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BP Team Alaska

AlaskaSafety

Handbook

BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.


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bp Operating Management System(OMS)

The eight elements of OMS help to deliver safe, responsibleand reliable BP operating activity as we continuously improveperformance.

The Framework documents can be found at:

http://safetyandoperations.bpweb.bp.com/oms/


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IntroductionThe goals of the BP Group for Health, Safety and the Environmentare simply stated - no accidents, no harm to people, and nodamage to the environment. This new version of the BP Team

Alaska Safety Handbook (ASH) is a vital tool for every person whoworks in our Alaska operations to allow us to achieve these health,safety and environmental (HSE) goals.

The 2010 BP ASH is a distillation of the key standards andprocedures used at BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. (BPXA) that areessential to safely perform work. It explains your safetyresponsibilities and the responsibilities of your co-workers, as well asthe responsibilities and obligations of your supervisors.

This is the latest edition of the Alaska Safety Handbook, which hasbeen used across all of the North Slope oil industry operations since1996. The notable changes in the 2010 BP ASH are driven by theneed to better identify risks and significantly reduce those risks in ouroperations. To accomplish this, the new version incorporates keyelements of the BP Group Control of Work standard. The elements ofthe Control of Work standard as well as the BP ASH are essentialparts of the BP Operating Management System or OMS, which hasbeen adopted across all BP Group operations. OMS is BPscomprehensive management system that provides the overallframework to achieve safe and reliable operations.

My goal and the goal of the BP Alaska Leadership Team is to provideeach of you with a safe workplace. Excellent safety performance is anessential component of building and maintaining a sustainablebusiness and we should be proud of the significant progress since thelast ASH update to remove risk from our business. Our number one

priority is to conduct each and every operational activity in a safe andreliable manner to deliver on the goal of no accidents, no harm topeople and no damage to the environment.

The 2010 BP ASH is one of the key references and tools that will helpensure a safe workplace. Your role as part of Team Alaska is tounderstand and follow these safety rules while on the job it is arequirement of employment. Following these safety rules and workingsafely is also a moral obligation to your coworkers, to your family, andto yourself. To keep yourself and your co-workers safe, please ensurethat your behaviors and work habits incorporate these safetystandards and procedures, and always remember that every personcan Stop the Job if something doesnt look or seem right.

Please contact your supervisor or your BPXA Safety Advisor if youhave any questions regarding this handbook or how the standardsand procedures contained within will be implemented in your area.

John Ming

PresidentBP Exploration (Alaska), Inc.


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Table of Contents

Introduction ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ... 3

Telephone Numbers................. ................ ................ ................ . 7

Purpose and Responsibilities .................................................. 9

Section I Safety and Guiding Principles

Safety.............. ................. ................ ................ ................ ..... 11Guiding Principles ......................................................11

The HSE Basics ................ ................ ................ ................. ...... 12Supervisor Safety Expectations ........................................ 13

Individual Safety Expectations ..........................................14

Safety / IH Programs and Policies .....................................15BP Golden Rules of Safety ...........................................15Control of Work (CoW)..................................................17Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations........ 20Incident Investigations...................................................20Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program.................................... 21Integrity Management (IM)............................................23Process Safety Management (PSM).............................24

General and Personal Safety .............................................30General Safety Requirements....................................... 30Cold Related Injuries..................................................... 32Cold Weather Protection Requirements........................ 32Fall Protection Requirements / Procedures ..................33Fire Protection...............................................................35Housekeeping Practices ...............................................36Lifting and Carrying Procedures.................................... 37

Office and Camp Safety................................................ 37Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ..........................39Smoking ........................................................................41Working Over or Near Water.........................................42

Section II Programs and Work PracticesAir Travel.............. ................ ................ ................ ................ 44

Fixed Wing Aircraft Travel .............................................44Helicopter Travel ........................................................... 44Helicopter Travel Offshore ............................................45

Cam and Grove Fittings (Cam Locks) ............................... 46Compressed Gas Cylinders ...............................................47

Cylinder Handling..........................................................47Cylinder Use..................................................................47Cylinder Storage/Maintenance......................................48

Defeated Safety Device Requirements.............................. 49Driving Safety ...................................................................... 52

Safe Driving Rules ........................................................52Vehicle Safety ..............................................................54Disabled Vehicle ...........................................................55Four-Wheeler or Snow Machine Travel ........................56Foul Weather Contingency Plan ...................................56

Electrical Hazards and Requirements ............................... 59Fired Heater Requirements ................................................62


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Flammable Liquids and Hazardous Materials ...................... 65Flammable & Combustible Fluid Transfer Requirements ...66Hardline Requirements .......................................................... 69Heavy Equipment Safety ........................................................70

General Operating Rules .................................................. 70Heavy Equipment Operations for Low Temperature /

High Wind Operation..................................................... 70Hot Tapping and In-Service Welding Requirements............ 73Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Requirements ................................. 76

H2S Designated Area Operating Requirements ...............77Iron Sulfide........................................................................78

Hydrostatic Testing Requirements........................................ 80Impedance Pipe Thaw Requirements....................................83Management of Change (MoC) ..............................................83

Material Storage ...................................................................... 84Permit to Work.........................................................................85

Purpose.............................................................................85Permitting Roles & Responsibilities .................................. 85General Permitting Rules.................................................. 90Specific Permitting Requirements .....................................92Breaking Containment Permit........................................ 95

Breaking Containment Requirements ...........................99Confined Space Entry Permit....................................... 105

Confined Space Entry Requirements.......................... 109Energized Electrical Work Permit ............................... 119

Energized Electrical Work Requirements ...................121Energy Isolation / Master Card List Form ...................124Worker Log .................................................................... 125

Energy Isolation Requirements................................... 126EI Lockbox Lockout Flow Chart ..................................143

Ground Disturbance & Excavation Permit..................144

Ground Disturbance & Excavation Requirements ......146Hot Work Permit ............................................................ 151

Hot Work Requirements..............................................155Lifting Operations Permit .............................................162

Lifting Operations Requirements ................................ 165Unit Work Permit ........................................................... 173

Unit Work Requirements......................................... 177Well Work Transfer.......................................................182

Well Work Transfer Requirements.............................. 185Pigging Operations ...............................................................187Portable Ladder Safety .........................................................188Pressure or Non-Pressure Rated Mechanical Pipe

Plugs Requirements .....................................................190Scaffold Requirements .........................................................193Snow Removal Requirements..............................................195Static Electricity .................................................................... 198

Steam Hazards and Requirements ...................................... 200Structural Penetration Requirements ................................. 202Structures (Portable/Temporary/Permanent) ..................... 203Tags (Danger/Caution/Abandoned) .....................................204

Hazard Warnings (Tags, Flags, Barricades & Signs)Requirements.............................................................209

Tool Usage ................ ................. ................ ................ ............ 214


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Water Travel and Operations ...........................................215Commercial Diving Operations ...................................215Crew Boat or Hovercraft Operations........................... 215Material / Personnel Transfer between Facilities and

Watercraft................................................................ 215

Section III - Charts, Tables and Formulas

ANSI Flange Pressure Rating - Table.............................. 218

Bolt Tightening Sequence - Table ...................................219

Conversion Constants ......................................................220

Conversion Factors .........................................................222

Feet Head of Water to PSI ................................................ 224

Fresh Water Pressure Tables ..........................................225

Gas Properties Chart ........................................................226

High Risk Activity Table ................................................... 227

Rigging Table 228

Soil Types and Slope Requirement - Table .................... 229

Wind Chill Chart ...............................................................230

Policy and Procedures References .................................231

Glossary ............................................................................237

Index ............... ................. ................ ................ ................ ... 246

Safety Handbook Amendment Procedure ..................... 249

Safety Handbook Amendment Form........................... 250


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Telephone NumbersBP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.

