Military reference books and manuals (2009-2023, Volume 6)

Title: Machine Guards

Doc No: UNIF-HSE-PRO-151-C1

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Rev No: C1

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Dated: October, 2004

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1.1

DOCUMENT PURPOSE

1.2

DOCUMENT SCOPE

RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1

AREA AUTHORITIES

2.2

PERFORMING AUTHORITIES

2.3

ALL PERSONNEL

RISKS FROM UNGUARDED AND POORLY GUARDED EQUIPMENT

MACHINE GUARD REQUIREMENTS

4.1

ALL MACHINERY

4.2

AUTOMATIC MACHINERY

SELECTION AND USE OF GUARDS

GUARD MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND FITTING

6.1

MATERIALS

6.2

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FITTING

6.3

RETRO-FITTING OF EMERGENCY STOP CONTROLS

GUARD REMOVAL

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Title: Machine Guards

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 DOCUMENT PURPOSE

This document contains information on:

 the conditions and situations where machine guards must be in place and

used

 the reasons for installing machine guards and the conditions that must

exist before they may be removed

 the type of guards and protective devices available and the considerations

governing their choice and design.

1.2 DOCUMENT SCOPE

The guidelines contained in this document apply to:

 all BP Azerbaijan / Georgia sites and installations where machinery is

located and operated

 all personnel; both BP employees and contractors.

2 RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 AREA AUTHORITIES

Area Authorities are responsible for ensuring that:

 all fixed machinery in their area is guarded in accordance with this

procedure

 all machine guards and safety devices in their area are routinely checked

and maintained in working order.

Note: Guards and safety devices shall be checked following any repairs or

modifications.

2.2 PERFORMING AUTHORITIES

Performing Authorities are responsible for ensuring that all portable equipment that is

used by the personnel under their control conforms to this procedure.

2.3 ALL PERSONNEL

All personnel are responsible for:

 ensuring that the machinery and equipment they use or maintain has all the

necessary guards in place and that all guards are properly fitted

 immediately reporting to their supervisor if they believe a machine is in a

dangerous condition or if any guards or protective devices are faulty

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3 RISKS FROM UNGUARDED AND POORLY GUARDED EQUIPMENT

Moving parts of equipment, if not guarded, are extremely dangerous to operating

personnel and to any other personnel working in the immediate vicinity.

Warning: Any machine part, function or process that may cause injury must be

guarded to prevent contact with personnel.

The risk of accidents involving machinery may be caused by entanglement,

shearing, crushing, trapping, and cutting, etc. These accidents may occur due to:

 a lack of guards or poor guards on machines and equipment

 a failure to keep guards and safety devices properly maintained so that

machines or equipment become unsafe

 provision of inadequate controls or the wrong type of controls so that

equipment cannot be turned off quickly and safely or it may be started

accidentally.

4 MACHINE GUARD REQUIREMENTS

4.1 ALL MACHINERY

Guards must be fitted to those parts of a machine wherever:

 cutting, shaping or boring of any material is performed

 there are components that transmit energy, including:

 flywheels

 pulleys

 belts

 cranks

 gears etc.

 there are moving parts which can be reciprocating or rotating, including feed

mechanisms and other accessories

 debris or products may be emitted / ejected that present a danger to the

operator and /or nearby personnel, e.g., deflectors for relief valves, screens for

bench grinders and lathes, etc.

In addition, where deemed necessary, guardrails or barricades may be placed

around equipment to prevent personnel from getting close to it.

4.2 AUTOMATIC MACHINERY

Guards must be installed on equipment that can start automatically (and / or without

warning) such as air compressors, diesel sets, etc.,

In addition, warning signs such as

“Caution

- This machine can start

automatically!” shall be posted near all such equipment.

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5 SELECTION AND USE OF GUARDS

Fixed guards such as covers and plates are the most common type of guard and

should be used wherever possible. The guards should be properly fastened in place

with screws or nuts and bolts which need tools to remove them.

Interlocks, designed to shut down the machine if protective covers are opened or

removed, should be used where fixed guards are not reasonably practicable and the

equipment user / maintainer needs regular access to parts of the machine. The

interlock should ensure that the machine cannot start before the guard is properly

replaced / closed and must also ensure that the machine will stop if the guard is

opened while the machine is moving.

Two-hand controls are designed to prevent the operator „reaching in‟ while the

machine is running and should therefore be located at a safe distance from the

danger area.

Emergency stop controls should be located within easy reach of the operator,

particularly on larger machines so that they can be operated quickly in an

emergency.

In some cases, presence sensing devices, for example, photoelectric, and

pressure sensing devices may be used instead of fixed guards or interlocks.

However these devices must be regularly checked to ensure their continuing

operation and effectiveness.

6 GUARD MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND FITTING

6.1 MATERIALS

The materials from which the guard is manufactured should be carefully chosen for

suitability. For example:

 plastic is easy to see through but may be easily scratched, damaged or

shattered

 if wire mesh or grating is used, it should not have holes that are large enough

to allow access to the danger area or large enough to allow the passage of

debris

6.2 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FITTING

All guards shall be designed, constructed and fitted so that they:

 protect the operator and any other personnel from the equipment (especially its

moving parts)

 may not be easily removed or tampered with, e.g., they must be firmly secured

to the machine

 can withstand the conditions of normal use

 allow the machine to be cleaned safely

 prevent foreign objects from falling onto moving parts, e.g., small tools, nuts,

bolts, etc

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 do not present sharp or jagged edges, i.e., they should be rolled and / or bolted

 do not create interference which would hamper personnel from performing their

assigned tasks quickly and comfortably

 do not obstruct lubrication points and feeds in such a way that the guard must

be removed before these components can be properly accessed.

6.3 RETRO-FITTING OF EMERGENCY STOP CONTROLS

Note: Before fitting emergency stop controls to machines that have not previously

had such controls fitted, it is essential to check that the emergency stop

controls do not in themselves present new risks. For example, some

machines require the power supply to be on in order to operate the brakes.

This power might be lost if the machine is stopped using the emergency stop

control.

7 GUARD REMOVAL

Machine guards shall only be removed by competent and experienced personnel for

maintenance and repair purposes.

Whenever guards are removed for maintenance or repair:

 the removal shall be carried out under a Permit to Work

 the energy source to the machine must be isolated and the switch, button,

lever etc., must be locked out and tagged before the guard can be

removed

 all guards must be in place before the lock and tags can be removed.

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AZERBAIJAN BUSINESS UNIT

(AzBU)

Procedure for:

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Issued for

08/02/2005

Gary Hunt

Geoff Stacey

BU Safety Manager

BU HSSE Director

use

Rev

Date

Reason for

Prepared by

Checked by

Approved by TA

Endorsed by

Issue

Notes: C2: Update

HSE - SAFETY

incorporates additional

Azerbaijan BU Document Reference

functions, responsibilities and

training requirements

Asset Code

Dept Code

Document Type

Sequence No

Revision Code

UNIF

HSE

PRO

152

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1.1

DOCUMENT PURPOSE

1.2

DOCUMENT SCOPE

1.3

NORMATIVE REFERENCES

RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1

SITE MANAGER

2.2

AREA AUTHORITY

2.3

DEFINITIONS

GAS CYLINDER PROCUREMENT

3.1

DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND TESTING

3.2

FILLING OF CYLINDERS

3.3

PERIODIC INSPECTION

RECEIPT OF CYLINDERS ON SITE

4.1

CYLINDER INSPECTION

4.2

CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION

4.3

CYLINDER MARKINGS

CYLINDER STORAGE

5.1

ALL CYLINDERS

5.2

OXYGEN CYLINDERS

5.3

CYLINDERS FOR LIQUEFIED OR DISSOLVED GASES

5.4

DAMAGED CYLINDERS

CYLINDERS EXPOSED TO FIRE

CYLINDER HANDLING

7.1

TRANSPORT

7.2

LIFTING

7.3

MOVEMENT OF CYLINDERS ON SITE

7.3.1

Cylinder Trolleys

7.3.2

Electric Cables

CYLINDER USE

REFERENCES

TABLES

TABLE 1A COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION

TABLE 1B LIQUEFIED AND DISSOLVED GAS CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 DOCUMENT PURPOSE

This procedure specifies the requirements necessary for the safe procurement,

handling, use, storage, and transportation of gas cylinders for compressed gases

and gases liquefied under pressure.

1.2 DOCUMENT SCOPE

The contents of this procedure apply to gas cylinders that contain pressures greater

than 10 psi (0.5 bar) on all BP managed and owned sites in Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Where necessary, this procedure should be used in conjunction with procedure

UNIF-HSE-PRO-208 Welding and Cutting, which provides advice specifically for the

storage and use of compressed gas cylinders for welding and cutting activities.

1.3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

This document has been updated to include selected international standards

referenced by “The European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of

Dangerous Goods By Road” (ADR). Azerbaijan became signatory to ADR in

September 2000.

In addition to the referenced standards stated here, other requirements of ADR may

be useful as additional detailed guidance on e.g. cylinder securing and transport

aspects.

2 RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 SITE MANAGER

Site Managers have overall responsibility for the receipt, safe storage and use of gas

cylinders on their sites and shall ensure that:

 procedures for procurement, receipt, safe use and storage of gas cylinders

are established and observed on site

 gas cylinders are procured and stored in accordance with these guidelines

 receipt, storage and use of gas cylinders are carried out by suitably

competent and qualified personnel.

2.2 AREA AUTHORITY

Area Authorities are responsible for ensuring that the contents of these guidelines

are observed within their areas of authority.

2.3 DEFINITIONS

Equivalent standard: A standard that is demonstrated to give a level of safety at least

as good as the referenced standard in this document which it will replace.

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3 GAS CYLINDER PROCUREMENT

3.1 DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND TESTING

Gas cylinders shall be designed, manufactured and tested according to recognised

standards. Generally accepted standards for refillable cylinders are:

 Seamless steel gas cylinders: ISO 9809,

EN 1964

 Welded cylinders for LPG:

ISO 22991,

EN 1442

 Welded cylinders:

ISO 4706,

EN 13322

or an equivalent standard.

The cylinders shall be subject to initial certification as required by chapter 6.2.1.4 of Annex A

to “The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by

Road (ADR)” or alternatively according to ADR chapter 6.2.5.6.

Cylinders conforming to EC directive 1999/36/EC and bearing the mark of conformity are

also acceptable.

Cylinders shall be colour legibly labelled and stamped in accordance with Section 3.3 and

Tables 1a, 1b.

3.2 FILLING OF CYLINDERS

Gas cylinders shall only be filled by BP approved filling centres. Cylinders must only be filled

with the type of gas for which they are intended. In no case shall cylinders be filled in excess

of the limit permitted by ADR chapter 4.1, Packing instructions P200.

During filling, the filling centre shall carry out inspections in accordance with the

requirements of one of the following standards

 Liquefied gases:

EN 1919

 Compressed gases:

EN 1920

 LPG

EN 1439

or an equivalent standard.

3.3 PERIODIC INSPECTION

The cylinders shall be subject to periodic inspection at regular intervals not exceeding the

intervals required by ADR chapter 4.1, Packing instructions P200. The inspection shall be

carried out in accordance with one of the following standards:

 Seamless steel cylinders

EN 1968

 Welded LPG Cylinders

EN 1440

or an equivalent standard.

The tests shall be carried out by a Testing and Certification body approved by BP.

