simple

AIOC Chirag 1

Lifting Operations Plan

Title

Shutdown BV/GV Change

Area

Well-bay

out WI Manifold.

Lifting Plan No.

CH-O-LP 008

Generic / Specific:

Specific

Risk Assessment No.

Category of Lift

Simple

Date

Revision

Rev-1

Diagrams, Drawings or Sketches

Max Weight of Load :

100kg Assumed

attached.

Actual / Assumed /

Calculated

Brief Description of Lifting Operation.

Change out Globe Valve No 36656 and Ball Valve 36655 using rigging equipment.

Certified Lifting Equipment and Accessories to be Used (Specify Type, SWL and Colour Code):

2 x 2te swl beam clamps, 3 x 4.75 wll shackles, 4 x 3mtr 1te swl wire slings, 1 x 1te swl chain-block, Colour code Green.

Cross Reference Relevant Procedures and Documents: ie DOG, engineering Calcs etc

N/A

All Lifting Operations Require The Following To Be Considered But This List Is Not Exhaustive

Every Lift Every Time

Specify, Yes / No

 Pre-use equipment checks by competent person.

 Working under suspended loads.

Yes

 All lifting equipment should have SWL identified.

 Route adjacent to or over live plant:

Yes

 Weight, size, shape, certification and centre of

 Conflicting tasks in area/adjacent worksites.

Yes

gravity.

 Trial lift required.

Yes

 Proximity hazards, obstructions, path of load,

 Risk of overturning, Cross hauling, tandem lift:

laydown area load bearing capacity

 Method of slinging/attaching/detaching the load. Yes

 Environmental conditions including weather / Sea.

 Availability of certified lifting points.

Yes

 Responsibilities clearly defined eg rigger / slinger /

 Lift is in Crane Radius.

banksman.

 Safe access / Scaffolding.

N/A

 Experience, competence and training of personnel.

 TRA level 2 ? - agree with AA

 All lifts must be checked for loose objects.

 TRA or Baskets)

Task Details (step by step)

Both valves will be installed using the same equipment:

Pre-works

Safely secure 2 x beam clamps to the overhead 152mm x 300mm “I” beams situated directly above and either side of the valve

location, shackle a 3mtr sling to each beam clamp, shackle both lazy eyes together.

Secure a 1te chain-block to the hanging shackle.

Sling both new valves ready for installation.

Change Out.

Methods of communication to be used :

Radio- / verbal-Yes / hand signals-

Steps to be taken to eliminate danger to personnel: barriers / permit to work procedure/ toolbox talks / lifting plan / no

conflicting tasks in the area.

(delete as appropriate) All above

Authorisation:

Level of Operational Control: Area Authority / Permit to Work

Engineering Support Required: No

Competent Person

Signature

Date

Reviewed by

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Date

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Examples of Lifting Plans - Complicated

AIOC Chirag 1

Lifting Operations Plan

Title

Remove Runway Beam

Area

M2A CD

Lifting Plan No.

CH-P-LP-002

Generic / Specific:

Specific

Risk Assessment No.

Category Of Lift

Complicated

Date

Revision Rev 1

Rev 1

Diagrams, Drawings or Sketches attached.

Max Weight of Load :

1.4te Actual.

Actual / Assumed / Calculated

Brief Description of Lifting Operation / Sketch:

Remove the maintenance runway beam.

Certified Lifting Equipment and Accessories to be Used (Specify Type, SWL and Colour Code):

4 x 2te swl chain-blocks, 8 x 3 et swl wire slings, 6 x 4.75 te swl bow shackles,1 x 3te pull-lift. Colour code green.

Cross Reference Relevant Procedures and Documents: ie DOG, engineering Calcs etc

Ref; EQ KA00-EQ104.

All Lifting Operations Require The Following To Be Considered But This List Is Not Exhaustive

Every Lift Every Time

Specify, Yes / No

Pre-use equipment checks by competent person.

Working under suspended loads.

Yes/No

All lifting equipment should have SWL identified.

