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EMERGENCIES AND DRILLS SAF 002-21REV. : 4

General Offshore! Onshore / Onsite

CONTENTS

1................................ SCOPE

2................................ APPLICATION

3................................ OBJECTIVE

4................................ RESPONSIBILITIES4.1............................. Barge Superintendent4.2............................. Head of Safety4.3............................. Fire Marshal / Authority4.4............................. Loss Prevention / Project Safety Officers

5................................ DEFINITION5.1............................. Drill5.2............................. Exercise

6................................ PROCEDURES6.1............................. General6.2............................. Drills / Exercise6.3............................. Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Drill6.4............................. Man Overboard Emergency6.5............................. Fire Hazard Emergency6.6............................. Abandon Ship Emergency6.7............................. Alarm Testing6.7.1..........................The Signal6.7.2..........................Action of Hearing Signal (For Offshore Operations)6.7.3..........................All Clear 6.8............................. Survival Craft and Appliances6.8.1..........................Survival Craft6.8.2..........................Life Rafts6.8.3..........................Life Jackets6.8.4..........................Scramble Nets / Rope Ladders / Knotted Ropes6.9............................. Abandon Platform Signal6.10........................... Helicopter Crash

7................................ GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR EXECUTION7.1............................. Conducting Effective Drills7.2............................. Planning a Drill7.3............................. Conducting Drills7.4............................. Records

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1. SS CC OO PP EE

The scope of safety drills and exercises is to train the crew and maintain andmeasure their capability to respond properly and quickly when faced with anemergency condition.

The guidelines cover the essential elements of an effective drill which formthe basis for developing and executing a comprehensive drill program.

In Appendix 2 and 3 in order to complete the guidelines "Fire/Emergencyevacuation procedure for NPCC's and "floor wardens role" have been added.

For offshore, muster lists, giving information of every person's muster stationshall be displayed and every crew member must ensure they know their respective muster station.

2. APPLICATION

This procedure is applicable for NPCC onshore and offshore facilities, bargesand site.

3. OBJECTIVE

The objective of safety drills and exercises is to train the crew and maintainand measure their capability to respond properly and quickly when faced withan emergency condition. The guidelines outlined in this document are aimedat achieving this objective by requiring that each drill develop anddemonstrate the crew's as well as all personnel s ability to:

! Be practised in their duties or actions in an emergency.

! Be aware of emergency equipment, its location and correct methods of use.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Barge Superintendent

The Barge Superintendent is responsible for the control and direction of emergency drills, exercises and alarm testing at vessels.

4.2 Head of Safety

The Head of Safety is responsible for the control and direction of emergencydrills, exercises and alarm testing at Mussafah Fabrication Yard (MFY).

4.3 Fire Marshal / Authority

The Fire Marshal is responsible for ensuring that all emergency drills,exercises and alarm testing is carried out as per the Company requirementsand that any improvements identified are followed up.


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4.4 Loss Prevention / Project Safety Officers

On construction yard, barges, sites the NPCC LPO / PSO representative is incharge to supervise the safety drills organised by NPCC or the subcontractor and verify the adherence to its own safety drill policy (as approved byCompany).

5. DEFINITION

5.1 Drill

The practicing of routine procedures, e.g., hose running, producing a water wall, evacuating a building.

5.2 Exercise

The application of routine procedures in simulated emergency conditionswhere variables are introduced to test and improve the response of participants. Examples of these could be:

! During a fire fighting drill the water supply is cut off and the fire servicestold the fire main is damaged.

! During the drill for the evacuation of a building, a smoke canister isactivated in a stairwell.

6. PROCEDURES

6.1 General

Emergency Drills are used as a means of training specific personnel andteams to carry out emergency procedures and to give instruction in the use,handling or operation of any emergency equipment which may beappropriate. In doing so, emergency equipment is regularly tested and anyshortcomings can be rectified. Also a new or revised procedure can be easilyintroduced without the need for extensive re-training.Emergency drills includes the following:

! Gas leak fighting (H 2S or other toxic and flammable gases)

! Fire fighting

! Search and rescue i.e. within the site area

! Man over board (offshore and on sea side)

! Casualty handling.

Emergency Exercises are used to make all personnel aware of the actionsrequired of them in an emergency situation. This usually means going to theappropriate muster point. It is then important to identify if any persons areunaccounted for.


