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Work Permit System - Gujarat Refinery (ISMS 1006)
Work Permit System - Gujarat Refinery (ISMS 1006)
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Mandatory requirements (or "must") are characterised by the word "SHALL" throughout the text. Advisory requirements or recommendations are indicated by the word "SHOULD."
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This document is prepared for use in the Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Refineries Division. This is the property of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Refineries Division and shall not be reproduced or copied and loaned or exhibited to others without written consent from Executive Director (Operation), IOCL, Refineries Division, New Delhi. Though every effort has been made to assure the accuracy and reliability of data contained in this document, Committee hereby disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss / damage resulting from its use. This document is intended only to supplement and not replace the prevailing statutory requirements.
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PREFACE
Over the years of operation, Refineries under the umbrella of Indian Oil Corporation Limited [i.e. IOCL], adopted variety of safety practices in line with the requirements of statutes, national and international norms & Standards and safety management system in safety practices. Based on safety assessment studies and some serious accidents that occurred in the recent past in IOCL Refineries, emphasized the need for the review of existing safety practices of IOCL Refineries. With this in view, it has been decided at IOCL (RD), Head Office (H.O.) to standardize the key Safety Management System elements for the Refineries Division exploiting internal knowledge bank and resources. In accordance with this decision, a committee has been constituted by Executive Director (Operation), IOCL, H.O., for the said purpose under his convenership. The present document on Work Permit System, prepared by the Committee on Standardisation of Work Permit System, is based on the various national and international codes, OISD Std., best practices prevailing in the IOCL Refineries and accumulated knowledge & experience of the members. Provisions of this standard if implemented objectively will help in improving safety standards at work places and thereby reducing the possibility of undesired incidents in IOCL, Refineries. No change in the standard is permitted at unit level. Suggestions for amendments / changes, if any, to this standard shall be addressed to: The Executive Director (Operation), Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Refineries Head Office Scope Complex, Core 2, 7, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road,
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Name Shri N. K. Bansal Shri S. K. Das Shri A. Chaudhuri Shri D. Chakraborty Shri Sunil Kumar
Location R&P, H.O. Mathura Refinery Haldia Refinery Barauni Refinery Gujarat Refinery
The committee expresses sincere gratitude to Shri A. Panda, GM (S&EP), H.O., New Delhi for his immense support and guidance in formulating this standard. The committee also extends sincere thanks to Shri G. B. Tolmare, CM (SHE), C.O., New Delhi for his contribution, involvement and sharing of knowledge & experience which has helped in framing the standard.
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CONTENTS
Section 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Annexures 1. 1A. 2. 2A. 2B 2C 2D 2E 3 3A 3B 3C 3D 4 5. 6. 6A. 7. 7A. 8. 8A 8B 8C 9 Format for Cold Work Permit Dos and Dont for Cold Work Format for Hot Work/Entry Into Confined Space Permit Dos and Dont for Hot Work Dos and Donts for Entry intro Confined Space Format for Pre Entry Checklist for Confined Space Format of Attendance Sheet Format for Confined Space Box-up Clearance Format for Excavation Permit Dos and Donts During Excavation Work Format for Excavation Permit Format for Road Closure Format for Information about main road closure Format for Electrical Isolation/Energisation Permit-HT Format for Electrical Isolation/Energisation Permit-LT Format for Permit to Work on HT Line/Equipment Format for Trip Reset of HT Equipment Format for Permit to Work on LT Line/Equipment Format for Trip Reset of LT Equipment Format for Working At Height Format for Pre Erection Checklist for Scaffold Format for Scaffold Check Format for Medical Certificate Format for Radiation Permit 34 38 39 45 46 47 49 50 52 54 55 57 58 59 61 63 65 67 69 71 74 75 76 78 Attribute Purpose Scope Definitions & Abbreviations Introduction Works, Require Permit Work Do Not Require Permit Type of Work Permits, Clearances & Formats General Requirements of work Permit Responsibilities of Permit Signatories Work Permit Procedure / Guidelines Training and Awarness Review Audit of Work Permit System References Page No. 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 11 13 15 32 32 32 33
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3M down from the top, space located below ground level such as pits, drain channels etc shall also be considered as confined space. g) Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): LEL is the minimum concentration of a vapour in air (or other oxidant) below which propagation of flame does not occur on contact with an ignition source. This is usually expressed as volume percentage of the vapor in air. Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): UEL is the maximum concentration of a vapor in air (or other oxidant) above which propagation of flame does not occur on contact with and ignition source. This is usually expressed as a volume percentage of vapors in air. Pyrophoric Substance : Substances that ignites spontaneously in air at ambient temperature. In hydrocarbon industries iron sulphide is the most commonly observed pyrophoric substance and is called as pyrophoric iron. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): It is an life saving personal protective apparatus consisting of a face mask, combined with a hose and source of fresh air generally in form of a cylinder of compressed air, to be carried by bearer. Gas Safety Inspector (GSI)/Issuer: GSI means a designated officer authorized to perform all necessary tests before signing a work permit. He must satisfy himself by a personal inspection that the tank / vessel /line /equipment/ any other confined space involved is safe for the work intended. He can independently issue Cold work permit and permit for working at height. Fire Permit Signatory (FPS)/Issuer: FPS means a designated officer authorized to issue work permit. He is Fire Permit Signatory/Issuer in case of Hot work/ Vessel entry/ Excavation permit and for any other permit. He issues the permit for the particular job after addressing the checklist points of permit for the units/ areas, where he is the incharge. FPS will sign the permit after getting satisfied that GSI has carried out all the tests/checks and signed the permit. Receiver (Permittee) : The Receiver the designated person authorized to receive work permit. Receiver generally is the executing department officer, who has to execute the particular job for which permit has been issued. The executing officer can be Engineer In-charge / Site in-charge of the job or any other nominated officer for executing dept. (normally service dept). Blanket permit: The hot work permit issued to areas after due consideration to safety (the fire hazard is minimum and hazards due to adjoining facilities taken into consideration) with approval of local management for a maximum period of 1 month. Such permit shall not need shift-wise renewal, however the executer has to ensure that permit conditions are complied throughout the work period. INTRODUCTION The human element of the system has one of the biggest potentials for either causing or preventing an accident. Safe job performance by operating, maintenance personnel and contractors has a tremendous positive impact on safety. ISMS Standard-1006 Page 8 of 34
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The objectives of the Work Permit System are to exercise control over the maintenance, repair and construction activities by assigning responsibilities, ensuring clear cut communication between interested functions & safety considerations to the job, its hazards & the precautions required. It ensures that the work is properly defined, authorised, operating personnel are aware what is going on, precautions to be taken are specified and the persons executing the job understand the nature and extent of hazards involved. Work Permit System is an important element of safety management system and implementation of this in true spirit shall help in ensuring a safe working environment, thereby reducing possibility of injury to personnel, protect property, avoid fire, explosion & adverse affect on environment. 5. WORKS, REQUIRE PERMIT Normally all maintenance, repair, construction work shall be carried out with a proper work permit. Jobs where work permit is required include but not limited to followings: 6. Major and minor maintenance work Inspection Construction Alteration Any hot work (including use of normal battery driven equipment in operating areas) Cleaning activities of process equipment Entry into confined space Excavation Vehicle entry into process areas Work at height Handling of materials using mechanized means in operating areas Erection and dismantling of scaffold Radiography Isolation and energisation of electric equipment/ facilities
WORKS EXEMPTED/ PARTIALLY EXEMPTED FROM REQUIREMENT OF PERMIT Routine work carried out by operations Dept. personnel (e.g. pump change over, furnace lighting, operating valves etc.). It is considered that safety measures are built-in in system while carrying out above works and covered in Operating manuals. Routine work carried out on equipment taken into workshop by maintenance dept. and routine operation of workshop equipment (except hot work permit). Routine testing of samples and handling chemicals in Quality Control Laboratory (except hot work permit).
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Jobs carried out during emergencies (fire/ explosion, rescue, uncontrolled release of hazardous chemicals etc.) to control the emergency. Work carried out at construction site with management approval (except permit for hot work, radiography and working at height)
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TYPE OF WORK PERMITS, CLEARANCES AND FORMATS Depending on the nature of the job, there are 7 types of work permit formats covering various works as mentioned below:
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Cold Work Permit This permit is required for carrying out any activity of maintenance/ cleaning / testing inside refinery that does not produce sufficient heat to ignite a flammable airhydrocarbon mixture or a flammable substance. The format for Cold Work Permit is enclosed as Annexure-1. Dos and Donts for Cold Work Permit duly signed shall be attached with each permit. The same is enclosed as Annexure-1A. The list of job includes blinding, de-blinding of equipment/ facilities, tightening/ loosening of bolts, insulation, painting of lines, cleaning of equipment, repairing on instruments on facilities etc.
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Hot work / Entry In To Confined Space Permit and clearances Hot Work Permit is required for carrying out any activity, which produces sufficient heat to cause fire in a inflammable air- vapour mixture. Entry to Confined Space Permit is required for entry into any confined space. The Format for Hot work / Entry To Confined Space Permit is enclosed as Annexure-2. Duly signed Dos and Donts for Hot Work Permit shall be attached with each Hot Work Permit. The same is enclosed as Annexure-2A. Similarly duly signed Dos and Donts for Confined Space Entry shall be attached with each Permit for Confined Space Entry. The same is enclosed as Annexure-2B. Before Issuing Permit for Entry into Confined Space, the requirement of Pre Entry checklist for Confined Space format shall be complied. The format for same is enclosed as Annexure-2C. The attendance of each entrant of confined space shall be taken by attendant at man way of equipment. The format for same is enclosed as Annexure-2D. Each confined space, where entry has been made is required to be box-up after obtaining necessary clearance. The format for Confined Space Box-up Clearance is enclosed as Annexure-2E.
