Professional Documents
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CoW / ISSoW
Handbook
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
4.17
5.0
5.1
5.2
Shift Change.................................................................................................. 12
Crew Change ................................................................................................ 12
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
6.0
Performing Authority............................................................................................. 12
Area Authority....................................................................................................... 12
Site Controller / Site Manager .............................................................................. 13
ISSoW Process....................................................................................14
6.1
WCC Permits.............................................................................................. 14
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
8.0
Supporting Processes........................................................................21
8.1
8.2
8.3
9.0
9.1
9.2
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.3
9.3.1
9.3.2
9.4
Planning ........................................................................................................ 25
9.5
10.0
11.0
12.0
12.1
12.2
12.3
13.0
14.0
Area Authority
Affected Area Authority
Authorised Gas Tester
As Low as Reasonably Practicable
Asset Manager
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Confined Space Entry
Extra Low Voltage
High Voltage
Isolating Authority Control
Isolating Authority Electrical
Isolating Authority Process
Isolation Confirmation Certificate
Installation Administrator
Control of Work/Integrated Safe System of Work
Level One Risk Assessment
Level Two Risk Assessment
Low Specific Activity
Long Term Isolation
Node Administrator
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
Low Voltage
Operational Risk Assessment
Performing Authority
Permit to Work
Responsible Person Electrical
Stand Alone Risk Assessment
Site Controller
Supplementary Control Certificate
Sanction to Test
Toolbox Talk
Technical Authority
Work Control Certificate
Intent
Mandatory
Requirement
a) All personnel must be made aware of their obligation to stop work that
they consider to be unsafe.
Requirements:
Mandatory
Requirement
The CoW process must make it unambiguously clear that all personnel are
obliged and have the authority to stop work that they consider to be unsafe.
All personnel must be made aware of the actions they must take, including
reporting, when stopping unsafe work.
2.0
Purpose
This document describes the bp Trinidad & Tobago Control of Work / Integrated Safe System of
Work (CoW/ISSoW) process, the responsibilities of the people involved in the authorisation,
preparation and execution of work and the process of task risk assessment that underpins
CoW/ISSoW.
This process is implemented through a software system that is an integrated electronic work
control system covering the areas of work control, task risk assessment and isolations
management.
Notes:
The use of the software system is described in the electronic Resource Centre that is an
integral part of the software.
All task risk assessments shall be carried out in accordance with the standards set out in
bpTT Policy and Guidance on Management of Risk STP-IM-009
All associated Process Isolation activities shall be carried out in accordance with the
bpTT SIRPS Manual TRD 2143
All associated Electrical Isolation activities shall be carried out in accordance with the
bpTT Energy Isolation Electrical Standard TRD 2163
Title of Document: bpTT CoW / ISSoW Handbook
Status: Managed
CD#: CoW 4109
Objectives
The prime objective of CoW/ISSoW is to ensure that work is properly controlled, co-ordinated
and communicated. It is the means of providing written instructions and authorisation to people
carrying out potentially hazardous work. The system allows individuals, with individual
passwords, certain privileges to perform certain tasks designated to their responsibilities. This
forms part of the training process with privileges being entered into the CoW/ISSoW system
once confirmation of training level has been established. This is performed by the site focal
point.
The CoW/ISSoW process provides the following key elements:
Authorisation
Approval, both before work starts, and at change of shift, to confirm the worksite remains safe.
Co-ordination
Area Authority on an asset to ensure that tasks that may clash with each other are not
authorised to be carried out at the same time.
Communication
Through face to face contact at permit issue to ensure that all personnel who need to know
that the task is being carried out are made aware of it.
Planning
Ensuring that the tasks to be done are fully considered, the sequence of working decided and
all personnel and equipment prepared for the tasks.
Note:
Discipline
The system can only operate effectively if all personnel associated with a task, understand and
comply with the WCC requirements and the CoW/ISSoW rules and procedures.
Toolbox Talk
A comprehensive worksite briefing carried out by the Performing Authority where the Risk
Assessment, WCC precautions and conditions associated with carrying out the work are
communicated to the work party.
Supervision
An appointed Performing Authority, responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements
specified on the WCC.
The key accountabilities within the CoW/ISSoW are described in this section. No one may be
assigned a role within CoW/ISSoW unless they have successfully completed the appropriate
training and been formally appointed.
There are two types of roles within CoW/ISSoW:
Persons who sign Certificates as gate keepers, e.g. Site Controller / Area Authority /
Performing Authority. CoW/ISSoW will check that a person with the correct electronic
authorisation role has carried out the necessary actions.
Persons who counter-sign Certificates are defined in the bpTT business process as being
required to carry out particular checks or actions, but CoW/ISSoW does not check that
these actions have been carried out.
4.1
This will normally be the Offshore Installation Manager or Onshore Site Manager.
The principle accountabilities of the SC are:
The SC/OSM is the Single Point of Accountability for CoW/ISSoW on his or her facility /
site.
Control and coordinate all work on the site or within the sites zone of authority
Ensuring persons appointed to roles within CoW/ISSoW have undergone the required
training and are assessed competent for those positions and these details are recorded.
Ensuring that the requirements for an audit of CoW/ISSoW are complied with and that
corrective actions resulting from audit findings are carried out.
Sets expectations for all personnel via issuing of the site standards
4.2
The Area Authority (AA) is the central figure in the day-to-day management of the CoW/ISSoW
within their area of responsibility. Depending upon the size of the installation there may be more
than one AA.
The principle accountabilities of the Area Authority are:
Responsible to the SC/OSM for the safe control of work activities within their area of
accountability in accordance with these procedures.
Liaising closely with the Performing Authority (PA) when planning WCCs to ensure the
appropriate Level 1 or 2 Risk Assessment has been carried out for the task.
Liaising with PA to ensure scope of work is fully understood and that work part is briefed.
Verification of Isolation design for work on allocated system and equipment and control of
isolation implementation and removal.
Prior to issuing a WCC, ensuring that all appropriate control measures have been put in
place. Furthermore, confirming that the PA fully understands the scope of the task and the
other members of the work party have been fully briefed, via the Toolbox Talk.
Manage the paper based back-up system in the unlikely event of a system failure.
4.3
This applies where there is more than one AA on a site. Where activities carried out in one
area impact or impinge on activities in another area, then the AA must inform the Affected AA.
The Affected AA must:
Countersign the WCC from the adjoining area to confirm that he is aware of the activity
taking place and that the hazards can be effectively managed with the specified controls.
