KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY

WORK PERMIT RISK ASSESSMENT

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Location MAA 􀂅 MAB 􀂅 SHU  LM 􀂅 OTHER 􀂅 Ref. No: SHU-CFPRA-18-xxx
Department / Division KNPC- CFP – MAB1 Date 14.03.2018
Area/ Unit/Contractor Shuaiba/PSCJV/CCC Review Date See Note 4
Description of Activity Air Blowing & Gross Air leak test after reinstatement for Unit – 65 , Sub-system No. 02-065-01-P238-01
(Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-Bunker Fuel Oil), 02-065-01-P220-01 (Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-JP5 Shipping Tie-in CFP-
34-1025)

Estimated No. of Persons Sub Cont:10, PSCJV-2/ PMC/PMT: 2

Likely to be exposed:

Likely Mitigation (Precautions taken) Likeli Residual

No Hazard Severity Risk Severity
hood Consider KNPC Standards / Codes / Practices. hood Risk
1 Air blowing, 3 2 Caution  Ensure valid work permit, risk assessment, approved 2 1 Care
 Pipe, gasket, method statement copy available at site.
hose rapture,  Prior to testing, the executor shall inspect system to assure
 Stored energy it conforms to the system lay out drawing and that all
appropriate safety precaution as per the risk assessment
due to pressure.
has been taken
 Damage to
 All person involve in the Air blowing shall be adequately
existing facilities. and properly trained.
 Physical injury.  All worker shall be worn mandatory required PPE as per the
 Flying partials. SWP requirement of specific job.
 Environment  Permit executor shall be available full time at site during
hazards caused blowing
by blast dust.  Pressure gauges, Pressure safety valve, shall be suitable
according to the required pressure and calibrated.
 Support failure.
 All hoses shall have third party certificate and certificate
 Slip trip hit shall be available at site.
hazards.  Ensure all hoses are rated to the equipment meeting the
 Whip hazards. applied pressure to prevent rupture.
 Ensure all hoses are visual inspected and confirm the
 Noise.
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Location MAA 􀂅 MAB 􀂅 SHU  LM 􀂅 OTHER 􀂅 Ref. No: SHU-CFPRA-18-xxx
Department / Division KNPC- CFP – MAB1 Date 14.03.2018
Area/ Unit/Contractor Shuaiba/PSCJV/CCC Review Date See Note 4
Description of Activity Air Blowing & Gross Air leak test after reinstatement for Unit – 65 , Sub-system No. 02-065-01-P238-01
(Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-Bunker Fuel Oil), 02-065-01-P220-01 (Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-JP5 Shipping Tie-in CFP-
34-1025)

Estimated No. of Persons Sub Cont:10, PSCJV-2/ PMC/PMT: 2

Likely to be exposed:

quality requirement prior to every use.

 All the connected hoses shall be properly secured with
safety devices such as whiplash arrestors and shall comply
with temporary hose connection procedure
 Proper access shall be provided to enter and exit the Air
blowing area.
 Equipment such as air compressor, manifold and
temporary hoses shall have third party certificate.
 The gauges shall have a scale range suitable for the
blowing pressure.
 The equipment / pipe line being Air blowing shall be
properly supported to withstand the force resulting from the
blowing. Where necessary, temporary supports shall be
erected prior to blowing.
 Checklist of air blowing shall be prepared and signed by
executor
 Air blowing crew shall not stay in the direction of blind film,
operating valve prevent them from injuries once film
rapture.
 Ensure that all persons working in the area are wearing Ear
protection (ear muff / Ear plugs).
 Barricade 25 mtr radius shall be done from rupture point.
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Location MAA 􀂅 MAB 􀂅 SHU  LM 􀂅 OTHER 􀂅 Ref. No: SHU-CFPRA-18-xxx
Department / Division KNPC- CFP – MAB1 Date 14.03.2018
Area/ Unit/Contractor Shuaiba/PSCJV/CCC Review Date See Note 4
Description of Activity Air Blowing & Gross Air leak test after reinstatement for Unit – 65 , Sub-system No. 02-065-01-P238-01
(Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-Bunker Fuel Oil), 02-065-01-P220-01 (Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-JP5 Shipping Tie-in CFP-
34-1025)

