swp recertification program

8/11/2019 SWP Recertification Program

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A SABIC Affiliate


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No. 1

Why We need Safe Work Permit ??

Why We need Safe Work Permit ?

To Prevent AccidentsTo Control The Work

To Establish Effective Communication

To Enter in to a Written Agreement

To ensure that job can be done safely

To protect the personnel and property


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Types of Permit [ Class A, B & C ]

Class A:

Use of High Energy Ignition Sources

Welding or cutting (flame or

electric)

Open flame heating


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Types of Permit [ Class A, B & C ]

Class A:

Physical Entry into Confined Spaces:

The insertion of the head, or trunk of the body

into a confined space or the insertion of any

part of the body where mechanical equipmentcannot be positively restrained from moving

or entry of personnel into an excavation deeper

than 1.2 meters.


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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B & C ]

.Class A:Hot Tapping:

Includes both drilling and welding operations

Taking a tapping from a live line.

Normally avoided

Requires very high level attention

Very high potential hazard


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Class A:Electrical Repair [Live & De energized]:

Repair on live circuits or electrical equipment

operating at higher than 50 volts but less than

or equal to 240 volts."Repair" is defined as act of removing,

connecting/ disconnecting installing, or

modifying electrical components or wiring.


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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A,B AND C ]A, B & C ]

Class A:Electrical Repair [Live & De energized]:

Repairs on live systems operating at higher than 240 volts shall

be undertaken only as a last resort and must be pre-approved

and initiated by the Owner Department. "Repair" on de-energized and isolated electrical equipment of

higher than 480 volts rating. Exception shall be work on

electrical motors which will be done under class "B" safe work

permit.


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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A,B&C] A, B & C ]

Class A:Electrical Trouble Shooting[ Live]:

High voltage (above 480 V) trouble shooting work and circuit

phasing, using non-contact voltage tester, or hot stick.

Troubleshooting" is defined as work performed with testinstruments, only to determine the cause and location of

problem(s). No mechanical connections shall be made or

broken.


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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A,B&C]A, B & C ]

Class B:The use of low energy ignition sources in hazardous area,

including

All power tools (air or electrical driven) capable of producing sparks by

frictions or an electrical arc.

Electrical soldering equipment.

Hack saws and grinders.

Hammer wrenches


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No. 9

TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B&C]B & C ]

Class B:Opening of Lines or Equipment:

Opening lines or equipment including removal of instrument

transmitters and impulse lines.

In-Place Cutting of Lines:

In-place cutting of lines, (by hack saw or cold cutting) within pipe racks or

trenches where positive identification is critical to avoid inadvertent cutting

of adjacent lines in service.


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Class B:Control of Radioactive Materials:

The relocation, movement or opening of a radioactive source including the

use of mobile X-ray equipment.

Excavation: All excavation require Class "B" Safe Work Permit. Personnel entry into

excavation deeper than 1.2 meters shall be covered though Class "A" safe

work permit to address hazards related to the entry.


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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B&C]B & C ]

Class B:Vehicle Operation.

Operation of vehicles, or movement through unpaved areas, in

hazardous locations or operation of cranes, winch trucks, etc.

beneath or adjacent to electrical power cables where the boomat full extension may contact the cables and operation of cranes

in process areas


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Class B:Electrical Repair / Troubleshooting:

"Repairon live circuits / electrical equipment operating at or below 50 volts.

"Repair" on de-energized, and isolated electrical equipment of rating higher

than 50 volts but less than or equal to 480 volts

"TROUBLESHOOTING" in live electrical equipment operating between 50

volts and 480 volts.


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No. 13


Class C:Erection / Removal of Scaffolding.

Insulation.

Painting:

All painting, except pressure spray painting, or painting that has to be donenear surfaces operating at temperature in excess of 70 deg C for which a

Class B safe work permit should be issued.


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Class C:Housekeeping

Area cleaning/housekeeping by other than owner department personnel.

Routine Instrument Repairs/Troubleshooting: Should not involve process isolation, or work on process trips.

Equipment Greasing and Lubrication:

Not requiring equipment stoppage


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Class C:Machinery Monitoring: Including vibration measurement.

