NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

GES H.11

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND BA SETS

Rev Date Description Checked Approved

0 1999 Issued for Implementation DL

Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

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INDEX

SEC TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4

2.0 DEFINITIONS 5

2.1 Technical 5
2.2 Contractual 5

3.0 DESIGN 6

3.1 Codes and Standards 6

3.2 Assessing Requirements 6

4.0 GENERAL USE, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT 7

4.1 General 7
4.2 Procedures 7
4.3 Personnel Training 8

5.0 SPECIFIC TYPES OF EQUIPMENT 9

5.1 Head Protection 9

5.2 Eye and Face Protection 9
5.3 Hearing Protection 11
5.4 Foot Protection 12
5.5 Hand and Arm Protection 13
5.6 Body Protection 14
5.7 Safety Belts, Harnesses and Lines 16
5.8 Life Jackets and Buoyancy Aids 17
5.9 Breathing Protection 18

6.0 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 22

6.1 Design and Construction 22

7.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING 22

7.1 Inspection 22
7.2 Testing 22
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INDEX

SEC TITLE PAGE

8.0 DOCUMENTATION 23

8.1 Introduction 23
8.2 Schedules and Reports 23
8.3 Data and Calculations 23
8.4 Drawings 24
8.5 Final Records, Documents and Manuals 24

9.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 25

9.1 Painting and Coatings 25

9.2 Spares 25
9.3 Packing and Storage 25
9.4 Shipping 25
9.5 Warranty 25
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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 This specification defines the minimum requirements for protective clothing and breathing apparatus (BA)
sets.

1.1.2 This specification applies to protective clothing and BA sets for refineries, onshore oil and gas installations,
and processing facilities.

1.1.3 This specification does not cover:

- ordinary clothes and uniforms provided for the primary purpose of presenting a corporate image;
- portable devices for detecting and signalling risks (e.g. personal gas detectors or radiation
dosimeters);
- protective equipment for protection for radio-active hazards, road travel, kitchen hygiene, or
sports.

1.1.4 The provision of protective clothing and BA sets shall be based upon the following:

a) Personal protection equipment shall be provided at all places of employment to ensure the
adequate and appropriate provision of personal protection where this cannot be achieved by better
means.

b) The provision of personal protection equipment shall be treated as the last resort to minimise risks
and shall not be considered as a substitute for best possible engineering controls and safe working
procedures, which shall always be developed first.

c) When comparing the protection provided by personal protection equipment with that provided by
good engineered controls and safe working procedures, full account shall be taken of the
following:

- personal protection equipment protects only the individual wearing it;

- its effectiveness is difficult to assess and dependant on it being used properly and
consistently.

d) Throughout this specification, details of relevant British Standards have been included for entry
into Purchase Order/Contract and operating procedures as appropriate. The inclusion of this
information is not intended to be restrictive.

1.1.5 This General Engineering Specification will form part of the Purchase Order/Contract together with any
Data Sheets, drawings or other documents.

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

The following NOC General Engineering Specifications are an integral part of this specification and any
exceptions shall be approved in advance by the Owner:

GES A.04 Noise Level Criteria and Noise Control

GES H.02 Safety Signs and their Applications

GES H.09 Emergency Shower and Eyewash Facilities

2.0 DEFINITIONS
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2.1 Technical

The technical terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Protective clothing

The term protective clothing shall mean all clothing and personal equipment which is intended to be worn
or held by personnel at work to protect them against risk to their health or safety in the performance of their
work duties.

BA Set

A system which permits the wearer to carry a limited supply of breathable air with him into a hazardous or
potentially hazardous location.

Personal Protection Equipment

Within the context of this specification, personal protection equipment (PPE) shall mean all protective
clothing and BA sets which fall within its scope.

Hazard

The potential to cause harm to personnel and damage to properties.

Consequence

The likely severity of harm to personnel and damage to properties from a particular hazard.

Frequency

The likelihood that a particular hazard will occur.

Risk

A multiple of consequence and frequency, a high risk thus incorporating a high likely severity and a high
likelihood of occurrence.

2.2 Contractual

The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Owner

The oil and gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment and facilities.

Vendor

The company supplying the equipment and material.

Contractor

The main contractor for a defined piece of work.

Sub-Contractor

A company awarded a contract by a Contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.
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Inspection Authority

The organisation representing the Owner or Vendor/Contractor that verifies that the equipment and
facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this
specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

Inspector

A qualified individual representing the Owner, Vendor/Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority,
who verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in
accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

3.0 DESIGN

3.1 Codes and Standards

In view of the large number of standards dealing with protective clothing and BA Sets, relevant British
Standards have been included in Section 5.0 under specific equipment headings.