Route adjacent to or over live plant:

Yes/No

Weight, size, shape, certification and centre of gravity.

Conflicting tasks in area/adjacent worksites.

Yes/No

Proximity hazards, obstructions, path of load, laydown area load

Trial lift required.

Yes/No

bearing capacity

Risk of overturning, Cross hauling, tandem lift: Yes/No

Environmental conditions including weather / Sea.

Method of slinging/attaching/detaching the load. Yes/No

Responsibilities clearly defined eg rigger / slinger / banksman.

Availability of certified lifting points.

Yes/No

Experience, competence and training of personnel.

Lift is in Crane Radius.

Yes/No

All lifts must be checked for loose objects.

Safe access / Scaffolding.

Yes/No

TRA level 1

TRA level 2 ? - agree with AA

Yes/No

PTW to be raised

Confirm No of Tag Lines Required:

Confirm Number of personnel required for task:

Task Details (step by step)

Safety.

All rigging equipment being used for this task will have a minimum SWL of 2Te.

A minimum of 2 pieces of rigging equipment will support the beam at all times.

Barriers must be erected to ensure nobody can walk under this load.

A tannoy announcement will be made to stay clear of the area.

Isolate the line of sight gas detectors. Ash 016.

Care must be taken whilst rigging close to Ash 016, hold back rigging must be in place to ensure

the beam does not touch the monitor.

Pre-rigging

Safely secure a 3 Te Swl sling 2.5mtrs from the North end of the runway beam.

Safely secure 2 x 3 Te Swl sling 2.5mtrs from the South end of the runway beam.

Safely secure 4 x 3Te chain blocks to the sub main deck 300mm x 152mm “I” beams.

Safely secure 4 x 2te minimum swl wire slings directly under the chain-block locations , secure the chain blocks to the slings, take

weight.

Methods of communication to be used :

Radio

verbal Yes

hand signals

Steps to be taken to eliminate danger to personnel: barriers / permit to work procedure / tannoy / toolbox talks / lifting plan / no conflicting tasks

in the area.

(delete as appropriate)

Authorisation:

Level of Operational Control: Area Authority / Permit to Work

Engineering Support Required: No

Competent Person

Signature

Date

Reviewed by

Signature

Date

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Examples of Lifting Plans - Complicated (continued)

Azfen fabrication yard quayside (Baku)

Lifting Operations Plan

Title

Lifting plan for the purpose of

Area

lifting drilling template and

associated floatation cradle (for

testing and subsequently

transportation).

Lifting Plan No.

CH-P-LP-002

Generic / Specific:

Specific

Risk Assessment No.

Category Of Lift

Complex

Date

Revision Rev 1

Rev 1

Diagrams, Drawings or Sketches attached.

Max Weight of Load :

Cradle- (Design) 50500kg

Actual / Assumed / Calculat. Template- (Design) 41600kg

Task Details (step by step)

Method:

Lift template onto the cradle using Titan crane barge (interface test as detailed in FAT E687)

 Insuring adequately located access ladders are provided for access to the cradle.

 Attach 4 off 25 tonne safety bow tonne shackles to the lifting points/pad eyes (identified on drawing 3847/01).

 Whilst at ground level, attach 4 off single leg “jumper” slings (Single leg wire rope sling “ 3,5Mx38mm dia, 6x36 IWRC RHOL Galv C/W

soft eye each end, 18.6 tonne SWL template lift sling via 4 off 25 tonne shackles.

 Position the Titan crane hook at an appropriate height and position.

 Crane hook to swivel sling (2 leg wire rope Assy 3 metre x 64 mm dia, 6x36IWRC galv RHOL fitted to HA 70 ML masterlink C/W hard

eyes all round.

 Attach a 55 tonne safety bow shackle to the aforementioned sling master-link.

 Fit 55 tonne swivel to the aforementioned 55 tonne safety bow shackle keeping any manual handling (lifting/bending) to an absolute

minimum.

 Attach the other 55 tonne safety bow shackle to the bottom of the 60 tonne swivel.

