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Company Safety Rules - Conversion Training

March 2012

Overview

P018 Company Safety Rules - Conversion training for staff

Purpose
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This conversion course has been prepared to assist nominated persons transfer to the Company Safety Rules.

SAFETY CONTROLLERS, ISSUERS AND DESIGNATED PERSONS NEED;


To be fully conversant with the Company Safety Rules, Have knowledge of own power station, and Have knowledge of local procedures.

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Target Audience
THIS SAFETY RULE CONVERSION COURSE TARGETS.....
Practicing Safety Professionals who already enact the roles; For example: Safety Controllers, Senior Authorised Persons, Control Persons, Safety Co-ordinators Designated Persons, Authorised Persons, Selected Person, Authorised Issuers, Authorised Permit Issuer.

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THIS COURSE NOT AIMED AT..... Persons who are wishing to undertake training leading to Authorisation under the Company Safety Rules, for which a 4 or 5 day training course is required. It is not designed for Acceptors, Competent Persons, Authorised Person (Job Leader), Authorised Permit Receiver who need a less detailed knowledge of the Safety Rules and their total mode of application.

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This course has been prepared to assist those nominated persons transfer from their existing version of the Safety Rules or Safety Procedures to the Company Safety Rules
If any conflict should exist between these training slides and the Company Safety Rules then the Safety Rules will take precedence.

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Introduction & Reason for Change of Safety Rules

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Why are we Concerned about Safety?


HUMANITARIAN We do not want people to be hurt

LEGISLATIVE Duty of care of employer to his employees and others


PUBLIC RELATIONS Company reputation ECONOMICS Accidents cost money, insurance, share price.

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Why do we have Safety Rules?


IPR/GDF Suez has a set of Company Safety Rules to ensure: The safety of persons at work, You, and the company, are protected, Legislation is complied with, Best practice is provided, Format is provided for the application of sensible control measures, or learn from past failings. Demonstrate a good company image to investors.

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History
ex- GdF (EuropeUK) - Teesside

CEGB 4th Edition Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules


ex- GdF (Middle East) STOMO (Sohar 1&2, Barka 2&3, Manah, Al Rusail), Baymina, Shuweihat 2,Taweelah,PP11, JOML (Marafiq).

National Power New Safety Rules 1992 - 2000

International Power Safety Rules (Deeside) 2000-2003

International Power Safety Rules (Deeside & Rugeley) 2003 2010

ex-International Power Locations - Pelican Point, Hub, Marmara, Al Kamil, Umm Al Nar East, West & B, Shuweihat 1, Hidd.

Company Safety Rules


Europe-UK: Deeside, Shotton, Rugeley, Ffestiniog, Dinorwig, Saltend, Indian Queens META: Ras Laffan B, Fujairah 2, Tihama

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Reason for Safety Rule Change?

The following are some of the reasons behind a change to a common set of Safety Rules;
IPR/GDF Suez main board has ownership of the Safety Rules (recourse),
Ensure standards identified in the Corporate procedure O&E/H&S PROC/018 Safety Rules & Lock Out Tag Out Procedure are complied with this document (O&E/H&S PROC/018)
is compliant with the GDF Group Rule GR05 Permit to Work System,

Provides opportunity for alignment of all company sites onto one set of Safety Rules (legal), Provides the company with a set of Safety Rules that has a wider application across the global business, Facilitates easier company audit & peer group review.

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Review process
Technical Review

- The company brought together a number of Safety Rule, Health and Safety practitioners from within the business who along with some Health and Safety Consultants reviewed the technical aspects of the safety rules to bring them up to date.
Safety Distances for testing dead Verbal instructions ROSH procedure All documents now called Permits Approved Procedures Removal of local legislation

- Legal Review - The technically reviewed rules were then placed with lawyers who play a major lead safety protocol processes, their review led to
Chronologically Logical Structure Format Drawings

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Why has all this been done?


To update the rules. To provide a technically correct set of rules. To provide a legally defendable set of rules do
not forget it will probably initially be a Safety Controller or Designated Person standing against the legal system!

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Structure of Company Safety Rules

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1 Status

2 Philosophy & Principles

COMPANY SAFETY RULES

3 Application

4 General Provisions

5 Responsibilities of Persons 6 Safety Procedures Part A Safety Rules Part B Safety Document Procedures Codes of Practice 7 Definitions and Documentation Code of Practice Guidance Note

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Definitions

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1 Status

2 Philosophy & Principles

3 Application

4 General Provisions

5 Responsibilities of Persons 6 Safety Procedures Part A Safety Rules Part B Safety Document Procedures

Codes of Practice
Safety Rules Training

7 Definitions and Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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Definitions

A full list of defined terms can be found in the CoP document O&E/H&S CoP/018/000 - Definitions

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Apparatus

DEFINITIONS
All equipment in which electrical conductors are used, supported or which they may form a part, for which the Company has responsibility. Sanctioned in writing by the Location Manager. Set of mandatory rules for use at a Company asset which shall be approved by the Regional Director, responsible for that asset conjunction with Corporate Director of Op & Eng International Power plc and all of its subsidiaries. A risk to health, or of bodily injury. At zero electrical potential with respect to earth.

Approved Asset Based Safety Rules Company Danger Dead

Earthed

Connected to earth...by means of an Earthing Device.

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Earthing Device

DEFINITIONS
An Approved means of providing a connection between a conductor and earth, being one of the following; I. Primary Earth A fixed or portable Earthing Device applied at a position defined in a Safety Document. II. Drain Earth A fixed or portable Earthing Device applied for the purpose of protection against induced voltages.

Earthing Schedule
General Safety

A schedule indicating the Drain Earth requirements for each stage of the work.
The application of control measures to provide safety from nonSystem derived hazards, including (but not limited to) provision of safe access to and from the place of work, a safe place of work, safe methods of work and the use of correct equipment, protective clothing and lighting. These measures can be identified from a risk assessment carried out in accordance with Location procedures. A voltage exceeding 1000V*.

High Voltage

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Isolated

DEFINITIONS
Disconnected from associated Plant and/or Apparatus by an Isolating Device(s) in the Isolated position or by adequate physical separation or sufficient gap. A part of the System for which Safety from the System is being provided by the use of Isolating Devices. A device for Rendering Plant and/or Apparatus Isolated.
A mechanically secure process which prevents either a Safety Controller or Acceptor singularly gaining access to the Safety Keys of an Isolating Device or Earthing Device, that is quoted on a Safety Document, whilst the Safety Document is in force. (e.g. key safes, Local Permit?)
Electrically charged. Any place at which work under the Companys Safety Rules is carried out.

Isolated Zone Isolating Device

Joint Control
(of keys)

Live Location

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Location Manager Locked

DEFINITIONS
The person identified as the manager of a Company asset, also often referred to as Asset, Plant or Station Manager etc. A condition of Plant and/or Apparatus that cannot be altered without the operation of a locking device which is of a standard acceptable to the Location Manager. A voltage not exceeding 1000V*. Fixed and movable items, other than Apparatus, for which the Company has responsibility. A condition of Plant and/or Apparatus from which any dangerous contents have been scavenged.

Low Voltage Plant Purged

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Personnel

DEFINITIONS - Personnel
Personnel - All persons must have sufficient technical knowledge and or experience to avoid Danger and shall be nominated by the Location Manager, in writing, for any number of the categories below, within specified limits of Plant and/or Apparatus:
i. Acceptor A person who receives, participates in the transfer process and clears specified Safety Documents. Designated Person - A person who carries out duties relating to the provision of Safety from the System or other function associated with the Safety Rules if so nominated by the Location Manager.

ii.

iii. Issuer - A person who issues and transfers specified Safety Documents. iv. Safety Controller - A person who is responsible for ensuring that adequate precautions are taken to provide Safety from the System before work is carried out. This will include, where appropriate, the preparation and cancellation of specified Safety Documents. Safety Co-ordinator - A person who co-ordinates safety precautions at Company internal and external interfaces this may include interaction with other Companies' Plant and/or Apparatus

v.

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Safety Documents

DEFINITIONS Safety Documents


A document of a format indicated in Location procedures, being one of :

Permit (ACCESS) A document which defines the limits of work and/or access and specifies the necessary limitations to ensure Safety from the System. Permit- A document specifying the Plant and/or Apparatus to be worked on, the work to be carried out and the precautions taken to achieve Safety from the System. Permit (Restoration of System Hazard - ROSH) - A document specifying the Plant and/or Apparatus to be worked on, the work to be carried out, the precautions taken to achieve Safety from the System and the precautions that may be varied to carry out the work process on Plant and/or Apparatus. An Approved procedure shall be issued with the Permit (ROSH).

