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Projects and Services EHS Plan v4

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1 Site Mobilization
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Purpose and Scope.................................................................................................................................................................2

2. General...................................................................................................................................................................................2

3. Responsibilities......................................................................................................................................................................2

4. Site Preplanning and Preparation..........................................................................................................................................3

5. Inspections and Audits..........................................................................................................................................................4

6. Emergency Procedures & Reporting.....................................................................................................................................4

7. Documentation & EHS Meetings..........................................................................................................................................7

8. Signs Signals, and Barricades...............................................................................................................................................9

9. Housekeeping........................................................................................................................................................................9

10. Lockout / Tagout...................................................................................................................................................................9

11. Electrical Safety...................................................................................................................................................................10

12. Hot Work.............................................................................................................................................................................11

13. Work at Heights...................................................................................................................................................................11

14. Confined Space Entry..........................................................................................................................................................11

15. Chemical Management and Waste Management................................................................................................................12

16. Industrial Hygiene...............................................................................................................................................................13

17. Permit to Work....................................................................................................................................................................14

18. PPE......................................................................................................................................................................................14

19. Equipment Safety................................................................................................................................................................14

20. Crane Safety and Rigging...................................................................................................................................................15

21. Contractor Safety.................................................................................................................................................................17

22. Training...............................................................................................................................................................................17

23. Demobilization....................................................................................................................................................................18

24. References...........................................................................................................................................................................19

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Projects and Services EHS Plan


1. Purpose and Scope
GE is committed to achieving environmental, health and safety (EHS) excellence and to creating and
maintaining a safe and healthy place of work for GE employees, contractors, and customer employees.
Additional information on GE EHS Procedures can be found in the business specific reference documents listed
in Section 24 of this Plan.

2. General
2.1 Environmental, Health and Safety Program Guidelines
2.1.1 Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety (EHS) laws and regulations.
2.1.2 Take appropriate measures to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, and to provide employees with a
safe and healthy working environment.
2.1.3 Consider and adapt to evolving industry practices, regulatory requirements and standards of care.
2.1.4 Assess EHS impacts before starting a new activity or project and eliminate unreasonable risks.
2.1.5 Protect the environment, prevent pollution, minimize the use of natural resources, and reduce the use and
release of toxic and hazardous materials where practicable, conserve, recover and recycle materials.
2.1.6 Continue to improve our EHS systems and performance as an integral part of GE’s operational strategy.
2.2 Customer EHS Requirements
2.2.1 GE shall comply with applicable Customer EHS requirements. Customer EHS requirements shall be
obtained during and reviewed during pre-planning.
2.2.2 Customer site specific requirements must be reviewed as part of the orientation process.
2.2.3 A pre-start meeting will be held with all contractors, before any work commences, to discuss the project
Environmental, Health and Safety Plan, GE and Customer EHS requirements for the project, required
permit to work systems and incident/event reporting and investigation requirements and responsibilities.
3. Responsibilities
3.1 General Environmental, Health and Safety Rules for All Project Personnel:
3.1.1 Only perform tasks that you are trained and qualified to do.
3.1.2 All individuals are responsible for their own safety and wellbeing and the safety of others who may be
impacted by their operations.
3.1.3 All individuals are responsible for complying with environmental regulations, environmental permit
requirements, other environmental requirements stipulated by the customer, and for working in a manner
that safeguards the environment.
3.1.4 Observe all EHS signs and regulations always.
3.1.5 All individuals have the right to Stop Work if they feel that the work is not being performed safely.
3.1.6 No one shall engage in hazardous activities, such as horseplay, pushing or shoving, even in jest.
3.1.7 Maintain work areas and walkways clear of obstructions and the accumulation of tripping hazards and
combustible debris, including designated lay-down areas, and welfare facilities.
3.1.8 Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment provided for the task.
3.1.9 Visually check equipment before use for any defects and report immediately to their supervisors any
defects.
3.1.10 Report all hazards relating to working practices or conditions to the Project Lead or EHS Representative.

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3.1.11 Report all injuries and incidents including near misses, and concern reports even if they do not result in
injury.
3.1.12 Smoking is “Prohibited” on all site areas other than those designated by the site.
3.1.13 Never make unauthorized modifications to any tooling.
3.1.14 Drivers of authorized vehicles within the site boundaries must comply with all road markings and
designated speed limits.
3.1.15 No alcohol or illicit drugs are to be brought onto any site either for the intention of consumption or supply.
3.1.16 No eating or drinking in work areas except at designated break areas.
3.1.17 The use of electronic devices such as cell phones, that may cause a distraction is prohibited. Cell phones
may be used for company business but only if the user is not operating machinery or other devices.
3.1.18 When working alone establish a communication protocol with another employee. Do not perform high risk
work activities alone.
3.2 Additional EHS Responsibilities for Site Management and Supervisors
3.2.1 Correct or cause to have corrected, reported EHS deficiencies.
3.2.2 Administer and implement the Project and Services EHS Plan.
3.2.3 Fully enforce Customer and GE EHS requirements and expectations.
3.2.4 Ensure contractors/agencies provide fully qualified employees for assigned tasks.
3.2.5 Liaise with business Regional EHS Manager for any EHS-related concerns/questions.
3.2.6 Conduct all required activities as covered by the Projects and Services EHS Plan such as weekly
inspections and EHS meetings.
3.2.7 Ensure all contractor employees on-site receive EHS orientation.
3.2.8 Report all incidents to Customer and GE business Regional EHS Manager including those involving
contractors and sub-contractors (incidents, near misses, property damage, spills, etc.). Conduct incident
investigations and determine based on severity, need for involvement from upper management/ or business
Regional EHS Manager.
3.2.9 Compile Risk Assessments for the specific work being carried out at the project.
3.2.10 Act as the site EHS lead and lead by example.
3.3 Disciplinary Action
3.3.1 Employees who violate the spirit or letter of GE’s policies are subject to disciplinary action up to and
including termination of employment. Violation of this policy can also mean breaking the law, subjecting
individuals or the company to criminal penalties (fines or jail sentences) or civil sanctions (damage awards
or fines).
3.3.2 GE or contractor personnel may be barred or removed from the site if found to be disregarding Customer/
GE procedures/site rules, or otherwise engaging in conduct that is likely to cause personal injury, illness or
property damage.
3.3.3 Contractors shall be solely responsible for discipline of their employees once removed from site.
4. Site Preplanning and Preparation
4.1 Before commencing work at the customer site, a review of Customer EHS requirements and potential issues shall be
conducted using the Preplanning Checklist provided in Tab A. Checklist shall be completed 3 months prior to
mobilization. In the event of emerging work checklist shall be completed as soon as possible prior to going to the
site.
4.2 Upon mobilization at the site a site EHS inspection must be completed. Any unsafe conditions, environmental risks,
or EHS concerns must be reported to the customer and corrected before GE project, contractor personnel or the
external environment are exposed to any potential hazard. The Form in Tab Z may be used for this purpose.

