Safe Work Permits - IIRSM

1 PERMIT TO WORK 20th February 2018 Duration :- 20 minutes Roque Dcunha Welcome , IDipNEBOSH + EnvDipNEBOSH, Grad IOSH + SIIRSM + MISQEM IMS - LA ISO 9001 + 14001 + OHSAS 18001 LEEA Appointed person for Lifting operation Total Experience = + 30 years (Gulf = + 22 Yrs Presently working at Qatar Steel +12 years -- HSE Management System Supervisor Agenda Moment Video and Outcomes is a work permit of Permit to Work System are PTW systems applicable of Permit of a Permit to Work and Responsibilities of Work Permit and Execution 1. Safety Moment Piper Alpha Safety Moment Video: 3 : 47 min 2. Objectives and Outcomes On successful completion of this presentation Attendees will Gain knowledge and understanding of: What is Permit to Work system and its requirements Different types of work Permits and applicability.)

2 Roles and Responsibilities of the PTW signatories How to complete the PTW form. Full compliance of the system.. and to manage risk effectively! Objectives and Outcomes 3. What is a Work Permit Work Permit is a documented format that authorizes certain people to carry out specific work within a specified time frame / area. It sets out the precautions required to complete the work safely, based on a risk assessment. 4. Features of permit-to-work systems Required precautions, mitigating actions and control measures A hazard and risk assessment The equipment and tools to be used A Standard Operating Procedure, job or method statement and information All PPE requirements The permit issue, extension and withdrawal details The names and signatures of those who are responsible for the job A Tool Box Talk signed by all workmen Features of permit-to-work systems Safe system of work - Proper planning - manage the risks for wide range of activities -- Prevent accidents and conduct work in a safe and responsible manner Written document of agreement signed & Understood Authorizes certain people Issuer / Executor / Field operator / AGT / Isolator -- to carry out specific work Defined Scope --- link to supplemental or simultaneous activity Joint Risk assessment - to identify potential hazards Associated Risks, at a certain time and place.

3 And to take precautions / Prevention Controls PPE / Emergencies for mitigation Features of permit-to-work systems A work permit system consists Standard procedure essential Details of the necessary preparatory work Method statement / JSA / RA Clear definition of responsibilities PTW is a formal recorded process --Completed -- Return to normal Permit Log sheet Filing Monitoring / Inspection and Auditing, Reviewed to ensure that the system works as intended , Period must be determined Communicated-TBT - Display Authorized persons / Training includes contractors / Instruction in the issue, use and closure; Provision of adequate safety equipment Exception Based on Risk Assessment Planning for Gray areas 5. When are PTW systems applicable When are PTW systems applicable?

4 Works which may adversely affect the safety of personnel, the environment or the plant high Risk / Non-routine activities which will require some form of JSA / RA prior to work commencing It is not intended that PTW procedures be applied to all activities as experience has shown that their overall effectiveness may be weakened Non-production work maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, alteration, construction, dismantling, adaptation, modification of equipment or processes, cleaning etc Temporary or permanent changes, Jobs where two or more individuals or groups need to co-ordinate activities to complete the job safely; When are PTW systems applicable? Hot work in explosive environment work of any type where 1. Work which may generate sparks or other sources of ignition; is used or generated (eg by welding, flame cutting, grinding etc); Hot work Work on high voltage electrical equipment; Electrical troubleshooting or repair on live circuits Work involving the use of hazardous / dangerous substances, including radioactive materials and explosives ( blasting); Diving, including onshore operations near water; pressure testing; Complex machinery Evacuation near buried services / Escape or rescue systems; Temporary equipment, generators, welding equipment etc; Critical Lifting, Use of mobile cranes Bypassing or removing / altering Safety devices or equipment Work at height.