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As many drills as possible, compatible with the ongoing function of the site /venue, should involve the total complement of personnel in site, i.e. drills andexercises should be held at the same time. Where this is not possible or desirable, drills should be undertaken by individual departments on anopportunity basis, but within the maximum intervals permitted.

To avoid confusion, it will be announced over the public address system"This is a drill" three times when a drill is taking place.

Each drill should introduce a specific type of emergency based upon thetypes of hazards present on site. Reference should be made to the siteemergency procedure.

6.2 Drills / Exercise

For operational and construction sites/locations, both onshore or offshore,drills to test and train personnel with specific duties (see above) should beperformed once every 2 weeks. For onshore operational and constructionsites/locations this can be extended to every one month.

For offshore sites an emergency exercise is to be carried out at least every 2weeks.

For individual offices and buildings and onshore sites, a muster should beperformed at least once per year. The aim is to get as many personnelinvolved as possible.

Where required, reference should be made to the site emergencyprocedures. Emergency procedures should be updated in the light of experience.

6.3 Hydrogen Sulphide (H 2S) Drill

It is widely accepted that the Barge is not likely to encounter hydrogensulphide on every location. The normal practice has therefore been to restrictany Barge based training to those personnel who are on location where suchgas may be encountered, and each operation has been considered on anindividual basis.

As for barges, a number of breathing manifolds and escape breathingapparatus sets within cabinets are located at all H 2S muster stations onboardCompany barges / vessel.

H2S ALARM SIGNAL: Modulated sound / Two tone SIREN and Visualflashing amber lights.

Similarly, for onsite locations where there is a risk of H 2S, all personnel willundergo necessary training for their role during an H 2S emergency. All will beprovided with personal escape sets/ gas masks where necessary.

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6.4 Man Overboard Emergency

The requirement for training personnel in this response depends largely on thebarge location.

Throw a life buoy overboard and keep the person in sight. Alert other personneland instruct them to inform the Control tower which shall then instigate the "ManOverboard Procedure" (as displayed in prominent places throughout thevessel).

If Rescue Boat is used:

The training is aimed principally at the Rescue Boat Party and the Crane Party(crane operator and roustabouts).

The Rescue Boat Party must train and become competent as a team in thefollowing:

! Preparing the boat for lowering.! Starting the engine and releasing the boat from the hook.! Operation of the boat in the vicinity of the Barge, platform and in close

proximity to the man being rescued.! Efficient recovery of the man overboard and subsequently delivery to

the Barge or another vessel.! Subsequent return and retrieval of the rescue boat.

The Crane Party must train and become competent in the following:

! Disconnecting the crane rapidly and safely from the lift in progress.! Subsequent rapid connection to the Rescue Boat.! Use of a stretcher with the crane to transport casualties.

The Man Overboard drill is frequently made more realistic by the use of a dummyor life buoy to represent the victim and by the setting of a target time for itsretrieval.

6.5 Fire Hazard Emergency

The fire drill may be considered in two parts:

! The activation of a fire alarm followed by the response from all rigpersonnel in going to their muster points.

! The subsequent response from the Fire Team in moving to contain theincident.

Continuous ringing of the General alarm and blasting of air horn for a period of at least 10 seconds.

All crew members, not being part of the fire fighting team, shall go to their muster stations. Fire fighting shall be carried out in accordance with the companies firefighting procedure.

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6.6 Abandon Ship Emergency

Should abandonment of the Barge become necessary, each person shouldfollow the instructions as posted in the station bill or such as may be issued bythe person in charge in addition to those posted in the station bill.

The decision to evacuate the Barge will be taken only by the Barge Master.Wherever possible, non-essential personnel will be evacuated first andemergency personnel will remain onboard the Barge to contain the incident. Incase where the emergency continues to escalate, the subsequent evacuation of emergency personnel will thus be on a smaller scale.

More than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle and continuous

ringing of general alarm.

Where the situation demands abandoning, the order and method shall only begiven by the Barge Superintendent e.g. abandon by helicopter, abandon by lifeboats or life rafts or abandon by transfer to stand by vessels.

The abandon procedure is displayed in prominent places throughout the vessel.

6.7 Alarm Testing

Emergency alarms are to be regularly tested. A regular time should be chosenso that the personnel know that it is an exercise. A Public Announcementshould be made beforehand. For offices the test only needs to be performed at

the same time as the annual exercise.

6.7.1 The Signal

The Alarm Signal for Emergency Stations is:

A continuous sounding of the electrically operated bell or klaxon for at leastten seconds.