Anchorage

Emergency 9-911 or 564-5111 or 564-2222

Security Control Room (Non-Emergency) 564-5954

Security Control Room (Non-Emergency) 564-5021

Safety Programs 564-4672

Senior Industrial Hygienist 564-5069

Medical 564-5218

Alaska Regional Hospital 276-1131

Providence Hospital 562-2211

Badami

Emergency 911/659-1200

Environmental/Spill Response 659-1243

Lead Maintenance Operator 659-1321Control Room 659-1300

Endicott

Emergency (On-Site Direct Dial) 911 / 6900

Emergency (Off-Site or Cell) 659-6900

Safety 659-6666

Industrial Hygiene 659-4470

Endicott Medical 659-6806

Environmental 659-6541Security/Telecommunications 659-6800

Control Room 659-6700

Milne Point

Emergency (On-Site) 911

Emergency (From Off Field, or Cell) 670-3399

Environmental 670-3473

Fire Chief 670-3474


Medical 670-3324

Safety 670-3332

Security (Front Desk) 670-3300

Paging System 670-3471

North Star

Emergency (On Island) 911Emergency (Off Island) 670-3500



Medical 670-3545


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Safety 670-3509

Security Dispatch 659-5631

Greater Prudhoe Bay

Emergency (On-Site) 911Emergency Dispatch EOA 659-5300

Emergency Dispatch WOA 659-4222

Safety 659-4457



Spill Reporting 659-5700

MCC Security 659-5631

BOC Security 659-4441PBOC Security 659-5634BOC Medical 659-4315MCC Medical 659-5239

ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc.

Kuparuk

Emergency 659-7300Security 659-7997Environmental 659-7242Spill Response Coordinator 659-7997Safety 659-7593

AlpineEmergency 911 or 670-4900

Safety 670-4756


Spill Response 670-4002

Emergency Services Assistant Chief 670-4752

Security 670-4704

Medic (Non-Emergency) 670-4100


Weather 670-2210

Paging 670-4930

Alyeska Pipeline

Pump Station 1 659-2637


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Purpose and Responsibilities

The purpose of this handbook is to provide a quick and handyreference for many safety and health policies and operating practicesfor all BPXA and contractor employees who work at facilities andareas operated by BPXA. While the BP ASH is based on controlledprocedures and policies, paper copies of the ASH are not controlledand may not reflect changes to procedures and policies that aremade after the printing of this handbook. The controlled procedure orpolicy covering a particular activity is the definitive reference andmust always be followed.

BPXA requires contractor companies to have their own health andsafety programs. When the policies, procedures or programs differfrom BPXAs, contractor employees must follow the more stringentstandard of either their companys or BPXAs policy or procedurecovering the work activity or task. Compliance with all applicablelaws and regulations is always a requirement. Please speak to yoursupervisor or a BPXA Safety Advisor if you have questions regardingthe appropriate procedure or policy for a particular work activity. Thecontrolled version of this handbook can be found athttp://alaska.bpweb.bp.comUPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00389-2

ResponsibilitiesPeople who work at every BPXA site are expected to be committed toachieving our health, safety, technical integrity and environmentalgoals. These goals, summarized in the simple statement, Noaccidents, no harm to people and no damage to the environment,

are fundamental throughout the BP Group, and are the centerpieceand continual reminder of our commitment to health, safety, securityand environmental (HSSE) performance. The BP Group commitmentto HSSE can be found in the BP OMS web library, documentGFD0.0-0001-01.

We are committed to providing all BPXA employees and contractoremployees who work on our premises with a safe and secure workenvironment where no one is subject to unnecessary risk. The BPOperating Management System (OMS) is the framework thatestablishes the expectations and requirements to deliver safe, reliableand efficient operations. OMS is the umbrella for all other BPXA,standards, procedures, practices and management systems such asControl of Work, Process Safety, Integrity Management, and the 8Golden Rules of Safety.

We recognize that safe operations depend not only on technicallysound plant and equipment, but also on competent people and anactive HSE culture. No activity is so important that it cannot be donesafely! However, simply obeying safety rules is not enough. BPXAscommitment to safety means that each of us needs to be alert andaware of safety risks as we do our jobs, regardless of whether the jobis simple or complex.


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Section ISafety and Guiding Principles


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Safety

Safety is identifying and eliminating or minimizing occupational safetyand health risks. Management has the principal responsibility forsafety, and all employees and contractors share an obligation forsafety.

Guiding Principles

Injuries and occupational illnesses are preventable.

Safety is fundamental to the conduct of our business.

Employee involvement, feedback, and recognition arefundamental to safety.

Safe behavior is doing the job right.

Management is responsible for visibly and consistentlyestablishing safety as a priority.

Management is responsible and accountable for the safety ofemployees, contractors, and the general public.

Employees and contractors are responsible and accountable fortheir actions.

Employees and contractors have an obligation, without fear ofreprisal, to notify management of apparent hazards, and they

have the right to receive timely and adequate responses.


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The HSE Basics

The HSE Basics are a natural progression from the safety guidingprinciples and as such support alignment with our safety goals.The HSE Basics define fundamental expectations,accountabilities and actions so that BPXAs safety objective of aninjury free workplace can be achieved. The HSE Basics are asfollows:

As a condition of employment while working on any BP site, youmust:

- Risk assess all work- Stop the job and reassess risk when conditions change- Follow the relevant procedures- Understand and follow BPs 8 Golden rules- Know and wear required PPE for the job

Eye protectionTraction devicesGlovesHearing protection

- Adhere to the BPXA driving policy includingUse of seat beltsWhile driving no phones or two way radios

- Use handrails on stairwells- Report all HSE incidents

Its about protecting people, environment and equipment

ACCOUNTABILITY

When working at any BP site, you are accountable forfollowing the HSE Basics Supervisors are accountable for ensuring:

o A safe work site for their personnelo Their team follows the HSE Basics

Everyone must stop any unsafe act they see!

CONSEQUENCES

A failure to comply with these rules may result in discipline up toand including termination.

For details refer to the BPXA Coaching and Discipline Policyfound on the BP People website.https://bppeople.bpweb.bp.com/irj/portal

Contractors have similar policies which they need to refer to.


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Supervisor Safety Expectations

The Supervisor is responsible for the safety of the operation.Production goals will be accomplished by following safe operations.The Supervisor is expected to:

Set an example for employees to follow.

Know the job and have a thorough knowledge of the hazardsassociated with each operation.

Communicate safe work practices to each employee.

Hold and document periodic safety meetings.

Thoroughly and promptly investigate and report all injuries, nearmisses, and incidents, and ensure that corrective action has takenplace.

Perform frequent safety surveys to ensure that safe conditionsexist and that safe practices are being followed.

Ensure that employees know to report all injuries and unsafeconditions or practices.

Know, support, and inform employees of Company policies andprocedures.

Ensure that all new employees are enrolled in the BPXA NewEmployee Program prior to reporting to any work assignment.

Ensure that all employees receive applicable training in the workpractices necessary to safely perform their work.

Ensure their employees work hours provide reasonableallowance for rest to minimize fatigue and impaired performance.

Ensure their employees understand that they have the authorityand obligation to stop unsafe work.

BPXA New Employee ProgramUPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00328-2


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Individual Safety Expectations

The success of any safety program is based upon all individualshaving a positive attitude toward safety and injury prevention.Each individual is expected to:

Be responsible for the safe performance of the job, both fortheir personal safety and that of fellow workers. This includesquality risk assessments, the proper use of personal protectiveequipment, safety equipment, and adhering to safe workpractices.

Only undertake work for which you are trained, competent,medically fit and sufficiently rested and alert to carry out.

Report promptly every injury, near miss, incidence of fire, andequipment or property damage to their Supervisor.

Understand that every person working for BPXA includingcontractors has the authority and obligation to stop unsafework and report any occurrence to their immediate on-sitesupervisor.

Actively participate in safety meetings.

Make sure you know what to do if an emergency occurs atyour place of work.

Assist in the investigation of incidents as requested by theSupervisor.

Become familiar with the contents of this Safety Handbook,

Company policies, and pertinent requirements or safeoperating procedure.


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Safety / IH Programs and Policies

BP Golden Rules of SafetyBPs safety policy states no harm to people and no accidents.Everyone who works for, or on behalf of, BP is responsible for theirsafety and the safety of those around them.

The following safety rules will be strictly enforced to ensure the safetyof our people and our communities.

