PHSE-13-P02 - Occupational Exposure Management

Health, Safety, Environment and Community
Management System
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Occupational Exposure Management
PETROLEUM CSG
HSEC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROCEDURE
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE MANAGEMENT
Petroleum HSEC Procedure No: PHSE-13-P02

Date: September 17, 2012
Revision: 2.1
Owner: Kim Phillips, Occupational Health and Hygiene Manager

Approver: Kristen Ray, Vice President HSEC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE.................................................................................................................3
2.0 SCOPE .....................................................................................................................3
3.0 REFERENCES ..........................................................................................................4
4.0 DEFINITIONS ...........................................................................................................4
5.0 PROCEDURE(S).......................................................................................................4
5.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................4
5.2 Baseline Assessment...........................................................................................5
5.3 Exposure Control Plan ....................................................................................... 12
5.4 Reporting ............................................................................................................ 14
5.5 Management Review .......................................................................................... 15
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................... 16
6.1 All Personnel ...................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Function Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist.................................... 16
6.3 Function Occupational Health & Hygiene Manager ......................................... 16
6.4 Operational HSEC Manager/Specialist (Production Unit/Project/WWD/GGO) 16
6.5 Responsible Line Manager ................................................................................... 17
7.0 RECORDS .............................................................................................................. 17
8.0 VARIANCES ........................................................................................................... 18
9.0 UPDATES TO THIS DOCUMENT ........................................................................... 18
10.0 ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................... 18
10.1 Process Flowchart............................................................................................ 19
10.2 Methods of analysis and exposure assessment ............................................ 20
10.3 Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)............................................................ 21
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1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Procedure is to:
Define requirements for managing occupational exposures associated with BHP

Billiton Petroleum Operations.
Provide information and guidance to managers for the implementation of this
procedure within BHP Billiton Petroleum.
Ensure occupational exposure management processes meet corporate, industry
and legislative requirements at a minimum.
Establish the types of occupational exposure monitoring that must be conducted
to establish workplace exposures.
Minimize adverse health effects of exposure to hazardous agents to personnel.
2.0 SCOPE
Where there is a conflict between legislation and Petroleum requirements, the more
stringent standard prevails while ensuring legal compliance requirements are met. This
procedure applies to BHP Billiton Petroleum Operations as indicated below.
Office
/
Short-Term
Projects and Rigs
Long-Term Projects
Production / Long -Term

Rigs
Section 5.2.1
Applicable
Applicable
Applicable
Section 5.2.2
N/A
Applicable
Applicable
Applicable
Applicable
Applicable
Section 5.4.1
N/A
Applicable
Applicable
Section 5.4.2
N/A
N/A
Applicable
Applicable
Applicable
Applicable
Section 5.3
Section 5.5
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3.0 REFERENCES
BHP Billiton Petroleum HSEC Management System Framework

Baseline Exposure Tool
Bow Tie Procedure
HSEC Risk Matrix
Fatigue Management
Hearing Conservation
Respiratory Protection
Medical Assessment Procedure
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) A Strategy for Assessing and
Managing Occupational Exposures, 3rd Edition
OSHA 1910.1020 - Access to employee exposure and medical records.
4.0 DEFINITIONS
Please see the Petroleum HSEC Glossary for a comprehensive list of defined terms and
the following terms from this Procedure:
Biological exposure index (BEI)
Lands 95% UCL
Upper Confidence Limit (UCL)
5.0 PROCEDURE(S)
5.1 Introduction
Assessment of occupational exposure risks must be conducted for all BHP Billiton
Petroleum Operations as well as projects for Exploration and Development directly
supervised by BHP Billiton employees. This procedure outlines the steps necessary to
establish baseline exposures, determine the need for exposure controls, and report
outcomes of monitoring activities.
Occupational exposure management requires the following steps:
Baseline Assessment
o Exposure Risk Profile
o Quantitative Exposure Assessment
Exposure Control Plan
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Reporting
Management Review
Annual Self- Assessment
The Baseline Exposure Tool is used only in conjunction with this procedure. It is a single
source repository for analyzed baseline exposure data relating to occupational hygiene
risks. When the Baseline Exposure Tool is completed, it must be sent to the Petroleum
Occupational Health and Hygiene Manger for endorsement.
5.2 Baseline Assessment

