bp alaska safety handbook (bp ash) (pdf)

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2014

BP Team Alaska

Alaska

Safety

Handbook

BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.

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Task Risk Assessment (TRA) PrinciplesThe basic stages for task risk assessment are as follows:

• Hazard Identification - Identify the task, jobsite andprocess hazards that could cause harm using the sourcesof energy chart

• Risk Assessment - Assess the risk that may arise fromthe hazards to identify the level of risk, including who orwhat could be affected

• Risk control - Reduce risk by agreeing on suitablecontrols to eliminate or reduce the risk

• Documentation - Document the hazards and controls ina standard TRA format

• Record Approvals – Record approval of the TRA

• Communicate – Communicate the hazards and controlsto all personnel involved in performing the task

• Monitor the job – Monitor the job and identify any new

hazards that may be introduced during or because of the

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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 eight elements are divided into 48 subelements, which outline the specific operating activities thathave to be completed. The OMS elements covered by the

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4.1 Procedures and Practices

4.2 Management of Change

4.3 Information Management

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4.4 Incident Management

4.5 Control of Work

4.6 Crisis and Continuity

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THE CONTROLLED PROCEDURE IS THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE

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Introduction

The goals of the BP Group for Health, Safety and theEnvironment are simply stated - no accidents, no harm

to people, and no damage to the environment . This newversion of the BP Team Alaska Safety Handbook (ASH) is avital tool for every person who works in our Alaska operationsto allow us to achieve these health, safety and environmental(HSE) goals.

The 2014 BP ASH is a distillation of the key standards andprocedures used at BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. (BPXA) that

are essential to safely perform work. It explains your safetyresponsibilities and the responsibilities of your co-workers, aswell as the responsibilities and obligations of your supervisors.

This is the latest edition of the Alaska Safety Handbook,which has been used across BP’s North Slope operationssince 1996. The notable changes in the 2014 BP ASH aredriven by the need to better identify risks and signicantly

reduce those risks in our operations.

My goal and the goal of the BP Alaska Leadership Teamis to provide each of you with a safe workplace. Excellentsafety performance is an essential component of buildingand maintaining a sustainable business and we should beproud of the signicant progress since the last ASH updateto 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, noharm to people and no damage to the environment”.

The 2014 BP ASH is a key reference tool that will help ensurea safe workplace. To keep yourself and your co-workerssafe, please ensure that your behaviors and work habitsincorporate the referenced safety standards and procedures,

and always remember that every person has the obligation to“Stop the Job” if something doesn’t look or seem right.

Please contact your supervisor or your BPXA Safety Advisorif you have any questions regarding this handbook or howthe standards and procedures contained within will beimplemented in your area.

Janet Weiss

Regional President

BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc.


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Table of Contents

Introduction .........................................................................1

Table of Contents................................................................3

Telephone Numbers ........................................................... 7Purpose and Responsibilities ........................................... 11

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Section I Safety and Guiding Principles............. 13

Safety ...............................................................................15

Guiding Principles.............................................................15

The HSE Basics ...............................................................16Supervisor Safety Expectations .......................................17

Individual Safety Expectations..........................................18

Safety / Programs and Policies ........................................19

BP Golden Rules of Safety ...............................................19

Control of Work (CoW) .....................................................23

Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations ............23

Incident Investigations ......................................................24Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program .......................................25

Asbestos ...........................................................................25

Benzene ...........................................................................25

Hazard Communication ....................................................25

Noise ................................................................................26

Lead..................................................................................26

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) ...........27

Respiratory Protection ......................................................27

Integrity Management (IM) ...............................................28

Process Safety Management (PSM) ............................. . 28

General and Personal Safety ......................................... 30

General Safety Requirements .. .......................................30

Cold Related Injuries ........................................................33Cold Weather Protection Requirements ...........................34

Fall Protection Requirements .. ........................................34

Fire Protection ..................................................................35

Housekeeping Practices. ..................................................36

Ladder Safety ...................................................................37

Lifting and Carrying Procedures ............................... ...... 37

Materials Storage .............................................................38Ofce and Camp Safety.. ..................................................38

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)..............................40

Smoking............................................................................45


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Tool Usage........................................................................45

Working Over or Near Water ............................................46 __________

Section II Programs and Work Practices ........... 47 Air Travel ..........................................................................48

Fixed Wing Aircraft Travel.................................................48

Helicopter Travel...............................................................49

Helicopter Travel Offshore ................................................49

Cam and Groove Fittings (Cam locks) .............................50

Compressed Gas Cylinders..............................................51

Defeated Safety Device ....................................................51Driving Safety ...................................................................52

Safe Driving Rules ............................................................52

Electrical Hazards.............................................................55

Fired Heater......................................................................56

Flammable Liquids and Hazardous Materials ..................56

Flammable Liquids Transfer .......................................... . 56

Hardline ...........................................................................57Heavy Equipment Safety .................................................57

Hot Tapping and In-Service Welding ............................... 57

Hydrogen Sulde (H2S)....................................................58

Iron Sulde .......................................................................58

Hydrostatic Testing......... ..................................................59

Impedance Pipe Thaw..... .................................................59

Management of Change (MOC) .......................................59

Permitting ........................................................................61

Permit to Work................. .................................................62

BPXA Endicott................. .................................................63

BPXA Milne Point .............................................................63

BPXA Northstar ................................................................63

Rig/Well Work ...................................................................63Breaking Containment / Cold Work Breaking

Containment (CWBC). ..................................................64

Conned Space Entry (CSE) .......................................... 66

Energized Electrical Work ................................................68

Energy Isolation / Process, Electrical,

Instrumentation and control isolations (ICC) ................69

Ground Disturbance and Excavation ................................71Hot Work Open Flame (HW) and

Hot Work Spark Potential (HWSP) ...................................72

Lifting Operations .............................................................73


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Unit Work/Cold Work (CW) .......................................... .... 74

Well Work Transfer.......... .................................................76

Pigging Operations ...........................................................77

Pressure or Non-Pressure Rated

Mechanical Pipe Plugs .....................................................78Scaffold .............................................................................79

Snow Removal .................................................................80

Static Electricity Hazards .................................................81

Steam Hazards and Requirements ..................................82

Structural Penetration .......................................................84

Structures (Portable/Temporary/Permanent) ....................84

Hazard Warning............... .................................................85

(Tags, Flags, Barricades, and Signs)................................85

Water Travel and Operations .......................................... 86

Commercial Diving Operations .........................................86

Crew Boat or Hovercraft Operations ............................... 87

Material / Personnel Transfer between Offshore

Facilities & Watercraft .......................................................87 __________

Section III Charts, Tables and Formulas ............ 89

ANSI Flange Pressure Rating - Table ...............................90

Bolt Tightening Sequence.................................................91

Conversion Constants.... ..................................................92

Conversion Factors ..........................................................94Feet Head of Water to PSI ...............................................96

Fresh Water Pressure Tables ...........................................97

Gas Properties Chart ........................................................98

Hazard Communications Pictograms ...............................99

Rigging Table ..................................................................100

Synthetic Webbing Slings ..............................................101

Standard Hand Signals for Crane Operators..................102Soil Types and Slope Requirements ..............................103

Wind Chill Chart..............................................................104

Working On or Near Live Parts .......................................105

Policy and Procedures References ................................106

Glossary ......................................................................... 114

Index ...............................................................................125

Alaska Safety Handbook Amendment Proc....................127Hazard Recognition ........................................... Back Cover


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Telephone Numbers

BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.