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Excavation Permit and Clearances Excavation permit is required for carrying out any excavation inside Refinery. The format for Excavation Permit is enclosed as Annexure-3.
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Duly signed Dos and Donts during Excavation Work shall be attached with each Excavation Permit. The same is enclosed as Annexure-3A. Duly filled signed and registered Excavation Clearance is prerequisite for any Excavation Permit. The format for the same is enclosed as Annexure-3B. Wherever temporary closure of road / cutting of road or blockage of main roads is required in a refinery. The necessary approval shall be obtained in format for Road Closure, enclosed as Annexure-3C. The information about the closure of main road shall be circulated in format, enclosed as Annexure-3D. 7.4 Electrical Isolation and Energisation Permit and Clearances For all electrical isolation and energisation of electrical equipments (HT) Electrical Isolation and Energisation Permit-HT Permit is required. The same is enclosed as Annexure-4. For all electrical isolation and energisation of electrical equipments (LT) Electrical Isolation and Energisation Permit-LT Permit is required. The same is enclosed as Annexure-5. To work on High Tension (HT) line and / or equipment, Permit to work on High Tension (HT) Line /Equipment is required. The same is enclosed as Annexure-6. To work on Low Tension (LT) line and / or equipment, Permit to work on Low Tension (LT) Line /Equipment is required. The same is enclosed as Annexure-7. For Trip reset of HT equipment, the clearance shall be taken on format Trip Reset Clearance Certificate for HT Equipment. The same is enclosed as Annexure-6A. For Trip reset of LT equipment, the clearance shall be taken on format Trip Reset Clearance Certificate for LT Equipment. The same is enclosed as Annexure-7A. 7.5 Working at Height Permit For all working at height (of 2M or above) a permit for Working at Height is required. The format for same is enclosed as Annexure-8. Before erection, when scaffold materials are kept at site of erection, Pre Erection Checklist for Scaffold shall be carried out in prescribed form. The same is enclosed as Annexure-8A All tubular scaffolds needs to checked and certified before being used. The format for checking and certifying is enclosed as Annexure-8B. The medical certificate for workmen, required to work at height is required. The format for same is enclosed as Annexure-8C. ISMS Standard-1006 Page 11 of 34
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Radiation permit The all jobs, which generate ionizing radiation, Radiation Permit is required. The format for same is enclosed as Annexure-9.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK PERMIT All maintenance/ alteration/ construction jobs in the refinery shall be carried out under valid Permit to Work only. Normally operating personnel do not require work permit for carrying out routine work, however in exceptional cases where they are likely to be exposed to certain risks, work permit is required. The requirement of work permit in such cases is to be decided by FPS of the area/ Unit in-charge. Separate permit should be issued for each job. Multiple jobs in a single permit are prohibited, except Entry to confined space and hot work inside the confined space in particular equipment. In such cases a composite permit can be issued and permit must address all the applicable aspects for both the works. In a confined space where various agencies are required to work simultaneously, a risk identification and assessment may be carried out by a team of permit issuer and various executing agencies and the team may develop a plan for safe execution of work. The assessment will include a job safety analysis for each job separately as well as in totality. For job safety analysis please refer standard on Job Safety Analysis. The work plan is required to be approved by Management. In such cases a single permit for Entry into confined space can be obtained.
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Permits and clearances shall be in printed forms, in duplicate or triplicate, depending on nature of job, serially numbered, Format Number and different colour code should be adopted for different types of permits and clearances. Duly signed Dos and Donts for related jobs shall be attached with each permit and safety guidelines mentioned shall be complied at work site. Depending on nature of jobs, type of permit required shall be decided. Working at Height Permit' shall be required for working at a height of 2.0 meters and above on a temporary structure or on a fixed structure, not meant for carrying out particular job safely. For all scaffolds, pre-erection checklist in prescribed form shall be carried out before start of erection and the safety guidelines shall be complied. Safety harness with lifelines secured with a fixed structure is a must for working at height. Provision of safety net should also be made. All scaffolds shall be checked and certified in prescribed form before use. The workmen involved in working at height should have medical certificate from a doctor. Page 12 of 34
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I. All tools should be carried in tool kits to avoid their falling. II. Throwing or dropping of material/ equipment from height is prohibited. III. Avoid jumping from one member to another of a structure. Use proper passageway. IV. Both hands should be free, while climbing the ladder. Bypassing the steps of ladder should be avoided. V. Avoid movements on overhead beam without proper fall protection. For details of hazards, precautions and other safety features refer standard on Scaffold Safety and Working At Height. All excavation permit, excavation clearance is mandatory in prescribed form. Additionally for Closure of road, permission to be taken in prescribed form and information of the same shall be circulated to all concerned in prescribed format. For Excavation Permit jobs, the following shall be ensured: A warning or protective barricade of 1 meter height with red & white band/ self-glowing caution board should be provided around excavation site. Excavated material should be piled at least one meter away from the edge of the excavation / trench or depth of the trench whichever is more. Provision of minimum two entries/exits should be made. Additionally in case of long trench for each 7.5 M and part there of, there should one ladder. Safe angle of repose or proper shoring/strutting to prevent cave-in should be provided as per relevant codes and safe operating practices. Excavation clearance shall be obtained from various dept. in prescribed format before applying for excavation permit. 8.8 For Radiation Permit jobs, the following shall be ensured: A warning or protective barricade of 1 meter height should be provided around the surrounding area, meeting the distance requirement as mentioned in permit and radiation sings & symbols to be displayed prominently by permittee. 8.9 Permit issuing authority shall satisfy that permit conditions are met before issuing permit. It is also to be ensured that permit conditions are maintained in course of execution of the job. Before issuing a permit, equipment is to be inspected to ensure that the equipment/ facility is prepared for safe execution of the assigned work, the area is cleaned and all safety precautions have been adopted. Wherever necessary, ensure that equipment is isolated, drained/ depressurized, properly purged, water flushed, gas tested (including Page 13 of 34
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oxygen deficiency test) through portable gas meters and readings have been recorded in the permit. 8.11 No hot work shall be permitted unless the Explosimeter shows zero. Entry into confined space, where no hot work is to be carried out, may be permitted if combustible gases are up-to 5% of lower explosive limit (LEL). Entry with an air-supplied mask may be permitted with LEL up to 20 %. The oxygen level should be at least 19.5 vol. % and the concentration of toxic gases below the threshold limit (TLV for H2S- 10 PPM, CO- 50 PPM, Cl2- 1 PPM, NH3- 25 PPM & SO2- 2 PPM). Confined Space box-up clearance in prescribed form shall be obtained for only those spaces, where Confined Space Entry permit has been taken. The clearance shall be obtained in duplicate and a copy shall be returned to issuer on completion of work. For all Electrical isolation and energisation of equipment / line-HT or Electrical isolation and energisation of equipment / line-LT permit (Inter Dept.) shall be taken, depending on the case. Similarly Permit to work on HT line and Equipment or Permit to work on LT line and Equipment shall be taken by P&U Dept., depending on the case. Clearance certificate shall also be taken Trip Reset of HT Equipment or Trip Reset of LT Equipment as the case may be. For further details refer standard on Energy IsolationElectrical and Process. All concerned shall be trained on Work Permit System for proper implementation. 1 day training shall be mandatory for signatory of permit. Further refresher course shall be attended at a gap not exceeding 2 years. Area manager shall kept a record of such training ensure that no untrained person is signing the permit. He shall also initiate action in advance to train the person, whose validity is expiring. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERMIT SIGNATORIES: FIRE PERMIT SIGNATORY (FPS): FPS shall check the permit, submitted by GSI to assess the safety requirement mentioned in the permit for their adequacy and may check physically some critical checklist compliance such as gas test, isolation, tagging, LOTO implementation etc. and recommend corrective measures before signing the permit. For all critical activities, he will thoroughly check the work site condition (such as hot work in running unit / near OSW lines, working at height, entry in confined space, radiography etc.) and compliance of permit conditions at site before signing. With his experience he may visualize additional hazards/ risks in jobs, which needs to be addressed and will add this in permit for compliance. Before signing he shall ensure that conditions mentioned in permit by GSI is fully complied at site.