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Safety Documents

DEFINITIONS Safety Documents


A document of a format indicated in Location procedures, being one of :

Permit (TEST)- A document specifying the Plant and/or Apparatus to be worked on, the work to be carried out and the precautions taken to achieve Safety from the System, and the precautions that may be varied in order to carry out testing on Plant and/or HV Apparatus. An Approved procedure shall be issued with the Permit (TEST). Permit (LIVE)- A document specifying the Apparatus to be worked on, the work to be carried out and the precautions taken to achieve Safety from the System when all or part of the Apparatus remains Live. Work on Apparatus in the Live condition must be justified in writing, stating the reason as to why the work is to carried out with the Apparatus in the Live condition and, why it is unreasonable for the Apparatus to be Isolated. An Approved procedure shall be issued with the Permit (LIVE).

Record of Further Acceptors ROFA A document that records the setting to work of additional Working Parties under a Safety Document that is not retained personally.

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DEFINITIONS
The distance from the nearest High Voltage exposed conductor not Earthed, or from an insulator supporting a High Voltage conductor, which must be maintained to avoid Danger. That condition which safeguards persons working on Plant and/or Apparatus from the Dangers inherent in the System. A key unique at the Location for locking an Isolating Device, Earthing Device, vent or drain. Being one of the following; I. Supervision by a person who is continually available at the Location where work is in progress and who attends the work area as is necessary to ensure that the Safety from the System is maintained. II. Personal Supervision by a person such that the supervising person is at all times during the course of the work in the presence of the person being supervised.

Safety Distance

Safety from the System Safety Key Supervision

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7.0 DEFINITIONS - Supervision

There are two types of Supervision.

SUPERVISION
The supervising person is continually available on site where work is in progress & attends the work area as is necessary to ensure that Safety from the System is maintained.

PERSONAL SUPERVISION
The supervising person is

present at the point of work at all times work requiring personal supervisionis being performed.

Work Area
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System

DEFINITIONS
Items of Plant and Apparatus which are used separately or in combination in any process whose ultimate purpose is to supply energy and/or services.
Danger derived from the System. An Approved notice or safety sign as a means of local identification of the point of application of safety precautions. A device manufactured to an appropriate International Standard for the required testing to be undertaken. Person(s) working under the Supervision of the Acceptor, including an Acceptor working alone.

System Hazard Tagged

Voltage Measuring Device Working Party

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Status

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1 Status

2 Philosophy & Principles

3 Application

4 General Provisions

5 Responsibilities of Persons 6 Safety Procedures Part A Safety Rules Part B Safety Document Procedures

Codes of Practice
Safety Rules Training

7 and Definitions Definitions and Documentation

Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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1.

STATUS

The Company requires that all Locations shall have a Health & Safety (H&S) management system in place. It shall be based upon;
H&S Corporate Policy (H&S POL/001) Health and Safety Management Document (H&S/MGT SYS/001).

2.

The Management System will be enacted in accordance with IPR/GDF Suez Health and Safety Procedures and be supported by Codes of Practice and Guidance Notes.

Note: see diagram titled Document Hierarchy on next insert page

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Document Hierarchy
associated with Safety rules
IPR/GDF Suez Health & Safety Corporate Policy H&S POL/001

GDF Suez Group Health & Safety Rule GR05 Permit to Work System

IPR/GDF Suez Health & Safety Management System Document H&S/MGT SYS/001

1st September 2012

IPR/GDF Suez Health and Safety Procedures


IPR/GDF Suez Health & Safety Procedure H&S PROC/017 Safe Systems of Work IPR/GDF Suez Health & Safety Procedure H&S PROC/018 System Safety Rules and Lock Out Tag Out Procedure

Asset Based Safety Rules

IPR/GDF Suez Corporate Codes of Practice (COPs)

IPR/GDF Suez Corporate Codes of Practice Guidance Notes (GNs)

Asset derived COPs to cover location specific issues (must be as good as Corporate COPs)

Asset derived - associated Local procedures

Asset derived GNs to cover location specific issues (must be as good as Corporate GNs)

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3.

STATUS

The Health & Safety management system shall specifically include Safety Rules supported by local procedures to ensure hazards are identified and assessments made to control risks to the health and safety of employees and others.

4.

The Regional Director, in conjunction with the Corporate Director of Operations and Engineering, shall decide as to whether these Safety Rules shall be used at any operational Location within his sphere of control. At any site so identified these Safety Rules are mandatory.
All persons working on company sites shall be trained and advised of their responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety management system and shall comply with all requirements accordingly.

5.

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6.

STATUS

It is the duty of every person who may be concerned with work on or adjacent to the System to make themselves conversant with the Safety Rules and appropriate support documents. In addition all persons have a general duty to be conversant with and to observe statutory requirements relating to any activities with which they have an involvement. It remains the responsibility of all employees to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, their colleagues and the general public who may be affected by their acts or omissions. If, whether intentionally or through neglect or carelessness, an employee fails to observe the Safety Rules and supporting documents, or unnecessarily endangers the personal safety of either themselves or others, that employee may be liable to disciplinary action.

7.

8.

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Philosophy and Principles

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1 Status

2 Philosophy & Principles

3 Application

4 General Provisions

5 Responsibilities of Persons 6 Safety Procedures Part A Safety Rules Part B Safety Document Procedures

Codes of Practice
Safety Rules Training

7 and Definitions Definitions and Documentation

Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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2.1 - PHILOSOPHY
2.1.1 The Companys electrical and mechanical items of Plant and Apparatus are interconnected to form electro-mechanical Systems, these Systems contain inherent Dangers.

PLANT (Mechanical)

AND/OR
Either used separately or together in the process to form

APPARATUS (Electrical)

THE SYSTEM

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2.1

PHILOSOPHY OF THE SAFETY RULES

2.1.1 The Systems are designed so


that when they are in their normal operating mode, they may be operated without Danger if safe working procedures and suitable equipment are correctly 2.1.2 When work
other than operation has to be carried out affecting the Plant and Apparatus and

used.

it is necessary to change from the


normal operating mode or depart from routine operating procedures, it is then necessary to comply with these Safety Rules to achieve safety from the inherent Dangers.
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Safety Rules Training

2.1

PHILOSOPHY OF THE SAFETY RULES

2.1.3

These electrical and mechanical Safety Rules are based on a philosophy that the Safety Rules should briefly and clearly specify those actions which must be implemented and identify those practices which should be followed, to establish conditions in which persons who have to carry out work on or adjacent to the Plant and Apparatus will be safeguarded from the inherent Dangers and provided with Safety from the System. Every person when doing work should expect that a Safety Document is required unless determined otherwise by an appropriate person nominated in writing by the Location Manager.

2.1.4

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2.1

PHILOSOPHY OF THE SAFETY RULES

2.1.5

Whenever work is carried out affecting Plant and Apparatus which is part of the System, two types of Danger may arise:
Danger inherent in the System arising from the design function of the Plant and Apparatus. The Safety Rules, when implemented, will achieve the safety of persons at work from these inherent Dangers at the commencement of and during the course of the work;

I.

II.

Danger arising from the environment at and in the vicinity of the work point and not associated with the System. These Safety Rules are not designed to specify the means of establishing General Safety from this second type of Danger, which may arise whenever work is done.

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2.1
2.1.6

PHILOSOPHY
To carry out work affecting Plant and Apparatus within a System, the procedure to be observed may be divided into the following stages:
making available the Plant and Apparatus concerned for the work required; establish conditions to safeguard persons from the inherent Dangers of the System; execution of the work required; clearance of the Plant and Apparatus on completion or termination of the work; restoration of the Plant and Apparatus to its normal conditions within the System.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

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2.1.6

PHILOSOPHY
To carry out work affecting Plant and Apparatus within a System, the procedure to be observed may be divided into the following stages:
making available the Plant and Apparatus concerned for the work required; establish conditions to safeguard persons from the inherent Dangers of the System; execution of the work required; clearance of the Plant and Apparatus on completion or termination of the work; restoration of the Plant and Apparatus to its normal conditions within the System.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

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2.1.7

PHILOSOPHY OF THE SAFETY RULES


To achieve safety within the stages specified above, these Safety Rules require that defined persons be given responsibilities for:

I. II.

III. IV.
V.

VI.

