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Asia South Strategic Business Unit
(ASSBU)
Chevron Thailand
Employee & Contractor
Operational Excellence
Handbook
VERSION 1.0
01 JAN 2008
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF OE PROCESSES AND
PROCEDURES
This is to acknowledge that I have received a copy of the
Chevron Thailand, Employee and Contractor, Operational
Excellence Handbook and that I agree to read it and
observe all Chevron OE processes and procedures.
I will ask my supervisor to explain any tasks, procedures
and rules which I do not understand, or when I consider
a HES problem exists. I understand that failure to
abide by these Policies and Procedures can result in
disciplinary action.
Employee’s full name:
Employee’s signature
(In Block Capitals)
Employer Emp. Nbr.
Location Date
Supervisor’s Signature
Review this form with your Supervisor who will sign and
retain it as part of your personnel file.
TABLE OF CONTENT
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 You and Chevron ........................................... 1
1.2 Professional Conduct .................................... 2
1.3 Tenets of Operation ....................................... 4
SECTION 2: THE CHEVRON WAY AND OPERATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
2.1 The Chevron Way ......................................... 1
2.2 Operational Excellence ................................. 2
2.3 Operational Excellence Objectives ................ 2
2.4 Operational Excellence Management
System Overview .......................................... 2
SECTION 3: CHEVRON THAILAND POLICIES AND
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
3.1 Chevron Thailand Policies ............................. 1
3.2 Chevron Thailand General Safety Rules ..... 16
SECTION 4: EMPLOYEE AND CONTRACTOR
ORIENTATION
4.1 Traveling Offshore ......................................... 1
4.2 Offshore Orientation ...................................... 2
4.3 Physical Examinations .................................. 3
4.4 Emergency Training Requirements ............... 5
4.5 Environmental Stewardship ........................... 5
SECTION 5: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
(PPE) AND SAFETY SIGNS
5.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) .......... 1
5.2 Safety Signs .................................................. 6
SECTION 6: HAZARDS, ELECTRICAL, AREA
CLASSIFICATION AND WORKING SAFELY
6.1 Hazards ......................................................... 1
6.2 Electrical ...................................................... 13
6.3 Area Classification ....................................... 16
6.4 Working Safely ............................................ 19
SECTION 7: INCIDENT FREE OPERATION - SAFE
WORK PRACTICES
7.1 Permit to Work (PTW) ................................... 1
7.2 Lock-Out/ Tag-Out (LO/TO) ........................... 4
7.3 Confined Space and Rescue ......................... 7
7.4 Working at Height and Rescue ...................... 9
7.5 Rigging and Crane Operations .................... 10
7.6 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) .......................... 22
7.7 Behavior Based Safety (BBS) ..................... 24
7.8 Safety Inspection and Audit ......................... 29
7.9 OE/ HES Meetings ...................................... 30
7.10 OE/ HES Training ........................................ 31
SECTION 8: EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PROCEDURES
8.1 General .......................................................... 1
8.2 Fire Protection ............................................... 2
8.3 Reporting an Emergency ............................... 5
8.4 Actions During Emergencies ......................... 6
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS:
1.1 You and Chevron ................................................. 1
1.2 Professional Conduct .......................................... 2
1.3 Tenets of Operation ............................................. 4
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1.1 YOU AND CHEVRON
This handbook is for you, and is about your Safety,
Health and Well Being. The intent of this handbook
is to provide guidance to our contractors and
employees regarding Chevron Thailand’s
expectations of its employee and contractor
workforce. If a safety issue arises that is not
addressed in the handbook or by the contractor’s
own safety program, do not hesitate to ask for
guidance from the contractor representative or a
Chevron Thailand representative.
As a Chevron or Contractor Employee working for
Chevron Thailand you have a responsibility for your
personal safety and the safety of your co-workers.
You are expected to follow the Chevron Thailand
Rules and Procedures and the Instructions of your
Supervisor.
The President has authorized you to stop or refuse
to do any work you consider unsafe or that you are
not qualified to do.
If you are a Short Service Employee (SSE), you must
have a mentor and complete a 6-month SSE work
program. Discuss this with your Supervisor.
You are required to report any near misses,
accidents or injuries to your Supervisor immediately.
As a subordinate, it is your responsibility to support
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and cooperate with your supervisor in a way that
benefits and improves the Safety and Operational
Excellence Culture for everyone.
For Contract Employees, in addition to compliance
with the Chevron OE/ HES requirements, you must
follow your Company’s HES Procedures and
Requirements.
Each employee and visitor must have their
Supervisor or designated person provide an
orientation about their facility, location or operation
prior to beginning work.
The Chevron Thailand Behavior Based Safety (BBS)
and Hazard Observation (HazOb) Programs are
important and require your participation. See the
details in the Incident Free Operation - Safe Work
Practices Section.
1.2 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Chevron Thailand’s goal is to achieve an Incident
Free Operation (IFO).
We want everyone to return home to their loved ones
safely and without injuries or sickness.
Chevron and Your Priorities Must Always Be:
1. Protection of People
2. Protection of the Environment
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3. Protection of the Company Assets and
Reputation
See the plastic cards included with this Handbook
about the Tenets of Operation and the Stop Work
Authority.
Your primary contact with Chevron Management is
your supervisor. Each supervisor is responsible for
administering the Chevron Operational Excellence
Management System (OEMS) for their area of
responsibility. This is part of the Leadership
Accountability Requirements of the OEMS.
All personnel are required to attend OE and Safety
Meetings per the requirements of the Facility.
Supervisors must conduct pre-job and safety
meetings and worksite visits appropriate to the scope
of work for all assigned tasks.
Chevron will provide or arrange training to ensure
you have the competency and necessary tools and
support to perform your duties safely and in
compliance with all requirements. Always review the
training requirements for your position with your
supervisor.
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All Policies, Procedures and OE Documents, etc. are
available on the Chevron Thailand Intranet. If you
need copies or assistance, contact the OE / HES
Department.
1.3 TENETS OF OPERATION
To achieve and sustain our objectives, we must
develop a culture where everyone believes all
incidents and operating disruptions are preventable
and that ‘zero incidents’ is attainable. The Tenets
of Operation provide a foundation for an operational
excellence culture at Chevron Thailand.
Tenets are a code of conduct used by employees as
a tool to guide daily decisions. Leaders play an
important role in reinforcing behaviors consistent with
the tenets. The Tenets of Operation are based on
two key principles:
1. Do it safely or not at all.
2. There is always time to do it right.
The tenets state and require you to ALWAYS:
1. Operate within design or environmental
limits.
2. Operate in a safe and controlled condition.
3. Ensure safety devices are in place and
functioning.
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4. Follow safe work practices and procedures.
5. Meet or exceed customer’s requirements.
6. Maintain integrity of dedicated systems.
7. Comply with all applicable rules and
regulations.
8. Address abnormal conditions.
9. Follow written procedures for high-risk or
unusual situations.
10. Involve the right people in decisions that
affect procedures and equipment.
The following Sections of the Handbook are aimed
to provide you key information and serve as a
reference for and about working at Chevron
Thailand.
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SECTION 2
THE CHEVRON WAY AND
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
CONTENTS:
2.1 The Chevron Way ................................................ 1
2.2 Operational Excellence Vision ............................. 2
2.3 Operational Excellence Objectives ...................... 2
2.4 Operational Excellence Management
System Overview ................................................ 2
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2.1 CHEVRON WAY
The Chevron Way explains who we are, what we
do, what we believe and what we plan to
accomplish.
It establishes a common understanding not only for
those of us who work here, but for all who interact
with us.
We place the highest priority on the health and safety
of our workforce and protection of our assets and
the environment. We aim to be recognized and
admired for world class performance through
disciplined application of our Operational Excellence
Management System.
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2.2 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE VISION
To be recognized and admired by the industry and
the communities in which we operate as world-class
in safety, health, environment, reliability and
efficiency.
2.3 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE OBJECTIVES
• Achieve an injury-free work place.
• Promote a healthy workplace and mitigate
significant health risks.
• Eliminate spills and environmental incidents.
Identify and mitigate key environmental
risks.
• Operate incident-free with industry-leading
asset reliability.
• Maximize the efficient use of resources and
assets.
2.4 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (OEMS) OVERVIEW
Operational Excellence is the systematic
management of safety, health, environment, reliability
and efficiency to achieve world-class performance.
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Fundamental to OEMS is Leadership Accountability
along with the Management System Process (MSP)
and OE Expectations.
OEMS is designed to manage:
➢ Roles and Responsibilities
➢ Accountabilities
➢ Activities & Tasks
➢ OE Behaviors
➢ OE Processes
to achieve world-class OE performance.
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Leadership Accountability:
This section defines the roles & responsibilities, the
activities & tasks, and the OE behaviors leaders are
accountable for.
Management System Process:
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1. Set an OE Vision
2. Conduct gap Assessments
3. Prioritize gaps
4. Develop 3-year Plan
5. Integrate into Business Plans
6. Assign tasks and process roles in PMP
7. Implement OE plans
8. Build or improve OE processes
9. Regularly Review and measure progress
10. Build an OE culture
OE Expectations:
The OE Elements are as follows, and within each
Element there are stated expectations and required
processes.
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Elements:
1. Security of Personnel and Assets
2. Facilities Design & Construction
3. Safe Operations
4. Management of Change
5. Reliability & Efficiency
6. Third Party Services
7. Environmental Stewardship
8. Product Stewardship
9. Incident Investigation
10. Community Awareness Outreach
11. Emergency Management
12. Compliance Assurance
13. Legislation & Regulatory Advocacy
Operational Excellence:
The Top Line on Safety are the Chevron Expectations
for Chevron and Contractor Workforce
• Know and Follow the Rules/Tenets
• Constantly Observe/Feedback
• Maintain a Healthy Fear
• Exercise “STOP Work Authority”
• Never Lose Perspective
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The OE Bottom Line
1. Do it safely or not at all.
2. Safety will never be compromised for
production or cost.
3. Compliance is not optional.
4. Zero is attainable.
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SECTION 3
CHEVRON THAILAND POLICIES AND
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
CONTENTS:
3.1 Chevron Thailand Policies ................................... 1
• Stop Work Authority ...................................... 1
• Short Service Employee Program ................ 2
• Substance Abuse Policy ............................... 4
• Limitations on Work Schedules ................... 11
• Security ........................................................ 11
• Discrimination and Harassment .................. 14
3.2 Chevron Thailand General Safety Rules ........... 16
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3.1 CHEVRON THAILAND POLICIES
All employees and contractor personnel must
comply with the following Chevron Thailand Policies:
STOP WORK AUTHORITY
Chevron Thailand has written Stop Work Authority
Policies for Employee and Contractor personnel.
The Employee and Contractor are empowered and
expected to stop the work of co-workers, Chevron
employees, supervisors, or other contractors if any
risk to a person‘s safety or unsafe work practice is
observed.
The following is a condensed version of the Stop
Work Authority policies:
At Chevron, we ALWAYS comply with the Tenets of
Operation. This is our
commitment to build the
injury free workplace.
The “Stop Work
Authority Card” has been
developed to be used to
stop any work that does
not comply with these
tenets, and there will be
no repercussions.
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SHORT SERVICE EMPLOYEE (SSE) PROGRAM
The purpose of this program is to ensure that all Short
Service Employees are correctly identified, properly
inducted, adequately trained and supervised in OE/
HES polices/ procedures and continuously monitored
prior to assuming full job responsibilities.
The objective is to prevent incidents and injuries
to themselves or others, and damage to the
environment or company property.
Chevron SSE means:
All Chevron employees, including contractors
working under a “Hire of Labor” contract, who:
1) Have worked for Chevron for less than six
months (regardless of the amount of previous
industry related experience the employee may
possess), or
2) Have worked in the current operating
environment for less than six months.
This definition is based on recognition of the
importance of the following conditions:
• New hires, whether coming from school or
another line of work, do not have the knowledge
base to immediately recognize and understand
the hazards in their workplace.
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• Significant job function changes, for example;
a change from a production operator to a
mechanic position.
• A significant change in work environment in
which the ability of an individual to fully
recognize all the hazards in the new workplace
may be limited due to their unfamiliarity.
Time is required, along with coaching and training,
for the SSE to safely adjust to the new work
environment. Examples of changes in the work
environment include:
- A move from a facility in the Gulf of Mexico to
a facility in the Gulf of Thailand
- A move from an onshore facility to an offshore
facility or vice versa
Each SSE will wear a distinctive GREEN hard hat
whenever they are in the field. This GREEN hard
hat allows quick identification of the SSE personnel
by other team members.
For the full text of these policies, refer to Chevron
Thailand – Short Service Employees Program.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICIES
Chevron Thailand has written Substance Abuse
Policies for Employee and Contractor personnel. For
the full text of these policies, refer to the Substance
Abuse Policies.