 Attach the (2 off-2 leg wire rope sling assy 4.1Mx38mm dia 6Xiwrc GALV RHOL fitted to HA 45 ML masterlink C/W hard eyes) and 4 off

single leg template lifting sling assembly to the 55 tonne shackle via the master link.

 Attach tag lines to the end of the lift assembly.

 Under the supervision of the lift supervisor, slowly lift and position each individual sling assembly leg such as it can be assembled to the

template via the 4 off previously attached 25 tonne shackles on the template.

 Position personnel in appropriate safe positions.

 Then commence when lift supervisor determines it is safe to do so, slowly lift the template and carry out the interface test As specified in

E687.

 When test is determined to be successful, slowly lift the template from the cradle and place in an appropriate location in preparation for

the other aspects of testing as specified in E687.

 Disconnect the lower 55 tonne safety bow shackle, remove template lift sling assembly lay-down in an appropriate position on the

template. Taking care to ensure that all equipment is prevented from „swinging‟ and manual handling is kept to a minim um.



Methods of communication to be used :

Radio

verbal Yes

hand signals

Steps to be taken to eliminate danger to personnel: barriers / permit to work procedure / tannoy / toolbox talks / lifting plan / no conflicting tasks

in the area.

(delete as appropriate)

Authorisation:

Level of Operational Control: Area Authority / Permit to Work

Engineering Support Required: No

Competent Person

Signature

Date

Reviewed by

Signature

Date

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Examples of Lifting Plans - Complex

AIOC Chirag 1

Lifting Operations Plan

Location

Chirag

Area

M2a

Lifting Plan No.

CH-P-LP-002

Generic / Specific:

Specific

Risk Assessment

Category of Lift

Complicated

No.

Date

Revision

Rev 1

Diagrams, Drawings or Sketches

Max Weight of Load :

1.4te Actual

attached.

Actual / Assumed /

Calculated

Lifting Operation - Plan / Sketch

Procedure.

Unbolt the runway beam‟s retention bolts, remove the bolts.

Crosshaul the beam 4mtrs in a Southerly direction ensuring the beam is clear of the 3” deluge line running

East to West.

Lower the North end of the beam until clear of the new access platform.

Crosshaul the beam in a Northerly direction 4mtrs, when the beam is clear of the mezzanine deck lower

the South end of the beam.

Lower the beam onto deck.

Safely secure a 5mtr 3te swl wire sling 2mtrs North of the C of G, Safely secure a 3mtr wire sling 2mtrs

South of the C of G.

When the crane becomes available.

Move the beam as far North as the walkway handrail.

Secure the 5mtr sling to the crane hook, secure a 3te swl chain-block to the crane hook, secure the chain-

block hook to 2mtr sling.

Take weight on the 5mtr sling whilst the chain-block remains lazy, when the North end of the beam is

above the handrail stop.

Take weight on the chain block until the load is level.

Secure a hand-line to the load, boom the load North until clear of the platform, ilft the loan to deck for

backload.

Competent Person

Bob Forrest

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Date

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Date

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Examples of Lifting Plans-Complex (continued)

Azfen fabrication yard quayside (Baku)

Lifting Operations Plan

Title

Lifting plan for the purpose of

Area

lifting drilling template and

associated floatation cradle (for

testing and subsequently

transportation).

Lifting Plan No.

CH-P-LP-002

Generic / Specific:

Specific

Risk Assessment No.

Category Of Lift

Complex

Date

Revision Rev 1

Rev 1

Diagrams, Drawings or Sketches attached.

Max Weight of Load :

Cradle- (Design) 50500kg

Actual / Assumed / Calculat. Template- (Design) 41600kg

Brief Description of Lifting Operation / Sketch:

Certified Lifting Equipment and Accessories to be Used (Specify Type, SWL and Colour Code):

Cross Reference Relevant Procedures and Documents: ie DOG, engineering Calcs etc



E387 “BP1852-Floatation cradle Factory Acceptance” procedure.



Certification of load test for lifting equipment.



Load test certification for the lifting pad eyes for template and floatation cradle.



Detail/capacity graph of Shirvan II.