3.2 Assessing Requirements

3.2.1 In assessing the required level of personal protection equipment to be provided at a given location as a
whole, the following shall be considered:

- the workplace hazards and risks, particularly those presented by:

- hazardous materials;
- new constructions;
- non-routine activities;
- dangerous machinery;
- the numbers, types and geographical distribution of people usually present;
- the needs of travelling and remote workers and night shift workers;
- accident history at the location (number, type, frequency and severity);
- the remoteness of the location from back-up support.

3.2.2 In assessing the personal protection equipment to be provided for a given task, the following shall be
considered:

- the nature of the task;

- the physical effort required to do the task;
- the methods of work;
- requirements for mobility, visibility and communication.

3.2.3 The personal protection equipment provided to an individual shall:

- be appropriate for the risks involved;

- take account of ergonomic requirements;
- SHALL NOT increase the overall risk to him.

3.2.4 Dependant only on the risks associated with the work to be done, personal protection equipment shall be
equally available to all persons on the premises who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety
whilst on the premises, regardless of whether they are employees, contractors, visitors or others, (which
shall not in any way indicate any legal liability).

3.2.5 Personal protection equipment shall be provided without charge to the worker required to use it.
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3.2.6 All persons required to use personal protection equipment shall be adequately instructed in its use and care,
with no charge for such instruction.

3.2.7 Where personal protection equipment is required, there shall be a reliable system in place for its training,
provision, storage, distribution, inspection, maintenance and replacement.

3.2.8 Personal protection equipment provided at each location shall be re-assessed at least every three (3) years
(or more frequently if required by legislation), and before any significant change in the activities at the
location.

4.0 GENERAL USE, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT

4.1 General

4.1.1 All personal protection equipment shall be:

- designed, constructed, tested and approved to a recognised standard;

- suitably marked in Arabic and English;
- easily accessible;
- in good order at all times;
- used only by those trained to do so.

4.1.2 The Company's Hazardous Materials Manual shall be used as the base document when assessing the
personal protection equipment required to work with a specific hazardous material.

4.2 Procedures

4.2.1 The use, care and maintenance of personal protection equipment shall be appropriately and adequately
supervised.

4.2.2 Personal protection equipment shall be used by:

- those doing or otherwise directly involved in the work;

- all others who may be at risk from the work.

4.2.3 No personal protection equipment shall be modified without the written authorisation of the manufacturer.

4.2.4 Personal protection equipment shall always be cleaned according to the manufacturer's instructions.

4.2.5 Any personal protection equipment known to have suffered:

- deep scratching;
- visible cracking or distortion;
- significant impact;

- significant exposure to chemical agents (e.g. paint, adhesives, cleaning agents).

shall be withdrawn from service and repaired or destroyed - whether physical damage is evident or not.

4.2.6 No personal protection equipment shall be used by personnel not adequately trained in the use and care of
such equipment. The training given to users of personal protection equipment shall:

- take proper account of the manufacturer's instructions;

- ensure that the user has been given appropriate hands-on experience and knows:
- the risks which the equipment will avoid or limit;
- the way in which the equipment is to be fitted, used and cared for;
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- how to make a proper visual examination of the equipment before use;
- what action to take if the equipment is suspect;
- how to return the equipment after use.

4.2.7 For all those given training in the receiving, handling, storing, using, and/or maintenance of personal
protection equipment:

- training shall include initial training and refresher training (where necessary include theoretical
training);
- the frequency and extent of the training shall be appropriate to:
- the type of equipment and its complexity;
- the frequency with which the worker has the equipment;
- training records shall be kept.

4.3 Personnel Training

4.3.1 Those selecting and ordering personal protection equipment shall ensure that they have been given
appropriate training. The importance of making correct decisions at this stage cannot be
overemphasised.

4.3.2 Those receiving, handling & storing personal protection equipment shall ensure that:

- they have been given appropriate training;

- equipment is stored as intended by its manufacturer, adequate to protect it from contamination,
damage (e.g. mechanical damage or damage caused by harmful substances, damp or sunlight) and
loss;
- items received damaged or damaged whilst in their care are reported and taken out of service;
- that lost items are reported and reordered as necessary.

4.3.3 Those issued with personal protection equipment shall ensure that they:

- have been adequately trained in its use;

- inspect it visually before use, rejecting any equipment considered to be defective;
- make full and proper use of it;
- care for it as instructed;
- report any damage or loss immediately.

4.3.4 Those maintaining personal protection equipment shall ensure that:

- they are adequately trained to do so;

- the equipment is maintained as intended by its manufacturer, including all appropriate:
- examination;
- cleaning;
- disinfection;
- repair;
- replacement;
- testing;
- labelling.

4.3.5 Those maintaining personal protection equipment shall ensure that:

- there is a clear separation and identification of equipment which:

- has been maintained;
- that which still requires maintenance.

