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Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA) Regional Orientation Program

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HORIZON OIL SANDS PROJECT

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NOTES: This OSSA Regional Orientation Program is a requirement for site access. Other prerequisites for site access: CSTS (Construction Safety Training System) or PST (Petroleum Safety Training) Housekeeping Items/Administration Turn off electronic devices like pagers and cell phones Identify exits Emergency Meeting Point – Emergency Assembly Area Attendance sheet Washrooms



WHO IS OSSA?

The Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA) is non- profit organization funded and supported by:

• Albian Sands Energy Inc. • Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. • Suncor Energy Inc. • Syncrude Canada Ltd.

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NOTES: The Oil Sands Safety Association is a non-profit organization funded and supported by Albian Sands Energy Inc, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Suncor Energy Inc., and Syncrude Canada Limited and has been in operation since 2003.



To bring together the current Oil Sands Owners to design and implement an agreed set of Safety Training Standards & Practices for the purpose of creating ‘An Incident Free Workforce’.

These Standards apply to the contractor

workforce working in this region.

OSSA OBJECTIVE

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NOTES: To bring together the current Oil Sands Owners to design and implement an agreed set of Safety Training Standards and Practices for the purpose of creating “an incident free workforce”. These Standards and Practices apply to the contractor workforce in this region.



ORIENTATION OVERVIEW

• Orientation is a general awareness of critical job safety factors found on all sites.

• Hazards may be different depending on the job or work area.

• Specialized training such as fall protection, confined space entry, or respiratory protective equipment, may be required.

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NOTES: This Orientation Program today will equip you with a general safety awareness of common safety factors recognized across all four plant sites. However it is important to note that many differences exist between the sites and it is your responsibility to check with your supervisor as you will need to receive additional job specific and area specific instruction for the area you will be working in.



Click here to view this video. The file will open shortly.

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NOTES: Video – Jim Carter, President and Chief Operating Officer, Syncrude Canada Limited

http://www.dg.ca/media/178844/syncrude.mov





SECURITY

• To control site access, all entrances are monitored by security personnel.

• ID's must be worn visibly at all times, and must be presented when requested by authorized personnel.

• Security have the discretion to perform random

searches of all vehicles, tool boxes, personal effects, lockers and containers.

• Theft of any kind (property, time, materials and/or information) will be grounds for immediate corrective action.

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NOTES: Theft will likely lead to termination.



SMOKING GUIDELINES

• Smoking is only permitted in designated areas on all plant sites.

• Use only closed mechanism lighters or safety matches. Most disposable lighters are not permitted.

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NOTES: Smoking in vehicles – in and around operating plants is strictly prohibited. No smoking where ignition sources are present, i.e. fuelling station, propane tanks, hydrocarbon environments



WORKPLACE VIOLENCE (Alberta OH&S Code)

• To ensure a safe workplace, Member Companies will not tolerate workplace violence or harassment of any kind:

Physical Verbal Sexual Racial Psychological

• It is your responsibility to report all acts of workplace violence or harassment to your supervisor.

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NOTES: Non compliance to the workplace violence policy, including harassment may result in a site suspension (pending investigation of the incident).



WALKWAYS

• Stay on designated walkways (where marked) while going to and from the work locations.

• Overhead doors may fall without warning. Never walk or stand under any overhead door when it is in motion.

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NOTES: Most walk ways are PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) free zones, however there are exceptions. Check with your supervisor. Not all sites or areas have designated walkways – check with your supervisor.


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ALARM SYSTEMS

• Gas Detection Alarm • Audio alarm accompanied by blue flashing or

blue strobe lights.

• Plant Evacuation Alarm • Audio/visual alarms are site specific.

• Fire Alarm

• Audio alarm accompanied by red flashing or red strobe lights.

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NOTES: Alarms come in many different sounds and visuals (i.e. amber, clear, etc.). Please be aware, pay attention and respond as directed.


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EMERGENCY MEETING POINTS EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREAS

• All workers must be aware of their nearest: • Emergency Assembly Area • Emergency Meeting Point

(Emergency Response Staging Area at Albian).

• Emergency Assembly Areas are posted. This is where EVERYONE must go in the case of an emergency.

• Emergency Meeting Points (Staging Areas) are posted. This is where YOU go to meet the emergency personnel when YOU have called in an emergency.

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NOTES: Please ensure that you remain at the Emergency Assembly area until you have been accounted for and do not return to your work area until the ‘all clear’ is given. If you have called in the emergency you must ensure someone meets the Emergency Response Team at the Emergency Meeting Point (Staging Area).


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EMERGENCY REPORTING PROCEDURES

• If you are in an emergency situation at any of the plant sites, call 911 on any dedicated site phone except Canadian Natural Resources Limited where the number is 828-3000.

• You can report an emergency on Channel 1

on any site radio.

