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| | 1. Work Permit | |
| | Work Permit shall always be obtained for any potential hazardous work. Hazardous work generally includes confined space entry, work on energized systems, ground disturbance, and hot work. This work permit will: | |
| | | | define a scope of work | | | identify hazards and potential risks | | | establish control measures to eliminate or mitigate hazards | | | link the work to other associated work permits or simultaneous operations and have authorization from responsible personnel | | | communicate the above information to all involved parties | | | ensure that adequate control has been performed to normal operations | | |
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| | 2. Working at Heights | |
| | Performing a work at height of 2 meters (6 feet) or higher shall not be proceeded, unless: | |
| | | | A fixed platform is used with guard or hand rails that have been verified by a competent personnel and using proper steel scaffolds, as per VICO Engineering Standard (VES) - 3600. | | | Guard rails shall be erected to an acceptable standard. Should it be not possible to provide guardrails, an approved safety harness must be worn. | | | All arrest equipment used should be capable to support at least 2,275 kg (5,000 Ibs) static load per person and should have: | | | | | | | | a proper anchor mounted, preferably overhead | | | full body harness using double latch-self locking snap hooks at each connection | | | synthetic fibred lanyards | | | a shock absorber | | | | | | | All arrest equipment shall have a limit of free fall to 2 meters (6 feet) length or less and a visual inspection shall be completed. | | | Any damaged equipment shall be taken out from the site for repair | | | Only competent personnel should perform the work. | | |
| | Ensure there are no falling objects and materials. Do not leave loose tools on elevated walkways, and use the chin strap on your safety helmet. | |
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| | 3. Energy Isolation | |
| | Any isolation of energy systems; mechanical, electrical, process, hydraulic and others, shall not be proceeded, unless: | |
| | | | the method of energy isolation and discharge of stored energy are approved and executed by a competent personnel | | | any stored energy is discharged | | | a system of locks and tags is utilized at isolation points | | | a test is conducted to ensure the isolation is effective | | | isolation effectiveness is periodically monitored | | |
| | Are you trained and competent to perform this work? You have an obligation to stop the work if it's unsafe. | |
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| | 4. Vehicle Safety | |
| | Vehicles shall not be operated unless: | |
| | | | vehicle is inspected and confirmed to be in a safe working order | | | trained and certified drivers shall only operate their assigned vehicles | | | number of passengers should not exceed the manufacturer's vehicle seats | | | seat belts should be installed and worn by all passengers | | | drivers are prohibited to use hand-held cell phones and radios while driving | | |
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| | 5. Ground Disturbance | |
| | Work that involves a man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in the ground surface formed by earth removal shall not be proceeded, unless: | |
| | | | a hazard assessment at the work site has been completed by a competent personnel | | | all underground hazards, i.e., pipelines, electric cables, etc., have been identified, located and if necessary, isolated | | |
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| | Requirements to enter an excavation: | |
| | | | any personnel should posses a permit to enter confined space | | | ground movement should be controlled by installing shoring, sloping, benching, etc | | | monitor ground and environmental conditions | | |
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| | 6. Confined Space Entry | |
| | Entrance into any confined space shall not be proceeded, unless: | |
| | | | all other requirements have been ruled out | | | permit is issued by the authorized personnel and shall be communicated to involved parties | | | only competent personnel shall do the work | | | isolate all sources of energy | | | testing of atmospheres has been performed, verified and repeated as often as defined by the risk assessment | | | stand by personnel shall be stationed and equipped with retrieval equipment, rescue procedures and proper breathing apparatus if required. | | |
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| | 7. Lifting Operations | |
| | Lifting using the cranes, hoists, or other mechanical lifting devices shall not be commenced, unless: | |
| | | | a lifting assessment has been completed | | | lifting method and equipment has been determined by a competent personnel | | | operators for the mechanical power and lifting devices are trained and certified | | | the load rigging is carried out by a competent personnel | | | lifting devices and equipment have been certified within the last 12 months (at a minimum) | | | load does not exceed dynamic and/or static capacities of the lifting equipment | | | any safety devices installed on lifting equipment are in good condition | | | all lifting devices and equipments have been visually examined prior using by a competent personnel | | |
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| | 8. Management of Change (MOC) | |
| | Work arising from temporary and permanent changes to organization, personnel, systems, process, procedures, equipment, products, materials or substances, as well as laws and regulations shall not be proceeded, unless a Management of Change process is completed, where applicable, to include: | |
| | | | risk assessment conducted by responsible personnel impacted by the change | | | development of a work plan that clearly specifies the timescale for the change and any control measures to be implemented regarding: | | | | | | | | equipments, facilities and process | | | operations, maintenance, inspection procedures | | | training, personnel and communication | | | documentation | | | |
| | authorization of the work plan by responsible personnel through completion. |