Initiate the baseline assessment by engaging with the Petroleum Occupational Health
and Hygiene function.
A baseline assessment is considered complete when both the exposure risk profile and
quantitative assessment are completed and results have been entered into the Baseline
Exposure Tool and endorsed by the Occupational Health and Hygiene function.
5.2.1 Exposure Risk Profile

The Responsible Line Manager must assign a group of employees with operations,
maintenance, process and HSEC experience to make a determination or estimate of
potential exposure to personnel in defined Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs). At a
minimum the group must be led by an HSEC representative and the results reviewed by
a competent occupational hygiene professional.
5.2.1.1 Define Similar Exposure Groups
A Similar Exposure Group (SEG) is comprised of those personnel who, over a

period of work, are expected to have at least 80% similar exposures to
hazardous agents.
Open a new copy of the Baseline Exposure Tool for each Business Unit being
assessed and complete the Define SEGs tab.
Group personnel job titles, which have similar exposures, in the column Position
Names. Give each SEG an identifiable name. Also, document:
o Description of primary tasks
o Shift rotation (First, Second, Third, Rotating, Days, Nights, etc.)
o Shift length (Scheduled hours per shift)
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o
o
o
o
Work period (Scheduled days in a work period)

HR job titles (As listed in human resources master data)
Number of employees in the SEG
Number of full-time contractors in the SEG
5.2.1.2 Hazardous Chemical Agents

The assessment of hazardous chemical agents must consider the type of work,
environment, processes, tools, equipment and all reasonable types of occupational
exposure for each SEG. ChemAlert and other Safety Data Sheet (SDS) sources must be
considered to determine the chemicals in need of assessment. Chemical agents that
must be considered include:
Dusts, Fumes, Vapors, Mists, Gases, Liquids, and Fibers

Chemicals considered to be carcinogenic by IARC
Chemicals identified as mutagenic, sensitizing, or cause reproductive harm.
Specific chemicals listed in Section 10.3
Populate the Hazardous Chemical Agents tab, listing as many chemical agents as
present a reasonable risk of exposure to personnel. Populate the table with as much
information about the chemical as can be reasonably attained.
SEG exposed
Mutagenic hazard
Specific Task
Skin Notation
Product name
Biological Exposure Index
Chemical agent names
Target Organ/System
CAS number
Molecular Weight
Known Additive or Synergistic

Effects
Vapor Pressure ( in millimeters

of Mercury)
Odor Threshold
BHPB 8 hour OEL
12 hour adjusted OEL
Short term exposure limit or

ceiling limit
Source used for each OEL
Log Octanol/Water Partition

Coefficient
IARC Rating
Sensitizing hazard
Reproductive hazard
Those agents identified as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxin, sensitizer, or skin

notation must be assessed. The on-line tool MiXie must be used to assess whether the
chemical agents have any potential synergistic or additive effect with other agents in the
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SEG. List any synergistic or additive agents in the Known Additive or Synergistic Effects
column on the Hazardous Chemical Agents tab.
An assessment rating is assigned by ranking health factors and exposure factors of each
chemical on the Hazardous Chemical Agents tab. Factors are given an A D rating
which are combined to produce an final assessment rating.
Health Factors include:
8 Hour OEL
Health Effect
Health Hazard Rating NFPA/HMIS
IARC Class
Exposure Factors include:
Quantity/Strength
Process Control
Frequency of Contact
The assessment rating is automatically calculated to determine the risk profile of the
exposure. This rating is transferred to the Characterize Exposures tab.
5.2.1.3 Characterize Exposures

The baseline assessment must consider the type of work, environment, processes,
tools, equipment and all reasonable types of occupational exposure for each SEG.
Populate the Characterize Exposures tab, listing agents and associated assessment
ratings from the Hazardous Chemical Agents tab. Additional exposure agents that must
be considered include:
Physical Hazards (Noise, Heat Stress, Hand-Arm Vibration, Whole-Body