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4 RECEIPT OF CYLINDERS ON SITE

4.1 CYLINDER INSPECTION

Gas cylinders shipped to any BP site shall be thoroughly inspected by qualified and

competent personnel before being accepted. On arrival at site, cylinders shall be:

 verified as bearing the correct marking (see Section 3.3. and able 1a, 1b),

and with minimum 6 months to the date of next periodic inspection.

 inspected for corrosion, dents, general distortion, scorch marks, defacing,

illicit repairs, modification, or any defect.

Note: Defective cylinders shall be returned to the supplier/manufacturer.

Cylinders with faulty outlet valve connections, e.g., damaged threads, seized valve

spindles, etc., must be returned immediately to stores with a note stating the cylinder

number, the nature of the fault and whether the cylinder is charged.

Note: Under no circumstances may the user of the cylinder attempt any repair.

4.2 CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION

Compressed gas cylinders are painted in accordance with the National Colour

Coding System to properly identify their contents. The required colour codes for

Azerbaijan and Georgia are listed in Tables 1a and 1b. A cross reference to the

European coding system defined by EN 1089-3:2004 is included.

Note (01): If cylinders cannot be identified in accordance with this colour coding

standard, they shall not be accepted or used on site, but shall be

returned to the supplier.

Note (02): This colour coding system does not apply to Diving Gases which are

covered under separate standards and practices applicable to diving and

subsea operations.

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ADR Classification

Marking according to local standard ¹

EN1089-3 ^{2, 3}

Classification

Gas name

Bottle

Label Text

Label

Stripe

Colour on

Number

code

Colour

shoulder

1002

Air

Black

COMPRESSED AIR

White

Bright green

(technical)

1046

Helium

Brown

HELIUM

White

Brown

1049

Hydrogen

Dark

HYDROGEN

Red

green

1072

Medical Oxygen

Blue

MEDICAL OXYGEN

Black

1066

Nitrogen

Black

NITROGEN

Yellow

Brown

Black

1072

Oxygen

Blue

OXYGEN

Black

White

1006

Technical Argon

Black

TECHNICAL ARGON

Dark blue

Dark green

Notes:

1. Reference: Regulation of “Structure (working principles) and Safe Operation of Pressure Vessels” - Moscow 1976

2. Note that according to EN 1089-3, colour coding applies to cylinder shoulders. Manufacturers may select the colour for the main cylinder body.

3. Cylinders coded in accordance with EN 1089-3 2004 requirements will be marked with “N” twice on the cylinder shoulders.

Table 1a Compressed Gas Cylinder Identification

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ADR Classification

Marking according to local standard ¹

EN1089-3 ^{2, 3}

Classification

Gas name

Bottle

Label Text

Label

Stripe

Colour on

Number

code

Colour

shoulder

1001

Acetylene

White

ACETYLENE

Red

Maroon

1005

2TC

Ammonia

Yellow

AMMONIA

Black

Yellow

1011

Butane

Red

BUTANE

White

Red

1013

Carbon dioxide

Black

CARBON DIOXIDE

Yellow

Grey

1017

2TC

Chlorine

Khaki

CHLORINE

Green

Yellow

1965

Hydrocarbon gas

N.A.

mixture, liquefied,

n.o.s.

1053

2TF

Hydrogen Sulfide

White

HYDROGEN SULPHIDE

Red

Yellow

1978

Propane

Red

PROPANE

White

Red

1079

2TC

Sulphur Dioxide

Black

SULPHUR DIOXIDE

White

Yellow

Notes:

1. Reference: Regulation of “Structure (working principles) and Safe Operation of Pressure Vessels” - Moscow 1976

2. Note that according to EN 1089-3, colour coding applies to cylinder shoulders. Manufacturers may select the colour for the main cylinder body.

3. Cylinders coded in accordance with EN 1089-3 2004 requirements shall be marked with “N” twice on the cylinder shoulders.

Table 1b Liquefied and Dissolved Gas Cylinder Identification

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4.3 CYLINDER MARKINGS

All cylinders shall be permanently and legibly labelled or stamped in accordance with

the applied standard (ref Section 3). The marking shall include, at minimum, the

following elements:

 trade symbol of manufacturer

 serial number

 calculated quantity (tare) of empty mass

 manufacturing date (month, year)

 marking of inspection body, date of next inspection/test date, adjacent to

the previous oerformed inspection date (month, year)

 service pressure (psi/bar)

 test pressure (psi/bar)

 capacity (cubic feet/litres).

All markings shall be stamped on the shoulder of cylinders near valves.

Note: Do not remove or change any numbers or marks stamped on cylinders. Any

cylinders that do not comply with this system or show tampered cylinder

markings shall not be accepted or used on site but shall be returned to the

manufacturer/supplier.

5 CYLINDER STORAGE

5.1 ALL CYLINDERS

All cylinders shall be stored in a cool, well ventilated area preferably in the open air

and at least 3 metres (10 feet) from combustible materials.

Cylinders should be chained or otherwise secured, with valves shut and valve caps

in place when cylinders are not in use.

Cylinders should not be stored in enclosed spaces such as workshops,

accommodation or enclosed modules on offshore installations.

All cylinders shall be stored away from:

 the direct rays of the sun or from radiant heat, e.g., flares

 locations where the temperature may exceed 45C (113F)

 locations exposed to adverse weather

Note: Weather protection shall be provided if required

 possible sources of ignition

 flammable materials

 corrosive liquids

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 any direct contact with soft or damp ground, or any other location where

water can accumulate, thereby increasing exposure to the possible effects

of corrosion

 locations where cylinders are vulnerable to impact, e.g. fork lift trucks.

Cylinders containing different gases must be stored separately and in accordance

with established spacing requirements. Oxygen cylinders shall be separated from the

cylinders containing flammable gas by at least 3 metres or by non-combustible

barrier at least 2 metres high.

Empty cylinders shall be marked with “EMPTY” or “MT”, and stored separately from

full cylinders.

Leaking cylinders or cylinders with leaking valves that cannot be shut off must

be removed to a safe area away from any possible source of ignition and drainage,

where they shall be allowed to vent off slowly until empty. Stores shall be advised of

the fault.

Note: Propane and Butane are heavier than air and may therefore accumulate in

dips and hollows.

Note: Regardless of whether or not cylinders have been marked, all cylinders shall

be handled and treated as if they were full.

5.2 OXYGEN CYLINDERS

Warning: Oils and greases are spontaneously combustible in the presence of

oxygen.

Oxygen cylinders and their fittings, including hoses, must not be stored

or used where they can come into contact with oil or grease. This

includes handling the equipment with oily hands, gloves or rags.

Oxygen cylinders must be stored apart from fuel gas cylinders by a minimum

distance of 3 metres (10 feet). Separation by using cylinders of non-flammable gases

is acceptable. This separation must be maintained.

The preferred practice is to store oxygen cylinders vertically, valve end up. However,

it is acceptable to store oxygen cylinders horizontally provided that:

 the stacks shall not exceed a maximum height of three cylinders

 the largest cylinders must be at the bottom

 the row must be securely wedged.

5.3 CYLINDERS FOR LIQUEFIED OR DISSOLVED GASES

Warning: Cylinders must not be stored or used in a horizontal position. All

Acetylene cylinders, full or empty, shall be stored and used in the

vertical, valve end up position.

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5.4 DAMAGED CYLINDERS

Cylinders that may have been damaged in any way shall be returned to the supplier.

Leaking cylinders shall immediately be moved to a freely ventilated area away from

any source of ignition or places where leaking gas will become tapped.

6 CYLINDERS EXPOSED TO FIRE

In the event of gas cylinders being involved in a fire, they must be kept cool with

water spray, e.g., a fog nozzle, and where possible, removed to a safe area. Such

cylinders must be returned to the manufacturer for checking prior to re-use.

In the case of acetylene cylinders that have been so exposed, prolonged cooling is

necessary for several hours after the incident to prevent exothermic decomposition.

7 CYLINDER HANDLING

7.1 TRANSPORT

The transport shall, at minimum, comply with the national regulations applicable for

the relevant mode of transport. The following shall be observed:

 Gas cylinders shall only be transported in properly ventilated cargo areas

 Suitable valve protection caps shall be fitted,

 Ensure cylinders are securely stowed to prevent moving, e.g. by use of

baskets

 Cylinders should be stowed in the upright position unless instructions for

transport specifically say otherwise.

 Do not let gas cylinders project beyond the sides or end of a vehicle.

7.2 LIFTING

If cylinders are lifted by crane, a suitable cradle or similar device should be used. If a

trolley is used as a cradle during lifting, care should be taken to ensure that its base

is strong enough to take the weight of the cylinders.

Cylinders shall not be lifted using:

 the cylinder valves

 chain or wire rope slings (these can allow the cylinder to slip during lifting)

 lifting magnets.

7.3 MOVEMENT OF CYLINDERS ON SITE

Note: Cylinders shall not be dropped, dragged, rolled, used as supports or for any

other purpose than the storage and transport of gas, and must be protected from

damage at all times.

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7.3.1 Cylinder Trolleys

Cylinders should be transferred to, and moved within, the working area on trolleys

specifically designed for that purpose, or in suitable containers providing stable and

secure positioning of the cylinders.

All valves must be closed before a cylinder is moved and, if the correct trolley is not

being used, regulators and hoses should be detached from the cylinders.

7.3.2 Electric Cables

Cylinders and gas hoses shall not be allowed to come into contact with current

carrying wires. Therefore:

 special attention should be paid to the places where electro-welding and

gas burning of metals are carried out simultaneously

 the distance from oxygen or fuel gas cylinders to electro-welding cables

shall be not less that 1 m.

When in use, hoses should be protected from damage, and laid out in such a

manner as to avoid being a tripping hazard.

8 CYLINDER USE

Many of the specific uses of gases will vary from gas to gas but there are several

points that apply to all of them:



Do not use a cylinder that appears to be damaged or defect in any way.



Keep the cylinders away from operations that create sparks, heat, fire and

electrical circuits.



Do not use oil or grease on cylinders or handle them with oily hands or

gloves. Do not let oxygen spray on an oily or greasy surface, or on your

clothes.



Use cylinders in ventilated areas only.



Keep cylinders secured upright in cylinder racks.



Open valves by hand, not with a wrench or other tool. If they cannot be

opened by hand, notify the supplier/manufacturer.



Do not tamper with safety devices.



Check that the regulator is rated for the correct pressure and service, is in

date, stamped, and does not show signs of damage or temporary repair (e.g.

jointing compound or tape).



If a cylinder has a leaky valve or fitting which cannot be stopped by closing

the valve, the cylinder must be taken outdoors away from sources of ignition.

Tag the cylinder as in bad order and promptly notify the supplier. Do not try to

fix a leaking cylinder or valve. Dented cylinders should never be used.



Ensure that all equipment, including hosing/tubing, for use in oxygen service

is designed for this purpose and is completely degreased and dust free

before each use

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 Always open valves slowly. If a valve cannot be opened by hand with the key

or hand wheel provided, the cylinder shall be returned to the

supplier/manufacturer. Do not force the valve open using wrenches or other

hand tools.

 Do not empty gas cylinders completely. If appropriate, cylinders should be

fitted with residual pressure valves (non-return valves) to prevent backflow of

air or other contaminants.