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NOTES: Here are the cell phone numbers for emergency response at: Albian – 713-3700 Suncor – 790-7001 Syncrude 790-4911 If you are in an emergency situation at Canadian Natural, call 1-780-828-3000 as there is no 911 service available. Also at CNRL, you can report an emergency on channels 1 a ,b, or c.


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Emergency Numbers (i.e. by Cell Phone)

• Albian 713 - 3700 • Canadian Natural 828 - 3000 • Suncor 790 - 7001 • Syncrude 790 – 4911

If you call 911 on your cell phone, you will contact the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo - which will delay response.

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NOTES: Here are the phone numbers (non-site land line or cell) for emergency response at: Albian – 713-3700 Canadian Natural (Horizon)-828-3000 Suncor – 790-7001 Syncrude – 790-4911


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• When you call in an emergency, stay on the line and report :

• Location of incident • Your Name • Nature of the emergency • The nearest Emergency Meeting Point

• Remember to obey the instructions given by the Emergency Response Operator.

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NOTES: Seconds will seem like minutes during an emergency. You need to be aware that the Emergency Response Team will be dispatched immediately. It is critical that you stay on the phone to answer vital questions.


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INCIDENT REPORTING

• All incidents and injuries, no matter how small, must be reported immediately to your Supervisor.

• All Near Misses must also be reported. • An incident report must be completed within

24 hours to capture actual or potential losses to people, assets, environment or reputation.

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NOTES: Specific training is required for capturing loss control information and filling out incident reports. By tracking all incidents including Near Misses, we can implement measures to prevent reoccurrence and possible loss.


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NOTES: Video – Real Doucet, Senior Vice President, Canadian Natural Resources Limited

http://www.dg.ca/media/178859/canadiannatural.mov




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FIELD LEVEL RISK ASSESSMENTS (FLRA)

• Field Level Hazard Assessments, such as the FLRA, are a standard in the Industry. They are used to identify hazards and put controls in place to eliminate or reduce risks to acceptable levels.

• The FLRA hazard assessment tool is used before starting any new work, when conditions change, or when new workers or tools are introduced.

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NOTES: This is a practice that the Owners strongly encourage and support as it is proven to be effective in reducing incidents.


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Resume

Work

Eliminate or Control Risks

Identify Hazards

Assess Risks

& Think

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NOTES: Stress that simple risk assessment is fundamental to prevention of loss and the management of change process. Take a few minutes to think about what you are about to do. A field level Risk Assessment does not always require paperwork, check with your supervisor. Field Level Risk Assessments are performed at the job site just before work is to begin. They must be done again if conditions change. (e.g. additional worker, new equipment)


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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Alberta OH&S Code)

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed for specific workplace hazards. You must use and properly wear the correct PPE for the job.

• PPE must be in a condition to perform the function for which it was intended as outlined by the manufacturer.

• Training is required in the correct use, care, limitations and maintenance of personal protective equipment.

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NOTES: Employers responsibilities are highlighted in the Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) and Petroleum Safety Training (PST). Examples of correct Personal Protective Equipment use: - Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) – Carbon activated cartridges provide no protection against fiber particles, filters must be used. - The use of reflective clothing for signal people, monitors and flag people. Here is an example of different PPE requirements: Ground level workers in the mine at Syncrude are required to wear reflective clothing, such as vests or suspenders and reflective stripes on their hard hats which is visible from the front, rear and sides.


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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Alberta OH&S Code)

• Workers must be clean shaven where the face piece of the Respiratory Protective Equipment seals to the skin of the face.

• Sideburns must be trimmed to no more than a ½ inch below the ear lobe.

• Moustaches must be shaved to the corner of the mouth.

• Beards are not allowed in process plant areas.

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NOTES: Facial piercing must not prevent an efficient seal. Check with the Area to determine specific restrictions. When Respiratory Protection equipment is required or may be required to be worn, facial hair restrictions and guidelines are in effect. Be sure to check at each plant site to verify areas where the facial hair restrictions are designated.


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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES • All environmental spills into the air, land or water, must

be reported immediately to your Supervisor. • Fishing or swimming is not permitted in any dedicated

plant site waterways. • DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS - Animals such as bears,

coyotes, foxes, etc, are social creatures and will take hand - outs. If your feed them they will lose the ability to fend for themselves.

• Disturbances of any wildlife (nesting/eggs) is

prohibited.

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NOTES: All Member Owners are committed to environmental excellence by protecting and promoting the responsible development of the oil sand resource.


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NOTES: Video – Chris Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Albian Sands Energy Inc.

http://www.dg.ca/media/178847/albiansands.mov




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SAFE WORK PERMITS

• Prior to starting a job, a valid safe work permit must be issued.

• Permit issuers and receivers are required to complete safe work permit training.

• All permits are automatically suspended during a site emergency and must be revalidated before work resumes.

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NOTES: There are a variety of permits issued for a variety of work which may include hot work, cold work, vehicle entry, confined space, general work, and encroachment permits. Specific Safe Work Permit training may be required at each of the four plant sites.