The following is a condensed version of these
policies:
Introduction
Substance abuse is a global concern that demands
attention from all parts of society including industry.
Substance abuse may lead to serious property
damage, loss of life, injury, accident, work
performance deterioration or other job performance
problems. Safety is a critical issue within the
Company and procedures must be in place to
control substance abuse in the workplace or any
location where contract employees are engaged in
the company business.
Substance abuse is defined by the Company as the
harmful or improper use of any substance which
chemically modifies and potentially impairs an
individual’s mental or physiological functions.
Substance Abuse Policy
The Company supports its safety programs by
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striving to ensure that its employees and
contractors do not operate equipment or perform their
duties whilst impaired by the use of any substance
including, but not limited to, alcohol, drugs and
medication.
Contractor employees must comply with the
company Substance Abuse Policy as a condition of
continued employment on the company facilities. Any
violation of policy or refusal to consent to any test
for alcohol or drugs or to the release of test results
may be grounds for contractor employees to be
disallowed to work on the company facilities.
The company reserves the right:
• to require contractor employees to pass
physical examinations, including tests for
controlled substances, prior to being
assigned to work at the company facilities
and to pass subsequent follow-up
examinations.
• to search the personal effects of contractor
employees for controlled substances on
company facilities, with just cause.
• to test contractor employees for the
presence of controlled substances in their
bodies.
• to make changes and amendments to its
Substance Abuse Policy, as it deems
appropriate.
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Random Testing
The Company conducts a program of random tests
to deter substance abuse. Employees who work in
safety or environmentally sensitive areas are
subject to the program.
Breathalyzer and/or urine tests may be carried out
at each location, at least but not limited to the
following;
• 2 times/ month/ location
• 2 persons/ time
• Total 4 persons/ month/ location
Testing with Cause
Tests are carried out when the company has
reasonable cause to believe that substance abuse
has taken place. Tests are routinely carried out on
individuals involved in accidents or unsafe acts. In
other situations, the decision to test with cause is
normally made by two levels of the company
management, including the Departmental Manager
or his alternate, the Manager, Human Resources or
his alternate and management of the contractor
company. In testing with cause, breathalyzer and/or
urine tests are carried out. Examples of situations
which may lead to substance testing with cause are
as follows:
• Accidents;
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• Unsafe acts;
• Excessive absenteeism, including poor time
keeping;
• Unexplained significant deterioration in
individual job performance;
• Reports by others of individual or group
substance abuse where there is reason to
believe the reports to be true;
• Admissions regarding substance abuse;
• Individuals who have failed substance tests
previously;
• Individuals who test at or above 0.05%
breath alcohol concentration.
Controlled Substances
Alcohol
The possession, consumption, purchase or sale of
alcohol on offshore facilities is prohibited.
Contractor employees must not be impaired by
alcohol on any the company facility or when
performing business on behalf of the company
outside its facilities.
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Illegal Drugs
Illegal drugs are drugs, narcotics, inhalants and other
controlled substances which are not legally
obtainable, or which are legally obtainable but not
obtained or used in a lawful manner. The
possession, use, manufacture, purchase, sale,
transfer of an illegal drug or having an illegal drug in
one’s system at a level equal to or above a level set
by the company Health and Medical Services is
prohibited:
• on all the company premises.
• in the course of conducting the company
business off the company premises.
• if the contractor employee affects his fitness
for duty or may harm the reputation of the
company.
Suspension from Work
The company reserves the right to disallow any
contractor employee who violates the substance
abuse program from working on the company
facilities.
Contractor employees who violate the program may
be allowed to continue to work on the company
facilities at the discretion of the company senior site
management at the work location where the
contractor is employed. However, contractor
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employees who test positively for controlled
substances may not work on the company facilities
unless and until they test negatively for controlled
substances and receive clearance to return to work
from the company Health and Medical Services and
the company senior site management.
If the company senior site management agrees that
a contractor employee who has tested positively for
a controlled substance may return to work on the
company facilities if the result of the retest is
negative, the contractor employee must retest within
30 days of the initial positive result. Retests are
arranged through the company Health and Medical
Services. If the result of the retest is negative, the
contractor employee may return to work on the
company facilities upon release by the company
Health and Medical Services and approval of the
company senior site management.
If the result of the retest is positive or the contractor
employee fails to take the retest within 30 days of
the initial positive test result, the contractor employee
is not normally allowed to work on the company
facilities again.
Helicopter Travel
Contractor employees who test at or above 0.05
percent breath alcohol concentration may not travel
by helicopter until they test negatively for alcohol
(below 0.05%), receive clearance from Health and
Medical Services and are authorized by the
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company senior site management to return to work
on the company facilities. Flight crews are required
to have zero breath alcohol concentration.
Boat Travel
Contractor employees who test at or above 0.05
percent breath alcohol concentration may not travel
by boat until they test negatively for alcohol (below
0.05%), receive clearance from Health and Medical
Services and are authorized by the company senior
site management to return to work on the company
facilities.
Disciplinary Action
The company reserves the right to disallow any
contractor employee who violates its substance
abuse program from working on the company
facilities.
Notwithstanding this right, the company senior site
management may allow contractor employees who
violate the program to return to work on the
company facilities provided:
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• the contractor employee retests negatively
for controlled substances within 30 days of
the initial positive test result and is given
clearance by the company Health and
Medical Services and the company senior
site management.
• the contractor company effects satisfactory
disciplinary measures against its employees
who violate the program. Satisfactory
disciplinary measures are normally required
to be in line with the company disciplinary
guidelines for its employees.
LIMITATIONS ON WORK SCHEDULES
You are responsible for complying with all applicable
laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Thailand,
including Ministerial Regulation No. 7 (B.E. 2541)
which specifies the limitations on consecutive
working days and days off. As stated in Article 1 of
the regulation, the maximum continuous working
days for petroleum workers shall not exceed 28 days
and individuals working more than 14 days must be
provided continuous days off of not less than 50% of
the corresponding working days.
Chevron Thailand strongly supports compliance with
these legal limits. Allowing individuals to work in
excessive of these legal limits results in an increased
risk to the safety of the over worked individual as
well as all other personnel working with that
individual.
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SECURITY
Personnel and Asset Protection
Security at Chevron Thailand relates to personnel,
asset and information protection.
Personnel and Asset Protection Procedures are
included in each Facility’s Security Plan which
details the methods and practices to ensure the
personal security of all personnel and the protection
of Company physical and financial assets from theft
and criminal activities.
All personnel are responsible for reporting any
activity of a suspicious nature.
Information is posted at each facility about a
confidential telephone hot line for reporting security
and other non-compliance concerns.
Information and Data Protection
Information and data protection is another security
aspect.
Chevron Thailand has written procedures and
requirements about Employees and Contractors
maintaining the confidentiality of information related
to Chevron Thailand Operations.
It is important for all employee and contractor
personnel to realize that Company verbal, written,
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computer information and data is considered a
valuable asset and must be protected and respected
the same as physical assets.
This requires that employees and contractors only
divulge and discuss Company information with those
directly involved or having a need to know as
required to perform their work.
Information about the use of Chevron Thailand
Computer Systems are also subject to security
procedures and requirements.
The following is a summary of some of the important
procedures and requirements for using Chevron
Thailand computer equipment and systems.
• Access to Chevron Thailand computer
systems must be done using only your
Smart Badge and password. Passwords
must not be shared.
• Users are responsible for all activity
performed with their personal Smart Badge.
All activities on the Chevron System are
subject to monitoring by the IT Department.
• Chevron respects and honors all copyrights
and requires all users to respect and honor
the proprietary rights of all copyrighted
material and the copyright owner.
• Terminals, computers and workstations
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must be secured from unauthorized use
when unattended.
• Users shall log out at the end of their work
day or shift.
• All users must report any virus or security
incident or problem immediately to the
Radio 5000 IT Help Desk.
• Any questions about the use, suspected
abuse or comprised security of Chevron
information shall be reported immediately
to your supervisor.
DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT
Chevron Thailand is fully committed to the principles
of equal employment opportunity. Chevron values
diversity and encourages an inclusive work
environment that enables all employees to fully
participate and to contribute effectively to meet our
business objectives. An inclusive work environment,
free of discrimination and harassment, can help us
gain a competitive advantage.
Further, Company policy is designed to provide a
working environment free from discrimination or
harassment based on race, color, religion, national
origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, physical or mental disability, political preference,
family status, marital status, citizenship, or other
status protected by law or regulation. All employees
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are to conduct themselves in a manner to ensure
that they comply with the provisions of the company’s
policy to maintain a working environment free of
harassment. Harassment of any kind will not be
tolerated in Chevron.
Chevron Thailand strictly prohibits harassment of any
employee or applicant in any form. The term
harassment refers to any unwelcome conduct,
either explicit or implicit, that by its nature has the
effect of interfering with an individual’s work
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or
offensive work environment. Harassment includes
offensive, hostile or intimidating words or actions,
as well as inappropriate conduct such as sexual
advances. Chevron prohibits any form of harassment
by or toward employees, contractors, vendors or
applicants. Harassment of any form will be
considered a form of discrimination and will not be
tolerated.
Retaliation Prohibited
Sexual harassment is illegal and will not be
tolerated at Chevron. Employees found to have
violated Chevron’s anti-harassment policies will be
subject to disciplinary action, up to and including
discharge. No employee can be subjected to
retaliation as a result of filing a sexual harassment
complaint or participating in a sexual harassment
investigation, proceeding or hearing conducted by
the company. Retaliation under these circumstances
is also a clear violation of company policy.
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Chevron’s Complaint Procedure
Chevron Thailand has adopted the Corporation’s
procedures for handling complaints. If you feel you
have been subjected to sexual (or other) harassment
and/or if you are aware of any harassing behavior,
such concerns should immediately be reported to
your direct supervisor (or if you are uncomfortable
with doing so, the next level of management),
Human Resources business partner, or by calling
the Chevron toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-284-
3015. All complaints will be fully and effectively
investigated, and prompt and effective corrective
action will be taken if the harassment allegations are
proven.
3.2 CHEVRON THAILAND GENERAL SAFETY RULES
The following General Safety Rules issued by
CHEVRON THAILAND are for your protection.
1. Accident Prevention Responsibility
Each Employee is responsible for the prevention of
accidents to personnel working under his
supervision. It is their responsibility to train these
Employees in the safest and most efficient way to
work. It is the further responsibility of each Employee
to correct or report to his Supervisor any unsafe
condition or practice which he may observe.
2. Reporting Personal Injuries and other Incidents
All personal injuries, even of a minor nature and other
incidents, must be reported to supervisors as soon
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as practical and no later than the end of the shift in
which the incident occurred.
3. Station Bills
Station Bills are posted throughout the facility. You
must read and thoroughly understand the procedures
that must be followed in case of fire, man overboard,
facility evacuation, well blowout and gas alarm.
Even during a drill or an emergency, remain calm
and walk, don’t run.
4. Drills
An emergency drill is conducted offshore at the
minimum of every two weeks. Both on-duty and
off-duty personnel must timely respond to the drills.
Drill performance will be evaluated and actions will
be taken for improvement.
5. Emergency Duties
All personnel shall report to the station indicated on
the Station Bill when hearing an emergency alarm.
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6. Platforms, Drilling Rigs & Storage Barge
All personnel must log on and off each facility by
writing name, date, company and destination.
7. Housekeeping
Good housekeeping is an aid to safety. All Employees
will keep tools, equipment and areas clean and
orderly.
8. Permit To Work (PTW) & Job Hazard Analysis
(JHA)
All supervisors shall plan the work and instruct their
personnel to assure safe operations and observe
whether personnel are working safely. If they are not,
they must immediately give appropriate instruction.
All PTWs & JHAs must be signed by the responsible
persons for Production, Drilling, Construction, etc.
as required by the PTW and JHA Procedures.
9. Lockout/ Tagout (Energy Isolation)
Only competent employees/ contractors shall repair
equipment. The method of equipment energy
systems isolation are agreed and executed by a
competent person(s). Equipment energy systems
(mechanical, electrical, process, hydraulic and
others) must be isolated, stored energy released, a
system of locks and tags utilized at isolation points
including signs posted and tests conducted to
ensure isolation is effective before starting to work.
10. Electrical
Only qualified and designated Employees/
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Contractors shall work on electrical equipment. A
lockout procedure shall be used according to
Chevron Thailand safety standard when working on
electrical circuits or equipment.
11. Open Flames and Welding
Neither open flames and welding are permissible on
production and well platforms or the storage barge
outside of designated areas, without the
authorization from the supervisor in charge and the
OIM or facility manager.
All hot work must have a properly signed hot work
certificate/ permit. Know the location of all Fire
Equipment.
Never use fire equipment, including hoses, for
purposes other than Fire Fighting or Fire Prevention.
12. Machinery
Repairs shall not be made on any machinery until
power is isolated and Lockout/ Tagout provisions
have been made to prevent revolving or
reciprocating parts from turning over or moving
accidentally.
