Subcontractor’s name: PETROVIETNAM TECHNICAL SERVICES COMPANY

Company’s Name : Binh Son Refining and Prtrochemical Company Ltd (BSR)

Plant Location : Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam

Project name : Dung Quat Refinery Upgrading & Expansion Project

Document Title : Method Statement for Painting Work of Storage Tank

PTSC
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR PAINTING WORK OF

STORAGE TANK

V.M.Loc

Rev Date Page Description Prep’d Chk’d App’d

PETROVIETNAM TECHNICAL SERVICES COMPANY

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Contents
1.SCOPE………………………………………………………………………………..4
2.APPLICATION STANDARD………………………………………………............4
3.SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING APPLY…………………………….4
3.1 Shop Preparation....................................................................................... 4
3.1.1. Blasting work ........................................................................................... 4
3.1.2. Painting Work .......................................................................................... 5
3.2. Field Preparation....................................................................................... 6
3.2.1. Working Access –Power Climber ............................................................... 6
3.2.2. Blasting work for shell plate and bottom plate .............................................. 9
3.2.3. Blasting EFRT Inside Top Shell During Hydrotest ..................................... 10
3.2.4. Painting Work ........................................................................................ 11
4.TOUCH UP AND REPAIR…………………………………………………………12
5.PAINTING SYSTEM……………………………………………………………….13
6.INSPECTION……………………………………………………………………….16
7.SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………….17
8.ATTACHMENT…………………………………………………………………….20
8.1.Salt contamination report………………………………………………………….20
8.2.Painting inspection report…………………………………………………………20
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1. SCOPE
This method statement shall be applied for painting works of four units of Storage of Tank which
to be constructed at Dung Quat Refinery Upgrading & Expansion Project at Quang Ngai,Vietnam.
2. APPLICATION STANDARD
All works shall be conformed to specification, instruction and applicable code, in particular:
- SSPC-PA1: Shop, Field anf Maintenance Painting
- SSPC-PA2:Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness with Magnetic Gauges
- SSPC-SP1: Solvent Cleaning
- SSPC-SP2: Hand tool cleaning
- SSPC-SP3:Power toolcleaning
- SSPC-SP6: Commerical Blast Cleaning
- SSPC-SP7: Brush-off blast cleaning
- ISO 8501-1: Visual Assessment of Surface Cleanliness
- ISO 4624: Paints and Varnishes – Pull-off Test for Adhesion
- ASTM 123:Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron Steel Products
- 000-JSD-2310-001: Protective Coating
- 000-JSD-2320-001: Internal Corrosion Resistant Lining
3. SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING APPLY
3.1 Shop Preparation
3.1.1. Blasting work
3.1.1.1. All painting surface shall be treated by abrasive blasting. Blasting cleaning shall
be carried out.
3.1.1.2. Blasting shall be done using garnet of steel grit.
3.1.1.3. Prior to commencement of surface preparation, all surface defect likely to be
detrimental to the protective painting system shall be removed. All fins at saw
cuts, burrs and sharp edges shall be similarly removed.
3.1.1.4. Prior to blasting, solvent or the thinner is quite effective to remove grease or oils
especially on small surfaces.
3.1.1.5. Blasting operations shall not be carry out when the surfaces temperature are less
than 30C above the dew point, humidity of the air is greater than 85%, or ambient
temperature is below 30C.
3.1.1.6. Surafce preparation shall be achieved the SSPC SP10 or Sa 2-1/2 of ISO 8501-1.
Generally, the blasting surface shall give a surface profile or anchor pattern within
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40 ~ 60 microns unless otherwise specified for a particular coating.