The alarm signal for Emergency Stations shall be sounded for any emergencysituation such as:

! Fire!

Collision! Man Overboard! Serious Pollution! Well Head Blowout! Any other serious emergency

6.7.2 Action of Hearing Signal (For Offshore Operations)

On hearing the signal for Emergency Stations the crew shall collect, but not puton, their lifejackets and proceed to their Emergency Station as per the Muster List where the nature of the emergency will be made known to them by theleader of the emergency team and/or the Master. Passengers will put on their lifejackets and proceed to the Passenger Muster Point .

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6.7.3 All Clear

The All Clear , signifying the end of the emergency, shall be communicatedto the crew and passengers by the Master and/or the

6.8 Survival Craft and Appliances

6.8.1 Survival Craft

The Barge Superintendent / Vessel Captain shall ensure that all survival craftare maintained in a fully operational condition. A regular inspection andmaintenance schedule shall be executed and records kept for each craft bythe Chief Engineer or Chief Mechanic. All personnel onboard vessels shall

familiarise themselves with the operation of the survival craft.

For vessels fitted with T.E.M.P.S.C. (Totally Enclosed Motorized Propelled Survival Craft).

The procedure for launching shall be as follows:

! Release boat lashings.

! Open inboard doors and secure these in the open position.

! Coxswain enters boat and starts engine following the instruction labelsattached to the steering controls. (Coxswain Operator shall possess validtraining certificates).

! Personnel embark and disperse throughout the boat taking up their seated positions between the seat belts. The first persons entering are totake up positions furthest away from the door to prevent congestion andease the loading process.

! All persons to secure the seat belts.

! Count all heads and check the muster list.

! Close all hatches and doors securely.

! Coxswain pulls on the lowering control wire until the boat is waterborne.

! Coxswain pulls the hook operating handle and twists to lock hooks in the

open position. (One person is designated forward and one person aft toensure proper release and clearance of hooks).

! Coxswain pushes the throttle / gear control lever ahead and steers awayon a designated compass course.

! When outside the danger zone, heave to, open hatches as necessary for ventilation and operate the emergency radio and distress signals.

When in fires or dangerous gas conditions :

! Shut ventilation hatches.

! Open the compressed air bottle valves.


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! Open the air outlet valves.! Close the drainage cock on the sprinkler pump.

! Open the sea inlet valve.

! Run the engine at full speed as soon as the boat touches the water.(The pump shall draw water and sprinkle the boat.)

! Steer away from the vessel and out of the fire zone, if in a Gas releasesituation steer to upwind.

6.8.2 Life Rafts

A sufficient number of modern inflatable life rafts in line with SOLAS requirements are mounted at convenient locations on the vessels. Allpersonnel should make themselves aware of the locations and operation of the rafts. Locations are shown on the muster list and HSE plans. Operatinginstruction cards are located at each liferaft station.

Launching of the Raft

After launching the raft, it may be boarded from scramble nets or ropeladders. The raft is also equipped with a webbing ladder to aid boardingfrom the water. The survivors can haul themselves up and slide into the rafthead first. Unconscious survivors must be grasped firmly and hauledonboard. (Use Bouncy aid, if worn, to assist).

When aboard the most senior person present assumes command. Cut off the painter line use leak stoppers and repair outfit, if necessary. Closeentrance in bad or cold weather. There will be water, food and medicines inthe raft.

6.8.3 Lifejackets

There will be an adequate number of lifejackets in line with SOLAS requirements with the living quarters and at the muster stations for allpersonnel. Lifejackets must be worn in the case of emergencies whichrequire that the vessels or platforms must be abandoned.

Lifejackets or work vests, as appropriate, must be worn in the followingcases:

! When emergency alarms sound.

! When on the gangway connecting vessels with platforms.

! When working below the cellar deck of any platform.

! When working over the sides of platforms or vessels.

! By anyone riding the personnel basket or transferring from vessels toplatform (or vice versa) by any other means.

! Other locations as specified by your Supervisor or Safety Officer.


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6.8.4 Scramble Nets / Rope Ladders / Knotted Ropes

Scramble nets, Rope ladders, Knotted ropes are provided at differentlocations. They shall be lowered and used in emergency for boarding or abandoning vessels. The purpose of these is to provide additional means of emergency escape. When using these always wear a lifejacket.

6.9 Abandon Platform Signal

Signal: The signal may vary from platform to platform.