5.0 SPECIFIC TYPES OF EQUIPMENT

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5.1 Head Protection

5.1.1 Industrial safety helmets shall be used by all persons:

- on production, construction or demolition sites;

- in excavations;
- in suspended systems;
- in materials stores;
- in the immediate vicinity of operating lifting equipment.

5.1.2 In order that head protection is as comfortable as possible, it shall have:

- a flexible, adjustable headband;

- an absorbent, easily replaceable and cleanable sweat-band;
- textile cradle straps.

5.1.3 Relevant British Standards not listed elsewhere in this specification include:

BSEN 397 Specification for industrial safety helmets.

BSEN 443 Specification for protective helmets for firefighters.

BSEN 812 Specification for industrial scalp protectors (light duty).

5.2 Eye and Face Protection

5.2.1 Eye and face protection shall be used by all persons at possible risk of eye contamination, irritation, impact,
or splashing from:

- flying objects;
- chemicals;
- molten metal;
- liquid droplets, sprays or mists;
- dust;
- hazardous gases and vapours at any pressure;
- all compressed gases and vapours;
- sparks;
- welding arcs;
- non-ionising radiation;
- the light from lasers.

5.2.2 Persons who normally wear spectacles shall be provide with protection which:

- can be safely and effectively worn over their normal spectacles;

- can be fitted with prescription lenses (in which case the equipment shall be retained for use by that
person only).

5.2.3 Eye and face protection comes in various forms and it is essential that the form chosen is appropriate to the
risk. For example:

- where the hazard would come from a known direction (e.g. as in welding), faceshields can be used
with normal spectacles with no risk of misting;
- where the hazard could be all around the face (e.g. in handling chlorine), close-fitting goggles are
required (possibly fitted with prescription lenses);
- in some cases safety spectacles with sideshields will suffice.
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5.2.4 Eye and face protection shall be:

- issued on a personal basis;

- used only be the person to whom it was issued;
- thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before re-issue.

5.2.5 Relevant British Standards not listed elsewhere in this specification include:

(a) General

BSEN 165 Personal eye protection - Vocabulary

BSEN 166 Personal eye-protection - Specifications.

BS 7028 Guide for selection, use and maintenance of eye protection for industrial and other uses.

(b) Special uses

BSEN 208 Personal eye-protections - eye-protectors for adjustment work on lasers and laser
systems (laser adjustment eye-protectors).

BSEN 379 Specification for filters with switchable or dual luminous transmittance for
personal eye-protectors used in welding and similar operations.

BSEN 175 Specification for equipment for eye, face and neck protection against non-
ionising radiation arising during welding and similar operations.

(c) Filters

BSEN 169 Specification for filters for personal eye protection equipment used in welding
and similar operations.

BSEN 170 Specification for ultraviolet filters used in personal eye protection equipment.

BSEN 171 Specification for Infra-Red Filters used in personal eye protection equipment.

BSEN 172 Specification for sunglare filters used in personal eye protectors for industrial
use.

BSEN 207 Personal eye protection - filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation (laser
eye-protectors).

(d) Test methods

BSEN 167 Personal eye protection. Optical test methods.

BSEN 168 Personal eye protection. Non-optical test methods.

5.3 Hearing Protection

5.3.1 Hearing protection shall be used by all persons who are exposed to excessive noise cumulatively or over a
long period of time.

5.3.2 Hearing protection falls into two distinct categories, each with its own advantages and disadvantages as
follows:

- earplugs, which fit inside the ear:

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advantages:
- small and easily carried;
- no interference from headgear, spectacles or hair;
- comfortable in hot environments;
- do not restrict head movement.
disadvantages:
- take time to fit;
- protection provided is variable between users;
- risk of infection inside the ear;
- can be worn only in healthy ears.
- earmuffs (or ear defenders), which fit outside the ear:
advantages:
- if well-fitting, noise attenuation generally greater than that from earplugs;
- less variable effectiveness between users;
- can be worn despite minor ear infections.
disadvantages:
- more likely to be ill-fitting;
- uncomfortable in hot environments;
- possible interference from headgear, spectacles and hair;
- may restrict head movement, especially in confined spaces.

5.3.3 The choice of hearing protection to be provided (i.e. plugs and/or defenders) shall:

- depend on the conditions under which the noise exposure occurs, as well as its characteristics,
frequency distribution, duration and intensity;
- reduce the noise level to below the recommended limit for unprotected exposure.

5.3.4 Ear defenders and ear plugs may be used together but joint use provides little extra protection.

5.3.5 When evaluating the type of ear protection to be provided, it shall be assumed that the worker will wear the
protection continuously in the noisy area. The dangers of failing to use the protection continuously shall be
made fully clear to the worker during training.