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4.3 Identify specific traffic routes that must be followed to avoid hazards within the customers’ facility. These routes
will typically be allocated for deliveries of equipment and access for heavy plant equipment (e.g., cranes). Parking
allocation shall be identified as needed.
4.4 Where work is to be carried out on or adjacent to the public highway, comply with local traffic guarding, signing
and control to avoid danger to the workforce and members of the public.
4.5 There will always be a requirement to provide safe access and egress to and from the work site. On project sites,
this may change periodically and will require regular review and communication to the work force.
4.6 Some locations will pose a greater threat regarding theft of materials and tools. suitable secure storage will be
considered to minimize the impact of any such theft on project completion and company losses.
4.7 Where required by law when customers have deployed poisons to control vermin within a facility or herbicides have
been sprayed to control nuisance plant growth, personnel need to be notified and briefed on good hygiene measures,
including no smoking, drinking or eating until personal hygiene measures are completed.
4.8 Significant peripheral risks may exist outside the immediate work area. Risks may involve such items as bulk
storage of poisonous gases (chlorine, etc.), bulk storage of flammables, other contractors in the vicinity engaged in
dangerous work, and so on. As part of the pre-job planning, an accountability of the peripheral risks must be
accomplished. GE Project Lead will work with Customer on determining location for job trailers; lay-down areas,
office/dining/welfare accommodation. Factors to be considered include location of work area, traffic patterns,
overhead lines, impact on and exposure to environment and access control.
4.9 Projects taking place on refineries or chemical plant environments, an assessment of the potential impacts from an
emergency that may take place at the site will be considered when sighting trailers. Trailer placement risk
assessment provided in Tab E shall be used as a guide in making this determination.
5. Inspections and Audits
5.1 The GE Project Lead and/or the EHS Lead shall conduct and document EHS inspections of work areas on a weekly
basis. Additionally, the GE Project Lead and/or EHS Lead will monitor site activities of each
Contractor/Subcontractor and overall project daily.
5.2 Supervisors or competent persons shall inspect equipment and machinery after mobilization and prior to use. This
inspection shall be done in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
5.3 Site personnel, Supervisors or competent persons shall inspect work areas daily. Deficiencies shall be documented
and corrective actions tracked to completion
5.4 Weekly inspections shall be documented using the General Planned Inspection in Tab Z. All findings shall be
tracked to closure on the Inspection Checklist.
5.5 During phases of the project where an active LOTO is in place, LOTO inspections shall be conducted.
5.6 In the event of a regulatory inspection notify the business Regional EHS Manager immediately.
5.7 All findings from audits and inspections shall be documented and tracked to closure, the preferred method is using
the Gensuite Action Tracking System.
6. Emergency Procedures & Reporting
6.1 Site specific emergency procedures shall be obtained and communicated to all project personnel including
responsibilities in the event of an emergency, where emergency equipment is located evacuation routes and location
of muster points
6.1.1 Local Emergency contact numbers for Fire, Spill, Medical Response, and other applicable Emergency
Response providers must be identified. Complete the Emergency Contact List provided in Tab D and post
in each trailer.
6.2 Evacuation Plans, Alarms, and Maps
6.2.1 Site Evacuation Plans including maps must be obtained from the customer. This information shall be
reviewed with all project personnel including subcontractors during Orientation training. If evacuation
map is not available from the customer, a map identifying evacuation routes and muster points for the
project team shall be created. A copy of the map shall be posted in each trailer.
6.2.2 Project Lead or designee shall walk down the evacuation route to ensure that no egress doors or gates are
locked or otherwise inaccessible.

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6.3 Clinic Arrangements


6.3.1 Adequate medical/first aid care must be available to anyone who may be injured. Where Emergency
Medical Response Services are not readily available, establish a trained, properly equipped medical
response available during work hours to respond to a medical emergency on the project, i.e., qualified first-
aider.
6.3.2 Upon mobilization, the GE Project Lead shall establish medical care arrangements. Every effort should be
made to identify the most suitable ambulance and medical facilities located near the project Helix can be
used to identify medical care facilities when traveling. Link to Helix home page -
https://traveloracle.healix.com/clientpage/
6.4 Emergency and Medical Response Supplies
6.4.1 Check to ensure that emergency response equipment is available and in good condition including:
6.4.1.1 Location of Emergency Shower and Eyewash as required – make sure that it is signed clearly
and remains accessible throughout the project.
6.4.1.2 First Aid Kit – complete and in a signed location.
6.4.1.3 Fire Extinguishers – verify adequate number available and that the inspections are up-to-date.
6.5 Spill Prevention and Preparedness
6.5.1 The appropriate equipment necessary for spill response will be determined during prep-planning and shall
consider the type and quantity of chemical substances. Spill equipment may include:
6.5.1.1 Monitoring and detection instruments;
6.5.1.2 Personal protective equipment;
6.5.1.3 Blocking materials such as booms or drain covers to limit the spread of the spill;
6.5.1.4 Absorbent materials such as fine sawdust, sand, absorbent pillows, or other commercially
available products;
6.5.1.5 Vessel or pipe plugs, patches or collars to stop or control leaking drums;
6.5.1.6 Disposal equipment such as drums to contain waste materials and residuals, both open top for
solids and closed top drums for liquids will be available.
6.5.1.7 Where a requirement is identified, the above equipment will be positioned in accessible
locations and ready for immediate usage to control, contain or absorb spills.
6.5.2 The Project Lead, or designee, will be identified as the spill response coordinator. Customer-specific spill
reporting/notification requirements shall be obtained as part of pre-work meeting phase and incorporated
into project documents.
6.5.3 External response services may be required where the site is not capable of responding to an incident or
may require additional support services. These services may include local fire departments, hazardous
materials teams or chemical response units where available.
6.5.4 An equipment fueling plan shall be established where significant fueling activities are anticipated.
6.6 Spill Response and Follow Up
6.6.1 On being notified of a spill, the Site Lead should assess the action required controlling or cleaning up the
spill. If off-site assistance is required, the service providers identified above should be contacted without
delay.
6.6.2 If trained and the person can contain or clean up the spill, they should do so as quickly as possible. When
the spill is either cleaned up or contained, they should immediately report the incident.
6.6.3 If the spill/release is uncontrollable, the scene is abandoned in favor of making an immediate report. If safe
to do so, before leaving the scene, consider if any action can be taken to minimize the impact of the spill.
6.6.4 All spills shall be reported to the Customer, GE Project Lead, and business Regional EHS Manager.
6.6.5 Spills shall be investigated to determine cause and corrective actions including confirmation that cleanup
was completed.

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6.7 Security
6.7.1 For Projects in TAS (Travel Advisory System) Security Countries and TAS Monitored Countries or in
other locations deemed necessary, the GE Project Lead in conjunction with the business Regional EHS
Manager and business or regional Security shall establish a security plan for the project. All GE and
contractor site personnel shall be briefed on the plan during orientation.
6.7.2 For projects located in TAS Security Countries and TAS Monitored Countries a project roster and project
data sheet shall be maintained.
6.7.2.1 The completed data sheet shall be provided to GE site personnel and visitors upon their arrival at the site.
6.7.2.2 The project roster, listing all GE personnel (including experts under GE control) working at the site shall
also be maintained.
6.7.2.3 Copies of these forms are available in Tab F.
6.7.3 Any changes in security status at the site shall immediately be communicated to the business Regional EHS
Manager and business or regional Security.
6.7.4 Review with Security team requirements for having a satellite phone for projects in TAS Security
Countries.
6.8 Drills
Projects, which last for more than 6 months in duration, shall conduct an emergency drill. Drill may be an
evacuation, response to medical emergencies, or other emergency scenario that is appropriate for the site. Drills
should be coordinated with Customer and other contractors working in the immediate area. Participation in a drill
conducted by the Customer may satisfy these requirements so long as GE project personnel and contractors
participated in the drill and documentation is maintained.

6.9 Fire Prevention


6.9.1 To minimize the risk of fire during project execution the following practices shall be implemented
throughout out the project:
6.9.1 Keep combustible and flammable materials away from ignition sources.
6.9.2 Maintain proper fire extinguishers readily accessible for use in all work, office and welfare
accommodation areas.
6.9.3 Inspect fire extinguishers monthly, if under GE control. Replace and return used fire extinguishers
promptly for re-charging.
6.9.4 Maintain clear access to/of fire apparatus, aisles, traffic lanes and exits. Know the location of fire exits.
6.9.5 Prohibit the re-fueling of equipment while it is running or hot.
6.9.6 Where appropriate, use explosion-proof lighting, explosion-proof equipment and non-sparking tools.
6.9.7 Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas minimize combustibles such as oily rags, paper, boxes, etc.
6.10 Incident Reporting, Investigation and Follow-Up
6.10.1 All incidents, first aid injuries, spills and near misses shall be investigated and reported to GE Project Lead
or designee and the business Regional EHS Manager. Incidents, events, and injuries can be entered directly
into Gensuite or Tab DD can be used for reporting. Incidents shall be promptly reported to Customer as
required.
6.10.2 The business Regional EHS Manager will be responsible for ensuring all required internal and external
reporting obligations are met.
6.10.3 Incidents resulting in fires, explosions, and environmental releases, including oil/hazardous material spills,
shall be investigated and reported to the GE Project Lead or designee, and business Regional EHS Manager
immediately.
6.10.4 Incidents resulting in a fatality, amputation, injury to more than one employee, hospitalization, medical
treatment, or investigation by regulatory authorities shall be reported to the GE Project Lead or designee
and the business Regional EHS Manager immediately.
6.10.5 Documentation of first aid injuries shall be maintained at the project. Every injury or illness reported, no
matter how slight, must be recorded.