The Golden Rules of Safety cover the following activities:

1. Permit to Work

Before conducting work that involves confined space entry, workon energy systems, and ground disturbance in locations whereburied hazards may exist, or hot work in potentially explosiveenvironments, a permit must be obtained that:

Defines scope of work

Identifies hazards and assesses risk

Establishes control measures to eliminate or mitigate hazards

Links the work to other associated work permits orsimultaneous operations

Is authorized by the responsible person(s)

Communicates above information to all involved in the work

Ensures adequate control over the return to normal operations

2. Energy IsolationAny isolation of energy systems; mechanical, electrical, process,hydraulic and others, cannot proceed unless:

The method of isolation and discharge of stored energy are

agreed and executed by a competent person(s) Any stored energy is discharged

A system of locks and tags is utilized at isolation points

A test is conducted to ensure the isolation is effective

Isolation effectiveness is periodically monitored

3. Ground DisturbanceWork that involves a man-made cut, cavity, trench or depressionin the earths surface formed by earth removal cannot proceedunless:

A hazard assessment of the work site is completed by thecompetent person(s)

All underground hazards, i.e. pipelines, electric cables, etc.,have been identified, located and if necessary, isolated

Where persons are to enter an excavation:

A confined space entry permit must be issued if the entry

meets the confined space definition Ground movement must be controlled and collapse prevented

by systematically shoring, sloping, benching, etc., asappropriate

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4. Confined Space EntryEntry into any confined space cannot proceed unless:

All other options have been ruled out

Permit is issued with authorization by a responsible person(s)

Permit is communicated to all affected personnel and posted,as required

All persons involved are competent to do the work

All sources of energy affecting the space have been isolated

Testing of atmospheres is conducted, verified and repeatedas often as defined by the risk assessment

Stand-by person is stationed

Unauthorized entry is prevented

5. Working at Heights

Working at heights of 2 meters (6 feet) high above the groundcannot proceed unless:

A fixed platform is used with guard or hand rails, verified by acompetent person, or

Fall arrest equipment is used that has:- A proper anchor, mounted preferably overhead- Full body harness using double latch self locking snap

hooks at each connection- Synthetic fiber lanyards- Shock absorber

Fall arrest equipment will limit free fall to 2 meters (6 feet) orless

A visual inspection of the fall arrest equipment and system iscompleted and any equipment that is damaged or has beenactivated is taken out of service

Person(s) are competent to perform the work

6. Lifting OperationsLifts utilizing cranes, hoists, or other mechanical lifting deviceswill not commence unless:

An assessment of the lift has been completed and the liftmethod and equipment has been determined by a competentperson(s)

Operators of powered lifting devices are trained and certifiedfor that equipment

Rigging of the load is carried out by a competent person(s)

Lifting devices and equipment have been certified for usewithin the last 12 months (at a minimum)

Load does not exceed dynamic and/or static capacities of thelifting equipment

Any safety devices installed on lifting equipment areoperational

All lifting devices and equipment have been visuallyexamined before each lift by a competent person(s)

7. Driving SafetyAll categories of vehicle, including self-propelled mobile plant,must not be operated unless:

Vehicle is fit for purpose, inspected and confirmed to be insafe working order

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design specification for the vehicle

Loads are secure and do not exceed manufacturers designspecifications or legal limits for the vehicle

Seat belts are installed and worn by all occupants

Safety helmets are worn by riders and passengers ofmotorcycles, bicycles, quads, snowmobiles and similar types ofvehicles

Drivers must not be authorized to operate the vehicle unless:

They are trained, certified and medically fit to operate the classof vehicle

They are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and arenot suffering from fatigue

They do not use hand-held cell phones and radios while driving

(best practice is to switch off all phones and two-way radioswhen driving)

8. Management of ChangeWork arising from temporary and permanent changes toorganization, personnel, systems, process, procedures,equipment, products, materials or substances, and laws andregulations cannot proceed unless a Management of Changeprocess is completed, where applicable, to include:

A risk assessment conducted by all impacted by the change

Development of a work plan that clearly specifies the timescalefor the change and any control measures to be implementedregarding:- Equipment, facilities and process- Operations, maintenance, inspection procedures- Training, personnel and communication- Documentation

Authorization of the work plan by the responsible person(s)through completion

Make sure you have a thorough understanding and knowledge of theGolden Rules of Safety.

8 Golden Rules of Safety,

http://safetyand operations.bpweb.com/goldenrules/

Control of Work (CoW)OMS Element 4.5

The BP Control of Work Requirements were developed to reduce thenumber and frequency of injuries and serious incidents that occur inthe workplace. The requirements ensure that there is a formalapproach to managing work risks. The requirements are a procedural

form of control, consisting of 12 elements supported by mandatoryrequirements. They cover the means of safely controllingconstruction, maintenance, demolition, remediation, operating tasksand similar work activities and apply to BP employees and everyemployee of any other company engaged to perform work on BPXApremises.


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CoW Roles and Responsibilities

Control of Work requires roles, including their accountabilities andresponsibilities, be clearly documented as part of the CoW policyand procedures.

The following key responsibilities for the Control of Work aredefined below:

Site Controller (SC) A person designated (typically AreaManager/Responsible Manager) to provide approval of High RiskWork. Refer to Permitting Responsibilities and General RulesSection under Permitting Roles and Responsibilities.

Area Authority (AA) A person designated for confirming all workactivities conducted are consistent with associated practices andpermit requirements. This person will be responsible for approval ofall Medium/High and pre-determined High Risk work. Refer toPermitting Responsibilities and General Rules Section underPermitting Roles and Responsibilities.

Issuing Authority (IA) A competent person assigned by the AreaAuthority to provide oversight and approve work either throughreview of risk assessments in non-process areas or issue permitsconsistent with all associated practice and permits requirements inprocess facilities. Refer to Permitting Responsibilities and GeneralRules Section under Permitting Roles and Responsibilities.

Performing Authority (PA) A person who is responsible foractivities carried out on the work site and is accountable for

implementing and maintaining controls and mitigations identified inthe Level 1 Risk Assessment (L1RA) and the Level 2 RiskAssessment (L2RA) and safe delivery of all work activities asdescribed on the permits. The Performing Authority (PA) may beperforming a task or may be supervising a group performing a task.Refer to Permitting Responsibilities and General Rules Sectionunder Permitting Roles and Responsibilities.

Person in Charge (PIC) The Person in Charge (PIC) is an onsiteindividual assigned on an as needed basis that has workingknowledge of work activities being performed by othergroups/personnel working on location, and is designated by the

Area Authority (AA). The need to assign a PIC is determined byany factor or combination of factors that indicate that the workshould be managed and monitored at the job site such as when twoor more work groups simultaneous operations are found to be ahigh risk. The need for the PIC at this time is generally due to

construction, work-over, or turnaround activities or a single activitythat warrants the need for on-site presence. Refer to PermittingResponsibilities and General Rules under Permitting Roles andResponsibilities.

Risk Assessor (RA) A person trained to lead the Level 2 RiskAssessment. Refer to Permitting Responsibilities and General


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Rules under Permitting Roles and Responsibilities.

Isolation Authority (ISO) A competent person assigned by theArea Authority who is in charge of verification of energy isolations.The Isolating Authority is responsible for approving the design andintegrity of the energy isolation. Refer to Permitting Responsibilitiesand General Rules Section under Permitting Roles andResponsibilities.

The following steps outline what the Control of Work Standardmeans to you in practice:

Plan the WorkThis means:

You have access to the written policy describing the Control ofWork Process (Element 1)

You have a thorough understanding of the role you play and youraccountability (Element 2)

You are appropriately trained and competent to carry out your role(Element 3)

You have a thorough understanding of the individual tasks youmust complete, and their interaction (Element 4)

Assess and Manage the RiskThis means: You dont carry out a task unless it has been risk assessed

(Element 5) You obtain a permit before conducting any work that involves

confined space entry, work on energy systems, grounddisturbance, hot work or other hazardous activities (Element 6)

You are aware of any risks having read and signed a written

document which outlines the scope, hazards, controls andmitigations of the task you will be performing (Element 7)

Control the WorkThis Means: When your work requires a permit, it is regularly monitored and

managed by a responsible person (Element 8) You will leave work in a safe condition on completion or

interruption (Element 9)

Capture the LearningThis Means: Your activities are regularly audited (Element 10) You should have ready access to lessons learned from other BP

businesses (Element 11)

Stop Unsafe WorkThis Means: You immediately stop work if you believe it is unsafe (Element

12)1. Personal intervention you must speak up if you spot

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missing PPE), STOP THE TASK and resolve the concernimmediately.

