Procedure for Issuing Safe Work Permit for Ship …

1 EHS-PMP-12 Revision: 00 Dec 2016 Page 1 of 25 Procedure for Issuing safe work Permit for Ship Repair Jobs CONTENTS 1. Purpose 2. Scope 3. Applicability 4. Types / Categories of work 5. Authorization to work Permit 6. work Permit Validity Period 7. Training 8. Competency 9. Documentation 10. Communication 11.

2 Co-ordination 12. Planning 13. Preparation 14. Gas Testing 15. Hazard / Risk Assessment 16. Cross Reference 17. Isolation 18. Procedure for Issuing work Permit 19. Responsibilities 20. Verification and Monitoring of the System 21. Appendix (for reference) 22. Applicable Regulations 23. EHS Contacts EHS-PMP-12 Revision: 00 Dec 2016 Page 2 of 25 Procedure for Issuing safe work Permit for Ship Repair Jobs 1.

3 PURPOSE The use of this Permit to work (PTW) system is for ship repair activities. This document looks at the format of the work Permit , regulations and procedures governing their implementation. The Permit to work (PTW) system is a written document which authorizes persons to carry out the work , warns of possible dangers and clearly states the precautions to be taken for the job to be carried out safely. The work Permit ensures that full consideration is given to the hazards and risks, and that these are properly dealt with prior to the commencement of the work .

4 A written Permit to work (PTW) system provides formal written procedures and formal actions to ensure that non-routine; potentially hazardous activities are carried out safely as possible. The type of non-routine work for which work Permit procedures are normally required include maintenance and repair, inspection, testing alteration, construction, reconstruction, dismantling, adaptation, modification and cleaning by EHS approved ship repair/specialized companies.

5 All non-routine jobs carried out on board vessels shall hold valid Permit from TRAKHEES EHS approved ship repair surveyor. Written work procedures , with a specific Permit to each type hazard, reduces changes of misunderstanding and ensure that supervisors take account of all foreseeable circumstances which could arise during the repair activities concerned. 2. SCOPE The Scope and key functions of Permit to work (PTW) system are: Ensuring the proper authorization of designated work .

6 This may be work of certain types, or work of any type within certain designated areas, other than normal operations. Making clear to people performing the work the exact identity, nature and extent of the job and the hazards involved, and any limitations on the extent of the work and the time during which the work may be carried out. Specifying the precautions to be taken including safe isolation from potential risks such as hazardous substances and energy sources. Ensuring that the person in charge of a repair job is aware of all the work being done.

7 Providing not only a system of continuous control but also a written record showing that the nature of the work and the precautions needed have been checked (at the work site) by an appropriate person or people. Providing for the suitable display of permits. EHS-PMP-12 Revision: 00 Dec 2016 Page 3 of 25 Procedure for Issuing safe work Permit for Ship Repair Jobs Providing for the procedures or arrangements for work activities that may interact with or affect any of these activities.

8 Providing a formal hand-over Procedure for use when a Permit is issued for a period longer than one shift or when Permit signatories change. Ensure that a second and third opinion is obtained, where necessary, to prevent errors of judgment or taking of short cuts which may increase the risk. 3. APPLICABILITY Permits to work (PTW) system should be considered whenever it is intended to carry out any repair jobs on board vessels within PCFC jurisdiction which may adversely affect the safety of personnel, the environment or the plants and equipment s associated.

9 This Part shall apply only to the following types of work that are carried out in relation to a ship in Port or in a Shipyard (including a ship under construction). Specified Cold work Any sort of Hot work Any sort of Confined/ Enclosed Space Entry. 4. TYPES/CATEGORIES OF work Permits to work (PTW) system shall be applied to below types of work Cold work . Hot work . Confined / Enclosed Space Entry Cold work The below stated jobs are categorized under cold work and Permit shall be obtained for performing any of the mentioned jobs on board.

10 The box Cold work will be ticked on the Permit to indicate it is a Cold work . Dismantling /Testing of Pipes & Valves Painting Working at heights Chemical Cleaning Or Any work which cannot create a source of ignition. Hot work work involving sources of ignition or application/generation of heat or temperatures or sparks sufficient to cause the work ignition of a flammable gas mixture. This EHS-PMP-12 Revision.