Identifying and assessing all foreseeable risks from System derived hazards. Implementing control measures to reduce all risks to a level which as a minimum satisfies all current legislative requirements. Establishing safe conditions for persons to work on the Plant and Apparatus; Either checking that safe conditions have been established for work on Plant and Apparatus which has been Isolated from the System, or Identifying the appropriate specialised procedures which will be applied when work has to be done on Plant and Apparatus which remains energised, and then to authorise, in writing, the commencement of work, and finally to cancel the written authority on termination of the work; Receiving the written authority to commence work and executing the work in a safe manner by suitably nominated competent personnel, thereafter to supervise General Safety during the course of the work and to clear the written authority when the work is terminated.

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2.1.8

PHILOSOPHY OF THE SAFETY RULES


The Safety Rules for achieving the safety of persons at work from the inherent Dangers of the System are limited therefore to specifying:

(i) the actions necessary to ensure safety during each of the stages above, in which Dangers may arise from the design function of the Plant and Apparatus; (ii) the responsibilities of persons for ensuring safety during each of the stages above from Dangers which may arise from the design function of the Plant and Apparatus, and, in relation to the general Dangers arising whenever work is performed, the Safety Rules are limited to: (iii) identifying the person responsible for achieving safety from these general Dangers.
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2.1

PHILOSOPHY OF THE SAFETY RULES

2.1.9 The Safety Rules will be supported by Codes of Practice and Local Procedures to specify instructions for implementing the Safety Rules effectively and efficiently and to ensure that the Safety Rules are applied in a consistent manner at identified locations throughout the Company. 2.1.10 The Safety Rules procedure will be enacted by persons who are authorised in writing for the appropriate functions that they are undertaking. Any person carrying out a function under the Safety Rules must be able to discuss associated Safety Rules issues with his line manager. This does not preclude communication on any other issues related to safety that may arise. All such issues should initially be communicated to a Safety Controller. 2.1.11 The application of the Safety Rules and their associated procedures shall be monitored and formally audited. This will be undertaken at regular intervals both by staff internal to and external from the asset in order to assess compliance with and identify any failures in the application of the Safety Rules.

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2.2

PRINCIPLES OF THE SAFETY RULES

2.2.1 To fulfil the requirements of the philosophy, the following principles have been adopted in formulating the Safety Rules:

(i) the Safety Rules are concerned only with achieving safety for persons.
(ii) when work is to be carried out on High Voltage Apparatus, the primary means of achieving safety is by isolation from the System(s) followed by earthing. No work shall be carried out near Live HV Apparatus unless it is unreasonable for it to be Dead. If this work involves the testing of Live HV Apparatus, the means of achieving safety shall be by the application of specialised Approved procedures, which shall include suitable precautions to prevent injury. (iii) in the case of Low Voltage Apparatus, the primary means of achieving safety is, if reasonably practicable, by isolation from the System(s). If isolation is not reasonably practicable, safety is achieved by the application of specialised Approved procedures. No work shall be carried out on or adjacent to Live LV Apparatus unless it is unreasonable for it to be Dead, reasonable for a person to be working while it is Live and suitable precautions are taken to prevent injury;

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2.2.1
(iv)

PRINCIPLES OF THE SAFETY RULES

when work is to be carried out on Plant, the primary means of achieving safety is by isolation from the System(s) followed by draining, venting, purging and control of stored energy as appropriate, except when the work requires the Plant to be energised. For these exceptions the means of achieving safety is by the application of specialised Approved procedures; the fundamental means of protecting persons at work is the application and maintenance of the primary means of achieving safety specified in 2.2.1 (ii), (iii) and (iv) supported by appropriate actions to maintain the effectiveness of the primary means, e.g. locking off Isolating Devices; the nomination of persons to carry out defined requirements under the Safety Rules is formal, although part of their normal responsibilities; the application of the Safety Rules shall ensure that a safe situation exists across all control area boundaries and operational interfaces, be they totally or partially within the jurisdiction of the Company,

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

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2.2.1
(viii)

PRINCIPLES OF THE SAFETY RULES

to achieve Safety from the System, that is, from Dangers which may arise by design of the Plant and Apparatus, each of the five stages referred to in the philosophy 2.1.6 will involve one or more of the following functions: (a) Consent which includes: instructing actions to implement precautions before work commences, and consenting to the cancellation of the Safety Document and instructing actions to restore Plant and/or Apparatus to service; (b) Making Safe/Restoration of Plant and/or Apparatus which includes: before work commences, taking actions to make Plant and Apparatus safe for work and issuing a Safety Document; after completion of work and the cancellation of the Safety Document, taking actions to restore the Plant and Apparatus to service and/or; (c) Work which includes: receipt of safety document, execution of the required work to its completion or termination and, after the work area has been cleared, clearance of the safety document.

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2.2
2.2.2

PRINCIPLES OF THE SAFETY RULES


The above three functions cover separate responsibilities which are distinct from each other and are treated distinctively in the Safety Rules. The Safety Rules do not state the number of persons necessary to discharge the three functions. However, in order to implement the Safety Rules efficiently, it will frequently be necessary for two or more persons to perform the three separate functions because of technical and geographical complexities in the Companys system. The Safety Rules do not preclude one individual from personally performing all three functions, to his own instructions, as identified in Principles 2.2.1 (viii) above.

2.2.3

2.2.4

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Summary - Principles
To fulfil the requirements of the Philosophy, the following principles have been adopted in formulating these Safety Rules;
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Safety Rules only concerned with Safety of Persons, For work on HV - Isolation required, with confirmation followed by Earthing, For work on LV - Isolation required where reasonably practicable, if isolation not possible then justify live working For work on Plant - Isolation required, draining, venting, and if needed, purging and/or control of stored energy, Primary Precautions to be maintained (Locked & Tagged), The nomination of authorising persons is Formal, Application shall ensure a safe situation exists across boundaries, Safety from the system will require the functions of consent, making safe/restoration and, work.

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Application

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1 Status

2 Philosophy & Principles

3 Application

4 General Provisions

5 Responsibilities of Persons 6 Safety Procedures Part A Safety Rules Part B Safety Document Procedures

Codes of Practice
Safety Rules Training

7 and Definitions Definitions and Documentation

Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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Application
The four rules associated with this section are:

3.1 - Application of the Safety Rules 3.2 - Identification of Plant and Apparatus 3.3 - Operation of Plant and Apparatus 3.4 - Demarcation of Work Areas
They are seen as administrative rules that need to be in place before any attempt is made to do any work.

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3.1

APPLICATION OF RULES

3.1.1 The Safety Rules shall be applied to all electrical and mechanical items of Plant and/or Apparatus which form part of the System. (Everything within the Fence).

3.1.2 Safety from the System is the fundamental protection of persons working on or testing Plant and/or Apparatus from the inherent Dangers from the Plant and/or Apparatus. Safety from the System shall be achieved by the application of these Safety Rules and associated procedures.
3.1.3 Plant and Apparatus shall be added to and removed from the System only in accordance with an Approved procedure which will also determine when these Safety Rules shall apply.

3.1.4 Work on or adjacent to Plant and Apparatus that is defined as a part of the System shall not be carried out until an assessment as to the requirement for a Safety Document has been completed by an appropriate person nominated in writing by the Location Manager.

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3.0
3.2

IDENTIFICATION / OPERATION / DEMARCATION


IDENTIFICATION OF PLANT AND APPARATUS Work shall only be permitted to start on Plant and/or Apparatus which is readily identifiable or has fixed to it a means of identification which will remain effective throughout the course of the work. OPERATION OF PLANT AND APPARATUS The operation of Plant and/or Apparatus to achieve Safety from the System shall never involve pre-arranged signals or the use of time intervals. DEMARCATION OF WORK AREAS The work area shall be defined clearly and, where necessary, protected physically to prevent Danger to persons in the work area from System hazards adjacent to the work area.

3.3

3.4

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4 General Provisions

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1 Status

2 Philosophy & Principles

3 Application

4 General Provisions

5 Responsibilities of Persons 6 Safety Procedures Part A Safety Rules Part B Safety Document Procedures

Codes of Practice
Safety Rules Training

7 and Definitions Definitions and Documentation

Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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4.0
4.1

GENERAL PROVISIONS
Suitable and sufficient risk assessments shall be carried out prior to the commencement of work in order to identify and assess any potential hazards. These Safety Rules are provided as a control measure to ensure that work can be undertaken on the System without Danger from the Plant and/or Apparatus.