3. When a significant safety concern or one associated withthe 8 Golden Rules is identified, STOP THE JOB.

4. Report it you immediately bring it to the attention of yourmanagement or the HSE department.

5. If you dont feel comfortable doing the above, you cancontact Open Talk 1-800-225-6141 You can raise anyconcern in this way it is confidential and available 24hours a day. Website: http://opentalk.bpweb.bp.com/en/

https://wss2.bp.com/HSSE2/BPXA_CoW/default.aspx

Department of Transportation (DOT) RegulationsThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline HazardousMaterials Safety Administration (PHMSA), requires pipelineoperators to develop a written qualification program to evaluate theindividuals (both employees and contractors) ability to performcovered tasks and to recognize and react to abnormal operatingconditions that may be encountered while performing theseactivities.

The BPXA DOT Pipeline Operator Qualification program isdesigned to ensure that individuals working on regulated pipelinefacilities are qualified to perform specific covered tasks and toreduce the probability and consequences of incidents/accidents.

Accordingly, this plan covers pipeline facilities regulated under Part192 or 195 operated by BPXA. This plan ensures that individuals,who operate, maintain or react to abnormal situations on thesepipeline facilities are either qualified individuals or under the direct

observation of a qualified individual. This plan applies to BPXAemployees, contractors, sub-contractors and any other entityperforming a DOT covered task as defined in this plan on behalfof BPXA on a DOT jurisdictional pipeline facility.

The regulations can be found in 49 CFR Part 192 Subpart N (gas)and Part 195 Subpart G (liquid). The oil and gas pipelines on theNorth Slope have extensive emergency response oversight bymultiple agencies.

BPXA DOT Operation Maintenance, Emergency Response(OMER) Hazardous Liquid Pipelines UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-DOT-DOC-00012-2BPXA DOT Pipeline Operator Qualifications Plan UPS-US-AK-ALL-

ALL-DOT-DOC-00013-2

Incident Investigations

All incidents will be reported, investigated, analyzed and

communicated to prevent recurrence and improve our performance.Investigations will focus on root causes and/or system failures, aspart of continuous improvement. Corrective actions and preventivemeasures will be utilized to reduce future personal and processsafety incidents.

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affects or has the potential to affect the health, safety, or security ofpeople, assets, or the environment.

A Near Miss incident is an undesired event that under slightlydifferent circumstances could have resulted in harm to people,damage to property, or loss to process.

Consult with your HSE Representative if you have any questions.

BPXA Incident Investigation Manual, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01489-2

Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program

The goal of the Industrial Hygiene Program is the prevention ofworker exposures to harmful agents in the workplace. Key elementsare anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplacehealth hazards.

Health hazards on the North Slope are evaluated by the IndustrialHygiene program. Key health hazards you should be aware of are:

AsbestosAsbestos is present in North Slope facilities. Overexposure toasbestos causes lung cancer and lung disease. Materials that aresuspected to contain asbestos must be tested before these materialsare disturbed.

Materials that may contain asbestos include - pipe insulation;insulation sealants and mastics; gaskets; brake pads; tank insulation;pyrocrete and other fireproofing; flow line anchor blocks; floor tilesand mastics; drywall joint compound; roofing materials; and valvepacking.

Only trained workers may sample materials and remove asbestos-containing materials.

BPXA Asbestos Management Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00397-2

BenzeneBenzene is present in crude oil and other production fluids. It can bepresent in higher concentrations in certain process streams, such asgas dehydration and NGL systems.

Long term overexposure to benzene can cause cancer.

Air purifying respirators with organic vapor cartridges should be wornwhenever production processes are opened, unless direct reading

instruments show levels of benzene below 0.3 parts per million (ppm).Supplied air respirators are required if benzene is present above 15ppm.

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Hazard CommunicationThe Hazard Communication Program provides personnel withinformation to enable them to protect themselves from hazardouschemicals and physical agents. Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDSs) are required for all hazardous chemicals, and allcontainers are required to be labeled with the chemical name andhazards. New chemicals must go through the New ChemicalEvaluation process before they are brought to the North Slope.

New Chemical Evaluation Procedure

UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00219-2

https://wss2.bp.com/HSSE2/NCE_Procedure/default.aspx

BPXA Hazard Communication Program, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01710-2

NoiseNoise is the most common health hazard on the North Slope.Hearing protection is required in most production areas.Single hearing protection is required in areas where noise levelsexceed 82 dB(A). Properly fitted plugs provide the best protection.Double hearing protection (muffs and plugs) is required in areas of100 dB(A) or more. Time spent in these areas should be limited.Production facilities are posted with the level of hearing protectionrequired.

Hearing Conservation Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00769-2

LeadLead can be present in painted surfaces on North Slope facilities.

Coatings are to be tested for lead before grinding, sanding, welding,or other work that can create airborne lead. Specific work practicesare to be followed if coatings containing lead will be removed.

Contact Industrial Hygienist for the current Lead NegativeExposure Assessment for work methods that do not create leadexposures above regulatory limits.

Lead Management Program, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01796-2

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)NORM can be present as a scale or sludge inside down-holetubing, surface piping, valves, pumps and vessels.

Radiation from NORM is only harmful if dust from sludge and scaleis created and inhaled. NORM surveys should be done prior toentering tanks or vessels that have been in production service, andprior to removing scale or sludge from piping, valves and pumps.Specific PPE and work practices are required of workers handlingNORM.

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00391-2


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Respiratory ProtectionRespirators may be required for some tasks. The L1RA or similar riskassessment process will be used to identify hazards requiringrespiratory protection. The Industrial Hygienist or area Safety Advisorwill be consulted for assistance in selecting the appropriate level ofrespiratory protection for the hazards identified.Persons wearing respirators must be medically approved, fit tested,and trained.Chemical cartridges for air purifying respirators should be changed atthe end of the task or at the end of one 12-hour shift, whichevercomes first. If the worker detects an odor indicating breakthrough, thecartridge should be changed out immediately.

Respiratory Protection Program, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00780-2

Radioactive SourcesDevices containing fixed radioactive sources are present in somefacilities for level detection and flow measurement. These sources aresealed and do not present a radiation exposure hazard under normaloperation. Testing and maintenance of these devices should only beperformed by trained, qualified workers. Contact the BP RadiationSafety Officer or Industrial Hygienist for more information.Portable radioactive sources are used to inspect piping and vesselsfor corrosion. Specially trained contractors perform this work. Barriersand signs are erected around radiation areas. Never cross radiationbarriers.

North Slope Workplace Exposure Assessment Web Pagehttp://alaska.bpweb.bp.com/hse/north_slope_work_assessments.htm

Radioactive Devices Containing Sealed Radioactive Sources, UPS-US-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01712-2

Integrity Management (IM)IM covers designing, constructing, operating and maintaining plantassets, facilities and floating structures throughout their lifecycle toprevent injury to people or damage to the environment. The intent isto prevent loss of containment, structural failure or unintendedrelease of stored energy.

Many of the more generic requirements (competence, MoC,Emergency Response and Investigation & Learning) of the IM havebeen incorporated into the OMS Group Essentials or existing GroupDefined Practices (GDP). Those more specific or detailedrequirements of the IM standard are transferred to the new IM GDP.

These include:1. AuthoritiesThis requirement identifies authorities roles and responsibilities.2. Hazard and RiskThis requirement ensures that risks are assessed and managed.3. Asset Design and Construction


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This requirement ensures that facilities and processes aredesigned, constructed and modified to prevent injury to people anddamage to the environment.4. Asset OperationThis requirement ensures that protective systems and devices arein place to prevent injury to people and damage to the environment.5. Practices and ProceduresThis requirement ensures that practices and procedures for thesafety of people and operation of facilities are followed and kept up-to-date.6. Annual Engineering PlanThis requirement ensures that an Annual Engineering Plan, whichincludes risks, deviations and status report be submitted.