Anchorage

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

Security Control Room (Non-Emergency) ........564-5954

Safety Programs ...............................................564-4672

Senior Industrial Hygienist ................................ 564-5069

Medical .............................................................564-5218 Alaska Regional Hospital.................................. 276-1131

Providence Hospital.......................................... 562-2211

Endicott (Duck Island Unit)

Emergency (On-Site Direct Dial) ................... 911 / 6900

Emergency (Off-Site or Cell) ...........................659-6900Spill Reporting ................................................659-6800

Safety ...............................................................659-6666

Industrial Hygiene ............................................659-4470

Endicott Medical ...............................................659-6806

Environmental...................................659-6541/659-6810

Security/Telecommunications ........................... 659-6800Control Room ..................................................659-6700

Milne Point

Emergency (On-Site)................................................ 911

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

Spill Reporting ................................................670-3300

Environmental...................................670-3473/670-3382

Fire Chief ..........................................................670-3474

Industrial Hygiene .............................................659-4470

Medical .............................................................670-3324

Safety ...............................................................670-3332

Security (Front Desk)........................................670-3300Paging System .................................................670-3471


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Northstar

Emergency (On Island) ............................................ 911

Emergency (Off Island) ...................................670-3500

Spill Reporting ..................................................670-3315Environmental...................................670-3508/659-6810


Medical .............................................................670-3545

Safety ...............................................................670-3509

Security Dispatch..............................................659-5631

Greater Prudhoe Bay

Emergency (On-Site)................................................ 911

Emergency Dispatch EOA ...............................659-5300

Emergency Dispatch WOA ..............................659-4222

Spill Reporting ................................................659-5700

Safety ...............................................................659-4457Environmental...................................................659-5196


Spill Reporting ..................................................659-5700

MCC Security ...................................................659-5631

BOC Security ....................................................659-4441

PBOC Security .................................................659-5634BOC Medical ....................................................659-4315

MCC Medical ....................................................659-5239

ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc.- Kuparuk

Emergency ......................................................659-7300

Spill Reporting ................................................670-4002Security.............................................................659-7997

Environmental ..................................................659-7242

Spill Response Coordinator .............................. 659-7997

Safety ...............................................................659-7593


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Alpine (Colville River Unit)

Emergency ........................................... 911 or 670-4900

Spill Reporting ................................................670-4002

Safety ...............................................................670-4756Environmental...................................................670-4200

Spill Response..................................................670-4002

Emergency Services Assistant Chief ................670-4752

Security.............................................................670-4704

Medic (Non-Emergency)...................................670-4100

Industrial Hygiene .............................................659-7812Weather ............................................................ 670-2210

Paging ..............................................................670-4930

Badami (Savant Alaska LLC)

Emergency/Spills..................................... 911/659-1200

Environmental/Spill Response..........................659-1243Lead Maintenance Operator ............................. 659-1321

Control Room ...................................................659-1300

Alyeska Pipeline (TAPS)

Pump Station 1 .................................................659-2637

ExxonMobil (Point Thompson) ...................670-8917

Eni (Nikaitchuq) ..............................................670-8500

Pioneer (Oooguruk) ......................................670-6500


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Purpose and Responsibilities

Purpose

The purpose of this handbook is to provide a quick and handyreference for many safety and health policies and operating

practices for all BPXA and contractor employees who work

at facilities and areas operated by BPXA. The BP ASH is

based on controlled procedures and policies, paper copies

of the ASH are not controlled and may not reect changes

to procedures and policies that are made after the printing

of this handbook. The controlled procedure or policycovering a particular activity is the denitive reference

and must always be followed.

BPXA requires contractor companies to have their own

health and safety programs. When the policies, procedures

or programs differ from BPXA’s, contractor employees must

follow the more stringent standard of either their company’s

or BPXA’s policy or procedure covering the work activity ortask.

Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations is

always a requirement. Please speak to supervisor or a

BPXA Safety Advisor if you have questions regarding the

appropriate procedure or policy for a particular work activity.

The controlled version of this handbook can be found at

http://alaska.bpweb.bp.com

UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00389-2

Responsibilities

People who work at every BPXA site are expected to be

committed to achieving our health, safety, technical integrity

and environmental goals. These goals, summarized in the

simple statement, “No accidents, no harm to people and no

damage to the environment” , are fundamental throughout

the BP Group, and are the centerpiece and continual

reminder of our commitment to health, safety, security

and environmental (HSSE) performance. The BP Group

commitment to HSSE can be found in the BP OMS web

library, document GFD0.00001-01.

We are committed to providing all BPXA employees and

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safe and secure work environment where no one is subject

to unnecessary risk. The BP Operating Management

System (OMS) is the framework that establishes the

expectations and requirements to deliver safe, reliable

and efcient operations. OMS is the umbrella for all otherBPXA, standards, procedures, practices and management

systems such as Control of Work, Process Safety, Integrity

Management, and the 8 Golden Rules of Safety.

We recognize that safe operations depend not only

on technically sound plant and equipment, but also on

competent people and an active HSE culture. No activity is

so important that it cannot be done safely! However, simplyobeying safety rules is not enough. BPXA’s commitment to

safety means that each of us needs to be alert and aware of

safety risks as we do our jobs, regardless of whether the job

is simple or complex.

All BP and contractor employees shall be properly trained to

perform the work they have been assigned. Employers areresponsible for reviewing the scope of work for every job and

determining which BP-specic and General Industry training

requirements apply to that work, including consideration

of work location(s) and working conditions. All applicable

training shall be completed prior to commencing that work

activity. Training policy and source information for contractor

employees is available at [email protected].


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SECTION I

Safety andGuiding Principles


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Safety

Safety is identifying and eliminating or minimizing occupa-

tional safety and health risks. Management has the principal

responsibility for safety, and all employees and contractorsshare an obligation for safety.

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Guiding Principles

• Injuries and occupational illnesses are preventable.• Safety is fundamental to the conduct of our business.

