Yanbu Export Refinery Project

PROJECT PROCEDURE MANUAL (PPM)

Project Procedure 812, Severe Weather Plan
Document No.: 100-YER-PM-PPM-0212
Revision No.: 1 Issue Date: 13 January 2009 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................. 3

2.0 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................. 3
3.0 AFFECTS .............................................................................................................. 3
4.0 DEFINITIONS........................................................................................................ 3
5.0 REFERENCES ...................................................................................................... 3
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................. 3
7.0 PREVENTATIVE ACTION .................................................................................... 4
8.0 CORRECTIVE ACTION ........................................................................................ 4

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PROJECT PROCEDURE MANUAL (PPM)
Project Procedure 812, Severe Weather Plan
Document No.: 100-YER-PM-PPM-0212
Revision No.: 1 Issue Date: 13 January 2009

1.0 PURPOSE
To provide for the safety & welfare of employees and prevention of project damage
or loss due to severe weather conditions.
2.0 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES
Establish minimum requirements regarding working in Severe Weather on the Yanbu
Export Refinery Project (YERP).
3.0 AFFECTS
All Contractors performing work on YERP.
4.0 DEFINITIONS
4.1. Lightning
All large-scale, high tension, natural, electrical discharge in the atmosphere;
with visible flash of light accompanying such discharge.
4.2. High winds

When the wind becomes a hazard to the work force or the work being
performed. Wind speed equal to or above 25 Km/h (16 mi/h).
4.3. Rain
Heavy fall of rain as a localized thunderstorm. A heavy rain is for a rain
exceeding 50 mm/hr (2 in/hr)
4.4. Heat
Ambient temperature – measured in centigrade out of direct sunlight, away
from any other heat source in a well ventilated area.
5.0 REFERENCES
5.1. 100-YER-PM-PPM-0268, Safe Working Plan
5.2. 100-YER-PM-PPM-0249, Heat Stress Prevention.
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1. Contractor
6.1.1. Contractors and subcontractors shall develop a Severe Weather Plan
that, as a minimum addresses all anticipated adverse weather
conditions that might reasonably be expected to occur.
6.1.2. Track the weather forecast displayed by third parties (such as airport
weather forecast)
6.1.3. Monitor the weather condition with the local weather measurement
equipment installed by Contractor.
6.1.4. Inform all personnel and subcontractors of incoming severe weather
conditions.
6.1.5. Keep a timely record of weather forecast and weather real condition
for future studies.
6.1.6. Implement the mitigation measures presented in this procedure.
6.1.7. Contractor shall take necessary steps to prevent loose material, tools
and equipment from becoming airborne during high winds. Temporary
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Revision No.: 1 Issue Date: 13 January 2009

buildings, portable toilets, field offices, etc. shall be secured when

erected.
7.0 PREVENTATIVE ACTION
7.1. Contractor/Subcontractor management and supervision during the Safe
Working Plan discussions (see 100-YER-PM-PPM-0268, Safe Working Plan)
and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) must identify the severe weather parameters
that can affect the realization of a task, i.e. lifting activity and heavy wind,
welding and heavy rains, etc.
7.2. If severe weather conditions are identified as a risk escalating factor, this
shall be considered as a potential hazard in the Safe Working Plan. The
responsible supervisor will have to check prior to work commencing that
severe weather conditions are not anticipated and that the task can be
performed safely. He will also mention it during the Safe Working Plan to
personnel. This last step is to ensure that all workers will be instructed to
report any sudden change of weather conditions.
7.3. The JSA and Safe Working Plan will be conducted as mentioned in the
project procedure 100-YER-PM-PPM-0268 Safe Working Plan.
8.0 CORRECTIVE ACTION
8.1. These actions have to be undertaken when a sudden, unforeseen, change in
the weather conditions occurs.
8.2. Lightning:
8.2.1. Withdraw personnel from high elevations, on structural steel
members, pipe racks, rooftops, process columns, antennas, etc.
8.2.2. Make sure that personnel do not group together and/or huddle under
or near tall structures.
8.2.3. Avoid a depression with standing water.
8.2.4. Have all crane booms made safe as per manufacturer’s instructions;
booms lowered to the ground or retracted to the shortest boom length
possible.
8.2.5. All cranes, derricks, gin poles, and erection rigs unable to be boomed
down must be grounded from their booms to the ground. And the
proper barricade and warning sign must be set.
8.3. Heavy Winds
8.3.1. Heavy winds are considered winds above 25km/h (16 mi/h). When
high winds create a hazard to the workforce or work being performed,
i.e., instability in elevated areas, limited visibility due to dust particles
in the air, unmanageable materials, etc., supervision will stop work
activities, and reassign duty and work area, supervisor to ensure
materials are properly stored and secured.
8.3.2. For winds in excess of 32km/h (20 mi/h) all standard and critical crane
lifts shall be halted and crane booms shall be secured as per
manufacturer’s instructions and/or tied down.
8.4. Rain

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8.4.1. Strong localized heavy rains are possible creating a hazard to

craftsmen on work being performed, such as unstable footing
conditions due to slippery structural steel, muddy and flooded work
environment, unstable trenches or excavations, risk of electric shock
due to wet portable electrical equipment, poor visibility due to rain on
eye protection, supervision will stop specific work due to the hazard,
de-energize temporary electrical equipment, and reassign work duties
and/or areas, obtaining further instructions from project site
management.
8.5. Heat
8.5.1. If the ambient temperature is set between 35°C and 50°C (95°F and
122°F) , heat stress prevention measures have to be implemented.
8.5.2. If the ambient temperature exceeds WBGT 50°C (122°F) in the
shade, unprotected works taking place in direct sunlight will be
suspended. Supervision to re-assign works other areas/activities.
8.5.3. Heat prevention measures are described into the project procedure
100-YER-PM-PPM-0249 Heat Stress Prevention.

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