Where the situation demands that the platform must be abandoned, the order and method shall be given only by the platform management similar to above.

6.10 Helicopter Crash

A message on public address system and the portable radio's.

Rescue and fire fighting personnel shall proceed to the scene; all other personnel must stay clear of area.

7. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR EXECUTION

7.1 Conducting Effective Drills

The following three steps are required for drills to be effective:

a) Plan the drill - Effective drills should always be carefully planned to focusthe training on a particular need. Planning the drills maximizes thebenefits of conducting the drills and minimizes the amount of time wastedduring the drill.

b) Conduct the drill realistically - The drill should stimulate an actual conditionand make the crew performing as though the actual emergency conditionexisted.

c) Conclude with a critique and discussion session immediately following thedrill will identify the problem areas and point out mistakes while they are

fresh in the minds of the crew. The discussion can also be used to help indeveloping plans for future drills.

7.2 Planning a Drill

Every drill should be planned in advance to be effective and efficient. Thereare several steps in planning a drill.


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a) Emphasize a specific aspect

Each drill should be designed to emphasize a single aspect of respondingto an emergency, even though every drill should contain all the stepsnecessary in a real emergency. A single drill should not attempt to teachcrewmembers everything at once. Focusing the drill on a single aspectsimplifies the drill, can increase the chances of that aspect beingremembered during an emergency if necessary, and keeps the timerequired for the drill within an acceptable limit.

b) Select a suitable location

The location for the drill should be appropriate for the aspect beingemphasized. For example a drill that focuses on life raft deploymentshould be held at a life raft station. The location for a fire or an other emergency situation should vary from time to time.

c) Avoid undue risk

Drills should avoid exposing the crew installations to situations that mayplace them in jeopardy. For example toxic fumes should not be usedwhen training crew members in the use of self-contained breathingapparatus or fires started to test fire fighting system. The Person inCharge should avoid placing his crew in high risk situation, avoiding all riskshould not be a basis for failure to test some of the equipment. For

example, although launching lifeboats in a mild seaway can entail somerisk, this risk can be reduced to an acceptable level with proper maintenance and training. The benefits of operating this equipment toincrease the chance of successful deployment in a real emergency arehigh and therefore worthwhile. This type of drill should be conductedpreferably in sheltered waters or in good weather condition with theminimum crew on board (3 men).

The full boarding of lifeboat has to be also experienced, but the boatshave to be put previously on their maintenance pendants.

7.3 Conducting Drills

Onshore and Offshore Fire / Gas Release Drill Procedure

The following steps should be included in every fire / gas release drill:

1. Location of the fire / gas release

2. Sound the alarm

3. Person in Charge assumes control

4. Muster

5. Search

6. Rescue of injured persons


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7. Investigate scene of incident8. Restrict of fire

9. Deploy Fire Teams

10. Extinguish fire

Offshore Abandon Drill Procedure

The following steps should be included in every offshore drill:

1. Sound the alarm

2. Contact rescuers

3. Muster 4. Search

5. Rescue injured or trapped person

6. If decision to abandon is taken, board the suitable lifeboats or stand

by vessels.

7. Instruction on when and how to deploy

8. Operate all equipment (with the minimum crew on board lifeboats)

9. Experience Alternate abandonment means

10. Review steps after launch

The steps that should be taken after clearing the platform vessel or MODUare discussed. These steps include, pending circumstances (1) rescuingsurvivors from the sea, (2) motoring away from site, (3) Maintain position, (4)establish radio contact with land or ships in the area, (5) give treatment toinjured, (6) safe conduct when rescued by large craft or when proceeding toand, (7) demonstrate good seamanship.

7.4 Records

A record of all emergency drills, exercises and alarm tests must be kept bythe Fire Marshal, Safety Superintendent and Loss Prevention / Safety Officer

on barge/onshore locations in a book or similar to be used specifically for thatpurpose.

The record must include:

! Date and Times.

! Type of drill, muster or alarm test.

! No. of personnel involved.

! Names of personnel involved (For drills only).

! Details of recommendations and completed actions.


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Critique and Discussion

Immediately following the drills, key supervisory personnel should prepare awritten critique and discuss their conclusions to analyse the success of thedrill in achieving the planned objectives. The discussion session can takeplace at the scene of the drill or in a central gathering location such as thecoffee shop or mess room.