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He should withdraw the permit, if the conditions in permit/ clearance is violated or the job is no more safe due to some other reasons. The information about the withdrawal should be communicated to all concerned. 9.2 GAS SAFETY INSPECTOR (GSI)/ISSUER: To prepare the equipment/ facility/ area properly prepared before handing over for Maint./ Repair/ construction / inspection as per written down procedure. Ensure that equipment/ facility and area is safe for particular work. Permit is properly filled up and precautions are categorically mentioned. Gas test has been carried out, if required. (Gas test is mandatory for hot work and entry into confined space). GSI shall ensure before signing any work permit that the atmosphere tested is gas free or gas levels are within permissible limits for the assigned job and satisfy himself that all necessary precautions have been taken so that the atmosphere remains under control during the work. Avoid giving general/ vague remarks on permit, which is not specific. For working at height, ensure that there is provision of safe access to the work site and there is provision of ladder/ platform/ scaffold for safe execution of work. Check those scaffolds provided are with green tags. Ensure positive isolation of energy and decide about the extent of isolation required for the job. Refer chapter on Energy isolation- electrical and process. Permit or clearance shall not be issued until and unless he is satisfied that points mentioned in work permit has been fully complied and the area as such is safe to perform the particular work. Positive isolation of all energy sources shall be ensured for confined spaces. Close the permit on completion of work and retain the copy for at least three months. Copies of Hot work/ Entry into confined space shall be returned to Fire station after close out. Keep your copy of permit always with you. Dont sign the permit without authority. Receiver (Permittee) / Executing Authority: On issue of permit, Receiver (Permittee) should go through the permit and pass the instruction down the line as has been mentioned in the permit for compliance. In case of any doubt, he should clarify from Issuer. Do not sign without authority. Ensure that precautions mentioned in the permit are complied at site. Ensure that equipment being used is safe to perform the task in particular area. Ensure that all power driven equipment including the cables, insulation of cables & cable joints etc. are as per standard and are maintained in healthy condition. Make the permit available at work site all the time during the work. Work at specified location only. Ensure use of approved type of spark arresters on exhaust of every IC engine. The checking and certifying including providing tag on each scaffold shall be the responsibility of executing authority. All jobs shall be done as per established maintenance practices and relevant safety norms. Page 15 of 34
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Check and ensure availability of valid medical fitness certificate for workmen, working at a height of 2M or above under Work at Height permit. Clear the site on completion of work. Close the permit on completion of work and hand it over to issuing authority. REFINERY SHIFT MANAGER Carry out random check of work sites under permit, particularly the jobs at critical locations such as in process units in operation, Tank farm, Gantries, LPG facilities, construction sites etc. and take immediate corrective measures. He will log the same, report to concerned HOD and discuss in RSM meetings. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
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To assess necessity of job beyond normal working hours. To assess the adequacy of safety precautions mentioned in permit and may reinforce, if required. May get an independent check to see the safety compliance at site. FIRE STATION OPERATOR (DURING REGISTARTION) Check that authorized signatories have signed the permit at respective column. Permit is properly filled up such as period, location, nature of job etc. and all the columns of the checklist are addressed. Gas test has been done and their reading mentioned in case of Hot work and Entry into Confined Space permit. Report to Shift in-charge of Fire station, if stand by coverage form Fire station has been asked. DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER
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To check the need of blanket permit for the work and dyke cutting for a tank. Is the area safe for the job for the purpose of blanket permit? To assess the adequacy of safety precautions mentioned in permit and may reinforce, if required. May get an independent check to see the safety compliance at site. For dyke cutting check that resources are mobilized at site to arrest any accidental release of tank containment. WORK PERMIT PROCEDURE / GUIDELINES GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Refinery Management shall issue the appropriate authority limits for various types of permits. For blanket hot work and dyke cutting, permits should be obtained from DGM of concerned area and the facility should be restored as quickly as possible.
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Entire refinery shall be divided into various zones. For each zone, Gas Safety Inspector (GSI) and Fire Permit Signatory (FPS) shall be authorized. Normally, 'A' and 'B' grade officers are made GSI and officers in grade 'C' and above are designated as FPS. In addition, SRSM/RSM shall be authorized as FPS for the entire refinery. All HODs of their respective area are authorized to sign as FPS. Dy. General Manager/General Manager at Refinery units shall authorize Gas Safety Inspectors (GSI), Fire Permit Signatories (FPS) and Permittee/ receivers for all types of work permit. List of authorized Gas Safety Inspectors, Fire Permit Signatories and Permittee/ receivers shall be updated and issued to all concerned at least once in a year. All permits shall be clearly filled for validity of time & date, nature of work and location of work by permittee/ receiver before seeking permit from issuer. For obtaining work permit, permittee shall fill up above information and send duly signed copy to the issuer. Work permit is a document, which certifies that all practicable precautions have been taken for carrying out the job safely. Hence, it is desirable that the work permit form shall be filled up by the GSI after checking and ensuring that the site/ facility / equipment as mentioned in the permit is safe to perform the assigned job. GSI shall satisfy himself that all precautions have been taken to ensure that the work site is free from hydrocarbon & toxic gases and there is no oxygen deficiency and will remain so during execution of the job. After filling the permit format the issuer shall hand over the signed permit to receiver. In case of Hot work/ entry into vessel/ Boxing up of vessel/ excavation/ Vehicle entry permit, FPS has to crosscheck that the preconditions of permit is complied at site, before signing the permit. The receiver will go through the permit, check the compliance and sign the permit before carrying out the job. The receiver will pass the necessary instructions to working personnel as mentioned in the permit before start of job. In case, electricity is involved, GSI shall request P&U Department for electrical isolation in prescribed permit (Annexure-4). No work permit shall be issued unless electrical isolation is obtained. Extent of isolation for safe execution of job shall be as per standard on Energy isolation- electrical and process Permits shall be available and displayed at the job site while the job is being executed. The issuer and F&S Dept. shall retain their copies of work permit. All copies of permits shall be collected, signed and returned to the issuing authority after completion of the job by the permittee. It is to be ensured that the area has been cleared of all debris, scraps, additional materials etc. and all temporary electrical connections have been removed. The issuer on receiving back the permit would satisfy himself regarding completion of the job and that the area has been cleaned and made safe for operation. On confirmation he shall also sign the Cold work permit/ Working at height permit/ Radiation permit and keep the records of closed out permit for period of three months. In case of Hot work/ Entry to Confined Space and Excavation permit, the permit shall be forwarded to F&S Department along with the issuer's copy and the record of closed out permit shall be maintained at Fire & Safety Department for a period of three months. Page 17 of 34
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All permit must be displayed at work site at suitable locations. To protect the permit from weather condition, it shall be displayed in waterproof plastic cover. Wherever required a separate stand may be kept at site to display the permit. In specific cases such as Unit turnarounds the authority to sign / approve the permit can be sub-delegated for specific period by local management by an Office Order, issued by respective GM of the unit. However in all such cases, officers of IOCL be signatories of the permit. The location of hot work and road cut shall be indicated in Red Colour and green colour respectively (colored pin may be used) on refinery layout drawing, displayed in control room of Refinery Fire Station. COLD WORK PERMIT Cold Work Permit in Prescribed format shall normally be valid for single shift only and clearance on the same permit can be renewed/ extended up to a maximum of seven calendar days. GSI/ FPS of the area shall issue clearance renewal in each shift after checking permit conditions/precautions and complying the same. GSI/ FPS of the area is authorized to issue the permit. The permit is issued in duplicate. Original (yellow in colour) shall be issued to receiver /executer watermarked as Executer copy and 1st copy (white in colour) for issuer shall be watermarked as Issuer Copy. Permit shall be considered issued on signature of issuer and receiver. The original permit shall be water marked as issuer copy and duplicate as executer copy. Important Dos and Donts copy (preferably bilingual- English and local language) duly signed by Receiver and Issuer shall be attached to permit for Cold Work Permit. The copy shall be available at site along with original permit copy. HOT WORK/ ENTRY INTO CONFINED SPACE Hot work / Entry into Confined Space Permit shall be filled in prescribed form. For each entry into confined space permit, the compliance of Pre entry check-list for confined space is a prerequisite. Permit shall be issued in triplicate. The original (Pink in colour) shall be for permittee/ executer shall be water marked as Executer copy. The duplicate (white in colour) shall be watermarked as F&S Dept. copy and triplicate (green in colour) shall be watermarked as Issuer copy. The permit shall be issued equipment wise, specifying the exact location of work. Equipment number shall be categorically specified in the permit. Where the equipment number cannot be specified, the sketch of the area should be enclosed. In such cases the Hot work permit can be obtained for a distance of only 15 M on either side of hot work spot. Beyond 15 M from hot work spot, separate permit is required. Page 18 of 34
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Normally permit shall be considered issued for the job after Clearance renewal is signed by GSI and receiver. This clearance on the same permit can be renewed/ extended up to a maximum of seven calendar days. GSI/ FPS of the area shall issue clearance renewal in each shift after checking permit conditions and ensuring compliance. During Shut down Hot work / Entry into Confined Space shall be considered issued for job after Clearance renewal is signed. This clearance on the same permit can be renewed/ extended up to a maximum of fifteen calendar days and additional clearance sheets shall be attached with permit for extended clearance renewal. GSI/ FPS of the area shall issue clearance renewal in each shift after checking permit conditions and ensuring compliance of the same. Blanket hot work permit shall be issued with the authorization of DGM of issuing department for a period of maximum one month, where normal clearance renewal is not required on the same permit. While issuing permit the possible impact of nearby operating areas must be taken into consideration. For Q.C. Laboratory and Workshop or any place, where hot work is required almost everyday and the area is safe for the hot job, the blanket permit can be issued after compliance of permit conditions. Blanket hot work permit can be issued for project construction work in non-operating areas. However, for cutting process lines, specific permit shall be required. However in such cases executer shall constantly keep a watch to ensure that permit conditions are complied at site. For Hot work / Entry into Confined Space Permit after signature by both GSI and FPS shall be registered at Fire Station by F&S operator. Fire and Safety operator shall allot a number on the permit with validity and put his signature. Receiver/ permittee shall retain the original copy (pink in colour), Fire and Safety Department shall retain the duplicated copy (green in colour) and Issuer shall retain the triplicate copy (white in colour). For carrying out Hot work / Entry into Confined Space, Permit beyond normal working hours (General Shift) or on Sundays/Holidays, permission shall be obtained from HOD/DGM. In case concerned HOD/DGM is not available on duty, SRSM/RSM may give the permission on instruction from HOD/DGM for emergency/ urgent nature of job. The man way for entry in confined space shall be manned by Attendant all the times, till last man comes out from inside. He shall maintain attendance sheet for all entries in prescribed form. For carrying out Hot work / Entry into Confined Space beyond normal working hours (General Shift) or on Sundays/Holidays, the clearance shall be obtained from SRSM/RSM. Whenever hot job is discontinued at work site for a day due to some reason, when the hot work permit is valid, the executor has to make an entry in prescribed register at Fire Station in advance. Fire station shall be kept informed when no job is done under the valid hot work permit. The compliance of permit conditions must be ensured by signatories ( Issuer & permittee) before restarting the work. Page 19 of 34
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Dos and Donts copy (preferably bilingual- English and local language) shall be attached to permit signed by Receiver and Issuer for Hot work/ Entry into Confined Space permit. The copy shall be available at site along with original permit copy. All hot work permit shall get automatically cancelled on occurrence of fire against that permit, unless it is rechecked & certified by issuer & Fire and Safety department officer. All such permits shall be withdrawn and handed over to Fire Station by issuer/ receiver of the permit. For further details about hot work refer Standard on Hot Work and for entry into confined space refer standard on Confined Space Entry. All confined space, where man entry has been made against permit shall be boxed up after obtaining CONFINED SPACE BOX-UP clearance in prescribed form. Equipment and surrounding areas shall be checked to ensure that they are free from any inflammable gas using a portable gas tester. Frequency of repeating this test or the need for continuous monitoring shall be determined and shall be arranged accordingly. Gas testing of atmosphere shall be mandatory for all hot works and Entry into confined space permit. Any heavy oil deposit, dried vegetation or other flammable / combustible materials within 8 M of a hot work site shall be cleared away. No hot work shall be allowed within 15 M of any sample point, drain or relief valve outlet unless precautions have been taken to prevent the escape of flammable liquids and vapour. If there is any drain or ditches into which flammable liquid can escape, the drain shall be dammed and pumped dry within 15 M of the work site. The outlet of all units drain seals within 15 M of the hot work shall be plugged to isolate them from rest of the drain line. All drain covers and surface manhole covers within 15 M of hot work site shall be covered by flame retardant fabric cloths / wet tarpaulin and wet sand. Particular care shall be taken to ensure that these seals are maintained in good condition. If welding or grinding is to be done at height, then precautions shall be taken to prevent the spread of sparks and molten metal by surrounding the work area with fire-resisting or flame retarding tarpaulin. Arrangement shall also be made to quench and extinguish sparks and molten slag by applying water through a hose. A minimum number of 2 fire extinguishers shall be available for each hot work within 8 M from the place of work.