5.3.6 Re-usable ear plugs shall NOT be provided as they:

- are less flexible than disposable ear plugs and thus do not generally fit well;
- require thorough cleaning to avoid the risk of infection.

5.3.7 Earmuffs shall:

- have adjustable spring mechanisms;

- be easily cleaned and replaced seals.

5.3.8 Whenever possible, workers shall be given a choice between ear plugs and ear defenders that provide the
required protection.

5.3.9 Relevant British Standards not listed elsewhere in this specification include:

BSEN 352 Hearing protectors. Safety requirements and testing.

BSEN 458 Hearing protectors. Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance.

BSEN 24869 Acoustics. Hearing protectors.

Pt. 3
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BSEN ISO 4869 Acoustics. Hearing protectors.

5.4 Foot Protection

5.4.1 Generally, foot protection shall be:

- tough;
- flexible;
- water resistant;
- permeable and internally absorbent;
- fitted with slip-resistant, oil-resistant soles, moulded or bonded to the upper.

5.4.2 Foot protection with strong steel toe-caps shall be used by all persons:

- on production, construction or demolition sites;

- in excavations;
- in materials stores;
- in the immediate vicinity of operating lifting equipment.

5.4.3 Persons working with electrical systems or where there may be flammable atmospheres shall wear anti-
static footwear.

5.4.4 Persons working where there may be chemical spills shall wear footwear which is impermeable and
resistant to attack by those chemicals.

5.4.5 Part of the routine care of protective footwear shall be for the user to remove material lodged into the tread
of the soles.
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5.4.6 Relevant British Standards not listed elsewhere in this specification include:

(a) General

BSEN 344-1 Requirements and test methods for safety, protective and occupational footwear for
professional use.

BSEN 345-1 Specification for safety footwear for professional use.

BSEN 346-1 Specification for protective footwear for professional use.

BSEN 347 Specification for occupational footwear for professional use.

BS 5145 Specification for lined industrial vulcanised rubber boots.

BS 6159 Polyvinyl chloride boots.

(b) Special uses

BS 2723 Specification for firemen's leather boots.

5.5 Hand and Arm Protection

5.5.1 Hand and arm protection shall be used by all persons whose work entails significant risk of:

- cuts or abrasions;
- extreme temperature (particularly if combined with open flame or vibration);
- contact with toxic or corrosive substances;
- electric shock;
- radioactive contamination;
- infection.

5.5.2 Barrier creams shall not be relied upon as a means of protection against chemicals or infection.

5.5.3 Generally, hand and arm protection shall be tough, flexible, abrasion-resistant, anti-slip, and designed to
maintain an adequate sense of touch.

5.5.4 Special hand and arm protection shall be used for special risks. For example:

- chromed leather shall be used where fire retardance is required;

- neoprene shall be used for handling oils;
- gloves used for handling toxic liquids shall be selected on the basis of their breakthrough time for
the liquid concerned.

5.5.5 Despite the use of hand and arm protection:

- during work:
- any cuts or abrasions shall be covered with waterproof plasters.

- after work:
- hands and arms shall be thoroughly washed and dried;
- waterproof plasters shall be changed for porous ones;
- if necessary, hand cream shall be used to keep the skin from becoming dry through loss
of natural oils.

5.5.6 Relevant British Standards not listed elsewhere in this specification include:
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(a) General

BSEN 388 Protective gloves against mechanical risks.

BSEN 420 General requirements for gloves.

(b) Special uses

BSEN 374 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms.

BSEN 407 Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire).

BSEN 421 Protective gloves against ionising radiation and radioactive contamination.

BSEN 60903 Specification for gloves and mitts of insulating material for live working.

IEC 60903 Specification for rubber gloves for electrical purposes.

5.6 Body Protection

5.6.1 Body protection shall be used by all persons:

- on production, construction or demolition sites;

- in materials stores;
- in laboratories.

5.6.2 The minimum level of body protection shall be tough, fire retardant clothing which covers body, legs,
shoulders and upper arms. Long sleeved garments are preferred.

5.6.3 Special body clothing shall be worn for persons subject to special risks, such as:

- firefighters (who require fire resistant and fire entry suits);

- road traffic controllers (who require high visibility clothing);
- chemicals and solvents handling;
- hazardous dust/particle operations.

5.6.4 Special body clothing shall be used only for the special purpose for which it was designed.

5.6.5 Relevant British Standards not listed elsewhere in this specification include:

(a) General

BSEN 340 Protective clothing. General requirements.

BSEN 510 Specification for protective clothing for use where there is a risk of entanglement with
moving arts.

BSEN 531 Protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat (excluding Fire-Fighters and
Welders clothing).

