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CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY DOC NO:

CHELE/HSSE/OCP/004

OPERATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURE DATE: OCT 09, 2020

ACTIVITY: PAINTING

S/N CONTROLS
Painting should only be done under the supervision of a competent person
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The supervisor in charge shall ensure that equipment is maintained in safe
2 and good working order
Breathable quality air, free from oil mist, moisture and toxic gas shall be
3 supplied to paint personnel
The workplace shall be a restricted area and a barricade shall enclose it
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Warning signs indicating “DANGER - PAINTING AREA” should be posted on
5 the barricade
Provide suitable materials to act as curtains (tarpaulins, plastic sheeting etc.)
6 to enclose the work area and protect the newly painted surface until it is dry
If paint components are flammable, then no painting will be done in the
7 vicinity of electrical lighting and open electrical circuits
Provide suitable and secure covers to protect instruments, gauges, airlines
8 valves and other equipment which is not to be painted
Establish a good housekeeping system to ensure that excessive debris, paint
9 containers and masking tape is removed as early as possible, and in any case
at the end of the days work
Painting within confined spaces or vessels shall always be controlled by the
10 work permit system
Material safety data sheets for each product held and observed. Copies to be
11 kept by painting supervisor
Symbolic signs for “NO SMOKING” and “NO NAKED FLAMES” posted in areas
12 where paint / flammable liquids in use
Unwanted flammable materials including paint thinners, rags and cotton
13 waste impregnated with flammable spirits or paint, are to be kept in metal
drums with close fitting lids at hazardous waste storage area and disposed
off in a safe manner
Painting safety procedure is available and communicated to painting
14 personnel
Suitable respirator and PPE’s used by painting crew to protect them from
15 hazardous solvent / paint vapors
Install fire extinguisher in painting areas
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Prepared by: OSIOBE WEALTH Approved by: SUNDAY IZUOGU
Designation: HSSE ASST MANAGER Designation: HSSE MANAGER
Signature: Signature:
Date: OCTOBER 09, 2020 Date: OCTOBER 09, 2020

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