The critique discussion should:

- Review the emphasis of the drill.- Discuss the problems which occurred during the drill.- Assess whether the drill was conducted realistically.

- Discuss other possible situations that could have developed.- Establish the aspects that in most critical need of practice in further drill.

The discussion session will be a useful tool in the planning of future drills andis also an important mechanism in reinforcing proper emergency habitsamongst crew. Conclusions shall be written down in the emergency drillreport.

Reporting

Every safety drill shall be reported and filed in the Constructionsite/platform/vessel safety drill register. The report shall include the followingtopics:

- Aim of the drill.- Participants.- Equipment used.- Log of the drill completion.- Weak and positive points.- Conclusions for improvement.

Appendix 1 : Schedule of Exercises, Drills and Alarm Testing

Location Frequency Scenario / Alarm

Offshore sites Every 2 weeksMuster, Abandon, Fire Alarm, GasRelease Alarm, Manoverboard(MOB).

Onshore sites Every month Muster, Evacuation, Fire Alarm, GasRelease Alarm. Etc.

Generalexercise (allpersons)

Office, logisticsbase (MFY) Annual Fire


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Location Frequency Scenario / Alarm

Offshore sites /locations Every 2 weeks

Fire fighting, Gas Release, Searchand Rescue, BA sets, CasualtyHandling, etc.

Onshore sites /locations Every month

Fire fighting, Gas Release, Searchand Rescue, Man over Board, BAsets, Casualty Handling, etc.

Drill(Specificpersons or teams)


Process sites(Onshore/Offshore)

Weekly Gas, f ire, muster, etc.Alarm testing


Note 1 : Drills/Emergency exercises conducted at/nearby Client ssites/locations, proper co-ordination and approval should bemaintained with clients prior to drills/exercises.

Note 2 : Contractual obligation may be adopted if the frequency isenhanced.

Appendix 2 : Fire/Emergency evacuation procedure for NPCC buildings

Potential emergencies in NPCC building may require the occupants toevacuate the building. The following information and procedure have beendesigned to help ensure your personal safety, should an evacuation becomenecessary as well as to establish the responsibility for clearing the buildingand alerting the Civil Defence.

Evacuation Procedures for Building Occupants

When the fire alarm sound, all personnel should ensure that nearbypersonnel are aware of the emergency, close doors (not locked) and exit thebuilding using stairwells.

" Building occupants must NOT use elevators as an escape route in theevent of fire.

" All personnel should know where primary and alternate exits are locatedand be familiar with the evacuation routes available.

" After evacuating the building, all occupants should proceed toward thesheltered parking bay which is the gathering place (assembly point) andawait further instructions from Head of Safety (HOS) and/or HSE Manager (HSEM).

N.B. Fire brigade will be alerted by the HSE Manager / Head of Safety(the universal number for emergencies is 999).


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Upon the arrival of the fire brigade, the HSE Manager / Head of Safety willadvise as to the location of the emergency, as specifically as possibleand will report to them of individuals or groups that are not evacuatedfrom the building indicating their possible location.

Note & Precautions

" Small fires can be extinguished only if you are trained to use fireextinguisher. However, an immediate readiness to evacuate is essential.

" Never enter a room that is smoke filled.

" Never enter a room if the door is warm to touch.

" During an emergency, visitors who may not be familiar with this plan mustbe informed of the requirement to evacuate. Special attention should alsobe given to any persons with disabilities, especially those who are visitorsor unfamiliar with the building.

" Don t go back into the building until you are specifically told to do so.Silencing the fire alarms is not a signal to re-enter the building.

Appendix 3 : Floor Wardens Role

Floor wardens' role is to ensure the proper evacuation of all the personnelbeing on his floor when a fire emergency would occur. Floor wardens are

responsible for overseeing and co-ordinating evacuation activities, conductinga final pass through in the office space, ensuring that everyone receives thenecessary assistance as appropriate, ensuring all doors are closed (notlocked) and reporting the floor evacuation status to the HSE Manager.

Floor Wardens Tasks

" Familiarising personnel with emergency procedures.

" Ensuring that occupants have vacated the premise in the event of anevacuation (by verifying all the offices, meeting rooms, toilettes, etc.)

" Ensuring the visitors (if any) are assisted in evacuating the building.

" Having a list of personnel in their area of coverage so a head count canbe made at the Assembly Point.

" Inform the Fire Marshal about the evacuation results and all anomaliesencountered while conducting the evacuation.


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