ENGINEERING BULLETIN N0. 18 (ISSUE 2.

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THE DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES AND EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERES REGULATIONS 2002 (DSEAR)
INTRODUCTION

The first issue of the Engineering Bulletin alerted Transco to the coming into force of the
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres (DSEAR) Regulations 2002. The
Regulations set minimum standards for the protection of workers from fire and explosion
risks caused by dangerous substances and potentially explosive atmospheres.

Issue 2 of the Engineering Bulletin gives details about implementation and the timelines for
compliance with DSEAR requirements. In Great Britain, the Health and Safety Executive has
a risk assessment approach to the implementation of legislation. The Bulletin reviews each
DSEAR regulation individually and give a pragmatic interpretation of the compliance
requirements for Transco are interpreted on the basis of managing the risk.

Note: DSEAR is applicable to mechanical, instrumentation, electrical and communications

equipment and systems.

1. TRANSCO COMPLIANCE WITH DSEAR

This engineering bulletin sets out how Transco will implement the requirements on DSEAR.
The subsequent sections described interpret the scope of the regulations, the key
requirements, identify compliance issues, provide interim guidance on compliance issues,
identify existent relevant Transco documents which are relevant to compliance and
implementation and notes intended changes on recent changes to documents which take into
account relevant aspects of DSEAR.

DSEAR has a direct link with the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 1996, referred to as EPS Regs. The EPS
Regs are the transposition into British legislation of the ATEX directive concerned with
harmonisation of technical and legal requirements for products intended for use in potentially
explosive atmospheres and are essentially prescriptive. At first sight, it appears that in all
classified hazardous areas, new electrical equipment or mechanical equipment that could
generate an ignition source must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained in
accordance with EPS Regulations. However, DSEAR contain elements of risk assessment
and allows some flexibility in the apparently mechanistic link between the ATEX equipment
category and the zone in which it can be used providing a risk assessment demonstrates
otherwise. The engineering bulletin sets out where non EPS equipment may be installed or
continued to be operated.

The engineering bulletin will be periodically reviewed and as necessary amended in the light
of Codes of Practice and HSE advice.

Where required Transco Safety and Engineering procedures and specifications will be
amended to ensure implementation of DSEAR requirements. Such amendments will be
briefed via the SHEEBA process.
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2. BACKGROUND – EU DIRECTIVES

EU Directive 1999/92 has been adopted as the minimum requirements for improving the
safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres. It is
referred to as ATEX 137, and complements EU Directive 94/9 (referred to as the ATEX
Product Directive or ATEX 95) which covers equipment and protective systems intended for
use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

The full text on ATEX 137 and ATEX 95 can be found on the European Commission website
at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/atex/index.htm

Although adopted by EU in December 1999, ATEX 137 continues to generate many

questions about its implementation requirements from all countries in the EU. Responses to
the questions are produced by a Standing Committee of the European Commission and
recommendations about various aspects of implementation are being made regularly.

3. BACKGROUND – REGULATIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN

ATEX 137, together with safety aspects from the EU Chemical Agents Directive have been
implemented in British Law by the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere
Regulations 2002 (Statutory Instrument 2002 No. 2776), referred to as DSEAR. Directive
94/9 (ATEX 95) has been implemented in Great Britain by The Equipment and Protective
Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 1996 (Statutory
Instrument 1996 No. 192), referred to as EPS Regulations. There is an intent to develop
Approved Codes of Practice to give advice on complying with DSEAR. It had been expected
that the HSE would have published the Codes of Practice by now. However, the Codes of
Practice have not been approved and publication of the Approved Codes of Practice is not
expected to take place until the fourth quarter of 2003.

The main thrust of DSEAR is the identification of hazards and the provision of suitable
controls, including classification and zoning of hazardous areas, and selection of explosion-
protected equipment that specifically calls up the EPS Regulations.

The full text of the regulations can be found on the website:

http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk

Regulation 1: Citation and commencement

Purpose: Explains when the regulations come into force.

Key Requirements: All the regulations have been in force since 30/06/2003,
subject to transition provisions.