Drilling template drawing 3847/01

All Lifting Operations Require The Following To Be Considered But This List Is Not Exhaustive

Every Lift Every Time

Specify, Yes / No



Pre-use equipment checks by competent person.



Working under suspended loads.

Yes/No



All lifting equipment should have SWL identified.



Route adjacent to or over live plant:

Yes/No



Weight, size, shape, certification and centre of gravity.



Conflicting tasks in area/adjacent worksites.

Yes/No



Proximity hazards, obstructions, path of load, laydown area



Trial lift required.

Yes/No

load bearing capacity



Risk of overturning, Cross hauling, tandem lift: Yes/No



Environmental conditions including weather / Sea.



Method of slinging/attaching/detaching the load. Yes/No



Responsibilities clearly defined eg rigger / slinger /



Availability of certified lifting points.

Yes/No

banksman.



Lift is in Crane Radius.

Yes/No



Experience, competence and training of personnel.



Safe access / Scaffolding.

Yes/No



All lifts must be checked for loose objects.



Task Details (step by step)

Equipment to be utilized:



Drilling template lifting slings (2 off-2 leg wire rope sling assy 4.1M x 38mm dia 6 x IWRC galv RHOL fitted to HA 45 ML masterlink C/W hard

eyes) and associated shackles (4 off 25 tonne safety bow shackles).



4 off single leg „jumper‟ slings (Single leg wire rope sling “ 3.5 M x 38mm dia, 6 x 36 IWRC RHOL Galv C/W soft eye each end, 18.6 tonne

SWL).



2 off 55 Tonne safety bow shackles.



Floatation cradle lifting slings (4 leg wire rope sling assy “ 12.8 M x 44mm dia, 6 x 36 IWRC galv. RHOL fitted to HA 70 Quad assy complete

with hard eyes all round, 24.8 tonne per leg SWL, H183000) and associated shackles (4 0ff 35 tonne safety bow shackles).

Methods of communication to be used :

Radio

verbal Yes

hand signals

Steps to be taken to eliminate danger to personnel: barriers / permit to work procedure / tannoy / toolbox talks / lifting plan / no conflicting tasks

in the area.

(delete as appropriate)

Authorisation:

Level of Operational Control: Area Authority / Permit to Work

Engineering Support Required: No

Competent Person

Signature

Date

Reviewed by

Signature

Date

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Examples of Lifting Plans-Complex (continued)

Azfen fabrication yard quayside (Baku)

Lifting Operations Plan

Title

Lifting plan for the purpose of

Area

lifting drilling template and

associated floatation cradle (for

testing and subsequently

transportation).

Lifting Plan No.

CH-P-LP-002

Generic / Specific:

Specific

Risk Assessment No.

Category Of Lift

Complex

Date

Revision Rev 1

Rev 1

Diagrams, Drawings or Sketches attached.

Max Weight of Load :

Cradle- (Design) 50500kg

Actual / Assumed / Calculat. Template- (Design) 41600kg

Task Details (step by step)

Attachment 1 :- Load test certificate for template lift eyes

Attachment 2 :- Load test certificate for Cradle lift eyes

Attachment 3 : -Load test certificate for 75 tonne, cradle sling,12800mm.

Attachment 4 : -Load test certificate for 50 tonne, 4 leg template sling, 3800mm.

Attachment 5 :-.Load test certificate for 25 tonne safety bow shackles

Attachment 6 :- Load test certificate for 55 tonne safety bow shackles.

Attachment 7 :- Load test certificate for 60 tonne, 2 leg crane hook to swivel sling, 1000mm eye.

Attachment 8 :- Load test certificate for Shirvan II crane barge.

Attachment 9 :- Detail and load capacity graph for Shirvan crane barge.

Attachment 10:- S01-166-01 Cradle from dockside lift.

Attachment 11:- S01-166-02 Template to cradle lift.

Attachment 12:- Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedure E389.

Attachment 13:- Load test certificate for 55 tonne swivel.

Attachment 14:- Template drawing (lift arrangements) 3874/15.