Vibration, NORM, Ionizing Radiation Sources, Electromagnetic Fields, Ultraviolet
Light)
o Other physical hazards if present. (Cold Stress, Microwave, Laser, etc)
Ergonomic Risks
Biological Risks (Legionella, Malaria, Fungi, etc)
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5.2.1.4 Prioritize Exposure Groups

Prioritize the SEG exposure risk profiles, by agreeing on the most likely exposure level
for each SEG/agent combination. Apply the following rankings:
A = High (or frequent significant) exposure.
B = Routine significant exposure.
C = Routine low level exposure
D = Infrequent exposure or not applicable.
Enter an occupational exposure limit (Attachment 10.2) for each agent and record the
ranking in the Baseline Exposure Tool by opening the Characterize Exposures tab and
completing the table.
The exposure risk profile must be reviewed and revised a minimum of every three years,
or when changes potentially affect the levels of exposure by site HSEC in conjunction
with the Petroleum Occupational Health & Hygiene Specialist.
5.2.2 Quantitative Exposure Assessment

5.2.2.1 Develop a Monitoring Strategy
The Responsible Line Manager and HSEC Specialist must engage with the Function
Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist to assist in developing a monitoring strategy
based on the SEG exposure profiles created. Refer to the Baseline Exposure Tool and
select the tab Characterize Exposures.
Any exposures ranked, A) High (or frequent significant) exposure, or B) Routine
exposure, must be quantified by personal monitoring or be addressed by an appropriate
risk assessment or survey. Workplace monitoring strategies must include time interval
durations for assessments and reassessments ensuring proper risk based
characterization of exposure profiles.
When performing personal monitoring, an appropriate number of samples must be
selected for statistical purposes. The number of samples needed is a minimum of six for
each SEG exposure profile. New baseline assessments or tasks performed infrequently
may require more or less samples to be taken depending on a variety of factors that
shall be reviewed by a competent Hygienist. Monitoring strategies shall be reviewed by
the Function Occupational Health & Hygiene Specialist or Hygienist of similar experience
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to ensure adequacy in number of samples taken. Enter the number of samples planned
in the Baseline Exposure Tool Monitoring Strategy tab.
Select the tab Quantitative Assessment. For each exposure agent determined to need
personal monitoring, select an appropriate analysis method from Attachment 10.2. Enter
the agent and method next to the appropriate SEG in the matrix. The selected method
will specify the acceptable sample collection procedure to use for personal monitoring.
After a baseline assessment is established, the sampling plan must include at least six
valid samples per exposure type at an appropriate time interval. The interval selection
must consider the justification for risk based monitoring, available resources and any
local regulatory requirements.
Campaign Monitoring (Short Term) Use where exposures are not well
controlled, quantified, a change has occurred since previous sampling period, or
the exposure is frequent or high.
Annual Monitoring - Use where exposures are high, the variability of the data
sets is high (>3), and no process changes have occurred since previous
sampling period.
Third Yearly Monitoring (Every third year) Use where exposures are routine,
the variability of the data sets is low (Standard deviation is <3), and no process
changes have occurred since previous sampling period.
5.2.2.2 Perform Scheduled Monitoring

A network of occupational hygiene preferred providers may be identified by divisional
HSE personnel and must be approved by the Occupational Health and Hygiene function.
A preferred provider must conduct all occupational hygiene services not performed by
trained BHP Billiton Petroleum employees.
Divisional HSE personnel must submit potential preferred providers for evaluation to
ensure they are capable of performing the occupational hygiene services requested.
Each provider is subject to an audit by the Occupational Health and Hygiene Function or
designee to ensure BHP Billiton Petroleum standards are maintained.
Monitoring must be supervised by a competent occupational hygiene professional.
Adequate data must be collected with each sample and at a minimum must include:
Date,
Employee/Contractor name,
Employee Number,
Work-shift,
SEG name,
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Start and Stop Time,
Monitoring equipment number,
Flow Rate,
Tasks performed,
Chemicals used,
Sample media type and identification
Randomly select SEG, shift, and person to be sampled over the monitoring period.
Using a random number generator or the RAND function in Microsoft Excel is an
acceptable way to accomplish effective randomness. Adjustments to the random
schedule and length of monitoring periods can be made to account for reasonable
exceptions, such as resource availability or the nature of operations. These adjustments
shall be made under the supervision of a qualified Industrial Hygienist.
Send completed samples to a certified laboratory whose certification is for the sampling
analysis method requested. Chain of custody forms must be followed to ensure sample
integrity. Monitoring data must be stored in an appropriate data management system.
Current calibration certificates for monitoring equipment and original laboratory results
must be included in monitoring reports.
5.2.2.3 Statistical Analysis of Results