Transco Compliance Issues:

Transition provisions apply (see Reg 17)
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NEW sites – for all workplaces brought into use for the first time after 30/06/2003, all
regulations apply from the date the work place is first used.

EXISTING sites – workplaces in use on or before 30/06/2003 have to comply with the
regulations, except reg.7 and 11 which must be complied with by 30 June 2006.

New workplaces/processes:
Transco definition of a new site is an installation for which the contract for design and/or
construction is placed after 30/06/2003.

Existing workplaces/processes:
Transco definition of existing sites includes any installation under construction before
30/06/2003.

Relevant document (reference/links):

This updated bulletin describes how Transco sites comply with DSEAR or what is needed to
ensure compliance for new and existing sites/installations.

Changes/planned changes:
As identified.

Regulation 2: Interpretation
Purpose: Interprets key words and phrases used in the Regulations.

Key Requirements: Defines: dangerous substances, workplace/work processes.

Transco Compliance Issues:

Definition - Dangerous Substance

Dangerous Substances are explosive, oxidising, extremely flammable, highly flammable, or
flammable substances. Examples in Transco operations are natural gas, LNG, odorant,
propane, butane, ethylene, acetylene, oxygen, calibration gas, petrol and pyrophoric dusts in
some pipeline situations such as changing filters.

Definition - New/Existing workplace

There is a very broad definition of ‘workplace’. It means any premises or part of premises
used for or in connection with work, where a dangerous substance may be present.
Within Transco, a workplace is a terminal, compressor station, above and below ground
pressure regulating stations, non-domestic gas meter installation where work takes place, and
where dangerous substances are stored or used in compressed gas cylinders. All other asset
groups defined in TERM section 4 come within the scope of DSEAR.

The definition of workplace does NOT cover work in public roads – when working in public
roads, existing Transco procedures must continue to be applied.

Definition – Work processes

Work processes means all technical aspects of work involving dangerous substances and
includes safety and engineering procedures, supervision, the use of plant, equipment,
machinery and materials, and the application of control and protection, protective, and
warning and communication systems.

Relevant document (reference/links):

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Transco DIS suite of procedures

Relevant HS&E and TERM Documents

Gas Distribution & Transmission Hazards and Precautions and ICE sheets July 2003 and
subsequent issues.

Note:
Substances identified in the ICE sheets with the hazard marking should be treated as DSEAR
dangerous substances.

Sites with more than 25 tonnes of dangerous substances, and locations on the site should be
identified with the following sign for extremely, or highly flammable or flammable
substances.

Changes/planned changes:
Minor amendments to ICE sheets at next issue of Gas Distribution & Transmission Hazards
and Precautions and ICE sheets.

Regulation 3: Application
Purpose:
Sets out circumstances where some or all of the Regulations do not apply.

Key Requirements:
Disapplies regulations.

Transco Compliance Issues:

Regs 5(4)(c), 7 and 11 do not apply to gas fittings installed in domestic premises. As a result
of this exemption domestic meter installations and pipework installed downstream of the
emergency control valve are not within the scope of DSEAR.
Note:
However, the exemption does not include gas supply/service pipes in domestic premises.
Work associated with gas supply/service pipes must take into account the requirements of
DSEAR.

New/replacement/exchange meterwork
Whilst DSEAR excludes domestic meter installations it is important that other risks are
managed and all existing Transco domestic meterwork procedures and associated product
specifications must continue to be applied.

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Relevant document (reference/links):

T/PR/TMP3; T/PR/TMP11&12; T/PR/TMP5 and associated product specifications (PRS).

Changes/planned changes:
T/PR/TMP3, TMP11 & TMP12 and T/SP/PRS8 have been revised to take into account
principles for DSEAR compliance.

Regulation 4: Duties
Purpose:
Explains the scope of the Regulations with regard to duties on employers and the self-
employed.

Key Requirements:
The regulations impose duties on Transco as an employer, to identify, manage and inform his
employees and persons at the workplace where work is being carried out, of the hazards and
of the precautions to be taken to prevent injury arising from the dangerous substances.