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6.10.6 All other incidents including first aid injuries, incidents involving company vehicles, property damage and
significant near misses and hazards shall be reported to the GE Project Lead or designee immediately and
to the business Regional EHS Manager within 24 hours.
6.10.7 Injuries including first aid to GE contractors shall follow the same notification process. Recording of
contractor injuries will be managed by business Regional EHS Manager on a case by case basis.
6.10.8 Incident investigations must be initiated as soon as possible after the incident occurs and no later than 24
hours after the incident. Completed Incident Investigation Reports will be forwarded to the GE Project
Lead or designee, and the responsible business Regional EHS Manager. Information on the cause of the
incident and corrective actions to be taken will be communicated to site personnel through postings, EHS
meeting, or toolbox talks. The anonymity of personnel involved in the incident or who provided
information during the investigation will be maintained.
6.10.9 Corrective actions identified by the incident investigation will be tracked to closure. Documentation of
completed corrective actions will be maintained in the site EHS files, or Gensuite Action Tracking System.
6.10.10 All incidents involving injury or property damage to members of the public, or environmental events that
impact beyond the site boundary, resulting from work related activities, shall be documented using the
Incident Report form or logged into Gensuite Incidents & Measurements and immediately reported verbally
to the GE Project Lead or designee, and the responsible business Regional EHS Manager.
7. Documentation & EHS Meetings

7.1 The GE Project Lead shall maintain all EHS documentation generated as part of EHS Plan executions.
Documentation shall be maintained in the Site EHS Files and shall provide on request relevant copies maintained of
non- GE proprietary records. Documentation may be hard copy or electronic if ready access to files is available.
7.2 All documents generated as part of this EHS Plan and all Tabs and attachments shall be maintained for the duration
of the project.
7.3 Risk Assessments*1
7.3.1 Risk Assessments (RAs) covering the scope of the project shall be available and provided to project staff
for review. Monitoring of control measures listed on the RA shall be conducted throughout the work. Any
changes to work scope shall result in a review and update of the RA for that task.
7.3.2 All Control measures as listed within each RA are to be confirmed by Supervisor or Shift leads as in place
and available prior to work commencement. Confirmation that all RAs are available shall be done during
Mobilization phase prior to being work.
7.3.3 RAs may be stand-alone documents or they may be combined with work practices or procedures. RAs
shall:
7.3.1.1 Identify all task activities.
7.3.1.2 Identify the potential hazards associated with each activity. Qualify the severity and the likelihood of each
potential hazard.
7.3.1.3 Describe the measures that will be implemented to control the risk of each potential hazard including
required PPE.
7.3.1.4 Business may use their own RA or equivalent documents if they include the items above. A template RA
form is provided in Tab Q if the business does not have a format available.
7.3.4 RAs are to be updated to reflect site-specific conditions. Prior to beginning work, RAs shall be reviewed
with the crew who will be performing the work. All employees are to sign off on the RAs to confirm that
they have reviewed the material and understand the hazards and environmental aspects associated with the
work and the mitigation measures that must be followed.
7.3.5 RAs shall be posted in the work area or otherwise made readily available to employees.
7.3.6 If during the execution of the work the scope changes such that new hazards may be present, the RA must
be reevaluated.
7.3.7 Copies of completed RAs must be made available at the site.
7.4 Point of Work Risk Assessments

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7.4.1 Prior to the start of each shift crews shall conduct a Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA). Purpose of
the POWRA is to identify risks in the area where the work is to be conducted. POWRAs differ from RAs
in that RAs focus on task specific risks and are generally developed in advance of work activities.
7.4.2 POWRAs are to be completed in the work location and posted until work is complete. Focus of POWRA
includes:
7.4.2.1 Life Saving Principals – high risk work
7.4.2.2 Conditions of work area – weather, surrounding work activities, environmental aspects.
7.4.2.3 Quick check that it is safe to proceed with task
7.4.2.4 POWRAs must be updated whenever work conditions change.
7.4.2.5 Template POWRA is provided in Tab S.
7.5 EHS Meetings and Communication
7.5.1 Regular EHS Meetings shall be held throughout the project. Discussion of EHS issues shall be part of daily
shift meetings to ensure continued emphasis on implementation of the EHS program.
7.5.2 A weekly EHS meeting (each shift) shall be held by the Project Lead or designee with all site personnel and
contractors to coordinate related activities.
7.5.3 Meeting topics shall include: EHS Topic/Communication, Review of Corrective Actions, EHS work
practices related to upcoming work, Comments from Participants, and any other applicable topic.
7.5.4 Prepared EHS topics (Tool Box Talks) or related items applicable to current job conditions shall be
communicated to the craft labor teams daily. Tool Box Talks shall cover information pertinent to ongoing
job activities and may include review of incidents, near misses, or other materials
7.5.5 Customer Meeting – EHS concerns and related action plans shall be reviewed during these meetings.
7.5.6 EHS Meeting and Toolbox Talk Documentation – Document the meeting and obtain names and signatures
from attendees. The form provided in Tab R should be used to document the meetings.
7.6 Required Postings
7.6.1 Applicable Federal, State, or Local safety related postings should be posted in the office trailer or break
room in a location visible to all site personnel.
7.6.2 Post the required Federal and State Labor posters. (In states with OSHA approved state plans, the state job
safety and health program posters should be posted rather than OSHA posters). The posters used must be
full-size (reduced-size posters are not acceptable).
7.6.3 Posters are typically provided in tooling containers. If not contact your business Regional EHS manager to
obtain posters.
7.7 Working Hours
Where required by customer or local law, working hour’s documentation shall be maintained. GE Project Lead is to
ensure that arrangements are made for the execution and monitoring of GE and its contractors for full compliance
with working Time Directives.

8. Signs Signals, and Barricades


8.1 Signs, Signals, and Barricades shall be used to warn personnel of potential hazards.
8.2 Use a barrier tape identification system to uniformly identify hazards on the project. The following barrier tape
identification system shall be used:
8.2.1 For US Sites
DANGER – Use a red background with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.
CAUTION – Use a yellow background with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.
WARNING – Use an orange background with lettering or symbols in a contrasting color.
BIOLOGICAL HAZARD – Use a fluorescent orange or orange-red background with lettering or symbols in a
contrasting color.
RADIOLOGICAL HAZARD – Use a magenta and yellow background with radiological symbols in a contrasting color
8.2.2 For Sites in the EU
DANGER or Prohibited behavior – Red
Warning or Precaution – Amber or Yellow

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Mandatory behavior i.e. Use PPE – Blue


Emergency Escape Routes, First Aid Supplies other non-danger safety indicators – Green
8.2.3 Other locations need to verify if there are country specific color code systems that are required.
8.3 Erect signs and barrier tape so that it is far enough back from hazards to allow adequate warning and protection from
the hazards.
8.4 Erect signs and barrier tape so that it stands against adverse weather conditions and construction traffic.
9. Housekeeping
9.1 Keep floors clean and dry, tidy and un-cluttered.
9.2 Always put back the tools and equipment you use to its original location or in a safe location away from walkways.
9.3 Keep all work areas free from protruding nails, splinters, holes or loose boards, cords and other trip hazards.
9.4 Remove combustible scrap and debris regularly to designated waste areas.
9.5 Provide safe and convenient access and egress from all work areas.
10. Lockout / Tagout
10.1 Prior to beginning work at site, a LOTO program shall be established. LOTO program shall comply with regulatory,
GE, and site requirements. Flowchart in Tab N may be used to determine what reviews of LOTO program may be
required.
10.2 Identify which organization’s (Customer / GE / Contractor) LOTO Program will be implemented during
preplanning. If Customers LOTO program is to be used it must be reviewed to determine that it is as protective as
GE LOTO program. The form provided in Tab G may be used to perform this review. Business regional EHS
Manager can support this review.
10.3 All LOTOs will require a general or individual LOTO lock(s) and a red “DANGER-DO NOT OPERATE” tag to be
applied to the equipment at the Energy Isolating Device. LOTO devices used at a site shall be standardized in at
least one of the following criteria: color, shape, size, or specific markings and shall be used for no other purpose
other than LOTO.
10.4 A “DANGER-DO NOT OPERATE” tag can only be used without a LOTO lock when a lockout device cannot be
physically applied to an energy-isolating device. In these situations, effort must be made to identify a method to
reconfigure the Energy Isolating Device so that a lock can be applied or to otherwise secure the device (e.g., by
using chains, cable ties, etc.) in an effective isolating position.
10.5 If Customers use a Tag-Out Only system a review of the program must be conducted to determine that it is as
protective as a full Lockout Tagout.
10.6 Any variations to LOTO procedures shall be reviewed by business Regional EHS Manager.
10.7 All personnel (field engineer, supervisors, craft labor, subcontractor employees) working on equipment under a
LOTO shall apply a personal lock and tag either to the equipment being worked on or a lock box being used as part
of Group LOTO. Locks shall be single keyed and key under the control of individual who applied their personal
lock.
10.8 Verify a zero-energy state prior to commencing any work under lockout/tagout. Each energy source must be tested
to confirm that it has been de-energized. Sources of stored energy shall be controlled through means such as
grounding, bleeding or blocking.
10.9 GE Project Lead or designee who is knowledgeable in the systems being worked on shall walk down isolation points
prior to commencing work, weekly and after any changes that have impacted the LOTO. All employees working
under the LOTO shall be given the opportunity to walk down the isolation points.
10.10 A log of all personnel working under the LOTO shall be maintained. Personnel shall sign on and off of the log
indicating that they are actively working on the system covered by the LOTO, if this system is used. See Tab O.
10.11 A record of dates and location of all locks applied using the LOTO Log in Tab O and the lock box will be controlled
via the GE offices.
10.12 Any changes to the LOTO will be communicated to all employees on site. Including cases where LOTO may be
temporarily released for test purposes.
10.13 Perform LOTO inspections on a regular basis including, walk down of isolation and review of LOTO documentation
for completeness.