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A hose with a control type discharge nozzle, capable of reaching up to the hot work point and connected to fire hydrant shall be provided during all hot work. There shall be either be a continuous flow of water through the hose or it shall be kept pressurized up to the discharge nozzle. For detail safety requirements & precautions for hot work refer standard on Hot Work and for safety precautions during Entry into Confined Space including gas test, refer standard on Confined Space Entry. EXCAVATION PERMIT: For excavation permit, permittee shall obtain the Excavation clearance in prescribed format from the respective discipline like Area in-charge, Civil Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Telecom, IS, Production/ P&U, Instrumentation, Inspection and Fire & Safety as a prerequisite condition to Permit two days before commencement of work. The clearance form shall be in duplicate. Original for permittee (pink in colour) shall be watermarked as Executer copy and duplicate for F&S Dept. (white in colour) watermarked as F&S Dept. copy. Permit for excavation shall be in triplicate. Original (pink in colour) shall be watermarked as Executer copy, duplicate for GSI (white in colour) watermarked as F&S Dept. Copy and third copy (green in colour) watermarked as Issuer copy. For road cutting, approval from HOD of issuing Dept. in Excavation Permit shall be obtained. Additionally the permission for road blockade shall be obtained by E-I-C one day before commencement of working prescribed format. HOD (F&S) shall circulate the road blockade information to all concern one day before commencement of work. For detail please refer Standard on Safety during Excavation Work. In case of dyke cutting, permission of concerned DGM hall be obtained in prescribed form. For cutting tank dyke containing Hydrocarbons, the job should normally be carried out between sunrise & sunset and the site should be kept manned all the times. Wherever, job is of continuous nature, the cut dyke should not be left unattended; unless it is temporarily closed with sand bags, G.I sheets etc. to ensure that in case of any leak, the oil should not come out of the dyke enclosure. The Maximum validity of excavation clearance shall be for 15 days, except in case of construction sites & non-operational areas, where it shall be for a maximum period of 1 month. It shall be obtained at least 2 days before commencement of the work. If the work continues beyond one month, the fresh excavation clearance is required to be obtained. The excavation creance shall be followed by EXCAVATION PERMIT, which shall be obtained at least 1 day before commencement of job. Excavation permit shall be issued in triplicate. On issue, the original (Pink colour) shall be with executer, 1st copy with Fire Station and 2nd Copy with issuer of permit. On issue, the registration of permit is required to be done at Fire station. This will be done for a maximum period of maximum 7 days with renewal in each shift by GSI. However during
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shut down of units/ facilities the permit can be registered for maximum 15 days with shift wise renewal and during construction site for a maximum period of 30 days. Other appropriate Work Permits are also to be obtained prior to start of excavation work. Copy of excavation clearance shall be attached to the Excavation Permit and serial number of excavation clearance shall be mentioned on the Excavation Permit. In addition to an Excavation Clearance, a Cold Work Permit is required if hand tools are being used for excavation or a Hot Work Permit if powered tools or mechanical equipment are being used. For excavations more than 1.2 meter deep a Confined Space Entry Permit is required. Gas tests shall be done as per entry permit requirements. For any other work inside the excavation, appropriate work permits shall be obtained in addition to above. Executing Dept. officer (executor) shall ensure compliance to precautions specified on the Work Permits and Excavation Clearance. Issuing authority shall monitor these conditions. Each signatory of excavation clearance, who has underground facilities near to excavation site shall monitor the site daily while the excavation is in progress, to ensure that the respective underground facilities are not damaged. Issuer shall check the site for damages before closing the work permit. Excavations adjacent to building, structures, pipe tracks, etc., may require temporary supports or strutting. Concerned civil engineer (executor) shall sign the Work permit and provide the relevant safety recommendations. Certain recommendations may require to be implemented before starting of excavation work. Ladder shall be positioned projecting a minimum of 1 meter above the edge of the excavation. There should be at least two means of exit for persons working inside large excavation within 7.5 meters of travel distance. All walkways across any excavation shall be of scaffold construction with handrails (Refer chapter on Scaffold Safety). Jumping across excavations is not allowed. Executor shall barricade the excavation to avoid the hazard of persons and vehicles falling in. Reflective warning notices, traffic cones and flashing lights (only in non hazardous areas) should also be provided at the edge of excavation and at a safe distance ahead. During night, adequate illumination inside and outside the excavation shall be maintained as long as site is not restored to normal condition. All materials, equipment and excavated soil shall be kept at least one meter away to prevent "fall in" injuries and collapse of excavation. Page 22 of 34
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Executor shall inspect strutting and shoring materials before their use. Minimum section size for poling boards shall be 200mm x 50mm (8" x 2"), while walling 150mm x 50mm (6" x 2") and struts 100mm x 50mm (4" x 2"). Sheeting shall project at least 450mm (18") above ground level to prevent falling objects. Executor shall check the excavation safeguards, shoring, sloping and supporting system daily before starting the job and after every rainstorm or other hazard-increasing occurrence. Engine driven equipment should not be used inside confined excavations. If required, confined space precautions shall be followed. Exhaust gases from the engines of excavators, etc., shall be kept clear of the excavation. Trial excavations shall ensure safety of underground facilities before use of mechanical excavators. Excavation work shall cease if any underground services are discovered or damaged during excavation. Matter shall be reported to the concerned Division without delay. The work shall be restarted only after approval has been obtained from concerned Dept. and a new Work Permit obtained. Executor shall report any damage to underground services or any other incident immediately to the E-I-C and Area in-charge. Prevention of drowning: Adequate fencing, warning notices, etc., are to be provided around an excavation deeper than 1.2 meters and contains enough water to present the risk of persons being drowned. The fencing shall be removed only for the minimum time required for the passage of equipment and materials. If the excavation is in an area where persons could easily gain access, suitable rescue equipment such as safety harness with life line, lifebuoys, rescue jackets, inflatable boats etc shall be provided on or near the site.