BS 1771 Fabrics for uniforms and workwear.

Pts. 1 & 2

BS 5426 Specification for workwear and career wear.

BSEN 533 Materials and material assemblies used in clothing for protection against heat and flame.
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(b) Special uses

BSEN 348 Protective clothing. Determination of behaviour of materials on impact of small splashes
of molten metal.

BSEN 412 Specification for protective aprons for use with hand knives.

BSEN 465 Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for
chemical protective clothing with spray-tight connections between different parts of the
clothing.

BSEN 466 Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for
chemical protective clothing with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the
clothing.

BSEN 467 Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Performance requirements for
garments providing protection to parts of the body.

BSEN 469 Protective clothing for firefighters. Requirements and test methods for protective clothing
for firefighting.

BSEN 470 Pt 1 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes - General Requirements.

BSEN 471 Specification for high visibility warning clothing.

(c) Test methods

BSEN 366 Protective clothing. Protection against heat and fire.

Method of test: evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source
of radiant heat.

BSEN 367 Protective clothing. Protection against heat and fire. Method for determining heat
transmission on exposure to flame.

BSEN 368 Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Test method: resistance of
materials to penetration by liquids.

BSEN 369 Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Test method: resistance of
materials to permeation by liquids.

BSEN 373 Protective clothing. Assessment of resistance of materials to molten metal splash.

BSEN 463 Protective clothing. Protection against liquid chemicals. Test method: determination of
resistance to penetration by a jet of liquid.

BSEN 464 Protective clothing. Protection against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid
aerosols and solid particles.
Test Method: determination of leak-tightness of gas-tight suits. (Internal Pressure Tests)

BSEN 468 Protective clothing for use against liquid chemicals.

Test Method: determination of resistance to penetration by spray.

BSEN 532 Protective clothing. Protection against heat and flame.

Test method for limited flame spread.

BSEN 702 Protective clothing. Protection against heat and flame.

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Test method: determination of the contact heat transmission through protective clothing
or its materials.

5.7 Safety Belts, Harnesses and Lines

5.7.1 Safety lines and harnesses shall be used by all persons whose work entails significant risk of falling from a
height. For example, persons:

- working on the construction of structural frames;

- climbing on towers and masts;
- cleaning windows at height;
- working suspended inside confined spaces (e.g. storage tanks, furnaces and process vessels);
- working in deep pits;
- working on the monkey board during drilling operations.

5.7.2 The protection equipment provided shall:

- be strong, light-weight, and suitable for the local environment (with non-corrosive metal parts);
- reduce the risk of falling;
- in the event of a fall:
- catch the wearer smoothly;
- limit the distance fallen.

5.7.3 Preference shall be given to systems which spread the forces arising from the fall over the trunk, legs, and
arms and thus minimise the internal and external injury suffered.

5.7.4 To avoid injury due to sudden deceleration, the maximum free fall shall be 2 feet (600 mm) unless some
form of shock absorber or decelerating device is incorporated. For a fall of up to 5 feet (1500 mm),
synthetic fibre rope provides adequate shock absorption. Chain, cable or natural fibre rope shall not be used
unless shock absorbing properties re built into the belt or harness. Friction reel or inertia devices are
acceptable provided that particularly close attention is paid to their proper use and maintenance.

5.7.5 For work in confined spaces, the system provided shall be designed to facilitate rescue of the suspended
worker in the event that he loses consciousness (e.g. due to fumes or oxygen deficiency).

5.7.6 To overcome the restriction of movement caused by the use of the equipment, where safe to do so it is
permitted to use a harness hook attached to an overhead horizontal cable designed for that purpose.

5.7.7 In the event that a safety belt, harness or line has been used to arrest a fall, the equipment shall be fully
tested and re-certified before being used again.
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5.7.8 Relevant British Standards not listed elsewhere in this specification include:

(a) General

Personal protective equipment against falls from a height:

BSEN 341 Descender devices.

BSEN 353 Guided type fall arrestors.

BSEN 354 Lanyards.

BSEN 355 Energy absorbers.

BSEN 360 Retractable type fall arresters.

BSEN 361 Full body harnesses.

BSEN 362 Connectors.

BSEN 363 Fall arrest systems.

BSEN 365 General requirements for instructions for use and for marking.

BSEN 358 Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height.
Work positioning systems.

(b) Special uses

BS 3367 Specification for fire brigade & industrial ropes and rescue lines.

(c) Test methods

BSEN 364 Test methods.

5.8 Life Jackets and Buoyancy Aids

5.8.1 Life jackets shall be used by all persons who run a foreseeable risk of drowning when working over water.

5.8.2 A life jacket shall provide sufficient buoyancy to turn face upwards and support an unconscious person:

- with his mouth and nose well clear of the water;

- within five seconds if non-inflatable type, and ten seconds if inflatable type.