Integrity Management GDP 5.0-001http://safetyandoperations.bpweb.bp.com/oms/

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Overview of the StandardThe main purpose of the Process Safety Management standard asdefined in the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)regulation 29 CFR 1910.119 is to prevent releases of hazardouschemicals, especially into locations that could expose employeesand others to serious hazards. Process Safety Management alsopromotes better quality through the elimination of processfluctuations and process shutdowns. PSM Regulation isestablished through 15 elements plus definitions:

Elementsa) Application

HighlightsPSM Regulation applies to processes with specifically-listedhighly hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities andprocesses with 10,000 pounds or more of flammable liquidor gas.

How This Affects YouMost of our facilities are covered by the PSM Rule. TheTier 2 Procedure identifies each facility and why it is or isnot covered by the PSM Rule. By clearly listing the facilitiesthat must comply with the PSM Rule, we ensure ourcompliance with the law and that we are operating in a safemanner.

PSM Applicability Element Administrative Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0520

b) Definitions

HighlightsDefinitions applicable to the PSM Rule are listed on thePSM Website. http://alaska.bpweb.bp.com/psm/

How This Affects YouA clear understanding of terms is essential to complyingwith the regulations.

PSM Definitions Element Administrative Procedure, UPS-


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US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00444-2

c) Employee Participation

HighlightsEmployers must have written Employee Participation Plans,have consulted with employees in development of safetyprograms, and provide employees with access to ProcessHazard Analyses.

How This Affects YouYour experiences, ideas, and viewpoints improve the wayPSM issues are managed.

PSM Employee Participation Element AdministrativeProcedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0510

d) Process Safety Information (PSI)

HighlightsEmployers must maintain complete and accurate writteninformation concerning process chemicals, processtechnology, and process equipment.

How This Affects YouEach facility has developed a Process Safety InformationTable that is kept current and used to provide a quickreference guide to the documents and databases that makeup Process Safety Information. PSI tables for each PSMfacility can be found on the PSM Website located athttp://alaska.bpweb.bp.com/psm/ under Process SafetyInformation/PSI Index Tables.

PSM Process Safety Information Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSI-1100

e) Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

HighlightsOSHA requires that PHAs be done for all covered processesand that the reviews are updated every five years. Thereview teams include, at a minimum, a facilitator familiar withthe review methodology, an experienced operator andengineer. Action items must be reviewed with affectedpersonnel and resolved in a timely fashion.

How This Affects YouBPXA employees and contractors may be involved in PHAreviews. You will be informed of identified hazards andrecommendations may be involved in the resolution of therecommendations.

Process Hazard AnalysisCRT-AK-48-02

f) Operating Procedures

HighlightsWritten operating procedures specific to each facilitysoperating areas must address: Initial startup, Normaloperation, Temporary operations, Emergency operations,Normal shutdown, and Startup following turn-around. Withthese operating procedures are: Operating limits whichinclude consequences of deviation and steps required to


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correct or avoid deviation, safety and health considerationswhich include properties and hazards of chemicals used inthe process, exposure prevention measures (engineeringcontrols, administrative controls, PPE), exposure response,raw materials and hazardous chemical inventory, andspecial or unique hazards.

How This Affects YouEach process facility has a set of Standard OperatingProcedures for the various tasks / operations connectedwith the situations listed above, titled by section or piece ofequipment.Operating procedures detail the required method by whichan operating task must be performed. Operating proceduresare controlled documents and must conform to the Site

Technical Practice for Standard Operating Procedures.All procedures are accessible to employees through the E-Book, ODIE, and HSE web sites. The E-Book web sitescan be accessed by going tohttp://alaska.bpweb.bp.com/ebook, the ODIE website canbe accessed by going tohttp://eportal.bpweb.bp.com/omsop/documentum and theHSE website can be accessed by going tohttp://eportal.bpweb.bp.com/hse/.PSM Operating Procedures Element AdministrativeProcedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00445-2

g) Training

HighlightsEach employee shall be trained in operating procedures,including specific safety and health hazards, emergencyoperations, shutdowns and safe work practices applicableto the employee's job tasks

How This Affects YouEstablishing and improving your competency and that ofyour co-workers is necessary to keep you safe.PSM Training Element Administrative Procedure, UPS-US-

AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00447-2

h) Contractors

HighlightsUse of contractors in and around PSM-covered processesmakes it necessary to establish screening and trainingprocesses to assure contractors can accomplish theirdesired tasks without compromising the safety and health ofemployees at the facility.

How This Affects YouContractors must receive an Authorization to Proceed (ATP)

prior to working on the North Slope.Contractors must be informed of the facilitys processhazards and job safety requirements before conductingtheir activities.PSM Contractors Administrative Procedure, UPS-US-AK-

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i) Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)

HighlightsA PSSR must be performed prior to starting up new ormodified facilities and include review / verification of thefollowing:o Construction and equipment is in accordance with design

specifications,o Safety, Operating, Maintenance, and Emergency

Procedures are in place and are adequate,o All PHA or MOC items are resolved or implemented,o Training of affected employees is complete.

How This Affects youEnsuring the facility meets design requirements, proceduresare in place, personnel are trained, and all issues are

resolved prior to start-up helps us avoid unsafe and costlyerrors.

PSM Pre-Startup Safety Review Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00760-2

j) Mechanical Integrity

HighlightsThe OSHA rule requires that maintenance, inspection, andtesting be done in accordance with written procedures;employees performing these tasks are trained in an overviewof the process unit they are working in and the proceduresthey use; inspections and tests follow recognized andgenerally accepted good engineering practices; frequency ofinspections and tests are consistent with applicablemanufacturers recommendations; equipment deficiencies arecorrected before use or actions are taken to assure safe

operation; and that a quality assurance system is in place toensure equipment is installed properly.

How This Affects YouPerforming proper maintenance and inspection ensures earlyintervention to keep the facilities operating safely.

PSM Mechanical Integrity Element Administrative Procedure,UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0500

k) Hot Work Permit

HighlightsThe Standard requires the following: (1) Employer shall issuea hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on ornear a covered process. (2) The permit shall document thatthe fire prevention and protection requirements in 29 CFR1910.252 (a) have been implemented prior to beginning thehot work operation; it shall indicate the date(s) and time(s)

authorized for hot work; and identify the object on which hotwork is to be performed. The permit shall be kept on file aftercompletion of the hot work operations for 1 year.

How This Affects YouUse of hot work permits ensures proper precautions are takento minimize the possibility of a fire or explosion.


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PSM Hot Work Administrative Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00268-2

l) Management of Change (MOC)

HighlightsBPXA has three (3) Management of Change (MOC)Procedures: Technical MOC, Administrative MOC, andOrganizational MOC with supporting database applicationsfor each.

How This Affects YouEvery worker has the potential to be impacted by a changeand the MOC process ensures that changes are assessed,approved, properly implemented, documented, and thataffected personnel are informed. Change management is

essential to safe operations.

BPXA Technical Management of Change Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01715-2PSM Management of Change Element AdministrativeProcedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0525BPXA Organizational Management of Change Procedure,UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01694-2

m) Incident Investigation

HighlightsIncidents that involve process safety and result in therelease or potential for release of highly hazardouschemicals or flammable materials, which can causecatastrophic loss of life or damage, must be investigated indetail to identify their causes. All Process Safety relatedincidents will be investigated according to the Alaska

Incident Investigation Manual. Investigations must beginwithin 48 hours of the incident.

How This Affects YouTeams led by senior personnel will be appointed bymanagement to conduct a root cause analysis. Individualteam members will likely be representative of the facility /work activity involved.These investigations are completed to prevent processsafety type incidents from being repeated and to identifysimilar risk of an incident elsewhere in the company.

PSM Incident Investigation Element AdministrativeProcedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00573-2

n) Emergency Planning & Response

HighlightsEmergency Action Plans (EAPs) must be established and

implemented at every PSM-covered facility. EAPs mustspecify actions employees are to take when there is anunwanted release of highly hazardous chemicals.