10.5. ELECTRICAL ISOLATION AND ENERGISATION PERMIT Before issuing any permit for maintenance of equipment, having electrical connection, the Shift-in-charge (Operation) shall request the In-charge of P&U Dept. for isolating equipment electrically through format for Electrical Isolation and Energisation Permit-HT or Electrical Isolation and Energisation Permit-LT depending on the case. These permits have 3 parts with tear off facility; Part-III shall remain with Equipment custodian/ shift in-charge of operation. Permits are issued in duplicate. Request for isolation shall be made by Shift in-charge to Electrical operation (P&U). After isolation, one portion of permit (Part-I) shall be retuned to Operation in-charge. On completion of work the relevant portion of permit (Part-II) shall be forwarded by Equipment custodian / shift incharge of operation to electrical operation for re-energisation, which shall be done and a copy of permit (Part-II) shall be returned to Equipment custodian / shift in-charge of operation by electrical operation. Page 23 of 34
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Permit to work on HT line & Equipment or work on LT line & Equipment is an intra departmental protocol of Electrical Department and shall be used by Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Testing and Electrical operation. These permits have 3 parts with tear off facility and is issued in single copy. It shall be initiated by in-charge of electric maintenance (Part-1) and endorsed by Equipment custodian / shift in-charge of operation before forwarding the same to electrical operation for de-energisation. After deenergisation, Permit to work certificate (Part-II) shall be initiated by electrical operation, which will be forwarded to electrical maintenance, who will do the job and issue to Job completion Certificate in same form. Part-III of form for re-energisation shall be done by electrical operational and the certificate for re-energisation shall be issued in same form. Trip Reset Clearance Certificate for HT Equipment or Trip Reset Clearance Certificate for LT Equipment shall be issued is duplicate by Electrical Operation to Equipment Custodian / Shift In-charge of operation as per requirement . Lock out and Tag Out ( LOTO) of equipments/ facilities will be integral part of the electrical isolation and energisation permit system. After completion of maintenance activity, removal of man and material and clearing of site and ensuring that equipment is safe for operation, owner dept. agency shall declare that equipment is safe for operation and fill the clearance for charging which includes the date and time of returning the permit. After ensuring that equipment is safe for operation the electrical operation group shall energise the equipment. The date and time of energizing the equipment shall be recorded on permit. A list of personnel authorized for issuing electrical permits shall be issued by the HOD (P&U) and be prominently displayed in switchgear room. This list shall be updated annually or whenever there is a transfer/retirement of concerned personnel. For detail procedure refer standard on Energy Isolation- Electrical and Process. PERMIT FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT Permit for Working At Height issued in prescribed format shall be considered issued for job after Clearance renewal is signed. This clearance on the same permit can be renewed/ extended up to a maximum of seven calendar days. GSI/ FPS of the area shall issue clearance renewal in each shift after checking permit conditions and ensuring the compliance of the same. For carrying out job beyond normal working hours (General Sundays/Holidays, permission shall be obtained from respective HOD. Shift) or on
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Pre-Erection Checklist For Scaffold shall be filled up and requirement shall be fully complied before going for erection of any tubular scaffold. The checklist shall be in duplicate. Original copy shall be for executer and duplicate for issuer. All scaffolds shall be of tubular construction and checked using prescribed format and certified before being tagged. No working at height permit shall be issued unless the scaffold is checked and certified in prescribed form and tagged in green colour, showing Ready for Use. In case a scaffold is in continuous use for more than a week, it shall be re-checked and certified at an interval of every week. A scaffold is also required to be checked and certified, whenever any alternation / modification is done in scaffold or if the scaffolds are subjected to severe climatic conditions. All scaffold not ready for use shall be tagged in Red colour. For details please refer chapter on Scaffold Safety. The permit is issued in Triplicate. The original (green in colour) and 2nd copy (white in colour) will be for the Permittee/ Receiver. Issuing authority will retain 1st copy (white in colour). All ladder shall be inspected in prescribed format by custodian once in month. Pre-use of ladder shall be a carried out by user before every use in prescribed format. For formats please refer standard on Work at Height. The persons working at height should be medically examines for their fitness for working at height. The format for Medical Certificate is attached. The certified shall be issued by registered medical practitioner and it will be valid for a period not exceeding 1 year. RADIATION PERMIT Radiation Permit shall normally be issued valid for single shift only and clearance on the same permit can be renewed/ extended up to a maximum of seven calendar days. GSI/ FPS of the area shall issue clearance renewal in each shift after checking permit conditions. Radiation permit is divided into two parts. Part-2 will be filled by radiography agency and officer of inspection department will endorse the permit. The permittee/ receiver shall fill the permit for validity of time & date, nature of work and location of work before seeking permit from issuer. For obtaining work permit, permittee shall fill up above information and send duly signed copy to the issuer. After checking and filling the Part-1 of the permit format the issuer shall hand over the signed permit to receiver. The receiver will go through the permit, ensure the compliance and sign the permit before starting the job. GSI/FPS of the area is authorized to issue the permit. The permit is issued in duplicate, the original copy (Blue in colour) for receiver shall be water marked as Executer copy and duplicate copy (white in colour) for issuer shall be watermarked as Issuer Copy. Issue Of Permit
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Permittee i.e. under whose direct supervision the job is to be carried out shall raise the requirement for appropriate permit. All permits shall be issued in triplicate/ duplicate. Based on type of job, following permit shall be used: Cold Work Permit Hot Work/ Entry into Confined Space Permit Excavation Permit Permit for Working at Height Radiation Permit The permit for Electrical isolation and Energisation Permit shall be initiated by custodian of equipment (Operation in-charge), whereas Permit to Work on High Tension/ Low Tension Line / Equipment shall be initiated by in-charge of electrical maintenance. In case the job is planned to be executed through a contractor, permit shall be raised and signed by maintenance/project/ construction engineer and not by the contractor. The period of validity, in terms of the date, start time and completion time should be entered. The location of the work shall be specified clearly in terms of the plant, plant area, building, vessel or equipment. Identification number of the equipment shall be mentioned. Wherever it is necessary location sketch should be attached with the permit for clarity. Area in-charge / GSI shall check the permit conditions prescribed in the format. Permit shall be issued only after satisfying all the conditions. Additional precautions and remarks, if any, shall be clearly mentioned. All the items shall be marked appropriately in the boxes under heading Done and Not Required. Explanatory Notes To Work Permit On Cold Work, Hot Work/ Entry to Confined Space Explanatory notes to fill up the work permit and its check-listed items are elaborated below to amplify the underlying concepts and highlight their significance:
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d. Surrounding area checked / cleaned: Unsafe conditions for performance of work may arise from surrounding area. It should be cleaned-up to remove flammable material such as oil, rags, grass etc. e. Sewers, Manholes, Closed Blow Down (CBD) etc. and Hot Surfaces covered: Flammable gases may be released from nearby sewers. Hot un-insulated surfaces (equipment / pipelines) may provide a source of ignition and therefore, these are to be properly covered to prevent fires. f. Hazard from other routine / non-routine operations considered and persons alerted: Other activities (routine / non-routine) being carried out near-by, which can create conditions unsafe for performance of the permit work, should be taken into consideration and the concerned persons should be alerted accordingly. g. Equipment electrically isolated and tagged: Before issuing a permit, it shall be ensured that electrical isolation has been done, switches are locked-out and cautionary tags duly signed with date and time are attached. h. Running water hose / Portable extinguisher provided / Fire water system available: Running water hose and portable fire extinguisher are required to flush / dilute in case of release of any hazardous chemical or to quench sparks and to put out small fires immediately. In order to meet any contingency, it should be ensured that the fire water system including firewater pumps, storage, network etc. is checked and kept ready for immediate use. i. Equipment blinded / disconnected / closed / isolated / wedge opened: Equipment for which the work permit is being issued, should be isolated from the rest of the plant in order to ensure that there is no change in the work environment with respect to presence of toxic / flammable gases, liquids, hazardous chemicals etc. in the course of the work. Blinding is one of the most effective ways of isolation. Blinds should be installed as close to the equipment as possible. If lines cannot be blinded, these should be disconnected and the open ends should be made safe by installing pipe caps / plugs, blind flanges etc.
j. Equipment properly drained / depressurised: Equipment under pressure should be depressurised after isolation. This should be followed by draining / purging / water flushing etc. as the case may be. k. Equipment containing liquid hydrocarbons should be drained completely. There may be a possibility of overlooking of liquid collected in pockets or inaccessible areas such as level gauges, small nozzles / bleeders on vessels, laterals in pipe work etc. All low point drains should be in unplugged condition. l. Equipment properly steamed / purged: Purging of equipment (tanks, vessels, pipelines etc.) is done to make them free of flammable hydrocarbon and toxic gases. Steam / Inert Gas is used for gas freeing of vessels and pipes in refineries and other locations. Other means of purging is by displacement with water and final traces of gas removed by properly earthed air eductor. All high point vents should be unplugged while purging. It Page 27 of 34
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should be done in a systematic manner to cover the entire equipment / plant and continued till the concentration of toxic / flammable gas is lowered to allowable level. m. Equipment water flushed: Water flushing is an effective means of cooling, cleaning and even gas freeing of equipment. It is also employed to remove traces of acids / chemicals. Equipment metallurgy must be considered before using sea / saline water. Sometimes, flushing with demineralised water would be necessary depending upon the metallurgy of the equipment. n. Gas / Oxygen deficiency test done: Gas test includes measurement of: Hydrocarbons by Explosive meter. Oxygen Deficiency by Oxygen Meter. Toxic gases like Hydrogen Sulphide, Carbon Monoxide, Sulphur dioxide by multi-gas meter. Nickel Carbonyl, and Chlorine etc. by techniques like Indicator Tube method, Lead Acetate Paper etc. For details of gas testing refer standard on Confined Space Entry. o. Shield against sparks provided: Hot works like welding, grinding etc generates sparks, which can provide source of ignition to the surroundings. In order to protect operating area from the hazards of sparks generated, shields are to be provided to contain the sparks generated. The shield material shall be non-flammable and should be kept wet with water. p. Proper ventilation and lighting provided: Where natural ventilation is not available, fans / air eductors are provided. These are also required for speedy dispersal of fumes generated by welding job. Only approved reduced voltage extension lights (not exceeding 24 volts) are to be allowed for work inside confined space from consideration of personal safety. q. Proper means of exit provided: Proper means of exit is required in case of emergencies developed on account of the work or otherwise. Availability of an alternate route of escape should be considered. r. Area cordoned off and caution boards provided: To prevent any unwarranted entry in the work area and also to caution other personnel taking actions which may endanger people working on the permit job, precautionary tags / boards are to be provided to display like "No Entry" sign on roads or "Caution - Men at Work Inside" on the manhole of a vessel, "Danger - Radiography in progress" etc. s. Portable equipment / Hose nozzles properly grounded: As a precaution against static electricity generation, portable equipment / hose nozzles e.g. nozzle of a shot blasting gun, are to be grounded. Use of hydrocarbon lines for earthing should be avoided. 30 mili-amp circuit breaker shall be installed on electrical circuits / cables feeding power supply to portable equipment.