5.8.3 Buoyancy aids (which only provide extra buoyancy to assist a conscious person to keep afloat and do not
turn over an unconscious person from a face down position) shall be used only when the use of a life
jacket would result in a higher level of risk to the wearer.

5.8.4 Relevant British Standards not listed elsewhere in this specification include:

Lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids:

BSEN 393 Buoyancy aid 50.

BSEN 394 Additional items.

BSEN 395 Lifejacket 100.

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BSEN 396 Lifejacket 150.

BSEN 399 Lifejacket 275.

5.9 Breathing Protection

5.9.1 Breathing (or respiratory) protection shall be used by all persons who run a foreseeable risk of:

- breathing in harmful substances:

- dusts, mists, particulates, or micro-organisms;
- gases or vapours.
- suffering from oxygen deficiency,

for example where:

- exposures exceed the appropriate occupational exposure limits;
- maintenance is required in high contamination areas;
- emergency escape with portable air supply may be required.

5.9.2 All respiratory protection shall be capable of providing a sufficient quantity of clean air for the wearer to
breathe without difficulty.

5.9.3 As not all models will fit all sizes and shapes of face, a range of equipment for each type of service shall
always be held in stock.

5.9.4 Respiratory protection falls essentially into two categories:

- equipment which has limited use such as (i) face masks with filters and (ii) powered respirators
which both take in contaminated air from the work space and filter or clean it before it is inhaled
(all such devices being termed 'respirators');
- equipment which can be used against any form of non-radioactive contaminant such as (i) air-fed
hoods and (ii) self-contained breathing apparatus which both deliver uncontaminated air to the
wearer from an independent source.

Within these two categories there are further important sub-divisions, there being about 30 different types
in all.

5.9.5 For protection against harmful substances using a respirator, the exact choice of respirator shall be made for
the specific risk in close consultation with the manufacturer, taking into account such factors as:

- toxicity;
- particle size;
- chemical characteristics;
- breakthrough level (when the filter becomes saturated and the hazardous substance passes straight
through it).
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5.9.6 Respirators:

- shall be provided appropriately for low levels of harmful dust;

- SHALL NOT be used where there is any risk of loss of consciousness or asphyxiation.

5.9.7 Breathing air supplied to workers shall:

- contain not more than:

- 5 parts per million (ppm) by volume of carbon monoxide;
- 500 ppm of carbon dioxide.
- have no oil odour;
- be supplied at:
- a temperature of 59 - 68°F (15 - 20°C);
- a maximum relative humidity of 85% with no condensed water;
- a minimum flow rate of 120 litres per minute per person.

5.9.8 Positive pressure self-contained compressed air breathing apparatus shall be provided for all work in
atmospheres which are immediately dangerous to life or health, including:

- underwater work;
- firefighting;
- work in toxic or oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

5.9.9 Escape breathing apparatus shall not be used for normal working or entry into a danger area.

5.9.10 Fresh air hose systems (incorporating a compressor as appropriate) shall be provided for extended duration
activities requiring respiratory protection.

5.9.11 Hose for fresh air equipment shall be strong, flexible and crush- and kink-resistant.

5.9.12 Closed-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus using oxygen shall not be provided at all, for the
following reasons:

a) The presence of oxygen in the atmosphere in a concentration higher than normal will increase the
rate of any combustion.

b) Oxygen may spontaneously react with oils, greases or dirt.

5.9.13 Whenever respiratory protection is being selected for a specific task, appropriate arrangements for essential
communications shall be incorporated.

5.9.14 Those needing to use any form of respiratory protection shall be given specific training with the equipment
which they will use to familiarise them with:

- the correct operating procedure;

- the extra breathing resistance imposed on the lungs;
- the restricted mobility and visibility;
- the weight of the equipment.

5.9.15 In addition, those needing to wear positive pressure breathing apparatus shall be made fully aware that
anything which adversely affects the seal of the mask against the face (e.g. beards and spectacles) will
significantly reduce their level of safety.

5.9.16 For all work in atmospheres which are immediately dangerous to life or health, workers shall be
continuously supervised from outside the danger area, with appropriate communications and rescue
facilities always available.
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5.9.17 All respiratory protection equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

5.9.18 Relevant British Standards not listed elsewhere in this specification include:

(a) General

Respiratory protective devices:

BSEN 132 Definitions.

BSEN 133 Classification.

BSEN 134 Nomenclature of components.

BSEN 135 List of equivalent terms.

BS 4275 Recommendations for the selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective
equipment.

(b) Fresh air

BSEN 138 Respiratory protective devices. Specification for fresh air hose breathing apparatus for
use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly - Requirements Testing
marking.