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9 REFERENCES

Standard No

Title

Transportable gas cylinders - Gas cylinder identification (excluding LPG) -

EN 1089-3, edition 2, 2004

Part 3: Colour coding

Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas

EN 1439, edition 1, 1997

(LPG) - Procedure for checking before, during and after filling

Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas

EN 1440, edition 1, 1997

(LPG) - Periodic requalification (Corrigendum AC:1999 incorporated

Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas

EN 1442, edition 1, 1999

(LPG) - Design and construction (Corrigendum AC:1999 incorporated

Transportable gas cylinders - Cylinders for liquefied gases (excluding

EN 1919, edition 1, 2000

acetylene and LPG) - Inspection at time of filling

Transportable gas cylinders - Cylinders for compressed gases (excluding

EN 1920, edition 1, 2000

acetylene) - Inspection at time of filling

Transportable gas cylinders - Specification for the design and construction

of refillable transportable seamless steel gas cylinders of water capacities

EN 1964-1, edition 1, 1999

from 0,5 litre up to and including 150 litres - Part 1: Cylinders made of

seamless steel with an Rm value of less than 1100 Mpa

Transportable gas cylinders - Specification for the design and construction

of refillable transportable seamless steel gas cylinders of water capacities

EN 1964-2, edition 1, 2002

from 0,5 litre up to and including 150 litres - Part 2: Cylinders made of

seamless steel with an Rm value of 1100 MPa and above

Transportable gas cylinders - Specification for the design and construction

of refillable transportable seamless steel gas cylinders of water capacities

EN 1964-3, edition 1, 2000

from 0,5 litre up to and including 150 litres - Part 3: Cylinders made of

seamless stainless steel with an Rm value of less than 1100 MPa

Transportable gas cylinders - Periodic inspection and testing of seamless

EN 1968, edition 1, 2002

steel gas cylinders

Transportable gas cylinders - Refillable welded steel gas cylinders -

EN 13322-1, edition 1, 2003

Design and construction - Part 1: Carbon steel

Transportable gas cylinders - Refillable welded steel gas cylinders -

EN 13322-2, edition 1, 2003

Design and construction - Part 2: Stainless steel

ISO 4706:1989, edition 1, 1989

Refillable welded steel gas cylinders

Gas cylinders -- Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders -- Design,

ISO 9809-1:1999, edition 1,

construction and testing -

1999

Part 1: Quenched and tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength less

than 1 100 MPa

Part 2: Quenched and tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength

ISO 9809-2:2000, edition 1,

greater than or equal to 1 100 MPa

2000

ISO 9809-3:2000, edition 1,

Part 3: Normalized steel cylinders

2000

Gas cylinders -- Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for

ISO 22991:2004, edition 1, 2004

liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) -- Design and construction

Copies of these standards can be found for reference @

www.Technical_Practices.bpweb.bp.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1.1

DOCUMENT PURPOSE

1.2

DOCUMENT SCOPE

1.3

ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES

RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1

SITE MANAGER

2.2

AREA AUTHORITY

2.3

PERFORMING AUTHORITY

2.4

WELDER

2.5

FIRE WATCHER

GAS WELDING AND BURNING EQUIPMENT

3.1

IDENTIFICATION OF CYLINDERS

3.1.1

Cylinder Markings

3.1.2

Cylinder Colour Coding

3.2

CYLINDER STORAGE

3.2.1

All Cylinders

3.2.2

Oxygen Cylinders

3.2.3

Acetylene and Propane Cylinders

3.2.4

Damaged Cylinders

3.2.5

Cylinders Exposed to Fire

3.3

CYLINDER HANDLING

3.3.1

Lifting

3.3.2

Movement of Cylinders on Site

3.3.3

Electric Cables

3.4

CYLINDER FITTINGS

3.4.1

Acetylene Fittings

3.4.2

Regulators

3.4.3

Valves

3.4.4

Valve Keys

3.4.5

Blowpipes

3.4.6

Hoses

3.4.7

Flashback Arrestors

3.4.8

Damaged / Faulty Cylinders and Fittings

ELECTRIC ARC WELDING AND BURNING EQUIPMENT

4.1

WELDING SETS

4.2

CABLES AND CONNECTIONS

4.3

ELECTRODE HOLDERS

4.4

EARTHING AND BONDING

WELDING AND BURNING - HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

5.1.1

Welding Helmets, Welding Shields and Flip-Front Goggles

5.1.2

Wide Vision Welding Goggles

5.1.3

Coveralls

5.1.4

Gauntlets

5.1.5

Additional Protection for Electric Arc Welding

5.2

FUMES AND GAS RISK

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5.3

FIRE AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION

5.3.1

Restrictions on Welding and Cutting

5.3.2

Approved Welding and Cutting Areas

5.3.3

Area Preparation

5.3.4

Removal of Slag

5.3.5

Welding on Tanks and Vessels

5.3.6

Unattended Welding Equipment

5.3.7

Work Using Scaffolding

5.3.8

Fire Watchers

5.4

CONFINED SPACES

5.5

WELDING AND BURNING ON SMALL CONTAINERS

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 DOCUMENT PURPOSE

This document provides the information necessary to ensure that welding, burning

and associated activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, without harm

to personnel or damage to equipment and the environment.

1.2 DOCUMENT SCOPE

This document applies to all welding, burning and associated activities carried out on

sites managed by BP in Azerbaijan and Georgia. The activities covered by this

document include the:

 storage and maintenance of welding and burning equipment

 preparations and precautions to prevent fire and explosion (including the

safe storage and handling of equipment)

 preparations and precautions to be taken during specific welding and

burning activities, e.g., welding in confined spaces, welding on tanks, etc.

1.3 ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES

Depending upon the nature and circumstances of the activity, this procedure should

be used in conjunction with:

 UNIF-HSE-PRO-103 Permit to Work

 UNIF HSE-PRO-108 Confined Space Entry

Note: Welding, burning, grinding or any other operation that generates heat or

sparks, e.g., abrasive cutting, shall be carried out under the control of the

Permit to Work System.

The conditions laid down on the permit to Work will be adhered to at all times.

2 RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 SITE MANAGER

Site Managers have overall responsibility for the safe use of welding and burning

equipment on their sites and shall:

 use only welding and burning contractors who employ suitably competent

and experienced personnel

 advise all welding and burning contractors with regard to flammable

materials and hazardous conditions

 establish approved areas for burning and welding

 establish approval procedures for burning and welding.

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2.2 AREA AUTHORITY

The Area Authority is responsible for the safe execution of burning and welding within

his area of authority and shall:

 inspect the work site before welding or burning is permitted and at least

once per day during the work

 ensure that welding and burning equipment is maintained in satisfactory

operating condition and in good repair

 ensure that welding and burning activities are carried out under the

appropriate supervision.

2.3 PERFORMING AUTHORITY

The Performing Authority is responsible for:

 the safe use of the burning or welding equipment

 determining the nature and quantity of combustible materials and

hazardous areas present at the work site

 obtaining a Permit to Work from the Area Authority

 ensuring that fire protection and extinguishing equipment are properly

located at the site

 ensuring fire watches are available at the site when required

 making a final check of the work site 30 minutes after the completion of

burning or welding operations

 ensuring that combustibles are safe from ignition by:

 moving the work to a location free from dangerous combustibles

or...

 having the combustibles moved to a safe location

or...

 having the combustibles properly shielded against ignition

 ensuring wherever possible that any operation that might expose

combustibles to the risk of ignition is not scheduled during burning or

welding activities.

2.4

WELDER

The Cutter and / or Welder shall:

 have approval by the Performing Authority before starting to cut or weld

 cut or weld only where conditions are safe

 stop working if conditions change from those under which the Permit to

Work was granted

 after finishing work, ensure nothing is burning or smouldering near the

work site.

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2.5 FIRE WATCHER

A fire watch shall be maintained for at least 30 minutes after the completion of

burning or welding operations, in order to detect and extinguish smouldering fires.

Fire Watchers shall:

 have fire extinguishing equipment readily available and be trained in its

use (including practice on test fires)

 be familiar with the facilities and procedures for sounding an alarm in the

event of a fire

 watch for fires in all exposed areas, and shall:

 sound the alarm immediately

and...

 try to extinguish them (only when obviously within the capacity

of the equipment available).

3 GAS WELDING AND BURNING EQUIPMENT

3.1 IDENTIFICATION OF CYLINDERS

3.1.1 Cylinder Markings

All cylinders shall be permanently and legibly labeled or stamped with the following:

 trade symbol of manufacturer

 serial number

 calculated quantity (tare) of empty mass

 manufacturing date (month, year)

 next inspection/test date, adjacent to the previous one (month, year)

 service pressure (psi/bar)

 test pressure (psi/bar)

 capacity (cubic feet/litres).

All markings shall be stamped on the shoulder of cylinders near valves.

Note: Do not remove or change any numbers or marks stamped on cylinders.

3.1.2 Cylinder Colour Coding

Compressed gas cylinders are painted in accordance with the National Color Coding

System to properly identify their contents. The required color codes for Azerbaijan

and Georgia are listed in Table 1.

Note: Where the cylinders cannot be identified in accordance with this colour coding

standard, they shall not be used, and shall be returned to the supplier.

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Gas

Bottle Colour

Label Text

Label Colour

Propane

Red

PROPANE

White

Acetylene

White

ACETYLENE

Red

Butane

Red

BUTANE

White

Air

Black

COMPRESSED AIR

White

Oxygen

Blue

OXYGEN

Black

Carbon dioxide

Black

CARBON DIOXIDE

Yellow

Reference: Regulation of “Structure (working principles) and Safe Operation of Pressure Vessels” - Moscow 1976

Table 1 Compressed Gas Cylinder Identification

3.2 CYLINDER STORAGE

3.2.1 All Cylinders

All cylinders shall be stored in a cool, well ventilated area preferably in the open air.

They should be chained or otherwise secured and valve caps should be kept in

place when cylinders are not in use.

Cylinders should not be stored in enclosed spaces such as workshops,

accommodation or enclosed modules on offshore installations.

All cylinders shall be stored away from:

 the direct rays of the sun or from radiant heat, e.g., flares

 locations where the temperature may exceed 45C (113F)

 locations exposed to adverse weather

Note: Weather protection shall be provided if required

 possible sources of ignition

 flammable materials

 corrosive liquids

 any direct contact with soft or damp ground, or any other location where

water can accumulate, thereby increasing exposure to the possible effects

of corrosion.

Empty cylinders shall be marked with “EMPTY” or “MT”, and stored separately from

full cylinders.

Note: Regardless of whether or not cylinders have been marked, all cylinders shall

be handled and treated as if they were full.

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3.2.2 Oxygen Cylinders

Warning: Oils and greases are spontaneously combustible in the presence of oxygen.

Oxygen cylinders and their fittings, including hoses, must not be stored or

used where they can come into contact with oil or grease. This includes

handling the equipment with oily hands, gloves or rags.

Oxygen cylinders must be stored apart from fuel gas cylinders by a minimum

distance of 3 metres (10 feet). Separation by using cylinders of non-flammable gases

is acceptable. This separation must be maintained.

The preferred practice is to store oxygen cylinders vertically, valve end up. However,

it is acceptable to store oxygen cylinders horizontally provided that:

 the stacks shall not exceed a maximum height of three cylinders

 the largest cylinders must be at the bottom

 the row must be securely wedged.

3.2.3 Acetylene and Propane Cylinders

Warning: Acetylene cylinders must not be stored or used in a horizontal position.

All acetylene cylinders, full or empty, shall be stored and used in the

vertical, valve end up position.

3.2.4 Damaged Cylinders

Cylinders that may have been damaged in any way shall be returned to the supplier.

Leaking cylinders shall immediately be moved to a freely ventilated area away from

any source of ignition or places where leaking gas will become trapped.

3.2.5 Cylinders Exposed to Fire

In the event of gas cylinders being involved in a fire, they must be kept cool with

water spray, e.g., a fog nozzle, and where possible, removed to a safe area. Such

cylinders must be returned to the manufacturer for checking prior to re-use.

In the case of acetylene cylinders that have been so exposed, prolonged cooling is

necessary for several hours after the incident to prevent exothermic decomposition.