• Employee involvement, feedback, and recognition are

fundamental to safety.

• Safe behavior is doing the job right.

• Management is responsible for visibly and consistently

establishing safety as a priority.

• Management is responsible and accountable for the

safety of employees, contractors, and the general public.

• Employees and contractors are responsible and

accountable for their actions.

• Employees and contractors have an obligation, without

fear of reprisal, 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

guiding principles and as such support alignment with

our safety goals. The HSE Basics dene fundamentalexpectations, accountabilities and actions so that BPXA’s

safety objective of an injury free workplace can be achieved.

The HSE Basics are as follows:

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

you must:

• Risk assess all work• Stop the job and reassess risk when conditions change

• Follow the relevant procedures

• Understand and follow BP’s 8 Golden rules

• Know and wear required PPE for the job

- Eye protection

- Traction devices

- Gloves Hearing protection• Adhere to the BPXA driving policy including

- Use of seat belts

- While driving no phones or two way radios

• Use handrails on stairwells

• Report all HSE incidents

It’s about protecting people, environment and equipment

Accountability

• When working at any BP site, you are accountable for

following the HSE Basics

• Supervisors are accountable for ensuring:

- A safe work site for their personnel

- 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 to and 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

hazards associated with each operation.

• Communicate safe work practices to each employee.

• Hold and document periodic safety meetings.

• Thoroughly and promptly investigate and report all injuries,

near misses, and incidents, and ensure that corrective

action has taken place.

• Perform frequent safety assessments to ensure that safe

conditions exist and that safe practices are being followed.

• Ensure that employees know to report all injuries and

unsafe conditions or practices.

• Know, support, and inform employees of Company

policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all new employees are enrolled in the BPXA

New Employee Program prior to reporting to any work

assignment.

• Ensure that all employees receive applicable training inthe work practices necessary to safely perform their work.

• Ensure their employee’s work hours provide reasonable

allowance for rest to minimize fatigue and impaired

performance.

• Ensure their employees understand that they have the

authority and obligation to stop unsafe work.


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Individual Safety Expectations

The success of any safety program is based upon all

individuals having a positive attitude toward safety and injury

prevention. Each individual is expected to:• Be responsible for the safe performance of the job, both

for their personal safety and that of fellow workers. This

includes quality risk assessments, the proper use of

personal protective equipment, safety equipment, and

adhering to safe work practices.

• Only undertake work for which you are trained, competent,medically t and sufciently rested and alert to carry out.

• Report promptly every injury, near miss, incidence of re,

and equipment or property damage to their Supervisor.

• Understand that every person working for BPXA including

contractors has the authority and obligation to stop unsafe

work and report any occurrence to their immediate on-site

supervisor.

• Actively participate in safety meetings.

• Make sure you know what to do if an emergency occurs at

your place of work.

• Assist in the investigation of incidents as requested by the

Supervisor.

• Become familiar with the contents of this Safety Handbook,

Company procedures/policies, and pertinent requirements

for safe operations.


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Safety / Programs and Policies

BP Golden Rules of SafetyBP’s safety policy states no harm to people and no accidents.

Everyone who works for, or on behalf of, BP is responsible

for their safety and the safety of those around them.

The following safety rules will be strictly enforced to ensure

the safety of our people and our communities.

The Golden Rules of Safety cover the following activities:

1. Permit to Work UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01983-2

Before conducting work that involves conned space

entry, work on energy systems, and ground disturbance

in locations where buried hazards may exist, or hot work

in potentially explosive environments, a permit must beobtained that:

• Denes scope of work

• Identies hazards and assesses risk

• Establishes control measures to eliminate or mitigatehazards

• Links the work to other associated work permits or

simultaneous operations• Is authorized by the responsible person(s)

• Communicates above information to all involved in thework

• Ensures adequate control over the return to normaloperations

2. Energy Isolation Energy Isolation/Safe-out (Controlof Hazardous Energy Sources) (BPXA) Practice, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01797-2

Any 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

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• A test is conducted to ensure the isolation is effective

• Isolation effectiveness is periodically monitored

3. Ground Disturbance UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01990-2

Work that involves a man-made cut, cavity, trench

or depression in the earth’s surface formed by earth

removal cannot proceed unless:

• A hazard assessment of the work site is completed bythe competent person(s).

• All underground hazards, i.e. pipelines, electric cables,

etc., have been identied, located and if necessary,isolated.

• Environmental impact/permit need considered.

Where persons are to enter an excavation:

• A conned space entry permit must be issued if theentry meets the conned space denition.

• Ground movement must be controlled and collapse

prevented by systematically shoring, sloping,benching, etc., as appropriate.

• Ground and environmental conditions must becontinuously monitored for change.

4. Conned Space Entry UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01799-2

Entry into any conned space cannot proceed unless:

• All other options have been ruled out

• Permit is issued with authorization by a responsibleperson(s)

• Permit is communicated to all affected personnel andposted, as required

• All persons involved are competent to do the work

• All sources of energy affecting the space have beenisolated

• Testing of atmospheres is conducted, veried andrepeated as often as dened by the risk assessment

• Stand-by person is stationed

• Unauthorized entry is prevented

5. Working at Heights BPXA Fall Protection PolicyUPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00661-2

Working at heights of 2 meters (6 feet) high above the

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• A xed platform is used with guard or hand rails,veried by a competent person, or…

• Fall arrest equipment is used that has:- A proper anchor, mounted preferably overhead

- Full body harness using double latch self lockingsnap hooks at each connection

- Synthetic ber lanyards

- Shock absorber

• Fall arrest equipment will limit free fall to 2 meters (6feet) or less

• A visual inspection of the fall arrest equipment and

system is completed and any equipment that isdamaged or has been activated is taken out of service

• Person(s) are competent to perform the work

6. Lifting Operations Mobile Crane Critical LiftProcedure UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00823-2

Lifts utilizing cranes, hoists, or other mechanical lifting

devices will not commence unless:

• An assessment of the lift has been completed and thelift method and equipment has been determined by acompetent person(s)

• Operators of powered lifting devices are trained andcertied for that equipment

• Rigging of the load is carried out by a competentperson(s)

• Lifting devices and equipment have been certied foruse within the last 12 months (at a minimum)

• Load does not exceed dynamic and/or static capacitiesof the lifting equipment

• Any safety devices installed on lifting equipment areoperational

• All lifting devices and equipment have been visually

examined before each lift by a competent person(s)7. Driving Safety BPXA Practice UPS-US-AK-ALL-

ALL-HSE-DOC-01333-2

All categories of vehicle, including self-propelled mobile

plant, must not be operated unless:

• Vehicle is t for purpose, inspected and conrmed tobe in safe working order

• Number of passengers does not exceed manufacturer’sdesign specication for the vehicle

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• Seat belts are installed and worn by all occupants

• Safety helmets are worn by riders and passengersof motorcycles, bicycles, quads, snowmobiles andsimilar types of vehicles

Drivers must not be authorized to operate the vehicleunless:

• They are trained, certied and medically t to operatethe class of vehicle

• They are not under the inuence of alcohol or drugs,and are not suffering from fatigue

• They do not use hand-held cell phones and radios

while driving (best practice is to switch off all phonesand two-way radios when driving)

8. Management of Change PSM Administrative Man-agement of Change Procedure UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-

PSM-0525;

BPXA Technical Management of Change Process UPS-

US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01715-2;

BPXA Organizational Management of Change Process

UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01694-2.