Communicate with personnel working within his area who may be affected by the adjacent
activity to ensure that they understand the potential impact on their activities.
4.4
Only persons assessed as competent isolators and who have completed the appropriate
ISSoW training may be assigned to the role of Isolating Authority Process (IAP) in CoW/ISSoW.
The principle accountabilities of the IAP are:
Ensuring isolations are adequately identified, applied, tested and secured, and that
Isolation Standards are compliant with to bpTT SIRPS Manual TRD 2143
On approval from the AA de-isolates and reinstates the plant consistent with SIRP
standards
Communicating effectively with other work parties involved in the work when requested.
4.5
The Isolating Authority Electrical is responsible for design of an electrical isolation when
requested by the Area Authority. He/she is then responsible for safely isolating a specific
section of plant or items of equipment to the highest quality and security of isolation, which is
reasonably practicable. The IAE is also responsible for demonstrating the integrity of the
isolation to the Performing Authority. The IAE will be authorised to the maximum voltage level
required for the isolation.
The principle responsibilities of the Isolating Authority Electrical are:
Participation in Risk Assessments for work with an electrical content and perform all
electrical work and testing on electrical equipment in accordance with the bpTT Energy
On approval from the AA de-isolates and reinstates the equipment consistent with bpTT
Energy Isolation Electrical Standard TRD 2163.
Communicating effectively with other work parties involved in the work when requested.
4.6
Instrument personnel who have been formally assessed by the site RPE and authorized by the
Site Controller/Site Manager to switch, isolate and test control, instrument and telecom
equipment with voltage levels less than 50V, can act as an isolating authority under
CoW/ISSoW for control, instrument and telecom systems with voltage levels less than 50V
phase to earth.
On approval from the AA de-isolates and reinstates the equipment consistent with bpTT
Energy Isolation Electrical Standard TRD 2163.
Communicating effectively with other work parties involved in the work when requested.
4.7
The Performing Authority (PA) is the responsible person for the activity being carried out under
the WCC. The PA may be the person carrying out the task or supervising a group of people
carrying out a task. The PA can be responsible for more than one task at any one time,
providing the tasks can be safely managed concurrently.
The principle accountabilities of the Performing Authorities are:
Create the WCC for the task being planned and take an active role as a team member in
the Level 1 and 2 Risk Assessment Process.
Ensuring the worksite is ready for work to commence, and confirming controls in place
prior to a WCC being issued by the AA.
Lead the Toolbox Talk and ensures it is completed and that all members of the work party
fully understand the scope of work and agree with the hazards and controls identified for
the task by signing the declaration.
Ensures that only the work covered within the scope of the WCC takes place.
Ensures that the worksite is kept in a safe and tidy condition, both during and upon
completion of the task
Ensures that a detailed handover is carried out with oncoming PA at shift/crew change.
4.8
The Operations Technical Authority is not authorised to sanction Hot Work Naked Flame on
a live Production site or facility.
The purpose of submitting a risk assessment to this person is to enable advice and
guidance on the integrity of the risk assessment process to be given to the accountable
Asset Manager and to provide assurance to the Performance Unit Leader that HOT Work
Naked Flame instances remain controlled occurrences.
4.9
The Asset Manager prior to work being undertaken must sanction any Hot Work Naked
Flame on a live Production site or installation, including activities within the five hundred
(500) metre exclusion zones.
Prior to the Asset Manager sanctioning Hot Work Naked Flame on a live Production site or
facility, the On-Site Manager is required to submit a written risk assessment to both the
Asset Manager and the Operations Technical Authority for review.
4.10
This is a role under CoW/ISSoW to clearly identify which authorised person has the
responsibility for the electrical system; the RPE is nominated by the Site Controller/Site
Manager from those persons having the highest level of authorisation required for that site.
The RPE is not a Gate Keeper in CoW/ISSoW, but countersigns the WCC for the purpose of
ensuring electrical safety where there is work with an electrical content, or work carried out in
the immediate vicinity of electrical switchgear.
The RPE will:
Approve any switching programs
Countersign permits with electrical content where the Area Authority isnt electrically
competent, ensuring that the isolation has been correctly designed and the Isolating
Authority Electrical has the appropriate authorisation level for the work
Assess and recommend site personnel for authorization to IAE and IAC
At any one time there can be only one RPE on site. The RPE may also be the isolating
authority electrical.
4.11
Responsible and accountable to the Site Controller/Site Manager for the integrity and safe
condition of the structure, system and equipment allocated to him or her
Countersignature of all categories of WCC within their area of responsibility and ensuring
that the appropriate hazard and controls have been identified for the planned task.
4.12
HSE
The HSE responsible person ensures the appropriate level of management attention to health
and safety. He/She is accountable for providing expert health, safety and specialist advice and
guidance to management on their social and legal responsibilities for minimising loss to
personnel, equipment, environment and the public for all departments and also confirming the
requirements for health and safety expectations in the facility and STOPPING ALL UNSAFE
WORK.
4.13
Tests for the presence of flammable or toxic gases and oxygen levels.
4.14
The work party members do not have any specific role in using the electronic system, but have
a crucial part to play in the safety of work by:
Actively participating in the Toolbox Talk Process following bpTT Permit To Work (PTW)
Guidance Manual TRD 2145, to ensure they understand the hazards and control measures
associated with the task, including the identification of any additional hazards and control
measures required at the worksite
Ensuring worksite is kept clean and safe during and on completion of task
4.15
Installation Administrator
Each Installation will have an Installation Administrator (Inst Admin) who is responsible for
managing roles and privileges in the CoW/ISSoW software for the Installation
4.16
Node Administrator
The Node Administrator is responsible for administering the core Hazard and Control data
within the system, subject to the bpTT Management of Change process. In addition, the Node
Administrator has access to all users records for the installations within the node, and
therefore, can assign roles for all users within the node.
Title of Document: bpTT CoW / ISSoW Handbook
Status: Managed
CD#: CoW 4109
4.17
Guest Role
There is also a Guest role, which enables any person with access to the company network to
login into CoW/ISSoW with read only privilege. They can search, view and print WCCs, ICCs
etc, but as they have read only privilege they cannot create, edit or conduct state change
actions.
5.0
Handover of Responsibilities
Effective handover between oncoming and off going personnel at shift and crew change is
critical to ensure continuity is maintained and that there is no adverse impact on safety.
5.1
Shift Change
WCCs are valid until the end of the shift in which they were issued at which point they must
normally be suspended by the off-going PA.