Statistically analyze monitoring data to quantify the exposure profile of each SEG. If
shifts are longer than eight hours, the OEL must be adjusted and recorded in the
Baseline Exposure Tool tab, Quantitative Assessment. Shift adjustment is determined
using the Utility for the adjustment of TWA from the IRSST organization. Use the shift
adjusted OEL in place of the standard OEL for purposes of determining overexposure.
Noise exposure assessments for extended work shifts shall follow the methods outlined
in Section 10.3 ensuring that results are normalized for an 8 hr shift.
Where applicable standards or OELs do not exist for an agent of concern consideration
shall be given to establishing an OEL or equivalent under the advice from the
Occupational Health & Hygiene Function. Additional resources for determining an
acceptable OEL as well as workplace controls may be needed and should be assessed
on a case-by-case basis.
Use LogNorm2, IHSTAT, IHDA-LE, or another statistical program that analyzes data
with respect to population statistics and 95% upper confidence limit (UCL). Group and
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analyze the data with respect to the defined SEG. Enter the statistical results in the
Baseline Exposure Tool tab Quantitative Assessment.
For data sets with a Normal distribution use the 95% Upper Confidence Limit(UCL) to
compare to the OEL of the agent. For data sets with a Lognormal distribution, compare
the Lands 95% UCL to the OEL of the agent. Rank SEGs using the statistical data as:
a) Possibly exceeding the OEL / Significant Risk,
b) Possibly exceeding 50% of the OEL / Moderate Risk,
c) Possibly exceeding 10% of the OEL / Low Risk,
d) Unlikely to exceed 10% of the OEL,
Enter the ranking results in the Baseline Exposure Tool tab Quantitative Assessment
under the column Final Classification.
5.2.2.4 Assessment of Exposure Groups

Re-rank the exposures in the Baseline Exposure Tool tab Characterize Exposures,
taking into account the final classification in the Quantitative Assessment tab, and then
applying the following rankings:
a) Possibly exceeding the OEL / Significant Risk,
b) Possibly exceeding 50% of the OEL / Moderate Risk,
c) Possibly exceeding 10% of the OEL / Low Risk,
d) Unlikely to exceed 10% of the OEL,
e) Exposure Negligible or does not apply.
Enter the results into the Baseline Exposure Tool in the Baseline Exposures tab. Each
time a monitoring cycle is completed the Baseline Exposure Tool must be updated.
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5.3 Exposure Control Plan
5.3.1 Exposure Control Plan Actions

The Responsible Line Manager, with support from the HSEC Specialist must initiate the
exposure control plan process and assign appropriate personnel to compile the relevant
portions of an Exposure Control Plan document.
5.3.2 Bowtie Assessment

The BowTieXP software or equivalent must be used to develop a bowtie document for
each SEG exposure agent quantitatively ranked Possibly exceeding the OEL /
Significant Risk in the baseline assessment. Fill out the following fields as thoroughly
as possible to capture the best assessment of existing controls. Owners must be
identified for each control and actions assigned accordingly.
Hazard = Agent of exposure.
Top Event = Exposure over the limit.
Threat = Source of exposure.
Consequence = Adverse outcome due to exposure.
Preventative Control = Controls that prevent the exposure from occurring
Mitigating Control = Controls that mitigate the effects of the exposure.
Controls require:
o
Activity = Program, activity or procedure that regulates the control.
Responsible = Role of the person responsible for the control.
Effectiveness = Effectiveness of the control in relation to the