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10.14 GE must agree to an adequate communication process in the event of the customer requires the removal of a GE
lock from a customer point of isolation.
11. Electrical Safety
11.1 Project personnel shall perform work with or near electrical equipment in a manner that complies with all
regulatory, GE Electrical Safety Procedure and site requirements.
11.2 Not perform electrical switching or other work where they may be exposed to unguarded/un-insulated electrical
conductors (even in a de-energized state) unless qualified.
11.3 Not approach electrical lines or exposed energized parts of equipment unless qualified. Approach limits for
unqualified personnel are:
11.3.1 For electrical lines and equipment energized at 50 kV or less, the distance is 10 feet (305 cm);
11.3.2 For electrical lines and equipment energized at more than 50 kV, the distance is 10 feet (305 cm) plus 4
inches (10 cm) for every 10 kV over 50 kV.
11.4 Only perform the following energized electrical work, when qualified, and when equipped with required PPE:
11.4.1 Electrical switching;
11.4.2 Lockout / Tagout;
11.4.3 Selected testing / inspection of selected electrical equipment in accordance with related sections of the GE
Electrical Safety Procedure
11.5 Use electrical equipment rated and designed for the environment in which it will be used. Electrical equipment shall
not be used in wet, damp or other hazardous environments. Hands shall not be wet when plugging / unplugging
electrical equipment or extension cords. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) shall be used for all electrical
equipment.
11.6 Ensure that energized electrical equipment is enclosed. Equipment behind mesh or covers with slots and opening
areas shall be considered exposed. Any work taking place in proximity to exposed energized electrical equipment
shall only be done by qualified personnel wearing required PPE.
11.7 Use attachment plugs, adapters and cords compatible with grounded equipment, if used. Alteration of such
equipment, such as removal of a grounding prong on a plug, is prohibited. Double-insulated tools need not be
grounded.
11.8 Ground non-current carrying metal parts of portable and / or plug-connected equipment.
11.9 Use temporary lights / hand lamps equipped with guards to prevent incidental contact with their bulbs. Temporary
lights / hand lamps shall not be suspended from their electric cords. Temporary electric lighting used in wet or
damp locations shall be operated at a maximum of 12 V dc.
11.10 Work performed on energized equipment shall be covered by an Energized Equipment Permit in Tab W. Additional
work practices required for work on Energized Electrical equipment include:
11.10.1 Before performing work on energized equipment, a Shock Hazard Analysis and a Flash Hazard Analysis
shall be completed.
11.10.2 Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) must be readily available.
11.10.3 Work on energized systems cannot be performed alone.
12. Hot Work
12.1 Site personnel shall perform hot work in a manner that complies with regulatory, GE Hot Work Procedure, and site-
specific requirements.
12.2 Use a Hot Work permit system to safeguard welding, cutting and burning operations. Customer forms may be
acceptable if they meet the intent of the GE program. See Tab T for Hot Work Permit.
12.3 Always have a fire extinguisher readily available.
12.4 Use fire blankets when working around combustibles or when other personnel may be impacted by hot work
operations.
12.5 Utilize welding screens to minimize exposure to personnel from welding flash.

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12.6 Arrange for affected automatic fire protection and smoke / heat detection devices to be made inoperative during hot
work.
12.7 Have a fire watch posted whenever welding near combustibles.
12.8 Ensure that welding gas cylinders are kept in an upright secured position.
12.9 Inspect all welding leads, hoses, regulators, and related equipment to ensure that is it in good condition prior to use.
12.10 Monitor hot work area for 3 hours after 60-minute fire watch.
13. Work at Heights
13.1 Work at heights shall be evaluated as part of the RA review process. 4 ft. for general industry, 6 ft. for construction
unless superseded by more stringent country or region-specific requirements. Fall hazards shall be identified along
with protective measures.
13.2 Protect elevated work areas (floors, platforms, walkways, roofs, etc.) whenever there is exposure to a hazardous
condition, such as working over machinery, etc., with standard guardrails or equivalent on all open sides.
13.3 Floor opening shall be protected by secured marked coverings that clearly indicate fall hazard.
13.4 Where such protection cannot be provided, personal fall protection shall be used including the following
requirements:
13.4.1 Use of approved full-body harnesses and lanyards.
13.4.2 100% tie off always
13.4.3 Ties off to proper anchor points – must be able to support 5000 pounds (2268 Kg) per person.
13.4.4 Anchor points and other components of fall protection system such as lifelines, must be approved by a competent
person. Do not exceed the number of personnel beyond lifeline design limits.
13.4.5 When using personal fall protection systems working alone is prohibited.
13.4.6 A rescue plan shall be established for tasks using personal fall protection systems. Rescue may be documented on RA.

14. Confined Space Entry


14.1 Site personnel shall comply with all regulatory, GE Confined Space Entry Procedure and site requirements when
entering a confined space. Entry into confined spaces without proper precautions could result in injury and/or
impairment or death.
14.2 A confined space is defined as any location that is large enough and configured such that an individual can enter and
perform work, has limited openings for entry and egress, and is not intended for continuous employee occupancy.
Examples of confined spaces include: manholes, stacks, pipes, storage tanks, trailers, tank cars, pits, sumps, hoppers,
ventilation ducts, electrical vaults and boilers.
14.3 Confined Spaces in work area under GE scope must be identified and marked. Note new confined spaces may be
introduced as work progresses posting must be updated as this occurs.
14.4 Use a permit system (See Tab U) to safeguard personnel while working in confined spaces. Customer forms may be
acceptable if they meet the intent of the GE program. A review of the Customers Confined Space Entry program
may be conducted using the form in Tab H. Business regional EHS Manager can assist with this review.
14.5 Where required, monitor air quality (oxygen level) and explosive/asphyxiant gases using a gas monitor. A
combination gas monitor may be used to monitor air quality.
14.6 Where required, use air blowers and emergency rescue equipment.
14.7 A Hole Watch shall be posted for all Confined Space entries that require a permit.
14.8 Personnel entering a confined space shall complete Confined Space Qualified training before entry. Awareness
level training is not sufficient for entering a confined space.
14.9 Confined Space Entry rescue personnel and equipment are required to be able to respond and arrive at the location
of the permit space entry, within 4 minutes, whenever the permit space contains hazards capable of causing serious
incidents such as those involving falls, suffocation, asphyxiation, electrocution, amputation, or similar serious
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14.9.1 When 4-minute response time is required, on-site rescue teams, off-site local services or a contracted
service may be used for entry rescue. Whichever rescue service is selected, they must to able to respond
and arrive at the location of the permit space entry within 4 minutes of being called.
14.9.2 When a qualified Entry Supervisor or qualified EHS representative determines that a permit space does not
present serious hazards triggering the requirement of 4-minute entry rescue response time, the rationale for
this determination must be documented on the GE Entry Permit. A rescue plan is still required but does not
trigger the 4-minute response requirement.
15. Chemical Management and Waste Management
15.1 Chemicals shall be managed at the site in a manner, which ensures compliance with the law and minimizes impact
to employees and the environment
15.2 A Hazard Communication program shall be prepared for the job site and include an inventory and Safety Data Sheet
(SDS) when hazardous materials are used by GE or its contractors on a project.
15.3 An inventory listing all the chemicals used during the project shall be maintained in Tab L.
15.4 Only GE business approved chemicals shall be brought on site. The preferred method of chemical procurement is
through Global Sourcing. Confirm with Customer if they have a list of banned chemicals.
15.5 All chemicals and hazardous substances shall have a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Depending upon project location
format required by local legislation shall be used (i.e. WHIMIS - Canada, COSH data sheets - UK). SDSs shall be
readily available to employees.
15.6 Site Personnel using these chemicals and hazardous substances should be made aware of the contents of the SDS for
that substances and have completed chemical hazard communication training.
15.7 In the event of any unplanned contact with these substances, the SDS should accompany the casualty to medical
attention for reference.
15.8 Use, handle, and store hazardous materials in a manner that will prevent harm to personnel and the environment.
15.9 All chemical containers that are stored and used at the site must be labeled. Labels must not be removed or defaced.
15.10 Chemicals, fuels and oils received at the Site must be immediately moved to their designated storage area.
15.11 All storage areas shall be provided with containment and protected from the elements using a roof, tarp or approved
hazardous material storage cabinet. Containment shall be large enough to hold 110% of the largest container.
15.12 Control measures required to prevent spill or release of hazardous materials while they are in storage will be
identified and available before the substance is allowed on site.
15.12.1 Containment shall be provided for chemical and oil containers greater than 55 gallons. If chemicals or oils
are stored outside containment shall be provided for all materials.
15.13 To ensure compliance with waste management and dangerous goods shipping regulations and policies, care must be
taken in handling spent and/or extra chemicals at the end of each job.  The following provisions shall be considered:
15.13.1 Work performed at a customer site is done so at the direction of the customer. Typically, hazardous waste
is regulated by the physical location in which it is generated; the customer assumes responsibility for the
proper disposal of any waste generated.
15.13.2 While waste is under GE control steps to minimize the potential for a spill or impact to the environment,
including covering containers stored outdoors and providing secondary containment shall be taken.
15.13.3 Deposit any waste generated in receptacles as directed by the Customer’s Facility Representative for
disposal by the Customer.
15.13.4 GE is not a licensed waste or dangerous goods transporter and as such, none of its employees shall offer for
transport any waste or other hazardous materials from a customer site. 
16. Industrial Hygiene
16.1 If certain hazardous substances are present at the sites including but not limited to: Asbestos, Lead, Arsenic, and
Hexavalent Chrome. Additional programs may be required. contact your business Regional EHS Manager if there is
a suspicion that these materials may be present.
16.2 Depending upon the scope of work and the potential hazards, Industrial Hygiene programs including monitoring, use
of respiratory protection, controlled access zones and other measures may need to be implemented.