Transco Compliance Issues:

New/existing workplaces/processes:
Transco intend to manage compliance with DSEAR requirements through application of the
Transco Management System.
Note:
Where Transco acts as an installer, on premises not owned by Transco, of equipment that
contains a dangerous substance and which will be used in a subsequent work process, then
there is an inferred duty to inform persons at the workplace of the associated hazard and of
the precautions that should be taken to manage the hazard. E.g. the provision of a gas service
and associated non domestic meter in premises not owned by Transco will require Transco to
provide the person responsible for the premises with information regarding the hazards,
hazardous area and precautions that should be taken with regard to the supply of gas to the
premises.

Relevant document (reference/links):

Transco Engineering Requirements Manual
H&SE Requirements Manual
T/PR/HS&E/2Gas Distribution & Transmission Hazards and Precautions and ICE sheets July
2003 and subsequent issues.

Changes/planned changes:
There is no intention to produce a new suite of compliance documents for DSEAR. Existing
documents will be amended as necessary to ensure compliance with DSEAR. For new
service pipes/non domestic meter installations installed by Transco, it is proposed that
Transco will issue a completion certificate that summarises the risks and identifies the
hazardous areas associated with the installation to cover DSEAR requirements. The approach
will be consistent with an outline agreement between Health and Safety Executive and IGEM.
The relevant procedure(s) should be amended by end 2003 to include this revision. An
Engineering Instruction will be issued for guidance on compliance with this requirement.

Regulation 5: Risk Assessment

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Purpose: Requires employers to assess the risks to his employees and other persons in the
workplace from dangerous substances in the workplace, and to put in place and maintain
measures to eliminate or reduce risk from dangerous substances so far as is reasonably
practicable.

Key Requirements:
Transco, as an employer, has to assess the risks and record sufficient information to show that
hazardous areas have been identified and classified and that equipment has been selected
based on EPS regulations unless the risk assessment shows otherwise.

Transco Compliance Issues:

New/existing workplaces/processes:
For general requirements, Transco has an H,S&E Procedure 001 general Risk Assessments of
all risks to health and safety of Transco employees and others, arising at or from work
activities within Transco. Transco has supporting generic assessments that can be utilised at
local level and can be developed as site/work specific assessments.

RA/18 is a key document for all AGIs. It has been reviewed for DSEAR compliance and it is
a reasonable basis for satisfying the compliance requirements of DSEAR reg 5. A number of
amendments have been identified, and RA/18 is being updated. In the mean time continue to
use the existing version of RA/18.

Existing workplaces/processes:
Use the existing version of RA/18. When it becomes available, updated version of RA/18
shall be used on existing installations.

Relevant document (reference/links):

H&SE Manual for general requirements.
T/PR/HS&E/2 - Generic Risk Assessments (Gas Distribution & Transmission Hazards and
Precautions & ICE Sheets book).

Changes/planned changes:
RA/18 being updated
All other generic Risk Assessments to be reviewed

Regulation 6: Elimination or reduction of risks from dangerous

substances
Purpose: Sets out measures that employers should take to eliminate, reduce, or control risk
from dangerous substances so far as is reasonably practicable.

Key Requirements:
Transco shall have general safety measures for workplace and work processes, and
organisation measures to eliminate or reduce risk so far as is reasonably practicable.

Transco Compliance Issues:

Avoid use of dangerous substance;
Control sources of ignition.

New/existing workplaces/processes:

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By nature of Transco’s business it is impossible to eliminate natural gas or certain other

substances associated with the gas, i.e. MEG or distillates. The general approach to reduce
risk is by adopting good desig n practice, operational procedures, maintenance and avoidance
of ignition sources. Design is focussed on reducing inventories of dangerous substances,
reducing the likelihood of releases of the dangerous substance, providing sufficient
ventilation to avoid build up of natural gas, reducing sources of ignition and mitigating the
effects of fire or explosion.

Identification of sources of ignition – the following are sources of ignition and controls are
adopted to manage the risk from them.
Electrical (including fixed, portable and personal apparatus)
Electrostatic discharge
Mechanical – friction/impact/heat/sparks risks
Maintenance/construction – hotwork/naked flame/electro-arc
Electro-electromagnetic -radiation
Stray/induced currents
Lightning

Existing workplaces/processes:

Redesign of existing mechanical equipment to eliminate or reduce risk is not required.