3.3 CYLINDER HANDLING

3.3.1 Lifting

If cylinders are lifted by crane, a suitable cradle or similar device should be used. If a

trolley is used as a cradle during lifting, care should be taken to ensure that its base

is strong enough to take the weight of the cylinders.

Cylinders shall not be lifted using:

 the cylinder valves

 chain or wire rope slings (these can allow the cylinder to slip during lifting).

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3.3.2 Movement of Cylinders on Site

Note: Cylinders shall not be dropped, dragged, rolled, or used as supports.

In addition, the cylinder valves must be protected from damage at all times.

Cylinders should be transferred to, and moved within, the working area on trolleys

specifically designed for that purpose, or in suitable containers providing stable and

secure positioning of the cylinders.

All valves must be closed before a cylinder is moved and, if the correct trolley is not

being used, regulators and hoses should be detached from the cylinders.

3.3.3 Electric Cables

Cylinders and gas hoses shall not be allowed to come into contact with current

carrying wires. Therefore:

 special attention should be paid to the places where electro-welding and

gas burning of metals are carried out simultaneously

 the distance from oxygen or fuel gas cylinders to electro-welding cables

shall be not less that 1 m.

3.4 CYLINDER FITTINGS

3.4.1 Acetylene Fittings

Warning: Wherever copper comes into direct contact with acetylene, the explosive

compound Copper Acetylide may be formed.

Only approved alloys of less than 70% copper shall be used for

acetylene fittings.

Where approved fittings are silver soldered, the solder should contain no

more than 40% silver and 20% copper.

3.4.2 Regulators

Only automatic pressure regulators and pressure gauges as recommended by the

gas cylinder supplier shall be fitted to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders. These pressure

regulators provide the following safety features:

 provision of a filtered supply of gas at a constant delivery pressure

 safety diaphragms that burst before the bonnet is blown off

 pressure gauges with safety backs that deflect the venting gas.

Note: The adjustable screw on the regulator must always be released before the

cylinder is opened.

3.4.3 Valves

To avoid leaks and possible dangerous gas build-up, valves and fittings shall be kept

scrupulously clean, and care taken to ensure that no grit or foreign matter is allowed

to remain on them.

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Note: The use of any kind of packing in the valve joints is strictly forbidden. Packing,

particularly lead or copper, can easily be forced into the orifice, causing a

blockage.

3.4.4 Valve Keys

Only standard valve keys shall be used, and cylinder valves shall always be opened

slowly by gently tapping the key.

Keys with long leverage should never be employed to force a valve shut.

3.4.5 Blowpipes

Only high pressure blowpipes may be used with high pressure equipment.

All blowpipes shall be dismantled and cleaned internally at regular intervals. During

use, accumulated slag should be frequently removed from the blowpipe tip during

operation. To avoid severe blockage, care should be taken to avoid dipping the

blowpipe tip into molten metal.

Only the manufacturer’s recommended tip clear should be used for cleaning or

altering the blowpipe tip.

Note: Hard metal reamers shall not be used to clear the blowpipe tip.

3.4.6 Hoses

Unnecessarily long lengths of hose should be avoided. Oxygen and fuel gas hoses

should be the same length.

Only good quality hoses fitted with check valves (to prevent gas flowing back from

the blowpipe) are acceptable for use. Faulty or damaged hoses must not be used.

Hoses are supplied with connections suitable for standard regulators and blowpipes.

If required, hose lengths should be joined by the use of crimped connecting fittings,

not hose clips.

In order to identify and

/ or prevent possible blockage, hoses should be blown

through with air before being connected to regulators and blowpipes.

Warning: Under no circumstances shall oxygen be used for ventilation or to blow

through acetylene hoses. Explosions can occur when acetylene gas is

present in air in any proportion between 2.5% and 80% by volume.

When in use, hoses should be protected from damage, and laid out in such a

manner as to avoid being a tripping hazard.

3.4.7 Flashback Arrestors

Flashback arrestors , which quench flashback flames and cut off the gas flow

automatically, must be incorporated in all oxygen lines and fuel gas lines.

3.4.8 Damaged / Faulty Cylinders and Fittings

Cylinders with faulty outlet valve connections, e.g., damaged threads, seized valve

spindles, etc., must be returned immediately to stores with a note stating the cylinder

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number, the nature of the fault and whether the cylinder is charged.

Note: Under no circumstances may the user of the cylinder attempt any repair

whatsoever.

Cylinders with leaking valves that cannot be shut off must be removed to a safe area

away from any possible source of ignition and drainage, where they shall be allowed

to vent off slowly until empty. Stores shall be advised of the fault.

Note: Propane and Butane are heavier than air and may accumulate in dips and

hollows.

4 ELECTRIC ARC WELDING AND BURNING EQUIPMENT

4.1 WELDING SETS

All welding sets must be maintained in good condition, and be of adequate capacity.

Where stationary transformers or generator sets are used, a suitable switch must be

mounted adjacent to the equipment to provide isolation from the supply main.

Diesel driven welding sets shall not be used except with the formal agreement of the

Site Manager for each occasion of use. If used, the sets must be approved for the

area in which they are sited.

Note: The engine must not be refuelled whilst in operation.

In order to protect the trailing leads and the equipment, portable transformers or

generator sets with trailing leads, must be provided with interlocked fused switch

sockets and plugs.

Under no circumstances shall the welder:

 connect and disconnect the welding device from the electricity supply network

when the connection is anything other than a plug and socket

 repair electro-welding machines (such repairs shall be carried out by a

competent electrician only).

4.2 CABLES AND CONNECTIONS

All cables, connectors and terminators must be maintained in good condition, and be

of adequate capacity. To avoid long lengths of power cables the machine must be

sited as close as possible to the workplace.

All supplies for welding equipment must be made of approved cables and

connections, and must be controlled from a circuit which includes protection sensitive

to earth fault currents.

Welding leads and returns shall comprise flexible, tough rubber covered cables,

using approved cable couplers where necessary. Leads shall be properly terminated

and cable couplers and terminations must be of adequate carrying capacity.

Welding leads must be inspected daily for any damage. In the case of worn or torn

cable sheaths, or flattened or kinked cables, the affected part should be removed.

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Welding return leads must always be used to prevent uncontrolled welding currents

passing back from the work-site to the generator through the structure and/or plant

items. This could give rise to sparks or cause damage to bearings in machines, etc.

Particular attention should be paid to welding returns when welding on pedestal

crane booms, so that currents cannot pass through main slew bearings.

Note: It is prohibited for the welder to commence or continue welding operations

with faulty cables, starting devices or electrode holders.

4.3 ELECTRODE HOLDERS

Electrode holders shall be provided with a handle of tough, insulating non-ignitable

material with a guard disc of similar material between the hand of the operator and

the projecting line portion.

A fully insulated holder or hook should be provided for the live electrode holder when

not in use. Laying live electrode holders on gloves, face screens or handing them up

by the electric cable where it could come in contact with other equipment etc., is

discouraged.

Warning:

Electrode holders under voltage must not be left unattended.

4.4 EARTHING AND BONDING

For all AC welding transformers, the transformer low voltage winding must not be

earthed but the transformer case must be effectively bonded to an earthing system

adjacent to the equipment.

The DC welding output of all AC driven DC welding generators must not be

grounded. The machine frame must be effectively bonded to ground.

For engine driven DC welding generators, no earth connection must be applied to

the generator output terminals.

The work piece must be bonded to earth by means of a heavy section conductor

having suitable clamped or bolted connections.

Under no circumstances shall pipelines or structures be used for grounding

purposes. The ground connection shall be directly into the work piece.

5 WELDING AND BURNING - HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Personnel engaged in, or working in close proximity to, welding, burning, chipping

and grinding operations must use the appropriate protective clothing/equipment, e.g.,

goggles, face shields, welding helmets, welding screens, gloves, leather aprons, etc.

The necessity for protective clothing against sparks and pieces of hot metal,

depends upon the position of the arc in reference to the welder’s body.

For some classes of welding, e.g., where the welder is standing at a bench, the head

screen and gauntlets may well provide sufficient protection.

A thick apron of leather or other suitable material may be needed if the welder is

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sitting at his work position, where molten metal may fall upon his thighs and legs.

If the arc is above the level of his shoulders or overhead, complete protection for the

head, arms and upper part of the body is necessary.

5.1.1 Welding Helmets, Welding Shields and Flip-Front Goggles

The specifications for welding helmets, welding shields and flip-front goggles shall

comply with:

 EN 169 “Specification for filters for PPE used in welding”

 EN 175 “PPE for eye and face during welding”

 EN 166 “Eye protection”.

5.1.2 Wide Vision Welding Goggles

The lenses of wide-vision welding goggles shall conform to BS 679 and their frames

to BS 1542.

5.1.3 Coveralls

Flame retardant welders coveralls shall be approved to:

 BSEN 470

 BSEN 531.

5.1.4 Gauntlets

Note: For gauntlets used for electric arc welding, see Additional Protection for

Electric Arc Welding below.

Gauntlets used for welding, brazing and burning shall conform to:

 BSEN 407

 BSEN 388 (Mechanical Risk)

 BSEN 420 (General Requirements).

5.1.5 Additional Protection for Electric Arc Welding

Gloves or gauntlets made of non-ignitable material are required for shielding the

hands and arms from sparks and heat radiation of the welding arc. Leather gloves

and gauntlets give no protection against electrical hazards. In particular, for electric

arc welding, oiled or greased clothes and gloves shall not be worn.

As well as normal protective clothing, while performing electric arc-welding in

hazardous conditions (welding of wet structures) electric welders shall use:

 dielectric gloves (BSEN 388)

 overshoes (BSEN 345)

 rubber mats.

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5.2 FUMES AND GAS RISK

Welding, burning, and brazing operations, etc., can produce toxic fumes and gases,

the composition of which depends on welding temperature, arc intensity, electrode

material and the gas mixture being used. Therefore, it must be ensured that:

 any organic coatings are removed prior to any welding and burning

 gases/fumes are removed either by natural ventilation or forced

mechanical ventilation

 a suitable respiratory system should be available as a back up if the

ventilation system is inadequate.

Warning: Respiratory protection must be worn where the welding or burning of

cadmium alloys or a cadmium-coated material takes place.

5.3 FIRE AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION

Note: Welders and helpers must always be alert to the danger of fire and explosion.

5.3.1

Restrictions on Welding and Cutting

Cutting or welding is only permitted in areas that are fire safe.

Note: Cutting or welding is not permitted:

 in areas not authorised by the Area Authority

 in buildings where sprinkler systems have been inhibited

 in the presence of explosive atmospheres, e.g., mixtures of flammable

gases, vapours, liquids, or dusts with air

 on pipelines where mechanical seal plugs are to be used, or where “hot

tapping” procedures are to be employed on live lines, without written

authorisation from the Site Manager.

Welding or burning shall not take place in restricted areas without a Hot Work (Naked

Flame) Permit. In addition, the conditions laid down on that permit must be strictly

observed.

5.3.2 Approved Welding and Cutting Areas

Within the confines of an operating plant or building, the burning and welding work

area shall be either:

 a specific area designed or approved for such work, i.e., a maintenance

shop

or...

 a detached outside location of non-combustible or fire-resistive

construction, essentially free of combustible and flammable contents, and

suitably segregated from adjacent areas.

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Where work cannot be moved practically, as in most construction work, the area

shall be made fire safe by removing combustibles or protecting combustibles from

ignition sources.

5.3.3 Area Preparation

Fully charged and operable fire extinguishers, appropriate for the type of possible

fire, shall be available at the work area. Where hose lines are available, they shall be

connected and ready for service.