Blasting surface preparation in the Shop

3.1.1.7. Salt test shall be performed immediately after blasting in accordance ISO 8502-6
with a maximum conductivity corresponding to 50mg/m2 NaCl or paint
manufacturer’s recommendation.
Table 1: Anchor Pattern and Maximum total Soluble salts
Coating total DFT/
Anchor Pattern/Level of soluble
Surface of Carbon New construction

Steel Coating total DFT< 500µm Anchor Pattern 40 ~60µm

New construction Max level of soluble ≤ 50mg/m2

3.1.2. Painting Work

3.1.2.1. Paint mixing ratio, thinning ratio, painting condition, etc, shall be in accorrdance
with paint manufacturer’s technical data sheet and instruction.
 Confirmation of paint and thinner brand name and batch number.
 Before application, paints shall be stirred or agitated until the ingredients are
thoroughly mixed.
 Powder and binder shall be mixed and stirred sufficiently by power mixer
and mixing ratio shall be done correctly.
 Primer coat shall be applied within four (4) hours after completion of surface
preparation.
3.1.2.2. No painting activity or operation shall be done in the following weather condition
of the working area.
 Rain, snow, fog or mist
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 When relative humidity is greater than 85%

 Dust effects adversely due to the high wind
 When the material surface temperature below 30C of the dew point.
3.1.2.3. The primer coat of external coating system will be applied for metallic materials to
facilitate performance of the coating application
3.1.2.4. A holding primer may be used during lining activities on metalic materials to
facilitate performance of the coating application. Prior to application of the full
coating system, the holding primer coat of the full system.
3.1.2.5. Shop and field weld margins subject to field inspection shall have the surface
prepared and taped for a distance of 50mm either side of the weld line in the shop.

Marking protective welding line

3.2. Field Preparation
3.2.1. Working Access –Power Climber
3.2.1.1. Suspended working platform which are commonly known as gondola are widely
used in tank blasting and painting activities. It carry workers, and all site personnel
for working at hight during installation of appurtenances and painting works.
3.2.1.2. Provide anchorage at the top of the roof of the tank. Anchorage to be use is a
temporary rolling structure with a wheel. To move this temporary rolling structure
is by manual moved by the worker. Two (2) to three (3) workers will push the
rolling structure to transfer to another location.
3.2.1.3. Counter weight should fixed on the temporary rolling structure to counter balance
the overturning moment of the temporary rolling structure.
3.2.1.4. The material used for counterweight are such as that they can not removed or
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discharged accidentally.
3.2.1.5. Hoisting of employees will be discontinued upin indication of any dangerous
weather conditions or other impending danger.
3.2.1.6. When wind speed (sustained or gusts) are exceeds 20 mph all work using gondola
should be suspended. No gondola operation during raining it is not safe to lift
personnel during raining.

FLOAT ROOFTING
3.2.1.7. When the counter weight are used to achieve stabilityof the roof trolley the frame
should be designed that counterweight cannot be easily removed.
3.2.1.8. The counterweight should be capable of sustaining the loads and the working
platform.
3.2.1.9. It is the duty of PTSC to ensure that every operation of gondola is safe and without
risk to health to the personnel working inside or nearby the working platform.
3.2.1.10.A safe system of work should be established for every operation of a working
platform.
3.2.1.11.Gondola should be supported on two independent suspension wire ropes at or near
each end such that in the event of failure of one suspension wire rope. The other
wire rope is capable of sustaining the weight of gondola and its load and
preventing it from tilting.
3.2.1.12. The automatic safety device should not be used to stop and hold the gondola
under normal operating condition. It should be engaged machenically and must
be operational after resetting. It should not be possible to release the device
under load but should allow the gondola to be lifted.
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3.2.1.13.Where the working gondola is raised and lowered by winch, there should be at
least two turn of wire rope remained on the drum when the working platform is at
the lowest level.
3.2.1.14.Wire ropes should be properly maintained and lubricated to prevent corrosion.
Ropes with the following defects should not be used.
 Ropes with kinks, birdcage or any other distortion.
 When total number of visible broken wures exceeds 5% of the total number
of wires on the rope in any length of ten diametr of rope.
 There is on the rope marked signs of wear or corrosion.
 Reduction of nominal diameter of more than 10%.
3.2.1.15.All winches, climber or other lifting appliance or similar devices should be
adequately pretected against the effect of weather, dust or material likely to cause
damage to them that could result in malfunction.
3.2.1.16.Sufficient safe mean of access and egress should be provided.
3.2.1.17.Proper manual handling should be used and applied to carrying and transporting
of wire ropes, clamps individual parts and body of gondola.
3.2.1.18.Every person operating gondola should be trained to operate, trained the basic
construction of gondola and its system.
3.2.1.19.Trained in operational features including all safety devices, the anchorage and
suspension systems.
3.2.1.20.Fully understand the proper used of safety devices and independent lifeline .
3.2.1.21.Every person carried on a suspended gondola should be suitable safety harness, an
independent lifeline or suitable anchorage and fittings. Independent lifeline used
should be properly anchorage to the temporary rolling structure.
3.2.1.22.Maintenance
 All parts of the gondola, including the out riggers parapet clamp, the
suspended gear, the working platform and the whole mechanical and
electrical apparatus required in connection with operational safety of gondola
should be properly maintained. In particular:
 All such parts on which safe operation depends should be
maintained in proper working order so that they perform the
function for which the intended.
 And broken or worn parts, worn switch contacts, danaged electrical
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devices and sticky switches, which may interfere with safe