Relevant document (reference/links):

Transco Engineering requirements Manual

T//SP/PRS/35 (for housings)
IGE/TD/13
IGE/GM/6
IGE/GM/7 (housing purchased to T/SP/PRS/35 will satisfy IGE/TD/13 or IGE/GM/7)
T/GN/ EL2
Transco Engineering Instruction EI82
T/PR/SCO1

Changes/planned changes:
Transco Engineering Instruction in preparation to cover situation where existing enclosures
have less ventilation than recommendations in new standards.

Regulation 7: Places where explosive atmospheres may occur

Purpose: Requires employers to:
Classify and zone places where explosive atmospheres may occur as hazardous;
select equipment and protective systems for those places;
mark places where explosive atmospheres may occur; and
verify overall explosion safety before a new workplace is used.

Key Requirements:
classification of places where explosive measures may occur;
criteria for the selection of equipment and protective systems;
DSEAR link to EPS Regs.

Transco Compliance Issues:

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Hazardous Area Classification - Zoning

It has been Transco practice to produce a Hazardous Area Classification drawing for
installations operating above 7barg using SHA/1which has been superseded IGE/SR/25 from
2002.
For below 7barg operation, Transco has used use best practice guidance in documents, such
as ENC 93/1 or EM/7, which incorporate recommendations for ventilation that effectively
give a Zone 2.
From 01/07/2006, DSEAR requires a zone drawing for all installations at all pressures and it
is therefore necessary for Transco to classify and zone all installations operating below 7
barg.
In some installations, such as distribution valve pits, a generic approach to classifying
hazardous areas may be appropriate. Generic hazardous area classification drawings will be
produced for certain types of installations/equipment.

New workplaces/processes:
Zone drawings required:

For new equipment in an existing workplace, such as a non-domestic meter installation, a

zone drawing is needed and a copy must be given to the owner of the premises. Zoning
should be based on IGE/SR/25 or for a simple installation in a housing, base zoning on
IGE/GM/7.

Valves in pits are deemed as zone 0 and appropriate precautions have to be taken.

Hazardous area classification/zoning drawing of the site must be available to the employees
undertaking work on the site by providing copies at site, or in the work place, or in
maintenance instructions for installations such as district governors. For non-domestic meter
installations information, including zoning details, should be given to the gas user. (See Reg
4 planned changes).

Where connections are made to Transco operational pipes, work will be covered by a Non-
Routine Operations (NRO) procedure and as such a specific Risk Assessment and Method
Statement will be required for the workplace. Normal precautions, such as gas monitoring,
breathing apparatus, etc must be utilised at the excavation.
Existing workplaces/processes:

For above 7 barg operations, existing hazardous area classification drawings showing zones
(based on either SHA/1 or IGE/SR/25) demonstrate compliance. Any modification to an
installation requires hazardous area classification to be updated in accordance with
IGE/SR/25 (part of T/PR/G17 process).

For sites with no zone drawing, the hazardous area classification MUST be produced – based
on IGE/SR/25 or IGE/GM/7 for non-complex installations below 7 barg. The sites MUST
have a zone drawing by 30/6/2006.

Any modification on an existing (pre-30/6/2003 site) needs hazardous area classification and
a drawing showing the type and extent of the hazardous zones at design stage of modification.

Selection of equipment and protective systems

DSEAR stipulates that equipment and protective systems for use in hazardous areas must
comply with the EPS Regulations, which require that all new equipment must be
accompanied by a certificate declaring its conformity with the relevant ATEX provisions
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together with manufacturer’s instructions on how to install and maintain the

equipment/protective system. Equipment already in use before 01/07/2003 can continue to be
used indefinitely, provided risk assessment shows it is safe.