Work arising from temporary and permanent changes to

organization, personnel, systems, process, procedures,

equipment, products, materials or substances, and laws

and regulations cannot proceed unless a Management

of Change process is completed, where applicable, toinclude:

• A risk assessment conducted by all impacted by thechange

• Development of a work plan that clearly species thetimescale for the change and any control measures tobe implemented regarding:

- Equipment, facilities and process- Operations, maintenance, inspection procedures- Training, personnel and communication- Documentation

• Authorization of the work plan by the responsibleperson(s) through completion

Make sure you have a thorough understanding and

knowledge of the Golden Rules of Safety and proceduresassociated with them.

8 Golden Rules of Safety, http://safetyandoperations.bpweb.

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Control of Work (CoW)

An effective and systematic Control of Work (CoW) process

promotes a work environment where a task or activity can

be completed safely, without unplanned loss of containmentand without harm to people or the environment, or damage

to plant or equipment. The objective of the CoW process

is to systematically identify the hazards associated with

planned tasks by applying control and mitigation measures

so that the task can be performed safely, without incident

and without loss of primary containment. To be successful in

this objective, personnel holding CoW roles will need to beskilled in Hazard Identication and Task Risk Assessment

(HITRA). This capability is foundational in providing a

safe system of work required by BPXA and Regulatory

Authorities. The requirements are presented in 12 Upstream

CoW Elements that build on and align with CoW GDP 4.5-

0001 & the requirements outlined in the Upstream CoW EP

SDP 4.50001 Practice. These will support conformance tothe Operating Management System (OMS) Sub-element 4.5

CoW and Group Essential 4.5.1. These requirements cover

the means of safely controlling construction, maintenance,

demolition, remediation, operating tasks and similar work

activities and apply to all employees performing work within

an identied CoW role on BPXA premises.

Control of Work (BPXA) Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01800-2

Control of Work Group Dened Practice 4.5-0001 __________

Department of Transportation

(DOT) Regulations

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline

Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),

requires pipeline operators to develop a written qualication

program to evaluate the individual’s (both employees

and contractors) ability to perform “covered tasks” and to

recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions that

may be encountered while performing these activities.The BPXA DOT Pipeline Operator Qualication program is

designed to ensure that individuals working on regulated

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tasks” and to reduce the probability and consequences of

incidents/accidents. Accordingly, this plan covers pipeline

facilities regulated under Part 192 or 195 operated by BPXA.

This plan ensures that individuals, who operate, maintain or

react to abnormal situations on these pipeline facilities areeither “qualied individuals” or under the direct observation of

a “qualied individual.” This plan applies to BPXA employees,

contractors, sub-contractors and any other entity performing

a DOT “covered task” as dened in this plan on behalf of

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 gaspipelines on the North Slope have extensive emergency

response oversight by multiple agencies.

BPXA DOT Operation Maintenance, Emergency Response

(OMER) Hazardous Liquid Pipelines UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-

DOT-DOC-00012-2

BPXA DOT Pipeline Operator Qualications Plan UPS-US- AK-ALL-ALL-DOT-DOC-00013-2

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Incident Investigations

All incidents will be reported, investigated, analyzed and

lessons learned from investigations communicated to

prevent reoccurrence of similar incidents.

An incident is dened as any unplanned event or occurrence

that affects or has the potential to affect the health, safety, or

security of people, assets, or the environment.

A Near Miss incident is an undesired event that under slightly

different 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


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Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program

The goal of the Industrial Hygiene Program is the prevention

of worker exposures to harmful agents in the workplace.

Key elements are anticipation, recognition, evaluation, andcontrol of workplace health hazards. Health hazards on

the North Slope are evaluated by the Industrial Hygiene

program. Key health hazards you should be aware of are:

Asbestos

Asbestos is present in North Slope facilities. Overexposure

to asbestos causes lung cancer and lung disease. Materialsthat are suspected to contain asbestos must be tested

before these materials are disturbed.

Materials that may contain asbestos include - pipe insulation;

insulation sealants and mastics; gaskets; brake pads; tank

insulation; pyrocrete and other reproong; ow line anchor

blocks; oor tiles and mastics; drywall joint compound;

roong materials; and valve packing.

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 uids.

It can be present in higher concentrations in certain process

streams, such as gas dehydration and NGL systems.

Long term overexposure to benzene can cause cancer.

Air purifying respirators with organic vapor cartridges should

be worn whenever production processes are opened, unlessdirect reading instruments show levels of benzene below 0.3

parts per million (ppm). Supplied air respirators are required

if benzene is present above 15 ppm.

Benzene Control Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-

DOC-00768-2

Hazard CommunicationThe Hazard Communication Program provides personnel

with information to enable them to protect themselves from

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Sheets (SDS’s) are required for all hazardous chemicals, and

all containers are required to be labeled with the chemical

name and hazards. New chemicals must go through the

New Chemical Evaluation process before they are brought

to the North Slope.

New Chemical Evaluation Procedure


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

BPXA Hazard Communication Program, UPS-US-AK-ALL-

ALL-HSE-DOC-01710-2

Noise

Noise 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

levels exceed 82 dB(A). Properly tted plugs provide the best

protection. Double hearing protection (muffs and plugs) is

required in areas of 100 dB(A) or more. Time spent in theseareas should be limited. Production facilities are posted with

the level of hearing protection required. It is recommended

that employees wear hearing protection at all times when

working in production/process areas since exposure to noise

levels greater than 82 dB(A) may be encountered at any time

throughout a facility.

Hearing Conservation Procedure, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-

HSE-DOC-00769-2

Lead

Lead 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 airbornelead. Specic work practices are to be followed if coatings

containing lead will be removed.

Contact Industrial Hygienist for the current “Lead Negative

Exposure Assessment” for work methods that do not create

lead exposures above regulatory limits.

Lead Management Program, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-

DOC-01796-2


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Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)

NORM can be present as a scale or sludge inside down-hole

tubing, surface piping, valves, pumps and vessels.

