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DIVING SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

INSPECTION MANUAL

INS –IPR-044
GRIT BLASTING

Prepared
Norshahira Bahari
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Reviewed
Muhd Charles Mok ( Diving Advisor )
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Approved By Ahmad Kamarul Anwar bin Nasir (Project Manager)

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Approved
A Ghani (Managing Director)
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DOCUMENT CONTROL
Published electronic versions of documents are the only valid versions.
Paper printouts serve as information only.
Where there is a need to use controlled paper copies, this shall be defined and controlled
by Document Controller.

REVISION HISTORY
REV. ISSUE DATE DESCRIPTION REASON FOR CHANGE
0 1 Oct 2018 Issued for Implementation New Manual

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Contents

1 SAFE OPERATIONS PROCEDURE – COMPONENTS…………………………………………………4

2 INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………………………..4

3 CLIENTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SUB CONTRACTORS……………………….…………….5

4 ABBREVIATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

5 SET UP OF THE GRIT UNIT…………………………………………………………………………………5

6 GRIT HOSE MANAGEMENT………………………………… ………………………………………………5

7 PPE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….6

8 GRIT OPERATIONS………….………………………………………………………………………….……..6

9 OPERATION……..……………………………………………………………………………………….………7

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1 SAFE OPERATIONS PROCEDURE – COMPONENTS

Section No. Title

PPSB-INS-IPR-000 Index
PPSB-INS-IPR-001 Introduction
PPSB-INS-IPR-002 Digital Ultrasonic Thickness
PPSB-INS-IPR-003 Plasma Cutting
PPSB-INS-IPR-004 Ultrasonic Plate Inspection
PPSB-INS-IPR-005 Assessment of Ultrasonic Equipment Performance
PPSB-INS-IPR-006 Ultrasonic Flooded Member Detection
PPSB-INS-IPR-007 Still Photography using Hand Held Camera
PPSB-INS-IPR-008 Still Photography With a ROV
PPSB-INS-IPR-009 Video Recording using a Hand Held Camera
PPSB-INS-IPR-010 Video Recording With an ROV
Magnetic Particles Inspection using the Flexible Cable
PPSB-INS-IPR-011
Technique
PPSB-INS-IPR-012 Magnetic Particles Inspection using Current Flow Prod
Magnetic Particles Inspection using a Electronic Magnetic
PPSB-INS-IPR-013
Yoke
PPSB-INS-IPR-014 Magnetic Particles Inspection using a Permanent Magnet
PPSB-INS-IPR-015 General Visual Inspection by Diver
PPSB-INS-IPR-016 Visual Inspection using an ROV
PPSB-INS-IPR-017 Close Visual Inspection
PPSB-INS-IPR-018 Confirmatory and Remedial Grinding
PPSB-INS-IPR-019 Cleaning for Inspection
PPSB-INS-IPR-020 Use of OSEL ACPD
PPSB-INS-IPR-021 Potential Measurement Equipment Calibration Check
PPSB-INS-IPR-022 Potential Measurement using a Proximity Probe
PPSB-INS-IPR-023 Potential Measurement using a Contact Probe
PPSB-INS-IPR-024 Marine Growth Survey
PPSB-INS-IPR-025 Coating and Corrosion Survey
PPSB-INS-IPR-026 Debris Survey
PPSB-INS-IPR-027 Scour Survey
PPSB-INS-IPR-028 Anode Survey
PPSB-INS-IPR-029 Riser Survey
PPSB-INS-IPR-030 Straightness Survey

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PPSB-INS-IPR-033
PPSB-INS-IPR-034
PPSB-INS-IPR-035
PPSB-INS-IPR-036
PPSB-INS-IPR-037
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Dent Survey
Underwater Inspection In-Leu of Dry Docking
Operating a High Pressure Waterblaster
Metrology Table Measurement
Bolt Tensioning 100%
Bolt Tensioning 50%
Broco Cutting
Working on Scaffolding Platform
Rigging
Lift Bag Operation
Chain Puller / Lever Hoist
Umbilical Stopper
Gas Cylinder and Safe Handling
Grit Blasting
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2 INTRODUCTION
This module is one of many “live” documents which make up the Diving Safety Management
System applied by Pioneer Pegasus Sdn Bhd (PPSB) to provide a safe place of work for its
employees.

The modules headed INS-IPR-001 to INS-IPR-044 make up the Safe Operations Procedure
however, relevant modules may be included in any other documentation packages where
required.

Each module is a complete document covering specific subjects in detail. They represent the
latest in industry standards and will be revised from time to time.

The PPSB SOP has been prepared with all due responsible research to comply with the national
regulations of all countries within which the Company operates or intends to operate.

The recommendations made in this SOP are to be considered a safe operation minimum
requirement.

3 CLIENTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SUB CONTRACTORS

Copies of this document will be supplied when requested, to clients, government agencies and
sub-contractors.