4.2

Compliance with the Safety Rules ensures that working on Plant and/or Apparatus to which these Safety Rules apply can be undertaken without hazard from the System. If the hazards cannot be controlled by exclusion then suitable control measures must be put in place to minimise the risks from the hazards to an acceptable level.

4.3

Every person when doing work should expect that a Safety Document is required unless they are told otherwise by an appropriate person nominated in writing under the Safety Rules.

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4.4 Shall

INTERPRETATIONS
When shall is used in these Safety Rules with no qualification, this indicates a mandatory requirement with no discretion permitted and no judgement to be made. (You will do it) When shall, where practicable is used to qualify a requirement, a slightly less strict standard is imposed. It means that where it is possible to achieve in the light of current knowledge and invention, then the requirement must be met. One is not allowed to avoid the requirement on the grounds of cost (money, time, trouble and physical difficulty). (If you can do it, do it) When shall, where reasonably practicable' is used to qualify a requirement then a judgement must be made as to what is reasonable, taking into account a balance of the magnitude of the risk (likelihood and severity) against the cost (money, time, trouble and physical difficulty) of avoiding the risk. (A balanced decision to be made) When used in these Safety Rules, the term work includes testing. Where any reference to the male gender is made within the rules the female gender also applies equally.

Shall, Where Practicable

Shall, Where Reasonably Practicable

Work Gender

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4.5
4.5.1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
No persons shall be engaged in work activities associated with the application of these rules unless they possess sufficient knowledge and/or experience to avoid Danger, or are supervised as appropriate, having regard to the nature of the work. They shall have received training for and be conversant with the roles they are to perform under the Safety Rules. Any person receiving instructions in the application of these Safety Rules shall report to the person giving those instructions any objections on safety grounds to carrying them out. Any such objections must be dealt with in accordance with an Approved procedure. Application of the Safety Document procedures shall be as identified in this document. If a hazard arises or is suspected during the course of work which could give rise to Danger, the work shall cease, all persons shall be withdrawn from the Plant and Apparatus concerned and the situation shall be reported immediately. In addition to these Safety Rules, other associated policies, procedures and instructions issued by the company or other authorities and the requirements of any supporting mandatory documents, must be complied with.
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4.5.2

4.5.3 4.5. 4

4.5.5

Safety Rules Training

4.6
4.6.1

GENERAL SAFETY
In addition to the requirements for establishing Safety from the System specified in these Safety Rules, General Safety must be maintained at all times at and in the vicinity of the place of work. It is fundamental that prior to work commencing the hazards present shall be recognised, the risks assessed and the necessary control measures implemented to reduce the risk to an acceptable level. The supervisor of the Working Party shall ensure that General Safety is established, monitored and maintained. During the course of work, all members of the Working Party must maintain General Safety and ensure that other work areas are not adversely affected by their activities. Those whose job duties include planning, performing and/or supervising the work are responsible, within their training and control, for ensuring the identified control measures are implemented, maintained, reviewed and if necessary changed during the work in order to achieve a high standard of General Safety. The discharging of responsibility for General Safety will be achieved in accordance with delegation of authority by management to ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with local procedures. The General Safety requirements applicable for each site shall be identified in a local procedure.
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4.6.2

4.6.3

4.6.4

4.6.5

Safety Rules Training

4.7

EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

4.7.1

Work on Plant and Apparatus which is part of the System and to which these Rules cannot be applied, or for special reasons should not be applied, shall be carried out in accordance with an Approved procedure.

Examples are: abnormal cancellation of safety documents, work on high voltage / low current devices (igniters), low pressure instrumentation.

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Responsibilities of Persons

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3 Application

4 General Provisions

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Codes of Practice
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7 and Definitions Definitions and Documentation

Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONS

Identified Personnel with defined responsibilities under the Safety Rules: Location Manager Acceptor Designated Person Issuer Safety Controller Safety Co-ordinator

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5.1

GENERAL

5.1.1 It is the duty of all Personnel who may be concerned with work on or adjacent to Plant and/or Apparatus, to which these Safety Rules apply, to implement these Safety Rules and appropriate supporting documents. The responsibilities of persons may include all or only part of the roles detailed in this section depending upon the role of the individual.
The written authorisation given to persons to allow them to perform their appropriate role in implementing these Safety Rules shall indicate the extent of the authorisation.

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5.2

LOCATION MANAGER

5.2.1 The Location Manager shall ensure that a suitable and sufficient safety management system and associated controls, including the application of appropriate Safety Rules shall be in place at the location. This process will be outlined in the appropriate Corporate procedures identified in Section 7.2 of this document.
5.2.2 The Location Manager shall ensure that persons with specific responsibilities under the Safety Rules shall be trained, demonstrate competence and nominated in writing. These authorisations shall be regularly reviewed to check and confirm the competency of the staff.

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5.3.1
I.

ACCEPTOR

5.3.1 Acceptors of a Safety Document shall: Understand the contents of and any actions arising from the following:
the Safety Document a Designated Persons report an Earthing Schedule any written instruction or procedure regarding the method of work or an Approved procedure. the Safety Document a Designated Persons report an Earthing Schedule any written instruction or procedure regarding the method of work or an Approved procedure.

II. During the course of work, adhere to the conditions, instructions or limits specified on:

III. As appropriate retain the Safety Document along with any items issued and any keys in safe custody. IV. When in charge of work provide Supervision or where determined by a Safety Controller, provide Personal Supervision.

V. If, during the course of the work, a hazard arises or is suspected which could give rise to Danger warn all persons to withdraw from and not to work on the Plant and/or Apparatus concerned. The situation shall be reported immediately to the Safety Controller.

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5.3.2

ACCEPTOR - Transfer

5.3.2

The Acceptor participating in the transfer procedure of a Safety Document shall ensure that:

All persons working under the Safety Document have been withdrawn from and warned not to work on the Plant and/or Apparatus concerned. All associated documents, keys and appropriate items shall either be surrendered to or accounted for, to the satisfaction of the Issuer and the surrender section of the transfer record signed.

Following the reissue of the transferred Safety Document under the Personal Supervision of an Issuer, the Acceptor shall ensure that the re-issue section of the transfer record of the Safety Document is signed.

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5.3.3

ACCEPTOR Permit (ROSH/TEST/LIVE)

5.3.3

The Acceptor of a Permit (ROSH), Permit (TEST) or Permit (LIVE) shall: Give Personal Supervision during the work and be responsible for matters of safety concerned with the work. Give instructions for the removal and reapplication of those safety precautions which may be varied whilst at the same time maintaining Safety from the System. (ROSH, TEST only)

Implement the co-ordination function as dictated by the test programme, if this co-ordination crosses company boundaries then the Acceptor shall liaise with a site based Safety Co-ordinator who shall consult with the Co-ordinator(s) of other Systems, on behalf of the Acceptor, to agree actions which may be required to maintain Safety from the System.

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5.3.4

ACCEPTOR - Clearance

5.3.4

Acceptors clearing a Safety Document shall only do so after all persons working under the Safety Document have been withdrawn from and warned not to work on the Plant and/or Apparatus concerned.

Where appropriate they shall ensure that all tools, gear and loose material have been removed, guards and access doors replaced and the work site left tidy and any exceptions noted in the clearance section of the Safety Document.

Where appropriate Acceptors shall return Earthing Schedules, Approved procedures, Drain Earths and keys.

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5.4

DESIGNATED PERSON

5.4.1

When participating in achieving Safety from the System, the Designated Person shall correctly implement specified procedures before work commences. This shall include carrying out the instructions of a Safety Controller to apply safety precautions, reporting back and signing a record of the completion of these actions.

5.4.2

A Designated Person may be requested by the Safety Controller to use his technical knowledge and experience for making a report and recommendations to overcome hazards (e.g. Atmosphere testing, Identification of buried services etc.). A written report shall be prepared for the Safety Controller by the Designated Person. The Designated Person will be responsible for ensuring that its recommendation, when implemented, will ensure safe working conditions relating to the hazards.