Equipment for new sites

DSEAR Schedule 3 links hazardous area zone with the equipment category from EPS Regs,
viz. for gases/vapours:
Zone (DSEAR) Category (EPS)
0 1
1 2 (or 1)
2 3 (or 1 or 2)

Electrical equipment and protective systems intended for use in hazardous areas from 1/7/03
must have a ‘CE mark’. This includes non-domestic meters installations. Electrical
equipment and protective systems should have the existing ‘Ex’ (CENELEC/IEC) marking -
EEx de IIB T6. The CE marking consists of the initials CE followed by a letter/number
string,

e.g. 0999 II 1 G

See Appendix 1 for explanation of symbols and Appendix 2 for equipment marks.

The equipment or protective system must also be marked with additional information
essential to their safe use. The equipment or protective system must be accompanied by
instructions covering, amongst others, for commissioning, use and maintenance.

Any new equipment, protective system, device or component intended for use in a potentially
hazardous area, that is manufactured outside the EU, can be purchased. However, it is a
requirement of EPS that it cannot be put into service within the EU without having had an
assessment of conformity and must have a ‘CE marking’. If Transco buys equipment from
outside the EU, Transco is responsible for the ATEX conformity assessment or for a risk
assessment under DSEAR Regs to demonstrate that the equipment does not need to be
selected on the basis of the requirements in EPS Regs.

EPS Regs apply to both electrical and mechanical equipment and protective systems for use
in a potentially explosive atmosphere. It covers components and devices for use outside
potentially explosive atmospheres that are associated with the functioning or equipment
and/or protective systems in explosive atmospheres. Management controls ensure that only
CE marked equipment is used for installations and subsequent maintenance replacement.
As an example of a management control, T/PR/G17 covers modification work.

Equipment on existing sites

On existing sites, there is no requirement to change existing equipment providing it is suitable

for use according to relevant Transco procedures, i.e. manufactured, inspected and maintained
in accordance with Transco Engineering Documents or approved Transco Specifications and
providing it is protected to the relevant standard as suitable for the hazardous area.

For any existing installation, the existing non-‘CE marked’ spares holding can be used for
like-for-like change-out. The spares holding may also be used on existing installations, which
would be subject to the control of the T/PR/G/17 procedure. All new stock for use in
hazardous areas must be purchased in accordance with the EPS Regs so that the items should
be ‘CE’ marked.
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When the spares stock has been used, new stock for use in hazardous areas should then be
purchased as EPS compliant so that the stock is ‘CE marked’.

Equipment outside the classified hazardous areas can continued to be specified, purchased,
installed and used in accordance with relevant current Transco procedures and P&L contract
conditions for such equipment.

There is a duty on Transco employees to establish that the basic conditions for the existing
risk assessments still apply and are applicable in the current workplace/work process context.

Portable tools and equipment

Existing equipment such as portable tools and test equipment. can continue to be used, if
certified for the zone. Any new or replacement items must be purchased in accordance with
EPS Regulations and be ‘CE marked’.

Marking hazardous areas

Existing relevant signs, such as ‘smell gas’, or flammable substances signs, as shown in
section on DSEAR Reg 2, provide sufficient warning for trained Transco staff and provide an
indication to the public (in addition to the fact that distributed gas is odorised).

New workplaces/processes:
Any new site or enclosure should have an ATEX sign at the point of entry, which is shown
below:

Where gas is supplied to premises, an ATEX marked label should be attached to the
emergency control valve which terminates the service, as required by EI99 – The Labelling of
Gas Services.

Existing workplaces/processes:

’Ex’ signs should be available from the usual local suppliers of safety signs. Signs can be
obtained from suppliers such as ROSPA Safety Shop – www.safetyshop.com.

If already signed for natural gas or relevant hazard,e.g. ‘smell gas’, ‘natural gas’, flammable
gas, no smoking, then ATEX sign NOT required. The following are examples of acceptable
warning signs.

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If no such signing, ATEX sign is required –

For kiosks where vandalism is an issue, place sign inside entry door so that it is immediately
visible to anyone entering the workplace.
Requirements for bottled gas stores as above i.e. if there is an existing sign, NO need to affix
new ATEX sign. If no appropriate signing, ATEX sign is required.