operation, should be replaced.
3.2.2. Blasting work for shell plate and bottom plate
3.2.2.1. Prepare the blasting hose and blasting hood hose. Arrange the hose line properly.
Then, place the blasting nozzle in the gondola outside the tank.
3.2.2.2. Secure the hose nozzle and blasting hood hose to the gondola and tied it by using
nylon rope sufficient enough not o fall down. Then, assign the blasters to step
inside the gondola for starting the work.
3.2.2.3. To avoid the garnet dust spread out and disturbing othe people work around the
tank, provide a coevr partition around the tank by using blue tarpaulin or green
net. See figure below.

COVER OF GREEN NET

COVER OF GREEN NET

 When the gondola lifted to the desired position, hold the blasting nozzle
properly and wear the blasting hood supplied by air from ar purifier filter,
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then start blasting accordingly.

 For bottom plates, pull the blasting hose inside the tank through the manhole
opening and start blasting.
 Before blasting should start in the inner face of the shall plates scaffold must
be erreced compyling Scaffold safety OSHA standard.
 Secures the blasting hose to guard rail of scaffold by means of tie by rope to
protect the falling down.
 Sufficient lighting and proper ventilation must be provided before start the
job.
 Standby man will always present in entry.log inlog out was always recorded.
3.2.2.4. Dust, dirt, sand mist powder shall be clean by blowing down using clean dry air,
sand paper & wire brush etc.
3.2.2.5. Blast cleaning shall no be applied when the substrate temperature (steel
temperature) less than 30C above the dew-point or Relative humidity greater than
85%.
3.2.2.6. All welding surface defect such as spatter, undercut, pin-holes, arc-strike, burns,
flux etc, shall be removed to ensure that the quality of paint system will be
maintained in all respects.
3.2.2.7. Surface preparation wil be subject to inspection before the prime coat is applied in
ensure that all traces of dust and foreign matter have been removed by brushing,
blowing wiith clean compressed air or vaccum cleaning.
3.2.2.8. Immediately after completion of surface preparation, the surface shall be visually
checked and confirmed whether its meets the require cleanliness and anchor
profile specified in the paint specification.
3.2.3. Blasting EFRT Inside Top Shell During Hydrotest
3.2.3.1. Inside of the top of the shell shall be blasted & paintedduring hydro test and after
EFRT tank full of water. Floating roof shall use as an access for sand blasting and
painting works.
3.2.3.2. The elevation of floating roof will be about HLL-. After holding time PTSC will
get approval from owner competent person, water shall be drained to achive the
above elevation prior to blasting and painting. Water discharge plan as below
diagram.
3.2.3.3. All requirement for working at height shall be applied.
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3.2.3.4. Floating roof seal shall be protected by canvas properly to avoid and damage, and
avoid garnet falling into the primary seal (refer to above figure). Plastic tape or
magnetic switch may be sued to attach canvas to the shell plate. After blasting,
garnet shall be recovered carefully, specially at seal area.