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16.3 The following safe work practices will be used when working in areas where potential radiation concerns exist;
16.3.1 Not use ionizing radiation equipment unless they have been authorized to do so and properly trained in its
safe use.
16.3.2 Ensure that work areas where ionizing radiation is generated are clear of unauthorized and / or untrained
personnel and properly posted with warning signs before initiating ionizing radiation work.
16.3.3 Wear personal monitoring devices (badges) when performing ionizing radiation work.
16.3.4 Minimize time spent in radiation area to complete a specific task
16.3.5 Place as much distance as practicable between themselves and the radiation source. Utilize permanent or
temporary shields to minimize the strength of radiation fields.
16.4 Noise Monitoring & Audiometric Testing
16.4.1 If the Pre-planning checklist identifies that a potential noise hazard exists or during the project a potential
noise hazard is identified, a calibrated noise monitor and/or personal noise dosimeter should be used by the
Project Lead to monitor for noise levels.
16.4.2 If the area monitoring indicates the potential for employee exposure to > 85dba time weighted average over
an 8-hour shift (or local regulatory threshold if more stringent), feasible engineering and administrative
controls should be attempted to minimize the noise levels. If the controls fail to reduce the sound levels to
within those levels listed above, the Project Lead must provide affected employees with appropriate hearing
protection to reduce sound levels to an acceptable level.
16.4.3 Designate all areas where approved hearing protection is required. Wear “Approved” Hearing Protection in
“Designated Areas.” Hearing protection is required in areas with an 8-hour noise rating of >85 dBA.
When in doubt of noise levels, hearing protection shall be used.
16.4.4 Noise monitoring results should be recorded and maintained as part of site safety files.
17. Permit to Work
17.1 If the customer has a required general Permit to Work system all GE scopes of work shall comply with Permit to
Work unless the system creates additional hazards.
17.2 Permit to Work systems shall be reviewed during the Pre- Start meeting with the customer.
17.3 All site employees must receive training in any customer Permit to Work systems including roles, responsibilities,
and process steps.
17.4 There may be other activities that require a permit to work being issued before work can commence. These need to
be discussed with Customer.
18. PPE
18.1 Wear approved safety glasses/side shields and hard hats throughout the project work areas, except in office areas
(metal hard hats are prohibited).
18.2 Wear approved sturdy safety toe footwear in all areas except office areas.
18.3 Wear gloves designated for the specific task - Kevlar or other cut-resistant gloves when working with sharp objects,
chemical resistant gloves when working with cleaners or other chemicals.
18.4 Respiratory protection shall only be worn by trained personnel covered by a respiratory protection program.
Respirators must be selected for the specific hazard, and inspected and maintained daily.
18.5 Task-specific PPE shall be provided & worn as identified per site requirements and documented RA’s.
18.6 Additional Customer required PPE shall be worn including fire retardant coveralls as specified.
18.7 All PPE shall be inspected during mobilization to ensure that it is in good condition and that adequate supplies are
available.
19. Equipment Safety
19.1 All equipment used by GE personnel on site must be suitable for its intended use, certified where required, and
regularly inspected. All equipment should be visually inspected for physical damage prior to use. Tools and
equipment shall only be used by personnel who have been trained in the correct use of equipment.

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19.2 Ladders, Scaffolding, and Aerial Lifts