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5.5
5.5.1

ISSUER
When issuing, reissuing or transferring a Safety Document the Issuer shall: Ensure that the contents of all sections of the Safety Document, Earthing Schedule, Designated Persons report, Approved procedure or any written procedure to be issued with the Safety Document are fully explained to the Acceptor, satisfying himself that the Acceptor fully understands their contents and limits of work. Issue the Safety Document together with, as appropriate, any keys, Earthing Schedule, Designated Persons report, Approved procedure or any written procedure and identify to the Acceptor when the work to be done shall be given Personal Supervision.

5.5.2

When providing Personal Supervision to the transfer of a Safety Document discharge the same responsibilities to the new recipients as if the Safety Document was being issued initially.

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5.6
5.6.1

SAFETY CONTROLLER Prior to Issue


The Safety Controller shall correctly implement specified procedures to ensure that all safety precautions which achieve Safety from the System are complete. These procedures shall include the process of:

i.

i)

Instructing Designated Persons to carry out the necessary operations to establish the safety precautions which achieve Safety from the System, obtaining confirmation that each instruction has been carried out.

ii)

Checking with the Safety Co-ordinator, where appropriate, to confirm that the safety precautions which have been taken are adequate for the work to be done.

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5.6
5.6.2
I.

SAFETY CONTROLLER Prior to Issue contd....


Prior to the issue of a Safety Document the Safety Controller shall as appropriate:
Decide whether drain earths are required and, if so, determine the correct number of Portable drain earths to be issued with an Earthing Schedule. Decide whether Plant and/or Apparatus shall be vented, Purged and its contents adjusted to a level which avoids Danger and any actions to be taken to contain or dissipate stored energy.

II.

III. Decide to call upon a Designated Person to provide a report specifying any additional precautions to be taken and deciding the action to be taken to implement any recommendations made. IV. Decide under what conditions the safety precautions applied are to be removed during the course of the work and, where appropriate, specifying the manner in which they may be removed and reapplied such that Safety from the System is maintained. V. Ensure that Safety from the System has been achieved, or will be achieved, when the requirements of the Safety Document are completely implemented.

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5.6
5.6.2

SAFETY CONTROLLER Prior to Issue contd....


Prior to the issue of a Safety Document the Safety Controller shall as appropriate:

VI. Ensure that the contents of the Safety Document to be issued are correct and unambiguous. VII. Implement the procedure to ensure the safe custody of a Safety Document and associated keys when it is not to be issued immediately.

VIII. If appropriate obtain the consent of the Safety Co-ordinator.


IX. Decide the category of person who shall provide Personal Supervision in situations where it is required. X. Decide whether the Safety Document shall be personally held.

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5.6

SAFETY CONTROLLER Cancellation following Clearance

5.6.3
I.

When cancelling a Safety Document the Safety Controller shall:


Satisfy himself that the requirements of the clearance section of the Safety Document have been implemented. Check that all items issued with the Safety Document have been returned or accounted for.

II.

III. When relevant, inform the Safety Co-ordinator of the cancellation, confirming to him the operational state of the Plant and/or Apparatus.

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5.7
5.7.1

SAFETY CO-ORDINATOR
Within their sphere of operation Safety Co-ordinators shall:
5.7.1.1 Before giving consent to the issue of a Safety Document implement procedures which ensure the application of safety precautions which achieve Safety from the System. These shall include: (i) Consulting with the Co-ordinator (s) of other Systems to agree, initiate and record those actions necessary to establish and maintain safety precautions on Plant and/or Apparatus which is interconnected across control boundaries. (ii) Checking with the Safety Controller to confirm that the safety precautions which have been taken are adequate for the work to be done. 5.7.1.2 Consenting to the preparation and acknowledging the cancellation of Safety Documents where appropriate.

5.7.1.3 Implementing the necessary procedures to ensure that the safety precautions established to achieve Safety from the System are maintained during the period the Safety Document is in force.

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How it all works

See - Interactions between responsible persons identified in the Safety Rules, from arrival of a work Request to the Commencement of the work - page 26/27 blue book

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Safety Document Procedures

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2 Philosophy & Principles

3 Application

4 General Provisions

5 Responsibilities of Persons 6 Safety Procedures Part A Safety Rules Part B Safety Document Procedures

Codes of Practice
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7 and Definitions Definitions and Documentation

Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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Part A - Safety Rules

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2 Philosophy & Principles

3 Application

4 General Provisions

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Codes of Practice
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7 and Definitions Definitions and Documentation

Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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Part A - SAFETY RULES

Safety Rules are as follows; 6.1 - Approach to Exposed High Voltage, Conductors and Insulators. 6.2 Safety Precautions for Work on or Adjacent to Plant and High Voltage Apparatus.

6.3 - Safety Precautions for Work on or Adjacent to Low Voltage Apparatus.

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Safety Rule Technical Update


An issue raised had been identified, some voltage measuring devices are less than 800mm in length, such test sticks are commercially available. An investigation identified that such test sticks were acceptable to international standards (ISO) and the company may in the future, not be able to procure HV test equipment of a longer length. Hence and additional table has been included in the Safety Rules with caveat about usage only when testing dead following application of isolation.
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6.1

APPROACH TO EXPOSED HIGH VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS / INSULATORS

6.1 APPROACH TO EXPOSED HIGH VOLTAGE CONDUCTOR/INSULATOR 6.1.1 Persons shall not allow any part of their body to approach exposed conductors designed for and operated at, High Voltage, or insulators supporting such conductors, within the specified Safety Distances, specified in table 6.1.4 (a) unless the conductors have been Isolated and Danger has been excluded. The only exception is when it is necessary to carry out testing (see 6.1.3) to prove a circuit Dead prior to the application of Primary Earths, where following completion of the isolation and prior to the application of the Primary Earths the Safety Distances specified in table 6.1.4 (b) shall apply.
6.1.2

When exposed High Voltage conductors are not Isolated, the only objects permitted to approach them, or insulators supporting them, within the Safety Distances specified in table 6.1.4 (a), shall be Approved insulated devices. When exposed conductors are Isolated but could be subject to High Voltage, the only objects permitted to approach them, or insulators supporting them within the Safety Distances specified in table 6.1.4 (a), shall be Approved Voltage Measuring Devices or Earthing Devices. When using Approved Voltage Measuring Devices, persons shall not allow any part of their body to approach exposed conductors within the Safety Distances stated in table 6.1.4 (b).

6.1.3

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6.1 - APPROACH TO EXPOSED HIGH VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS / INSULATORS


6.1.4 Safety Distances Company Safety Rules

(a) with exposed HV conductors that are not isolated:


Voltage Up to 33kv 66kv 132kv 275kv 400kv 500kv Safety Distance from Live HV Conductors 0.8m 1.0m 1.4m 2.4m 3.1m 5.8m (2 7) (3 3) (4 7) (7 10) (10 2) (19 0)

Note: For a voltage that falls between two of the above rated System voltages the next highest voltage must be used as the Safety Distance. (For example: a System rated voltage of 345kV will have a Safety Distance of 3.1 metres).
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6.1 : APPROACH TO EXPOSED HV CONDUCTORS / INSULATORS - OMAN


(6.1.4 (a))Safety Distances Oman with exposed HV conductors that are not isolated:

Voltage

Safety Distance from Live HV Conductors


0.9m 1.2m 1.8m 3.0m

Up to 11kv 11 to 33kv 33 to 66kv 66 to 220kv

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6.1

APPROACH TO EXPOSED HIGH VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS / INSULATORS

A distance of 300mm (12in) shall also be maintained from that part of the insulators supporting exposed High Voltage conductors which is outside the appropriate Safety Distance (see insert).
Safety Distance X

Typical HV Post Insulators Illustrating Safety Distance From Live HV Conductors


300mm

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6.1 - APPROACH TO EXPOSED HIGH VOLTAGE CONDUCTORS / INSULATORS


6.1.4 Safety Distances

(b) with exposed HV conductors that are Isolated but require testing to prove DEAD:

Voltage Up to 15kv 33kv

Safety Distance from Rear of Safety Guard 0.525m 0.672m (1 8) (2 4)

Note: For a voltage that falls between two of the above rated System voltages the next highest voltage must be used as the Safety Distance.

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Safety Rule Technical Updates


1. As in life circumstances associated with Safety Rules have moved on. It is important in these days of litigation that;
anybody instructing persons to carry out work records the requirements of the required actions and gets the instructed person to sign his acknowledgement of the precautions required.

2. All documents are now called Permits, because even by issuing an Access document you are permitting persons to carry out work.
The Permit (Access) allows for the recording of limitations imposed to achieve safety from the system not requiring the application of an isolation.