Estimated No. of Persons Sub Cont:10, PSCJV-2/ PMC/PMT: 2

Likely to be exposed:

 Locked wall scaffold frame to be provided on the hit area of

the blowing to prevent projectile velocity flying away.
 Communication shall be maintained between the
compressor operator and blowing in charge who is
assigned at inlet and out let point during test.
 Pressure will not exceed more than 2 bar as per the method
statement.
 Ensure the person involve in Air blowing are fully aware of
all emergency response procedure in case of mishap.
 Clamps, bolts on bolted flanges, screwed connections shall
not be loosened or tightened while the pressure equipment is
under pressure
 Keep minimum man power at site.
 Ensure all tools are good condition.
 The perimeter of the Air blowing area should be barricaded
with sign boards (English and Arabic language) and restrict
the access to the work area.
 Simultaneously operation of works at the surrounding area
is not allowed near the blowing location.
 All existing facilities should be adequately covered at the
vicinity of blow point to prevent dust.
 All waste to be placed in plastic bags and to be placed in
skip on return to the temporary facilities area
 Hoses shall be secured properly to the nearby structures.
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Location MAA 􀂅 MAB 􀂅 SHU  LM 􀂅 OTHER 􀂅 Ref. No: SHU-CFPRA-18-xxx
Department / Division KNPC- CFP – MAB1 Date 14.03.2018
Area/ Unit/Contractor Shuaiba/PSCJV/CCC Review Date See Note 4
Description of Activity Air Blowing & Gross Air leak test after reinstatement for Unit – 65 , Sub-system No. 02-065-01-P238-01
(Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-Bunker Fuel Oil), 02-065-01-P220-01 (Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-JP5 Shipping Tie-in CFP-
34-1025)

Estimated No. of Persons Sub Cont:10, PSCJV-2/ PMC/PMT: 2

Likely to be exposed:

 Hoses shall have a standard crimping couplers

 Use of Air  Air compressor/ Hose shall have approved third party
compressor for certificate and shall have KNPC safety passing certificate.
blowing purpose.  Proper valid fire extinguisher shall be provided.
 Static electricity  Air compressor shall be grounded properly.
 Hose connectors shall be as per KNPC standard and
 Fire.
coupling shall be inspected periodically.
 Whipping hazard.
 Whip lash arrestor shall be provided for hose connections.
 Hoses shall be installed with proper coupling, hose clamp.
Locking pins and whip checks.
2 2 3 Caution 1 1 Care
 After each work period the machine shall be switched off,
hoses rolled back, all unwanted materials to be removed
and housekeeping will be maintained
 An additional pressure regulator, pressure gauge and shut
down valve be provided on the compressor side.
 Drip trays under engine driven equipment shall be provided.
 Proper communication while pre-commissioning activity on
going.
 Refuelling shall be done while compressor on off condition

3  Poor 2 3 Caution  Ensure that person involve in the hydro testing are fully 2 2 Care
communication aware of all emergency response procedure in case of
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Location MAA 􀂅 MAB 􀂅 SHU  LM 􀂅 OTHER 􀂅 Ref. No: SHU-CFPRA-18-xxx
Department / Division KNPC- CFP – MAB1 Date 14.03.2018
Area/ Unit/Contractor Shuaiba/PSCJV/CCC Review Date See Note 4
Description of Activity Air Blowing & Gross Air leak test after reinstatement for Unit – 65 , Sub-system No. 02-065-01-P238-01
(Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-Bunker Fuel Oil), 02-065-01-P220-01 (Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-JP5 Shipping Tie-in CFP-
34-1025)