If work is required to continue in the new shift, the following must happen
A shift handover will take place between the off going AA/PA and the oncoming AA/PA to
ensure the current state of the plant is fully understood by the oncoming AA/PA. This will
normally involve a worksite visit so that checks can be made prior to any WCC being issued
for work in the area of accountability. The PA will then confirm, Controls in Place.
There may not be normally both a Dayshift and Nightshift Area Authority for most areas.
Where the same person acts as both Day and Night shift AA, they will issue WCCs for work
in their area, and they remain responsible, even if they are not on shift.
The oncoming PA then logs in and Accepts the WCC and thereby accepts responsibility
of the work.
Note: Where the WCC requires a continuous presence of the PA, it may be necessary for the
responsibility to be transferred between PAs during a shift/period. In this case the
oncoming PA is to countersign for the current shift to signify acceptance of responsibility.
5.2
Crew Change
5.2.1
Performing Authority
If the PA who accepted the WCC is required to crew change, the WCC should be suspended.
The only exception to this rule is where work is necessarily continuous, where another PA takes
responsibility for the work by Countersigning the WCC.
Note:
Work cannot continue on a WCC unless the PA named on the WCC is actually in
charge of the work.
5.2.2
Area Authority
The on-coming Area Authorities shall in the first instance review all Live WCCs in their Area of
Accountability. The AA shall assess whether a worksite visit is necessary for any particular
WCC in order to verify the adequacy of the control measures. If it is deemed that a worksite
visit is required then the WCC-Permit shall be suspended until the inspection is carried out.
Only when the AA is satisfied with the adequacy of the control measures shall he then
Countersign the WCC.
Title of Document: bpTT CoW / ISSoW Handbook
Status: Managed
CD#: CoW 4109
5.2.3
The off going and oncoming Site Controller / Site Manager follow a similar process as the AA,
as described above.
ISSoW Process
This section describes the Control of Work/Integrated Safe System of Work (CoW/ISSoW)
business process and the rules and the guidelines, which underpin the software.
6.1
WCC Permits
General Definition
Hot work refers to any task that uses (or could create) a flame, spark or other energy discharge
that might in turn ignite a fire or explosion.
It is normal practice to consider two types of hot work:
High Energy - Primary Source of Ignition (PSI). Identification and control of PSI hot work
is required at all premises.
Lower Energy - Secondary Source of Ignition (SSI). Identification and control of SSI hot
work is required only at premises where highly flammable liquids and gases are routinely
present and processed, loaded/ discharged, stored in tanks, etc.
preheating or annealing welded fabrications, where the surface temperature may exceed
200C
stud welding
use of explosives
soldering equipment
Note: Petrol engines have non-Ex ignition systems. Diesel engines can overspeed and fail
mechanically, resulting in friction sparks. Vehicles with either type of engine will typically
have other SSI electrical accessories, such as alternators, direction indicators, etc
6.1.2
Cold Work is a catch all category for tasks not included in other categories. Cold Work can
involve a wide range of hazards, including:
use of portable power tools and equipment (electric, air or hydraulic powered)
high pressure or ultra high pressure (UHP) water jetting, wet grit blasting or water cutting
temporary use of hazardous substances in areas not designed for this, e.g. cleaning and
dosing tasks
civil and ground preparation works - a mandatory Permit is required (except for greenfield
sites, see Section 4.3 Work Categories)
work near overhead electrical cables, or other unprotected live electrical equipment, e.g. in
HV switching compounds or rooms
diving
use of Class 3(b) or open beam path laser equipment (e.g. lab applications)
work affecting the availability of fire and gas detection, alarm and emergency shutdown
systems
work affecting key security systems, designed to protect the premises and/or personnel
work affecting the availability of fire/explosion and other emergency control or protection
arrangements e.g. fixed fire fighting, fire/ballast pumps, fire main, emergency generator,
external communications, etc.
6.1.3
A Cold Work (Breaking Containment) WCC is intended to highlight the higher hazards of tasks
which breach the designed containment envelope for hazardous process fluids these will
typically be flammable fluids, but similar considerations apply for toxic and corrosive fluids, and
those at high pressure. Highlighting such tasks assists in avoiding clashes with other work in
the immediate vicinity. Cold Work (Breaking Containment) tasks include:
sampling of process fluids by any means other than a suitably designed and approved
sample point.
6.2
WCC Confined Space Entry (CSE) Certificates are used to define the conditions that are
required for entry, and to certify that those conditions have been achieved. CSE Certificates do
not allow any specific work to take place within a confined space.
The Confined Space Entry permit differs from the other permits in that:
a Level 2 RA is mandatory
it does not permit any form of work, only visual inspection and gas testing
permit for Confined Space Entry involves declaring that the confined space is positively
isolated so that the Authorised Gas Tester can enter, subject to any special conditions:
o
o
o
o
o
Examples of confined spaces include closed tanks, vessels, vats, pits, and inadequately
ventilated rooms.
The bpTT procedure for Confined Space and Vessel Entry (Safe Work Practices Manual TRD
2147) describes the criteria for deciding if a space should be defined as a confined Space, and
the procedure to be followed. A CSE is valid for 7 days.
WCC Routines
WCC Routines are similar in nature to WCC Permits, and have the same 4 categories of work
(Hot Work Naked Flame; Hot Work Spark Potential; Cold Work; Cold Work Breaking
Containment).
Routines can be used for the more regularly occurring and lower risk tasks. When first created
a Routine undergoes a Level 1 or Level 2 Risk Assessment in the same way as a Permit, but
then when the Routine is required for work, it does not have to go through the full WCC
approval process on every issue.
The primary purpose of a Routine is to reduce the burden of lower risk activities on the
CoW/ISSoW process enabling personnel to focus on potentially hazardous activities.
Below is a list of typical Routine activities, although it should be noted that the list is not
intended to be exhaustive and it will be up to each worksite to identify which tasks are
acceptable to carry out under a routine.
A WCC - Routine is normally required in the following circumstances:
Following minor repair and maintenance work on safety and emergency systems: i.e.
o
Routine checks and tests which do not require isolating or inhibiting any part of the
system.
Minor work and checks that do not affect the integrity of the system.
Opening live electrical junction boxes in non-hazardous areas to carry out switching, testing
to prove dead.
Opening, but not working on live electrical junction boxes in hazardous areas which contain
only IS circuits.
Hand painting except where the paint or the area to be painted requires the use of an air
fed mask.
Routine maintenance work, not requiring a Work Permit and covered by a written
procedure.