13. Operational Changes
Do not touch machinery, valves, switches or other
equipment you are not operating, repairing or
entitled to operate during the course of your duty. All
operational changes will be performed under the
direction of the authorized person or supervisor.
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14. Hazardous Chemicals
Personal Protective Safety Equipment/Clothing as
prescribed under Chevron Thailand regulations shall
be worn when handing chemicals.
15. Working Over Water
All personnel will wear approved floatation work vests
and safety harnesses when working above water
from temporary work platforms, beams, piping or
scaffolding not fitted with guard rails.
16. Ladders/ Stairway
Do not use a ladder that is bent, cracked, broken, or
loose. Do not use metal ladders around electrical
hazards. Always use both hands when climbing
ladders and do not carry tools in your hand when
climbing. One hand should hold handrail while
walking up/ down stairs.
17. Guards & Handrails
Guard covers must not be removed while equipment
is operating and must be in place before start - up.
Handrails shall not be removed without permission.
18. Temporary Railings and Barricades
Signs and temporary railings or barricades must be
placed for hazards such as overhead work, and open
hatches. This is necessary to protect employees from
overhead work and deck openings.
19. Gambling, Liquor & Narcotics
There will be no gambling, intoxicating liquor or
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narcotics on Company Owned, leased or operated
properties.
20. Firearms/Knives
No firearms will be permitted on Chevron Thailand
property. Only a small pocketknife is allowed.
21. Fishing Limitation
No fishing is allowed on/or near all wellhead and
Processing platforms. This includes fishing from
supply boats in a 500 meters vicinity from these
platforms. Chevron Thailand discourages, but does
not prohibit, employees and contractors from fishing
during non-working hours while onboard any Chev-
ron Thailand facility. Certain facilities, at the
supervisor’s discretion, may entirely forbid fishing.
22. Horseplay
Horseplay or practical jokes will not be permitted.
23. Smoking
• Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
Smoking is prohibited on wellhead platforms,
near oil & gas processing and compression
equipment, wellheads, separation or treating
equipment, and in all areas containing crude oil
or fuel storage.
• Smoking is prohibited on any aircraft (rotary or
fixed-wing).
• Smoking is only permitted on crew change
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vessels in designated area as identified by the
Captain.
• Smoking is also prohibited on vessels within 500
feet of an offshore installation, drilling rig or FSO/
FPSO.
• In addition, lighters and matches are not allowed
to be carried to any offshore installation, FSO/
FPSO, drilling rig, or construction vessel
operated by or for Chevron Thailand. Means of
ignition will be provided in the designated area.
24. Electronic Devices
All non-intrinsically safe electronic devices such as
camera, mobile/cellular phone, calculator, notebook
computer shall ONLY be used in a classified area if
it has a work permit issued & approved by
authorized persons.
25. Portable Lifting Equipment
Portable lifting equipment shall Only be used if it has
a Current Test Certificate, and is displaying the
current COLOUR code.
26. Suspended Loads
Do not stand or work under suspended loads.
27. Mechanical Lifting (crane hoist etc.)
Only trained and certified operators of powered
lifting devices are allowed to operate that equipment.
Non-essential personnel shall stay away from
locations where lifting operations are going on.
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28. Material Storage
Stack materials in a safe and orderly fashion in a
designated area. Remove waste materials at once.
29. Doors and Escape Routes
All doors shall be kept closed to maintain the
integrity of the ventilation and pressurization systems,
and to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. All
escape routes must be kept clear at all times.
Doors leading to areas of differential pressure will
be kept closed and warning signs posted.
30. Security
Each employee or contractor is responsible for
maintaining a secure environment and protecting all
Chevron Thailand property, including important
documents, against loss, damage or theft.
31. Seat Belts
All Employees driving or riding in a Company owned
or leased vehicle while on duty must wear a seat
belt if the vehicle is so equipped.
32. Nothing to be Thrown Overboard
Nothing shall be thrown over the side of the
Chevron Thailand owned or operated facilities into
the Gulf of Thailand, unless it is edible. Every effort
shall be taken to avoid spillage of oil or other
hydrocarbon liquids into the water. Immediately
notify the Supervisor of any spillage so the proper
authorities may be notified.
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33. Safety Orientation Video
All personnel arriving at offshore facilities must
report to the radio room and watch the Safety
Orientation Video. For every trip before returning to
shore by helicopter, all personnel are required to
watch the Helicopter Safety Video.
34. Signs and Tags
All personnel must follow instructions on safety signs
and tags.
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35. Personal Safety
Long Hair Employees:
Employees with long hair work around moving
machinery must wear adequate hair covering to
preclude the possibility of entanglement.
Jewelry:
Jewelry such as rings, pendants, necklaces, earrings,
watches shall not be worn when they constitute a
hazard, i.e. working around moving machinery,
electrical or electronics equipment, etc.
36. Violations
Employees who violate these Safety Rules or
others issued by the Chevron Thailand will be
subject to disciplinary action.
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SECTION 4
EMPLOYEE AND CONTRACTOR ORIENTATION
CONTENTS:
4.1 Traveling Offshore ................................................ 1
4.2 Offshore Orientation ............................................. 2
4.3 Physical Examinations ......................................... 3
4.4 Emergency Training Requirements ...................... 5
4.5 Environmental Stewardship ................................. 5 44444
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4.1 TRAVELING OFFSHORE
All contractors working offshore are required to have
a Chevron Safety Passport.
If you are to work offshore, the booklet “Traveling
Safety Offshore” provides information about the
check-in procedures, in-flight safety, and about what
to do on arrival offshore. If you have not been
issued a copy of this booklet, it is available at the
Heliport. Read it, and if you have any questions ask
the flight dispatcher at the heliport.
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Chevron Thailand Policies regarding helicopter and
boat passenger procedures, allowances, rules, etc.
are posted at the Heliport. If in doubt, ask the
Transportation Coordinator.
4.2 OFFSHORE ORIENTATION
When you arrive offshore at your work location for
the first time you will receive an orientation covering
the following:
1. Safety orientation VDO
2. “T-Card” System
3. Smoking
4. Personal Protective Equipment
5. Living Quarters
6. Person(s) in Charge & SSE Program
7. Station Bill & Emergency Procedures
8. Offshore Transportation
9. Safety and Emergency Equipment
10. Alarm Systems
11. Communications
12. Tour of the Facility
13. Work Permit & JHA Procedures
14. General Safety Rules
15. First Aid and Medical Facilities
16. Hygiene
17. Recreation
If you have any questions, be sure to discuss them
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with the person giving the orientation or your
Supervisor.
You will be required to view the safety video
presentation each time you arrive back at your
offshore location.
4.3 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
A new ministerial regulation (under Labour
Protection Act B.E. 1998) dated 29 December 2004
on “Rules and Procedures for Physical
Examination of Company Employees and
Submission of the Examination Results (2004)”,
specifies the requirement for employers to provide a
physical examination at least once a year for
employees who work in hazardous areas and
submit the examination results to a Labour Official.
This rule may also apply whenever the employee
takes sick leave for 3 consecutive days. The
employer may ask the employee to have a physical
examination before the employee returns back to
work.
To comply with this regulation, Chevron Thailand will
mandatory require all offshore employees &
contractors to have yearly physical examinations.
Chevron Thailand requires all new employees and
contractors and service personnel scheduled or
planning to work offshore or in a remote onshore
location more than 30 days per year or who are on
contract for one year or longer to take a Chevron
Thailand physical examination.
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This health screening is to ensure the fitness of each
individual and to protect employees from the
consequences of accidents or illnesses.
All examination results will be sent to the Chevron
Thailand OE / HES, Medical & Security Department.
Notification of approval, along with the due date of
the next examination (for offshore personnel), along
with bio-data which will be checked each time an
individual goes offshore. If someone is unfit for duty,
the employee’s Chevron supervisor, or contractor
company representative, will be notified.
New offshore employees should take the physical
examination prior to making their first trip offshore.
Examinations are provided by Chevron or
Contractor’s Management, and arrangements can
be made by your supervisor, employer, offshore
medic, Heliport (Hangar) clinic or the Bangkok OE/
HES, Medical Department.
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4.4 EMERGENCY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
New arrivals who will spend more than 30 days per
year offshore are required to be trained in Tropical
Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency
Training (T-BOSIET) or Company Approved Courses.
Designated personnel will receive formal training for
emergency response as required.
4.5 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Protecting and caring for the environment is a
responsibility of every Chevron and Contract
Employee. This means being aware of how your work
and activities can potentially harm the environment.
You have heard it said that we only get one
environment so you must be serious about
protecting it. Chevron Environmental Stewardship
is one of the OE Expectations that strives to
continually improve environmental performance and
reduce impacts from our operations.
You must be aware that even everyday tasks can
have a harmful effect; however, you can reduce or
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materials you use (don’t waste), reuse (recycle)
materials whenever possible, eliminate and
substitute harmful substances with bio-friendly
substances, ensure waste materials are disposed
of correctly.
Remember every task has an operational, health,
environmental and safety aspect - don’t forget the
environment.
Always ensure that the hazard and precaution
sections of your work permit clearly identify the
environmental concerns and protective measures.
Don’t throw things into the sea or on the ground. Do
remind your co-workers of the importance of being
environmentally aware.
Any person observing a spill must immediately
notify their supervisor.
Actions to stop the source and contain spilled
materials must begin immediately. However, the
material and situation must be assessed first to
ensure personnel have the proper PPE and response
materials. No one should be put at personal risk.
At Chevron Thailand we want our personnel and
operations to be green and clean in everything we
do.
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SECTION 5
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
AND SAFETY SIGNS
CONTENTS:
5.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ................ 1
• Field Work Clothes ....................................... 1
• Footwear ....................................................... 1
• Safety Hard Hats .......................................... 2
• Eye Protection .............................................. 2
• Hearing Protection ........................................ 3
• Gloves .......................................................... 3
• Work Vests .................................................... 4
• Life Jackets ................................................... 4
• Respirators And Breathing Equipment ......... 4
• Fall Protection ............................................... 5
5.2 Safety Signs ........................................................ 6
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5.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Everyone is required to use the proper PPE while
on the job. This will include the following (as
appropriate):
FIELD WORK CLOTHES
Long pants and shirt or coveralls are required while
working in any operating area (offshore, plants,
warehouses). Frame Retardant Clothing (FRC) or
100% cotton fiber is required, short sleeve shirts or
coveralls are acceptable for working in a location
where a potential hazard to the arms does not
exists.
Loose or ragged clothing shall not be worn at work
locations.
Clothing (including shoes) saturated with petroleum
products or chemicals shall be removed immediately
to prevent skin irritation and possible ignition.
Personnel handling hazardous chemicals or
substances shall wear suitable protective clothing
as specified on the label or MSDS (Material Safety
Data Sheet).
FOOTWEAR
Approved safety boots or shoes must be worn
outside of the offices, living quarters or whenever
there is the possibility of a foot injury.
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This footwear must be kept in good condition and
shall not have any nails, studs, or steel parts
exposed. If your shoes are slippery clean them. Many
accidents are caused by slipping.
SAFETY HARD HATS
An approved plastic safety hard hat, equipped with
a chin strap for windy conditions, shall be worn
whenever you are outside the offices or living
quarters or whenever there is the possibility of head
injury. Hard Hats shall be worn in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations. Metal hard hats
are forbidden.
Hard Hats normally have a service life of 5 years
after manufacturing date (see stamp on each hat).
The Hard Hat Liners need to be checked regularly
and changed out every year. After prolonged
exposure to sunlight or any mechanical chemical
damage the hard hats are to be scrapped.
EYE PROTECTION
Adequate eye and face protection devices in
accordance with the Company eye protection
standard must be worn when there is a danger of
flying particles (when grinding, chipping, buffing,
welding, etc.) or when handling corrosive liquids or
where signs designate that eye protection should be
worn.
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Eye protection with dark lenses must be worn near
burning, cutting, arc welding, or wherever light or heat
rays can cause eye injuries.
Welding operations produce ultra violet light which
may damage the eye. Screens should be used by
the welders to protect other personnel in the area.
HEARING PROTECTION
All personnel working in areas where signs
designate the area as having high noise levels must
wear hearing protection. These areas are where
noise levels exceed 85 decibels A(dBA) for 8 hours
or Time Weighted Average (TWA).
Employees who expect to have occasion to enter
such areas during the course of their day’s work
should have their hearing protectors with them at all
times.
While offshore, it is recommended that hearing
protection be worn at all times outside the quarters
and especially while riding on crew boats.
GLOVES
Wear the correct protective gloves when handling:
• wire ropes and slings (use leather gloves)
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• corrosive materials (use rubber gloves)
• hot items (use welders gloves)
• sharp materials (use general work gloves)
WORK VESTS
All employees and contractors will wear work vests
while riding crew boats, supply boats and personnel
baskets and prior to entering areas below cellar deck
level.