Verification of overall explosion safety

In the T/PR/G/17 process, the competent person signing off the appraisal of a new installation
or modification to an existing installation, implicitly accepts explosion safety in accepting the
overall safety of the design.

Relevant document (reference/links):

T/PR/G17

IGE/ SR/25
IGE/GM/7
T/PR/HS&E/2 - Gas Distribution & Transmission Hazards and Precautions & ICE Sheets
T/GN/EL2
T/PR/EL3
T/PR/INQ6

Changes/planned changes:
Transco Engineering Instruction being developed regarding ventilation of enclosures will also
deal with hazardous area classification.
Generic hazardous area classification drawings to be produced.

Regulation 8: Arrangements to deal with accidents, incidents and

emergencies

Purpose: Sets out the overall approach that employers should make to protect employees
from an accident, incident, or an emergency involving a dangerous substance.

Key Requirements: Transco, as the employer, has to

have emergency procedures, including appropriate first aid facilities and safety drills in case
of an emergency;
have available information on work hazards, hazard identification, and specific hazards at the
time of the emergency;
establish suitable warning and other communication systems for an emergency situation;
ensure where necessary warning is given before explosion conditions are reached;
where risk assessment shows it necessary, provide escape facilities;
and make available relevant information to the public emergency services.

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Transco Compliance Issues:

New workplaces/processes:
As below for existing work places.

Existing workplaces/processes:

Transco ensure provision of relevant first aid equipment and facilities through Transco H & S
Procedure 104. Regular testing of Transco emergency procedures are covered in Transco H
& S Procedure 115.
Determination of hazardous zones during emergency scenarios: for above 7 barg operations,
PSR Compliance Procedure gives indicative distances and provides further advice. For below
7 barg, Transco personnel receive training and are assessed as competent. The provision of
designated escape routes is covered in Transco H & S procedure 115 for compliance with the
Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regs 1997. All non-essential personnel would be evacuated
from the area of the emergency.

Regulation 9: Information, instruction and training

Purpose: Requires an employer to provide employees and non-employees at risk from work
involving a dangerous substance with suitable and sufficient information, instruction and
training to safeguard employees in the workplace.

Key Requirements: Transco, as the employer, has to ensure that the precautionary
information should provide details about the dangerous substance in the workplace, including
the name of the substance, access to any relevant safety data sheet, and any significant risk
assessment findings. Transco should update the information, instructions and training to take
account of significant changes in the type of work carried out or the methods of work used by
Transco.

Transco Compliance Issues:

The essential requirements are covered by the Health and Safety Requirements Manual and
the Transco Engineering Requirements Manual.

New workplaces/processes:
Transco Safety and Technical Competencies Framework ensure that Transco employees are
competent to undertake their duties in Transco workplaces.

EPS Regulations require that all new ATEX equipment must be accompanied by a certificate
declaring its conformity with the relevant ATEX provisions together with manufacturer’s
instructions on how to install and maintain the component/equipment.

Existing workplaces/processes:
As for new installations, Transco Safety and Technical Competencies Framework ensure that
Transco employees are competent to undertake their duties in Transco workplaces.

Relevant document (reference/links):

T/PR/HS&E/2 – Gas Distribution & Transmissio n Hazards and Precautions & ICE Sheets.

Changes/planned changes:
Review of contents of training courses/packages available to Transco.

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Regulation 10: Identification of hazardous contents of containers and

pipes
Purpose: Requires employers to ensure that the contents of pipes and containers containing a
dangerous substance are clearly identified.

Key Requirements:
Marking of pipes and containers.

Transco Compliance Issues:

Marking contents as hazardous/dangerous substances. In general, new gas transmission and

distribution pipes are not marked to identify contents. All pipes within Transco operational
sites are taken to contain natural gas unless otherwise marked. PE pipe used to convey
natural gas is self coloured – yellow.

New workplaces/processes:

Existing workplaces/processes:

There is no requirement to repaint or label existing gas pipes. All other services should be
repainted with appropriate pipeline colour recommendations in BS 1710:1984 (Identification
of Pipelines and Services) when next assessed as requiring repainting.

Relevant Transco document (reference/links):

Add relevant clause to P&L Contract Conditions.