Work must be screened to prevent sparks from flying outside the immediate welding

area and all combustible material must be removed or covered with fire resistant

material. Combustible materials such as paper clippings, wood shaving, or textile

fibres on the floor shall be swept clean.

If welding is to be carried out on a metal wall, partition, ceiling, or roof, precautions

shall be taken to prevent ignition of combustibles on the other side due to conduction

or radiation. The preferred precaution is to relocate combustibles. However, where it

is not possible for the combustibles to be relocated, a fire watch on the opposite side

from the work shall be provided.

Any drains in the area must be plugged, gullies cleaned and if possible water filled

and finally covered with fire blanket.

Openings or cracks in walls, floors, or ducts within 11m of the site shall be tightly

covered to prevent the passage of sparks to adjacent areas.

Conveyor systems that might carry sparks to distant combustibles shall be protected.

Combustible floors shall be kept wet, covered with damp sand, or protected by fire-

resistant shields.

Warning: Do not wet down floors where electric arc welding or burning equipment is

to be used.

5.3.4 Removal of Slag

Slag shall not be cleaned from newly welded joints until it has had time to cool.

Safety goggles must be used for slag removal.

5.3.5 Welding on Tanks and Vessels

Note: Before welding on tanks and vessels may take place, inspection by the Area

Authority will be necessary to decide on the precautions to be taken.

All tanks, vessels and equipment on which welding, cutting, burning, brazing and

soldering work is carried out, must be either free from flammable gases and vapours

and cleaned of all traces of liquid, wax or solid hydrocarbons, or provision made for

excluding oxygen, e.g., filled with nitrogen, high expansion foam or similar product.

The space between double plates or wear plates, where flammable material may be

found, must be considered. Work on a main deck forming the roof of an in-deck tank

must be given special consideration.

Before cutting the bottom plates of any tank, test holes must be drilled and a gas test

taken, to ensure that conditions are safe under the tank floor.

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5.3.6 Unattended Welding Equipment

Blowpipes and hoses, if not in use, must not be left in vessels or enclosed spaces. If

blowpipes and hoses cannot be removed from the space, the connections must be

disconnected at the cylinders.

Note: Closing the cylinder valves is not classified as a disconnection.

Whenever equipment is to be left unattended, gas cylinder valves shall be shut,

hoses de-pressurised and disconnected.

Electrical power supply for welding machines shall be switched off and disconnected.

Any diesel driven welding sets shall be shut down.

5.3.7 Work Using Scaffolding

Gas cutting or welding operations involving the use of scaffolding is allowed only after

taking measures to prevent the scaffold boards from ignition and molten metal falling

on people below.

Maximum height of gas cutting point

above lower located tier (metres)

Radius of sparks scattering (metres)

5.3.8 Fire Watchers

An active fire watch shall comprise at least one nominated person, whose sole duty

consists of fire watching. This person shall be provided with suitable portable fire

extinguishing equipment. In addition fire blankets and a pressurised fire hose may be

provided depending on location/site conditions.

The fire watch shall ensure that the areas are left in a safe condition by inspecting the

work area and any adjacent areas that may be affected 30 minutes after welding or

burning work ceases.

Trained and competent personnel to act as fire watch shall be required by the Area

Authority whenever burning or welding is performed in locations where:

 fire and gas detection systems have been inhibited to permit burning or

welding to take place

 appreciable combustible material in building construction or contents is

closer than 11 metres to the point of operation

 appreciable combustible materials are more than 11 metres away but are

easily ignited by sparks

 wall or floor openings are within an 11 metre radius and give access to

combustible material in adjacent areas, including concealed spaces in

walls or floors

 combustible materials are adjacent to the opposite side of metal partitions,

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walls, ceiling, or roofs and are likely to be ignited by conduction or

radiation.

5.4 CONFINED SPACES

All personnel involved in welding and burning operations in confined spaces must

comply with the requirements of this procedure and the requirements defined in:

 UNIF-HSE-PRO-103 Permit to Work

 UNIF-HSE-PRO-108 Confined Space Entry.

In particular, when welding or burning in a confined space:

 forced ventilation shall be maintained in the space at all times

 organic coatings shall be removed prior to any welding and burning

 gas cylinders shall not be taken into the space at any time; they shall be

sited outside the space with the hoses laid through suitable transits and

protected from damage

 welding transformers shall not be placed inside the space; they shall be

sited outside the space with the cables laid through suitable transits and

protected from damage

 where work in confined spaces takes place over several days, welding

hoses and equipment shall be removed from the space overnight in case

of gas build-up due to leakage

 lighting inside the confined space during welding operations shall be

provided by mobile light fixtures with a voltage of no more than 25V. Lights

shall be fitted with wire protection cages

5.5 WELDING AND BURNING ON SMALL CONTAINERS

Before any hot work is carried out on any container that may have been used to

store petroleum products or other flammable or combustible materials the following

guidelines must be followed, and the Safety Adviser must certify the container free of

gas and chemicals.

1. Drain the container of all contents.

2. Steam out the container thoroughly or submerge the container in boiling

water for at least one hour.

Note: Compressed air purging or washing out with hot / cold water may

not sufficiently clean the vessel of flammable materials and

therefore shall not be used as methods of preparation for repair

purposes.

3. Blow through the container with compressed air until the container is dry.

During repairs, air (not oxygen) must be blown through the vessel to prevent the

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Deviations

1.3 Scope 3

1.4 Document Review

1.5 SSOW Specific Cross references

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Responsible Person (RP)

2.2 Performing Authority (PA)

2.3 Site Managers (SM) / Site Controllers (SC) / Offshore Installation Managers

(OIM)

OVER-RIDE / INHIBIT DEFINITION

PROCEDURE

CATEGORISATION OF OVER-RIDES / INHIBITS

5.1 Category A

5.2 Category B

5.3 Category C

APPLICATION OF OVER-RIDES / INHIBITS

REMOVAL OF OVER-RIDES / INHIBITS

AUDIT OF OVER-RIDES / INHIBITS

APPLICATION OF OVER-RIDES / INHIBITS

REGISTERS

APPENDIX A: ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX B: APPLICABLE TO

APPENDIX C: OVER-RIDES AND INHIBITS REGISTER

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Introduction

1.1

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to describe the roles and responsibilities for all

personnel involved in the Risk Assessment, Application, and Sanction of trip over-

rides/inhibits during operation and maintenance activities. To ensure the audit trail for

the application, sanction, approval, removal of trip over-rides or inhibits. To ensure that

the application of plant overrides is managed and assessed to reduce risks to a level

that is as low as reasonably practicable.

There are numerous examples of accidents and incidents in oil, gas and condensate

processing and transportation activities due to the uncontrolled use of trip over-

rides/inhibits on running plant. It is equally true that in some instances, it is necessary

to use over-rides/inhibits as a temporary means of maintaining operation and

conducting essential maintenance intervention activity. This is acceptable only with the

appropriate controls in place to reduce any risks generated to

1.2

Deviations

The procedures are written in sufficient detail that they should be able to be applied

consistently at all sites. There may still be the requirement for some local rules covering

site-specific logistical/administrative arrangements and local variations in

responsibilities to reflect differences in organisational arrangements. These local rules

should not deviate from the core processes within this document. Any form of deviation

from this procedure, including but not limited to local rules, shall be requested and

authorised in accordance with the SSOW Deviations from Regulations and Procedures

procedure (Doc. No. UNIF-HSE-PRO-101)

1.3

Scope

This applies to ESD, Fire and Gas, Software and all hard-wired over-rides/inhibits, on

all Caspian Projects and existing facilities.

1.4

Document Review

This document will be reviewed on an annual basis when users from the sites will have

an opportunity to propose changes to the existing processes and procedures. The

document Technical Authority will be responsible for coordinating this review.

1.5

SSOW Specific Cross references

This Control Of Over-rides Procedure shall, where appropriate, be used in conjunction

with this suite of BP AzBU SSOW Procedures referenced below.

Document Number

Title of Procedure

UNIF - HSE- PRO - 101

Deviations from Regulations and Procedures

UNIF - HSE- PRO - 103

PTW Procedure

UNIF - HSE- PRO - 105

Task Risk Assessment

UNIF - HSE- PRO - 106

Energy Isolations-Electrical

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Roles and Responsibilities

The key roles and responsibilities within the control of over-rides and inhibits are

described below.

2.1

Responsible Person (RP)

This shall be the person designated by OIM/Site Controller as accountable for the

management of overrides..

2.2

Performing Authority (PA)

This will be any person who is defined as a Competent Person by systems in use on

his particular work site for application of the override

2.3

Site Managers (SM) / Site Controllers (SC) / Offshore Installation Managers

(OIM)

Offshore Installation Managers/ Site Managers and Site Controllers are responsible for:

 Overall operation of the Control of inhibits on their site and ensuring that the

procedures described in this document are consistently followed.

 Ensuring that the Control of inhibits process is subject to regular monitoring and

auditing, acting upon the results of these audits to maintain the integrity of the

system and proposing any recommendations for system improvement.

 Authorising the Responsible Person (RP) and Performing Authority as competent

to carry out their duties, as described in this document, and ensuring that a

controlled log of all authorised personnel is maintained.

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Over-Ride / Inhibit Definition

Over-rides and Inhibits are all hard wire links, software over-rides/inhibits, software

force, DCS override and all forms of disabling protective devices.

Procedure

The application of any overrides, inhibits, links etc may be applied after due

consideration and consultation to assess the risks. This may take the form of a permit,

a formal level 2 risk assessment or an ORA (Operational Risk Assessment) but the RP

must ensure that there are valid reasons to effect any disablement. The results and

outcome of any assessment must be documented and retained for future reference.

The RP must also record and document any subsequent amendments to the

assessment that were not originally considered.

No override or inhibits will be put into place without an appropriate level of risk

assessment, to ensure that appropriate control remains and that safety is not

compromised. The assessment must take account of the possible cumulative effect of

existing overrides or inhibits.

The assessment should detail any particular control or mitigation measures that need

to be in place, in addition reference should be made to the future resolution of the

problem that has caused the over-ride to be applied,

(ie P10 submitted, MOC

(Management of Change Procedure), etc). It must also consider the duration that the

disablement shall be in place for. This RA must be conducted by suitably qualified and

experienced operations and maintenance staff, HSE and or specialist input shall be

sought where relevant.

After seven days the override, inhibit is deemed to be long term and will be subject to

the audit process. After 28 days the RP must be able to demonstrate that a process to

remove the disablement is underway.

All personnel involved in the use of the PTW shall be both trained and proven to be

competent to the appropriate level.

Categorisation Of Over-rides / Inhibits

There are three primary categories of over-ride

5.1

Category A

(To prevent production loss/process upset)

These are classified as over-rides inhibits which are applied:

To maintain production / drilling / pumping / transportation activities.

To ensure that online maintenance operations do not trip any running plant/equipment.

To allow the plant start up from a shutdown condition.

To carry out any commissioning function checks that may be required.

To apply a Category A over-ride the following steps must be adhered to:

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The PA must seek authorisation from the RP. The RP may only give permission after

he has conducted the appropriate level of Risk Assessment.

Note:

Drilling areas which are not the responsibility of the Senior Tool pusher for the

purposes of override tracking, will be captured by the RP, and all overrides will be

recorded in the Inhibit register similar to all other over-rides/inhibits. Drilling areas,

which are the responsibility of the Senior Toolpusher, must have a robust system in

place for the control of overrides. Regular communication between the RP and Senior

Toolpusher must take place to ensure all possible conflicts are addressed

5.2

Category B

(Safety systems where no mitigation is available)

These are classified as over-rides / inhibits which are applied:

To safety critical items and covers, but is not limited to: riser valves; sub-sea valves;

down hole safety valves; ESDV’s and ESD systems.