intended attenuation or specification.
5.3.3 Exposure Reduction Planning

The Responsible Line Manager, with the support of the HSEC specialist must initiate a
planning meeting with a group of employees with workplace, process and/or professional
experience who can assess the best opportunities for exposure reduction. Completed
bowtie assessments and quantitative exposure records can be used to identify sources
of exposure that can be addressed with additional controls and create a prioritized
control list of potential exposure reduction projects.
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Third party contractor specialists can be engaged to assist in identifying solutions for
exposure reduction. These specialists must be approved by the Petroleum Occupational
Health and Hygiene function.
Exposure reduction projects must describe at a minimum:
Agents of concern with associated OELs
Start and completion dates
Expected exposure reduction (dB, PPM, mg/m, ect) based on OEL
Number of personnel benefited by reduced exposure
Project responsibilities
Budget requirements
Maintenance of controls implemented
Process for monitoring effectiveness of controls
5.3.4 Health Surveillance

Operational HSEC teams shall review the completed Baseline Exposure Tool tab
Baseline Assessment. A health surveillance program must be in place to provide for
appropriate management of health risks where SEG exposures are classified as:
Possibly exceeding the OEL / Significant Risk,
Possibly exceeding 50% of the OEL / Moderate Risk,
Possibly exceeding 50% of the OEL.
For SEG exposures to noise where the 95% UCL exceeds 80 dB(A), the Hearing
Conservation Procedure must be implemented.
For SEG exposures where the Lands 95% UCL exceed 50% of the OEL, and a
respiratory hazard exists, the Respiratory Protection Procedure must be implemented.
For SEG exposures where the Lands 95% UCL exceed 50% of the OEL and a BEI
notation exists in Attachment 10.2, biological monitoring must be implemented.
Biological monitoring must be conducted by trained and competent technicians

and certified laboratories. Equipment used must be calibrated and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
The test method, frequency and type of monitoring must be verified by a

competent Occupational Hygienist
Biological monitoring data must be treated as confidential medical records.

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5.4 Reporting
5.4.1 Exposure Monitoring Results

Operational HSEC managers shall ensure individual and SEG monitoring results are
distributed to personnel who participated in the exposure monitoring or are in effected
groups. Care should be taken to promote confidentiality when reports are distributed to
more than one employee. Education as to the potential health effects and relevant
control measures should also be given as needed.
5.4.2 Health Surveillance Results

Approved Preferred Providers shall be used to provide medical surveillance services.
Operational HSEC Specialists shall report the results of health surveillance and incidents
of occupational illness to affected personnel.
The above mentioned entities shall report biological monitoring results to personnel who
participated in the exposure monitoring. The interpretation of the results must take into
account the age, gender and health of the personnel.
The Occupational Health and Hygiene Function, in conjunction with relevant medical
specialists, shall analyze the results of health surveillance and incidents of occupational
illnesses in relation to the SEG exposures and report the results to relevant
stakeholders. (For example, review audiometric testing results and cases of noise
induced hearing loss against baseline noise exposures.)
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5.5 Management Review
At the completion of a baseline update or on an annual basis, the Function Health and
Hygiene Specialist shall conduct a review with the relevant Operational HSEC Manager.
5.5.1 Occupational Exposure Review

Status of SEG exposures exceeding the OEL:
The Function Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist shall review the
baseline exposure results and identify the SEGs ranked Possibly exceeding
the OEL or Possibly exceeding 50% of the OEL. Site management will
review the SEGs exposed, the agent or agents of exposure, the number of
persons exposed, and identify what controls are in place to minimize the
exposures.
5.5.2 Exposure Control Plan Review

Operational HSEC teams shall review Exposure Control Plans including bowties for
each agent identified by the exposure control process. Review with line management the
effectiveness of existing exposure controls and need for additional control measures.
5.5.3 Occupational Illness Review

The Function Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist will review occupational
illnesses annually and prioritize emerging trends for further exposure control
assessments.
5.5.4 Recommendations for Improvement