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6.2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK ON OR ADJACENT TO PLANT & HV APPARATUS

6.2.1

Where Safety from the System is required and this can be achieved by limiting the work or the work area then instructions defining the limits shall be confirmed in writing and a Permit (ACCESS) issued.

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6.2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK ON OR ADJACENT TO PLANT & HV APPARATUS


6.2.2 If limiting the work or the work area is insufficient to achieve Safety from the System, it shall be achieved by the application of the following precautions and a Permit issued. i. The Plant and/or HV Apparatus shall be Isolated. When Isolating Devices are used they shall, where practicable, be immobilised and Locked. All points of isolation shall be Tagged. For work on HV Apparatus, Primary Earths shall be applied within the Isolated Zone and, where reasonably practicable, immobilised and Locked. All Primary Earths shall be Tagged.

ii.

iii. The contents of the Plant and/or HV Apparatus shall be adjusted to a level which avoids Danger and where drains could give rise to Danger they shall be Tagged and, where practicable Locked in the appropriate position. (please note drains could give rise to danger)
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6.2
6.2.2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK ON OR ADJACENT TO PLANT & HV APPARATUS


iv. Where Danger could arise from pressurisation the Plant and/or HV Apparatus shall be vented to atmospheric pressure; where vents could give rise to Danger they shall be Tagged and, where practicable, Locked in the appropriate position. (please note - vents could give rise to danger) v. Where internal access is required the Plant and/or HV Apparatus shall be Purged if the residue of contents could cause Danger. vi. Where Danger could arise from the release of stored energy, action shall be taken to contain or dissipate this energy safely. vii. Where Danger from induced voltage could arise during the course of the work, Drain Earths shall be applied. Any portable Drain Earths shall be issued with the Permit, together with an Earthing Schedule. viii. Any additional precautions required to be taken during the course of work to maintain Safety from the System shall be specified on the Permit.
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Safety Rules Training

Safety Rule Technical Update


Some locations have tried previously tried to circumvent the need for Permit ROS/ROMP and associated procedures, by arguing that as they were not using the installed supply to move some item it was not a restoration of supply. The ROSH process looks at the process from the other end - the restoration of the hazard - rather than what type of power supply is being used i.e. the restoration of, normally, a movement such as rotation/linear movement THE HAZARD.

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6.2.3 RESTORATION OF SYSTEM HAZARD


When work is to be carried out on Plant and/or HV Apparatus and it is essential to restore a System hazard to facilitate that work, Safety from the System shall be achieved and maintained as follows: i. The work shall be detailed in an Approved written Restoration of System Hazard (ROSH) procedure specifying the requirements necessary to maintain Safety from the System and prevent Danger whilst the System hazard is restored. A Permit (ROSH) shall be prepared, taking into account the requirements outlined in section 6.2.2 (i) to 6.2.2 (viii) above, along with the associated ROSH procedure and only those keys identified within the ROSH procedure.

ii.

iii. No other Safety Document shall be in force on the same item of Plant and/or HV Apparatus whilst the Permit (ROSH) is in force.

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6.2.3 RESTORATION OF SYSTEM HAZARD


Some sites change the Hands Off tag to a specialised R.O.S.H. tag. Clear to staff and contractors which Precautions which may be varied by the Acceptor under the Permit ROSH. Identifies to other staff and contractors why a point of isolation may not be locked in the isolated position.

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Safety Rule Technical Update


All procedures that are used directly with Safety Documents shall be APPROVED. An Approved procedure shall be issued with a Permit (ROSH), (TEST) or(LIVE). Approved means sanctioned and signed by the Location Manager. Provides the Safety Controller with support provided the Safety Controller carries out what is identified within the Approved Procedure. It means that the process has been sanctioned by Location Manager.

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6.2.4 TESTING
When testing is to be carried out on Plant and/or HV Apparatus and it is essential to introduce testing supplies and/or remove isolation and/or the removal of Primary Earths to facilitate that testing, Safety from the System shall be achieved and maintained as follows:

i.
ii.

The scope of testing shall be detailed on an Approved test instruction.


A Permit (TEST) shall be prepared, taking into account the requirements outlined in section 6.2.2 (i) to 6.2.2 (viii) above, along with only those keys necessary to facilitate introduction of a testing supply and/or remove isolation and/or the removal of Primary Earths. Only testing, and associated work of a minor nature, that is essential to the completion of testing, may be carried out under a Permit (TEST). No other Safety Document shall be in force on the same item of Plant and/or HV Apparatus whilst the Permit (TEST) is in force.

iii.

iv.

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How it all works


See Flow Diagram For Work on or Adjacent to Plant and HV Apparatus
including Permit (ACCESS) Permit Permit (ROSH) Permit (TEST) page 33 in blue book

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Safety Rule Technical Update

Demonstrate betterment of our systems following global developments;


LV rule format change
Now similar in format to HV/Plant.

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6.3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK ON OR ADJACENT TO LV APPARATUS

6.3.1

Where Safety from the System is required and this can be achieved by limiting the work or work area then instructions defining the limits shall be confirmed in writing and a Permit (ACCESS) issued.

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6.3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK ON OR ADJACENT TO LV APPARATUS


6.3.2 If limiting the work or limiting the work area is insufficient to achieve Safety from the System, it shall be achieved by the application of the following: I. Where reasonably practicable, work on LV Apparatus shall be carried out with the equipment Isolated and the following precautions taken to achieve Safety from the System. The LV Apparatus shall be Tagged and, where practicable, Locked. Either a Permit shall be issued or the work shall be carried out under an Approved procedure.

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6.3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK ON OR ADJACENT TO LV APPARATUS II. Where it is essential for Live work to be carried out the following requirements shall be implemented:a) A written justification for Live work shall be produced. b) Live work shall be carried out in accordance with an Approved procedure which shall detail the precautions to be taken to achieve and maintain Safety from the System during the work. c) Details of the work to be carried out whilst LV Apparatus is Live shall be given on a Permit (LIVE). d) No work other than that essential to the completion of the justified Live work shall be carried out with the LV Apparatus Live. e) No other Safety Document shall be in force on the same item of Plant and/or LV Apparatus whilst the Permit (LIVE) is in force.
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How it all works

See Flow Diagram For Work on or Adjacent to LV Apparatus including Permit (ACCESS)

Permit
Approved Procedure Permit (LIVE) - see page 35 of blue book

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Part B Safety Document Procedures

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Codes of Practice
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7 and Definitions Definitions and Documentation

Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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6.4
6.4.1 6.4.2 6.4.3

GENERAL
This section details the procedures associated with the Safety Documents and Safety Keys. The manner in which safety precautions are to be applied at a location shall be specified in a Location Procedure. The Safety Rules concern themselves with the principle of achieving safety from the inherent Dangers of the Plant and/or Apparatus i.e. Safety from the System. The details of how this will be achieved shall be the subject of a local procedure. Safety Documents are to be divided into two categories: Safety Documents where due to of the nature of the work they are required to be retained personally by the Acceptor. (Single working party documents) Safety Documents where due to the nature of the work they are, after the initial issue, retained on display in a safe manner under the control of an Issuer. Additional Working Parties may be set to work provided specified conditions are met. (Multiple working party documents)

6.4.4 I.

II.

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6.5.1
I.

SAFETY DOCUMENT PREPARATION

On completion of the safety precautions taken to achieve Safety from the System and prior to the issue of the Safety Document the Designated Person responsible should sign a record of the safety precautions taken.

II. Joint Control of the appropriate Safety Keys shall be managed in an Approved method. III. When the Safety Controller considers it necessary, a report shall be obtained from a Designated Person on any additional precautions to remove or prevent Danger. IV. Any additional precautions required to be taken during the course of the work to maintain Safety from the System should be stated by the Safety Controller on the Safety Document. These shall include any precautions arising from a Designated Persons report or from any associated Approved procedure. V. The Safety Controller shall, where appropriate, enter on the Safety Document details of safety precautions taken.

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6.5.1
VI.

SAFETY DOCUMENT PREPARATION contd...