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OVERHEAD POWERLINES

A Specialized Work or Encroachment Permit is required for all work within 10 meters (33 feet) of any overhead power

distribution system.

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NOTES: If you are in a vehicle and come into contact with an energized line, stay inside your vehicle and do not attempt to leave until emergency personnel directs you to do so.


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• Equipment that is in need of service, repair, testing or adjusting, must be locked out and have a warning tag attached.

• Equipment must be rendered inoperative in a manner that prevents its accidental reactivation.

ISOLATIONS (Alberta OH&S Code)

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NOTES: Lock Out means to isolate all energy sources from equipment or components of that equipment, to dissipate any residual energy in a system or component, and to secure the isolation by a locking device.


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DANGER, DO NOT ENTER DANGER, DO NOT ENTER

CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION

FLAGGING

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NOTES: Flagging use has been standardized on the Oilsands sites. Caution (yellow with black lettering) is used for low risk activities where access is restricted but still allowed i.e. overhead work where a watch person is directing pedestrian traffic. Danger, Do Not enter (red with black lettering) is used for activities where access is restricted.


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Radiation – DO NOT ENTER

FLAGGING

DANGER DANGERRADIATION RADIATION

DO NOTENTER

Asbestos - DANGER

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NOTES: Radiation flagging (magenta lettering on yellow triangles) is used to restrict all access to areas where radiography work is taking place. Asbestos flagging (white DANGER lettering on black background) is used to restrict access to only those workers involved in the asbestos work.


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• Flagging tags are required to identify the user and the reason the flagging is in place.

• These tags are usually time sensitive and identify a start and an end date.

FLAGGING TAGS

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NOTES: These are tags attached to the flagging to indicate who has put it up and why it is in place. It may identify specific work or hazards to be aware of (e.g. overhead work or open trench). Flagging tags may be different colours depending on the site rules or application.


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RADIATION SOURCES

• Everyone must obey radiation warning signs, flagging and barriers they encounter.

• Never enter an area or open equipment marked with radiation hazards signs.

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NOTES: Due to the strict controls and standby personnel being in place, radiation flagging does not normally have a flagging tag attached. Low radiation sensors are used on some equipment. These are shielded for our protection. Controls include signage and regular inspection.


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LIGHT VEHICLE SAFETY

• Right-of-way priorities are given to emergency vehicles.

• A valid drivers license is required to operate any vehicle or mobile equipment on site.

• Cell phone use is restricted while operating vehicles or equipment on company sites.

• Seat belts must be available and worn at all times, by all occupants.

LIGHT VEHICLE SAFETY

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NOTES: Buggy Whips (12 feet from ground to tip of whip)


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LIGHT VEHICLE SAFETY LIGHT VEHICLE SAFETY

• Strobe or revolving lights on non-emergency vehicles or equipment must be amber.

• Wire rope slings with proper shackles and pins must be used to tow immobile or stuck equipment.

• An approved and functional fire extinguisher must accompany on-site vehicles.

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NOTES: Buggy Whips (12 feet from ground to tip of whip)


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All light vehicles in Mining must be equipped with a buggy whip including a

working amber light

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NOTES: Buggy whips may be required in certain other areas as identified in specific site rules (check with your supervisor). Buggy Whips (12 feet from ground to tip of whip)


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MOBILE EQUIPMENT SAFETY

Blind Spots & Importance of Buggy Whips


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NOTES: Please mention that this video was a staged simulation Video on blind spots and crushing of light vehicle. This clip demonstrates the point that heavy equipment has blind spots where the operator cannot see. That is why it is so important to take mine driving training before driving in the mine areas and it stresses the importance of buggy whips.

http://www.dg.ca/media/178853/dozer.mov

http://www.dg.ca/media/178853/dozer.mov


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This results from failure to comply with the safe approach and parking standard.


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NOTES: This is an actual incident that occurred the summer of 2001. No one was injured. The light vehicle operator had just gotten out of the way.


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NOTES: (Same incident – different view) This is an actual incident that occurred the summer of 2001. No one was injured. The light vehicle operator had just gotten out of the way.


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SPECIFIC MINE DRIVING TRAINING

IS A REQUIREMENT

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NOTES: Before you drive in the mine, make sure you have had the appropriate training.


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SAFE DRIVING IS A CHOICE

We want you safe off the job as well as on the job.

Highway 63 can be unforgiving

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NOTES: Increased traffic flow has contributed to a substantial increase in the number incidents / collisions on the highway between Fort McMurray and the Oilsands plants. Stay constantly alert to road conditions and posted speed limits.


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NOTES: Video – Steve Williams, Executive Vice President Oil Sands, Suncor Energy Inc.

http://www.dg.ca/media/178850/suncor.mov

http://www.dg.ca/media/178850/suncor.mov

Thank You For Your Time

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NOTES: Thank you for time and attention. Have a great and safe day!

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