Cleaning of Storm Water Drains less than 1.2 Meters

deepMiscellaneous Repairs/Preventive Maintenance in

Buildings

Relamping, where self-isolation is possible.


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Class C:Minor Maintenance on Piping / Equipment. Limited to use of hand tools for minor work not requiring equipment stoppage/isolation, e.g.

gland pulling, flange tightening, etc.

All Work except: Work requiring Class "A" or Class "B" safe work permit.

Work requiring process isolation, or process trips/interlocks bypass. Such work shall be done

under Class "B" safe work permit.


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Class C:Vehicle Entry into Hazardous Area

Limited to vehicle entry into and movement within process areas, with

vehicle travel restricted to paved roads/concrete pads within the process

area.

As specified earlier, a Class "B" safe work permit shall be required for vehicle

operation in the process area, or when a vehicle is required to leave the

paved road/concrete pad within the process area.


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Class C:Electrical Repair / Troubleshooting

"Repair" on de-energized and isolated electrical equipment rated for 50 volts

and below.

Troubleshooting work performed on live electrical equipment operating at

or less than 50 volts. (Mandatory gas testing in Electrically Classified -

Hazardous Areas).


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SWP PHILOSOPHY AT PK

Multiple checks by independent groups to ensure safety , Staff ( Engineers) lay down preparation requirements

Shift Organization Operators/Supervisors prepare equipment and certifyequipment safe to work

Staff (Area Engineer) reviews preparation done by shift group and authorizes

job to proceed


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No. 20

SWP PHILOSOPHY AT PK

Safe Work Permit routing via,

Operations satisfaction

Maintenance satisfaction

Final approval

The soft copy of the safe work permit will be maintained in theOperations Supervisor office for follow up and reliefcommunication purposes

The hard copy of safe work permit shall be displayed at the jobsite until the work is complete


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No. 21

PERMIT VALIDITY

Class "A , B & C safe work permits shall be issued for theduration of work, with a maximum period of 24 hours for jobs

which have to be done round-the-clock, from the "beginning of

work" time indicated in Sec. I of the safe work permit at which

time a new permit shall be issued.

The validity of the Class A permit shall be subject to work being

continuous, and permit revalidation after every eight (8) hours

by the Operations supervisor during the course of work.


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No. 22

PERMIT VALIDITY

Permit Validity

Permits shall be invalidated or canceled under any of the following

conditions:

Failure to commence work within two hours of beingissued, or if there is an interruption of work.

If the conditions on the permit are not compliedwith.

If area or unit conditions change, e.g., venting, liquid

hydrocarbon spillage.If the plant or unit fire/emergency alarm is sounded


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ISSUERS RESPONSIBILITY

The Work Permit form is accurately filled. The equipment and area are prepared and it is safe to perform

the work.

Valves are closed, blinds/blanks are installed, lines are

disconnected and vent/drains are opened, if required for theassigned work.

The hazards associated with the assigned tasks, have been

identified, and to take appropriate actions


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ISSUERS RESPONSIBILITY

Site visit is carried out along with the Receiver of the Workpermit for a joint inspection of the area and equipment, before

the Work permit is issued

The Receiver understands the requirements given in the Workpermit and any unusual conditions related to the job, prior to

issuance of the work permit.

Work permits are closed with job completed sign before re-starting the equipment on which the work was performed


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RECEIVERS RESPONSIBILITY

Ask the issuer for the work permit before the start of work The Issuer understands what, where and how work is to be

performed.

All the requirements and precautions stated in the Work Permit

are complied with. Electrical, steam, pneumatic and/or any other type of lock-

out/tag-out, if required, is performed.


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RECEIVERS RESPONSIBILITY

Appropriate tools are used.Any change in the condition or any abnormality observed is

communicated to the Issuer.

Display the work permit at the site

All oil spills are cleaned, housekeeping is carried out oncompletion of the job and the work permit is returned to the

Issuer after completion of the job or if it is to be continued in

the next shift or later on.


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THINGS TO CHECK JOINT SITE INSPECTION

Gas tests records / results

The need of any special PPE?

Ensure that the heavy equipment can be safely used?

Confirm the need of a safety watch or entry attendant?

Ensure that the work area is prepared, isolated and cleaned


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