How This Affects YouYou must know what to do in all emergency situations andmay be asked to be part of an Emergency Response Team.EAPs establish our emergency reporting procedures, alarm


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systems, escape / evacuation plans, personalaccountabilities and duties, and critical emergencyoperations.

PSM Restart Procedures for Planned and Emergency /Unplanned Shutdowns, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00203-2

o) Compliance Audits

HighlightsOSHA requires that BPXA perform and document a PSMcompliance audit every three years to verify that proceduresand practices are developed and are being used. Findings ofthe audits must be documented and addressed in a timelymanner.

How This Affects YouYou may be asked to participate in these audits, but at aminimum the facilities where you work will be impacted by acompliance audit at least every three years. PSM Complianceaudits at BP facilities are now done by the Safety &Operations Audit Group.

PSM Compliance Audits Element Administrative Procedure,UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00298-2

p) Trade Secrets

HighlightsThe PSM Regulation mandates that employees shall haveaccess to trade secret information to fully understand PSM-covered processes.

How This Affects YouTrade secrets are not typically a concern with North SlopeOperations.When sensitive or trade secret information is provided toemployees, you may be asked to protect the confidentiality ofthe information.

PSM Trade Secrets Element Administrative Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-0446-2


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General and Personal Safety

Note: Always be familiar with site-specific safety requirements.

General Safety Requirements

No job is so important that you cannot take time to do it safely.

1. Any BPXA or contract employee who works unescorted at thevarious field-operating areas or is North Slope assigned shallcomplete, at a minimum, the Unescorted training programprior to arrival at their assigned location. Any person physicallyworking on equipment or driving company vehicles wouldgenerally require the unescorted training requirements

regardless of local oversight. On completion of this program,personnel will be issued a signed NSTC card which is requiredfor the issuance of a BPXA Badge.

2. All non-facility assigned personnel shall get approval and signin at the facility Control Room or designated location beforeproceeding into any process area or right-of-way. Contact thefacility Control Room for access procedures.

Personnel shall also sign out upon completion of work orwhenever leaving the facility.

3. Non-intrinsically safe devices, including cellular phones, radios,radio chargers, cameras, flashlights, vehicle remote starts, etc.,shall not be carried in classified areas.

4. No work shall be started on any equipment without theknowledge and consent of the person responsible for that area.

5. All personnel shall immediately take necessary action to correctany unsafe actions or conditions and, if appropriate, reportthem to the responsible Supervisor.

6. No equipment shall be operated until the operator has receivedproper training on that equipment.

7. All flexible tubing, hoses, and lines shall be inspected prior touse. Pay particular attention to the braided outer sheath oflines. Equipment which shows fraying or wear will requirereplacement.

8. All equipment shall be positioned in such a mannerthat ensures the equipments exhaust does not enterbuildings.

9. Compressed air shall not be applied to clothing or personnel.

10. Serious accidents have occurred because injured personnelwere wearing jewelry. These injuries may have been caused bycontact with hazards such as moving machinery, energizedelectrical systems, hot surfaces, or less obvious events like

catching rings when climbing equipment.The following jewelry guidelines should be followed to preventinjuries whenever working at an operations facility, site or shoparea:

Finger rings, metal-banded wrist-wear, and other conductiveitems shall not be worn when performing live electrical work.


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Necklaces or medallions shall be removed or tucked insideclothing so as not to create a hazard.

Rings shall be removed; taped up or gloves worn over toprevent a catching hazard.

Unrestrained long hair shall be controlled whenever workingaround rotating / moving equipment.

Precautions shall be taken to ensure loose clothing oraccessories do not pose a hazard whenever working aroundrotating equipment.

11. Fire extinguishers, alarm boxes, fire doors, air packs, eyewashstations, and all other emergency equipment shall be maintainedin good working order and kept clear of obstructions.

12. For air and ground travel to/from and on the North Slope,

personnel shall carry the following from October 1 through May 1or as weather conditions warrant: heavy coat, warm shoes, hatthat covers the ears, and gloves or mittens.

13. Individuals or work groups involved in working outside of a facilityshall have radios or other means of communication in theirpossession.

14. Running in work areas, except during an emergency, isprohibited.

15. When ascending or descending stairways, use the handrail, andtake one step at a time.

16. Before work occurs, the Performing Authority will be responsiblefor identifying and communicating potential hazards to allmembers involved in completing the work.

17. Always know a safe emergency exit path from your work location.

18. Fighting and horseplay are strictly prohibited on Company

property.19. Illegal substance and alcohol use or possession is prohibited

while on BPXA property. All personnel must notify theirSupervisor if taking prescription medication that may inhibit their

job performance.

20. All visitors will adhere to site specific Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE) requirements.

21. Many wells on the North Slope are experiencing subsidencearound the wellhead that can lead to surface holes. Whenworking on or near wellheads, be alert for potential gravelsubsidence areas. If this occurs, immediately vacate the area andreport subsidence locations to the responsible Area Authority forthat work area. Restrict access to area until appropriatemeasures can be taken.

22. If lightning or thunder occurs, suspend all outside activities andimmediately seek shelter inside.

23. Work on or near North Slope constructed pipelines addsinherent risk to personnel. Slugging liquids or gas can result inrapid pipe movement, resulting in an entrapment or crushhazard to individuals or parts of the body placed betweenpipelines / flowlines and other adjacent structures. Adherenceto the Pipeline & Flowline Safe Work Procedure Slugging


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Line Precautions is mandatory for safe operations.

Pipeline & Flowline Safe Work Procedure Slugging Line Precautions

Document Number: UPS-US-AK-GPB-ALL-HSE-DOC-00057-3

Cold Related Injuries

Our best defense against cold related injuries is to prioritize and

limit our outside work during temperature and wind chill extremes,

and to use the correct PPE for any outside work. Pay special

attention to protection of the face & head, hands, wrists, and feet.

Gloves with gauntlets should be used to prevent exposed skin

areas between the jacket and gloves.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is the lowering of the body core temperature to thepoint where it is no longer functioning properly. Symptoms includeintense shivering, poor coordination, stumbling, loss of memory,thickness of speech and drowsiness. Hypothermia is insidious, andleft untreated, may result in collapse and death.

Dehydration, or the loss of body fluids, occurs gradually in the coldenvironment and may increase the susceptibility of workers to coldinjury due to a significant change in blood flow to the extremities.Warm, sweet drinks and soups should be taken to the work site toprovide caloric intake and fluid volume. Taking certain medicationor drugs such as nicotine, or caffeine because of their diureticcirculatory effects can increase susceptibility to cold. Workers witha cold, or flu, or certain diseases, such as diabetes, heart, vascular,and thyroid problems may be more susceptible to the winterelements. Becoming exhausted or immobilized, especially due toinjury can speed up the effects of cold weather.

It is important to note that most hypothermia cases are reportedduring cool weather.

TreatmentPrevent further heat loss, contact emergency services, andtransport as soon as possible as directed to a medical facility.

Frostbite

Frostbite is the freezing of body tissue. It may range from minor

injury (frost nip) to complete freezing of an extremity. Untreated

frostbitten areas will first become reddened, and then become gray

or white, particularly on exposed ear lobes, cheeks, or nose. Left

untreated, the skin becomes numb and dead white.Watch co-workers for signs of frostbite.

Treatment

Transport as soon as possible to a medical facility.

Cold Weather Protection Requirements

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weather conditions warrant: heavy coat, warm shoes, hat thatcovers the ears, and gloves or mittens.

Each person is responsible for wearing and / or carrying adequatewinter gear while on the North Slope during winter (October 1 throughMay 1) months. At a minimum, each person must have a warmheavy coat or jacket with a hood or with a hat that covers the ears,warm gloves and warm substantial footwear. Additionally, winter gearrequirements are dependent upon job duties and risk assessment.

For any outside work scheduled when the wind chill is in the 5-minutefrost bite section of the Wind Chill Chart (see page 230), a SafetyTime Out / Level 1 Risk Assessment (L1RA) should be held todetermine if the work is of such a high priority that it should beperformed in such severe conditions.