19.2.1 A competent person must supervise each scaffold that is erected, altered, relocated, or dismantled.
Scaffolds shall be built by experienced and trained personnel. The competent person also determines the
feasibility and safety of providing fall protection for workers who erect or dismantle scaffolding.
19.2.2 After the inspection, the competent person completes and attaches one of the following tags as appropriate:
"COMPLETE SCAFFOLD" (Green), "CAUTION, INCOMPLETE SCAFFOLD, (Yellow) Fall Protection
required, or "DANGER - DO NOT USE" (Red). Equivalent means of document scaffold inspection may
also be used if they clearly indicate if it is safe to access the scaffold.
19.2.3 Scaffolds will be erected with a level, plumb and firm base. Where required and space permits, all scaffold
platforms must be equipped with a standard guardrail rigidly secured, standard mid-rail, completely
decked, and rigidly secured toe boards on all open sides. Provide safe and convenient access to the working
level.
19.2.4 Scaffolds, and work platforms must not be loaded including employees beyond their rated capacity.
19.2.5 Prohibit alteration of a scaffold via welding, burning, bending, etc.
19.2.6 Prohibit riding on mobile scaffolds and lock mobile scaffold wheels prior to use
19.2.7 Only trained authorized personal shall operate Aerial Lifts. Use of Personal Fall protection is required
when operating lifts.
19.2.8 Lifts shall be inspected prior to use. Periodic detailed inspections shall be completed per manufactures
recommendations.
19.2.9 Use fiberglass ladders always. A wooden ladder may be used in an emergency if no fiberglass ladders are
available. No metal ladders shall be used. Job-built ladder design must be approved by a licensed engineer
prior to construction.
19.2.10 Ladders must be of sufficient length so that employees may work while standing below the second rung
from the top. Do not stand on the top two rungs. Ladders shall be tied off or otherwise secured while in
use.
19.2.11 Ladders shall be inspected prior to use. On a quarterly basis, detailed inspections shall be conducted and
may be documented using color codes.
19.3 Hand and Power Tools
19.3.1 Use tools in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not modify tools.
19.3.2 Ensure that tools are secured or otherwise protected from falling when working at height.
19.3.3 Only trained personnel shall use hydraulic activated tools such as Hytorcs, or powder activated tools such as Hilti guns.
19.3.4 Tools that are equipped with guards and safety switches can only be used when these devices are in place and
functioning.
19.3.5 All hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, etc., shall be the insulated type (1Kv) when working on or around electrical
equipment.
19.3.6 Where tools that expose employees to excessive vibration are used, antivibration gloves shall be worn.
19.3.7 Keep portable test instruments in good condition. Examine leads periodically to ensure that the insulation is safe. When
checking high voltage circuits, place the meter on a firm stand. Connect and disconnect the meter when the circuit is
de-energized. Do not allow the meter to contact the body.
19.3.8 Ensure that Portable Electrical Tools and temporary heating devices are tested in compliance with local requirements.
Tools shall be labeled indicating date of last test. Equipment failing tests will be quarantined and labeled to prohibit
further use until repaired.
19.3.9 Power tools and cords shall be inspected upon arrival at site. In addition, equipment shall be inspected and marked on
a quarterly basis – inspections shall be designated by the following color code unless site or business requirements
differ: Q1-White, Q2-Green, Q3- Yellow, and Q4-Orange.
19.3.10 Protect all temporary wiring (120V, single-phase 14 & 20-amp receptacles, cord sets, plug connected tools &
equipment) by using Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) or implementing an Assured Equipment Grounding
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19.4 Site personnel shall conduct checks prior to use, including rigging equipment, ladders, electrical equipment, welding
leads and hoses for defects. Defective equipment is to be tagged “Caution - Do Not Use” and removed from service
until it has been repaired or discarded.
20. Crane Safety and Rigging
20.1 Additional information on crane operation can be found in GE Cranes and Rigging Procedure,
20.2 Operate cranes within the manufacturer’s specifications and limitations.
20.3 Permit only qualified operators to operate cranes.
20.4 Crane assembly and disassembly shall be done under the supervision of a competent and qualified person.
Documented procedures for assembly and disassembly must be available and meet applicable requirements.
20.5 A determination by a competent rigger shall be made that the rigging equipment being used is appropriate for the
lift and has the correct capacity for the load.
20.6 No component of crane or load may come within 20 feet (6m) of energized lines up to 350kV. For energized lines
up to 1000 kV the safe distance is 50 feet (15m). An alternate distance may be used if analysis has been
conducted in accordance with applicable regulations.
20.7 The operator shall not engage in any activity that may divert attention while operating the lifting equipment.
20.8 There must be 100% visual contact with load always during the lift. Either directly or using a signalman.
20.9 Suspended loads shall not be left unattended.
20.10 Maintain a safe distance from moving loads (both expected and unexpected movement) for personnel. This
includes non-powered cranes, jibs, and similar lifting equipment where the operator must physically push the load
to the desired landing position. Examples that could be used include:
20.10.1 45 Degree Rule - Personnel should be positioned no less than 45 degrees from the center line of the lift
or
20.10.2 1.5x Rule - Personnel should be positioned no closer than 1.5 times the height dimension of the load.
20.10.3 Use of push bars or tag lines to control the load.
20.11 Any person shall be able to stop the lifting operation whenever there is a potential safety issue. The operator shall
immediately stop upon the communication of any stop command, and verify that it is safe to proceed.
20.12 The operator and Lifting Team (where applicable) must make sure affected personnel are also warned of the
lifting activity and ensure the lift path is kept clear of unauthorized personnel.
20.13 Inspections
20.13.1 Have a competent Person inspect all cranes and motorized equipment at the beginning of each shift to
ensure all parts, equipment and accessories that affect the safe operation are properly operating. Forms
provided in X may be used.
20.13.2 Correct deficiencies affecting safe operation before the vehicle is placed in service.
20.13.3 Obtain documentation of annual crane inspections and make this documentation available for review
upon request.
20.14 Prior to starting the lift, the competent person and/or operator should review and confirm the applicable lift Plan
and Permit (Tab V) is complete.
20.15 Categorizing of Lift and Lift Plan Selection
20.15.1 For each lift, the location needs to determine if the lift is defined as Normal, Critical, or Engineered
lifts. Both normal and critical lifts may be routine or non-routine. Routine lifts may use the same lift
plan if review of document is completed prior to lift. A Critical lift is classified as a lift that requires:
20.15.1.1 The use of 75-100% of the rated capacity of a fixed or mobile crane, or
20.15.1.2 The use of 2 or more cranes to perform the lift, or
20.15.1.3 Involves lifting of loads (with a ratio of less than 1 ton per square meter exposed to the wind) that
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20.15.1.4 Personnel lifts, or complex lifts at the discretion of the Competent Person or Operator (Example
might include: lifting hazardous materials, lifting materials that could create an environmental
impact, lifting over critical equipment, etc.)
20.15.2 Lift Plans must be developed by a Competent Person with the assistance of personnel who are familiar
with the equipment if needed. Lift Plans are generated by the specific business, contact your business
Region EHS Lead for details on business specific lift plans.
20.15.3 In addition to Lift Plans additional documentation is required for Critical or Engineered Lifts.
20.15.3.1 Critical or Engineered Lifts must also complete the Point of Work Lift Assessment/Major &
Critical Lift Checklist in Tab V.
20.15.3.2 In additional Critical or Engineered lifts shall have a lift permit completed prior to lift. Lift Permits
are provided in Tab V for Mobil and Stationary Cranes.
20.15.4 After completion of a critical lift a post lift review shall be conducted.
20.16 Rigging General Guidance
20.16.1 Storage for rigging equipment shall be set up. Storage area must be designed to keep rigging in good condition
and protected from the elements. It is preferable to hang rigging so that it minimizes kinks and is easier to sort.
20.16.2 All Rigging equipment shall be inspected upon arrival at the site. Rigging equipment shall be inspected and
marked on a quarterly basis. In addition, visual inspection shall be conducted prior to each use.
Inspections/Certifications shall be reviewed and verified.
20.17 Prior to operating a customer owned crane, the Project Lead and the operator shall verify all the following:
20.17.1 Documented evidence that required tests, certification and inspections have been performed.
20.17.2 Inspections have been performed and documented
20.17.3 Daily inspections have been performed and documented: otherwise they shall be performed prior to use.
20.17.4 All required markings are correct.

21. Contractor Safety


21.1 GE Project Lead shall ensure that only approved qualified contractors shall be hired. GE uses Comply Works to
manage Contractor Prequalification. Additional requirements that all Contractors must follow include:
21.1.1 Prior to beginning work at the site Contractor project representatives shall meet with GE Project Lead or designee
and review Site EHS Requirement include applicable sections of GE and Contractors EHS program.
21.1.2 The Contractor shall be solely responsible for carrying out all activities safely maintaining a safe place of work,
complying with environmental obligations, and ensuring compliance with GE and Customer Site EHS Rules.
21.1.3 The Contractor shall regularly inspect its work areas for hazardous conditions and take required corrective actions
immediately. The Contractor Site EHS Representative and GE Site EHS Representative shall conduct joint
inspections on a weekly basis of the Contractor’s work areas.
21.1.4 The Contractor shall assign qualified supervision and competent persons to perform work as required by
applicable law and these instructions. The Contractor shall ensure that each Contractor employee is
knowledgeable of applicable laws and these instructions.
21.1.5 The Contractor shall provide employees with the training and orientation necessary to enable them to perform
work assignments in a safe manner. All EHS orientation and training conducted shall be documented and made
available upon request.
21.1.6 Weekly Contractor Supervisor EHS Meetings shall be held by the GE Site EHS Representative with supervisors to
coordinate related activities among each craft/subcontractor and facilitate EHS training.
21.1.7 Daily Tool Box EHS Meetings shall be held by each Contractor Supervisor with their crew using prepared EHS
topics or related items applicable to current job conditions.

22. Training
22.1 All personnel shall be provided with the training and orientation necessary to enable them to perform work
assignments in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Orientation training shall be provided prior to
employees, including contractors working under GE scope, starting work. Orientation shall include the following:
22.1.1 The Project Emergency Procedures (Notifications, Signals, Access and Egress Routes, Assembly Areas, etc.).
22.1.2 GE and Customer EHS Requirements.

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22.1.3 All significant hazards and environmental aspects present on the project site
22.1.4 If there are substantial changes in any topics covered in the initial orientation session, such as changes to emergency
response procedures, an update session shall be held for all site personnel to review changes.
22.2 All EHS orientation and training conducted shall be documented and maintained in the Site EHS file using the form
provided in Tab J.
22.3 Additional training records, certifications, and/or licenses shall be reviewed and maintained in the site EHS files for
certain job requirements including crane operators, forklift operations, personnel performing high voltage work or
other applicable high-risk work activities. These records shall be collected for GE, Craft and Contractor personal
and shall be used to verify that only trained and qualified personnel are assigned to specific tasks.