BSEN 269 Respiratory protective devices. Powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating
a hood.

(c) Compressed air

BSEN 137 Specification for respiratory protective devices:

Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus.

BSEN 139 Respiratory protective devices. Compressed air line breathing apparatus for use with a
full face mask, half mask or a mouthpiece assembly.

BSEN 250 Respiratory equipment. Open-circuit self-contained compressed air diving apparatus.

BSEN 270 Respiratory protective devices. Compressed air line breathing apparatus incorporating a
hood.

BSEN 271 Respiratory protective devices. Compressed air line or powered fresh air hose breathing
apparatus incorporating a hood for use in abrasive blasting operations.

BS 4001 Care and maintenance of underwater breathing apparatus.

(d) Oxygen

BSEN 145 Respiratory protective devices. Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus or

compressed oxygen-nitrogen type.

BSEN 145 Specification for respiratory protective devices. Self-contained closed-circuit compressed
oxygen breathing apparatus.

(e) Self-rescue
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Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue:

BSEN 400 Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus.

Compressed oxygen escape apparatus.

BSEN 401 Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus. Chemical oxygen (KO2) escape
apparatus.

BSEN 402 Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask or
mouthpiece assembly.

BSEN 404 Filter self-rescuer.

BSEN 403 Specification for filtering respiratory protective devices with hood for self-rescue from
fire.

BSEN 1146 Breathing Apparatus specification for open-circuit escape breathing apparatus.

(f) Components

Masks and Facepieces

BSEN 136 Requirements Testing Marking - Respiratory protective devices - Full Face Masks.

BSEN 148 Pt. 3 Respiratory protective devices. Threads for facepieces.

BS 7156 Respiratory protective devices. Threads for facepieces.

BS 7309 Specification for mouthpiece assemblies for respiratory protective devices.

BSEN 136 Requirements Testing Marking - Respiratory Protective Devices - Full Face Masks.

BS 7356 Specification for half masks and quarter masks for respiratory protective devices.

Filters

BSEN 141 Respiratory Protective Devices - Gas filters & Combined Filters

BSEN 143 Respiratory Protective Devices - Particle Filters.

BSEN 146 Respiratory protective devices - Particle Filtering devices incorporating helmets or hoods
-Requirements, Testing, Marking.

BSEN 147 Respiratory protective devices. Power assisted particle filtering devices incorporating
full face masks, half masks or quarter masks - Requirements, Testing, Marking.

BSEN 149 Respiratory Protective Devices - filtering half masks to protect against particles -
Requirement, Testing, Marking.

BSEN 372 Specification for SX gas filters and combined filters against specific named compounds
used in respiratory protective equipment.

BSEN 405 Respiratory protective devices. Valved filtering half-masks to protect against gases or
gases and particles - Requirements, Testing, Marking.

BS 4400 Method for sodium chloride particulate test for respirator filters.
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Cylinders and valves

BSEN 144 Pt 1 Respiratory protective devices. Gas cylinder valves.

6.0 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE

6.1 Design and Construction

6.1.1 Only personal protection equipment which has been type approved by a recognised authority shall be
provided.

6.1.2 Only certified materials shall be used for pressure containing systems.

6.1.3 All painting and coating shall be adequate for the intended service.

7.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

7.1 Inspection

7.1.1 Protective clothing and BA sets will usually be off-the-shelf standard items and, as such, shall be strictly
controlled by the manufacturer's quality control systems.

7.1.2 The Vendor/Contractor always has the responsibility to provide adequate Quality Control and inspection of
equipment and materials. Any inspection by Owner or his Inspector shall not relieve the Vendor/Contractor
of these responsibilities or those under his guarantees.

7.2 Testing

7.2.1 All equipment and materials shall be tested in accordance with the Vendor/Contractor's standard procedures
prior to leaving the Vendor/Contractor's factory.

7.2.2 If so specified on the Purchase Order/Contract, selected testing shall be carried out in the presence of the
Owner's Inspector.

7.2.3 The results of all tests performed shall be recorded on signed test certificates.

7.2.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall provide all consumables, personal and the site, systems and equipment
required for testing.

7.2.5 The Inspector shall ensure than any shortcomings in the Vendor/Contractor's documentation or data are
rectified before any equipment or material is accepted for shipment.

8.0 DOCUMENTATION

8.1 Introduction

8.1.1 This section covers the documentation required for the design, selection, fabrication, inspection and testing
for all the equipment, components and services to be provided against this specification.

8.1.2 The detailed list of documents that are required is included with the Purchase Order/Contract, however as a
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minimum the following listed documents will be provided by the Vendor/Contractor as and when required
by the Vendor Documentation Requirements (VDR) list:

. Instructions for Use;

. Test Certificates;
. Maintenance Procedures where relevant.