Fall Protection Requirements / Procedures

Purpose/Scope

The purpose of this section is to establish the minimum requirementsto safely work at heights.

Tasks which fall under OSHAs construction standard require a fallprevention system or personal fall arrest system when a person has apotential to fall 6 feet or greater.

Tasks which fall under OSHAs general industry standard require thatguards or protective measures are in place if there is a drop of 4 feetor more from: holes in walls or floors; chute wall openings; windowwall openings at a stairway landing, floor, platform or balcony;

temporary wall openings; open sided floor or platforms; or runways.

In cases where work is being conducted above dangerous equipmentsuch as moving parts, sharp edges, and regardless of distancebetween the worker and the equipment, safeguards shall be in placeto protect workers from falls.

1. 100% Continuous Fall Protection is required at all times whenworking at heights greater than 6 feet (1.8m) above the workingsurface when there is a fall potential. Each employee on awalking / working surface with an unprotected side or edgewhich is 6 feet or more above a lower level shall be protectedfrom falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems,or personal fall restraint or arrest systems.

2. Safety monitors can only be used in specific applications whenconventional or positive methods are not possible. Work on roofswith slopes / pitch less than or equal to 2 in 12 (vertical to

horizontal) with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8m) ormore above lower levels shall require fall protection such as:

Guardrail system

Personal fall arrest system

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system, personal fall arrest system, or safety monitoringsystem

Safety monitoring system alone, on roofs 50 feet or lessin width for the performance of roofing operations. Themonitor must be a competent person.

3. Work on roofs with slopes / pitch greater than 4 in 12(vertical to horizontal) with unprotected sides and edges 6feet or more above lower levels shall require fall protectionin the form of guard rail systems with toe boards, safety netsystems, or personal fall arrest systems.

4. Full body harness is required for protection from falls. Bodybelts are no longer acceptable as part of a personal fall

arrest system (exemption: this does not apply to belts usedas body positioning devices). Additionally, only locking-typesnap hooks shall be used; d-rings and snap hooks shallhave a minimum tensile strength of 5000 pounds.

5. Personal fall arrest systems consist of multiple componentsincluding full body harness, lanyard, deceleration device,anchorage (anchor point), and a suspension trauma safetystrap to prevent suspension trauma while a worker isawaiting rescue in the event of a fall.

6. An anchorage means a secure point of attachment forlifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices. Anchorage shallbe capable of supporting at least 5000 pounds per employeeattached; or as part of a complete personal fall arrest systemthat maintains a safety factor of at least 2 and is operatedunder the supervision of a qualified person.

7. Guardrails, electrical conduit, floor grating, scaffoldmembers, and fire suppression piping shall not be used asan anchorage for a personal fall arrest system. Scaffolderection crews may be able to tie off to scaffold membersonly if approved and designed by the manufacturer. Prior touse, a qualified engineer must approve process piping to beused as an anchorage.

8. Personal fall arrest systems shall limit maximum arrestingforce to 1800 pounds and be rigged such that an employeecan neither free-fall more than 6 feet (1.8m) nor contact anylower level.

9. Lanyards and vertical lifelines shall have a minimumbreaking strength of 5000 pounds. Each employee shall beattached to a separate lifeline.

10. Lanyards shall not be tied back to themselves unless the

lanyard is specifically designed and rated by themanufacturer for this configuration.

11. Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and usedunder the supervision of a qualified person as part of acomplete personal fall arrest system.

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use for wear, damage, and other deterioration. Defectivecomponents shall be removed from service.

13. Personal fall arrest systems and components subjected toimpact loading shall be removed from service immediately.

14. Positioning device systems shall be rigged such that anemployee cannot free fall more than 2 feet (0.9m) and besecured to an anchorage capable of supporting at least twice thepotential impact load of a fall, or 3000 pounds, whichever isgreater.

BPXA Fall Protection Program, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00661-2

Fire ProtectionResponse Procedures

In case of fire, the following procedure should be used:

1. Summon help by whatever means available.

2. Do not fight fires beyond the initial stage unless you are trainedand equipped to do so as a part of a fire department/brigade oremergency response team. Do not fight a fire before alertingsomeone else.

3. Fire fighting should be limited to trained personnel and must beconducted within the limits of the individuals training andexperience.

Suppression Equipment Available

Fire extinguishing methods at BPXA facilities include but are notlimited to:

1. Fire Extinguishers

Some portable fire extinguishers are of primary value on only oneclass of fire; some are suitable on two or three classes. None aresuitable for all five classes of fire.

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(Class B) is red, the circle (Class C) is blue, the five pointed star(Class D) is yellow and the octagon (Class K) is black.

2. Water

Hose Streams

Automatic Sprinkler System

Fire Response Vehicles

Fine Water Mist

Foam

3. Gaseous Agents

Extinguishers

Fixed Systems (includes Halon, FE13 and Novec 1230)

Halon 1301 (bromotrifluoromethane) is a colorless, odorless andelectrically non-conductive gas.

FE13 (triflouromethane), a colorless, odorless and electrically non-conductive gas, is a replacement of Halon 1301.

Novec 1230 is a fire suppressant liquid agent.

Detection Equipment Available

Numerous types of fire, smoke, and gas detectors are installed inBPXA facilities. Employees are responsible for understanding thetype of detection, suppression and associated alarms in their workareas.

Evacuation/Emergency Procedures

All BPXA facilities have specific emergency and evacuationprocedures. If you are not sure as to your specific role or action,

check with facility management prior to proceeding with any work.

Housekeeping Practices1. All passageways, entryways, aisles, stairs, storerooms,

service rooms, and work areas shall be kept:

Clean and unobstructed;

Free of ice, or treated with sand, etc., to prevent slippinginjuries.

2. All waste and debris shall be removed from the work area andrecycled or disposed of properly.

3. Spills shall be reported and cleaned up promptly inaccordance with environmental and safety guidelines.

4. Aisles shall be clear and unobstructed to allow for immediateaccess with fire protection equipment.

5. Cords, cables, or hoses should be routed overhead or

underneath the grating rather than across doorways orwalkways.

6. The area around buildings and unit operating areas shall bekept clean and free of unnecessary materials.

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metal containers with appropriate labeling.

8. Rags or waste containing combustible or flammable materialsshall be put into approved metal safety waste cans immediatelyafter use. Waste cans shall be emptied daily.

9. Outside food waste receptacles must have animal-proof lids.

10. Inside food waste receptacles shall be emptied daily and keptclean and sanitary.

Lifting and Carrying Procedures

Manual lifting and handling of material must be performed usingmethods that ensure the safety of the individual. Engineeringsolutions, where feasible, are the preferred method of control for

lifting hazards. Whenever a job requires lifting and carrying of tools ormaterials, the on-site hazards assessment for the job should addresstechniques to eliminate, control or protect against the risks. Focusingon the energy sources of gravity and motion can help identify possiblehazards.

Use mechanical lifting methods when available

Know the weight of the item to be lifted

Be trained in proper manual lifting techniques, such as Safety InMotion and BackLogic

Do a L1RA for manual lifting where required by Manual WeightLimit Procedure

BPXA Manual Lift Weight Limit Procedure UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01748-2

Office and Camp SafetyIntroductionIn addition to the other procedures/precautions in this Handbook, thefollowing general safety precautions must be followed when workingin an office environment. However, there may be site-specificprocedures or requirements for your work location. Check with thelocal Safety, Health, and Environmental group or Building Operations.

OrientationPersonnel reporting to any Company office / camp complex for thefirst time shall receive a site safety orientation.

The following dining area etiquette expectations shall be followed atall North Slope Camps:

All personnel shall use the hand sanitizer provided to helpprevent the risk of food borne illness before going through the

dining line or into the snack rooms at a minimum.All Personnel shall refrain from using MP3 players, laptop, cellphones, handheld radios and other such devices in the diningareas and snack rooms. These devices have been proven toharbor bacteria such as e.coli and staph.

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Operations) Procedure UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01798-2

Precautions1. All personnel shall be familiar with the location of the fire alarm

pull station and fire extinguisher nearest to their workstation orliving quarters.