4 ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviation contained in this document can be found in INS-IPR-001

5 SET UP OF THE GRIT UNIT

Situation might differ depending on system:

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Hopper

Dehumidifier 4

3 Valve assembly

Cone

Kettle
Compressor 1

Grit hose
Remote to diver
control

1) Main valve
2) Drain valve
3) Dryer valve
4) Hopper valve
5) Grit valve
6) Depressurization hose

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6 GRIT HOSE MANAGEMENT

 Confirm that the grit hose is suitable for the type of grit to be used;
 Carry out daily visual inspection of the grit hose prior to use to ensure that the
hose is inacceptable condition for use;
 Confirm that the grit hose has the correct pressure rating and that the details of
the hose are marked on the outer sheath of the hose;
 All junctions and couplings between hoses must be secured using whip-checks;
 Carry out visual inspection of all whip-checks that are to be used;
 Minimum bend radius as per manufacture specifications is to be respected during
use, storage and transport. If no radius is available use MBR of 2m.

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7 PPE
All personnel to wear full PPE with the following additional PPE to be worn by the hopper
operator at all times during grit-blasting operation:
 Closed safety goggles (Alpine ski type);
 full face mask;
 heavy duty gloves;
 hearing protection;
 Coverall to be closed properly.
8 GRIT OPERATIONS
1. Confirm work permit in place.
2. Barrier work area: unauthorized personnel must not be able to access the work
area.
3. Personnel to wear full PPE.
4. Operator of the grit hopper to wear closed safety googles (Alpine ski type), full
face mask, heavy duty gloves and sound barrier. Coverall to be closed properly
(no exposed skin).
5. Operator of the remote control to be in communication with Supervisor.
6. Check if hopper is filled with grit.
7. Check if grit is dry. Wet grit will block the hose. Quarantine all wet grit so that it
cannot be used.
8. Connect equipment according to the above drawing.
9. Secure all grit hose connections, incl. grit hose connection to kettle, with a
securing pin.
10. Secure all hose (air and grit) connections with whips-checks. Tape-off security
whips and connections to prevent the whips-check from snagging on other
objects or personnel.
11. Confirm grit valve is closed.
12. Filling the kettle: isolate the kettle from the compressor/dryer by closing dryer
valve. Remove cover of the grit kettle. Check if the cone is dropped back into the
open position. Fill the grit kettle by opening hopper valve. Clean any grit from the
cone and check that there is no grit directly around the cone (cone must be able
to move freely to close the kettle).
13. Close lid on top of kettle.
14. Check industrial LP-work air compressor: oil level, fuel level, cool water level,
valves and connections.
15. Check the dryer: valves #2 and #3 functional.
16. Ensure remote control is de-activated.
17. Compressor to be set at 21m3, and 8 bar up to 20m. For each 10m depth more,
the compressor needs to be able to deliver a minimum of 1 bar more.
18. Start compressor and allow 5 minutes for the engine to warm up before
activating the compressor.
19. To activate the compressor: follow instructions on the machine.
20. Slowly open main valve.
21. Check dryer is functional/rotating.

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22. Open dryer valve.

23. Open drain valve on the dehumidifier to drain all water until dry air runs through.
Beware of loud noise: wear ear protectors! (Some dryers automatically drain
water, and some compressors have the dryer built in).
24. Close drain valve or leave drain valve slightly open.
25. Supply air to the diver after instruction of the supervisor (“MAKE IT HOT”) by
activating the remote control. Make sure nobody is working on the kettle.
The remote control is activated by tilting the security ratchet and squeezing the
activator till the sibilant sound stops. Keep it squeezed for the duration of the
work.
26. When diver receives air through the grit hose, slowly open grit valve a ¼ turn
upon instruction of the supervisor. Open grit valve a ¼ turn at the time upon
instruction of supervisor until diver has sufficient grit. Be aware that it takes
some time to notice the effect of the pressure increase.

The hose will block when there is too little air or too much grit.

27. To stop gritting: first close grit valve. Wait until there is no more grit in the hose.
Then de-activate remote control after instruction of the supervisor (“MAKE IT
COLD”). The GRIT HOSE AND KETTLE WILL DEPRESSURIZE.
28. CLOSE DRYER VALVE AND MAIN VALVE AND STOP THE COMPRESSOR
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ON MACHINE.
9 OPERATION
 Pre-job meeting: discuss location of the area/item to be cleaned, PPE, barriers,
tasks of personnel, dive depth and deployment length of grit hose;
 Assess dive profile, bottom times and location of downline;
 Prepare grit unit according to the manufacturer’s instructions and checklists;
 Diver to connect downline;
 Deck personnel to deploy grit hose;
 Diver to collect grit hose and move to the work location;
 If possible: connect the grit hose to the structure to reduce drag. Have sufficient
over-length for the diver to move around the area/item to be cleaned;
 Confirm that the diver is at the correct location before starting to clean;
 Diver to ask for air on the grit hose. When all water has been pushed out of the
air hose by the air, the grit can be added;
 Move the nozzle around away from the diver at an angle of 30 to 45 degrees
relative to the surface;
 Check if area has been cleaned according to the required specification before
cleaning is completed.

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