JOB METHOD STATEMENT

Co. No. 636290-H

Type of
Location BORF Flare tower
Structure
Type of Job Inspections & standby rescue Height 50 meter
Prepared by:
Noor Hazman Jackie Date 1 to 10 September 2020
L3 Supervisor

Access Method
Identify routes / Check routes for hazards / Identify climbing system / List necessary equipment

- Using the monkey ladder for access to work area.

- Using the same monkey ladder or descend using ropes to access to safe area and walk to assembly area. (during
emergency)
- Exclusion zone - Using barricade tape and signage below the flare tower to avoid public enter to work area.
- Climb using ascending device ( Croll and Hand Jumma with Foot loop)
- Backup device using the Duck or ASAP
- Descent using Descending device ( Stop or I’D)

Rigging
Identify and assess anchor points / Detail anchor system / Check for hazards in path of ropes

- Using monkey ladder for access anchor point area (attach pulley on structure)
- For control potential fall during climb monkey ladder, always have minimum 1 point attachment during fall arrest
position and minimum 2 point of attachment when suspended.
- Using 2 Stop / I’D for attached on each anchor ( prepare Rig-for Rescue System – Tension line)
- Avoid from tangle and abrasion of rope ( manage rope properly )
- Avoid rope to attach with sharp or hot surface ( Using rope protection or avoid with deviation)
- Use Y-hang on anchor point when set-up tension line.
- Use ID and back-up with ASAP for lowering system.

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Rigging for Rescue

Identify and assess anchor points / Detail pulley system / Check for hazards in path of ropes
Setup of rescue equipment
i. Rope Access supervisor (Level 3) shall be the first to ascend the ladder to flare stack.
ii. An anchor point for life line along the ladder will be set at the top service platform, and the other end will be
secured at the ground level. The life line will be installed along the ladder.
iii. Tensioned lines (tramway) will be set up and anchored to the main structure of the piperack. Refer to Appendix
Error! Reference source not found. for illustration of the rope access setup.
iv. Paraguard stretcher will be placed at lower service platform for standby for the duration of this activity.
v. Two rope access technician will standby at lower service platform for rescue in case of any emergency. One
rope access technician will standby at ground level to assist in any rescue activities.
vi. All personnel ascending flare stack will be briefed by Lifting Supervisor regarding usage of all safety equipment

Rescue Plan
Identify rescue method / Is sufficient dedicated rescue kit available at site / Make all team members aware their role

General view for Lowering System

Anchor point for

Back-up line back-up rope and
control with 2 tension line
Descender
Casualty descent down and
control with 2 back-up rope

Tension line /
Tramway

Safety line

Ground anchor point

& 1 standby person

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Close-up view for set-up rescue system

On flare tower - Using Y-hang fop

set-up tension line and back-up
ropes

Using ID and ASAP

for lowering system

Using 2 ropes system

for lowering casualty

On ground - Anchor
point & Standby person

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Step-by-Step Work Method

1. Apply PTW (Hot Work Permit) and get approval for Client
2. Toolbox meeting to discuss safety issue on work area and latest issue from IRATA (Safety Bulletin) & Client.
3. Discuss hazards from Risk Assessment Form.
4. Toolbox conducted by rope access level 3 / Supervisor
5. Ensure all team member understand and sign off the toolbox meeting form.
6. Preparation of work site – Install barricade tape with signage for setup Exclusion Zone
7. Preparation equipment – Pre use / inspects all equipment before used (guide by Level 3)
8. Setup anchor point (Rigging for rescue) and pre-test the system.
9. Briefing team member about technique and hazards when perform task.
10. All emergency equipment on place monitor by Level 3 (1st Aid box & standby Radio to communicate with Radio
Operator / CCR)
11. Level 1 perform NDT Inspection and constant monitor by level 3
12. Level 3 standby and monitor all other team working on tower.
13. After Tea brake / Lunch, Level 3 re-inspect all anchor point and equipment to ensure all on safe to use.
14. Housekeeping – Count all equipment (refer equipment checklist) and proper manage all gear and level 3 double
check around work area to avoid leave any equipment.
15. Remove barricade and signage from exclusive zone.
16. Closed PTW

Climbing Flare tower

1. All technician working on Flare Tower must valid WAH or IRATA certificate.
2. All technician declare of fitness condition to rope access level 3 and report to standby person.
3. Before climbing the tower all personal must report to standby person to fill up form Time In Time Out.
4. Rope access level 3 must do buddy check to all personnel to ensure all wear PPE correctly.
5. Rope access level 3 must monitor all personnel climb the tower and ensure back-up device always maintain Fall
Factor 0.
6. For safety, all personnel working on tower not allowed standing near to the hand rill.
7. During emergency or bad weather, all personnel working on tower must stop all activity, secure all equipment
and follow instruction form rope access level 3. Level 3 must monitor the safety of everyone during down the
ladder. Level 3 is the last person descend to the ground.

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Tools and Materials

List tools & materials
1. Rope 100m = 4 set
2. Rope Access gear (Full body harness with accessories) = 3 set
3. Rigging
• Stop / I’D = 4
• Pulley = 3
• Duck / ASAP = 2
• Wire Sling = 4
• 10 Karabiner
• 4 Cow tail’s
• 1 Unit paraguard stretcher

4. Emergency equipment
• 1st Aid = 1 box
• Walkie Talkie = 2
5. Camera = 1

Team Communication
Direct Audio-visual / Hand-signals / Radio / Is your system adequate?

- Communicate with Radio (Walkie Talkie), loud voice and hand signal

Other Considerations

1- Communicate with other group when working close work area

2- Consideration with any toxic gas leak (monitor with gas detector)
3- Consideration with suspension trauma (moving leg constantly and rotate technician)
4- Consideration dehydration when hot weather (Bring the water)
5- Consideration afraid of height (Other team)

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Team Member

Name Signature
IRATA No.

This This form has to be filled by IRATA Level 3 as prove to show that Method Statement has been read and acknowledge.

Review and acknowledge by Rope

Review and acknowledge by client
Access TA
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Position /
Company Stamp:

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