Use of non-certified portable electrical equipment, cameras etc and non-IS test equipment
in hazardous areas (constant gas monitoring is mandatory).
6.4
The following activities do not normally require to be authorised by a WCC (Permit or Routine)
within the ISSoW process. However competent persons using approved procedures must carry
out these tasks.
General cold work carried out in approved workshops by authorised personnel using drills,
lathes, grinders etc.
6.5
The lifecycle of WCCs, including the authorisation states, levels and validity periods are described below:
Requested
Pending
Authorised
Issued
Live
Job Complete
WCC Complete
Archived.
The different states of a WCC are represented by the Icon shapes as shown in Figure 1.
Isolations
7.1
Documentation of Isolations
The need for isolations shall be identified during the CoW/ISSoW planning process, and shall
normally be carried out under the control of an Isolation Confirmation Certificate (ICC). The
ICC should include a clear description of the reason for the isolation scheme and a detailed list
of all isolation points (e.g. valves, blinds, vents and drains opened, breakers racked out, etc). A
marked up P&ID or suitable drawing will be used to plan the isolation, and will be presented as
part of the Authorisation process of the ICC, and accompany the ICC to the worksite.
The Isolation Confirmation Certificate (ICC) is used to control:
7.2
Electrical Isolations
All electrical isolations of plant shall be carried out in accordance with the bpTT Energy
Isolation Electrical Standard TRD 2163 under the control of an ICC by an Authorised /
Responsible Person Electrical (IAE within CoW/ISSoW)
A Responsible Person Electrical must countersign the isolation scheme to verify when the work
involves:
7.3
Where a circuit main earth is to be applied to any part of the electrical system
Process Isolations
Process Isolation standards and methods are described in the bpTT SIRPS Manual TRD 2143.
If the isolation cannot meet the defined minimum standard, then an isolation Risk Assessment
must be conducted to justify working to a lower level. This must clearly identify what additional
control measures are being applied to reduce the risk to an acceptable level. This risk
assessment will be carried out using the Risk Assessment Process that is integral to the CoW/
ISSoW software, and must be approved by the Site Controller.
7.4
Personal Isolations
Within CoW/ISSoW there is the facility for Personal Isolations, subject to the requirements of
the bpTT SIRPS Manual TRD 2143 being met. A WCC that references Personal isolations
must be Verified and Authorised in the normal way.
7.5
Lifecycle of an ICC
The ICC contains a listing of all isolation points that the Area Authority (AA) must Verify, before
giving permission to the relevant Isolating Authority (IA) to Perform the isolation. The relevant
IA then signs off against each isolation point to confirm that the isolation has been applied and
that the isolations are in place. Only then can the AA issue the referenced WCC.
Title of Document: bpTT CoW / ISSoW Handbook
Status: Managed
CD#: CoW 4109
7.6
A Sanction to Test (STT) is to be used when there is a requirement to de-isolate all or part of an
isolation boundary covered by an Isolation Confirmation Certificate (ICC) in order to conduct an
operation/integrity test, without the need to cancel the referenced WCC.
Note: As this process requires the removal or partial removal of the isolations before the
total scope of work is completed, it must be tightly controlled. All STT isolations
must be approved by the AA
The isolation points required to be temporarily de-isolated must be reviewed with the AA and
the IA, then the referenced WCC shall be Suspended for STT (and any other associated WCCs
affected by the STT).
Once the AA has given approval for the STT, the relevant IA can de-isolate the relevant
isolation points. After the initial de-isolation has taken place the referenced WCC can be then
Issued for STT.
On successful completion of the test, the isolation points can be re-isolated to allow continued
work under the original WCC. This approval, de-isolation and subsequent re-isolation are
recorded on the ICC.
However, if a successful STT marks the end of the scope of work of the WCC, then these
isolation points do not need to be re-isolated, but can be moved to final de-isolation.
Note:
A step-by-step guide on how to conduct a STT can be seen in the Resource Centre.
7.7
In circumstances where it is not possible to continue the work under a WCC (e.g. waiting for
spare parts), the ICC has to be retained. The AA will ensure that the WCC assigned for this
work will be either complete or not complete. The AA will then move the ICC to LTI where it will
remain in the LTI Register until such time that it has to be re-activated. The ICC will undergo a
Review every 7 days and an Audit every 90 days.
7.8
Boundary Isolations
Where Multiple WCCs are carried out against a common isolation, this is designated a
boundary isolation, this is in accordance with bpTT SIRPS Manual TRD 2143.
Where boundary isolation is used then each WCC must be referenced to the ICC. All of the
referenced WCCs must be cancelled before the isolation can be removed.
8.0
Supporting Processes
8.1
A paper based back up system exists which provides an interim control should there, in the
unlikely event, be a failure of the software system. This should be kept in the permit office and
comes in pre printed pads.
8.2
Where additional paper certification / documentation are used in support of a Work Control
Certificate (WCC), then they should be referenced on the WCC and attached in paper form.
The following are some examples of supporting certification/documentation:
8.3
COSHH Assessment
P&IDs
Activities within any Installations 500m zone, e.g. diving or pipe laying operations, are
controlled under CoW/ISSoW and will be carried out under an appropriate WCC.
Any vessel carrying out these activities must maintain close communication with the Installation
at all times and must not carry out any work until approval by the SC, excluding routine supply
vessel operations.
A WCC will be generated and administered for work within the 500m zone as follows:
1. The company representative on the vessel will contact the Installation and discuss the
proposed operation with the designated AA.
2. The AA or his designate will create the WCC identifying the correct hazards and
controls for the operation.
3. The WCC will go through the normal approval process on the Installation.
4. When the Company Representative is ready to commence operations they will contact
the AA who will issue the WCC to a designated person, normally the Control Room
Operator, who will accept to take the WCC live. A copy will then be sent to the vessel
where the Company Representative will sign the copy and send it back by way of
acceptance (this can be done via fax or e-mail).
5. On suspension of work the Company Representative will inform the AA who will have
the WCC suspended. A copy of the status should then be sent to the Company
Representative on the vessel who will append their signature in confirmation and send
it back to the AA/Performing Authority (PA).
9.1
Glossary of Terms
Competent Person
A person who by reason of his/her training, knowledge, experience and judgement is
considered by management to be capable of adequately assessing health and safety risks for
the activity in question.
Control Measures
Actions necessary to prevent hazards from causing harm
Hazard
The potential to cause harm
Hazard Effect
The severity of the likely consequence if an incident occurs.
Probability
The possibility of an event happening should controls fail expressed as unlikely, low, medium,
or high.
