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Policy directive Control of HSE risks

Policy: Control of HSE risks

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Rev. 1 :
A directive has been introduced which requires the use of Work
Safety Plans for the relevant operational activities. To that end, the
established procedure (ref. 4) must be implemented.
Moreover, a competency requirement has been introduced with the
aim of monitoring competence.

Objective The objective of this policy directive is to demonstrate that the hazards
and risks relating to Health, Safety, Welfare and Environment (HSE)
are identified, analysed, evaluated and controlled for all installations
and activities.

Policy Control of HSE risks is part of NAM's integrated risk management.

This follows a systematic approach geared towards compliance with
internal and external regulations and legislation, fulfilment of
obligations to interested parties and continuous improvement of
performance in the HSE domain.

Directive The management of the Asset/Unit must ensure that HSE risks are
analysed and evaluated by standard methods, such as the methods
laid down in the "Hazard and Effect Management Process" (HEMP) or
NAM-specific directives.
As a minimum this means that:
 HSE risks form part of the risk inventory for the Process
Management Systems (ref.1). 1)
 HSE cases (VGM documenten) are drafted as described in the
applicable NSS (ref. 2) for (activities on) drilling sites and mining
installations, and for other activities and installations defined by
NAM. 2)
 If needed for operational activities, Work Safety Plans are drawn
up (ref. 4).
 Environmental risks are identified according to the procedure
drawn up for that purpose (ref. 3). 3)
 Working conditions (Arbo) risks (health and safety) are identified
using the NAM RIE / HRA method (ref. 8).
 HSE risks at the workplace are analysed and evaluated, and the
method of control is discussed with those involved with the aid of
a work permit and/or TRA (ref. 5/6)

Control requirements The demonstration of the control of HSE risks must at least satisfy the
following preconditions:

Analysis and evaluation

 Use of the standard NAM hazards list and the standard Inventory
of Hazards and Consequences Evaluation List, GIEGEL (ref. 6).
7)
 Use of the standard risk matrix RAM (ref. 9).

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 Use of bow-tie analyses for incidents with High potential

consequences (consequence 5 on the RAM).
 Reduction of risks to the ALARP level.

Documentation and updating

 Record risks and control measures in documents.
 Ensure that the documentation always shows the current situation
(e.g. by regular validation).
 Guarantee the quality and completeness of documents drafted for
these purposes by having them reviewed by the appropriate
authorised parties.
 Ensure the criteria for validation, review and authorised persons
are laid down in the relevant standards and procedures.

Competence, Involvement and Tasks, Authorities & Responsibilities

 Record and verify the competence level of employees (ref. 10)
and of the employees of contactors and subcontractors (ref. 11).
 Involve employees and future employees in evaluations, final
reports and control.
 Test the effectiveness of the implementation of, compliance with,
and improvement of the control measures and proposals for
improvement laid down in the reports.

Critical Performance  HSSE performance indicators as set down in the NAM Business
Indicators (KPIs) Plan, the Asset Reference Plans and the HSE Plans.

Area of application This policy directive relates to:

 Organisation: NAM
 Processes: All
 Company asset: All
 Risk domain Health, Safety, Welfare and the Environment.

Related controlling Ref. Title No.

documents [1] Global Process Management System Standard EP.03 process
[2] NSS HSE Documents (NL). NSS 00-G-0-06
[3] Procedure Identification and evaluation of EPE.HSE.PR.04
environmental aspects
[4] Procedure: The preparation and safe execution E.A-71.PR.21
of extensive and/or complex activities
[5] Procedure: Permission to Work (PTW) Work E.A-71.PR.40
Permit
[6] Work instruction Task Risk Analysis (TRA) E.A-71.WI.40.02
[7] NSS NAM Hazards list NSS 00-G-0-01

Other references Ref. Title No.

[8] Risk Inventory and Evaluation (RIE) 200203001511
[9] Risk Assessment Matrix Shell Group
Yellow Guide
[10] Competence Profiles Shell People
[11] Terms of HSE Contract EP.03 process

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