All employees should make recommendations for occupational hygiene program
improvement where needed. Operational HSEC teams shall assign actions to personnel
as necessary and set reasonable dates for completion. They shall initiate a project
framework when significant changes are required to control exposures.
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6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 All Personnel
Manage individual factors that affect occupational exposures, including correctly

wearing personal protective equipment.
Make recommendations for occupational hygiene program improvement where
needed.
Participate in assessing exposure risks and implementation of control measures.
Identify, monitor and report any exposure risks.
Alert a line supervisor of any exposure risks or issues affecting to him/her or a
co-worker.
6.2 Function Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist

Comply with the procedure where an Occupational Hygienist is required to
oversee or perform the work specified.
Provide occupational hygiene advice for Company operations.
Approve occupational hygiene service providers and laboratories.
Provide assistance in developing a monitoring strategy.
Recommend controls, according to the hierarchy of controls, in response to
identified exposure risks.
Anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control exposures risks.
Review occupational hygiene events to ensure correct reporting, investigation
and corrective action as appropriate.
6.3 Function Occupational Health & Hygiene Manager
Comply with the procedure where an Occupational Health & Hygiene Manager is
required to oversee or perform the work specified
Approve revisions of this document on an annual basis or as needed for the
document to remain current.
Review occupational illness, relevant medical documents, & biological monitoring
events as needed to ensure correct reporting, investigation and corrective
actions.
Perform periodic audits to assure compliance with this procedure.
6.4 Operational HSEC Manager/Specialist (Production Unit/Project/WWD/GGO)
Implement this procedure where BHP Billiton personnel are performing controlled
activities.
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Obtain occupational hygiene resources when competent occupational hygiene

professionals are required in consultation with the Function Occupational Health
and Hygiene Group.
Provide timely advice, support and assistance to Managers in the implementation
of this procedure.
Ensure all personnel have access to relevant education, information and
assistance with regard to occupational hygiene.
Maintain records of attendance at education sessions of all personnel.
Provide guidance and support to site personnel regarding workplace exposure
controls as described in their site specific procedures.
Liaises with the Function Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist to develop
and implement programs to control exposure risks.
Ensure that HSEC events are reported, investigated and corrective action taken
as appropriate.
Ensures that annual reviews of the baseline exposure tool and exposure control
programs is performed.
6.5 Responsible Line Manager
Ensure that persons under their control participate in exposure monitoring when
required.
Ensure that investigations resulting from occupational exposure reporting occur
in a timely fashion.
Provide the necessary resources to manage site exposure risks and control
plans.
Liaise with site safety to provide the necessary resources to complete annual
self-assessment of occupational hygiene procedures and control plans.
Follow up on actions resulting from occupational hygiene exposure investigations
and exposure control plan findings.
7.0 RECORDS
The following records are maintained to show objective evidence of compliance with this
procedure. All records used in a monitoring campaign must be stored in a separate and
identifiable folder in the Documentum file structure or Medgate as required.
Baseline Exposure Tool - Defines SEGs, exposure profiles, and documents the
qualitative and qualitative exposure assessments.
Sampling forms or sheets.
Laboratory analysis reports.
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Direct read instrumentation data.

Data statistical analysis results. (example: IHStat, LogNorm2, IHDA-LE, or
Medgate)
Monitoring equipment calibration certificates.
Analysis laboratory certifications.
All medical and exposure records relevant to an individual are available for review upon
request.
8.0 VARIANCES
Any planned deviations from the requirements of this procedure shall be recorded on
Petroleum HSEC Variance Form and submitted to Petroleum HSE Systems Support.
Variances to this procedure must be approved by:
1. Occupational Health and Hygiene Manager
9.0 UPDATES TO THIS DOCUMENT