The Safety Controller shall only sign the Safety Document, when he is satisfied that the following sections, as appropriate, are completed: a) Unique Safety Document number b) Location c) Plant & Apparatus Identification d) Description of work to be done e) Details of access allowed f) Limits of work and/or access g) Precautions to be taken for Live LV work h) Safe system of work for Live LV work i) j) l) Safety Precautions taken to achieve Safety from the System Precautions that may be varied by the Acceptor Preparation signature, time and date

k) Whether the document is limited to a single working party


m) Items to be issued with the Safety Document (this covers, but is not exclusive to: Designated Person reports, Earthing Schedule, Number of Drain Earths required, Approved procedures etc.)
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Permit (ACCESS)

Permit

Permit (ROSH)

Permit (TEST)

Permit (LIVE)

Unique Safety Document Number Location (Site) Identification of Access Plant & Apparatus Identification Description of the work to be done Limits of Work and/or Access Limitations imposed to achieve Safety from the System Precautions taken to achieve safety from the system Precautions to be taken during LIVE LV work

Precautions to be taken during the course of the work to avoid system derived hazards Decide whether the document is a SWPD Precautions that may be varied by the Acceptor Safe System of work for Live LV work

Items to be issued with the Permit


Signature, Time and date to confirm preparation

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6.5.1

SAFETY DOCUMENT PREPARATION contd...

If appropriate the Safety Controller shall obtain from a Safety Co-ordinator, details and confirmation of any safety precautions taken by the Safety Coordinator. The Safety Controller shall inform, where appropriate, the Safety Co-ordinator of the details of the Safety Document and obtain his consent for the issue of the Safety Document.

VII.The Safety Controller shall sign to certify the preparation of the Safety Document as identified in 6.5.1.vi above.

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6.5.2
I.

SAFETY DOCUMENT ISSUE & RECEIPT

An Issuer shall complete the Accepted by section of the Safety Document in the presence of the Acceptor.

II. When Drain Earths are required the number of Drain Earths issued shall be recorded on the Safety Document and an associated Earthing Schedule issued. III. The Issuer shall sign the Accepted by section of the Safety Document and shall issue it together with one of the key(s) that maintain the Joint Control of the isolation. He shall also issue those items listed on the Safety Document. IV. Where a Permit (ROSH) or Permit (TEST) is issued, an Approved procedure and those Safety Keys necessary to meet the terms and conditions of the Permit (ROSH) or (TEST) shall be issued to the Acceptor of the Permit (ROSH) or (TEST). V. The Acceptor of the Safety Document shall sign the Accepted by section of the Safety Document and take it into safe custody together with the appropriate items issued and listed on the Safety Document.

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6.5.2 SAFETY DOCUMENT SAFETY DOCUMENT ISSUE & RECEIPT


VI. A Safety Document shall be personally retained when it is:-

a) a Permit (ACCESS), b) a Permit (ROSH), c) a Permit (TEST), d) a Permit (LIVE), e) on HV Apparatus, f) when identified in local management procedures or

g) when the Safety Controller preparing the Safety Document decides it is necessary.

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6.5.2

SAFETY DOCUMENT ISSUE & RECEIPT

VII. When a Safety Document is not retained in the personal possession of the Initial Acceptor other Acceptors may work under the terms of an existing Safety Document: a) the initial Acceptor of the Safety Document shall place and secure the Safety Document and the key(s) that maintain the Joint Control of the isolation in an Approved method of Safety Document retention that is secured by the Acceptor for the duration of his Working Partys period of work. An additional lock shall be applied to the Approved method of Safety Document retention by the Issuer, this lock shall remain in place until the final Acceptor requires access to clear the Safety Document. All further Acceptors shall be issued with the Safety Document by an Issuer; the Acceptor shall then ensure the Safety Documents security for the duration of the work by application of an additional lock to the Approved method of Safety Document retention. Details of the issue process shall be made on a Record of Further Acceptors form.
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b)

6.5.2

SAFETY DOCUMENT ISSUE & RECEIPT

Documents are issued to ACCEPTOR by an ISSUER Multiple Working Party documents may be issued to additional Acceptors using Record Of Further Acceptors (ROFA) (all Issues are
to the same standard as the initial Issue).

The Issuer shall ensure items listed on the Safety Document are available to Acceptor.

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6.5.2

SAFETY DOCUMENT ISSUE & RECEIPT

The Issuer shall ensure that the Acceptor:

Reads the document.


Understands the limits of the work. Can identify the Plant/Apparatus. Understands further precautions or any special procedures required. If during the issue process the Issuer is unsure on any point associated with the issue of the Safety Document, or any document associated with it, he should not issue the Safety Document but should seek advice from a Safety Controller.
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How it all works

See Flow Diagram Issue of a Safety Document including Permit (ACCESS)

Permit
Permit (ROSH) Permit (TEST) Permit (LIVE) - see page 36 of blue book

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6.5.3

TRANSFER OF PERSONALLY RETAINED SAFETY DOCUMENTS

When a Safety Document is transferred between Acceptors, the Safety Document shall be transferred in the following manner:I. The Surrender section of the Transfer record shall be completed by the Acceptor of the Safety Document who shall surrender the Safety Document to an Issuer for retention in safe custody together with any documents, keys and any appropriate items listed in the section Items to be issued with the Safety Document. When the re-issue procedure is to be enacted, an Issuer shall issue the Safety Document and associated keys and documents and appropriate items to the new Acceptor. The Issuer shall then re-issue the Safety Document to the new Acceptor to the same standard as if it were the original issue. The new Acceptor shall then sign the Re-issue section of the Transfer record in the presence of the Issuer.

II.

III. The Issuer shall then complete the Re-issue section of the Transfer Record confirming his Personal Supervision of the transfer. IV. A Permit (TEST) shall only be re-issued in the presence of the previous Acceptor and under the Personal Supervision of an Issuer.

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6.5.3 -TRANSFER OF SAFETY DOCUMENTS

Single working party documents may be transferred between Acceptors by an Issuer.

Any such Transfer shall be to the same standard as original issue.


Note: For Permits (TEST) the Transfer process shall only proceed when both the surrendering Acceptor along with the new Acceptor and the Issuer are present (3 people).
This is because the Permit (TEST) is the only document allowed to be transferred in a condition that it was not initially issued in.

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6.5.4

SAFETY DOCUMENT CLEARANCE & CANCELLATION

Before signing a clearance section, the Acceptor shall ensure that: I. all persons in his Working Party have been withdrawn from and warned not to continue to work on the Plant and/or Apparatus concerned;

II.
III.

all gear, tools and loose material have been removed and guards and access doors replaced, apart from any exceptions identified by the Acceptor.
all items issued with the Safety Document should be returned. Any items not returned with the Safety Document shall be noted in the exceptions box of the Clearance.

Acceptor clearing Multiple document to check that all other Acceptors have signed clearance on the Record of Further Acceptors (ROFA).

A Safety Controller shall cancel the Safety Document ensuring that appropriate actions are taken in respect of any exceptions noted by the Acceptor(s) in the clearance section(s).

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6.6
6.6.1

SAFETY DOCUMENT INSTRUCTIONS


When a Safety Document of the following type is in force, then no other Safety Document shall be in force on the same item of Plant and/or Apparatus: I. A Permit (ROSH) II. A Permit (TEST) or III. A Permit (LIVE).

6.6.2

When during transfer a Safety Document is in the control of a Safety Controller who finds that it is necessary to obtain access to the Safety Key(s) associated with the Safety Document he shall, before doing so, sign onto, clear and cancel the Safety Document. Following the completion of the requirement for interfering with the isolation a new safety document shall be prepared.

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7. Documentation

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1 Status

2 Philosophy & Principles

3 Application

4 General Provisions

5 Responsibilities of Persons 6 Safety Procedures Part A Safety Rules Part B Safety Document Procedures

Codes of Practice
Safety Rules Training

7 Definitions and Definitions and Documentation Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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PERMIT

All Documentation is held on the Corporate Global Web site (IPR Connect) These will include: Health and Safety Corporate Policy, Health and Safety Management System document, Health and Safety Procedures, Asset Based Safety Rules (Company Safety Rules), Company Safety Rules Guidance Notes, Health and Safety Codes of Practice, Health and Safety Codes of Practice Guidance Notes, Health and Safety Safe Use of Ionising Radiation Procedures. Access to the IPR Safety Rules & Lock Out Tag Out Homepage: http://global.ipglobal.int/community/oe/Communities/GlobalHandS/Developmen t%20Pages/safety%20rules%201.aspx

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PERMIT

All Documentation is held on the Corporate Global Web site (IPR Connect) and regional office sub server showing IPR Connect documents This server connects with London and downloads all of the latest versions documents which are then made available to all asset based staff These will include: Health and Safety Corporate Policy, Health and Safety Management System document, Health and Safety Procedures, Asset Based Safety Rules (Company Safety Rules), Company Safety Rules Guidance Notes, Health and Safety Codes of Practice, Health and Safety Codes of Practice Guidance Notes, Health and Safety Safe Use of Ionising Radiation Procedures.