LIFE JACKETS
All personnel will wear life jackets when traveling by
helicopter, during an emergency or a drill on the LQ,
Drilling Rig, and Construction Barge or in the
lifeboat/life raft/rescue boat.
RESPIRATORS AND
BREATHING EQUIPMENT
Appropriate dust or canister masks must be worn
when working with dusty materials, paint spraying,
grit blasting, etc. Any hindrance, such as beards, that
will not permit a tight seal of the breathing apparatus
to the face is not allowed.
Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) shall be worn if it is necessary
to enter a gas or smoke filled area, or
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any area deficient in oxygen. This is to be done only
by the personnel trained to do so.
Whenever SCBA are being used, at least two men,
other than the wearer, must be in attendance. They
should be located outside the contaminated area and
must have a second breathing apparatus set
available for immediate rescue.
For entry work, a confined space certificate plus the
appropriate work permit is required. Any environment
containing a substance which may be irritating or
corrosive to the skin will require the use of additional
or special clothing while performing entry work.
FALL PROTECTION
An approved safety harness with soft-stop lanyards
or lifelines attached shall be worn:
• where no other fall protection can be provided.
• when entering enclosed spaces where it may
be necessary to rescue an injured or
incapacitated person.
• while working on suspended scaffolding or in a
bosun’s chair.
• when performing any work over water.
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5.2 SAFETY SIGNS
Safety signs are important to:
• warn and remind of conditions and situations that
can cause injuries, illness or accidents.
• provide safety instructions.
Safety signs, however, do not lessen your
responsibility for following the required safety
measures.
Safety signs are classified in various ways: e.g.
prohibitions, warnings, instructions, emergency
measures, guidelines and informational. Signs are
intended to convey information visually by means of
different shapes and colors.
You must be familiar with the following safety signs:
1. Instruction signs
Instruction signs advise you to use the correct type
of PPE for the work to be carried out, including
specialized PPE.
Sign style:
background = blue; diagram or text = white
Examples:
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2. Prohibition signs
Sign style:
background = white; diagram or text = black
The safety color red must appear around the edge
and in a diagonal cross line and must make up at
least 35% of the surface area of the sign.
Examples:
3. Warning signs
Sign style:
background = yellow; diagram or text = black
Examples:
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4. Safe signs
Sign style:
background = green; diagram or text = white
Safe signs mark fire exits and escape routes as well
as the assembly/ muster point and the safety
equipment.
Examples:
5. Fire protection signs
Sign style:
background = red; diagram or text = white
Examples:
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6. Additional signs
Additional signs include information which draws your
attention to:
• Hazardous goods
• Special work situations
• Specific work procedures
Examples:
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SECTION 6
HAZARDS,
ELECTRICAL & AREA CLASSIFICATION
AND WORKING SAFELY
CONTENTS:
6.1 Hazards ................................................................ 1
6.2 Electrical ............................................................ 13
6.3 Area Classification ............................................. 16
6.4 Working Safely ................................................... 19
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6.1 HAZARDS MATERIALS
It is important to be aware of the hazards associated
with the Chevron operations. This section gives you
a brief introduction to these hazards.
The words HAZARD and TOXICITY are two
important occupational and health terms. They are
defined as follows:
Hazard:
The possibility that exposure to a
situation or material will cause injury or
harm.
Toxicity:
The capacity of a substance or material
to cause harmful health effects when the
body is exposed to the material at certain
concentrations.
This exposure can be by touch,
absorption through the skin, inhalation
through the nose or mouth, or by
swallowing.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Chevron Thailand has provided access to Material
Safety Data Sheet “MSDS” program called
Chemwatch that give specific details on the use,
hazards and toxicity of the materials and substances
used at the workplace. The MSDS sheets also give
details on the precautions to be taken, the proper
protective equipment to be used, and on treatment
for anyone who has been exposed to the substance.
They also provide information on how to deal with a
fire involved with the substance.
Always review the safety information and related
standards with your supervisor before beginning your
work.
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HYDROCARBONS
There are a number of hazards associated with
Hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon production:
Pressure:
The high pressure which is associated with the
production of natural gas, oil and condensate
liquids can rupture pipe and equipment that is
improperly sized or of the incorrect pressure rating.
Flammability:
In addition to the hazards associated with pressure,
there is always the hazard of explosion and fire.
Never allow hydrocarbons to escape freely or
uncontrolled.
Toxins:
The natural gas, oil and condensate liquids of
Chevron Thailand contain small quantities of two
toxic substances, Benzene and Mercury. Day to day,
these are contained in the systems and do not
present a hazard; however, it is important that you
be aware of them.
Although Chevron Thailand does not have a
specific problem with Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) in the
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Therefore, everyone should be familiar with the
effects of this toxic gas. Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) can
paralyze the respiratory system and kill in minutes.
Even at low concentrations, it is dangerous to health.
Benzene:
Benzene is a naturally occurring compound in crude
oil and natural gas. It is a highly flammable liquid
with a strong rather pleasant aromatic odor.
It evaporates rapidly under normal conditions and
produces harmful vapors that are nearly three times
heavier than air.
Benzene is considered a cancer causing substance.
Therefore, contact should be avoided through the
use of proper protective equipment and respirators
or breathing apparatus protection.
Mercury:
Mercury is a heavy, shiny liquid metal which is
extremely poisonous. It has a cumulative effect, and
can be absorbed by inhalation of vapors as well as
absorption through the skin.
At room temperature mercury generates sufficient
vapors to be harmful.
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Mercury shall not be handled unless the personnel
concerned are trained to do so, established
procedures are implemented, and all specified PPE
is being worn.
Hydrogen Sulfide:
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is colorless, heavier than air,
and at low concentrations (10 parts per million or
less) smells like rotten eggs. It is extremely
dangerous because the sense of smell is lost
soon after breathing concentrations as low as
100 ppm. High concentrations cause immediate
unconsciousness and death can follow quickly.
The following are some additional characteristics of
hydrogen sulfide:
1. Immediately fatal when inhaled in high
concentrations.
2. Denser than air and settles in low areas.
3. Disperses easily by wind or air disturbance.
4. When burnt (fire/flaring etc.) it produces a blue
flame and Sulfur Dioxide (another toxic gas).
5. Will corrode and embrittle certain types of metal.
6. H2S is 5-6 times more deadly than Carbon
Monoxide. H2S relative concentration (parts per
million in air = ppm) toxicity:
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Physical Effects of H2S Exposure
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Actions to take if you smell H2S:
• Hold your breath.
• Evacuate quickly to a safe position upwind.
Move cross wind if you don’t know the
location of the source.
• Put on Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
or escape Breathing Apparatus set.
• Sound the alarm.
• Do not attempt to help anyone until you have
put on breathing apparatus.
• Work in pairs, have a back-up.
• Help anyone who may be in distress, take
spare breathing apparatus.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Acids
Acids are strong substances with a
Ph below 6. They vary in strength
and concentration and are generally
used as a “strong” liquid solution.
Strong acids are hazardous, toxic, corrosive and
reactive and must be handled with extreme care and
with appropriate protective equipment.
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Acids will cause chemical burns when contacting the
skin and are poisonous if ingested.
The vapors from acids are very hazardous and can
cause internal as well as external chemical burns.
Hydrochloric and Sulfuric Acids are the two most
commonly used.
Caustics
Caustics are strong substances with
a Ph above 8. It varies in strength
and concentration and is generally
used as a “strong” liquid solution.
Like acids, caustics are hazardous, toxic, corrosive
and reactive and must be handled with extreme care
and with appropriate protective equipment. Caustics
cause chemical burns and are poisonous if ingested.
Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) is the most
commonly used.
Chemicals
All chemicals should be considered hazardous and
treated with respect, and only handled with the
appropriate personal protective equipment. Some
additional basic rules are as follows:
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• Smoking, eating and drinking is prohibited
while handling chemicals.
• Ensure all chemicals are segregated by type
and properly labeled.
• Use only containers and materials known
to be suitable to the chemical.
• Do not mix chemicals unless following
written instructions.
• Properly neutralize and dispose of unused
chemicals and their containers. Clean up
and immediately give special attention to
your personal hygiene after handling
chemicals.
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• If a chemical contacts your body,
immediately go to the nearest emergency
shower or source of clean water and flush
the exposed area with large quantities of
water.
• Immediately remove all contaminated
clothing.
• Obtain first aid and follow-up medical
attention.
Gases
• If a release of gas occurs, get out of the
area, move across and upwind from the
area.
• Notify the Control Room and/ or Radio
Room, or call the emergency number.
• Put on protective breathing apparatus if you
must enter the area to rescue someone. Do
so only if qualified and safe, do not put
yourself at risk.
• Move any victims to a safe upwind position
and administer first aid.
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RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND OPERATIONS
Operations involving radiation hazards shall be
performed under the direction of a qualified person
designated as responsible for radiation safety.
A Permit to Work must been obtained prior to
commencing operations involving Radioactive
sources.
If possible, all radiographic work shall be carried out
during breaks, or at night.
Areas where Radioactive sources are to be used
must be roped off. Proper warning signs shall be
conspicuously posted and used around the area.
Personal Radiation Monitors of an approved type
(e.g.: film, badges, audible alarming monitors) shall
be worn by all personnel handling and working near
Radioactive materials.
Chevron’s storage and transport policy regarding
Radioactive sources must be followed at all times.
GASOLINE USAGE AND ENGINES
The use of gasoline engines is not recommended.
Gasoline engines are allowed only with the approval
of the OIM/Facility Manager and shall be restricted
to engines when other power sources are not
available.
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Gasoline is the most widely used flammable liquid.
Gasoline generates flammable vapors at ambient
temperatures. It has a flash point of -45ºF (-7ºC).
Due to its low flash point, gasoline presents a greater
potential fire hazard than most other fuels. Because
of this, gasoline storage in office buildings is
prohibited. Gasoline vapors are heavier than air and
will collect in low lying areas. Special precautions
shall be taken to ensure proper ventilation when
using gasoline.
Storage, handling and use of gasoline require
special attention. Gasoline containers shall be clearly
labeled, stored in its designated place and used only
as fuel for which it was intended. Gasoline shall only
be stored in safety cans.
Emergency Actions For Hazardous Substances
• Notify control room/ radio room.
• Remain calm.
• Consider any leak or spill of unknown
substances to be dangerous.
• Put on personal protective equipment.
• Do not act hastily.
• Do not breath, taste, or touch it.
• Identify the material first.
• Consult MSDS for proper
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• Work in pairs and have a back-up.
• Do not be over-confident.
6.2 ELECTRICAL
Electricity is an additional hazard associated with
Chevron’s operations. Electricity should always be
treated with respect as it can cause injury and death
by electrical shock!
It can also cause fires and explosions if a spark or
fault occurs in the presence of hydrocarbons or other
flammable materials.
Precautions
Electrical work shall only be conducted after a work
permit and the appropriate isolation and Lockout
procedures have been completed.
• Hazardous area classification and hot work
procedures must be observed in hydrocarbon
processing areas (see the discussion on Area
Classification in this Section).
• Metal ladders and other conductive objects must
not be used while performing electrical work.
• Keep electrical equipment dry and avoid wet
areas or working on wet electrical equipment.
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SAFE ELECTRICAL WORK PROCEDURES
A permit to work is required for all non-operational
work involving electrical devices, equipment, tools,
or instrumentation. There are no exceptions.
Only trained and authorized persons are permitted
to enter electrical enclosures, perform electrical work,
or make repairs or connections to electrical
equipment.
Insulating precautions such as rubber mats, earthing
rods, non-conductive PPE must be used when
working with electricity. (No metal frame glasses.)
Before beginning any electrical work:
• Observe and follow precautions and the
information on signs or tags affixed to the
equipment as appropriate.
• Circuits must be de-energized, whenever
possible.
• The disconnect, switch-gear or feeder must be
locked-out. (Padlocked)
• A tag describing the work must be attached at
the lock-out point.
• A gas leak check, with a gas detector, and
additional hot work procedures are required
before beginning electrical work in hydrocarbon
areas.
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• Only electrical equipment, tools, and methods
approved for the classification of the area shall
be used in areas classified hazardous.
When completing electrical work:
• Ensure all grounding and other protective
measures are restored.
• Install and/or replace all covers, housings and
seals prior to energizing any circuit.
• When electrical equipment is placed back in
service, two persons are required, one at the
machine and one at the lock-out point to
coordinate restarting. This will ensure that the
machine operates properly and that no one will
be harmed.
STATIC ELECTRICITY
• Tanks storing hydrocarbon products shall not be
splash filled. Overhead fill lines shall have down
spouts extending to the bottom of the tank. A
filter screen shall be placed well forward of the
outlet to permit any accumulated charge to
dissipate before reaching the tank.
• Barges and trucks shall be electrically bonded
to the loading or unloading lines before hoses
are connected and hatch covers are opened.