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t. Trained Attendant provided for entry to confined space: Whenever a person is entering in a confined space, minimum two designated trained persons shall be kept at the man-way or entry point. The designated person shall be in constant communication with the persons inside the confined space and take corrective action in case of any emergency situation. u. Standby personnel provided for fire watch from Process / Maintenance / Contractor / Fire Department: Depending on the criticality of the job, work permit issuer shall decide the type of standby to be provided i.e. from which department, of which level, how many and also additional fire fighting support facilities etc. v. Iron Sulphide removed / kept wet: Pyrophoric substances may be present in operating area / equipment handling hydrocarbon. Iron Sulphide scale is the most common pyrophoric substance encountered. These should be either removed to safe locations or kept wet all the time to prevent their auto-ignition. w. Checked spark arrestor on mobile equipment: No vehicle / engine without PESO approved spark arrestor shall be permitted in operating areas. x. Checked for oil / gas trapped behind lining in equipment: Before undertaking hot jobs, a check should be done for oil / gas trapped behind lining in the equipment. y. Communication Facility to stand by persons : Adequate communication facility (if required intrinsically safe or hand free communication) shall be provided to standby persons to remain in touch with persons inside confined space during the job and respond quickly, if help required. z. Attendant person with rescue equipment/ SCBA : Attendant at man-way of confined space shall be trained in rescue and use of respirator equipments and shall have the facility at site, to extend help whenever required. He shall communicate effectively to emergency teams, if so required. aa. Continuous inert gas flow arranged: This is required where entry into confined space is required in inert atmosphere. The continuous inert gas flow shall be arranged in order to maintain the oxygen concentration and other gases within limit. 10.10 Precautions For Working At Height: 10.10.1 Scaffolding (Refer Standard on Scaffold Safety) (i) The erection of any tubular scaffold shall not begin before the checking of scaffold material at site (w.r.t quality and quantity), preparations at site, availability of PPE, availability of trained personnel for erection etc. in prescribed format on Pre Erection Checklist for Scaffold. The requirements of checklist must be complied before start of erection of scaffold at site. This check-list shall be filled up in duplicate. The original shall be retained by executer and 1st copy with issuer (area in-charge). All scaffolds after erection must be checked and certified in prescribed form by scaffold supervisor and Officer of executing Dept. Page 29 of 34
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All scaffolding shall be inspected after completion of erection and then at least every seven days or after weather likely to have affected stability of scaffold or on all alterations. (iii) All Scaffolds, which has been checked and certified for use shall be tagged with Green card duly filled and signed by scaffold supervisor and Officer of executing Dept. All incomplete scaffold, scaffold under modification/ alteration / not fit for use shall have Red tag , Green Tag: Means scaffold is safe for use. The tag should be properly filled up and signed. Red Tag: Means not for use. (iv) Scaffold erected on firm ground and sole plate & base plate have been used. A good base is essential, so that the ground or floor on which the scaffolding is going to stand should be carefully examined. Soil or made up ground will need consolidating. Sole plates at least 9" x 1" (230 mm x 40 mm) cross section are required to spread the load on earth, made up ground, asphalted surface etc. Sole plates shall extend under at least two standards and joints shall be positioned so that they fall within one half to one third of the distance between any two adjacent standards. At the end standard the sole plate shall project a similar distance. No sole plate is required if scaffold is erected on concrete surface. However base plates are compulsory for all scaffolds. Platforms have been provided with Toe board, guardrail & area below is barricaded. TOE-BOARD (Also known as a Kicking Board) - A board positioned at the edge of a platform or place so as to prevent persons, tools and materials falling from the platform or place. GUARDRAIL - (Also known as a Handrail) - A tube connected at the edge of platform and other places to prevent persons falling from platform or place at a height of about 1M form platform. For all work platforms TRAP means any gap in floor of platform or 1 of more, TRIP means overlapping of scaffold boards or any projection on floor of platform, which may cause trip of person and FREE FROM FALL means the platform provided with adequate Toe guard, Guard rail and Mid-rail to avoid any fall from height. (vi) Proper means of access to the scaffold including use of standard aluminum ladder shall be provided. Access to a working platform is best achieved by providing a separate ladder tower (for high scaffolds) or cantilevered access platform so as not to obstruct the platform and to minimize the possibility of persons falling through the gap in the guardrail or decking For details of scaffold refer Standard on Scaffold Safety. 10.10.2Roof Work (For detail refer Standard on Working at Height)
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All roof-work operations should be pre-planned and properly supervised. Roof work shall only be undertaken by workers who are physically and psychologically fit and have the necessary knowledge and experience for such work. Work on roofs shall not be carried on in weather conditions that threaten the safety of workers. Crawling boards, walkways and roof ladders shall be securely fastened to a firm structure. Roofing brackets shall fit the slope of the roof and be securely supported. Where it is necessary for a person to kneel or crouch near the edge of the roof, necessary precautions shall be taken. On a large roof where works have to be carried out at or near the edge, a simple barrier consisting of crossed scaffold tubes supporting a tubing guardrail may be provided. For detail refer Standard on Working at Height. All covers for openings in roofs shall be of substantial construction and be secured in position. Roofs with a pitch of more than 10 shall be treated as sloping. When work is being carried out on sloping roofs, sufficient and suitable crawling boards or roof ladders shall be provided and firmly secured in position. During extensive work on the roof, strong barriers or guardrails and toe-boards shall be provided to stop a person from falling off the roof. Where workers are required to work on or near roofs or other places covered with fragile material, through which they are liable to fall, they shall be provided with suitable roof ladders or crawling boards strong enough and when spanning across the supports for the roof covering to support those workers. A minimum of two boards shall be provided so that it is not necessary for a person to stand on a fragile roof to move a board or a ladder, or for any other reason.
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10.10.3 Work on Tall Chimneys i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) For the erection and repair of tall chimneys, tubular scaffolding shall be provided. A safety net shall be maintained at a suitable distance below the scaffold. The scaffold floor shall always be at least 65 cm below the top of the chimney. Under the working floor of the scaffolding the next lower floor shall be left in position as a catch platform. The distance between the inside edge of the scaffold and the wall of the chimney shall not exceed 20 cm at any point. Catch platforms shall be erected over: The entrance to the chimney; Passageways and working places where workers could be endangered by falling objects. For climbing tall chimneys, access shall be provided by: Page 31 of 34
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Stairs or ladders; A column of iron rungs securely embedded in the chimney wall; Other appropriate means such as access tower, elevator etc. When workers use the outside rungs to climb the chimney, a securely fastened steel core rope looped at the free end and hanging down at least 3 m shall be provided at the top to help the workers to climb on to the chimney. While work is being done on independent chimneys the area surrounding the chimney shall be enclosed by fencing at a safe distance. Workers employed on the construction, alteration, maintenance or repair of tall chimneys should not:
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Work on the outside without a safety harness attached by a lifeline to a rung, ring or other secure anchorage; Put tools between the safety harness and the body or in pockets not intended for the purpose; Haul heavy materials or equipment up and down by hand to or from the workplace on the chimney; Fasten pulleys or scaffolding to reinforcing rings without first verifying their stability; Work alone; Climb a chimney that is not provided with securely anchored ladders or rungs; Work on chimneys in use unless the necessary precautions to avoid danger from smoke and gases have been taken. Work on independent chimneys shall not be carried on in high winds, icy conditions, fog or during thundering/lightening. All persons intended to work on chimney shall be exposed to medical examination and must carry valid Medical Certificate, showing their fitness for the job in prescribed form. Validity of such certificate shall be only 1 year.
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10.11 Surrendering of Work Permit On completion of a Cold work, Radiation and Working at height, the permits (original with copies) shall be signed by permittee and returned to the issuer. The issuer shall retained the copies of various permits in chronological order in folder for a period of minimum 3 months from the date of closure of permit or from the date of commissioning of facilities, whichever comes later. On completion of a Hot work/ Entry to Confined Space and Excavation, the permit (original and copies) shall be signed by permittee and returned to the issuer along with clearance certificate. The issuer will then send the permits to F&S Department along with their copies. F&S Department shall record the completion of the job and keep the permits (with all copies) for record. Hence, after completion of the job, shift in-charge of F&S shall retained the copies of various permits in chronological order in folder for a period of minimum 3 months from the date of closure of permit or from the date of commissioning of facilities, whichever comes later.