2. All personnel shall become familiar with the appropriateevacuation route(s) for their workstation or living area.Evacuation routes for each floor and building area are clearlymarked. Use the stairwell closest to your office or livingquarters to evacuate.

3. During fire alarms, Floor Wardens / Security Officers shallmake last-minute searches of their areas to ensure allpersonnel are evacuated. Help the Floor Wardens / SecurityOfficers by clearing the area quickly, and aid them if

requested. If a Floor Warden / Security Officer request you toleave an area, do so! If a door is closed, check carefully forhigh temperature or smoke before opening. Close all doors onyour way out.

4. During evacuation, do not use elevators! Use the stairwells,following the exit signs and evacuation drawings. Take yourwallet and keys and dress appropriately for current weatherconditions. Evacuate to your assigned assembly area.

5. Personnel with a disability / condition that would preclude theirability to evacuate shall inform their Floor Warden or Security.During evacuations, seek shelter in a stairwell and await thearrival of Security or Fire Department personnel forassistance.

6. Become familiar with the proper procedures to follow duringany type of emergency and participate in allevacuation/disaster drills.

7. Keep all passageways, entryways, aisles, storerooms, servicerooms, and work areas clean, orderly, sanitary, and wellmaintained, with no obstructions. Eliminate all tripping hazardsfrom the work place. Aisles and hallways should provideunobstructed movement and immediate access for fireprotection personnel and equipment.

8. Keep flammable or combustible material and residue to aminimum. Store them in approved metal safety cans andstorage cabinets. When disposing of flammable, combustibleor hazardous material, ensure that all appropriate safeguardsand regulations are followed.

9. Report spills immediately.10. Erect barricades around hazardous areas. Never disregard

them, even though the danger may not be apparent.11. Safely stack material / boxes (no higher than 18 inches below

the sprinkler head height). Do not block fire exits, fireextinguishers, electrical control panels, or store near heaters,

etc.12. File drawers and desk drawers should not be left open. Do notoverload top drawers or shelves so that files or bookcases cantip over. Keep heavy files in lower drawers. Secure filecabinets and bookcases 5 feet or taller to the wall or eachother.

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Check with Building Operations prior to acquiring any non-standard office electric equipment (small appliances, spaceheaters, electric kettles, etc.). Routinely check the condition ofpower cords and plugs.

14. Always use an approved ladder or stool to get articles out ofreach from the floor. Do not use a chair or other makeshiftdevice to reach high places.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

At BPXA the hierarchy to prevent injuries is as follows:1) Elimination / Substitution - removing the cause or substitute with a

less hazardous material or equipment2) Engineering Controls - physically changing equipment or work

environment3) Warnings (audible, visual or physical barriers) labels, signs, lights

or horns4) Training / Procedures Initial and refresher training on operating

and HSE procedures and policies5) Personal Protective Equipment - last line of defense

We should all focus on elimination / substitution and engineeringcontrols to prevent injuries. PPE should be the last resort if othercontrols are not feasible.

Eye and FacePersonnel shall wear eye protection appropriate for the hazard whenworking in process areas, construction locations or other areas werethere is a potential for injury from flying particles, metal sparks,radiation, chemicals, or any other identifiable or suspected eye orface hazard. This shall include all personnel in vehicles while drivingon gravel roads.

Activities that create flying particles, such as sanding, scraping,grinding, chipping, buffing and blasting require impact-type gogglesand a face shield or welding hood. Workers within 20 of othersperforming these tasks are required to wear the same level of eyeprotection unless barriers (i.e. welding screens or curtains) are inplace to control the exposure.

Prior to removal of eye protection, measures for decontaminationmust be in place whenever activities that create flying particles, suchas sanding, scraping, grinding, chipping, buffing and blasting areconducted.

All eye protection must meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1. Safetyglasses shall have side shields.

Personnel may wear contact lenses if the lenses are used in

conjunction with approved eye protection equipment.Personnel shall wear chemical goggles and face shield whenhandling chemical products that present an eye or face hazard or arepresent in the immediate vicinity where these materials are beinghandled. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for thematerials involved.


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Respiratory ProtectionWhen engineering and administrative controls cannot effectivelycontrol exposure to airborne contaminants, respirators shall beused.

Employees shall use respiratory protection in accordance with theirCompanys Respiratory Protection Program.

For employees in a Respiratory Protection Program, facial hairmust be trimmed (no more than 24 hours beard growth) at all timesto prevent interference between the sealing surface of the face-piece and the face, or interference with valve function.

Head ProtectionPersonnel shall wear hard hats while in process facilities, while

performing construction, or in other areas where an overheadhazard is or could be present.

Personnel shall wear hard hats that comply with ANSI Z89.1American National Standard Protective Headwear for IndustrialWorkers. These are Class E hard hats. Metal hard hats are notallowed.

All new employees shall wear a hardhat of an orange color at alltimes when working for the first 6 months per the BPXA NewEmployee Program.

Foot ProtectionEmployees shall wear protective footwear when working in processareas or other areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due tofalling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole, or where exposedto electrical hazards.

Protective footwear must conform to ASTM F2412-05 and F2413-05 and any additional standards associated with the persons job,i.e. chemical exposure, electrical exposure.

Extreme cold weather boots not meeting the ASTM F2412-05 andF2413-05 Standard (bunny boots) are permitted in cold weatherconditions for those individuals who must work outdoors forextended periods.

Shoes with heels are recommended for personnel whose jobsrequire them to climb ladders with round rung steps.

Footwear traction devices are required for personnel when walkingor working outdoors on icy and snow covered conditions per thefootwear section of PPE Program. The intent is to achieve apractical, workable solution for traction devices.

BPXA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00599-2

Electrical ProtectionPersonal protective equipment for electrical workers shall complywith 29 CFR 1910.137 and NFPA 70E.Personnel working on energized circuits of 50 volts or greater shallnot wear the following types of fabrics, either alone or in blends:acetate, nylon, polyester, or rayon.


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Hand ProtectionEmployees shall use appropriate hand protection when hands areexposed to hazards such as skin absorption of harmful substances,lacerations, abrasions, punctures, vibration and chemical or thermalburns.

Hearing ProtectionEmployees shall use hearing protection (earplugs or muffs) whenexposed to noise greater than 82 dBA. Double hearing protection(earplugs and muffs) is required when exposed to noise levelsexceeding 100 dBA.Signs will be posted in areas exceeding 82 dBA indicating hearingprotection is required, and signs will be posted in areas exceeding

100 dBA indicating double hearing protection (earplugs and muffs) isrequired.

All BP employees exposed to noise of 85 dBA or above (82 dBA 12-hour equivalent) on the job will be included in the BPXA HearingConservation Program.

Audiometric testing and screening, noise monitoring and employeetraining will be conducted in accordance with the BPXA HearingConservation Program.Hearing Conservation Procedure UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00769-2

Protective ClothingEmployees shall wear Fire Resistant Clothing (FRC), as determinedby a workplace hazard assessment.Under normal circumstances FRC must be the outer-most layer. Inexceptional cases, chemical or other types of protective clothing may

be worn as the external layer when there is a potential for exposure tochemical or physical hazards that may cause skin irritation or damageon contact or may exert a toxic effect after absorption through theskin.

SmokingIn accordance with BPXA Smoking Policy, smoking is allowed indesignated areas only.

All other areas within production, process, drilling, and constructionareas are No Smoking areas. Refer to the BPXAs Smoking Policyfor further details.

It is prohibited to use or carry any lighters or matches in anyproduction facility or on a drill site or well pad except in designatedsmoking areas.

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Working Over or Near Water

1. Employees working over or near water where the danger ofdrowning has been identified by a risk assessment shall beprovided with U.S. Coast Guard - approved PersonalFlotation Device (PFDs) or buoyant work vests.

2. During the risk assessment consider having rescue polesand/or ring buoys with 90 feet of line available for workactivities adjacent to bodies of water. If ring buoys are usedthe distance between ring buoys shall not exceed 200 feet.

3. Prior to and after each use, the buoyant work vests or lifepreservers shall be inspected for defects, which would altertheir strength or buoyancy. Defective units shall not be used.

4. The need for a lifesaving skiff should be cons

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