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• If steam or water is used to clean oil storage
tanks and separators, nozzles shall be bonded
to the vessel first.
• Sandblasting hoses shall be of the “anti-static”
type or the nozzle shall be electrically bonded
to the vessel being blasted.
• Plastic buckets shall not be used to collect
hydrocarbons. A metal bucket with a metal
handle can be used provided the handle of the
bucket does not have a plastic or wood grip.
Plastic or wood grips prevent buckets from
being bonded to the valve or other metal parts
and static charges generated cannot dissipate.
6.3 AREA CLASSIFICATION
Area classification is a term relating to the type of
electrical equipment that can be installed or used in
areas with equipment containing hydrocarbons or
other flammable materials.
For Chevron Thailand Operations, the areas should
be considered either safe or hazardous.
SAFE AREAS
Safe areas are the living quarters, the switchgear
and control rooms, offices, store rooms, and shops,
unless specifically marked otherwise.
Areas are considered safe because of their distance
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from hydrocarbons or because a ventilation system
has been provided to maintain a positive pressure in
the area to keep hydrocarbons out.
Therefore, it is important to keep doors and accesses
to safe areas closed at all times.
HAZARDOUS AREAS
Hazardous areas are locations where gases or
vapors may accumulate and form a potentially
explosive atmosphere (hazardous atmosphere) due
to a leak of natural gas or condensate or other
flammable substance.
For the Chevron Facilities, the National Electrical
Code of the National Fire Protection Association
(American): NFPA-70 Article 500 and API RP500,
have been used to define the areas and the
equipment classifications.
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The suitability of equipment to be installed in
hazardous areas is based on its design and the
testing by independent laboratories appropriate for
the divisions and the class and group for the gas or
vapor that will be present.
Thus, electrical equipment for hazardous areas
should be marked as being suitable for Class 1,
Division I, Group D Service or Class 1, Division II,
Group D Service.
A class defines the characteristics of the flammable
material and a group designation specifies the
material’s flammability.
The Class 1 designation is for gases and vapors and
the Group D Designation is for the flammability
characteristics of natural gas and combustible vapors.
Flashlights
Only certified, intrinsically safe flashlights shall be
used in Chevron Thailand’s facilities and they must
be labeled with the certifying agency, such as
Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL). Ordinary flashlights
are considered an ignition source.
Portable Communication Radios
Portable communication radios used in producing
facilities shall be rated intrinsically safe and be
labeled as such by the manufacturer along with
the identity of the certifying agency such as
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Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL). Consult the IT
Department for guidance concerning the rating of
portable radios.
Personnel working at isolated, remote or hazardous
locations (i.e. well jackets, sites outside rig, LQ, CPP,
and FSO, etc) shall be equipped with an operational
portable radio or have standby transportation
available at the location.
Other Electronic Equipment
Many types of electronic and electrical equipment
are ignition sources—neither intrinsically safe nor
explosion proof. Any non-intrinsically safe or
non-explosion proof equipment is an ignition source
and requires a Permit to Work if used in a restricted/
hazardous area. If in doubt about the equipment or
the area, ask your supervisor.
6.4 WORKING SAFELY
HELICOPTER SAFETY
The rules covering travel between offshore locations
are the same as those for traveling offshore (see
‘Traveling and Safety Offshore’ booklet).
Always approach, embark and disembark the
helicopter along the designated safe route.
Seat belts, life vests and hearing protection must be
worn whenever the fasten seat belt sign is on or as
directed by the crew.
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Caution: Helicopter life vests are an integral part of
the helicopter PPE and are there for the
passengers’ safety and like any PPE or Safety
Equipment should not be interfered with in any way.
The life vests are essential in the case of the
helicopter ditching over water.
Any person found tampering with any helicopter
safety or other equipment will be subject to
disciplinary action up to and including termination.
BOAT SAFETY
Where a boat is used to transport personnel between
facilities, the transferring of personnel should only
take place when the weather conditions are good
and the wave height is reasonable. As a guideline,
basket transfers of personnel are prohibited under
the following weather conditions:
• Wind speed > 25 knots
• Wave height > 2 meters
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When transferring, the following rules should be
followed:
• Personnel shall wear work vests when traveling
on small crew boats and when making a
transfer between the boat and facility.
• Personnel will not attempt to board or leave the
boat carrying anything that will restrict their
movement. Equipment will be removed or taken
aboard the boat by hand line or crane.
• When boarding or leaving the boat, the
following recommended practices are listed:
a. Transfer to or from the boat should be made
as the boat is rising.
b. When using a boarding (swing) rope to
transfer, the transfer to or from the boat
should be made when the boat has reached
the peak of the rise.
PERSONNEL TRANSFER PROCEDURES
Personnel Basket/ Frog Transfers
Personnel shall only make boat to platform
transfers from boats equipped with passenger
transfer platforms.
Personnel basket should be used in cases where
the use of alternative means of transferring
personnel is either not practical or unsafe.
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The Frog is a personnel transfer capsule that is an
alternative to the Billy Pugh Personnel basket.
Not more than 3 persons may use the Frog transfer
capsule at one time.
The Crane Operator and Boat Captain are in charge
and are responsible for determining when
personnel basket transfer is acceptable.
When not in use, the personnel basket shall be
stowed in a manner that will provide protection from
weather and damage.
The procedure for using a personnel basket is:
1. Adequate PPE are required whenever riding a
personnel basket.
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2. Only small luggage is permitted inside the
personnel basket when transporting personnel.
3. Ride basket on outside with feet on bottom ring;
hold onto rope sides with hands and arms and
face inward.
4. Only personnel preparing to ride the personnel
basket on the next transfer will be permitted on
the boat deck during transfer operations.
5. Maximum persons on any one transfer shall not
exceed 4 or 8 persons (depends on basket type
capacity).
6. Ensure that you understand the actions required
of you before the transfer operation takes place.
7. Do not get off the basket before it lands on the
deck.
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Boarding Rope Transfers
Personnel shall only make boarding rope transfers
to and from boats equipped with passenger
boarding platforms.
LIFTING
All lifts shall have a stinger below the reeved line
block (headache bar or main). Before the lift is made,
the crane operator, the rigger and the boat captain
should discuss the circumstances of the lift. If the lift
exceeds 80% of the cranes Safe Working Load
(SWL), a non-routine lift permit should be initiated.
Do not work or stand under suspended loads.
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MATERIAL HANDLING
1. Material handling is one of the most hazardous
activities associated with Chevron’s operations.
2. Personnel must be alert, keeping eyes on the
crane operator, crane block, load and rigging.
Positions where you can become trapped should
be avoided. Keep your body, hands, and feet
out from under loads. Use tag lines on all
suspended loads if possible.
3. When a crane operator cannot see all
operations, a signal man must be used to give
visual direction.
4. Extreme care should be used when loosening
ties on pipe bundles.
5. Where a special sling or container is provided
for a particular job, they must always be used
for that task. Do not improvise rigging.
MANUAL LIFTING
Many injuries are caused by poor lifting practices.
Back injuries can be eliminated by following these
simple rules:
• Lift with your legs - not your back.
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• Avoid lifting in an awkward or off-balance
position.
• Secure a good hold on the object before lifting.
• Use team work when lifting with others. Lift or
lower the object together.
• Minimize occasions for which manual lifting is
required and minimize weight of lift, whenever
possible.
The following must be observed when handling
heavy objects:
1. Size up the load before you lift or attempt to carry
it. You should seek assistance if you are unsure
of the weight or size of the object.
2. Hold heavy loads close to the body.
3. When lifting or lowering the load with others all
should agree on who is in charge and the
signals to be given. Do not release the load until
all persons are ready.
4. The “Kinetic Method” of lifting must be used as
follows:
a. Ensure a secure footing, place feet hip width
apart with one foot ahead of the other.
b. Bend at knees to lift or lower a load.
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c. Always keep back straight and as upright
as possible.
d. Get a firm hold.
e. Lift or lower gradually by straightening or
bending legs, keeping the back straight.
f. Keep arms close to body.
g. Keep chin drawn in.
h. Objects or equipment heavier than 20 kg
should not be manually lifted.
BACK INJURIES
Although back injures are a common hazard, they
can be prevented simply by working smart. The
following are rules you should follow:
a. Always walk and sit with upright posture.
b. Wear proper fitting boots and shoes with
soles and heals in good repair.
c. Use proper lifting techniques.
d. Get help when lifting heavy items.
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SCAFFOLDING
All scaffold access systems must be erected by
competent and approved erectors and inspected
prior to use.
Erection and use of scaffolds shall be covered by
the permit to work system and use the ‘Scafftag’
system of control.
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LADDERS
Ladders shall be inspected before use. If the ladder
is not in a safe condition, it shall be tagged for
maintenance, removed from service, and reported
to your supervisor. Some common defects which
make a ladder unsafe are:
• Broken or bent rungs.
• Irregular spacing of rungs.
• Shaky or unstable ladder or legs.
• Cracked or broken members.
• Missing or broken feet.
Single and extension ladders shall be set at the
correct angle. The ladder base shall be out one
quarter (1/4) distance of height.
Portable ladders (including step ladders) shall be set
on a firm base. Single and extension ladders shall
be tied at the top. Someone shall help steady the
ladder if needed. Ladders shall be equipped with
anti-slip safety feet.
Portable ladders shall be moved so that long reaches
are unnecessary. Hips and shoulders shall be kept
between ladder side rails. When working from a
ladder, both feet shall be kept on the ladder rungs.
If the reach is over an arms length away, the ladder
shall be repositioned. Never climb a ladder higher
than the designated highest standing level or never
higher than the third rung from the top (second rung
from the top on a step ladder).
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Personnel shall face the ladder when ascending or
descending.
SLIPS AND FALLS
Slips and falls are another hazard that can be
prevented by personal care. The following are rules
you should follow:
a. Personnel shall keep the working area clean
and orderly. Tools shall not be left lying on
the floor or decking where they present
tripping hazards.
b. Walkways and grating shall be kept in good
condition. Damaged or deteriorated
grating shall be repaired or replaced as soon
as possible and shall be roped off or closed
until repairs are completed. For guidance
refer to Chevron’s Safety-In-Designs
Manual, Section 2.
c. Oil spills and slippery areas shall be
immediately cleaned.
d. Extra precautions shall be taken when
walking on wet surfaces.
e. As a routine practice, personnel shall not
walk or climb on piping, valves, fittings or
any other equipment not designed as
walking surfaces. Work stands shall be
designed and used for working on specific
equipment.
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f. Stairways, ramps or stiles shall be installed
where personnel must walk or step over pipe
in the course of normal duties.
TOOL MAINTENANCE AND USAGE
• Use a hand tool only for its intended use.
• Tools shall be inspected before being used
to determine if they are the proper size and
in good condition. Do not use defective
tools.
• Do not carry sharp tools in pockets.
• After completion of job, tools shall be
cleaned and returned to the tool box or
storage area.
• Wrenches shall have a good bite before
pressure is applied. Personnel shall brace
their body in the proper position so that if
the tool slips they will not fall. Make sure
hands and fingers have sufficient clearance
in the event the tool slips.
• Chevron Thailand discourages the use of
Cheater pipes. The Cheater pipes shall:
1. Be used only when absolutely
necessary.
2. Be less than twice the length of the
wrench handle.
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3. Closely fit the entire length of the wrench
handle.
4. Not be jumped on or jerked to break
connections.
5. Not be used on crescent type
adjustable wrenches or aluminum pipe
wrenches.
GRINDING WHEELS
• Goggles and a face shield shall be worn
when using or working near a grinding
wheel. A full face shield, in addition to
goggles, is recommended.
• Grinders are considered an ignition source.
Grinders shall be placed in an unrestricted
area or a hot work permit shall be obtained
before it can be operated
• The side of a grinding wheel shall never be
used to grind unless the wheel is designed
for that purpose.
• The work rest for a grinder shall be no more
than 1/8 inch (3.2 millimeters) from the wheel
and the tongue guard no more than 1/4 inch
(6.4 millimeters) from the wheel
• Guards shall not be adjusted when the
wheel is in motion.
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• Only knowledgeable personnel shall install
grinding wheels. A ring test shall be
performed prior to installation.
• Prior to installation, check the rated speed
of the grinding wheel versus the spindle
speed of the machine as some wheels are
only designed for low speed use. Low speed
grinding wheels shall be used to grind
aluminum. High speed grinding wheels shall
not be used to grind aluminum as this
generates excessive temperatures which
may cause the wheel to disintegrate.
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
• Keep oxidizing gas cylinders at least 20
feet from highly combustible or flammable
materials such as oil or chemicals.
Alternatively, separate the cylinders using
a fire wall 5 ft high with a fire rating of 0.5
hours.
• Secure cylinders upright with non-flammable
device to prevent them from being knocked
over or damaged. Rope is not allowed to be
used for securing cylinders.