23. Demobilization
23.1 Demobilization Checklist
Prior to leaving the job site GE Project Lead must ensure that the site is left in good condition and that all EHS
actions have been closed out. Completion of critical demobilization activities shall be documented on the
Demobilization Checklist provided in Tab EE.
23.2 Chemicals and Waste Management
23.2.1 To ensure compliance with waste management and dangerous goods shipping regulations and policies, care
must be taken in handling spent and extra chemicals at the end of each job.
23.2.2 All unused chemicals and waste shall be turned over to the customer for proper disposal.
23.2.3 An inspection of all tool containers and job boxes shall be made to ensure that no chemicals are shipped off
site it these containers.
23.3 Tooling and Safety Equipment
23.3.1 All tooling shall be returned to the corresponding container accordingly, with inventory check list,
signature by Tool-man or Project lead.
23.3.2 Damaged tools including rigging equipment must be segregated from other tooling and clearly marked as
damaged by red tagging with data as date of damage, user & supervisor.
23.3.3 Any PPE or safety equipment that is to be reused shall be placed back in tooling containers. Damaged PPE
or safety equipment must be tagged and segregated.
23.3.4 All tooling and rigging equipment must have corresponding yearly and quarterly inspection including those
provided by the Tooling Centers maintained along with tools in tooling containers.
23.4 EHS Practices
23.4.1 Continue to conduct all ongoing EHS activities, EHS meetings, inspections, toolbox talk until the project
team has left the site.
23.4.2 Once work is complete ensure that all locks, tags, and LOTO devices have been removed and that GE and
subcontractors are cleared from the customers LOTO and other applicable work permits.
23.4.3 Conduct a final housekeeping inspection to verify that all GE tools, equipment, and materials have been
removed from the work area and that the area is left in good condition,
23.4.4 Follow all applicable EHS practices during trailer decommissioning; de-energize prior to disconnecting
energy sources. Restrooms and portable toilets must be removed from site in accordance with local waste
and wastewater requirements.
23.5 Documentation
23.5.1 All site EHS files completed as part of the project shall be kept with other pertinent project files. For
certain projects your business may have additional requirements for storing project EHS files.
23.5.2 Any site-specific checklists or procedures that were developed shall be maintained in a location where they
are readily accessible to the next project team to work at that location.
23.5.3 The following completed documents shall be maintained in accordance with GE EHS Document retention
guidelines:

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23.5.3.1 Audit Reports maintain for 6 months.


23.5.3.2 Enforcement actions or notices of violation maintain for 10 years.
23.5.3.3 Environmental reports (including Spills) and clean-up documentation retain indefinitely.
23.5.3.4 Documents related to waste management retain indefinitely.
23.5.3.5 Safety Data Sheets retain indefinitely.
23.5.3.6 Exposure monitoring data retain indefinitely.
23.5.3.7 Incident reports retain for 6 years along with any related documents.
23.5.3.8 Training records retain for length of employment plus 2 years.
23.6 Post Project Review
A post project EHS review shall be conducted at the end of the project and feedback from customer on
overall Project EHS Performance, improvement opportunities shall be provided to business Regional EHS
Manager. The review must be undertaken as soon as possible after the project has been completed.

24. References
List Business Specific EHS documents, procedures and other references

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Section 1 – EHS Plan


Purpose & Expectations
Documentation of the Projects and Services EHS Plan for project execution and demobilization.
Details of the EHS Plan section hold the basic EHS requirements for work on a customer site or project.
Internal Roles & Responsibilities
Business/Project Manager: Responsible for sharing this document with the customer to ensure proper conversation and
delineation of responsibility.
Suggested Timing
EHS Plan section should be reviewed and shared with the customer prior to the pre-planning stage of a project.
Best Practices / Tools
Daily & Critical Ongoing Work Documents
Section 1: Purpose & Scope Section 13: Work at Heights
Section 2: General Section 14: Confined Space Entry
Section 3: Responsibilities Section 15: Chemical Management
Section 4: Site Preplanning Section 16: Industrial Hygiene
Section 5: Inspections Section 17: Permit to Work
Section 6: Emergency Procedures & Reporting Section 18: PPE & Safety Equipment
Section 7: Documentation and EHS Meetings EHS Programs Section 19: Equipment Safety
Section 8: Signs, Signals, and Barricades Section 20: Cranes and Rigging
Section 9: Housekeeping Section 21: Contractor Safety
Section 10: Lock Out / Tag Out Section 22: Training
Section 11: Electrical Safety Section 23: Demobilization
Section 12 Hot Work Section 24: References

Guidance
Mobilization EHS Activities to be completed:
Plan Activities to be completed:
 Review all EHS Documentation in this Section for complete understanding of GE Requirements and Policy.
 Review any Customer EHS Requirement
 Understand what additional business specific EHS Procedures may be required based upon project scope. Business
Region EHS manager can support.

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Section 2 – Pre-Planning
Purpose & Expectations
Complete all outage Pre-Planning critical actions to ensure timely and flawless execution of mobilization.
Actions detailed in the Pre-Planning checklist must be reviewed and completed prior to mobilization of personnel.
Internal Roles & Responsibilities
Service Manager / Project Manager(s): responsible for completing the pre-planning checklist with the customer, typically 3-6
months in advance of mobilizing to the customers site. Any items which indicate an EHS concern must be communicated to
Region Business EHS Manager in order to develop the Project EHS Plan and project risk assessment as applicable. Once
complete, it must be shared with the selected Site Lead and EHS Lead to be used for planning and mobilization purposes.
Suggested Timing
Pre-Planning should take place 3-6 months prior to project start. For emergent or transactional work, complete prior to mobilizing employees.
Note: this section can also be used to support emergency/forced outages and emergent work.

Best Practices / Tools

 Tab A - Pre-Planning checklist  Tab E – Mobile Office Placement Risk Assessment


 Tab B – Customer EHS Requirements  Tab F – Security (TAS Monitored or TAS Security Countries only)
 Tab C – Site Evacuation Plan  Tab G – Customer LOTO Procedure Review
 Tab D – Emergency Contact List  Tab H – Customer Confined Space Entry Procedure Review

Guidance
Pre-Planning EHS Activities to be completed:

 Tab A – Pre-Planning  Review all high-risk procedures to ensure they meet or


Checklist exceed GE requirements.
Tab A - Pre-Planning
 Establish site-specific PPE requirements; FR clothing, Checklist.docx
coveralls, etc.
 Determine if project will require any industrial hygiene
support.
 Determine if project will include any environmental liability.
 Determine customer pre-qualification requirements; third
party (i.e. ISN, PICS, etc.), customer specific form,
insurance requirements, etc.
 If the project involves working on energized equipment,
review with your EHS support

 Tab B – Customer EHS Obtain a copy of Customer EHS requirements/procedures. For


Requirements any customer procedures that do not meet or exceed GE
requirements, review with EHS support prior to project start Tab B - Customer
EHS Requirements.docx

 Tab C – Site Evacuation Obtain customer Site Evacuation Plan. Route to be walked down
Plan during the mobilization phase
Tab C - Site
Evacuation Plan.docx

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 Tab D – Emergency Obtain Emergency Contact information and establish


Contact List medical clinic arrangements. Form to be posted during the
mobilization phase Tab D - Emergency
Contact List.docx

 Tab E – Mobile Office Where applicable, use the personnel facilities siting form to
Placement Risk review placement of office trailer, portable toilets, hand washing
Assessment facilities, etc Tab E - Mobile Office
Placement Risk Assessment.docx

 Tab F – Security Plan For work in TAS Security and TAS Monitored countries only,
establish a security plan for the project. Project may also be
required to maintain an expat roster Tab F1 - Security
Plan.docx

Tab F2 - ExPat
Roster.docx

 Tab – G – Customer Use checklist to assess content of Customers LOTO procedures.


LOTO Procedure Review Business Region EHS can support this activity
Tab G - Customer
LOTO Review.docx

 Tab – H – Customer Use checklist to assess content of Customers Confined Space


Confined Space Entry Entry procedures. Business Region EHS can support this activity
Procedure Review Tab H - Customer
Confined Space Program Checklist.docx

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Section 3 – Mobilization
Purpose & Expectations
Ensure all critical actions are complete prior to crew arrival; ensuring timely and flawless execution.
Actions detailed in the Mobilization checklist must be reviewed and completed prior to project start
Internal Roles & Responsibilities
Project Leader(s): i.e. Supervisor, EHS Specialist, Field Engineer, Generator Specialist, Installation Manager, Field
Coordinator, etc.
Suggested Timing
Mobilization is the active deployment of equipment and personnel activities prior to project start.
Note: this section can also be used to support emergency/forced outages and emergent work.
Best Practices / Tools
Daily & Critical Ongoing Work Documents
 Tab I – Mobilization Checklist  Tab N – LOTO Decision Tree
 Tab J – EHS Orientation  Tab O – LOTO Control Forms
 Tab K – Ongoing EHS Activities Roles & Responsibilities  Tab P – Equipment Specific LOTO Procedures
 Tab L – Chemical Inventory (if applicable)
 Tab M – Training Records  Tab Q – Risk Assessment Template

Guidance
Mobilization EHS Activities to be completed:

