A SABIC Affiliate

No. 1
Why We need Safe Work Permit ??
Why We need Safe Work Permit ?
To Prevent Accidents
To Control The Work
To Establish Effective Communication
To Enter in to a Written Agreement
To ensure that job can be done safely
To protect the personnel and property

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Types of Permit [ Class A, B & C ]
Class A:

Use of High Energy Ignition Sources

Welding or cutting (flame or
electric)

Open flame heating
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Types of Permit [ Class A, B & C ]
Class A:
Physical Entry into Confined Spaces:
The insertion of the head, or trunk of the body
into a confined space or the insertion of any
part of the body where mechanical equipment
cannot be positively restrained from moving
or entry of personnel into an excavation deeper
than 1.2 meters.

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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B & C ]

. Class A:
Hot Tapping:
Includes both drilling and welding operations
Taking a tapping from a live line.
Normally avoided
Requires very high level attention
Very high potential hazard



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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B & C ]

Class A:
Electrical Repair [Live & De energized]:
Repair on live circuits or electrical equipment
operating at higher than 50 volts but less than
or equal to 240 volts.
"Repair" is defined as act of removing,
connecting/ disconnecting installing, or
modifying electrical components or wiring.

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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A,B AND C ]A, B & C ]

Class A:
Electrical Repair [Live & De energized]:
Repairs on live systems operating at higher than 240 volts shall
be undertaken only as a last resort and must be pre-approved
and initiated by the Owner Department.
"Repair" on de-energized and isolated electrical equipment of
higher than 480 volts rating. Exception shall be work on
electrical motors which will be done under class "B" safe work
permit.

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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A,B&C] A, B & C ]

Class A:
Electrical Trouble Shooting[ Live]:
High voltage (above 480 V) trouble shooting work and circuit
phasing, using non-contact voltage tester, or hot stick.
Troubleshooting" is defined as work performed with test
instruments, only to determine the cause and location of
problem(s). No mechanical connections shall be made or
broken.


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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A,B&C]A, B & C ]

Class B:
The use of low energy ignition sources in hazardous area,
including
All power tools (air or electrical driven) capable of producing sparks by
frictions or an electrical arc.
Electrical soldering equipment.
Hack saws and grinders.
Hammer wrenches
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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B&C]B & C ]

Class B:
Opening of Lines or Equipment:
Opening lines or equipment including removal of instrument
transmitters and impulse lines.

In-Place Cutting of Lines:
In-place cutting of lines, (by hack saw or cold cutting) within pipe racks or
trenches where positive identification is critical to avoid inadvertent cutting
of adjacent lines in service.

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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B & C ]

Class B:
Control of Radioactive Materials:
The relocation, movement or opening of a radioactive source including the
use of mobile X-ray equipment.
Excavation:
All excavation require Class "B" Safe Work Permit. Personnel entry into
excavation deeper than 1.2 meters shall be covered though Class "A" safe
work permit to address hazards related to the entry.

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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B&C]B & C ]

Class B:
Vehicle Operation.
Operation of vehicles, or movement through unpaved areas, in
hazardous locations or operation of cranes, winch trucks, etc.
beneath or adjacent to electrical power cables where the boom
at full extension may contact the cables and operation of cranes
in process areas

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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B & C ]

Class B:
Electrical Repair / Troubleshooting:
"Repair on live circuits / electrical equipment operating at or below 50 volts.
"Repair" on de-energized, and isolated electrical equipment of rating higher
than 50 volts but less than or equal to 480 volts
"TROUBLESHOOTING" in live electrical equipment operating between 50
volts and 480 volts.

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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B & C ]

Class C:
Erection / Removal of Scaffolding.
Insulation.
Painting:
All painting, except pressure spray painting, or painting that has to be done
near surfaces operating at temperature in excess of 70 deg C for which a
Class B safe work permit should be issued.

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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B & C ]

Class C:
Housekeeping
Area cleaning/housekeeping by other than owner department personnel.

Routine Instrument Repairs/Troubleshooting:
Should not involve process isolation, or work on process trips.

Equipment Greasing and Lubrication:
Not requiring equipment stoppage

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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B & C ]

Class C:
Machinery Monitoring:
Including vibration measurement.
Cleaning of Storm Water Drains less than 1.2 Meters
deep
Miscellaneous Repairs/Preventive Maintenance in
Buildings
Relamping, where self-isolation is possible.