Figure: Protective Seal by Canvas

3.2.3.5. All deck manholes shall be closed, all legs supports, bleeder vents, internal pipe
sleeves shall be cover properly durng blasting to avoid garnet fall down into the
hydro-test water inside the tank.
3.2.3.6. During blasting and painting, tool and equipment such as chair, ladders… may be
used must be inspected and accepted by Owner competent person prior for using.
3.2.3.7. Blasting machine and painting machine shall be on the ground near the foinfation
of the tank. Blasting hose and painting hose shall be pulled through the top shell to
access onto the floating roof. Refer to below diagram.

3.2.4. Painting Work

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3.2.4.1. Paint mixing ratio, thinning ratio, painting condition, etc shall be in accordance
with paint manufacturer’s technical data sheet and instruction.
3.2.4.2. No painting activity or operation shall be done in the following weather conditions
of the working arwa.
 Rain, snow, fog or mist
 When relative humidity is greater than 85%.
 Dust effect adversely due to the high wind.
 Ambient temperature below 100C
 When the material surface temperature below 30C of the dew point.
3.2.4.3. For every step/application of paint, wet and dry film thickness of coat shall be
confirmed whether it meet the required thickness specified in the painting
specification.
3.2.4.4. The film shall be visually inspected. Any defects such as inadequate curing, runs
and lack of adhesion, pin holes, mechanical damage, etc repair shall be done for
all the defect.
3.2.4.5. After completion of painting workthe finish colour shall be visually checked with
the standard colour, whether it meets the specified one.
3.2.4.6. Prior to start painting application inside the tanks ventilation must be provided.
Check for oxygen deficiency and explosion hazard inside the tank. Explosion
hazard must be monitor at least every hour while painting.
3.2.4.7. Stand by man or entry attendant is required during implementation of activity
inside the tank.
3.2.4.8. Access for painting work outside is gondola and scaffolding inside the tank.
3.2.4.9. A good housekeeping shall be maintain, empty can shall be keep and dispose
properly.
4. TOUCH UP AND REPAIR
4.1. Damage cased by burns, welds, scratches, and impact etc. During fabrication, handling,
shiping and erection shall be touch up with the same kind of paints after blast, power tool or
hand tool cleaning.
4.2. All weld line, corner and edges should be touched up with stripe coat in according to
complete cover coated.
4.3. The repair of damage coating shall be applied in accordance with coating system by means
of brushing or spraying.
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4.4. Repair for Galvanized surface:

 for touch up or drilled and/or cut edge damage areas of galvanized steel, surface
shall be hand tool cleaned and paint with one coat zinc rich epoxy to a nominal
DFT of 60 micron. Major damage shall be re-galvanized in accordance with above
mentioned standard.
5. PAINTING SYSTEM
The coating systems apply for EFRT as table below:
PAINTING SYSTEM APPLICATION
Area/Parts Location Paint System Remark

Bottom Plate External

9B
(Underside)
(Inlude Annular Plate and Reinf
Internal "B"
Plate for cleanout)
(Top side) (L01)
Shell Plate of 1st course "A"
External
(include attachments on shell (9A)
plate Such as Nozzles, manhole, "B" From bottom
Internal
etc.) (L01) up to 2m height
Shell Plate of 2nd to HLL,
Centering & Guide Poles "A"
External
(9A)
(Above deck)
Deck Plate, Pontoon Cover Plate
and Nozzles/Manhole on roof Internal N/A
deck
"A"
External
(9A)
Shell Plate of HLL up to top
"A"
Internal
(9A)
External Carbon steel structure
(such as Win Girder, top "C"
All
(1A)
Platform, Spiral Stairway etc)
Grating, Rolling ladder, handrail,
"D" - ( 10A )
and other hot dip Galvanize
Air form and water spray piping
(Piping, Fitting,Flange, U- "E"
External
(10B)
Bolt/Nut)
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System 9B

Dry Film
Application
Location Item Specification thickness
Method
( Microns)
Surface Normal
Blasting cleaning to SSPC-SP10
Preparation Blasting
At Shop
Two pack Epoxy mastic Spray
Primer coat 150
[Product name: Interseal 2020 or brush