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In case of serious lapse or violation of permit conditions, where safety of the working personnel or equipment is likely to be affected, the execution of the job can be stopped by permit issuing/ executing dept, Fire and Safety personnel, RSM or any other personnel authorized by the management for the purpose. In case of any accident or fire at the work site, the permit shall get automatically cancelled. Fresh permit shall be obtained for restarting the job. 10.12 Surveillance and Withdrawal of permit The permit issuing authority and executing authority shall inspect the work site frequently to ensure that permit conditions are being complied and maintained. Officers and staff of F&S Dept. shall make surprise checks at the sites where jobs against work permit are in progress. Surprise checks shall be carried out on a structured checklist and findings shall be documented. Date and time of such surprise checks shall be recorded. The corrective measures shall also be taken. The permit can be withdrawn by issuing authority, executing authority, F&S personnel, RSM or any person authorized by management in case of violation of permit condition, plant emergency or any other unsafe situation. 11. Training and Awareness Any person who is authorized to issue or receive the work permit shall be imparted training for a period of not less than one day covering various aspects of work permits system. Further all the person authorized to issue/ receive the work permit shall be given a minimum of one day training once in two year on the work permit system and records maintained. Training and awareness programs are to be organized from time to time for issuer & receiver of permit to make them conversant about work permit system. These programs should include class room as well as on the job training like Filling of permits, assessing hazards and correction, Work Permit procedure Atmosphere monitoring with portable gas testers. Use of PPE including SCBA & airline respirators Carrying out different jobs safety Awareness programs should be arranged in the form of Class room training as well as On the job training for contractors (Supervisor and their workmen) about work permit system. 12. REVIEW Review of work permit system shall be carried out at least every once two years or following a major and/or high-potential incident / accidents or change in statuary requirements / norms. ISMS Standard-1006 Page 33 of 34
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AUDIT OF WORK PERMIT SYSTEM The Work Permit System shall be audited at least annually by a multi disciplinary team constituted by refinery management for the purpose. For the audit the detail format shall be developed by the refineries. The audit shall include checking of procedure for permit/ clearances being followed and physical check at site. The guidelines for audit checklist are as follows: The permit, clearances and format have been properly filled up and recommendations are mentioned categorically. The permit signatories including HOD and DGM are trained and they have been trained within 2 years. Check the content of training program to assess the coverage on Work Permit System . Ask questions from workmen, supervisors, and signatories of permit about their knowledge on subject to assess the effectiveness of training program. Check for training record of toolbox talk and effectives of training. Check for detail procedure including closing of permits, record keeping. Check work sites to observe deviation from procedures, permits, clearances and format. REFERENCE OISD STD.-105 OISD GDN-192 PETROLEUM ACTS & RULES AND FACTORIES ACT OSHA STD- 29CRF 1910.146 OSHA 1910.1200 SAFE WORK IN CONFINED SPACES BOOKLET BY HSE, UK GUIDELINES ON SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BY IOCL, SHE, CO. SAFETY MANUALS OF IOCL REFINERIES
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ISMS Standard-1006
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ANNEXURE-1 Format No. IOCL/Name of Refinery/CW/ 01 INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. Sl. No. ____________ REFINERY COLD WORK PERMIT
Work clearance From : __________ Hrs. of date_________ To ________ Hrs. of Date________ Issued to (Department/ Section/ contractor) .. Exact Location of work (Area/ Unit/ Equipment No. etc.) . Nearest Fire Alarm Point : Description of work ___________________________________________________________________________ Sign. of Permittee _____________ THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE CHECKED BEFORE ISSUING THE PERMIT (Tick mark in the appropriate box. Checklist items marked with asterisk ( * ) shall be complied by receiver) Sr Item Done Not Sr Item Done Not No. Reqd. No. Reqd. 1 Equipment / Work Area 6 Equipment water flushed inspected 2 Surrounding area checked, 7 Equipment properly cleaned and covered steamed / purged 3 Equipment 8 Proper ventilation and blinded/disconnected / lighting provided closed / isolated / wedge opened 4 Equipment properly drained 9* Area cordoned off & and depressurized caution boards / tags provided. 5 Equipment electrically 10 Gas test: HC / Toxic etc. isolated and tagged vide HCs = % LEL Permit no. ------------------Toxic gas = PPM Remarks: 1. The activity has the following expected residual hazards (Tick the relevant items): Lack of Oxygen H2S Gas Toxic Gases Combustible gases Pyrophoric Iron Steam Condensate Corrosive Chemicals Others , if specify
2. Following additional PPE to be used in addition to standards PPE (Helmet, Safety Shoes, Hand gloves, Boiler suit) (Tick the relevant items): Face Shield Goggles Dust Respirator Fresh Air Mask Lifeline Safety Harness Compressed Air Set Earmuff Others
3.Additional precaution if any: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ FIRE PERMIT SIGNATORY (FPS) / GAS SAFETY INSPECTOR (GSI)/ ISSUER Signature :____________ Date _________ Name: ____________________________ Designation: ___________Tel. No.: ______ PERMITTEE (RECEIVER) Signature :_____________ Date _________ Name: ______________________________ Designation: ___________ Tel. No.: ______
Closing of the work permit: Receiver : Certified that the subject work has been completed / stopped and area cleared Issuer: Verified that the job has been completed and area cleared and is safe from any hazard.
Signature
Signature
Clearance Renewal: Time Date From To Gas Test Additional Reading precautions if any,
( Permit No : Issuer Name and designation of GSI / FPS Receiver Signature of Permittee
General Instructions: 1. The work permit shall be filled up carefully and accurately in clear handwriting ensuring that complete information is provided in all the sections / subsections and none of column is left blank. Sketches should be provided wherever possible to avoid miscommunication. 2. Appropriate safe guards and required personnel protective equipment (PPEs) shall be determined by a careful analysis of the potential hazards and the operations to be performed prior to starting the work. 3. Requirement of standby personnel from Process / Maintenance / Contractor / Fire & Safety etc if any shall be mentioned in the additional requirement. 4. In case of fire alarm all work must immediately be stopped. In case of Emergency Sirens, all work must be stopped and all nonessential personnel must leave work site and processed to designated areas. 5. For renewal of work clearance, the issuer shall ensure that the conditions are satisfactory for the work to continue. If the conditions have changed, it may be necessary to issue a new permit or amend the existing permit. 6. This permit shall be valid for a period of 8 hours only, unless it is renewed/ extended. This clearance on the same permit can be renewed / extended up to a maximum of seven calendar days. 7. Original permit must be available at work site at all times. 8. On completion of the work, the permit shall be closed and returned to the issuer. 9. The permit shall be issued in duplicate. Original permit (Yellow) shall be issued by receiver/ executer and duplicate (White) shall be retained by issuer. 10. Enclose important Dos and Donts duly signed with each permit. 11. Safety Toolbox talk has to be ensured by receiver before start of work and record for the same shall be maintained. 12. Obtain separate permit for Working at Height, if required.
___________ REFINERY
ANNEXURE-2
DOS & DONTS FOR COLD WORK (Attach with all Cold work permit)
Permit No.-
Dos:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ensure the availability of valid work permit before start of work. Ensure that work permit conditions are fully complied at site. Equipment should be properly isolated from all sources of energy before start of work. Ensure that walkways and passages are free from all slip/ trip and fall hazard. All draining of oil should be in closed OW&S system and the draining of oil on floor will make the work area and area around the work unsafe. 6. Ensure proper illumination of work place while working in dark. 7. Ensure use of non-sparking tools in Hydrogen/ Flare / LPG / etc. service lines / Equipment and areas such as in LPG storage, bottling and loading area, HGU, Gantries etc. 8. Executor should ensure the quality of hand tools and their health. 9. Always first wedge open the flanges. 10. Use of proper PPE must be ensured during cold work by executor. Use of safety helmet and shoe is mandatory for all works inside refinery 11. While carrying out cold work inside confined space, proper ventilation and illumination should be ensured before start of job. 12. Electric cable should be free from joints with sound insulation. Portable electrical equipment should have no loose connections. 13. All portable/ mobile electrical equipment should be connected with ELCB. 14. Executor should ensure that the lifting machine (Crane), tools & tackles are properly tested and SWL and date of testing is displayed on equipment. 15. Barricading of the area below lifting machine (Crane), chain pulley blocks etc. should be ensured before starting the job. 16. Gas test should be carried out before issuing cold work permit, wherever required. 17. Remove all scarps and unused material from site on completion of work. 18. Executor should know the nearest Fire Alarm point, Fire Order, Fire Station phone number (..), First-Aid center phone no. (.), nearest safety shower, Escape route & location of designated assembly points and siren code before start of work.
Donts:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Never stand or work under suspended loads. Never enter work area without safety helmet and shoe. Do not wear loose/ synthetic cloths while on work Do not use short cuts on work Do not use lamp of more than 24 V while working in confined space. Do not run a machine without putting back the guard on its exposed moving part.
(Signature of receiver)
(Signature of issuer) 5
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Refineries Division) ________REFINERY PERMIT FOR HOT WORK / ENTRY INTO CONFINED SPACE
(Strike out if not applicable)
PERMIT TYPE NORMAL SHUT DOWN
Permit Regn. No.: Previous Permit Regn. No.: Registered by: ____________(Signature) Name: ___________________________ Date: _____________
Please tick [] in required permit type
BLANKET
Work Clearance From ______ Hrs.of date _________ To ______ Hrs. of Date _________ (Valid for the shift unless renewed) Issued to (Department / Section / contractor) _________________________________________ Work order No. ___________________ Exact Location of work (Area / Unit / Equipment No. etc.) _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Nearest Fire Alarm No.__________ Description of work _____________________________________________________________ ___________________ Name of Permittee __________________________ Date ___________ [Signature of Permittee]
Sr. Item No. A General points 1 Equipment / Work Area inspected 2 Surrounding area checked, cleaned and covered 3 Sewers, manholes, CBD etc and hot surfaces nearby covered 4 Considered hazard from other operations and concerned persons alerted. 5 Equipment blinded/disconnected / closed / isolated / wedge opened 6 Equipment properly drained and depressurized 7 Equipment properly steamed / purged 8 Equipment water flushed 9 Free access for approach of fire tenders has been
Done
Not Sr. Not Item Done Reqd. No. Reqd. 10 Iron sulfide removed / kept wet 11 Equipment electrically isolated and tagged vide permit no. 12 Gas Test: HCs = % LEL; O2 = % Toxic gas = ppm, 13* Running water hose / Fire extinguisher provided. Fire water system available. 14* Area cordoned off and Precautionary tags / Boards provided. For Hot work / Entry to confined Space 1 Proper ventilation and Lighting providing 2 Proper means of exit / escape provided 3 Standby personnel provided from Process / Maint / Contractor / Fire / Safety dept. 4 Checked for oil and Gas trapped behind the lining in Equipment 5* Shield provided against spark 6* Portable equipment / nozzles properly grounded
maintained.
7* Attendant at man way provided for entry into confined space (2 Persons) Not Reqd.
Sr. No.
Not Sr. Reqd. No. For Hot work / Entry to confined Space Item Done
Item
Done
8* Adequate communication provided to stand by person. 9* Trained Attendant provided with rescue equipment/ SCBA. 10 Space adequately cooled for safe entry of person. 11 Continuous inert gas flow arranged. 12 Check for Earthing / ELCB of all temporary electrical connections being used for welding
13* Gas cylinders are kept outside the confined space. 14* Checked spark arrestor on mobile equipments 15 Welding machine checked for safe location 16 Permit taken for working at height vide permit no. For Vehicle Entry 1* Approved type Spark Arrestor on the mobile equipment / vehicle provided.
Remarks: 1. The activity has the following expected residual hazards [Tick () the relevant items]:
O2 Deficiency H2S Gas 2. Toxic Gases Combustible gases Pyrophoric Iron Steam Condensate Corrosive Chemicals Others Please specify others
Following PPEs shall be used in addition to standard PPEs i.e. Helmet, Safety Shoes, Hand gloves & Boiler Suit [Tick () the relevant items] Face Shield Dust Respirator Fresh Air Mask Lifeline Safety Harness Compressed Air set Ear Muffler Others (if any), Please specify
Goggles 3.
Additional Precautions [if any]_____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Signature Designation Name Date Tel. No.
