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Hydrostatic Testing For Non-Pressure Pipelines
Hydrostatic Testing For Non-Pressure Pipelines
Action by
Risk Rating Risk Rating
S.N Job steps Hazards/Risks
C L R Control and Actions C L R
Permit must be obtained from the authorities prior Issuer and
to commence activities. Receiver
Ensure joint site inspection has been conducted on
the whole area.
Unauthorized work activity 4 4 M 2 3 L
Area to be cleared for trip hazards.
All the hazards must be addressed before to start
Obtain work the activity.
01
permit and Joint
site inspection Supervisor
All the workers should be trained according to their safety
Personal Injury
respective work. officer
Untrained workers 4 4 M 2 3 L
Before to start the activity, supervisor should give
safety instruction to the crew members.
04 Material Personal injury. 3 4 M Use proper manual lifting methods. 2 3 L Labor and
handling and Body strain and back muscles Use recommended PPEs. Forman
storage pull. If the load is too heavy, get mechanical or other
Slip, trip and fall hazards person help.
Risk of back injury Do not lift the material which is beyond your
Contact with sharp edges capacity.
which could lead to cut, Material should be stored according to the
abrasion and bruises manufacturer’s specification.
Each type of material should be stored separately
on proper location.
Good housekeeping should be maintained all the
time.
Physically fit persons to be assigned for any manual
work.
Training to be given regarding manual handling.
METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDER AND ABOVE GROUND UTILITIES
SINOHYDRO CORPORATION LTD SYSTEM -INSIDE & OUTSIDE BUILDING
DATE 6/6/2016 REV 00
CONTRACTNO 6600037267 B.I. NO. 25-00034
Risk Assessment National Guard Family Compound Project
PROJECT TITLE
07 Hydrostatic Can cause slip and tripping 4 4 H Secured an approved & valid Safe Work Permit for 2 3 L Site
testing for non- hazards the Test activity. PTW shall be signed by certified Forman
pressure Fire hazard and authorized PTW issuer and receiver. Sinohydro Site Safety
pipelines Personnel work permit system must be followed. Officer
Injuries Supervisor shall conduct toolbox meeting prior to And Labor
start of work and also when the need arises.
Ensure Method Statement and relevant
Injury as a result of miss- documentation is in place and it shall be approved
communication by Aramco as per GI-2.102 & CSM prior to testing.
Method statement and Risk Assessment shall be
discussed to all crew involved in the testing activity.
Fire hazard All personnel involved in the Testing shall undergo
specific training on Pressure Test to be conducted by
Aramco. Sticker banding on the helmet (Indicated
Personal injuries caused by Trained in Pressure Test) and training card shall
using defective issue.
equipment/tools Ensure Clear Communication between the Manifold
Operator between the standby men monitoring the
gauge installed at the higher point area.
Physical injuries caused by The job supervisor must ensure that all the crew
Leakage due to gasket / loose must have a means of communication. The crew will
bolts be provided with contact numbers of their job
supervisor to be contacted in case of emergency.
Failure of Gauges / Relief Barricade the area using nylon rope with warning
valve / Test Manifold tape and install warning signage's “PRESSURE TEST
Personnel injuries due to pipe ON PROGRESS KEEP AWAY”
blown out or from flying Flammable and combustible materials including
objects Compressed Gas Cylinders (CGC) within the
Hoses, Gasket burst/ established safe zone or inside the barricaded area
Over pressure shall be removed and relocated outside the
barricade.
Safety and standby man are to monitor the
Hand / Finger injury, Pinch barricaded area to ensure and control entries are
Point, Tripping and Slipping limited to authorize personnel only.
Hazards during removal of Ensure that all hand tools are inspected and color
Hoses, relief Valve, Gauges in coded for the current month by a competent
METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDER AND ABOVE GROUND UTILITIES
SINOHYDRO CORPORATION LTD SYSTEM -INSIDE & OUTSIDE BUILDING
DATE 6/6/2016 REV 00
CONTRACTNO 6600037267 B.I. NO. 25-00034
Risk Assessment National Guard Family Compound Project
PROJECT TITLE
the manifold and pipe system. person. Tools must be appropriate for specific task
Supervisor shall ensure that all tools are safe to use
prior to its usage. Fabricated tools are not allowed
to use.
RFI will be issued to ensure that flange and bolts
used are properly tightened.
Tightening of bolt or striking of bolt to stop leaks is
not allowed when the system test pack is under
pressure. The system pressure must be released to
zero before any corrections are to be made.
Workers and inspectors shall bodily position
themselves away from welded joints and flanges
connections during inspection.
During inspection when leak occurs, workers shall
stay away from the leak and vacate the premises
Install approved valid calibrated gauges. Calibrated
within one month of the test and the ranges shall be
such that the maximum test pressure is within 30 to
80% of the full range. One gauge shall be located in
the test piping such that it can be read by the pump
operator. Other gauge(s) shall be in system under
test. As per GI-2.102
Ensure constant communication between the
standby men looking out for the pressure gauge
installed at the highest point and the person in
charge in monitoring the manifold to avoid over
pressure that may cause the pipe to rapture.
Ensure bolting is used with correct size and length of
bolt and ensure that all the studs are installed in
particular joints.
Test manifold shall be tested separately to 1.2 times
of the actual test pressure. Valid 3rd Party
certificate duly approved by Aramco shall be
attached with Test package.
Relief valve(s) which is to be used will be tested,
dated and tagged.
METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDER AND ABOVE GROUND UTILITIES
SINOHYDRO CORPORATION LTD SYSTEM -INSIDE & OUTSIDE BUILDING
DATE 6/6/2016 REV 00
CONTRACTNO 6600037267 B.I. NO. 25-00034
Risk Assessment National Guard Family Compound Project
PROJECT TITLE