8.1.3 The documents as listed may be considered as a minimum requirement; all details to confirm compliance
with the relevant specifications, and to allow a full and continued appraisal to be made of the
Vendor/Contractor's proposals and interpretations of the ordered equipment, should be submitted in
accordance with the schedule specified in the Purchase Order/Contract.

8.1.4 Any production or procurement undertaken by the Vendor/Contractor which is prior to the relevant
documentation being submitted and reviewed by the Owner is at the Vendor/Contractors risk.

8.1.5 On all documentation the Purchase Order/Contract number, equipment title, tag number and project name
shall be quoted.

8.1.6 All documentation shall be checked and signed by the checker before submission.

8.2 Schedules and Reports

8.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his tender a preliminary quality control plan and proposals for
Factory acceptance and site acceptance tests.

8.2.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall include with his tender documentation a statement of proposed Sub-
Vendors/Sub-Contractors, a document submission schedule for all documents based on a review cycle of
three weeks and outline programme for procurement and production activities.

8.2.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall incorporate any revisions agreed with the Owner during the enquiry review
stage.

8.2.4 Monthly reports shall be submitted by the Vendor/Contractor detailing design, procurement, production
and documentation activities, the format of which shall be agreed with the Owner.

8.3 Data and Calculations

8.3.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his tender completed Data Sheets containing all the relevant
information necessary for appraisal of the design by the Owner.

8.3.2 Project specific instructions will be issued to the Vendor/Contractor with the Purchase Order/Contract,
which describes the data and calculations to be submitted, and the methods of submission.

8.3.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from the Inspection Authority.

8.3.4 All calculations shall be carried out in clear and logical manner. Where conditions involve the use of
formulae or methods not specified in the Design Code, the source of these formulae or methods shall be
clearly referenced.

8.4 Drawings

8.4.1 The drawings listed with the Purchase Order/Contract shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the Owner
and/or the Inspection Authority for review and approval.

8.4.2 The components and process to produce the ordered equipment shall be shown in sufficient detail to be
fully appraised.
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8.5 Final Records, Documents and Manuals

8.5.1 Two copies of the Data Dossier shall be supplied, and shall be a record of the manufacturing process.
Where stated in the Purchase Order/Contract, besides the documents itemised in Section 8.1.2, it shall
contain the following:

- the quality control plan;

- material certificates;
- positive material identification certificates;
- NDT procedures and records;
- non-conformity records;
- approvals by the Independent Inspection Authority;
- certificate of conformity;
- Owner's release certificate.

8.5.2 Six sets of the Installation, Operations and Maintenance Manual (IOM) shall be specifically compiled for
the equipment supplied. A compendium of manufacturer's data for a range of like products is not
acceptable. The IOM shall contain the following:

- a description of the equipment;

- the master document list and certified copies of key drawings;
- packing, shipping and site preservation instructions;
- spare parts ordering information.

The IOMs shall be presented in A4 format, and be securely bound in heavy duty 4 ring binders.

8.5.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall produce as built documents revised to indicate field changes.

8.5.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply one set of mylar original drawings.

8.5.5 Electronic Data Format (EDF)

All documentation (drawings, calculations and Data Sheets etc.) shall be produced by the
Vendor/Contractor in electronic format.

The format shall be compatible with that used by the Owner and shall be agreed at the commencement of
the contract.

In addition to the 'hard copies' required under the contract, copies of the electronic records shall be issued
to the Owner for all approved documentation, this forming part of the Vendor/Contractor's contractual
obligations.

9.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

9.1 Painting and Coatings

Where relevant all bare surfaces which are exposed during transit or storage shall be given a coat of
temporary rust inhibiting material.

9.2 Spares

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal a priced list of recommended spares for start-up and
two years operation for review by the Owner. This list shall include, but not be limited to:

- special tools, if required;

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- limited shelf-life equipment replacements.

9.3 Packing and Storage

This section describes the minimum requirements for the preservation and protection of equipment during
the sea and land transportation and storage prior to installation.

The probable storage period will be specified in the order/enquiry and will extend from the time of
despatch to the time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a minimum period of 24
months shall be assumed. Packing to be suitable for sea freight.

(a) After mechanical completion at the works, the equipment shall be left in a clean dry condition.

(b) The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for loading and anchoring the item(s) to prevent
damage during shipment.

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his procedures for packing and preservation for review by the Owner.

9.4 Shipping

Detailed shipping arrangements are covered by the Purchase Order/Contract.

The equipment shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the release has been
approved by the Owner's Inspector.

9.5 Warranty

The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all material and services supplied against any defect for a period of
twelve (12) months after commissioning, or twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery to site,
whichever is the shorter period, or for the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract.

Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated
with restoring the equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.