• Keep the cylinder valve closed at all times,
except when the cylinder is in active use.
Open the valve slowly with valve pointing
away from the contractor and other
personnel.
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• Compressed Gas Cylinder are required to
be transfered or lifted with a Properly
Designed Basket.
• Install flashback arrestors at the discharge
of the regulators and at the torch. This is a
requirement.
OXYGEN CYLINDERS
Oxygen cylinders are pressured to 2,400 pounds-
per-square-inch-gauge (psig) at 70°F when full.
Oxygen alone will not burn; however, it supports
combustion.
• Do not lubricate or allow oil or grease to
contaminate oxygen connections to prevent
spontaneous explosions and fires that may
occur when oxygen contacts oil or grease
under pressure.
• Separate oxygen cylinders and fuel-gas
cylinders (such as acetylene, propane, and
propylene) by at least 20 ft or by a fire
wall 5 ft high with a fire rating of 0.5 hours.
ACETYLENE CYLINDERS
• Use and store acetylene cylinders upright
to prevent the acetone (a stabilizing agent)
from draining into the valves or fittings.
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• Do not use acetylene at a hose pressure
exceeding 15 psig to reduce the possibility
of an explosion. Acetylene is extremely
unstable at pressures above 15 psig.
• Keep caps in place when cylinders are not
in use.
CLEANING RAGS AND SOLVENTS
• Wiping with rags around revolving shafts
and other moving parts shall not be done
under any circumstances. Beltways or
areas protected by guards or guard rails
shall not be cleaned while equipment is
operating.
• Oily rags are a possible fire and pollution
hazard. Dispose of oily rags in designated
containers.
• Cleaning of machinery, skin, clothing or
decks with gasoline or other flammable
liquids is prohibited.
• There are commercial fire safe solvents for
cleaning mechanical equipment. A safe
solvent is a class IIIA liquid: it has a flash
point above 140ºF (60ºC) and below 200ºF
(93ºC). Only safe solvents shall be used
for cleaning equipment.
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CORROSION
• Locating and reporting internal and
external corrosion of lines and equipment
shall be every employee’s responsibility.
• Look for internal corrosion when opening pig
traps, lines, vessels, etc.
• Look for external corrosion where lines
contact the ground, deck or water. External
corrosion is also prevalent near metal
clamps and near damaged coating.
• Immediately report all leaks and failures to
your supervisor.
• Report abnormally high replacement
frequency of valves, fittings, or other
equipment (corrosion or erosion may be the
cause) to your supervisor.
• Rectifiers used in corrosion control shall be
turned off before any maintenance is
performed on pipelines and flow lines.
Rectifiers are a source of ignition.
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SECTION 7
INCIDENT FREE OPERATION -
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
CONTENTS:
7.1 Permit to Work (PTW) ................................... 1
7.2 Lock-Out/ Tag-Out (LO/TO) .......................... 4
7.3 Confined Space and Rescue ........................ 7
7.4 Working at Height and Rescue ..................... 9
7.5 Rigging and Crane Operations ................... 10
7.6 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) ......................... 22
7.7 Behavior Based Safety (BBS) ..................... 24
7.8 Safety Inspections and Reviews ................. 29
7.9 OE/ HES Meetings ...................................... 30
7.10 OE/ HES Training ....................................... 31
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7.1 PERMIT TO WORK
A Work Permit system is a method and procedure to
control work and the hazards associated with the
work.
It is an important step to ensure the work can be
done safely, by evaluating and planning for the
hazards before beginning the work.
The Work Permit is also is a means of communicating
and making others aware of work that is going to be
done.
The following should also be considered and
implemented as appropriate.
All physical work, whether requiring a work permit or
not, must have a JHA.
A permit to work is generally not required for the
following:
Normal or routine operations, readings and
gauging
Normal or routine Well Testing
Routine office work
Catering operations
Routine helideck operations
Routine crane operation (not defined as
“non-routine” lift)
Visual inspections if performed at deck level
or with guarded access.
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Hot Work in Restricted Areas
• All hot work in a restricted area requires
authorization by the OIM/Facility Manager or his
designated person.
• The supervisor of the job is responsible for
requesting the work to be done and for obtaining the
OIM or Facility Manager’s authorization. The
supervisor, in consultation with those involved in the
work, shall determine the permit restrictions that
apply to the job. When the supervisor is satisfied
with the permit & hot work certificate, he should sign
it and recommend to the OIM or site supervisor that
the work be authorized. The supervisor shall sign
the permit before the permit is valid.
• The person-in-charge of the job is responsible for
completing the work permit & hot work certificate.
Along with the person who will be performing/
supervising the hot work, we shall visually inspect
the work area to ensure the conditions of the permit
& the certificate are met.
• The person-in-charge shall ensure that gas testing
is performed by a person who has been certified in
the proper use and calibration of the gas detector
being used.
• As long as a known ignition source is present in a
restricted area, the person-in-charge or a qualified
delegate shall remain in attendance until the work is
complete.
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• If the scope of the operation is too broad for the
person-in-charge to adequately supervise, an
additional qualified person shall be designated to
assist the person-in-charge.
• Person performing the hot work shall assist the
person-in-charge in inspecting the work area for
potential fire and explosion hazards prior to hot work
beginning. The person shall sign the permit & the
certificate and see that the hot work is performed in
accordance with the permit & the certificate
restrictions and conditions.
• One or more persons should be assigned for fire
watch duty as necessary for each job that includes
hot work. The fire watch shall have no other duties
than those of a fire watch while hot work is in
progress. Enough firewatchers should be assigned
to adequately cover the area exposed to ignition
sources. This may mean firewatchers be assigned
to various decks if sparks can go through grating.
• The fire watch shall be able to properly operate the
fire extinguishers and other available fire equipment
if needed. Have adequate fire extinguishers on the
site and readily accessible.
• The fire watch shall have the fire pump running and
one hose charged and within reach of the work. If
the facility is not equipped with a fire water system
or the facility’s fire water system is inoperable,
secondary protection should be provided (i.e. dry
chemical wheeled unit or foam wheeled unit).
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• The fire watch performing gas testing shall be
certified in the use and calibration of the gas
detector being used and shall maintain continuous
gas testing throughout the work area during the hot
work.
• The fire watch shall know how to shut down the
welding machine and or the cutting equipment in the
event of an emergency situation.
• The fire watch shall continually observe the work in
progress for fire or other hazardous conditions that
may arise. The fire watch shall watch for falling hot
slag and sparks on areas below and around the hot
work; and if requested, observe the area for 30
minutes after welding or cutting operations are
suspended or completed to be certain there is no
fire hazard.
7.2 LOCK-OUT/ TAG-OUT
The purposes of LO/TO are to:
• Protect workers from the release of hazardous
energy
• Guard against the accidental start-up or
movement of equipment during service and
maintenance.
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Typical sources of energy that may need to be
controlled using a LO/TO system include:
❏ Electrical (primary energy source for many
machines and motors)
❏ Hydraulic (e.g. pressurised fluids in hoses/pipes)
❏ Mechanical (e.g. gravity systems, or spring
energy)
❏ Chemical (e.g. storage vessels or pipelines
containing toxic/hazardous chemicals and
hydrocarbon/petrol products)
❏ Thermal (e.g. hot oil lines used to heat heavy
fuel oil tanks/pipework)
❏ Vapors (e.g. hydrocarbons/petrol, steam)
Locks shall always be used. (There are lock-out
accessories now available to lock out older
equipment not originally designed to take a lock.)
Each Craft and the Operations group should have
individually keyed and numbered lock sets.
Each authorized employee/contractor required to
perform LO/TO should be issued with their own
lockout lock(s) and key(s).
Lockout locks should only to be used for LO/TO
purposes.
Each lock should have a unique key (to prevent
people from inadvertently removing someone else’s
lock). A Master Key for LO/TO locks may be
considered as an emergency backup, but it must be
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strictly controlled by the Facility Manager.
The use of a lock and a tag is preferable.
Tags are generally utilized in tandem with a lockout
system to provide information about why the lock is
in place.
Tags alone are not acceptable for work requiring LO/
TO as additional safety measures need to be
implemented to ensure the necessary safety.
Remember that tags only provide warnings to alert
workers: THEY DO NOT LOCK OUT ENERGY!
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7.3 CONFINED SPACE AND RESCUE
Definition
“Confined space” means all areas or pieces of
equipment where:
• Existing ventilation is insufficient to remove
dangerous air concentrations and/or oxygen
deficiency may exist or develop.
• Ready access or egress for the removal of
a suddenly disabled worker is difficult due
to location and/or size of the opening.
“Enclosed space” means any area, enclosure or
piece of equipment where: The ready access or
egress for the removal of a suddenly-disabled worker
is difficult due to the location or size of the opening.
(NOTE: All enclosed spaces shall be considered as
confined spaces until tests verify the space is safe
for entry.) Examples of “confined/enclosed spaces”
are: pipelines, tunnels, confined passageways, tanks,
vessels, roofs of floating roof tanks (when the roof is
5 feet (1.5 meters) or more below the top of the shell),
heaters, compartments, ducts, sewers, pits, cellars,
or any similar-type locations.
A “dangerous air concentration” is an atmosphere
presenting a threat of causing death, injury, acute
illness or disablement due to the presence of
flammable, toxic or otherwise injurious or
incapacitating substances.
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An “oxygen deficiency” exists if the atmosphere
contains less than 19.5% oxygen.
A written pre-entry plan shall be completed for any
job involving entry into a confined space since many
potential problems can be solved or prevented. A
complete understanding of all phases of the work
shall be reached at this time. The plan shall list the
typical work to be performed prior to, during and upon
completion of the confined/enclosed space entry.
The plan shall also list the procedures (i.e. LO/TO,
tank/vessel cleaning, respiratory protection, etc.) to
be followed.
The OIM or Facility Manager on each facility is
responsible to ensure that a written copy of the
entry procedures developed be provided to affected
employees and contractor personnel. These
workers including stand-by persons and contractors
shall be adequately trained in safe entry and rescue
methods for determining the testing requirements
and safety procedures for each entry, and for
issuing permits and entry tags. The Facility
Manager shall assure that the person-in-charge (PIC)
has the necessary protective and safety equipment
to perform the job safely.
The space must be emptied, flushed or purged of
flammable or toxic liquids or gases and should be
opened (all manway covers removed) several days
to ventilate toxic and flammable gases prior to entry.
The Facility Manager will issue work permits, entry
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certificate and tags to the PIC of the job which
involves entry into a confined or enclosed space. The
Facilities Manager will indicate on the confined space
“ENTRY CERTIFICATE” the required types and
frequency of tests to be performed (to ensure that
the development of dangerous air contamination and/
or oxygen deficiency does not occur during the
performance of any operation). The space should
also be tested for toxic gases (i.e. Mercury) and/or
temperature if past operations indicate there may
be a hazard.
7.4 WORKING AT HEIGHT
Personnel working at height shall notify anyone
below. Tools and materials shall be handed up or
down—never thrown. When it is necessary to hoist
tools with a rope, care must be exercised to ensure
the tools are securely attached to the rope and there
is no danger of them being dropped. A strong sack
is recommended for raising or lowering tools.
Fixed ladders 20 feet (6.1 meters) or greater in length
shall be caged. In special cases where ladder-
climbing devices are acceptable, a safety harness
shall be used when ascending or descending the
ladder. Refer to Chevron’s Safety-In-Designs
Manual, Sections 3 and 7 for guidance concerning
scaffolding and ladders when working at height.
Fall protection devices shall be readily available for
use by personnel.
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When working in an unprotected area of 6 feet (1.8
meters) or greater above grade or deck level such
as, a tank, production vessel or unguarded working
platform, personnel shall wear a safety harness. The
harness shall be secured by a lanyard to a lifeline,
drop line, or fixed anchorage.
When ascending or descending ladders both hands
should be free of tool or articles.
Rescue equipment must be available at the work
location when fall equipment is in use.
7.5 RIGGING AND CRANE OPERATIONS
Crane Operators Safety Rules
• All cranes and lifting gear must be inspected prior
to use and periodically re-inspected by a
qualified inspector to ensure compliance with
applicable Chevron, government and industry
standards.
• The crane shall be operated only by trained
operators.
• Personnel shall stay clear of the area under the
crane while the crane is operating and rotating.
• There shall always be a signal man present,
using the standard signal system whenever the
crane operator does not have a full view of his
whole operation.
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• Crane booms, cables, all rigging, slings and
fittings, foundation mounting, control cables, and
safety devices/warnings are to be inspected and
determined to be operating properly by the
operator of the crane each day before starting
operations.
• The inspection must consist of a visual
inspection for cracked welds, stranded or cut
cable, bent braces, sheave condition, and any
other defects.
• All crane hooks must be fitted with an operative
safely latch, and sheaves in crane block must
be fully shrouded.
• There shall always be at least three wraps of
cable on the drum at all times.