System “A” (9A)

Dry Film
Application
Location Item Specification thickness
Method
( Microns)
Surface
Preparation
Normal
Primer Blasting cleaning to SSPC-SP10
Blasting
(Except site
At Shop weld line)
Primer Zinc rich Epoxy Primer
(Except site Spray
[Product name: Interzinc 52 ] 75
or brush
weld line) [Colour: Grey ]
Blasting cleaning to SSPC-SP10 for
site weld, bare metal and damaged
At Field Surface surfaceSweep blast cleaning for
Preparation
undamaged surface (Primer
Surface)
Primer
(for site
Zinc rich Epoxy Primer
welds, bare Spray
[Product name: Interzinc 52 ] 75
metal, or brush
[Colour: Grey ]
damaged
surfaces)
Primer Zinc rich Epoxy Primer
Spray
At Field (for primer [Product name: Interzinc 52 ] 40
or brush
surface) [Colour: Grey ]
Two pack Mio Epoxy
2nd coat [Product name: Intergard 475HS ] 200
[Colour: Surf Grey ]
Two pack acrylic polyurethane
Spray
Finla Coat [Product name: Interthan 990 ] 50
or brush
[Clour: Pure White-Ral 9010 ]
Total DFT = 325 microns
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System “B” (L01)

Dry Film
Application
Location Item Specification thickness
Method
( Microns)
Surface Normal
Blasting cleaning to SSPC-SP10
Preparation Blasting
At Shop Inorganic zinc rich primer
Spray
Shop Primer [Product name: Interplate 855 ] 25
or brush
[Colour: Grey ]
Surface Normal
Blasting cleaning to SSPC-SP10
Preparation Blasting
Novolac Epoxy
Spray
Primer [Product name: Interline 399 ] 90
or brush
[Clour: Grey ]
At Fieldp Novolac Epoxy
Intermediate Spray
[Product name: Interline 399 ] 90
coat or brush
[Clour: Light Grey ]
Novolac Epoxy
Spray
Finla Coat [Product name: Interline 399 ] 90
or brush
[Clour: Light Grey ]
Total DFT = 270 microns
System “C” (1A)

Dry Film
Application
Location Item Specification thickness
Method
( Microns)
Surface Normal
Blasting cleaning to SSPC-SP10
Preparation Blasting
Zinc rich Epoxy Primer
Spray
Primer [Product name: Interzinc 52 ] 75
or brush
[Colour: Grey ]
At Shop Two pack Mio Epoxy
2nd coat [Product name: Intergard 475HS ] 200
[Colour: Surf Grey ]
Two pack acrylic polyurethane
Spray
Finla Coat [Product name: Interthan 990 ] 50
or brush
[Clour: Grey -Ral 7000 ]
Total DFT = 325 microns
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System “D” (10A)

Dry Film
Application
Location Item Specification thickness
Method
( Microns)
At mill Galvanizing as per ASTM 123, Hot dipped galvanised coating to ASTM
or Shop 123/153

Surface Handtool cleaning to SSPC-SP2

At Shop or Preparation For damaged surfaces of bare metal and weld
At Field
(Repair) Zinc rich Epoxy
Repair [Product name: Interzinc 52 ] 50
[Colour: Grey ]

System “E” (10B)

Dry Film
Application
Location Item Specification thickness
Method
( Microns)
Galvanizing as per ASTM 123, Hot dipped galvanised coating to ASTM
At mill
or Shop 123/153
Surface Brush off Blast cleaning so SSPC -
Preparation SP7
Zinc rich Epoxy Primer Spray
At Shop or Primer [Product name: Interzinc 52 ] 75 or
At Field [Colour: Grey ] brush
Two pack Mio Epoxy
2nd coat [Product name: Intergard 475HS ] 200
[Colour: Surf Grey ]
Two pack acrylic polyurethane Spray
At Shop or
Finla Coat [Product name: Interthan 990 ] 50 or
At Field
[Clour: Red -Ral 3020 ] brush
Total DFT = 325 microns
6. INSPECTION
6.1. Surface preparation shall be in accordance woth Project specification for Painting
6.2. Ambient temperature and relative humidity shall be checked and recorded before
proceeding for surface preparation.
6.3. Condition of application for temperature and humidity shall be in accordance woth
manufacturer’s technical data sheet.
6.4. Visual check shall be carried out for wet damp surface (due to rain, fog or mist).
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6.5. Measuring of thickness of paint

