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1 Obtain Work permit and
counter signature.
2 Atmospheric Gas Testing.
Note: Even the site is not
confined, toxic materials like
H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide) by
characteristics are low lying on
the ground.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS HAZARDS CONTROL ACTION BY
 Violation of Work 1. Conduct joint site inspection (Work Permit Receiver & Work Contractor Work
Permit system. Permit Issuer). Permit Receiver
 Miscommunication/ 2. Highlight the potential hazards on site.
Misunderstanding. 3. Highlight the safety precautions required.
 Not meeting the 4. Issuer and Receiver must have their valid Work permit card SA Work Permit Issuer.
requirements. certification.
5. Work permits will be issued for specific period of time
required to complete the job. Contractor Safety
6. Job description and equipment to be used will be clearly Officer
stated in the work permit.
 Potential release of 1. Conduct gas test prior to start of work. SA Work Permit Issuer
Hydrocarbon and 2. Gas testing must be performed by SA Work Permit Issuer/SA or
other Toxic certified Gas Tester or Contractor Certified Gas Tester.
materials(e.g. H2S) 3. Provide medical rescue team in case of emergency. SA Certified Gas Tester
 Oxygen deficiency 4. Whenever necessary self-contained Breathing Apparatus
 Combustible (SCBA) should be used. Contractor Safety
atmosphere. 5. Be alert to possible exposure of toxic gas. Officer
6. Monitor L.E.L. and H2S to detect flammable and toxic gas
release. Contractor Site
7. Shut off Equipment engine if gas is suspected and do not Personnel or
start if not told to do so. Supervisor
8. Give daily safety reminders and tips to people involved in
the job.
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3 Prepare tools and equipment
that are necessary for the
activity.
4 Set up working platform closer
to 8” Above Ground TST/L and
existing Tie-In. (Set-up
Scaffolding).
POTENTIAL HAZARDS HAZARDS CONTROL ACTION BY
 Workers struck by 1. Defective hand tools shall be removed from jobsite. Any Contractor Foreman
tools and equipment hand tools with welding repairs or whatever form of repairs
during manual are strictly prohibited.
preparation. 2. Tools needed to be use must be inspected and color coded. Contractor Site Safety
 Hand and body pain 3. All operators and workers shall use an appropriate PPE Officer
due to awkward body (Personal Protective Equipment) during the activity.
positioning. 4. Do not leave tools, equipment on jobsite after work hours.
 Slip, trip and fall on Return to stores, yard or provide lock boxes. Contractor
the same level while 5. Homemade or fabricated hand tools shall not be permitted Operators/Workers
preparing the tools in the job.
and equipment. 6. Proper housekeeping must be implemented before and after
 Defective hand tools. the work.
 No proper PPE.
 Scaffold structure 1. Work permit must be secured prior to installation of the MAK Competent
collapse due to poor scaffolding. Scaffold Erectors and
or weak foundation 2. Scaffold design erection, inspection, use alteration and Certified Scaffold
 Falls dismantling shall meet the requirements of G.I. 8.001 Supervisor
 No proper PPE/using “Safety Requirements for Scaffolding”.
sub-standard PFAS 3. All components used in scaffold shall be inspected. Damage
 Unstable ground part shall not be used.
 Electrocution 4. Assign qualified/certified scaffolding erectors.
5. A certified Scaffolding Supervisor shall be on site at all times.
6. Do not work near live electrical cables or overhead power
lines.
7. Scaffold shall only be used if it is completed, has been
inspected and tagged ready to use.
8. All workers shall use Personal Fall Arrest System (i.e. full
body harness, lanyard, substantial anchorage and possibly a
lifeline in order to protect them from falling.
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9. An access ladder, top rails, mid rails, toe boards are properly
installed.
10. Ensure the floor of the work platform is fully covered with
scaffold grade lumber and properly secured.
11. A barricade and warning signs to be place at ground level to
warn people working below.
5 Install the following:  No proper PPE/using 1. Materials used in scaffold shall be in accordance with SA MAK Workers (Hydro
A. Hydrostatic Valve and sub-standard PFAS. standard and specification. test crew and foreman)
Manifold  Falls/injury 2. Scaffold shall only be used if it is completed, has been
B. Hoses connect to  Scaffold collapse due inspected and tagged ready to use.
water pump to weak foundation 3. All workers involved on the activity shall use Personal Fall
 Tools and objects Arrest System if height is more than 1.8 meters in order to
might fall on the protect them from falling.
ground. 4. Ensure the floor of the work platform is fully covered with
scaffold grade lumber and properly secured.
5. A barricade and warning signs to be place at ground level to
warn people working below.
6. An access ladder, top rails, mid rails, toe boards are properly
installed.
7. Ensure proper PPE for the job must be use, like working
gloves, safety goggles, helmet and safety shoes and cover
all.
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6 Hydrostatic Testing/Water
Filling and Depressurizing
POTENTIAL HAZARDS HAZARDS CONTROL ACTION BY
 Serious 1. Secure work permit in accordance to SA G.I. 2.100 “Work Contractor Work
Injuries/Death from Permit System”. Permit Receiver
pipe rupture and/or 2. Establish a thorough Hydro test Plan. See attached sample
high pressure water hydro test procedure approved by proponent.
blast 3. Only Hydro test Crews are allowed to stay in the line of Proponent Work
 Pipe under pressure testing. Permit Issuer.
 Valves loss bolts and 4. Barricades and signage’s indicating “Hydro test in Progress”
screws or “Unauthorized person Keep Out” must be in place to
warn other people.
5. Pressure relief valves calibrated at 5% over test pressures P/L Operation
will be installed in the system for protection of personnel
and equipment.
6. Pressure rise should be gradual in accordance to Saudi
Aramco requirements.
7. Depressurized the system to zero before any repair.
8. Establish hold point for the test.
9. Inspect the piping during the hold points.
10. Tighten all bolts and screws of valves before pressurizing.
11. Provide appropriate number of fire extinguishers.
12. Water pumps are properly grounded.
13. Only trained personnel shall be assigned on this job.
14. Dispose of water in ponds. Supply guards to ensure that
livestock cannot drink the hydro test water.
15. M.A. Al-Kawari Est. will comply to all applicable Saudi
Aramco General Instructions and Engineering Standards
which includes (but not limited to) G.I. 2.102 Pressure
Testing Safety, G.I. 432 Pipeline Hydro test Water Disposal,
SAES L-150-Pressure Testing of Plant Piping and Pipelines.
16. Proper housekeeping after the activity.