Attachment 15:- Cradle drawing lifting arrangements 3874/17.

Attachment 16:- Detail and load capacity for Titan crane barge.

Attachment 17:- Crane hook to swivel sling (2 leg wire rope Assy “ 3 metre x 64mm dia, 6 x 36 IWRC galv RHOL fitted to HA 70 ML masterlink

C/W hard eyes all round.

Attachment 18:-

25 tonne safety bow shackle.

Methods of communication to be used :

Radio

verbal Yes

hand signals

Steps to be taken to eliminate danger to personnel: barriers / permit to work procedure / tannoy / toolbox talks / lifting plan / no conflicting tasks

in the area.

(delete as appropriate)

Authorisation:

Level of Operational Control: Area Authority / Permit to Work

Engineering Support Required: No

Competent Person

Signature

Date

Reviewed by

Signature

Date

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Appendix 5

Check List for Pre-use

Mobile Crane Inspection Form

At the beginning of each shift or working day that the crane is in use, the following

routine as appropriate for the type of crane shall be carried out as a minimum.

NOTE: this list shall be added to (by Site Lifting Coordinator) for specialized

equipment, e.g. vacuum lifting equipment.

To Be Completed By Site Competent Person (Deck

Comments

Forman/Site Lifting and Rigging Supervisor)

Owner

Crane Model

Date Of Last Inspection

Date Of Last Test

Current Cert No.

Makers Serial No.

Visual Examination of Jib Sections

Function test of Limit/Safety Devices

Outriggers, functioning properly and can take the full weight

of the Crane/load

Daily checks specified in the manufacturer‟s handbook.

A check that all ropes are correctly positioned in their

sheaves and that drums are not displaced.

A visual check that electrical equipment is not exposed to

contamination by oil, grease, water or dirt.

A visual checks by inspecting relevant levels and/or

components, that no loss of fluids (e.g. lubricant oil,

coolant) is apparent.

A check for correct operation of all limit switches or cut-

outs and the dead man‟s handle or lever, applying caution

during checking in case of malfunction.

A check that the automatic safe load indicator is correctly

set and that the manufacturer‟s daily test is carried out.

A check that the correct air pressure is maintained in any

pneumatic control system (e.g. brakes).

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A check that lights, windscreen wiper(s) and washers

operate efficiently.

A visual check for security of wheels and the condition of

tyres, on wheel-mounted cranes.

A check for correct function of all crane controls without

load.

A check for correct operation of audible warning devices.

A check that the crane is in tidy condition and free from

tins of oil, rags, tools, or materials other that sufficient

access and egress are provided, and that appropriate fire

fighting equipment is available.

A check that there are no obstructions in the path of travel

of the crane.

Drivers experience to be reviewed.

Crane maintenance / certification to be reviewed.

Written pre-use check to be carried out prior to crane use.

* Extracted from standard BS 7121 - this list does not replace the standard Crane

Driver Check List

Crane accepted/rejected (underline).

Name:

Position:

Date:

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Appendix 6

Check List for Suitability of cranes for man-riding

operations.

Due to specific verification requirements, the suitability of cranes for man-riding, shall

be assessed by Site Manager and Site Liting Coordinator for each and every

operation.

Yes

Has it been established that no other viable option of carrying out the

work is available?

Are all the necessary certificates for the crane wire ropes, slings and

other associated equipment current?

Has the crane and associated equipment been thoroughly inspected

by a suitably qualified/competent person within the last 6 months?

Is the crane in good condition, regularly inspected and maintained

and are records kept to substantiate this?

Are all the safety features and systems working properly? e.g. Rated

Capacity Indicators (RCIs), overhoist limiters, etc.

In the event of a complete power failure, will the crane maintain the

load in a safe condition (e.g. do the brakes fail to the applied

position)?

Are the brakes applied progressively (e.g. to avoid shock or snatch

loading)?

In the event of a complete power failure can the personnel be

recovered safely? (Is there a recovery plan in place).