Radiation from NORM is only harmful if dust from sludgeand scale is created and inhaled. NORM surveys should be

done prior to entering tanks or vessels that have been in

production service, and prior to removing scale or sludge

from piping, valves and pumps. Specic PPE and work

practices are required of workers handling NORM. Refer

to the Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM)

Procedure for requirement details.Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) Procedure,


Respiratory Protection

Respirators may be required for some tasks. The L1RA

or similar risk assessment process will be used to identify

hazards requiring respiratory protection. The IndustrialHygienist or area Safety Advisor will be consulted for

assistance in selecting the appropriate level of respiratory

protection for the hazards identied. Persons wearing

respirators must be medically approved, t tested, and

trained.

Chemical cartridges for air purifying respirators should be

changed at the end of the task or at the end of one 12-hour

shift, whichever comes rst. If the worker detects an odor

indicating breakthrough, the cartridge should be changed

out immediately.

Respiratory Protection Program, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-

HSE-DOC-00780-2

Radioactive Sources

Devices containing xed radioactive sources are present in

some facilities for level detection and ow measurement.

These sources are sealed and do not present a radiation

exposure hazard under normal operation. Testing and

maintenance of these devices should only be performed by

trained, qualied workers. Contact the BP Radiation SafetyOfcer or Industrial Hygienist for more information. Portable

radioactive sources are used to inspect piping and vessels

for corrosion. Specially trained contractors perform this


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work. Barriers and signs are erected around radiation areas.

Never cross radiation barriers.

North Slope Workplace Exposure Assessment Web Page

http://upstreamcollab.bpweb.bp.com/sites/alaskaintranet/

SOR /HS/hmih/Pages/Industrial%20Hygiene.aspx

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

__________

Integrity Management (IM)

IM covers designing, constructing, operating and maintainingplant assets, facilities and oating structures throughout

their lifecycle to prevent injury to people or damage to theenvironment. The intent is to prevent loss of containment,structural failure or unintended release of stored energy.

Integrity Management GDP 5.0-001 http://omslibrary.bpweb.bp.com/GroupOMSLibrary/Requirement/GDP/

GDP_5_0_0001.doc __________

Process Safety Management (PSM)

The main purpose of the Process Safety Managementstandard as dened in the Occupational Safety & Health

Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.119 is to

prevent or minimize the consequences of releases of toxic,reactive, ammable, or explosive chemicals into the work

area.

BP also has Group Dened Practices or standards that are

very similar to the PSM standard. The BPXA PSM Intranetsite

(http://upstreamcollab.bpweb.bp.com/sites/alaskaintranet/SOR/PSRM/PSM/Pages/Applicability.aspx)

provides additional information and links to the BPXA Tier2 PSM documents. The BPXA Tier 2 PSM documents mayalso be accessed from ODIE.

Reference/Procedures/Policies

BPXA Tier 2 Documents:

Application: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0520

Employee Participation: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0510


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Process Safety Information: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSI-1100

Process Hazard Analysis: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0540

Operating Procedures: Site Operating Practice for SOPs:

UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALLSOP-0001

Safe Operating Limit Tables: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-

PSM-0502

Restart Procedures for Planned & Emergency-Unplanned

Shutdown: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-PSM-580

Training: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0550

Contractors: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0555

MOC / Pre-Startup Review:

Technical Management of Change: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-

PSM-0526

Administrative Management of Change: UPS-US-AK-ALL-

ALL-PSM-0525

Management of Change Supplement - CIC Chemical

Change: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0002-A

PM MOC Attachment: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0003-A

Pre-Startup Safety Review: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0530

Mechanical Integrity: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0500

Incident Investigation: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0565

Emergency Planning and Response: UPS-US-AK-GPB-

ALL-HSE-DOC-00046-3

Compliance Audits: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-PSM-0575

OSHA Standards:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management of

Highly Hazardous Chemicals.

PSM Trade Secretshttp://upstreamcollab.bpweb.bp.com/sites/alaskaintranet/

SOR /PSRM/PSM/Pages/TradeSecrets.aspx


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General and Personal Safety

Note: Always be familiar with site-specic safety require-

ments.

General Safety Requirements

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

safely.

1. Any BPXA or contractor employee who needs to work

unescorted within the BP oileld lease areas on the

North Slope (in general - anywhere beyond the BP

Security Checkpoint) shall complete, at a minimum, boththe NSTC “Unescorted” training program and the BP

Alaska Environmental Management System & General

Compliance Training course prior to entering the eld. Any

person who needs to drive a vehicle within the BP oileld

lease areas on the North Slope must also complete driver

training according to BPXA Driving Policy (UPS-US-AK-

ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01333-2) including completion ofthe BP Alaska Driving Safety Policies course. Information

on how to obtain this training is available at www.

[email protected]. On completion of this

program, personnel will be issued a signed NSTC card

which is required for the issuance of a BPXA Badge.

2. All non-facility assigned personnel shall get approval

and sign in at the facility Control Room or designatedlocation before proceeding into any process area or

right-of-way. Contact the facility Control Room for

access procedures.

3. Personnel shall also sign out upon completion of work or

whenever leaving the facility.

4. Non-intrinsically safe devices, including cellular phones,radios, radio chargers, cameras, ashlights, vehicle

remote starts, etc., shall not be carried in classied

areas.

5. No work shall be started on any equipment without the

knowledge and consent of the person responsible for

that area.

6. All personnel shall immediately take necessary actionto correct any unsafe actions or conditions and, if

appropriate, report them to the responsible Supervisor.

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7. No equipment shall be operated until the operator has

received proper training on that equipment.

8. All exible tubing, hoses, and lines shall be inspected

prior to use. Pay particular attention to the braided outer

sheath of lines. Equipment which shows fraying or wearwill require replacement.

9. All equipment shall be positioned in such a manner

that ensures the equipment’s exhaust does not enter

buildings.

10. Compressed air shall not be applied to clothing or

personnel.

11. Serious accidents have occurred because injured

personnel were wearing jewelry. These injuries may

have been caused by contact with hazards such as

moving machinery, energized electrical systems, hot

surfaces, or less obvious events like catching rings

when climbing equipment.

12. The following jewelry guidelines shall be followed toprevent injuries whenever working at an operations

facility, site or shop area:

• Finger rings, metal-banded wrist-wear, and otherconductive items shall not be worn when performinglive electrical work.

• Necklaces or medallions shall be removed or tucked

inside clothing so as not to create a hazard.• Rings shall be removed; taped up or gloves worn over

to prevent a catching hazard.

13. Unrestrained long hair shall be controlled whenever

working around rotating / moving equipment.

14. Precautions shall be taken to ensure loose clothing or

accessories do not pose a hazard whenever working

around rotating equipment.