Recipient Fire Permit Signatory (Issuer) Gas Safety Inspector (GSI) Permittee / Receiver Functional DGM [#] Concerned Area HOD / RSM [**] Executing HOD [**]
Not Applicable - Do - Do -
[**]: Concerned Area HOD / RSM shall sign when Hot Work / Entry into Confined Space Permit is needed beyond normal working hours / round the clock / Sundays & holidays. [#]: Functional DGM shall sign if the Job requires blanket permit where clearance renewal is not required.
General Instructions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Work Permit shall be filled up carefully and no column shall be left blank. Provide sketches, if required. Appropriate safe guards and PPEs shall be determined by analysis of the potential hazards prior to starting the work. In case of fire alarm all work must immediately be stopped. In case of Emergency Sirens, all work must be stopped and all non-essential personnel must leave work site and proceed to designated areas. Only certified vehicle / engines and permitted type of electrical equipment and tools are allowed in operating areas. Welding machines should be located in non-hazardous and ventilated areas. Gas test is mandatory. No hot work shall be permitted unless the explosive meter reading is Zero. Vessel entry, where no hot work is to be carried out, shall be permitted if combustible gases are up to 5% of lower explosive limit [LEL]. Entry with an air-supplied mask shall be permitted with LEL of up to 20%. The Oxygen level shall be at least 19.5% vol. and the concentration of toxic gases below the threshold limits [TLV of H2S: 10 ppm & CO: 50 ppm]. When a person is entering confined space, the receiver must keep minimum two trained attendantsdesignated persons at the manhole or entry point. For renewal of work clearance, the issuer shall ensure that the conditions are satisfactory for the work to continue. If the conditions have changed, it should be necessary to issue a new permit or amend the existing permit. Permit shall be considered issued for job after Clearance renewal is signed. This clearance on the same permit can be renewed / extended up to a maximum of seven calendar days, except in case of plant shutdown, where permit can be issued for a maximum period of 15 days. Blanket permit may be issued for a maximum period of 30 days. During the registration period of permit, if job is not done for a day or more (except holidays/ Sundays), receiver shall enter in prescribed register at Fire Station in advance about the discontinuity of job. This permit must be available at work site at all times. On completion of the work, the permit must be closed and submitted to F&S as record by receiver. Hot work shall include welding, grinding, gas cutting, burning, open flame, soldering, shot blasting, chipping, riveting, drilling, camera flashing, power tools, IC engines, Mixer machines, use of certain non explosion proof equipment, vehicle entry or any other activities which may generate heat or spark. The permit shall be issued in triplicate. Permittee shall retain pink copy, first copy shall be retained with F&S and second copy shall be remained with issuing authority, all these copies shall however bear the Fire Station Registration Number. Permit issuing authority, RSM & F&S personnel or any authorized officer can check the permit / stop the job and even cancel the permit on safety norms violation any time. Enclose important Dos and Donts duly signed with each permit. All precautions given in permit must be clearly adhered by the permittee. Daily Toolbox talk / safety briefing to be ensured by the permittee before start of job. A register on toolbox talk shall be kept at site as record and signed by personnel associated with the work.
8. 9.
10.
15.
20. Pre-use check of portable gas testers must be done to ensure its operability by GSI before the gas test at work site.
Clearance Renewal:
Signature With Name and Designation Signature of Concerned area HOD** Endorsement by F&S** Additional Precautions [if any], Otherwise mention NIL Time [hrs.] Gas Test Values for HC, Toxic and O2 etc. [Write names of toxic gases______ ___________ ___________ __________] Gas Test: HC: %LEL Toxic: PPM % O2 : Gas Test: HC: %LEL Toxic: PPM O2 : % Gas Test: HC: %LEL Toxic: PPM % O2 : Gas Test: HC: %LEL Toxic: PPM O2 : % Gas Test: HC: %LEL Toxic: PPM % O2 : Gas Test: HC: %LEL Toxic: PPM % O2 : Gas Test: HC: %LEL Toxic: PPM O2 : % Gas Test: HC: %LEL Toxic: PPM % O2 : Gas Test: HC: %LEL Toxic: PPM O2 : % Gas Test: HC: %LEL Toxic: PPM O2: %
From
GSI / FPS
Permittee
(**): When Work Permit has been issued for Normal Working Hours but work is anticipated to be extended beyond Normal Working Hours, concerned area HOD shall endorse permission with signature
RSM
Date
To
ANNEXURE 2A
Dos:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Ensure the availability of valid work permit and clearance before start of work. Ensure that work permit conditions are fully complied at site. Area shall be free from all flammables & combustibles and the OWS man-ways, drains etc., where there is likelihood of presence of hydrocarbon during the course of work shall be covered and sealed. In case of gas welding/ cutting, cylinders (acetylene cylinder must) should be kept in upright position and these should be easily identifiable by its colour. Hose connections of gas cylinders should be checked before starting of hot job. The hoses must be free from all cuts & kinks and distinct in color (Maroon for acetylene and black for oxygen). Executor must ensure use of proper PPEs during hot work. In case of welding/ cutting/ gauging etc., it should be ensured that spark is arrested at site only, especially while carrying out hot work at height. Executer shall ensure use of flash back arrestor in gas cylinders while using oxy-acetylene sets. Use welding lighters only to light the welding torch. While carrying out hot work inside confined space, proper ventilation and illumination should be ensured before start of job. Electric cable shall be free from joints with sound insulation. Portable electrical equipment should have no loose connections. All portable/ mobile electrical equipment shall be connected with ELCB. Executor shall ensure that the lifting machine (Crane), tools & tackles are properly tested and SWL and date of testing is displayed on equipment. Barricading of the area below lifting machine (Crane) should be ensured before carrying out the job. Gas test shall be carried out before issuing hot work permit and the work area must be free from hydrocarbon. Executor shall ensure that all vehicles entering inside battery area have a CCE approved spark arrestor on exhaust. Vehicle shall move on designated route only. Executor must know the nearest Fire Alarm point, Fire Order, Fire Station phone number (_________), First-Aid center phone no. (_______), nearest safety shower, Escape route & location of designated assembly points and siren code before start of work. Executor shall ensure the quality of hand tools and their health. Ensure valve cap on cylinders during storage and transportation, if shrouds are not provided.
18.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Donts:
Never stand or work under suspended loads. Never enter work area without safety helmet and safety shoe. Do not wear loose/ synthetic cloths while on work. Do not use short cuts on work Do not use lamp of more than 24 V while working in confined space. Do not use electrode holders as cable connectors for extension of welding cable. Never keep acetylene cylinders in horizontal condition, even if they are empty. Never use grinder without wheel guard on abrasive wheels.
8.
Recipient
RECEIVER
ISSUER 5
__________ REFINERY DOS AND DONTS FOR ENTRY INTO CONFINED SPACE ( Attach with all Entry into vessel Permit)
Permit No.
DOS : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Check for valid work permit Entry into Confined Space before entry into confined space. Ensure that the confined space is positively isolated from your source of energy and has been made free from harmful gases. Proper ventilation and illumination of space must be ensured. Wherever forced ventilation is used. The gas test should be carried out after minimum 10 minutes of stopping the eductor / fan / blower. Thorough gas test must be carried out before issuing permit to ensure that there is no pocket of gas available inside and the place is safe for performing the particular task inside confined space. For entry of person the concentration of toxic gases should not exceed TLV and oxygen must be minimum 19.5 % by volume. Use suitable respiratory protection for entry in the confined space, having oxygen deficiency or having toxic gases more than TLV. Attendant should be available all the times at man way entry of confined space, till the work is in progress inside. The permit should be available with him and he shall maintain attendance in prescribed form (Annexure-2D ). Attendant must be in constant touch with persons working inside and know the actions to be taken for rescue / emergency handling, if so required. The low voltage light limited to 24 V should be allowed inside confined space. All electric connection shall be provided with ELCB. Wherever possible lifelines with safety harness should be used for entry into confined space. Special precautions are required for entry into inert gas atmosphere. It requires the controlled condition inside confined space as well as mandatory use of compressed breathing air supply to person going inside with alternate air supply arrangement. Keep at least 2 access / exit for each confined space, wherever possible. The access should be unobstructed, approachable and free from all emergency use. Use required PPE and personal gas monitors while entering inside. Use of Safety helmet and safety shoe is mandatory for all work areas. Use air mask for areas, where there is likelihood of accumulation of gas during the work such as in severs, OWS line etc.
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8. 9. 10. 11.
12. 13.
The person in confined space should pass the warning signal to stand by person in case of any suffocation/ difficulty for help. 15. Carry out regular gas test of confined spaces, where there is possibility of gas generation due to nature of work, being performed inside such as removal of sludge, hot works etc. DONTS Do not use light of more than 24 V inside confined space. 1. 2. Do not give any other responsibility to stand by person, which may cause his absence at man way. 3. Do not obstruct the man ways from any side of confined space.
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( Signature of receiver )
(Signature of Issuer )
ANNEXURE-2C Format No.-IOCL/Name of Refinery//CS/02 Sl. No. PRE ENTRY CHECKLIST FOR . CONFINED SPACE (To be filled up and complied before each entry into confined space. The compliance shall be followed by Confined space entry permit) .Refinery Associated Permit : Hot Work/ Vehicle entry Permit Confined Space Entry Permit Radiography Permit Electrical isolation/ Energisation Permit Cold Work Permit Excavation Permit Working at height permit
A. Exact location of work: (Unit/ Area/ Equipment No.) .. B. Description of work:. C. Expected date and time of entry Expected date of completion. D. Maximum No. of entrants allowed : E. Name of trained attendant for entry (Training validity 1 years)
Name
Trained on
Name
Trained on
Name
Trained on
Name
Trained on
G. Communication facility provided and procedure established : Yes (must be yes only) H. Rescue Procedure established: Yes (must be yes only) I. All electrical equipment is of intrinsically safe/ FLP type Done