OFFSHORE HOOK UP, UPGRADE MODIFICATION, SCADA INSTALLATION

AND COMISSIONING SUPPORT

(CONTRACT : 6600044802)

TOOL BOX TALK

Location: QMS OMAR Date: 29-June-2021

Start Time:06:00 AM TBT Log No :TBQM-OMAR-COAT-023

Meeting Duration:30 Minutes Number of Attendees: 4

Topics Discussed:

PAINT PREPARATION AND MIXING REQUIREMENTS

(SAES-H-004, SECTION 5.3 & 9.4)

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 PAINT PREPARATION AND MIXING REQUIREMENTS

1. Coatings shall be mixed in an open area or in an adequately ventilated

area. Use eye protection (goggles), respirators, protective gloves and
other safety equipment as per SAES-H-004 Para 5.4.4.1.

2. Gelled paints shall not be used as per SAES-H-004 Para 9.3.1.

3. Coating skins shall be removed in recently opened and or partially used

containers. If any skinning is found on previously unopened paint, the
cans shall be set aside and not used as per SAES-H-004 Para 9.3.2.

4. Prior to application, all paint shall be thoroughly mixed until it is

homogeneous. Excessive amount of thinning shall not be used.
Excessive thinning is defined as any amount of thinning in excessive of
the coating manufacturer's recommendation. For quantities over 5L, a
power stirrer shall be used. If sludge has formed in the bottom of the
paint container, stirring to mix shall be continued until the paint is fully
homogeneous mix. If sludge cannot be dispersed, the paint shall not be
used as per SAES-H-004 Para 9.3.3.

5. Partial mixing in a two-component and multi-component coatings is

prohibited as per SAES-H-004 Para 9.3.4.

6. If thinning is required, the thinner type and quantity to be added shall

be as given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheet (SAES-H-002V/SAES-H-
101V). All paints in quantities over 5 liter shall be mixed with a power
stirrer/mixer during adding the thinner. Thinner shall be added only
when the paint is fully homogeneous mix as per SAES-H-004 Para
9.3.5.

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