6.6. Dry fimt thickness of each coating applied shall be checked by an elcometer or mirco-tester
dry film thickness gauge.
6.7. The applied coating dry film thickness (DFT) pver or any square meter shall have average
reading which are more than equal to minimum required DFT. No reading shall be less
than the value of minimum required DFT.
6.8. The dry film thickness or individual coat shall not exceed the manufacturer’s
recommendation maximum thickness which proves detrimental to both coating and/or the
paint system.
6.9. Coating supervisor shall keep an accurate record of air temperatureand humidity condition
at the time of commencement and cessation of all phases of the cleaning, surface
preparation and painting.
7. SAFETY
7.1. Prior for using power climber (GONDOLA), make sure that it was properly inspected prior
for safe use.
7.2. Make sure that a person whom accompanied with power limber have knowledge how to
operator. A safety preccation for operation to be highlighted.
7.3. An independent safety life line shall be provided with a safety hatch attached.
7.4. Be sure that the persons who are working inside the power climber must be wearing full
body harness and securely hook in the provided safety hatch.
7.5. Basic PPE must be worn all the times.
7.6. Make sure that it is properly inspected and check by Owner competent person.
7.7. Only trained and competent person is allowed yo operate gondola.
7.8. Nobody was allowed crossing under the gondola during working period.
7.9. A tag line (two line) shall be provide to avoid gondola for moving during working time.
7.10. At least one watch man shall attach per gondola with 2 way radio connected with gondola
operator.
7.11. Gondola operation checklist shall be completed prior to each use to ensure safe operation.
7.12. Power working gloves shall be wear during working time.
7.13. Hazards of Spray Painting
 Spray painting cereates a fine airborm mist that may be flammable.
 Air hoses may break and whip around and strike personnel
 Paint discharge from airless spray can penetrate unprotected parts of the body.
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 Paint materials, thinners and other solvent used are highly flammable
7.14. Proper storage
 Equipment, tool, and all materials and consumables including abrasives and paint
shall be stored in sufficient area.
 The painting container should be shielded from direct sun and rain.
 All waste cinsumable such as spent abrasive, empty can, dirt and othet shall be
removing working area. All waste material will be bring in PTSC garbage area and
put in an empty drum and collected by the authorized garbage collecting company.
7.15. Safety Plan and Precautions of Painting Activities
 As a general requirement, work permit shall be secure before start work.
 Handling of coating material and solvents required proper protective equipment
(PPE). Review the applicable MSDS and labels prior to handling any coating or
solvent material. Washed thoroughly with soap and water after handling any one of
these materials.
 Avoid personal contact woth epoxy materials and do not continue to wear gloves
or clothing contaminated with this material.
 Coating material, solvent and soiled rags and wipers shall be stored in safe well
ventilated areas where sparks, flames and direct sunlight is not available. It shall be
stored in approved storage bucket or can with shown signage and tag.
 During blasting work make sure that blaster is wearing full PPE e.g. blasting hood
airline, dust mask, respirator (3M N95), ear plugged, safety goggles, protective
cover-all and safety shoes.
 When mixing coating materials it shall be done in well ventilated areas away from
source of ignition. Keep the head and face away from the mixing container. Use
low mechanical mixers whenever possible. Clean up any spill immediately.
 Protective devices and equipment required for application of coating materials are
determined by the type of coating. The manufacturer’s safety and application
instruction should be reviewed and followed.
 When conducting painting work, maintain adequate ventilation and use proper
respiratory protection.
 When using airlessspray, the protective guard must be kept in place at the nozzle.
When gripping or handling the airless spray gun, hold the gun grip and remove the
fingers from the trigger.
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 Never point out airless spray to anybody or any part of human body. This can be
forced through the skin.
 Do not disconnect the gun from the hose, hose from the painting pump or loosen or
tighten any pressurized connection until the pressure has been releasedfrom the
hose.
 Check hose to be sure that there is no showing of weak or worn spots created by
kinking, abrasion, contacted with moving parts of the machinery, friction from
sharp edges or corners, deterioration due to exposure to chemicals.
 Waste cleaning solvent shall be stored in sealable drum and disposed via
appropriate means.
 The coating supervisor shall be conduct a Daily Safety toolbox to his crew to
remind the hazard and precautions during working time.
7.16. Emergency response
 All worker involving in painting works and blasting work will receive training in
the action to be under taken in the event of emergency. The evacuation and
assembling point will be provided.
 All worker have a responsibility to report any incident they witnessed immediately
to their supervisor/foreman/chief worker or to Owner emergency telephone.
 General workforce individual responsibilities.
 Report all injuries to you supervisor
 Report to first aid station/clinic for proper treatment of minor injuries immediately.
 Trained first aider will be available during all working hours in the first aid clinic.
 In case of serious medical emergency, the injuredperson will be taken to the nearest
medical facility/hospital.
7.17. Confine space entry.
 Prior to entry, the atmospheric of a Confined Space shall meet the following
minimum requirements.
 The concentration is at 0% of Lower Explosive Level (LEL).
 The Oxygen (O2) concentration is between 19.5 and 23.5%.
 And there is no potential for the level of atmospheric contaminant to fall
outside the qbove ranges.
 Only confined space trained person is allow to enter or work inside the tank
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of Storage Tank