This is a Petroleum HSEC Controlled Document. Requests for updates to Petroleum
HSEC Controlled Documents shall be documented on the Petroleum HSEC Document
Proposal and Review Form and sent to the Petroleum HSE Systems Support email in
the GAL.
10.0 ATTACHMENTS
10.1 Process Flowchart
10.2 Methods of analysis and exposure assessment
10.3 Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)
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10.1 Process Flowchart
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10.2 Methods of analysis and exposure assessment
Assessment
Methodology that is consistent with
Exposure assessment and

reassessment
Sections I and II of the American Industrial Hygiene Associations A Strategy for Assessing and
rd
Managing Occupational Exposures 3 Edition, and use the specific methods and OELs contained in the
attachment 10.3.
Aerosol sampling
ISO TR 7708:1995 Air quality - Particle size fraction definitions for health-related sampling.
UK Health & Safety Executive, Health and Safety Laboratory MDHS 14/3 General methods for sampling
and gravimetric analysis of respirable and inhalable dust.
ISO 10882-1 Second edition 2011-101: Health and safety in welding and allied processes
Sampling of airborne particles and gases in the operators breathing zone Part 1 Sampling
of airborne particles.
Chemical analysis of
samples
US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Manual of Analytical Methods
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nmam/
UK Health and Safety Executive, Methods for the Determination of Hazardous Substances
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/mdhs/index.htm
US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Sampling and analytical methods,
http://www.osha.gov/dts/sltc/methods/index.html
ISO 15202 series, Workplace air Determination of metals and metalloids in airborne
particulate matter by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry.
Comparing exposure to
OELs
Use of Lands 95% upper confidence limit of the mean exposure.
Biological monitoring
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) and
use either ACGIH Biological Exposure Indices or other recognized index.
Internationalsos (login to the members website using the membership number 12ACMA000050) or other
recognized authority to assess infectious disease risk.
Infectious disease
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10.3 Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)
The following tables of BHP Billiton OELs must be used to assess exposure to airborne substances and physical agents. OELs for agents
not listed must be taken from the HSE Workplace Exposure limits (WELs) published by the UK HSE in EH40/2005, as amended. Any
further unlisted OELs must be addressed with the Occupational Health and Hygiene Analyst.
Substance
Chemical
Abstract
Number
(CAS)
Arsenic and soluble compounds as As
7440-38-2
BHP Billiton 8hr OEL (mg/m

unless other units listed)
TWA 0.01 (I)
Benzene
71-43-2
TWA 0.5 PPM
Cadmium dusts and salts as Cd
7440-43-9
TWA 0.01 (I)
Carbon monoxide
630-08-01
TWA 30 PPM
TWA 2.0 (R)
Coal mine dust: respirable
BHP Billiton
Notation
12hr OEL
IARC Group 1
STEL 2.5 PPM
IARC Group 1; Skin; BEI

IARC Group 1
STEL (See note)
BEI
Coal tar pitch volatiles total as benzene soluble

fraction of total particulate matter
65996-93-2
Benzo(a)pyrene
50-32-8
TWA 0.1 Benzene soluble fraction

TWA 0.07 Cyclohexane soluble fraction
TWA 1 g/m3
7440-48-4
TWA 0.02 (I)
IARC Group 2B; BEI
TWA 0.1
IARC Group 1
Cobalt - elemental and inorganic compounds, as

Co
Diesel particulate as elemental carbon
7439-92-1
TWA 0.15 (I)
Manganese (all forms), as Mn
7439-96-5
TWA 0.5 (I)
Mercury: elemental vapor and inorganic

compounds as Hg
7439-97-6
TWA 0.025 (I)
Molybdenum: soluble compounds as Mo
7439-98-7
Nickel: insoluble compounds, as Ni
Various
TWA 0.5(R)
TWA 0.05 (I)
Lead: inorganic dusts and fumes
Particulates not otherwise specified (PNOS)

Sulphur dioxide
7446-09-5
IARC Group 2A; BEI

TWA 0.1 (R)
Skin; BEI
IARC Group 1;
TWA 10 (I)
TWA 3 (R)
TWA 2.0 PPM
STEL 5.0 PPM
Sulphuric acid (Thoracic fraction)
7664-93-9
TWA 0.2
Trichloroethylene
79-01-6
TWA 50 PPM
IARC Group 1; BEI
IARC Group 1
STEL 100 PPM
BEI
NOTES
(R)
Measured as respirable dust
TWA
8 hour time weighted average
(I)
Measured as inhalable dust

Ceiling limit
STEL
BEI
15 minute time weighted average

Biological Exposure Index
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Physical agent
Noise
Standard for assessment of exposure