5 Elevated works Operational pipelines Other applications Insulation or catalysts handling Product conversion of stationary or mobile or portable vessels and containers Exposure to moving / rotating machinery In proximity of vents, liquid of gas On process lines with gas release Confined spaces CAUTION Opening in Ground Keep Out ! Entry and work Potential oxygen deficiency or enrichment Potential flammable/explosive atmosphere Potential high temperature/ pressure Potential hazardous chemicals, : toxic substances Confined space entry, : tanks, cold box, pit, normally closed vessels Confined Space Entry Permit Location and description of confined space: Reason for entry: Permit issued to: Supervisor s Name: Attendant s name: Permit issuer s name: % oxygen: % lower explosive limit: ppm CO: H2S: Requirements Emergency Rescuer yes no Continuous Gas Monitor yes no Barrier for ground openings yes no Warning Signs yes o Safety Harness with life line yes no Tripod / Hoist / Pulley yes no Excavations.

6 Poorly planned excavations can result in damage to underground services, such as electrical lines, natural gas lines, water lines, sewers and drains. The consequence of damaged service lines is often complete shutdown of operations resulting in major business losses. Excavations may expose hazardous materials / toxic substances which have leaked and are contaminating the soil. MS /JSA Procedures Excavations: Excavating The safety representative must verify that all underground utilities have been located and staked out. Provisions must be made to barricade the open trench, prevent collapse of trench walls, provide employees with a means of exit, Reroute ground water, all other requirements of excavating If soil is contaminated, safety and health plan. Internal combustion engines or vehicles with internal combustion engines inside company buildings.

7 Produce poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen. Use of company owned equipment, such as personnel lifts, fork trucks, vehicles, etc., by employees of a contractor Prevent equipment emissions from contaminating air inside buildings and confined spaces. Exposure to Traffic / Vehicles / Combustion Engines Unauthorized use of company equipment can result in lost production and injury to untrained operators. Require permission of area management, and Require verification of equipment operator training. Movement of large pieces of equipment, Especially while other personnel are working nearby, can result in employee injury from falling material, or being struck by equipment. Hazardous vapors and gases Abandoned tanks, pipe lines, drums, and vessels may contain hazardous vapors and gases.

8 Permits may be issued to prevent toxic or corrosive exposures to workers ? Noise Many construction processes create noise levels high enough to cause hearing loss. Boilers, high pressure vessels Boilers, high pressure vessels, tanks, and reactors can undergo sudden failure resulting in disastrous consequences. Permits may be issued requiring precautions and equipment to prevent system failures not covered by safe job procedures or project safety plans. Elevated Works where the consequence of noncompliance with fall protection requirements is severe, or where falling objects may endanger other workers below. Energized lines Permits are required before work begins near energized lines which cannot be shut off if there is danger of fire, shock or electrocution. Non Routine / Routine work Requiring special precautions must be clearly indicated and communicated to workers, and their supervision.

9 PPE Personal protective equipment and other safety equipment required is specified. For each hazard present at the work site, the safety representative must specify a hazard control. Where to Get Help? Your supervisor is responsible for providing equipment necessary to comply with Safe Work Permit requirements. When is a PTW not required? Emergency Routine activity as per approved list authorized by Manager based on Risk Assessment. 6. Definitions Definitions Responsible Person Issuer Executor Field operator Gas Testing AGT Isolator Definitions Responsible Person - is a person authorized by Manager who will be responsible for keeping his area and staff safe . His responsibility includes Management of people, Processes, Materials, Equipment, Infrastructure, Contractors, Sub Contractors, Visitors & Environment.

10 Issuer must be a person who is trained, competent and authorized to issue a Permit to Work after ensuring that all the hazards, associated with the work being done in that area, have been identified and all necessary safety precautions are being implemented to ensure that the work can be completed safely. Executor must be a person who is trained, competent and authorized who is responsible for the work being completed as described in the Permit to Work. The Executor must ensure that the work being done has been adequately described so that all associated hazards and risks can be identified. Field operator is a competent person and supports the Isolator at site checks the site compliance to permit conditions and signs the permit Definitions continued Gas Testing means the required Gas analysis like Oxygen content inside vessels for confined space entries, LEL % for hot works, H2S and Carbon Monoxide gas levels for confined space & hot works.