15. Fire extinguishers, alarm boxes, re doors, air packs,

eyewash stations, and all other emergency equipment

shall be maintained in good working order and kept clear

of obstructions.

16. For air and ground travel to/from and on the North

Slope, personnel shall carry the following from October1 through May 1 or as weather conditions warrant:

heavy coat, warm shoes, hat that covers the ears, and

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17. Individuals or work groups involved in working outside

of a facility shall have radios or other means of

communication in their possession.

18. Running in work areas, except during an emergency, is

prohibited.

19. When ascending or descending stairways, use the

handrail, and take one step at a time.

20. Before work occurs, the Performing Authority will be

responsible for identifying and communicating potential

hazards to all members involved in completing the work.

21. Always know a safe emergency exit path from your worklocation.

22. Fighting and horseplay are strictly prohibited on

Company property.

23. Illegal substance and alcohol use or possession is

prohibited while on BPXA property. All personnel must

notify their Supervisor if taking prescription medication

that may inhibit their job performance.24. All visitors will adhere to site specic Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) requirements.

25. Many wells on the North Slope are experiencing

subsidence around the wellhead that can lead to surface

holes. When working on or near wellheads, be alert

for potential gravel subsidence areas. If this occurs,

immediately vacate the area and report subsidence

locations to the responsible Area Authority for that work

area. Restrict access to area until appropriate measures

can be taken.

26. If lightning or thunder occurs, suspend all outside

activities and immediately seek shelter inside.

27. Work on or near North Slope constructed pipelinesadds inherent risk to personnel. Slugging liquids or

gas can result in rapid pipe movement, resulting in

an entrapment or crush hazard to individuals or parts

of the body placed between pipelines / owlines and

other adjacent structures. Adherence to the Pipeline

& Flowline Safe Work Procedure - Slugging Line

Precautions is mandatory for safe operations.Pipeline & Flowline Safe Work Procedure - Slugging Line

Precautions Document Number: UPS-US-AK-GPB-ALL-

HSE-DOC-00024-2


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Cold Related Injuries

Our best defense against cold related injuries is to prioritizeand 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 toprevent exposed skin areas between the jacket and gloves.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is the lowering of the body core temperature tothe point where it is no longer functioning properly. Symptoms

include intense shivering, poor coordination, stumbling,loss of memory, thickness of speech and drowsiness.Hypothermia is insidious, and left untreated, may result incollapse and death.

Dehydration, or the loss of body uids, occurs gradually in

the cold environment and may increase the susceptibility ofworkers to cold injury due to a signicant change in bloodow to the extremities. Warm, sweet drinks and soups should

be taken to the work site to provide caloric intake and uid

volume. Taking certain medication or drugs such as nicotine,or caffeine because of their diuretic circulatory effects canincrease susceptibility to cold. Workers with a cold, or u,

or certain diseases, such as diabetes, heart, vascular, andthyroid problems may be more susceptible to the winter

elements. Becoming exhausted or immobilized, especiallydue to injury can speed up the effects of cold weather.

It is important to note that most hypothermia cases arereported during cool weather.

Treatment

Prevent further heat loss, contact emergency services, and

transport as soon as possible as directed to a medical facility.

Frostbite

Frostbite is the freezing of body tissue. It may range fromminor injury (“frost nip”) to complete freezing of an extremity.Untreated frostbitten areas will rst become reddened, and

then become gray or white, particularly on exposed ear lobes,

cheeks, or nose. Left untreated, the skin becomes numb anddead white. Watch co-workers for signs of frostbite.

Treatment

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Cold Weather Protection

Requirements

Each person is responsible for wearing and / or carrying

adequate winter gear while on the North Slope during winter(October 1 through May 1) months. At a minimum, each

person must have a warm heavy coat or jacket with a hood

or with a hat that covers the ears, warm gloves and warm

substantial footwear. Additionally, winter gear requirements

are dependent upon job duties and risk assessment.

For any outside work scheduled when the wind chill is inthe 5-minute frost bite section of the Wind Chill Chart (see

page 104), at a minimum, a Safety Time Out / Level 1 Task

Risk Assessment (L1 TRA) should be held to determine if the

work is of such a high priority that it should be performed in

such severe conditions.

Personal Protective Equipment (BPXA) Program UPS-US-

AK ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00599-2 __________

Fall Protection Requirements

Tasks which fall under OSHA’s construction standard require

a fall prevention system or personal fall arrest system when

a person has a potential to fall 6 feet or greater.

Tasks which fall under OSHA’s general industry standard

require that guards or protective measures are in place if

there is a drop of 4 feet or more from: holes in walls or oors;

chute wall openings; window wall openings at a stairway

landing, oor, platform or balcony; temporary wall openings;

open sided oor or platforms; or runways.

In cases where work is being conducted above dangerous

equipment such as moving parts, sharp edges, and

regardless of distance between the worker and the

equipment, safeguards shall be in place to protect workers

from falls.

BPXA Fall Protection Program, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-

DOC-00661-2


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Fire Protection

Response Procedures

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

1. Summon help by whatever means available.

2. Do not ght res beyond the initial stage unless you

are trained and equipped to do so as a part of a re

department/brigade or emergency response team. Do

not ght a re before alerting someone else.

3. Fire ghting should be limited to trained personnel and

must be conducted within the limits of the individual’straining and experience.

Suppression Equipment Available

Fire extinguishing methods at BPXA facilities include but are

not limited to:

1. Fire Extinguishers

Some portable re extinguishers are of primary value on

only one class of re; some are suitable on two or three

classes. None are suitable for all ve classes of re.

Portable extinguishers carry markings indicating classes of

res on which they should be used. Color-coding is part of

the identication system. The triangle (Class A) is green, the

square (Class B) is red, the circle (Class C) is blue, the ve

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2. Water

• Hose Streams

• Automatic Sprinkler System

• Fire Response Vehicles

• Fine Water Mist

• Foam

3. Gaseous Agents

• Extinguishers

• Fixed Systems (includes Halon, FE13 and Novec1230)

Halon 1301 (bromotriuoromethane) is a colorless, odorlessand electrically non-conductive gas.

FE13 (triouromethane), a colorless, odorless and electrically

non-conductive gas, is a replacement of Halon 1301.

Novec 1230 is a re suppressant liquid agent.

Detection Equipment Available

Numerous types of re, smoke, and gas detectors are

installed in BPXA facilities. Employees are responsible

for understanding the type of detection, suppression and

associated alarms in their work areas.

Evacuation/Emergency Procedures

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

action, check with facility management prior to proceeding

with any work. __________

Housekeeping Practices

1. 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 preventslipping injuries.

2. All waste and debris shall be removed from the work

area and recycled 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

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5. Cords, cables, or hoses should be routed overhead orunderneath the grating rather than across doorways orwalkways.