To apply a Category B over-ride the following steps must be adhered to:

Any overrides to this system will require a risk assessment approved by the OIM/Site

Controller.

In the case of routine maintenance activities the risk assessment will be by a specific

work permit or work control certificate for that activity. This ensures any override is

applied and removed in accordance with that specific work activity.

In all other cases a specific level

2 risk assessment approved by the OIM/Site

Controller is to be recorded on each occasion the override is put in place and logged.

Note:

Drilling areas which are not the responsibility of the Senior Tool pusher for the

purposes of override tracking, will be captured by the RP, and all overrides will be

recorded in the Inhibit register similar to all other over-rides/inhibits. Drilling areas,

which are the responsibility of the Senior Toolpusher, must have a robust system in

place for the control of overrides. Regular communication between the RP and Senior

Toolpusher must take place to ensure all possible conflicts are addressed.

5.3

Category C

(Safety systems where mitigations are possible)

These are classified as over-rides / inhibits which are applied:

To the Fire and Gas System.

To apply a Category C over-ride the following steps must be adhered to:

The PA must seek authorisation from the RP. The RP may only give permission after

he has conducted the appropriate level of Risk Assessment.

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However, in instances where excessive loss of coverage may occur, particular

consideration must be given to additional mitigation measures to provide alternative

means of detection.

If any areas are to be inhibited for particular tests, sampling or work routines then an

assessment for that task must be carried out. This may take the form of a procedure, a

permit or a formal risk assessment and the overrides must be recorded on the Over-

ride/Inhibit Register.

Note:

Drilling areas which are not the responsibility of the Senior Tool pusher for the

purposes of override tracking, will be captured by the RP, and all overrides will be

recorded in the Inhibit register similar to all other over-rides/inhibits. Drilling areas,

which are the responsibility of the Senior Toolpusher, must have a robust system in

place for the control of overrides. Regular communication between the RP and Senior

Toolpusher must take place to ensure all possible conflicts are addressed.

Application Of Over-Rides / Inhibits

Application of over-rides/inhibits will be the responsibility of the PA. He will also be

responsible for updating of the comments section of the Over-ride/Inhibit Register, and

shall make reference to the specific Risk Assessment that applies. This will be

generated from Report IT and will form part of shift handover report. The RP shall

review the register at the end of every shift.

Removal Of Over-Rides / Inhibits

Over-rides/inhibits should be removed from the systems as quickly as possible, when

the reason for its application has been resolved

Audit Of Over-Rides / Inhibits

A process shall be conducted on a weekly basis to perform an audit of the over-ride

for the over-rides/inhibits being in place. A suitably qualified and competent person,

designated by the OIM/Site Controller, shall conduct this audit.

The RP’s responsibility is to ensure that there is a process in place to ensure that all

long term requirements for over-rides/inhibits are engineered out as rapidly and

effectively as possible.

Application Of Over-Rides / Inhibits

Temporary hardwired over-rides/inhibits will be controlled by the normal Work Control

Certificate or permit and risk assessment procedure, sanctioned by the RP and

recorded on an Isolation Certificate. An ICC label must be displayed on the outside of a

cabinet along with any labels attached to the cable.

Audit of these is carried out with the same frequency as above.

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Registers

A register of over-rides and Inhibits must be held at each site location. The Register is

mandatory and shall be used at all times.

The Register will contain the following details for each Over-ride or Inhibit applied.

Tag Number

Functional System, i.e. ESD, F&G, Vendor trip etc

Reason For Override

Date Applied

Time Applied

Applied By

Risk Assessment Ref

Isolation Confirmation Certificate no If applicable

Permit NO

Date Removed

Time Removed

Removed By

Action Required, for any reference to Maximo Job or MOC etc where remedial

action is being worked towards removal of long term overrides.

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Appendix B - Applicable to

This document applies to the following job functions:

OIM / Site Manager / Site Controller

Operations Engineer

Control Room Technicians

Area Authority

Maintenance Supervisors

Instrument Technicians

Electrical Technicians

Performing Authority

Responsible Person

Business Unit Leader

Document Controller

Technical Authority

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Document Purpose

1.2 Document Scope

RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Site Manager / OIM

2.2 Performing Authority

2.3 Line Supervisor

2.4 Safety Manager

2.5 All Employees

2.6 Contractors

WHOLE BODY PROTECTION

3.1 General Duties - Fire Protective Clothing

3.2 Foul Weather Duties - Jacket and Over-trousers

3.3 Chemical Handling

HAND PROTECTION

4.1 Chemical Handling

4.2 Electrical Work

4.3 Welding and Cutting

HEAD PROTECTION

FOOT PROTECTION

EYE AND FACE PROTECTION

7.1 Glasses

7.2 Goggles

7.3 Face Shields

7.4 Combinations

7.5 Contact Lenses

HEARING PROTECTION

8.1 Ear Plugs

8.2 Ear Muffs

FALL-ARREST EQUIPMENT / SAFETY HARNESSES

10 LIFEJACKETS AND BUOYANT WORKVESTS

10.1 Lifejackets

10.2 Buoyant Work vests

11 RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT

11.1 Respiratory Equipment Type and Selection

11.2 Filter Respirators

11.3 Breathing Apparatus

12 SPECIAL PPE

12.1 Fire-fighters’ PPE

12.2 Horse Patrol PPE

13 STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

14 VISITOR REQUIREMENTS

15 REFERENCES

15.1 Industrial Standards

15.2 Access to Industrial Standards

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Introduction

Document Purpose

It is BP company policy that all employees and contractors working on BP owned or

managed sites and installations shall be properly protected and clothed at all times.

This document sets out the responsibilities and requirements for the issue and use of

personal protective equipment, including the standards and specifications that personal

protective equipment must meet.

Document Scope

This Safe System of Work applies to all BP managed or owned sites and installations in

Azerbaijan and Georgia. Its contents cover the issue and use personal protective

equipment intended for:

 whole body protection

 hand protection

 head protection

 foot protection

 eye and face protection

 hearing protection

 respiratory protection

Responsibilities

Site Manager / OIM

The Site Manger is responsible for ensuring:

 site / installation compliance with this safe System of Work

 that the personal protective equipment required for the safe undertaking of all

work on the site / installation is available and in serviceable condition

 that visitors to the site / installation are wearing at least the minimum Personal

Protective Equipment required (Section 12)

Performing Authority

The Performing Authority is responsible for:

 ensuring all employees are properly equipped and wearing prescribed items of

Personal Protective Equipment during the course of their work

 reviewing the activities for each task to determine the need for Personal

Protective Equipment

 ensuring that intended items of Personal Protective Equipment are assessed for

suitability by:

 identifying the risk with respect to a job or particular circumstances.

 establishing the characteristics and standards of the proposed Personal

Protective Equipment.

 establishing the suitability of the equipment for the risk involved and for

the personal characteristics of the user.

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Line Supervisor

The Line Supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring personnel reporting to him are

trained to use Personal Protective Equipment require for the jobs.

Safety Manager

The Safety Manager is responsible for:

 setting standards for each type of Personal Protective Equipment

 designating the required standards of equipment which can be used for each

task

 ensuring company training programmes include the use of approved Personal

Protective Equipment.

All Employees

All BP employees will comply with this safe System of Work and will wear their

Personal Protective Equipment whenever it is required by the task.

Employees shall ensure that all Personal Protective Equipment in their care is:

 kept in a good condition (any defects shall be reported to the line supervisor)

 cleaned as required.

Contractors

Contractors are responsible for the provision of all safety equipment

(and any

procedures required to maintain and effect their use in accordance with this Safe

System of Work).

Contractor employees, when working on BP sites and installations, will comply with

this safe System of Work or equivalent (as set out in the contractors HSE plan, and

endorsed by BP).

Whole Body Protection

General Duties - Fire Protective Clothing

Fire protective clothing shall be worn whenever the risk of exposure to flash fire

warrants such. For Operators and Maintenance Technicians working in a hydrocarbon-

processing environment, Inherently Fire Resistant Clothing (IFRC) is specified. For

others such as Pipeline and Terminal Operations (except for some specific activities)

working in environments where the risk of flash fire is considerably lower, then Fire

Retardant Clothing (FRC) may be acceptable. An alternative to FRC for the low flash

fire risk applications is 100% cotton.

Inherently Fire Resistant Clothing (IFR)

This term describes fibres or garment materials able to resist combustion without the

aid of chemical additives or treatments. The fire/flame resistance is permanent.

Inherent means that the fire resisting properties are an intrinsic property of the fire

resistant fibres. This type of clothing will not burn, ignite or melt.

The recommended type of coveralls recommended for AzBU is Nomex Delta C one

piece coverall of 93% Nomex, 5% Kevlar and 2% P-140 antistatic treatment. Its weight

can vary from 160grams for the hottest environments through to 265grams for the

coldest ones.

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Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC)

This term describes fibres or garment materials subjected to treatment with chemical

additives to aid combustion resistance. Such treated materials have no inherent fire

resistant properties and rely on the additives treatment for fire resistance. The

fire/flame resistance may deteriorate over time during cleaning, washing and normal

wear and tear and the material may need to be re-treated for continued use. It should

be noted that in a flash fire situation most garment’s chemical treatment will be

depleted, and the protection levels will probably not be sustained. This fabric is not

recommended for Offshore or other similar applications with significant risk of flash fire.

100% Untreated Cotton

Lightweight, short sleeve cotton coveralls may be used for tasks where high ambient

temperature presents a problem and when there is minimal risk of flash fire or chemical

exposure, such as inside accommodations, switch rooms, stores, Pipeline Operations,

Terminal Operations (except for specific activities) and similar locations.

All Fire Protection Full Body Clothing should comply with BS EN 531, 1995.

Foul Weather Duties - Jacket and Over-trousers

These garments give protection against wind, rain, cold and some protection against

splashing from liquids. In addition, the clothing will offer a degree of protection if the

wearer is inadvertently exposed to a fire situation.

The garments shall also meet the requirements of the General Duty clothing

appropriate to the degree of risk defined.

Personnel employed in the production of hydrocarbons (including personnel involved in

drilling operations, should be issued with jacket and over-trousers that satisfy BS EN

533, 1997.

Chemical Handling

Personnel handling chemicals need body protection against splashes and droplets.

They shall wear protective clothing (suits or aprons) manufactured from materials

conforming to BS 7184, 2001.

Hand Protection

Hand Protection shall conform to BS EN 420, 1994.General-purpose gloves should

only be used to provide warmth and to protect against minimal risk to health and safety

(for example, to resist cuts and abrasions, repel some liquids and offer a good grip).

Gloves prevent many injuries when handling rough material or substances that can

irritate the skin and should be worn whenever practicable.

Leather gloves that conform to BS EN 388, 1994 should be worn when handling pipes

and sheet metal work.

Approved safety gloves must be worn for specific types of exposure, especially:

 chemical handling

 electrical work

 welding and cutting.

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Chemical Handling

Care should be taken when handling chemicals, which must not come into contact with

the skin. PVC gauntlets for handling acid/ alkalis should be worn (BS EN 374, 1994).

Electrical Work

Electrician’s gloves shall be worn during electrical work (BS EN 50237, 2000).

Gloves shall be rated for the voltage of the equipment to be worked on (see UNIF-HSE-

PRO-106, Energy Isolation - Electrical).

Welding and Cutting

Heat resistant gloves shall be worn during welding and they shall conform to BS EN

407, 1994.