Reasonably Practicable
This term implies that an estimation of the risk must be made. If the cost or difficulty of a
precaution is grossly out of proportion to the reduction in risk likely to be achieved by
implementing it, the precaution can be considered not reasonably practicable.
Any additional risks which may arise while implementing or removing the precaution must
also be taken into consideration in determining what is reasonably practicable.
Risk
The product of hazard effect and likelihood
Risk Assessment
The process of hazard identification assessment and reduction of risk to an acceptable level
for any activity that is to be carried out.
CoW/ISSoW has two levels of risk assessment - L1RA and L2RA.
Risk Assessment Matrix
A pictorial method of indicating the results of a risk assessment.
9.2
Almost any person employed at a bpTT site can be requested to participate in Risk
Assessments. The company is responsible for the provision of training to a level that permits
risk assessment participants to contribute effectively to the process.
The Major Accident Hazard Management Team (MAHAMS) shall be responsible for the
custody and maintenance of the Policy and Guidance on Management of Risk STP-IM-009
with the provision for a risk assessment and advisory service as required.
The Risk Assessment Process is an integral part of all WCCs and is categorised into two
levels.
Level 1 (L1RA)
A single person may carry out this type of assessment (with input from others as required) in
accordance with the guidelines set out within the bpTT Policy and Guidance on Management
of Risk STP-IM-009.
If it is deemed that the L1RA is not sufficient to control the identified hazards then a L2RA
must be conducted. The software will prompt the user to this effect.
Examples of Work that may be undertaken using a L1RA are listed below:
Following minor repair and maintenance work on safety and emergency systems: i.e.
o
Routine checks and tests which do not require isolating or inhibiting any part of
the system.
Minor work and checks, which do not affect the integrity of the system.
Opening live electrical junction boxes in non-hazardous areas to carry out switching,
testing to prove dead.
Opening, but not working on live electrical junction boxes in hazardous areas which
contain only IS circuits.
Hand painting except where the paint or the area to be painted requires the use of an
air fed mask.
Routine maintenance work, not requiring a Work Permit and covered by a written
procedure.
Use of non-certified portable electrical equipment, cameras etc and non-IS test
equipment in hazardous areas (constant gas monitoring is mandatory).
Level 2 (L2RA)
These are described within bpTT Policy and Guidance on Management of Risk STP-IM-009.
It should also be noted that for some tasks a risk assessment may require to be conducted
offsite as well as at the installation / site itself.
9.3
In addition there is the facility to conduct Stand Alone Risk Assessments (SARA), Operational
Risk Assessments (ORA).
Title of Document: bpTT CoW / ISSoW Handbook
Status: Managed
CD#: CoW 4109
A Standalone Risk Assessment is slightly different from the other WCC types as it involves
carrying out a risk assessment, which may not be associated with either a task or specific
piece of equipment. It could for example involve performing a risk assessment associated
with a change in organisation or responsibilities. It allows direct use of the standard Level 2
Risk Assessment process.
The system has the ability to highlight controls required as being prerequisite. This function
will not allow the WCC or SCC to proceed to the next level until the controls have been
confirmed to be in place.
9.3.2
Many of the current Operational Instructions are associated with operating plant or equipment
as opposed to work on that plant or equipment, and a WCC - Operational Risk Assessment
(ORA) is designed to meet this need by utilising the L2RA process to:
Identify the risk associated with continued operation given that < 100% system
protection is available.
Identify controls needed to permit continued safe operation. It also provides a visible
and auditable approval process.
9.4
Planning
9.4.1
Collating Information
The Permit Requestor must check ISSoW to determine if a WCC and its assessment for the
activity already exists. If an assessment has been carried out previously, this must be
reviewed by the Permit Requestor and other relevant personnel to establish if it is still valid. If
so, the WCC (with its assessment) can be copied, and submitted for Verification. If it is not, a
new assessment will be required.
If a new Task Risk Assessment is required, the Requestor must collate all relevant
information including work packs, drawings and other documentation for the activity being
assessed.
9.4.2
A team composed of competent persons who have knowledge and experience relevant to the
activity must carry out the Level 2 Risk Assessment.
The team will typically include the following:
Requestor
Area Authority
Performing Authority
Isolating Authority
Other appropriate personnel who have specialist knowledge of the activity
9.4.3
The team will carry out the Level 2 Risk Assessment using the CoW/ISSoW programme.
Having identified the hazards associated with the activity, the Team must establish effective
controls to ensure that the Residual Risk is as low as reasonably practicable using the list
associated with each group of Hazards.
Work Co-ordination
All proposed work activities must be discussed at daily planning meetings to ensure that all
relevant personnel are aware of the nature and extent of the work. The Permit Requestor
must ensure that sufficient resources are available to undertake the work safely. The
interactions with other operations must be addressed at this stage.
9.5
ISSoW features one Risk Matrix that combines Safety, Environment and Business
consequence as factors to consider when evaluating hazards and risk. This can be accessed
via the Level 2 Risk Assessment section within ISSoW, and is shown at Figure 3.
The three categories contained within the matrix are defined as follows:
Low (3 or less) The risk is acceptable if it is managed
Medium (4 and 5) The risk is tolerable if it has been reduced to ALARP
High (6 and above) The risk is not acceptable under any circumstance
The Initial Risk before controls are put in place will be categorised according to the matrix
levels Low, Medium and High
The Residual Risk will also be categorised after controls have been identified. These can be
used for comparison to evaluate the reduction in risk due to the control measures being
implemented.
Once all of the control measures have been identified, the following factors should be
considered when assessing the Residual Risk:
Where the Residual Risk is judged to be acceptable and as low as reasonably practicable
(ALARP), the team will recommend that the work should go ahead with the identified control
measures in place. This must be a unanimous decision of the whole team and is reflected in
the tick box stating ALARP.
If this is not the case, the work content must be re-considered before re-assessment takes
place.
The AA and SC when they respectively Verify and Authorise a WCC must ensure that a
suitable and sufficient risk assessment has been performed and that adequate controls have
been identified to reduce the risks, and their electronic signatures are captured within the
ISSoW system.
The Contract Sponsor must agree contractor Contractors Training requests and,
thereafter, the Focal Point will make the arrangements.
