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HEALTH AND SAFETY

PT4 Pump Station, Turkey

PSG2 employees, Georgia

KP 377, Azerbaijan
99 HEALTH AND SAFETY
All efforts continued this quarter to observe the stringent health and safety targets set by
the Project for 2005. There were 7 Day Away From Work Cases (DAFWC), bringing the
DAFWC frequency (DAFWCf) for the Project to date to 0.10 and for the year to date,
to 0.13. More details on these DAFWCs and of general health and safety performance
this quarter are given below.

9.1 PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

BTC’s 2005 Health and Safety performance is 4 times better on DAFWCf when
compared to the industry average (see Table 9.1). Overall, the Project to date DAFWCf
of 0.10 remains 5.6 times better than the industry average. However, the current
DAFWCf for 2005 is 0.13, which is above the stringent target set by Project. This is being
addressed.
Table 9.1: BTC versus International Safety Performance

BTC Statistics BTC Statistics for IPLOCA Statistics

for 2004 2005 (to end of Q2) for 2003
Contractors submitting data 11 10 56
Total Man-hours 63,784,499 15,755,919 612,169,147
Total Days Away From Work 30 10 1,700
Cases (DAFWC)
Days Away From Work Cases 0.10 0.13 0.56
Frequency (DAWFCf) Rate
Notes: IPLOCA – International Pipeline and Offshore Constructors Association
200,000 man hours is used to calculate DAFWC frequency

The targets for input measures such as Advanced Safety Audits, STOP Observations and
Safety Training Hour frequencies were increased by up to 50% in 2005 (from the targets
set for 2004). Performance against the targets is measured and monitored on a monthly
basis (see Table 9.2). The Project Team’s aim is to increase the number of Advanced
Safety Audits, STOP Observations and Safety Training Hours, as these are positive
contributors and tools to improving safety performance. The total Safety Training Hours
frequency continues to exceed the target, whilst ASA and STOP input frequencies, are
generally slightly below target. This is being addressed.
Table 9.2: BTC Health and Safety Performance against 2005 Targets
(at the end of June 2005)

Performance Indicator 2005 Target 2005 Performance

(to 30 June 2005)
Fatality 0 0
Days Away From Work Cases Frequency (DAFWCf) 0.10 0.13
Recordable Injury Frequency 0.46 0.51
Total Vehicle Accident Rate (TVAR) 1.91 1.48
Advanced Safety Audit (ASA) Frequency 350 297
STOP Observation Frequency 2,100 1,849
Safety Training Hours Frequency 3,500 4,347

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 The Recordable Injuries and Illnesses Frequency (RIIF) rate has fallen month on month
for the past 14 months (see Figure 9.1).
Vehicle accidents, although still a major concern on the Project, have continued to fall
steadily throughout the quarter (see Figure 9.2), and performance remains within target.
Information on activities carried out this quarter to continue reducing the Total Vehicle
Accident Rate (TVAR) is given in Section 9.1.3.
Figure 9.1: Recordable Injuries and Illnesses Frequency Rates (RIIF)

BTC 12 Month Rolling Total RIIf

1.60

1.40

1.20

1.00

0.80

0.60

0.40

0.20

0.00
Jul-04 Aug-04 Sep-04 Oct-04 Nov-04 Dec-04 Jan-05 Feb-05 Mar-05 Apr-05 May-05 Jun-05

Figure 9.2: Total Vehicle Accident Rate (TVAR)

6 M onth Rolling TVAR

3.50

3.00

2.50

2.00

1.50

1.00

0.50

0.00

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June

9.1.1 GENERAL
Listed below are the key achievements and milestones in 2005-Q2 for the Project as a
whole:
• BP Energy Isolation Safety Immersion Training for all Project staff commenced and is
nearing completion;
• A slide pack was issued to In-Country teams to promote awareness of overhead
power lines;
• A wordless safety handbook was issued to address the language and communication
issue within the workforce; and
• Independent food safety audit and inspections were undertaken in Azerbaijan and
Georgia.