Calculation of the A-weighted noise exposure level normalized to an 8-hour working day daily
noise exposure level, adjusted for shift length as per: Australian/New Zealand Standard Occupational noise
management Part 1: Measurement and assessment of noise emission and exposure AS/NZS 1269.1:2005
Sections 9.3 & 9.4, or equivalent Standard.
Continuous or intermittent noise L
Vibration
Ionizing radiation
Static magnetic
fields
Time-varying electric
and magnetic fields
Ultraviolet radiation
Heat stress
A,eq,8
= 85 dB(A) , Impact or peak noise L
Cpeak
= 140 dB(C)
Directive 2002/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 on the minimum health and
safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (vibration).
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, 1996
International Basic Safety Standards for Protection against Ionizing Radiation and for the Safety of Radiation
Sources Schedule II, Dose limits : http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/SS-115-Web/Start.pdf
The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
Guidelines on limits of exposure to static magnetic fields: http://www.icnirp.de/documents/static.pdf
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers C95.6-2002 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect
to Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields, 03 kHz http://www.ieee.org/portal/site/iportals
The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
Guidelines on Limits of Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation of Wavelengths between 180 Nm and 400 Nm
(Incoherent optical radiation) http://www.icnirp.de/documents/UV2004.pdf
Predicted heat strain
ISO 7933:2004 Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Analytical determination and interpretation of heat
stress using calculation of the predicted heat strain
Thermal work limit
Brake and Bates, Limiting Metabolic Rate (Thermal Work Limit)as an Index of Thermal Stress, Applied
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Volume 17(3): 176186, 2002
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NOTES:
(R) Measured as respirable dust
(I) Measured as inhalable dust
TWA 8 hour time weighted average

STEL 15 minute time weighted average
C Ceiling limit
BEI Biological Exposure Index
Carbon Monoxide STEL is for exposure:

up to 50 PPM for 60 minutes;
up to 100 PPM for 30 minutes; or
up to 200 PPM for 15 minutes
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer Group
Group 1: Agent is carcinogenic to humans
Group 2A: Agent is probably carcinogenic to humans
Group 2B: Agent is possibly carcinogenic to humans
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Occupational Exposure Management

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE MANAGEMENT

Petroleum HSEC Procedure No: PHSE-13-P02

Owner: Kim Phillips, Occupational Health and Hygiene Manager

Health, Safety, Environment and Community

Occupational Exposure Management

Health, Safety, Environment and Community

Occupational Exposure Management

Define requirements for managing occupational exposures associated with BHP

Production / Long -Term

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Occupational Exposure Management

BHP Billiton Petroleum HSEC Management System Framework

Biological exposure index (BEI)

Lands 95% UCL

Upper Confidence Limit (UCL)

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Occupational Exposure Management

5.2 Baseline Assessment

5.2.1 Exposure Risk Profile

5.2.1.1 Define Similar Exposure Groups

A Similar Exposure Group (SEG) is comprised of those personnel who, over a

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Work period (Scheduled days in a work period)

5.2.1.2 Hazardous Chemical Agents

Dusts, Fumes, Vapors, Mists, Gases, Liquids, and Fibers

Biological Exposure Index

Chemical agent names

Known Additive or Synergistic

Vapor Pressure ( in millimeters

BHPB 8 hour OEL

12 hour adjusted OEL

Short term exposure limit or

Source used for each OEL

Log Octanol/Water Partition

Those agents identified as a carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxin, sensitizer, or skin

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Health Hazard Rating NFPA/HMIS

Exposure Factors include:

5.2.1.3 Characterize Exposures

Physical Hazards (Noise, Heat Stress, Hand-Arm Vibration, Whole-Body

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5.2.1.4 Prioritize Exposure Groups

A = High (or frequent significant) exposure.

B = Routine significant exposure.

C = Routine low level exposure

D = Infrequent exposure or not applicable.

5.2.2 Quantitative Exposure Assessment

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5.2.2.2 Perform Scheduled Monitoring

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Start and Stop Time,

Monitoring equipment number,

Sample media type and identification

5.2.2.3 Statistical Analysis of Results

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5.2.2.4 Assessment of Exposure Groups