Estimated No. of Persons Sub Cont:10, PSCJV-2/ PMC/PMT: 2

Likely to be exposed:

mishap.
 Educate the workforce about emergency procedure daily in
pre- task talk.
 Improper access/  In case of any emergency all work will be stopped,
shutdown all running equipment and machineries and
egress
report to muster point.
 Safe means of access/ egress to be provided and
maintained for the workers carrying out pre-commissioning
activity.
4 Gross Air leak 3 2 Caution 1. Hoses shall be inspected regularly for fraying and heat 2 1 Care
Test, related damage.
2. Hoses shall be installed with proper coupling, hose clamp.
Locking pins and whip checks.
3. All the flanges shall be torqued after re-instatement, prior to
commencement of gross air leak test activity
4. Proper access shall be made available for checking all the
flanges during leak test
5. Only trained and experienced tradesmen shall be engaged
in pre-commissioning activities.
6. After each work period the machine shall be switched off,
hoses rolled back, all unwanted materials to be removed
and housekeeping will be maintained.
7. In case of any leak detected, the line shall be depressurised
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Location MAA 􀂅 MAB 􀂅 SHU  LM 􀂅 OTHER 􀂅 Ref. No: SHU-CFPRA-18-xxx
Department / Division KNPC- CFP – MAB1 Date 14.03.2018
Area/ Unit/Contractor Shuaiba/PSCJV/CCC Review Date See Note 4
Description of Activity Air Blowing & Gross Air leak test after reinstatement for Unit – 65 , Sub-system No. 02-065-01-P238-01
(Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-Bunker Fuel Oil), 02-065-01-P220-01 (Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-JP5 Shipping Tie-in CFP-
34-1025)

Estimated No. of Persons Sub Cont:10, PSCJV-2/ PMC/PMT: 2

Likely to be exposed:

and the repair work will be done. Ensure that no tightening

of flange will be done while line is under pressure.
8. PSV and pressure gage shall be provided for not exceeding
the maximum pressure during gross air leak gest. The
maximum pressure shall be up to 7 barg or the line
operating pressure which ever is less.
9. The Area shall be barricaded up to 25 meters radius and
warning sign boards will be provided and only authorized
personnel will be allowed to work inside the area.
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Location MAA 􀂅 MAB 􀂅 SHU  LM 􀂅 OTHER 􀂅 Ref. No: SHU-CFPRA-18-xxx
Department / Division KNPC- CFP – MAB1 Date 14.03.2018
Area/ Unit/Contractor Shuaiba/PSCJV/CCC Review Date See Note 4
Description of Activity Air Blowing & Gross Air leak test after reinstatement for Unit – 65 , Sub-system No. 02-065-01-P238-01
(Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-Bunker Fuel Oil), 02-065-01-P220-01 (Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-JP5 Shipping Tie-in CFP-
34-1025)

Estimated No. of Persons Sub Cont:10, PSCJV-2/ PMC/PMT: 2

Likely to be exposed:

Key: ALARM -Serious or major harm will probably occur, ALERT -Moderate harm probable, major harm unlikely to occur
CAUTION -Minor harm probable, major harm very unlikely to occur, CARE-Minor harm possible, major harm very unlikely to occur

Construction Construction
Sr. Construction PMC HSE Safety Engineer KNPC Safety Engineer HSE Manager
Section Head Engineer PMC Engineer
Engineer KNPC Manager Refinery KNPC-CFP Contractor
Contractor

Signature

Name

Employee
No.
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Location MAA 􀂅 MAB 􀂅 SHU  LM 􀂅 OTHER 􀂅 Ref. No: SHU-CFPRA-18-xxx
Department / Division KNPC- CFP – MAB1 Date 14.03.2018
Area/ Unit/Contractor Shuaiba/PSCJV/CCC Review Date See Note 4
Description of Activity Air Blowing & Gross Air leak test after reinstatement for Unit – 65 , Sub-system No. 02-065-01-P238-01
(Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-Bunker Fuel Oil), 02-065-01-P220-01 (Unit 065 IRT Pipeline-JP5 Shipping Tie-in CFP-
34-1025)

Estimated No. of Persons Sub Cont:10, PSCJV-2/ PMC/PMT: 2

Likely to be exposed:

Note:
1. Master Copy (original) shall be retained in file for record and future reference
2. Photo copy shall be attached with work permit
3. Ref. no. guidance:- Example LOCATION – DEPT./DIV. RISK ANALYSIS – YEAR – SERIAL NO.e.g. 1.MAA – XXXXRA – 05-1001, 2. PRJ - XXXXRA – 05-
1001
4. If same Risk Assessment is being used again, it must be reviewed to check relevancy