Head Protection

Safety Helmet Use

Approved safety helmets (hard-hats), with chinstrap for use in high winds, shall be worn

at all times in designated areas. Personnel shall wear safety helmets whenever they

are:

 in process facilities

 performing construction

 in any areas where an overhead hazard is or could be present

 outside designated areas when working on demolition and excavations, or

where overhead work is undertaken.

The General Duties Helmet should conform to BS EN 397, 1995.

Note: Employees must inspect the helmet before each use following the inspection

procedure for damage to the shell and integrity to the harness.

Warning: Gloves, cigarettes, earplugs, or any other items should not be stored

between the suspension and shell; the space is needed when the shell-

suspension absorbs the energy of an impact.

Safety Helmet Care and Handling

It is permissible to use only manufacturer-approved accessories with the helmet.

No additions, alterations shall be made to any safety helmet. This includes painting, or

the application of stickers, which can severely reduce the strength of the helmet.

Solvent or hydrocarbon type cleaners (for example, thinner, gasoline, kerosene) shall

not be used on the helmet. These can seriously weaken the helmet materials in a way

that may not be visible to the user. The helmet should be cleaned with a mild soap and

warm water to help avoid skin irritation from contamination.

Replacement

The head protection should normally be replaced at intervals recommended by

manufacturer or when subjected to severe impact.

Alternative Headwear

The use of aluminium or metal helmets is not permitted.

It is permissible to wear bump hats / caps for work in confined spaces where it is not

practical to wear a helmet.

Standard Colour Coding for Safety Helmets

BP sites should use the following colour coding system:

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 Yellow helmets - for all site personnel

 Green helmets - for visitors/new personnel

Foot protection

Approved safety footwear shall be worn at all times in designated areas or work sites.

Work boots with steel toes must be worn for all work conducted in working areas of:

 offshore platforms

 drilling rigs

 terminals

 construction sites

 any other areas where there is danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling

objects, or objects piercing the sole.

Note: Boots with external steel toecaps shall not be used.

General duties boots should confirm with BS EN 345, 1993. Conventional rig boots

shall be the standard issue for general duties and helideck use. Local site management

may authorize other industrial footwear.

Chemical resistant boots shall also comply with ISO 6110, 1992 and ISO 6111, 1982.

The soles of all boots should be such that slipping on wet or oily surfaces is reduced.

Boots should be inspected on a regular basis to ensure they are in good condition.

Replacement

Boots shall be replaced when damage exposes the toecap, or before the sole is worn

smooth.

Eye and Face Protection

Eye protection shall be worn on all onshore/offshore operational sites outside

accommodation or office spaces and should confirm to BS EN 166,2002, BS EN 167,

2002 and BS EN 168, 2002.

Glasses

Spectacle-type safety glasses with side shields meeting recognised standards for

industrial eyewear shall be worn as minimum protection.

If prescription safety glasses are required these shall be provided to BP employees by

BP. Contractors must make their own arrangements for the supply of prescription

safety glasses for their employees.

Goggles

Chemical splash goggles conforming to BS EN 166, BS EN 167 and BS EN 168, shall

be used to provide full protection to the eyes and surrounding skin area against

chemical splashes. They shall be worn:

 during chipping, striking or like operations

 while scraping paint, rust, scale or during similar operations

 when handling dry cement or powdered substances not chemically hazardous

 when painting with spry can or gun

 when blowing down parts and equipment with compressed air

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 when handling hazardous chemicals.

In addition, they shall be worn over corrective lenses:

 if those lenses do not meet recognised safety standards for industrial eye-wear

 during any of the operations listed above.

Note: A person near other persons who are doing work requiring the use of safety

goggles shall also wear safety goggles or other eye and face protection

specified above.

Face Shields

Face shields shall be used to protect the face from sparks and flying debris during:

 light grinding

 light machining

 buffing and sanding.

Face shields may also be used when handling hazardous chemicals but should not

serve as a substitute for adequate eye protection (goggles). All face shields should

comply with the BS EN 175, 1997.

Combinations

Face shields shall be worn in addition to proper chemical splash goggles during:

 severe or heavy exposure to hazardous chemicals, heat and molten metal

operations

 heavy grinding, chipping or striking.

Contact Lenses

Personnel wearing contact lenses require the same level of eye protection as those

without contact lenses. However, the following potential hazards associated with

contact lenses should be noted:

 In the event of a foreign body or chemical splash into the eye it may be difficult

to remove the lens in order to effect satisfactory irrigation. Therefore medical

assistance should be obtained

 Inflammation of the cornea caused by welding arc-eye may result in the contact

lens sticking to the cornea. Contact lenses should be removed at the first sign of

eye irritation, but if already stuck to the cornea, medical assistance should be

obtained.

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Hearing Protection

In order to prevent damage to hearing by exposure to excessive or prolonged noise,

noise levels have to be reduced to as low as reasonably practicable. Where this is not

practicable suitable hearing protection must be provided. The hearing protection must

be worn when the following First Action Level is exceed:



85 dB(A) for 8-hours shift, or



83 dB(A) for 12-hours shift.

Double hearing protection is required if employee exceeds Second Action Level 100

dB(A) regardless of duration.

For more detailed information on noise action levels and the management of noise

refer to Safe System of Work UNIF-HSE-PRO-203 Noise Risk Management.

Essentially there are two basic types of hearing protector: ear plugs and earmuffs.

Ear Plugs

Only disposable earplugs that comply with BS EN 352, Parts 1 & 2, 1993, shall be used

on BP sites and installations. Disposable earplugs are designed to be thrown away

after use in order to prevent hygiene concerns.

Disposable earplugs are compressed by rolling between the fingers and are then fitted

into each ear by pulling the outer ear upwards to straighten the ear canal. The plugs

subsequently expand to, and are held in place by, the shape of ear canal.

Note: Earplugs are not likely to be suitable for persons suffering from any form of

outer ear disease. If an individual has a history of disease or irritation of the

ear canal, medical advice should be obtained on alternative forms of hearing

protection.

Ear Muffs

Earmuffs consist of rigid cups that fit over the outer ear and are held in place by a neck

spring or headband. Muffs are available that can attached to a safety helmets and can

be swung out of the way when not required.

All earmuffs shall, as a minimum requirement, conform to ISO 4869-1,1990 and CE pr

EN 325-1, 325-3.

The foam and cover around earmuffs should be checked visually each time before use

and replaced on a yearly basis.

Fall-Arrest Equipment / safety Harnesses

When an individual is exposed to a fall of 2 metres or more, that individual is required

to use fall arrest equipment designed to reduce personal injury in the event of a fall. All

personnel working must use safety harnesses, lanyards and lifelines when:

 at heights in excess of 2 metres

 over the side

 close to open hatches or inside a confined space.

Body harnesses shall comply with BS EN 361,1993.

Inertial Reels and fall arrest blocks shall comply with BS EN 360,1993.

For further details regarding the use of harnesses and fall arrestor equipment, refer to

the following Safe Systems of Work:

 UNIF-HSE-PRO-108 Confined Space Entry

 UNIF-HSE-PRO-125 Scaffolding

 UNIF-HSE-PRO-113 Working at Heights

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Lifejackets and Buoyant Workvests

Lifejackets

Whenever there is a risk of falling into water personnel shall wear lifejackets that

comply with the requirements of BS EN 396, 1994 and BS EN 399, 1994.

Note: Aircraft and boat captains have complete authority on the need to

wear lifejackets, and their instructions must be obeyed.

Buoyant Work vests

When the wearing of a lifejacket is impractical a buoyant work vest shall be worn.

Work vests are specifically designed to provide extra flotation for safety and still allow

complete mobility to workmen on or near the water. Work vest shall conform to BS EN

393, 1994 .

Respiratory Equipment

Respiratory Equipment Type and Selection

Equipment Type

There are two categories of respiratory protective equipment:

 Filter type respirators, which provide air through a filter (Respirators)

Warning: Filter type respirators are unsuitable for atmospheres which are

deficient in oxygen

 Breathing apparatus, which provides air from an un-contaminated source.

Equipment Selection

Personnel should select the correct respiratory protective equipment according to the

nature and duration of the potential exposure. In particular, in order to select the correct

type of respiratory equipment it is necessary to:

 identify the respiratory hazards: for example, smoke or the products of

combustion, dust or abrasion material, liquid particulate, gases or vapours from

chemicals, solvents

 the concentration or combinations of the respiratory hazard(s) and the

associated degree of toxicity

 the duration of the exposure.

Note: When selecting respiratory protective equipment, consideration should be

given to potential face-fit problems, including the wearing of facial hair. Facial

hair that interferes with a complete seal shall not be acceptable.

Equipment Care

Respiratory protective equipment must be inspected regularly, cleaned and properly

stored. Routine maintenance is necessary to ensure that the equipment is always in

good working condition.

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Filter Respirators

Note: It must be emphasized that respirators are only designed to afford protection

against relatively low concentrations of toxic substances, and if there is

doubt as to the correct level of protection that is required, then the higher

level of protection will be selected. This may mean that in certain

circumstances a respirator is deemed to be inadequate and breathing

apparatus is required.

Respirators, which shall comply with the requirements of BS 4275, 1997, range in type

from a simple disposable dust mask to a high performance full face mask with filters

suitable for organic vapour, acid gas and dust (CE/prEN 140, 1999).

Breathing Apparatus

When the level of airborne contaminants is beyond the filtration capability of a

respirator or where there is an oxygen deficiency, then Breathing Apparatus must be

used.

Air Quality

The quality of air supplied through breathing apparatus shall conform to BS EN 12021,

1999.

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

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

breathing air supply.

Air Line Mask

Air-line breathing apparatus, which shall comply with BS EN 139, 1995, has a full-face

mask that enables the wearer to work for long periods in harmful atmospheres.

Breathing air for airline masks is supplied by one of the following systems:

 a battery of compressed air bottles

 portable air compressors fitted with reservoir air tanks.

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

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

other than supplying air to breathing apparatus.

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

reservoir air tank may be used. The air must be passed through suitable filters to

remove excess moisture and oil mist. To ensure that an adequate supply of air is

available and being received by the wearers, a person must be appointed who is

responsible for checking the pressure in the air receiver, and to ensure the filters are

functioning properly.

Note: Every 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.

Self-Contained Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus

Self-Contained Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus shall comply with the

requirements of BS EN 137, 1993, and shall be provided:

 for standard use where a portable supply of air is required for a short period of

time

 for emergency use at strategic points within hazardous areas (housed in

prominent, easily recognised boxes or wall mounted containers).

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

cylinders carried by the wearer or from trolley sets. After use, the apparatus shall be

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serviced and fitted with a fully charged cylinder before being re-sited. Servicing must be

done by an approved and competent person, and shall include the cleaning and

decontamination of the face piece.

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.

Note: All Self Contained Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus shall be inspected

and the air pressures checked on a monthly basis.

Smoke Hoods

Smoke Hoods shall be:

 provided on all offshore installations for emergency use within the sleeping

accommodation

 in numbers not less than the total bed-spaces available on the installation

 inspected monthly by Safety Officer.

Special PPE

Fire-fighters’ PPE

Some BP sites, i.e. Chirag-1 offshore platform, have own Fire Teams in order to

respond to Emergency situation because the time is critical and local Fire Brigade

service is not available offshore or can significantly delay.

Fire-fighter protective clothing should be considered as a “system” rather than a variety

of garments and work wear of varying standards and purpose. All components of fire-

fighting gear should be in place and function properly.

Only inherently fire resistant clothing should be used as part of the fire-fighter’s turnout

protection system and then only if they meet current standards for such clothing and

equipment.

All cotton, poly/cotton, synthetic blends and fire retardant treated materials or garments

are excluded from use for fire-fighter protective clothing.