Definition
Requested Incomplete
Requested
Pending
Authorised
Suspended
Suspended STT
Issued
Pre-issue & Pre-live
Issued STT
Live (the icon will flash if Overdue)
Live STT (the icon will flash if Overdue)
Continuation Pre-issue & Continuation Pre-live
Job Complete
Job Incomplete
Exceeded Validity
WCC Complete
Archive
Retained Archive
Approved Routine Template
All the above icons will be shown with a flashing border if they cover multiple areas. The
category of a WCC is shown by the Colour of the fill in the icon. In the examples above they
are all Hot Work (Naked Flame) Permits (i.e. positive source of ignition) The other
categories are:
Hot Work (Spark Potential) Permits (i.e. potential source of ignition).
Cold Work.
Cold Work - Breaking Containment.
Routines are shown as split icons where the colour in the left of the split denotes
the category.
Confined Space Entry Certificate
WORK REQUEST
6.1
LEVEL-2 (MANDATORY)
6.2
NO
CHECK TASK
CATEGORY
MANDATORY?
YES
PERFORM LEVEL-1
TRA
6.3
LEVEL-2 TRA
6.5
HIGH OR
MEDIUM RISK
FORM TRA TEAM
6.4
6.6
DEFINE TASK
PARAMETER
LOW RISK
BREAK DOWN
ACTIVITIES
IDENTIFY HAZARDS
For each activity
LEVEL-1
a) All new activities
b) All jobs at planning and design stage
c) Repeated activities, if condition is changed
d) Annual review for repeated activities
6.7
6.8
FIND ASSOCIATED
HAZARDS
For each activity
6.8
IDENTIFY
CONSEQUENCES
For each hazard
6.9
6.10
IDENTIFY CONTROLS
6.11
CONTROLS
ADEQUATE?
6.12
NO
YES
RESIDUAL RISK
ACCEPTABLE
NO
6.13
APPROVAL TO PROCEED
6.16
6.17
YES
AGREEMENT ON RISKS &
CONTROLS
6.14
6.18
6.19
6.15
IMPLEMENT
CONTROLS
MONITOR FOR
CONDITION CHANGE
CARRY
OUT TASK
STOP
RE-ASSESS IF
REQUIRED
6.20
RECORD LESSONS
LEARNED
6.21
IF CONDITIONS
CHANGE
Consequences
1
A
2
B
3
C
Likelihood
4
D
5
E
Likelihood Category
Cat
Level
Continuous
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Frequency of Occurrence F
(continuous Operation) per
year of facility operations
Once or more per
quarter
Once per year
Less than once per
year
Less than once in 10
years
Less than once in 1000
years
F > 1/yr
F ~ 1/yr
F < 0.1/yr
F < 0.01/yr
F < 0.001/yr
P > 1.0
P ~ 1.0
P < 0.1
P < 0.01
P < 0.001
Consequence Category
Cat
Level
Catastrophic
Very High
2-10 fatalities
High
Single fatality
Medium
Low
safety
>10 fatalities
Permanent Disability
DAFWC / Hospital stay
First aid case
Environment
Oil or chemical spill
> 5000 Barrels (US
Oil or chemical spill
1000 -5000 Barrels (US)
Oil or chemical spill
100 -1000 Barrels (US)
Oil or chemical spill
10 -100 Barrels (US)
Oil or chemical spill
1 -10 Barrels (US)
Business
> $100M (US)
$10M - $100M (US)
$1M - $10M (US)
$0.1M - $1M (US)
$10,000 S 0.1M (US)
Intent
The intent of this Standard is to ensure there is a formal approach to managing work risk for
bp employees and bp Companies and their contractors. The further intent is to promote
adoption of the Standard by companies working on behalf of bp on non bp Premises. bp
should endeavour to hire contractors with CoW programs that are as protective, or more
protective, than this Standard and encourage those who do not have such a program to adopt
one.
Purpose
The purpose of this Control of Work (CoW) Standard is to reduce the risk to which our
workforce is exposed and the potential for harm to others. The Standard will strengthen the
Groups ability to deliver HSSE Performance by defining the Mandatory Requirements
required of any CoW process.
The Group Standard Personal Safety - Control of Work (CoW) requires compliance
with the following 12 Elements:
1. A written policy shall exist describing the CoW process.
2. All identified roles within the CoW policy and associated procedures shall have defined
accountabilities.
3. All persons involved in the CoW process shall be appropriately trained and competent to
carry out their roles.
4. Planning and scheduling of work shall identify individual tasks and their interaction.
5. Tasks shall not be conducted without being risk assessed.
6. Before conducting work that involves confined space entry, work on energy systems,
ground disturbance, hot work or other hazardous activities, a permit shall be obtained.
7. The scope, hazards, controls and mitigations shall be communicated in writing and signed
off by all involved in the task.
8. All ongoing work requiring a permit shall be regularly monitored and managed by a
responsible person.
9. The work site shall be left in a safe condition on completion or interruption of the work.
10. The CoW process shall be subject to a program of regular auditing.
11. Internal and External lessons learned that impact the CoW process shall be captured,
incorporated, and shared.
12. The CoW policy and associated procedures shall make it clear to everyone that they have
the obligation and authority to stop unsafe work.
11.0
The purpose
The Golden Rules of Safety cover the following activities:
Permit to work
Energy isolation
Ground disturbance
Confined space entry
Working at heights
Lifting operations
Driving safety
Management of change
They are the minimum standards for safeguarding personal safety and the key controls and
procedures that must be followed in all places of work. These rules have been prepared to
allow the learning from past safety incidents to be shared widely across bp and emphasize
the basic rules that should be in place in all locations for managing safety during typical risk
activities.
The Golden Rules of Safety must be strictly enforced to ensure the safety of our people and
the communities in which we live. They also provide a basis of safe practice for managing
risks outside of work activities.
Everyone should be aware of these rules and follow them. Management are accountable for
communicating, training, implementing and auditing them to assure compliance.
Permit to work
Before conducting work that involves confined space entry, work on energy systems, ground
disturbance in locations where buried hazards may exist, or hot work in potentially explosive
environments, a permit must be obtained that:
A permit to work must be used whenever abnormal or high-risk work is to be carried out, or
where specific circumstances require protection above that which normal working conditions
provide. The permit provides written confirmation that a risk assessment of the specific
conditions affecting the work has been carried out and that appropriate control measures to
protect personnel and equipment from each of the hazards have been provided. It is a formal
agreement between the permit authority (responsible person) and those who will carry out the
work that both the risks and the controls that will mitigate them are understood and that the
controls will be fully implemented.
the method of isolation and discharge of stored energy are agreed and executed by a
competent person(s)
any stored energy is discharged
a system of locks and tags is utilized at isolation points
a test is conducted to ensure the isolation is effective
isolation effectiveness is periodically monitored.