6. The area around buildings and unit operating areas shall

be kept clean and free of unnecessary materials.7. Flammable liquids in buildings or operating areas shall

be kept to a minimum and stored in approved metalcontainers with appropriate labeling.

8. Rags or waste containing ammable materials shall beput into approved metal safety waste cans immediatelyafter use. Waste cans shall be emptied daily.

9. Outside food waste receptacles must have animal-prooflids.

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

__________

Ladder Safety

The purpose of the Ladder Use and Inspection procedure isto provide instruction on proper ladder use and inspectionrequirements for portable and xed ladders.

Ladder Use and Inspection Procedure UPS-US-AK-ALL-

ALL-HSE-DOC-01870-2 __________

Lifting and Carrying ProceduresManual lifting and handling of material must be performedusing methods that ensure the safety of the individual.Engineering solutions, where feasible, are the preferredmethod of control for lifting hazards. Whenever a jobrequires lifting and carrying of tools or materials, the on-sitehazards assessment for the job should address techniquesto eliminate, control or protect against the risks. Focusing onthe energy sources of gravity and motion can help identify

possible hazards.

• Use mechanical lifting methods when available

• Know the weight of the item to be lifted

• Be trained in proper manual lifting techniques

• Do a L1RA for manual lifting where required by ManualWeight Limit Procedure

BPXA Manual Lift Weight Limit Procedure UPS-US-AK-ALL-

ALL-HSE-DOC-01748-2


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Materials Storage

1. Materials shall be safely piled, stacked and limited in

height so that they are stable and secure to prevent

sliding or collapse.2. Material shall not be stored under stairways.

3. Storage racks shall be rated and the load rating shall be

marked and readily visible.

4. Use blocks to prevent materials from rolling.

5. Cross-tie bags and sacks when stacking, store lumber

on stable foundation and cross-tie at intervals, and use

racks or chocks to store pipe or bar stock.

6. Do not lean sheet metal against walls or columns, but

store on edge in racks or on sleepers.

7. Do not store stacked material higher than 18 inches

below the sprinkler head height.

8. Use or storage of Class “A” (trash, wood and paper)

materials in classied areas should be kept to a

minimum. __________

Office and Camp Safety

Introduction

In addition to the other procedures/precautions in this

Handbook, the following general safety precautions must be

followed when working in an ofce environment. However,

there may be site-specic procedures or requirements for

your work location. Check with the local Safety, Health, and

Environmental group or Building Operations.Orientation

Personnel reporting to any Company ofce / camp complex

for the rst time shall receive a site safety orientation.

The following dining area etiquette expectations shall be

followed at all North Slope Camps:

All personnel shall use the hand sanitizer provided to help

prevent the risk of food borne illness before going through

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All Personnel shall refrain from using MP3 players, laptop,

cell phones, handheld radios and other such devices in

the dining areas and snack rooms. These devices have

been proven to harbor bacteria such as e. Coli and staph.

BPXA Facility Infection Control and Sanitation Procedure(North Slope Operations) Procedure UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-

HSE-DOC-01798-2

Precautions

1. All personnel shall be familiar with the location of the re

alarm pull station and re extinguisher nearest to their

workstation or living quarters.

2. All personnel shall become familiar with the appropriate

evacuation route(s) for their workstation or living area.

Evacuation routes for each oor and building area are

clearly marked. Use the stairwell closest to your ofce or

living quarters to evacuate.

3. During re alarms, Floor Wardens / Security Ofcersshall make last-minute searches of their areas to ensure

all personnel are evacuated. Help the Floor Wardens /

Security Ofcers by clearing the area quickly, and aid

them if requested. If a Floor Warden / Security Ofcer

request you to leave an area, do so! If a door is closed,

check carefully for high temperature or smoke before

opening. Close all doors on your way out.

4. During evacuation, do not use elevators! Use the

stairwells, following the exit signs and evacuation

drawings. Take your wallet and keys and dress

appropriately for current weather conditions. Evacuate

to your assigned assembly area.

5. Personnel with a disability / condition that wouldpreclude their ability to evacuate shall inform their Floor

Warden or Security. During evacuations, seek shelter

in a stairwell and await the arrival of Security or Fire

Department personnel for assistance.

6. Become familiar with the proper procedures to follow

during any type of emergency and participate in all

evacuation/disaster drills.

7. Keep all passageways, entryways, aisles, storerooms,

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and well maintained, with no obstructions. Eliminate

all tripping hazards from the work place. Aisles and

hallways should provide unobstructed movement and

immediate access for re protection personnel and

equipment.

8. Keep ammable material and residue to a minimum.

Store them in approved metal safety cans and storage

cabinets. When disposing of ammable, or hazardous

material, ensure that all appropriate safeguards and

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 re exits,

re extinguishers, electrical control panels, or store near

heaters, etc.12. File drawers and desk drawers should not be left open.

Do not overload top drawers or shelves so that les

or bookcases can tip over. Keep heavy les in lower

drawers. Secure le cabinets and bookcases 5 feet or

taller to the wall or each other.

13. To avoid creating an electrical hazard, do not overload

circuits. Check with Building Operations prior toacquiring any non-standard ofce electric equipment

(small appliances, space heaters, electric kettles, etc.).

Routinely check the condition of power cords and plugs.

14. Always use an approved ladder or stool to get articles

out of reach from the oor. Do not use a chair or other

makeshift device 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 equipment

2) Engineering Controls - physically changing equipment

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3) Warnings (audible, visual or physical barriers) labels,

signs, lights or horns

4) Training / Procedures - Initial and refresher training on

operating and HSE procedures and policies

5) Personal Protective Equipment - last line of defense

We should all focus on elimination / substitution and

engineering controls to prevent injuries. PPE should be the

last resort if other controls are not feasible.

Eye and Face

Personnel shall wear eye protection appropriate for the

hazard when working in process areas, construction

locations or other areas where there is a potential for injury

from ying particles, metal sparks, radiation, chemicals, or

any other identiable or suspected eye or face hazard. This

shall include all personnel in vehicles while driving on gravel

roads.

Activities that create ying particles, such as sanding,scraping, grinding, chipping, bufng and blasting require

impact-type goggles and a face shield or welding hood.

Workers within 20’ of others performing these tasks are

required to wear the same level of eye protection unless

barriers (i.e. welding screens or curtains) are in place to

control the exposure.

Prior to removal of eye protection, measures for

decontamination must be in place whenever activities that

create ying particles, such as sanding, scraping, grinding,

chipping, bufng and blasting are conducted.

All eye protection must meet the requirements of ANSI

Z87.1. Safety glasses 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

when handling chemical products that present an eye or

face hazard or are present in the immediate vicinity where

these materials are being handled. Refer to the Safety Data

Sheets (SDS) for the materials involved.