Access to the IPR Safety Rules & Lock Out Tag Out Homepage: http://global.ipglobal.int/community/oe/Communities/GlobalHandS/Developmen t%20Pages/safety%20rules%201.aspx
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Safety Codes of Practice

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1 Status

2 Philosophy & Principles

3 Application

4 General Provisions

5 Responsibilities of Persons 6 Safety Procedures Part A Safety Rules Part B Safety Document Procedures

Codes of Practice
Safety Rules Training

7 and Definitions Definitions and Documentation

Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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SAFETY CODES OF PRACTICE


A corporate suite of documents that will amplify the requirements of the rules for specific items of plant and apparatus and also for general application of the Safety Rules. The appropriate documents are then used to generate local procedures for use with the Safety Rules. Locally these are often called: Procedure Health & Safety Local Safety Instructions Safety Rule Instructions Company Safety Instructions etc. The intent of the COP must not be diluted as it passes into the local documentation, the local procedure can only confirm or enhance the requirement of the COP.

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SAFETY CODES OF PRACTICE

An incomplete suite and not all of these will be issued at any specific asset, there are 34 in total (including the Definitions document), but some are irrelevant to certain plants e.g. PF Code of Practice. The Codes can be localised but this must not dilute the corporate document, if no localised version exists then the corporate document must be complied with.

These documents can be found on the company Connect web site or via the Safety Rules and Lock Out Tag Out webpage in the H&S portal

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SAFETY CODES OF PRACTICE Electrical


1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8

9 10 11 12 13

14
15 16

High Voltage Switching Earthing HV Apparatus HV Metal clad Switchgear with Spouts HV Overhead Lines Cable Systems Demarcation of Work Areas in Sub Stations and HV banking Compounds Access to HV Compartments and Structures Access Equipment , Cranes and other Long Objects in Substations Testing HV Apparatus Plant and Apparatus Containing Sulphur Hexaflouride SF6 Static Capacitors LV and MV Apparatus Washing Live HV Insulators Automatically/Remotely Controlled Plant/Apparatus Brushgear of HV Rotating Machines Switchgear Interlocks
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Safety Rules Training

SAFETY CODES OF PRACTICE Mechanical

21 Electrostatic Precipitators

22 Boiler & HRSG Pressure Parts, Pressure Vessels and Pipe work 23 Boiler & HRSG Gas Passes and Dead Spaces 24 Pulverised Fuel Mills and Pipe work 25 Bunkers, Feeders, Connecting Chutes and Loose Granular Material 26 Troughed, Pouch and Pipe Belt Conveyors 27 Hydrogen Filled Machines 28 Overhead Travelling Cranes and Hoists 29 Locomotives, Wagons and Sidings 30 Flammable Gas Systems

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SAFETY CODES OF PRACTICE Other

00 Definitions 35 Fire Protection Equipment 36 Confined Spaces 37 Cable Tunnels & Culverts 39 Working on or near Water - (being converted into a procedure) 40 Authorisation Procedure 41 Addition/Removal of Plant/Apparatus to/from the system 42 Cross Boundary Safety Precautions (RISSP)

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Safety Codes of Practice Guidance Notes

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1 Status

2 Philosophy & Principles

3 Application

4 General Provisions

5 Responsibilities of Persons 6 Safety Procedures Part A Safety Rules Part B Safety Document Procedures

Codes of Practice
Safety Rules Training

7 and Definitions Definitions and Documentation

Documentation

Code of Practice Guidance Note

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SAFETY CODES OF PRACTICE Guidance Notes

Presently a set of four documents that will give locations guidance associated with the administrative assistance of applying the Safety Rules. The Guidance Notes need not be complied with at a site but a similar, or better, system must be in place to manage these supporting requirements polite way of saying each site must have something in place that covers each area, but it may be as part of another document.

These documents can be found on the company Connect web site or via the Safety Rules and Lock Out Tag Out webpage in the H&S portal.

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GUIDANCE NOTES

GUIDANCE NOTES:
GN1 GN2 GN3 GN4 Approval of ROSH, TEST, LIVE and other Exceptional Procedure Application of Tools, Equipment & Processes Objections on Safety Grounds Guidance for Acceptors, Designated Persons and Issuers

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Safety Rule Authorisation

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Safety Rule Authorisation

O&E/H&S CoP/018/040 Appointment of Persons. O&E/Company Safety Rules/GN Guidance Notes for Company Safety Rules. Both provide overarching guidance which is carried forward locally into local document relating to the Appointment of Persons.

Conversion authorisation format shall be decided locally, due to differences in breadth of changes required being different at each location. The agreed format should be risk assessed and following successful completion of the agreed conversion route a new authorisation certificate must be prepared and issued identifying the limitations of the authorisation.
For ex-GDFS sites it has been decided that due to the differences between current site safety protocols and the Company Safety Rules a full authorisation interview in line with H&S CoP/040 will be required.

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SCNs and SIMs

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Safety Rule Authorisation

When things go wrong it will initiate some form of incident report. This is considered and if necessary the findings are shared though either a Safety Communications Note (SCN) or a Safety Information Memoranda (SIM), similar to META REX.

These will allow a sharing of the failure of plant, failure of process, failure of person, it will identify the cause and suggest a methodology of preventing a re-occurrence. For the Rye House incident even before the video we had issued a SIM 063

SIM 084 SIM 041 SIM 075


SCN 045 SCN 077 SCN 072

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Appointment of Persons

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Categories of Safety Authority

Person Acceptor

Role/Responsibility
Provides supervision to working party(ies) and is authorised to Receive and clear specified Safety Documents. Carries out duties specified in writing relating to Safety from the System. Issues & transfers specified Safety Documents. Ensures adequate precautions taken to ensure Safety from the System, prepares & cancels specified Safety Documents. Establishes Safety precautions across Company Interconnections.

Designated Person

Issuer Safety Controller

Safety Co-ordinator

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Categories of Safety Authority

Person Acceptor

Role/Responsibility
Provides supervision to working party(ies) and is authorised to Receive and clear specified Safety Documents. Carries out duties specified in writing relating to Safety from the System. Issues & transfers specified Safety Documents. Ensures adequate precautions taken to ensure Safety from the System, prepares & cancels specified Safety Documents. Establishes Safety precautions across Company Interconnections.

Designated Person

Issuer Safety Controller

Safety Co-ordinator

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APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS PROCEDURE

All persons with Safety Rules authority are formally appointed in writing by the Location Manager. Under certain circumstances this responsibility can be delegated to the Authorisation Officer Limits of authority defined on Authorisation certificate
The Site Authorisation Officer: 1. Arranges Training, 2. Necessary information, 3. Practical test 4. Arranges formal interview 5. Arranges for annual assessments 6. Determines when refresher training is needed

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APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS PROCEDURE

Training Programme for Safety Controllers, Designated Persons, Issuers:

Formal Course Covering mainly Safety Rules and background, interpretation of Rules and legislation, possibly plus some practical work (if a 5 day course)

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APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS PROCEDURE

Practical Training Provided at base location by competent station staff to a set programme, covering: plant familiarisation and layout, identification standards, local methods of isolation, draining, venting, purging, and earthing local methods of retaining keys and safety documents local procedures - ROSH, GP4.7, Localised Codes of Practice, Acceptor training provided by Instinct CBT package,

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APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS PROCEDURE

Authorisation interview (for new SC/DP/Iss)


3 man panel : Chairman (usually Authorisation Officer) Site Expert Independent representative Interview covers:
Safety Rules and interpretation Codes of Practice (may be localised) Local plant and layout, systems

and interfaces Practical Test: carried out during training to demonstrate competence

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APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS PROCEDURE

Authorisation interview (for conversion to CSRs)


3 man panel : Chairman (usually Authorisation Officer) Site Expert

Independent representative
Interview will cover:
Company Safety Rules and their

interpretation Differences from present site protocols Codes of Practice (may be localised) Application at plant level Practical Test: Completion of a number of test safety documents in the Company Safety Rules format (these can be used as a basis for
discussion during the interview)
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Any Questions

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