An energy source in this context includes any electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic,
gravitational, chemical, nuclear, thermal or other energy source that could cause injury.
Energy sources must be isolated whenever servicing or performing maintenance on machines
and equipment in which the unexpected energisation or start up, or the release of stored
energy could cause injury.
Note that this Golden Rule will be applied in conjunction with local rules and procedures,
which may in turn be influenced by specific regulations in the country of operation, or codes of
practice that apply to a particular industry sector.
Ground disturbance
Work that involves a man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in the earths surface formed
by earth removal cannot proceed unless:
a confined space entry permit must be issued if the entry meets the confined space
definition
ground movement must be controlled and collapse prevented by systematically shoring,
sloping, benching, etc., as appropriate
ground and environmental conditions must be continuously monitored for change.
Ground excavation must not commence until it has been authorized by a competent person,
i.e. one who can identify the hazards and put in place the right measures to control them.
Particular care is required if members of the workforce are required to enter the excavation,
and conditions must be monitored during their entry to make sure that they are not
endangered by changes in soil stability as a result of the weather or other work that is going
on.
Confined space entry
Entry into any confined space cannot proceed unless:
A confined space is one that is large enough for personnel to enter, has limited or restricted
means of entry, and is not designed for normal or continuous occupancy. It can be any space
of an enclosed nature where there is a risk of death or serious injury from hazardous
substances or dangerous conditions (e.g. lack of oxygen).
Entry to such spaces must be controlled, and only authorized following a risk assessment and
the establishment of controls over the hazards. In particular, the quality of the atmosphere
inside the space must be subject the stringent monitoring. On some occasions when it
becomes necessary to work in an inert atmosphere, specialist teams and very rigid
procedures are required for personnel both in the vessel and in the vicinity of it where the
atmosphere may still be unsafe.
Working at heights
Working at heights of 2 metres (6 feet) or higher above the ground cannot proceed unless:
a fixed platform is used with guard or hand rails, verified by a competent person, or
fall arrest equipment is used that is capable of supporting at least a 2275 kg (5000 lbs)
static load per person and has:
a proper anchor, mounted preferably overhead
full body harness using double latch self locking snap hooks at each connection
synthetic fibre lanyards
shock absorber
fall arrest equipment will limit free fall to 2 metres (6 feet) or less
a visual inspection of the fall arrest equipment and system is completed and any
equipment that is damaged or has been activated is taken out of service.
person(s) are competent to perform the work
The precautions required for working safely at height are very straightforward so it is
disappointing that accidents during such operations are rather common. Each business unit
must have a Fall Protection Policy based on the above rule, taking into account the specific
risks that are involved, and also the national, regional and industry sector regulations that
may apply. Remember that every office has windows to clean and a roof to maintain, so the
potential is there in just about every location.
Lifting operations
Lifts utilizing cranes, hoists, or other mechanical lifting devices will not commence unless:
an assessment of the lift has been completed and the lift method and equipment has
been determined by a competent person(s)
operators of powered lifting devices are trained and certified for that equipment
rigging of the load is carried out by a competent person(s)
lifting devices and equipment have been certified for use within the last 12 months (at a
minimum)
load does not exceed dynamic and/or static capacities of the lifting equipment
Lifting, whether using simple hand operated mechanical devices or more complex ones, must
only be carried out by trained and competent persons using approved and recently inspected
equipment. The area underneath the lift is under control and clear of unnecessary persons or
equipment.
Each business unit must specify its own clear rules for lifting; dependant on the type and
frequency of lifting operations that are involved, and taking into account both regulatory
requirements and industry good practice.
Driving Safety
All categories of vehicle, including self-propelled mobile plant, must not be operated unless:
vehicle is fit for purpose, inspected and confirmed to be in safe working order
number of passengers does not exceed manufacturers design specification for the
vehicle
loads are secure and do not exceed manufacturers design specifications or legal limits
for the vehicle
seat belts are installed and worn by all occupants
safety helmets are worn by riders and passengers of motorcycles, bicycles, quads, snowmobiles and similar types of vehicle.
they are trained, certified and medically fit to operate the class of vehicle
they are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and are not suffering from fatigue
they do not use hand-held cell phones and radios while driving (best practice is to switch
off all phones and two-way radios when driving).
Operation of road transport, of all kinds, light vehicles, heavy vehicles, or self-propelled mobile plant
on or off-road, is the source of the greatest number of serious accidents and fatalities, both for BP and
for the world in general The two key components of getting road safety right are: access to the right
vehicles with appropriate equipment, standards, procedures; and the quality of the training and
competencies of drivers together with their behaviours and attitudes.
Management of change
Work arising from temporary and permanent changes to organization, personnel, systems,
process, procedures, equipment, products, materials or substances, and laws and regulations
cannot proceed unless a Management of Change process is completed, where applicable, to
include:
12.0
Site Standards
These Site Standards are mandatory in bpTT
Entry to the plant will require registration at the Security Booth and all prohibited
materials surrendered.
Vehicles will only be allowed onto plant after being screened by Security.
All small deliveries will be made at the Security Booth.
Theft will not be tolerated.
Instructions from security guard must be followed.
Work Site
Before starting work, the site must be visited the Area Authority and Performing
Authority, to understand the exposure to risks.
Escape routes and safety equipment must never be obstructed.
Sites will be kept clean and tidy at all times. Waste will be disposed in the correct bins
or designated areas.
Personnel will not cross CAUTION barriers unless accompanied by the associated
Performing Authority or designate.
PPE
Equipment / Tools
Any unsafe act, or condition witnessed, MUST be stopped and reported to your
supervisor or to Ext 2420. All persons are advised to report all near miss,
incidents / accidents.
Incorrect reporting or falsifying data will not be tolerated.
Injuries (however minor) must be reported immediately.
Auditing
Personnel are expected to STOP WORK and participate in the safety conversations/
auditing process.
Smoking
Lifting
All equipment / tools to used for lifting must be certified by a bpTT recognised
authority
All personnel must be qualified and competent.
All lifts must be risk assessed.
All lifts must comply with bpTTs safe lifting policy / procedure.
Energy Isolation
Working at Height
Random drug and alcohol testing can be done at anytime in accordance with BpTTs
drug and alcohol policy.
Visitors
ALL VISITORS (i.e. persons who do not regularly enter the plant) MUST BE MET AT
THE GATE BY THEIR HOST OR DELEGATE.