• In hostile weather areas, lifting gear and slings
should be stored in sheltered areas.
• Platforms, walkways, steps, handholds,
guard-rails and toeboards are provided on the
cranes to assure safe footing.
• All personnel must be clear of loads before they
are picked up or landed and must remain clear
at all times. Personnel must never be under
suspended loads.
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General Rules For Lifting Operations
• All crane movements must be gradual and made
with caution.
• Snatch motions produce overloads which can
cause damage and lead to accidents.
• You are responsible for lifting loads safely. Never
lift a load unless it is safely slung.
• Never be persuaded to lift a load which exceeds
the safe working load (SWL).
• Check that the load is free before lifting and
position the hook to prevent the load swinging.
• Never drag a load with the crane.
• Never carry a load over people.
• Never allow anyone to ride on a load.
• If a load becomes displaced or a rope becomes
slack, stop lifting and report it to your
supervisor.
• Report defects and unusual noises to your
supervisor as soon as possible, but make sure
the load is safe before reporting.
• Only respond to signals from one authorized
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banksman unless it is the Emergency Stop
signal which can be given by anyone.
• Keep to the signal code as authorized.
• Always lower cradled loads onto dunnage. Never
drag a trapped sling from beneath a load.
• When leaving a crane always:
a. Leave all controls in the ‘OFF’ position.
b. Leave unloaded hooks above head height
and free from all objects.
Cranes (Mobile & Pedestal Mounted)
• Only authorized personnel are allowed to
operate a crane.
• Before using a crane, always carry out a
pre-use safety check (checklist):
a. Test brakes (applies to mobile cranes)
b. Check tire conditions and pressure.
c. Test overload warning signal.
d. Check all fluid levels.
e. Make a visual inspection for defects.
f. Report any faults immediately to your
supervisor.
Before moving a mobile crane, ensure that the
slewing block is engaged and that the jib is
supported. Never travel with a load.
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• Make sure you know the safe working load
(SWL) at all jib angles and watch the overload
indicator. Never lift a load which exceeds the
SWL of the crane.
• Ensure that any mobile crane is positioned on
firm, level ground which is capable of
supporting the weight of the crane and its load.
• Make sure that no person or object will be struck
by the load or crane while slewing.
• When leaving the crane always:
a. Apply the handbrake.
b. Return unloaded hooks to the top position
c. Switch off and remove the key.
Information Relevant to Offshore Crane
Operations
When transferring personnel or material from or to a
vessel, the crane operator shall raise the load only
high enough off the deck to clear all obstructions,
swing the load out over the water, then raise or lower
the load to a position slightly above the landing deck
level, swing the load over the landing area, and
gently lower it to the deck.
If the crane operator cannot swing the load clear of
a vessel beneath, the vessel must be moved out from
under the load.
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All loads to be lifted by a crane offshore should, if
possible, have the weight of the load clearly marked
on the sides and top of the load before the load leaves
the shore base. This is a precaution against
overloading of the cranes.
Riggers (Banksman) (Deck Hand) Safety Rules
• Use only Portable Lifting Equipment (PLE)
marked and matching the current period color
code.
• Know the weight of the load to be lifted and
ensure that it does not exceed the safe working
load (SWL) of the PLE and crane.
• Use only authorized PLE which is marked with
the SWL. Unmarked PLE should be reported to
the supervisor.
• Inspect all PLE before use. Report damaged
PLE and have it scrapped.
• Avoid lifting with angles greater than 90º
between the legs of multiple legged slings.
• Remember that with three and four legged slings,
two legs may take all the load.
• Never tie knots in slings or shorten by wrapping
them around crane hooks or by using a nut or
bolt.
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• Always use the correct pins in shackles and
fasten them securely.
• Never use rusty wire ropes or fiber ropes which
have been in contact with chemicals, acids,
alkalis, etc.
• Rings and shackles must ride freely on the crane
hook. Never lift with the point of the hook.
• Never put sharp bends in wire ropes. Always
protect slings from sharp corners with packing
pieces.
• Never drag slings along the floor or deck.
• Chevron Thailand promotes no hands on loads.
However, loads may be guided by hand only as
long as the load can be reached without
stretching or from an awkward position and you
do not put yourself in a potential trap point.
• You must always remain at deck level. Tag lines
should be used to assist with the control of loads.
• Check that all parts of the load are safely slung.
Keep hands away before lifting and stand clear
while the load is being lowered.
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• Never stand under a suspended load.
• Do not trap slings under loads.
• Use dunnage to give clearance for sling removal.
• When using eyebolts - always:
a. Check that they are the right type for the
load and type of sling.
b. Check that threads match and are screwed
in firmly.
c. Check that the angle of the sling is not
greater than 15º from the vertical when
using collar eyebolts. If the angle is greater,
you must reduce the safe working load
(SWL) of the eyebolt accordingly.
• Use only the correct signals and make sure that
they are clearly understood by the crane
operator.
• Never store lifting PLE in your own locker. It must
be freely available for regular inspection.
• Never store lifting PLE on the floor.
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STANDARD CRANE
HAND SIGNALS
• THE SIGNAL MAN MUST STAND WHERE HE
CAN SEE THE LOAD AND CAN BE SEEN BY
THE OPERATOR.
• ALWAYS FACE THE OPERATOR
• ALL SIGNALS MUST BE DISTINCT AND
CLEAR
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STANDARD CRANE
HAND SIGNALS
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STANDARD CRANE
HAND SIGNALS
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Good and Bad Rigging Practices
Use of Chokers
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Rigging
Application of Wire Rope Clips
Crosby Type
7.6 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (JHA)
A JHA is a technique for identifying hazardous and
unsafe acts in the workplace. The controls identified
during a JHA are aimed to eliminate or minimize the
risk(s) associated with each job step, step by step
so that the work can be performed in a safe and
controlled manner.
As part of the Chevron Risk Management Program,
the JHA process is designed to be used to:
• Identify actual and potential hazards in the work
environment while performing job tasks, and help
determine how they should be managed.
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• Be the starting point for all work to determine if
a work permit is required.
• Identify hazardous motions, postures, and or
improper work practices.
• Provide instructions to personnel on how to
perform the job task in the best and safest
manner.
• Identify incorrect procedures and or work
guidelines to improve efficiency.
• Increase employees’ involvement & awareness
in order to achieve sustainable improvements
in safety performance.
• Enhance communications between the various
work groups and management levels regarding
safety.
• Ensure the safety and productivity of a job by
eliminating or reducing the potential of an
incident or injury.
A JHA is required for all routine jobs and tasks where
there is no existing written guidelines or procedures
to assist personnel to perform the job or task. In all
cases, the JHA process must be used to ensure that
the proper job steps and any hazard controls required
are written and made available to personnel. JHAs
should be used as part of the on the job training when
workers are being trained to perform that job or task.
A completed and approved hard copy of the JHA for
a job task is to be attached with the Work Permit
issued for the job.
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7.7 BEHAVIOR BASED SAFETY (BBS)
BBS is a technique that engages and empowers
everyone to look for and intervene whenever at risk
behavior is observed. BBS must always be done in
a way that demonstrates care and concern for
others rather than finding fault.
Experience has shown that unsafe acts (at risk
behavior) is the cause of more than 90% of all
incidents.
BBS is a proven and practical process that will help
Chevron achieve Injury Free Operations by
focusing (identifying) safe and at risk behaviors.
BBS is based on the following principles:
• Accidents / injuries can be prevented.
• Do it safely or not at all.
• There is always time to do it right.
• The BBS system has no disciplinary action.
• BBS observation does not aim to place blame
for unsafe acts but to care for people – to
improve their lives and safety. Therefore, “No
Name No Blame” and “Friends Help Friends” is
the basic concept of BBS observation.
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Your responsibility is to make sure unsafe acts (at
risk behaviors) and unsafe conditions are identified
and corrected.
Use The 6-Step BBS Process To Observe Safe
and At Risk Acts (Behaviors)
1. Greet to get the person’s attention.
2. Commend safe acts/practices (be specific
& sincere).
3. Show concern about at risk acts/ situations
and potential injury consequences, and ask
questions why the person performed the at
risk act. Stop work if needed and consult
with knowledgeable people.
4. Ask about other ways to perform the task
safely and gain commitment for change and
ensure that change occurs.
5. Ask about other safety concerns.
6. Thank the person for his/her good work and
commitment to safe work.
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The following is an Example of the BBS
Observation Card
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HAZARD OBSERVATION PROGRAM
Chevron Thailand also has a Hazard Observation
(HazOb) Program that is designed to have
Everyone on the “look out” and to report hazardous
conditions or situations.
A HazOb is an unplanned activity where someone
may identify an unsafe condition or potential risk
in the workplace.
The objective is to eliminate the hazards that may
lead to a potential incident (injury/illness, property
damage and loss, process loss, non-compliance –
environmental impact, etc.).
It is not to be used for the reporting of incidents
which have already occurred or unsafe acts.
After you completed the HazOb report form, please
discuss the risk with your supervisor. If you feel that
your report receives insufficient attention, you may
notify the appropriate person in BKK.
Tel. 662 545 5445
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The following is an Example of the HazOb
Report
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7.8 SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND REVIEWS
Workplace safety inspection/review is one of the best
ways to identify risk, to prevent any potential
accidents and to increase work efficiency.
A safety inspection/review facilitates the monitoring
of hazards; such as, awareness of potentially
hazardous workplace problems, defective equipment
or unsafe behaviors.
Safety inspections/reviews can be done daily or at
regular intervals, depending on the nature of the work
activities, especially when there is any hidden
danger or toxic risk or when any new process is
established. A specific inspection/review should be
performed before work starts. The necessary
details which should be included are details of the
hazard’s severity, work conditions, etc.
The responsibilities and roles should be divided and
assigned to each position. The assigned personnel
should have sufficient knowledge and expertise on
the machine and equipment’s structure, condition
and work process. The facility manager or his
designated person who is familiar with the workplace
should be in charge of the inspection/review.
An inspector or auditor shall know what is to be
inspected, i.e., hazards from machines or electrical
appliances, chemical & mechanical hazards,
hazards of falling from height or dangers from
falling/dropped objects, etc.
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Inspection/Review should be carried out as a
routine activity and has the following benefits:
• To identify existing practices & behaviors of our
workforce.
• To discover the actual situation of the workplace
and find any potential hazards, i.e. unsafe
conditions, substandard equipment and tools.
• To identify the gap of Chevron OE processes/
procedures, i.e. BBS, PTW, LO/TO, JHA,
Working At Height, Rigging and Lifting, etc.
7.9 OE/ HES MEETINGS
OE/HES general meeting shall be held weekly or
bi-weekly as outlined by each Facility and involve all
personnel on board. The OIM/Facility Manager shall
decide the agenda for this meeting. The workforce
participants shall consider the current relevant
topics, and minutes of the meeting shall be recorded.
As a minimum, the meeting should include:
• Review of minutes from previous meeting.
• Update on outstanding action items raised
by employees and contract personnel which
impact on IFO.
• Share lesson learns from any serious
hazards, near miss or incident occurrence
from the previous week.
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• Any scheduled HES training for drilling
personnel.
• Review of significant BBS cards.
• Forseeable Risks that may affect IFO.
Prior to starting a new task, a “Pre-job” or toolbox
meeting of the supervisor and members of the crew
shall be held to discuss job planning, job
assignments, any unique or unusual hazards, and
how to avoid such hazards. A “Pre-job” meeting shall
be held prior to the start of all non-routine work and
when conditions have changed from the initial toolbox
meeting.
In addition, safety committee, pre-tour and other
specific safety meetings shall be held as outlined by
Chevron Thailand standard and requirements.
Two way communication shall be used at all safety
meetings to motivate the workforce’s involvement in
improving facility safety performance.
7.10 OE/ HES TRAINING
OE/HES training will be provided to all employees &
contractors, especially in the requirements and
processes outlined in Chevron OEMS.
Based on the scope of work, it is Chevron’s
expectation that existing personnel and SSE are
adequately and appropriately trained before
commencing their scope of work.
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The following training requirements will be adhered
to:
• Emergency response procedures will form
an integral part of the training given to all
employees and contractors assigned
specific emergency response duties.
Regular emergency drills will be performed,
debriefed and documented.
• All employees and contractors will have
undertaken the specific HES training
required for their job position and in
accordance with Chevron OE processes &
requirements, i.e. T-BOSIET (HUET / Sea
Survival, fire-fighting, first aid), rigging, crane
and lifting operation, scaffolding, Helicopter
Landing Officer (HLO), etc. to meet
Chevron requirements for each position.
• All relevant personnel working at Chevron
Thailand’s offshore locations will receive
Permit-to-Work, LO/TO, JHA, Hazard
Identification, and BBS training by Offshore
HES Specialists.
• All relevant supervisory personnel working
at Chevron Thailand’s offshore locations will
receive Safety Inspections, Emergency
Management, Root Cause Analysis, and
BBS Champion training by Chevron
Certified trainers.