In the event of a primary brake or transmission system failure, will

the load be prevented from free-falling (e.g. is there a secondary

braking system or does the transmission system have hydraulic

retardation to prevent this)?

Is the crane fitted with an emergency stop, which is located for

immediate operation by the crane operator?

Is the crane so designed that inadvertent freefall is prevented when

the drive train is in motion or the hook is loaded?

If you Answer NO to any of these questions DO NOT carry out man-riding operations

For Standard Form go to: Baku_Office on Eubaks5/Operations/Safety & Environment/Checklist

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Title: Lifting Operations

Doc No: UNIF-HSE-PRO-109-C1

Procedure

Rev No: C1

Page 43 of 49

Dated: July, 2004

Originating Dept: HSE

Appendix 7

BP North Sea Lifting Rules

The following fundamental rules will be applied to all lifting operations with zero tolerance:

All personnel must keep out of any area where they might be injured by a falling or shifting

load. Do not stand below loads. Never stand between loads and walls/bulkheads etc.

Always ensure an escape route is available.

Immediately a lift deviates from plan or any complication arises the lifting operation must be

stopped and made safe. All personnel should remain in positions clear of the lift until

reassessment/re-planning of the lift is carried out.

Lifting operations will be undertaken by a minimum of three competent people: crane

operator, banksman/flagman and load handler.

The banksman/flagman controls the initial lifting of the load, lay down of the load and lifts

that are out of the line of vision of the crane operator. The crane operator is responsible

while the load is in the air. The banksman must:

a) Ensure that he/she is easily identifiable from other personnel by wearing a hi-vis jacket

or waistcoat, which is clearly marked to indicate that he/she is the authorized crane

banksman.

b) Not touch the load. He/she must stand back from the load being handled in a prominent

position where he/she has a good view of the lifting activities.

c) Remain in communication with the load handler and crane operator at all times.

d) Keep the load handler in sight during the lifting operation.

The load handler must:

d) Stand clear while a load is lifted clear of the deck and landed, while slack is taken up

with or without a load on the hook and must confirm to the banksman that he is clear.

e) Not touch a load being landed until it is below his/her waist height and never attempt to

manually stop a swinging load.

f) Be easily identifiable, and distinct from the banksman.

For BP operated installations and onshore sites there will be no stacking of containers,

baskets, tanks and half heights.

For designated installations where this is not practicable, stacking requires prior permission of

the relevant Business Unit Leader and:

f) Equipment is specifically designed for that purpose, and clearly marked as suitable for

stacking.

g) Stacking is confined to pre-designated areas.

h) Risk assessment of stacking operations is performed and shows that the risk involved

alternative practicable approaches.

Stacked containers must have an additional pennant so that the crane hook can be

attached/detached while the load handler is standing at deck level.

Stacking and de-stacking is controlled by permit.

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Title: Lifting Operations

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Procedure

Rev No: C1

Page 44 of 49

Dated: July, 2004

Originating Dept: HSE

The attached notes are an integral part of these rules.

Notes:

These rules were developed for deck lifts or deck/boat lifts using pedestal cranes on offshore

installations. They will also be applicable to similar lifts using mobile cranes, crawler cranes etc

on BP operated onshore sites.

For lifts with other devices (e.g. workshop cranes, winches, hiabs) rules 1 and 2 will always be

applicable. Consider the application of rules 3-6 during job planning and risk assessment.

The rules do not specifically apply to the holding in position of items of equipment during well

servicing/wire line activities. These specialist activities should be covered by job specific

procedures, permit and detailed risk assessment.

1. Rule1: This includes not getting under slung loads, not getting into areas where they could

be trapped between the load and something else. Third parties not involved in the lifting

operation also have a responsibility to keep out of areas where lifting is being conducted.

This rule is now added to the GBC Golden Rules website and will be incorporated into the

Golden Rule booklets at the next revision.

2. Load Handler may also be designated as Slinger, Deck Operator or Hookman.

3. Rule 5b) In come essential lay-down areas it is necessary to manoeuvre containers into

limited landing areas adjacent to handrails, where the handrails are slightly in excess of

waist height. Where it is considered essential to continue using these lay-down areas, and

the lowest practicable risk is provided by touching the load above waist height to orient it,

installations must identify and document steps to be taken to mitigate the risk to the load

handler.