Visitors must sign the security register before entering
Visitors must have induction and demonstrate understanding. Site inductions will
occur in the security building.
Re-induction will be done every time an employee or visitor is away from the site for
more than three months.
Vehicles
Only vehicles with equipment identified on the daily work plan will be allowed entry
into the plant
Only diesel vehicles with spark arrestors will be allowed entry
All individuals in vehicles must wear seat belts
Speed limit must be adhered to at all times.
Vehicle Operators must inform the site 24hrs before arrival so that safety
preparations can be made.
All vehicles will be inspected. Vehicles failing inspection will not gain entry, same
documented and forwarded to HSSE dept.
Drivers must leave all prohibited materials at the security booth.
Work Controls
If you have questions with respect to any of these expectations, you are expected to
ask now and gain clarity from the induction facilitator.
Failure to comply with these rules will result in disciplinary action and/or removal from
the site.
12.2
Visitors
All persons not on the daily work plan or the approved list of the site workers are
considered visitors.
All visitors must be met at the gate by their host or delegate.
Visitors must sign the register before entering the site.
Visitors must have an induction and confirm understanding.
Everyone must be re-inducted every three months.
The BP Video and ASCO Video must be shown at these inductions.
Work Controls
All vehicles are subject to an inspection. Vehicles that do not pass inspection
cannot enter the site.
All vehicles engaged in work processes will be provided with a colour coded pass
to identify the location/destination/purpose or worksite.
Drivers should confirm that their cell phones and pagers are turned off while the
vehicle engine is running,
No gas driven vehicles are allowed on the plant.
Fairplay
The rules of Fairplay will be used to determine the appropriate action for nonconformers.
Security
Auditing
Smoking
Lifting
All equipment to be used must be certified and their lifting capacity must be
greater than the item to be lifted.
All personnel engaged in lifting must be qualified, competent and approved.
All lifting operations will adhere to the Bp/ASCO lifting rules.
Energy Isolation
Random drug and alcohol testing can be done at anytime in accordance with
bpTTs drug and alcohol policy.
Illegal drugs and alcohol are not allowed on the site.
It would be advisable to inform emergency dispatch or Plant Nurse of any
medications that you are taking.
Work Site
Before starting work, know the location and use of the safety equipment, escape
routed and the site must be visited by AA and PA to understand exposure to risks
Escape routes and safety equipment must never be obstructed.
Sites will be kept clean and tidy at all times. Waste will be disposed of in the
correct bins or designated areas.
Personnel will not cross CAUTION barriers unless accompanied by an
associated performing authority or designate.
Barriers will display ownership details.
There must be appropriate signage to identify the project being undertaken,
and to alert third party personnel.
PPE
Except when in vehicles or office building, the following minimum PPE rules
apply:
Hard hats, safety glasses and safety boots
Additional PPE must be worn appropriate for the site and job being performed
(e.g. FRCs and Hi-Vis).
Jewellery is not allowed on personnel who operate vehicles, rotating machinery,
handle tools or are involved in maintenance, operations and warehousing type
work.
Watches with non-metallic bands are allowed.
Any unsafe act or condition witnessed MUST be stopped and reported to your
supervisor or to EXT. 4099 or ASCO 4496. All persons are encouraged to report
incidents.
Intentional false reporting or falsifying data will not be tolerated.
Injuries (however minor) must be reported immediately.
Smoking
New Personnel
Will adhere to the Green hat policy for a minimum of 2 trips or until they have
satisfied the site supervision that they are competent to work solo.
Will meet with OIM/OPS for debrief after induction.
Accommodation
Occupational Health
Management of Change
No modification will be carried out without following the correct change control
process.
Work Controls
Work will be carried out under a Work Control Certificate (PTW) appropriate to
the risk and task.
If you do not understand the task, you will not start work.
All documented procedures will be complied with.
Work will be stopped if the scope is not as expected or has changed from the
agreed.
All Plant overrides will be registered when inhibited and reinstated.
No cell phone or pager usage onboard the installation. Lodge cell phones or
pagers to the HLO office until your departure.
Before starting work, know the location and use of safety equipment.
Escape routes and safety equipment will not be obstructed.
Sites will be kept clean and tidy at all times.
Personnel will not cross barriers unless authorised by an associated performing
authority or designate.
Hard barriers with adequate signage to be installed around open areas.
Barriers will display ownership details.
PPE
Safety footwear consistent with bp TT boot policy, coveralls, hard hat (with chin
strap if available), safety glasses and hearing protection will be worn outside the
accommodation module at all times. Specific gloves to be worn for appropriate
tasks.
Finger rings, ear rings and necklaces, chains bracelets are not allowed.
Watches with metallic bands will not be allowed
Must be specific to task
Incident and Injury
Any unsafe act, or condition witnessed will be stopped and reported.
All Incidents and Injuries (however minor) must be reported immediately to
supervisor.
Auditing
Tools
Working at Height
Stairway Safety
Supplementary Certificates
Supplementary certificates are typically used where key precautions or controls have to be in
place before a WCC can be issued. Supplementary certificates should be cross referenced if
appropriate to a WCC.
Plant Contamination Certificate
A Plant Contamination Certificate (PCC) should be used to cover the handling or transport of
equipment, which is, or has been, contaminated. It should be used in every case when an
item of equipment which might be contaminated by significant amounts of flammable, toxic or
pressurised material is moved from an operational to a non-operational area, whether onsite
or offsite, including for disposal.
The only exception is if all persons handling the item(s) are the same as those who
dismantled them in the operational area, and no one else will be exposed to any residual
contamination or hazard, e.g. where small items are removed to a local workshop and
returned to site within a single shift.
The certificate provides a means to:
declare that a contaminated piece of equipment has been cleaned, specifying the
method(s) used
define the substance(s) with which a piece of equipment is contaminated, if it has not
been cleaned
The certificate shall be securely attached to the equipment and a copy included with the
manifest if the equipment is to be transported from the premises.
Clearance for Excavation Certificate
A Clearance for Excavation Certificate should be used where any excavation or ground
penetration is planned, on any site except greenfield locations, i.e. where there are known to
be no underground services.
The certificate provides the means to:
record the consent of the person(s) responsible for the technical integrity of any
underground equipment or services, together with any required precautions
confirm agreement by the PA to observe the specified precautions and to obtain the
necessary Permit before starting work.
specify the precautions to be taken to avoid damage to underground, surface and aboveground services, structures and facilities
confirm agreement by the PA to observe the specified precautions and to obtain the
necessary Permit before starting the move.