BPXA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program, UPS-

US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00599-2


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Respiratory Protection

When engineering and administrative controls cannot

effectively control exposure to airborne contaminants,

respirators shall be used.

Employees shall use respiratory protection in accordance

with their Company’s Respiratory Protection Program.

Respiratory Protection Program, UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-

HSE-DOC-00780-2

For employees in a Respiratory Protection Program, facial

hair must be trimmed (no more than 24 hours beard growth)at all times to prevent interference between the sealing

surface of the face-piece and the face, or interference with

valve function.

Head Protection

Personnel shall wear hard hats while in process facilities,

while performing construction, or in other areas where an

overhead hazard is or could be present.

Personnel shall wear hard hats that comply with ANSI Z89.1

“American National Standard - Protective Headwear for

Industrial Workers.” These are Class E hard hats. Metal hard

hats are not allowed.



All new employees shall wear a hardhat of an orange color

at all times when working for the rst 6 months per the BPXA

New Employee Program.

New employee program UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-

DOC-00328-2

Foot Protection

Employees shall wear protective footwear when working in

process areas or other areas where there is a danger of foot

injuries due to falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the

sole, or where exposed to electrical hazards.

Protective footwear must conform to ASTM F2412-05 and

F2413-05 and any additional standards associated with the

person’s job, i.e. chemical exposure, electrical exposure.


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Extreme cold weather boots not meeting the ASTM F241205and F2413-05 Standard (bunny boots) are permitted in coldweather conditions for those individuals who must workoutdoors for extended periods.

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

Footwear traction devices are required for personnel whenwalking or working outdoors on icy and snow coveredconditions per the footwear section of PPE Program. Theintent is to achieve a practical, workable solution for tractiondevices.



Electrical Protection

Personal protective equipment for electrical workers shall

comply with 29 CFR 1910.137 and NFPA 70E. Personnel

working on energized circuits of 50 volts or greater shall notwear the following types of fabrics, either alone or in blends:

acetate, nylon, polyester, or rayon. BPXA Electrical Safety

Program UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-00613-2

Hand Protection

Employees shall use appropriate hand protection when

hands are exposed to hazards such as skin absorption ofharmful substances, lacerations, abrasions, punctures,

vibration and chemical or thermal burns.



Hearing Protection

Employees shall use hearing protection (earplugs or muffs)when exposed to noise greater than 82 dBA. Double hearing

protection (earplugs and muffs) is required when exposed

to noise levels exceeding 100 dBA. Signs will be posted

in areas exceeding 82 dBA indicating hearing protection is

required, and signs will be posted in areas exceeding 100

dBA indicating double hearing protection (earplugs and

muffs) is required. All BP employees exposed to noise of 85dBA or above (82 dBA 12-hour equivalent) on the job will

be included in the BPXA Hearing Conservation Program.

Audiometric testing and screening, noise monitoring and


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employee training will be conducted in accordance with the

BPXA Hearing Conservation Program.

Hearing Conservation Procedure UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-

HSE-DOC-00769-2

Protective Clothing

Employees shall wear Fire Resistant Clothing (FRC), as

determined by a workplace hazard assessment. Under

normal circumstances FRC must be the outer-most layer.

In exceptional cases, chemical or other types of protective

clothing may be worn as the external layer when there is a

potential for exposure to chemical or physical hazards thatmay cause skin irritation or damage on contact or may exert

a toxic effect after absorption through the skin.



Welding

Welding can produce harmful fumes and gases from the

welding process, from the metal being welded on and the

welding wire or rod. Manganese, Hexavalent Chromium

and other metal fumes cause respiratory and neurological

disease as well as cancer. Local exhaust ventilation (LEV)

should be used and positioned to visibly draw fumes into

the duct opening and away from the welder. The LEV intakeshould be moved as the weld location moves. Wear a

respirator appropriate for the hazard. Welding helmets with

Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) provide adequate

protection in most cases. Contact your Safety Advisor or the

Industrial Hygienists for additional information.

Chemical Hazards

Hundreds of chemicals are in use on the North Slope

and include acids, Methanol, biocides, Formaldehyde

and many others. SDS’s are to be consulted for specic

hazards, controls and what PPE should be worn. the

Industrial Hygienists can provide guidance on PPE including

respirators and conduct Chemical exposure assessments.

Atmospheric Test InstrumentsBP uses portable direct-reading instruments to test air for

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equipment is used to determine if ventilation is needed and

or respirators are required Persons using this equipment

are to be trained and competent. They are to know which

instrument to use for a given situation and be able to

interpret the readings for appropriate decision-making.Test equipment is to be properly maintained and in currentcalibration.

Atmospheric Testing Device Field Usage Program Document

Number: UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-DOC-01874-2 __________

SmokingIn accordance with BPXA Tobacco Use Policy, smoking is

allowed in designated areas only.

All other areas within production, process, drilling, and

construction areas are “No Smoking” areas. Refer to the

BPXA’s Smoking Policy for further details.

It is prohibited to use or carry any lighters or matches in

any production facility or on a drill site or well pad except in

designated smoking areas.

Tobacco Use (BPXA) Policy UPS-US-AK-ALL-ALL-HSE-

DOC-01810-2 __________

Tool Usage

Many accidents associated with tool use can be prevented ifthe following rules are observed:

1. Keep all tools in good condition.

2. Inspect coupling, hoses and hose connections ofpneumatic tools each time you use them. Make surethey are in good condition and properly attached. Theuse of hose whip checks is highly recommended.

3. Disconnect electric and air tools from their power sourcewhen using the chuck key or when not in use.

4. Keep all grinding wheels in good operating condition.

Grind only material that is suitable for use with the

grinding wheel. Do not grind on the side of a grindingwheel. For bench grinders, the gap between the grindingwheel, the tool rest, and the tang must never exceed 1/8inch.


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5. Always use the right tool for the job.

6. All xed and portable tools that are designed to have

guards shall have guards in place.

7. No tools shall be modied or altered in any way without

prior manufacturers’ approval.

8. Powered hand tools that incorporate a locking

mechanism on the control switch or trigger, shall allow

for a spring-loaded release of the lock by depressing the

control switch or trigger itself. A separate positive on/off

switch is prohibited.

9. Pneumatic tools should always be considered over non-intrinsically safe powered tools in classied areas where

hydrocarbons are present.

10. Non-sparking hand tools such as non-ferrous / brass

should always be considered over ferrous, spark

producing tools in classied areas where hydrocarbons

are present.

11. Only compressed air shall be used for pneumatic tools.12. An atmospheric test must be conducted prior to using

pneumatic/hammer wrenches in a classied area. __________