4. i) The intention is to eliminate stacking of containers and other loads as identified in rule 6.

ii) For some installations (particularly some MODU‟s) this may not be practicable due to

limitations on deck space. Exception to the no stacking rule is intended to cater for these

installations and not to provide a general opportunity for all installations to stack as soon as

deck space becomes congested.

iii) BU‟s must be designated on which installations this is not practicable and where stacking

may be undertaken and document why the decision to allow stacking was made.

iv) For those installations where no stacking is not currently practicable, a review should be

undertaken to consider what would be required to be able to operate on a no stacking

basis.

v) However, after appropriate review and documentation, particular equipment (e.g. sphere

racks in SNS) may be authorized as suitable for stacking even though stacking of other

containers is banned on that installation.

vi) Assets should reassess the design of equipment currently designated as suitable for

stacking, to confirm that it is fit for purpose both loaded and empty.

vii) Installations who intend to designate equipment or areas suitable for stacking should

consider using the MOC process to review ad document the justification.

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5. These rules are not exhaustive. They reinforce behavioral aspects of lifting. Procedural and

equipment issues such as risk assessment, lifting equipment specification, lifting plans,

regulation (e.g. LOLER in UK) are also essential to safe lifting. Crane drivers, load handlers

and check operators should comply with contractors‟ procedures, comply with regulatory

requirements, use risk assessments and toolbox talks where appropriate and must be

prepared to stop the job at any stage if the safety of the operation may be compromised.

6. The Deck Operations and Lifting Forum is currently working with crane and deck operations

contractors to identity best practice and establish common procedures for all contractors.

New UK standard operating procedures will be developed from this review. This forum will

be explained to include Norway and Netherlands.

7. These rules are immediately applicable. Although issued under the overall authority of the

Regional Leadership team, for document control purposes they will be maintained as

separate controlled documents within the Management System in UK, Norway and

Netherlands.

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Title: Lifting Operations

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Procedure

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Dated: July, 2004

Originating Dept: HSE

Appendix 8

BP AzBU reference document for the Selection, Application and Control of Man Made

Fiber Slings For Lifting Operations

Purpose

The purpose of this reference document is to describe the current AzBU Policy and

Procedures for the safe selection, application and control of man-made fibre slings for lifting

operations, their subsequent inspection requirements and discard process following

completion of the lifting operation.

The use of any type of man made fiber slings in lifting operations will automatically

categorize the lift to at least “Complicated.”

Certification for this type of sling is valid for 6 months only after which time it will be removed

from service and destroyed. NO RECERTIFICATION.

Introduction

All lifting operations on AzBU sites, including those undertaken by third party contractors,

shall be implemented under the principles of Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment

Regulations (LOLER 98/SI-2037).

Regulation 8 of LOLER stipulates that all lifting operations using Lifting Appliances and

Accessories should be carried out in a safe manner, under adequate supervision and

following a lifting operation risk assessment and predetermined plan. The degree of planning

is dependent on the lifting equipment to be used, the category of the lifting operation and the

degree of risk involved.

Lifting Sling Selection

When planning the lifting operation consideration should be given to the working load limit,

the mode of use, the nature of the load and the environment in which it is to be used.

Wherever possible, it is recommended that wire rope slings be used for lifting operations.

Never use a man made fiber sling of any type if, during the lifting operation, it can be

subjected to shock or snatch loading and never use this type of sling on boat lifting

operations.

Man made fibre slings are available in five basic formats, the two most commonly used in

lifting operations are the Flat Soft Becketed Eye type webbing sling and the Endless Round

Sling.

The Endless Round sling is the most adaptable for general-purpose use as they are more

flexible, and when choked, provide a more efficient „grip‟ on the load.

Flat Soft Becket Eye type webbing slings are more suitable for use in a “basket type” lifting

mode rather than in „choke‟ mode.

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