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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B & C ]

Class C:
Minor Maintenance on Piping / Equipment.
Limited to use of hand tools for minor work not requiring equipment stoppage/isolation, e.g.
gland pulling, flange tightening, etc.
All Work except:
Work requiring Class "A" or Class "B" safe work permit.
Work requiring process isolation, or process trips/interlocks bypass. Such work shall be done
under Class "B" safe work permit.


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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B & C ]

Class C:
Vehicle Entry into Hazardous Area
Limited to vehicle entry into and movement within process areas, with
vehicle travel restricted to paved roads/concrete pads within the process
area.
As specified earlier, a Class "B" safe work permit shall be required for vehicle
operation in the process area, or when a vehicle is required to leave the
paved road/concrete pad within the process area.

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TYPES OF PERMIT [ CLASS A, B & C ]

Class C:
Electrical Repair / Troubleshooting
"Repair" on de-energized and isolated electrical equipment rated for 50 volts
and below.
Troubleshooting work performed on live electrical equipment operating at
or less than 50 volts. (Mandatory gas testing in Electrically Classified -
Hazardous Areas).

No. 19
SWP PHILOSOPHY AT PK

Multiple checks by independent groups to ensure safety ,
Staff ( Engineers) lay down preparation requirements
Shift Organization Operators/Supervisors prepare equipment and certify
equipment safe to work
Staff (Area Engineer) reviews preparation done by shift group and authorizes
job to proceed


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SWP PHILOSOPHY AT PK

Safe Work Permit routing via,
Operations satisfaction
Maintenance satisfaction
Final approval
The soft copy of the safe work permit will be maintained in the
Operations Supervisor office for follow up and relief
communication purposes
The hard copy of safe work permit shall be displayed at the job
site until the work is complete

No. 21
PERMIT VALIDITY

Class "A , B & C safe work permits shall be issued for the
duration of work, with a maximum period of 24 hours for jobs
which have to be done round-the-clock, from the "beginning of
work" time indicated in Sec. I of the safe work permit at which
time a new permit shall be issued.
The validity of the Class A permit shall be subject to work being
continuous, and permit revalidation after every eight (8) hours
by the Operations supervisor during the course of work.


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PERMIT VALIDITY

Permit Validity
Permits shall be invalidated or canceled under any of the following
conditions:
Failure to commence work within two hours of being
issued, or if there is an interruption of work.
If the conditions on the permit are not complied
with.
If area or unit conditions change, e.g., venting, liquid
hydrocarbon spillage.
If the plant or unit fire/emergency alarm is sounded
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ISSUERS RESPONSIBILITY

The Work Permit form is accurately filled.
The equipment and area are prepared and it is safe to perform
the work.
Valves are closed, blinds/blanks are installed, lines are
disconnected and vent/drains are opened, if required for the
assigned work.
The hazards associated with the assigned tasks, have been
identified, and to take appropriate actions


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ISSUERS RESPONSIBILITY

Site visit is carried out along with the Receiver of the Work
permit for a joint inspection of the area and equipment, before
the Work permit is issued

The Receiver understands the requirements given in the Work
permit and any unusual conditions related to the job, prior to
issuance of the work permit.

Work permits are closed with job completed sign before re-
starting the equipment on which the work was performed
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RECEIVERS RESPONSIBILITY

Ask the issuer for the work permit before the start of work
The Issuer understands what, where and how work is to be
performed.
All the requirements and precautions stated in the Work Permit
are complied with.
Electrical, steam, pneumatic and/or any other type of lock-
out/tag-out, if required, is performed.


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RECEIVERS RESPONSIBILITY

Appropriate tools are used.
Any change in the condition or any abnormality observed is
communicated to the Issuer.
Display the work permit at the site
All oil spills are cleaned, housekeeping is carried out on
completion of the job and the work permit is returned to the
Issuer after completion of the job or if it is to be continued in
the next shift or later on.

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THINGS TO CHECK JOINT SITE INSPECTION

Gas tests records / results
The need of any special PPE?
Ensure that the heavy equipment can be safely used?
Confirm the need of a safety watch or entry attendant?
Ensure that the work area is prepared, isolated and cleaned

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THINGS TO CHECK JOINT SITE INSPECTION

Check the installation of locks & tags
Put up barricades or warning signs, & inspect tools, excavation or scaffolds
as required.
Discuss the use of special equipment or procedures, like for handling
asbestos?
Remember, each job is different! So, check for associated hazards and
agree for precautions during the joint site inspection.

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