 Tab I – Mobilization Complete mobilization checklist prior to project start


Checklist
Tab I - Mobilization
Checklist[1].docx

 Tab J – EHS Review EHS orientation with all GE employees, affiliates, and
Orientation contractors prior to going to work; sign-off document
Tab J - EHS
Orientation[1].docx

 Tab K – Ongoing EHS Define and document roles and responsibilities for ongoing
Activities Roles & EHS activities
Responsibilities Tab K - Ongoing EHS
Activities Roles & Responsibilities[1].doc

 Tab L – Chemical Obtain SDSs for applicable chemicals or verify access to


Inventory SDSs via Gensuite or comparable system
Tab L - Chemical
Inventory.docx

 Tab M – Training Obtain and document proof of High Risk Operations (LOTO,
Records Confined Space Entry) training completion along with any
required certifications such as Crane and Forklift operations. Tab M - Training
Records shall be collected for GE employees, affiliates and Records[1].docx
contractors working under GE scope
 Tab N – LOTO Process flow chart for determining LOTO setup compliance
Decision Tree
Tab N - LOTO
Decision Tree[1].docx

 Tab O – LOTO Complete LOTO clearance and isolation forms


Control Forms  LOTO Clearance Form is used when GE is sole
owner of LOTO system Tab O - LOTO
Control Forms[1].docx
 Additional Equipment Isolation Form is used to
extend LOTO clearance to cover additional lockout
points
 Additional Authorized Employee Form is used when
additional employees are on a LOTO system
LOTO Proof of Isolation is used when GE is not sole owner of
LOTO system and LOTO is controlled under customer scope
but clearance documentation is not provided
 Tab P – Equipment If applicable, obtain and attach customer equipment
Specific LOTO specific LOTO procedures and documentation
Procedures Tab P - Equipment
Specific LOTO Procedures[1].docx

 Tab Q - Risk This document is to be used when a new RA is needed for a


Assessment Template task and a prior template has not been provided. This template
is a sample if your business has a preferred RA format use that Tab Q - Risk
Assessment Template[1].docx
Section 4 – Ongoing Work
Purpose & Expectations
Ensure all critical, daily, weekly and monthly actions are completed throughout scope of project work; ensuring
timely and compliant project execution.
Actions detailed in the Ongoing Work section must be scheduled and completed per the time lines laid out below.
Internal Roles & Responsibilities
Project Leader(s): i.e. Project Manager, Field Engineer, Supervisor, EHS Specialist, Generator Specialist, Installation
Manager, Field Coordinator, etc.
Suggested Timing
Ongoing work activities are planned and executed according to schedule. EHS procedures and policies shall be part of
the daily planning and assignment of tasks.
Note: this section can also be used to support emergency/forced outages and emergent work.
Best Practices / Tools
Daily & Critical Ongoing Work Documents
 Tab R – Tool Box Talks & EHS Meetings  Tab V – Major & Critical Lift Permit
 Tab S – Point of Work Risk Assessment - POWRA  Tab W – Electrical Work Permit
 Tab T – Hot Work Permit  Tab X – Daily Crane Inspection
 Tab U – Confined Space Permit  Tab Y – Powered Industrial Truck Inspection

Guidance
Daily & Critical Ongoing EHS Activities to be completed:

 Tab R – Tool Box Complete regularly scheduled EHS meetings and document
Talks & EHS meeting materials, handouts and employee signed rosters
Meetings Tab R - Toolbox Talks
- Sign-In Template.docx

 Tab S – Point of Complete each shift prior to being work activities. To be


Work Risk completed at the work location along with the crew
Assessment Tab S -
(POWRA) POWRA[1].xlsx

 Tab T – Hot Work Prior to performing hot work a Hot Work Permit must be
Permit completed; file Hot Work Permit upon closure of permit
Tab T - Hot Work
Permit.docx

 Tab U – Confined Prior to confined space entry a Confined Space Permit must
Space Permit be completed; file Confined Space Permit upon closure of
permit Tab U - Confined
Space Entry Permit.docx

 Tab V – Major & Prior to performing a major and/or critical lift a Major &
Critical Lift Permit Critical Lift Permit must be completed; file Major & Critical
Lift Permit upon lift completion. Tab V1 - Lift
Permits.xlsx
 Major & Critical Lift Permits must be completed for
appropriate lift: mobile or non-mobile form
 All major and/or critical lifts should utilize the Major
& Critical Lift checklist prior to lift
 Tab W – Electrical Prior to performing work on energized electrical systems a
Work Permit Electrical Work Permit must be completed; file Electrical
Work Permit upon closure of permit Tab W - Energized
Electrical Work Permit.docx

 Tab X – Daily Crane Prior to daily mobile or non-mobile crane use the Daily Crane
Inspection Inspection must be completed; upon end of week inspection
retain forms in site safety files Tab X - Daily Mobile
and Non Mobile Crane Inspection.docx

 Tab Y – Powered Prior to daily Powered Industrial Truck (aerial lifts, fork
Industrial Truck trucks, JLGs, battery powered carts, etc.) use the Powered
Inspection Industrial Truck Inspection must be completed; upon end of Tab Y - Daily
week retain forms in site safety files Powered Industrial Truck Inspection.docx

Weekly & Critical Ongoing Work Documents


Tab Z – General Site Inspection Checklist

Weekly Ongoing EHS Activities to be completed:


 Tab Z – General Site
Conduct project inspection for site at minimum once a week
Inspection Checklist
utilizing the General Site Inspection Checklist. Findings
must be noted on the checklist and corrective actions Tab Z - General
identified. Upon completion of all dated corrective actions Planned Inspection.xlsx
the General Site Inspection Checklist must be documented

Quarterly Ongoing Work Documents


 Tab AA – Quarterly Rigging Inspection  Tab CC – Quarterly Inspection for Equipment and
Machinery
 Tab BB – Fall Protection Equipment Quarterly
Inspection

Quarterly Ongoing EHS Activities to be completed (to be complete only if project last longer than 90 days):

 Tab AA – Quarterly
Complete a visual inspection of rigging at minimum once a
Rigging Inspection
Quarter using the Quarterly Rigging Inspection document
Tab AA - Quarterly
Rigging Inspection.docx

 Tab BB – Fall Protection


Complete a visual inspection of fall protection equipment at
Equipment Quarterly
minimum once a quarter using the Fall Protection Equipment
Inspection
Monthly Inspection Tab BB - Quarterly
Fall Protection Equipment Inspection.doc

 Tab CC – Quarterly
Complete a visual inspection of equipment and machinery at
Inspection for
minimum once a quarter using the Quarterly Inspection for
Equipment and
Equipment and Machinery document; document upon Tab CC - Quarterly
Machinery
completion Equipment and Machinery Inspection.doc
Other Ongoing Work Documents
Tab DD – Incident Reporting

Other Ongoing EHS Activities to be completed (only needs to be completed if applicable):

 Tab DD –
If an incident occurs during a project (i.e. injury, near miss, exceedance,
Incident
etc.) this tab must be completed
Reporting
Tab DD - Incident
EHS Incident Report Form must be completed immediately following
Report Form.docx
any EHS incident. Completed forms must be reported and submitted to
EHS. Note if incident is being reported directly in Gensuite there is no
requirement to complete Tab DD
Section 5 – Demobilization
Purpose & Expectations
Complete all project demobilization critical actions to ensure complete and compliant closure of project.
Actions detailed in the Demobilization checklist must be completed prior to closure of project.
Internal Roles & Responsibilities
Project Leader(s): responsible for completing the Demobilization section, typically 1-2 days prior to leaving the
customers site. Once complete, it must be shared with the selected Site Operation or EHS Lead.
Be sure to save all Site EHS files in accordance with Business practices including EHS Plan, completed permits,
Industrial Hygiene Monitoring information, training records for High Risk Activities.
Suggested Timing
Demobilization should take place 1-2 days prior to closure of the project. For emergent or transactional work,
complete prior to leaving the project.
Note: this section can also be used to support emergency/forced outages and emergent work.
Best Practices / Tools
Daily & Critical Ongoing Work Documents
Tab EE – Demobilization Checklist

Guidance
Pre-Planning EHS Activities to be completed:

 Tab EE – Review of all demobilization activities and customer close out


Demobilization requirements. Review of Tool Containers if applicable
Checklist
 Confirm by using the checklist that the project is Tab EE -
leaving the site in the same or better condition than it Demobilization Checklist.docx
was prior to the project.
 Make sure to close out all activities on the checklist
and review with the customer.
 If you are using a Tool Container, please fill out the
second section

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