Changes/planned changes:
EI99 – Issue 2. The labelling of Gas Services. Issued June 2003.

Regulation 11: Coordination

Purpose: Where two or more employers share a workplace, requires the employer
responsible for the workplace to coordinate any measures required to protect against risks
from explosive atmospheres.

Key Requirements:

Duty with the employer responsible for the workplace.

Transco Compliance Issues:

Transco workplace procedures – Field procedures, Safe Control of Operations.

New workplaces/processes:
The Transco Site Occupier shall have the DSEAR responsibility covering, for example,
induction of personnel and control of contractors.

Existing workplaces/processes:

The DSEAR responsibility on its Transco Site Occupier is required from 03/06/2006 (see reg.
17).

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Relevant document (reference/links):

T/PR/SCO1
T/PR/EL6
EI 82
T/PR/EL7

Changes/planned changes: As identified

Regulation 12: Extension outside GB

Purpose: Standard legislative provision

Key Requirements:

Transco Compliance Issues: NO IMPACT

Regulation 13: Exemption certificates

Purpose: Standard legislative provision

Key Requireme nts:

Transco Compliance Issues: NO IMPACT

Regulation 14: Exemptions for MOD

Purpose: Standard legislative provision

Key Requirements:

Transco Compliance Issues: NO IMPACT

Regulation 15: Amendments

Purpose: Initiates changes to existing legislation

Key Requirements: Mainly concerns modernising petrol legislation

Transco Compliance Issues: NO IMPACT

Regulation 16: Repeals and revocations

Purpose: Fully or partial repeals legislation

Key Requirements:

Transco Compliance Issues: NO IMPACT

Regulation 17: Transitional provisions

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Outline of Scope: Phasing implementation of certain regulations in certain contexts.

Key Requirements:

Transco Compliance Issues:

The implementation of Regs 7 and 11 for existing installations is not required until
30/06/2006, at latest.

New workplaces/processes:
a new installation must comply with Regs 7 and 11.

Existing workplaces/processes:

Key requirement is a review of existing risk assessments to ensure safety in the workplace.
This is required immediately. A review, and any subsequent update, of existing Transco risk
assessments for all asset groups is in progress (see Reg 5). Classification of hazardous areas
and selection of equipment/protective systems in accordance with EPS Regs is not required
until 30/06/2006.

A modification started after 30/06/2003 to be considered as new and full DSEAR compliance
required.

Due to Transition regulation with full compliance required by 30/6/2006, further information
will be provided in an update to the Engineering Bulletin.

Relevant document (reference/links):

Changes/planned changes:

Reviews of generic risk assessments described under Reg 5.

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APPENDIX 1

CE MARK SYMBOLS

Confirms compliance with ATEX 100a directive or original flammable

atmospheres directive

Confirms compliance with all relevant directives

•Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
•Modified by 93/68/EEC
•Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC
•Modified by 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC
•Machinery Directive 98/37/EC

Note Includes ATEX100a if apparatus certificate includes ATEX

0999 II 1 G ATEX Equipment Marking

CENELEC Equipment Marking

EEx de IIB T6

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ATEX / CENELEC EQUIPMENT MARKS

ATEX Marking
G:gas/vapour/mist
D:dust
0999 II 1 G

Type of explosive atmosphere M1:energised

M2:de-energised
Equipment Category (Group II) 1:Zone 0,20
2:Zone 1,21
Equipment Group 3:Zone 2,22

EU Explosive Atmosphere Symbol

I:Mining
Notified Body reference II:Non-mining

CE Mark

CENELEC/IEC Marking
T1:450 oC
T2:300 oC
E Ex d IIB T6 -40 oC <Tamb<+50 oC T3:200 oC
T4:135 oC
T5:100 oC
Temperature Class (Group II) T6:85 oC

Apparatus Group d:Flameproof

i:Intrinsic safety
Type of Protection Code e:Increased safety
p:Purged/pressurised
n:Non-incendive
Explosive Protection Symbol
m:Encapsulation
s:Special protection
Conformity with European Standard q:Sand/powder filling
o:Oil immersion

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