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SECTION 8
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
CONTENTS:
8.1 General ................................................................ 1
8.2 Fire Protection ..................................................... 2
8.3 Reporting An Emergency .................................... 5
8.4 Actions During Emergencies ............................... 6
• Fire ................................................................ 6
• Injury ............................................................. 7
• Electrical Injury ............................................. 8
• Man Overboard ............................................. 8
• Leak Or Spill ................................................. 9
• Abandonment ............................................. 10
• Life Saving Appliances ............................... 10
• Putting Out Clothing Fire ............................. 11
• General Rules for the Treatment of an
Unconscious Casualty ................................ 12
• Recovery Position ....................................... 12
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8.1 GENERAL
Each Chevron Facility has posted “Emergency
Station Bills” which detail how personnel are alerted
to an emergency and the actions to be taken during
an emergency. The Emergency Station Bill also
assigns personnel to emergency positions (key
individuals) by job classification. (The duties for each
key position are covered by a checklist located in
the Emergency Response Procedures).
Additionally, each Chevron Offshore Facility has a
posted Emergency Equipment Layout Diagram or
Fire Control Plan to alert all personnel as to the
location and availability of emergency equipment.
Each Chevron facility has a place designated for used
fire extinguishers. Notify your supervisor when an
extinguisher has been used or is missing.
Emergency showers and eye wash stations are
located in areas where chemicals are stored or
handled. Employees who work in the area shall be
familiar with the location and use of the showers and
eye washers.
To become fully familiar with the details of the
Chevron Emergency Response Procedures and
personnel responsibilities, you should consult the
Emergency Response Plan for your facility and
familiarize yourself with the Emergency
Organization and the Checklists for the various
emergency positions.
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Medical assistance is available at all locations. In
addition, First Aid Kits are permanently located at
each facility. If supplies are used, they must be
reported so that they may be replaced.
If your job function is identified as a “key individual”,
you should obtain a copy of your Emergency
Response Battle Book and have it posted or readily
available at your normal work location or Emergency
Station. Keep a copy on your person at all times as
a ready reference.
Finally, if your job function is not specifically
identified as a Key Individual, you should still
consult the Emergency Station Bill and know your
responsibility and action if an emergency arises.
8.2 FIRE PROTECTION
General
• Portable fire extinguishers are considered initial
fire-fighting equipment. They are designed for
fires of limited size and their duration of
discharge of extinguishing agent is short.
• Usually, water is the most practical and readily
available fire control and extinguishing agent.
Provisions for piped water should be considered
in most installations.
• Each employee assigned to a facility should
know how to inspect and use the fire-fighting
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equipment available to them. The equipment is
there to protect both the personnel and the
Company facility.
• Visual (monthly) inspection means a visual check
of fire protection systems and equipment to
ensure that they are in place, charged and ready
for use in the event a fire. Visual inspections
shall be performed at least monthly on all fire
fighting equipment and documented
referencing its station number.
• A maintenance (annual) inspection differs from
a visual inspection in that it requires an
operational check of the internal fittings,
mechanisms and agents.
• Extinguishers shall be visually inspected to
ensure that they are in their designated places,
they have not been tampered with or activated,
and that obvious physical damage, corrosion or
other impairment is detected. Foam stations,
fire hose reels, fixed systems, etc. shall be
inspected monthly to ensure that they have not
been tampered with or activated.
• Extinguishers shall have seals to indicate that
the extinguisher has not been activated. If an
extinguisher is found with a broken or missing
seal, the extinguisher shall have a complete
maintenance inspection to ensure it has not been
activated.
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• Maintenance inspections will be performed per
requirements of the Facility on all fire protection
systems. These include hand-held portables,
wheeled units, and fixed systems (CO2, foam
and dry chemical).
Firewater & Foam Systems
• Foam tests shall be performed at least
annually.
• Offshore water system shall be flushed and
inspected monthly for proper operation.
• All pumps for fire water systems shall be test
operated weekly for proper operation.
• Fire hoses at offshore facilities should be either
1 1/2 inch or 1 1/4 inch (3.8 centimeters or 3.2
centimeters) hard rubber hose with a hydrostatic
test pressure of at least 250 psig (1724 Kpa).
Maximum hose length for the 1 1/2 inch (3.8
centimeters) hose is 100 feet (30.5 meters).
Maximum hose length for the 1 1/4 inch (3.2
centimeters) hose is 125 feet (38.1 meters).
• Each fire water hose shall have an adjustable
nozzle. Nozzles shall be adjustable so that they
can discharge a spray or straight stream and be
shut off. Nozzles should be constructed of
materials resistant to corrosion.
• Fire hose reels shall have a solid hose drum to
prevent hose pressure from damaging the drum
and shall be equipped with hard rubber hose.
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• The fire fighting hose reel stations with foam shall
use Ansul 3% AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming
Foam). These hoses shall have 95 gallons per
minute (gal/min) adjustable nozzles to match the
95 gal/min (359 liters/min) foam eductors.
8.3 REPORTING AN EMERGENCY
If You Discover An Abnormal, Hazardous, Or
Emergency Condition
IMMEDIATELY TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS!
1. Sound the alarm and announce the situation
and location over the PA System 3 times (or
if appropriate, report the situation and location
to the control room/radio room or dial the
Facility Emergency Number.)
2. Back off, observe, and assess the situation from
a safe position.
3. Take action only if qualified and safe (do not put
yourself at risk).
4. Report any changes to the Control Room/Radio
Room or to the facility emergency number until
help arrives.
5. Proceed to your assigned emergency or muster
station when relieved by the Onsite Response
Team.
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6. Report to your Emergency or Lifeboat Muster
Point/Station for the head count, buddy-up, and
await further instructions.
8.4 ACTIONS DURING EMERGENCIES
If you are an observer at the scene of an emergency,
your prompt action can minimize the danger to
yourself and others. In all cases, try to make a
mental note of the situation as you found it. Your
recollection will be vital later when trying to
determine the cause of the incident and to prevent a
recurrence.
Some action guidelines for an observer at the scene
of an emergency situation are given below.
Fire:
A person discovering a fire should:
• Immediately activate the fire alarm.
• Establish an escape route.
• Notify the emergency number, report the
location and extent of the fire, details of any
person(s) trapped or injured and give your name,
and location. If available, use the Gaitronics
System to make an emergency PA
announcement.
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• If the fire is in an area not protected by
automatic systems, attempt to fight the fire
using available extinguisher and until relieved
by the Onsite Response Team. Remember, do
not put yourself or others at risk.
• When relieved or instructed, proceed to your
designated muster point/station.
Injury:
A person discovering someone injured should:
• Not Assume Death
• Notify Emergency number, or Control Room or
Radio Room immediately.
• Administer first aid if trained to do so. Do not
move the injured person until instructed by a
qualified doctor or medic.
• Keep the injured person warm.
• Stay with the injured person until medical help
arrives.
• Escort the injured person to receive treatment,
if he is conscious and able to walk.
• Do not disturb anything in the vicinity unless
there is a threat to safety. Prevent unauthorized
entry to the scene.
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Electrical Injury:
• Do Not Touch The Person
• Try to isolate the electrical power.
• If this is not possible, use a wooden object
(scaffold plank, brush handle) to push the
person away from the electrical source, or to
push the electrical source away from the
person.
• Administer first aid if trained to do so.
Man Overboard:
When discovering a man overboard, you should:
• Immediately throw a life ring or other floating
object to the man overboard person in order to
assist him and/or mark his position as the body
drifts.
• Shout MAN OVERBOARD and continue
shouting until others are alerted.
• KEEP HIM IN VIEW and assess his rate and
direction of drift.
• Instruct someone in the vicinity to use the PA
system and raise the alarm or dial the emergency
number and give the following information:
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a. MAN OVERBOARD
b. location in water (direction, distance).
c. name of man overboard (if known).
d. your name and current location.
e. if there is no one in the vicinity and only as a
last resort, leave the scene to broadcast the
man overboard alarm.
f. continue observation until relieved.
Leak or Spill:
A person discovering a leak or spill should:
• Warn other personnel in the area.
• Leave the area as quickly as possible while
holding your breath.
• Ensure the alarm is raised.
• Switch off portable tools, etc.: do nothing which
could cause a spark or source of ignition.
• Proceed as for a general alarm.
Hydrocarbon liquids and gases when leaking or
spilled may accumulate and remain in enclosed
spaces. When the presence of gas is suspected,
entry to the area is restricted to trained personnel
under supervision, wearing compressed air
breathing apparatus.
The risk of fire increases considerably when gas is
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present and therefore tools or materials capable of
producing a spark must not be used.
Abandonment:
The decision to abandon an offshore facility will be
taken only by the OIM (fixed platforms), Barge
Master/Captain (floating facilities) or their designated
alternates. Wherever possible, non-essential
personnel or Evacuees will be evacuated first and
emergency personnel will remain on board to
contain the incident.
The safest method for evacuation will be chosen
depending upon weather conditions, equipment
status, etc. The main methods are:
• helicopter evacuation
• crew/supply boat
• evacuation by lifeboat/life raft
Other options will be considered based on the
conditions at the time.
Life Saving Appliances:
Ring Life Buoys - Each facility is provided with ring
life buoys. If you see someone fall into the water,
immediately throw a ring life buoy as close to the
person as possible and keep the person in sight while
calling out for help.
Life Jackets - Each cabin is provided with a life jacket
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for each person, additional life jackets are stowed
adjacent to the lifeboats.
Life Rafts - All facilities are provided with life rafts.
Know where they are located, how to launch them
and how to get on them after they have been
launched. Always wear a life jacket while lowering
and boarding a life raft.
Survival Capsule (Lifeboats) - Each central
processing facility and drilling rig is equipped with
survival capsules to accommodate the personnel
expected to be on board. Know where they are and
how to get to them. When you reach a survival
capsule, standby for instructions from one of the
trained crew members who is responsible for
launching and operating the survival capsule.
Putting out Clothing Fire:
To avoid fanning the flames, do not run.
a. If possible, wrap your self in a rug, blanket or
woolen coat and shout for help. Wrap it around
the neck first and then drop to the floor and roll
over slowly.
b. Avoid inhaling the flames. Put your hands on
opposite shoulders and pull the arms against
your face for protection.
c. If water is near, douse yourself and roll in the
spilled water on the floor.
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d. If clothing of another person ignites, use similar
measures and shout for help. If water is handy,
apply immediately.
General Rules for the Treatment of an
Unconscious Casualty:
If the casualty’s breathing begins to fail or stop,
immediately commence artificial ventilation.
If the heart has stopped beating, start chest
compression whilst continuing to give artificial
ventilation.
Always control any serious bleeding.
Having completed the above, and unless a fracture
is suspected, place the victim in the recovery
position to prevent inhalation of saliva or vomit. Stay
with victim and monitor his condition.
Recovery Position:
To turn a casualty when lying on his back into the
recovery position, kneel at the side of the casualty,
turn this head towards you.
Place the casualty’s nearest arm close to his side, if
possible placing his hand under his hip, palm
upwards. Bring far arm over the front of chest. Cross
far leg over near leg.
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Grasp casualty’s clothing at far hip and pull him
towards you, protecting his head with your other
hand.
Whilst supporting casualty on his side against your
thighs, bend his upper leg well forward at hip and
knee.
Tilt casualty’s head to ensure open and clear
airway. Check that casualty’s lower arm is clear at
back. Place other arm bent at the elbow with the
upper arm square to the body.
Cover casualty with blanket and, if possible, place
one under him.
Do Not Give The Casualty A Drink.
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AFFF Aqueous Film Forming Foam
API RP American Petroleum Institute
Recommended Practice
BBS Behavior Based Safety
Bosun Boatswain
CPP Central Processing Platform
dBA or dB (A) decibels A
FRC Frame Retardant Clothing
FPSO Floating Production Storage and
Offloading
FSO Floating Storage Offloading
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide
HazOb Hazard Observation
HLO Helicopter Landing Officer
HUET Helicopter Underwater Escape
(Egress) Training
IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and
Health
IFO Incident Free Operation
IT Information Technology
JHA Job Hazard Analysis
LO/TO Lock-Out/ Tag-Out
LQ Living Quarter
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
OE Operational Excellence
OE/ HES Operational Excellence/ Health,
Environment and Safety
OEMS Operational Excellence Management
System
OIM Offshore Installation Manager
PA Public Address
PIC Person-In-Charge
PLE Portable Lifting Equipment
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
ppm parts per million
PTW Permit to Work
SCBA Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
SSE Short Service Employees
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
SWL Safe Working Load
T-BOSIET Tropical Basic Offshore Safety
Induction and Emergency Training
TWA Time Weighted Average
UL Underwriter’s Laboratory
For more information, please contact
OE/HES and Security
66 02 545 5445 or 5082