As a minimum fire-fighters should be provided with the following:

 Turnout Coat or Tunic

Should comply with BS EN 469, 1995

 Turnout Pants or Over-trousers

Should comply with BS EN 469, 1995

 Fire-fighter Boots

Should comply with BS EN 345, 1993

 Fire-fighter Gloves

Should comply with BS EN 659, 1996

 Fire Helmet (with integral neck and ear protection)

BS EN 443, 1997

 Anti-Flash Hood (for wearing with Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)

Close Proximity Suits

A Close Proximity Suit is, typically, an aluminised one or two-piece garment that

enables persons to approach close to a fire for a specific purpose such as valve

closure, and it is not designed as turnout fire-fighting gear and should not be used as

such.

Close Proximity Suits should comply with NFPA 1976, 2000 standard.

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Horse Patrol PPE

The following personal protective equipment is mandatory for use by BP Pipeline Horse

Patrol personnel:

 Rider Helmet (for jockeys) - should comply with BS EN 1384, 1997

 Leggings against snake bites

 Saddle bags

 Flasks

Storage Requirements

Storage of PPE should comply with manufacturer’s instructions.

Visitor Requirements

Any individual visiting BP facilities will be required to comply with that facility’s PPE

requirements.

In exceptional circumstances PPE may be available at sites for visitors.

As a guide, the Personal Protective Equipment that is necessary for all visitors

includes, but is not limited to:

 Hard hat

 Safety glasses

 Safety boots

 Hearing protection

 Gloves

 Coverall - compliant with the requirements of this procedure.

Note: It is up to the discretion of the Site Manager / OIM whether any additional

Personal Protective Equipment will be required for visitors at the site.

References

Industrial Standards

1. BS EN 531, 1995. Protective Clothing for Workers Exposed to Heat.

2. BS EN 533, 1997. Protective Clothing - Protection Against Heat and Flame -

Limited Flame Spread Materials and Material Assemblies.

3. BS

7184,

2001. Selection, Use and Maintenance of Chemical Protective

Clothing - Guidance.

4. BS EN 420, 1994. General Requirements for Gloves.

5. BS EN 388, 1994. Protective Gloves Against Mechanical Risks.

6. BS EN 374, 1994. Protective Gloves Against Chemicals and Microorganisms.

Part 1: Terminology and Performance Requirements. Part 2: Determination of

Resistance to Penetration.

7. BS EN 407, 1994. Protective Gloves Against Thermal Risks (Heat and/or Fire).

8. BS EN 397, 1995. Industrial Safety Helmets.

9. BS EN 345, 1993. Safety Footwear for Professional Use.

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10. ISO 6110, 1992. Moulded Plastics Footwear - Lined or Unlined Poly Vinyl

Chloride Industrial Boats with Chemical Resistance - Specification.

11. ISO 6111, 1982. Rubber Footwear - Lined or Unlined Rubber Industrial Boots

with Chemical Resistance.

12. BS EN 166, 2002. Personal Eye Protection - Specifications.

13. BS EN 167, 2002. Personal Eye Protection - Optical Test Methods.

14. BS EN 168, 2002. Personal Eye Protection - Non-Optical Test Methods.

15. BS EN

175,

1997. Personal Protection

- Equipment for Eye and Face

Protection During Welding and Allied Processes.

16. BS EN 352, 1993. Hearing Protectors - Safety Requirements and Testing. Part

1: Ear Muffs. Part 2: Ear Plugs.

17. ISO 4869-1, 1990. Acoustics - Hearing Protectors. Part 1: Subjective Method

For the Measurement of Sound Attenuation.

18. BS EN 361, 1993. Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height

- Full Body Harnesses.

19. BS EN 360, 1993. Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls From a Height

- Retractable Type Fall Arrestors.

20. BS EN 396, 1994. Lifejackets and Personal Buoyancy Aids - Lifejackets 150

NAMD 10068.

21. BS EN 399, 1994. Lifejackets and Personal Buoyancy Aids - Lifejackets 275

NAMD, 10067.

22. BS EN 393, 1994. Lifejackets and Personal Buoyancy Aids - Buoyancy Aids 50

NAMD 10066.

23. BS EN 4275, 1997. Guide to Implementing an Effective Respiratory Protective

Device Programme.

24. BS EN 12021, 1999. Respiratory Protective Devices - Compressed Air for

Breathing Apparatus.

25. BS EN 139, 1995. Respiratory Protective Devices - Compressed Air Line

Breathing Apparatus for Use With a Full Face Mask, Half Mask or a Mouthpiece

Assembly - Requirements, Testing, Marking.

26. BS EN 137, 1993. Respiratory Protective Devices - Self-Contained Open-

Circuit Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus.

27. BS EN 469, 1995. Protective Clothing for Firefighters - Requirements and Test

Methods for Protective Clothing for Firefighting.

28. BS EN 345, 1993. Safety Footwear for Professional Use.

29. BS EN 659, 1996. Protective Gloves for Firefighters.

30. BS EN 443, 1997. Helmets for Firefighters.

31. NFPA 1976, 2000. Standard on Protective Ensemble for Proximity Fire Fighting

Errata.

32. BS EN 1384, 1997. Helmets for Equestrian Activities.

Access to Industrial Standards

Electronic access to BS, API, ASME and other industrial standards is available through

the following link:

http://technical_practices.bpweb.bp.com/

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1.1

DOCUMENT PURPOSE

1.2

DOCUMENT SCOPE

2 RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1

SITE MANAGER / OFFSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER

2.2

AREA AUTHORITY

2.3

ALL PERSONNEL

FIRE PREVENTION

3.1

HOUSEKEEPING AND PROCEDURES

3.2

RISK ASSESSMENTS

3.3

HAZARDOUS AREAS

3.4

HANDLING AND STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES

3.5

FIRE PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS AND PLANT

FIRE DETECTION

4.1

FIXED FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS

4.2

MANUAL FIRE DETECTION

4.3

PERSONNEL RESPONSE TO FIRE ALARM

FIRE PROTECTION

5.1

FIXED FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

5.2

PORTABLE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

TRAINING AND DRILLS

6.1

TRAINING PROGRAMME

6.2

TRAINING RECORDS

6.3

PRACTICE DRILLS

APPENDIX A - DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX B - CHECKLIST FOR FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT

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INTRODUCTION

1.1 DOCUMENT PURPOSE

This Safe System of Work provides the information necessary for ensuring the safety

of personnel, buildings, installations, and plant with regard to fire prevention,

detection and protection.

1.2 DOCUMENT SCOPE

The contents of this Safe System of Work apply to all BP owned or managed sites in

Azerbaijan and Georgia and all personnel employed on those sites.

This Safe System of Work does not remove the responsibility for compliance with

local legislation and statutory requirements, which shall be complied with at all times.

2 RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 SITE MANAGER / OFFSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER

Site Managers and Offshore Installation Managers shall develop appropriate

instructions for fire protection and prevention and associated emergency procedures

using the contents of this document as a guideline and where necessary by

consulting with relevant expert authorities.

In particular, Site Managers and Offshore Installation Managers are responsible for:

 on-site compliance with this safe System of Work

 the formulation, implementation and continual review of fire protection,

prevention and emergency procedures on their site or installation

 the development of a contingency plan to fight fires in the event of the non-

availability of fire protection or fire fighting personnel

 ensuring all personnel undergo regular training and drills in fire protection and

that all personnel employed on the site are in possession of relevant and up-

to-date fire fighting training certificates

Note: In some cases, the requirement for individual certification may be

waived at the Site Manager’s or Offshore Installation Manager’s

discretion (for example, for manufacturer’s representatives or

service hands who may be on site on a one-off basis and for only a

short period of time)

 ensuring an inspection and maintenance schedule is in place for:

o fixed and portable fire fighting systems and equipment

o fire detection systems.

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2.2 AREA AUTHORITY

Within their particular areas, Area Authorities are responsible for ensuring:

 compliance with this safe System of Work

 that fire prevention and housekeeping standards are maintained at all times

 that all fire fighting equipment is in date and fully functional

 that all activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner with regard

to fire risks, and that Risk Assessments are carried out wherever necessary.

2.3 ALL PERSONNEL

All personnel, including contractors, are responsible for the prevention and detection

of fire. In particular, all personnel are responsible for:

 immediately informing their supervisor of any situation that they consider to

be a potential fire risk

 conducting themselves and their work in a fire-safe manner

 ensuring that they are aware of and fully understand the actions they must

take in the event of a fire alarm

 ensuring that they are fully aware of the actions they must take on

discovering a fire.

3 FIRE PREVENTION

Prevention is the first line of defence against fire. All reasonably practicable

measures shall be taken to reduce the fire risks to as low as reasonably practicable.

3.1 HOUSEKEEPING AND PROCEDURES

Properly established and applied housekeeping procedures are required in order to

reduce both the risk of fire and the ultimate consequences should a fire occur.

3.1.1 Work Areas and Walkways

No materials, flammable or otherwise, should be allowed to accumulate in the

workplace or in walkways, where they can present direct fire hazards or obstruct

attempts to deal with a fire.

 Work areas and walkways should be kept free of any unnecessary flammable

materials, including:

o flammable materials or agents no longer required for the activity

o combustible waste (for example, wood shavings, flammable dust)

o packaging materials, particularly plastics and polyester foam waste

which, when ignited, can give off large amounts of dense, black

smoke and toxic fumes.

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

All spills involving flammable liquids shall be cleaned up immediately. Where

necessary, suitable cleaning materials should be provided and used.



Flammable liquids should be dispensed over a drip tray, the contents of which

should be disposed of at frequent regular intervals

(for example, on

completion of dispensing activities)



Where necessary, working areas should be kept free of flammable dust

accumulation by regular cleaning, and vacuuming spillages as they occur.

3.1.2

Waste Materials



Suitable containers must be provided for waste materials. These containers

must be clearly labelled with regard to their use and contents.



Oily or paint soaked rags, waste, or clothing shall be placed in closed, metal

containers that shall be emptied frequently, ensuring safe disposal of their

contents.



Contaminated waste materials should be disposed of safely in accordance

with the Environmental Management System. If necessary, waste disposal

experts should be used.

3.1.3

Working Practices



Keep containers closed when not in use. If possible, use safety containers

with self-closing lids.



Only dispense flammable liquids in a safe place where there is good

ventilation and no source of ignition.



Take extra care when dealing with, or working close to, engine fuels, solvents

and thinners. Nearly all refined liquid petroleum products will emit a flammable

vapour and may convert naturally to a gaseous state at or below

temperatures found in a normal working environment



Do not use flammable liquids for cleaning machinery or machine parts.



Suitable signs should be posted in areas where ignition sources or flammable

materials are likely to be in use



Identified fire risks should be dealt with immediately

Note: In accordance with BP’s Golden Rules, all personnel are obliged to

stop work if they consider that work to be unsafe. This includes the

risk of fire.

3.2 RISK ASSESSMENTS

3.2.1 All Activities

Risk Assessments shall assess the potential for a fire and its possible

consequences. In particular, Risk Assessments should address the:

 existence of planned and accidental ignition sources

 proximity of combustible materials to the work area or storage area

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 possible consequences of fire and the possibility of the fire spreading to

adjacent areas

 provision of suitable and adequate fire fighting equipment and personnel

 requirement for contingency plans in the event of a fire or spillage

 competency of personnel involved in the work and of those who may be

required to deal with the initial outbreak of a fire.

3.2.2 Hot Work

Hot Work, spark potential or naked flame, shall only take place under the control of a

Permit to Work that is supported by a formal Risk Assessment.

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