 Safety equipment or safety facilities must be always available at site.

 Do not enter confine space alone.
 Ventilation should be continuous where possible because in many confined spaces
the hazardous atmosphere will form again when the flow of air is stopped. All
opening are to be opened for ventilation including emergency exit.
 Stand by man or entry attendant is required during implementation of activity
inside the tank.
 A stand by person should be assigned to remain on the outside of the confined
space and be inconstant contact visual with the working team inside. Routines for
communication intervals with the worker should be established.
 The confined space entry permit shall be placed in the work permit box with all
other documentation required under the procedure and locate adjacent to the entry
point.
 Check for oxygen deficiency and explosion hazard inside the tank. Explosion
hazard must be monitor at least every two (2) hours while painting.
7.18. During sand blasting and painting works all planking or platform must be secured form
movement.
7.19. An access ladder or equivalent safe access must be provided.
8. ATTACHMENT
8.1. Salt contamination report
8.2. Painting inspection report
 PAINTTING INSPETION REPORT
Project: Report No:
Job No: Inspection Date:
Area/Location: Subcpntractor:
Tank No: Ref.Dwg No:

Applied parts: Surface Preparation

□ Shop □ Internal Coating □ Primer
□ Field □ External Coating □ Intermediate □ Final
Spec: Profile: Testex Press-O-Film
Actual
Method
Weather and Surace Condtition
Ambient Temperature: Dry Bulb: ⁰C Wet Bulb: ⁰C
Surface Temperrature: ⁰C Relative Humidity: %
Dew Point: ⁰C Checking time:
Paint Material Applied
Product Name & No: Manufacturer:
Batch No: A: B:
Mixxing Ratio A: B: Thinner:
Applied Condition
Applied Method :
Specified Dry Film Thickness : µm
Actually Dry Film Thickness : µm
Visual Inspection Result :
Instrument

Description Seri No. Model Cal. Date Expiry Date

Dew PointMeter
Coating Thicnkness

PTSC CONTRACTOR EMPLOYER

Name

Signature

Date
 PAINTTING INSPETION REPORT
Project: Report No:
Job No: Inspection Date:
Area/Location: Subcpntractor:
Tank No: Ref.Dwg No:

Application
□ Shop □ Internal Coating □ Primer
□ Field □ External Coating □ Intermediate
□ Final
Actual DFT: µm

Course Points Average Course Points Average

No 1 2 3 No 1 2 3

PTSC CONTRACTOR EMPLOYER

Name

Signature

Date