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9.1.2 AZERBAIJAN
In Azerbaijan 10 million man-hours were worked, 40 million km driven and 3 million meals
served without a DAFWC.
9.1.3 GEORGIA
Achievements during the quarter included:
• A survey of all overhead power lines to measure heights and voltages;
• Continuation of the Zero Tolerance Campaign for driving infringements; and
• Monitoring and inspection of light and heavy vehicles continues, to check vehicle
mechanical condition and safety equipment availability.
9.1.4 TURKEY
Achievements during the quarter included:
• At Ceyhan Marine Terminal 11 million man-hours have been worked without a
DAFWC and 17 million km driven without a Road Traffic Accident;
• 6 million man-hours were worked at Turkish Pump Stations without a DAFWC;
• A Permit to Work review was conducted at Ceyhan Marine Terminal; and
• An Accident Black Spot survey has been completed with the main objective of
increasing awareness of drivers, especially with regard to driving at a speed that is
commensurate with road and weather conditions. The report will be shared with the
Turkish Highway Authority.

9.2 HEALTH AND SAFETY INCIDENTS

BTC reviews the Project’s performance on an ongoing basis and produces a monthly
report for BTC management and Partners. Table 9.3 provides an overview of the
numbers of incidents that have occurred. All incidents are fully investigated to ensure
that actions are put in place to prevent a recurrence and that lessons learned are shared.
There were no Major Incidents this quarter. Details of Significant Incidents are provided
in Section 9.2.1.

Table 9.3: Health and Safety Incidents

Project Indicators Jan – Mar 2005 April – June 2005

Man-hours 8,787,354 6,968,565
Kilometres Driven 19,311,979 17,280,951
Road Traffic Accidents 32 22
Fatalities 0 0
DAFWC 3 7
Medical Treatment and Restricted Work 18 22
Recordable Illnesses 0 0
Total Recordable Injuries and Illnesses 21 28
First Aid Cases 58 41
Near Misses 44 25

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9.2.1 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS IN 2005-Q2
There were 7 DAFWCs this quarter, all of which occurred in Turkey. Details are as
follows:
• On 5th April a worker at Lot C camp was struck in his right eye when he pulled on
some redundant cable laying on the ground. He required hospitalisation. The
investigation showed he was not authorised to undertake the work and was not
wearing safety glasses;
• On 22nd April a Project sub-contractor vehicle collided with a third party minibus. The
collision resulted in the passenger of the vehicle being injured and hospitalised;
• On 23rd April a worker in Lot B was struck on the arm by an excavator bucket while
trying to push a hydrotest pig forward into the test head. The injured party was
treated for a broken arm between the shoulder and elbow;
• On 29th May a Botaş engineer was carrying out an inspection of cables in a cable
trench at PT1. Whilst carrying out the inspection he slipped, fell on his right leg and
broke his ankle;
• On 6th June in Lot A, a worker was injured whilst derigging a sideboom. The boom
crushed the feet of one of the dismantling crew. The injured party was dispatched to
Kars hospital by ambulance for treatment;
• On 7th June in Lot B a worker slipped on stony ground and struck the inlet of the pipe
cutting his left leg between the ankle and knee. The injury was deep and needed
medical attention; and
• On 22nd June a scaffolder at PT1 was struck in the face by an I beam which fell when
the tack welds broke as he pulled against it while adjusting scaffolding. The injured
party required hospitalisation and surgery on his face.
9.2.2 OTHER INCIDENTS IN 2005-Q2
In addition to the Significant Incidents detailed above, 2 people received injuries that
resulted in restricted work and 20 others received medical treatment for injuries
sustained. A total of 41 people required first aid treatment as a result of minor injuries.
The main issues were:
• Hand and leg injuries; and
• Slips, trips and falls.
There were a total of 22 road vehicle incidents against 17,280,951 kilometers driven.
This is a reduction of 10 from 2005-Q1 against only a small drop in the kilometers driven.
The use of seatbelts, head restraints and rollover protection combined with an extensive
driver-training programme is considered to have had positive impact on reducing the
number of road traffic accidents, and their seriousness when they do occur.

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