Safe Operations Manual, March 15, 2015
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AFRICA OIL CORPORATION SAFE OPERATIONS MANUAL HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT Issued 2014 This manual contains confidential and proprietary information of Africa Oil Corporation. Any use of this manual without authorization from Africa Oil Corporation and/or its affiliates is prohibited. Proprietary - Safe Operations Manual HSE AFRICA OIL CORPORATION HSE SAFE OPERATIONS MANUAL Document Revision Data Rev No Revision Data Revised by (name) Date Comment 1.1 Document Issue and Distribution Document Title Issue Date Distribution Sign Signature Safe Operations Manual 2014 15 Mar 14 AOK Ops Team HSE Mgr Safe Operations Manual 2014 15 Mar 14 AOE Ops Team HSE Mgr 1.2 How to revise this document Suggestions for revision to this document can be sent to the AOC HSE Manager directly. Revisions shall be recorded in the table at section 1. Document revision Data. Full revision data is required and must be recorded along with the revision location (section and paragraph number) and date. This document shall be reviewed annually to ensure it remains current. 1.3 Distribution of this document This document provides the standards by which Africa oil Corporation shall conduct safe operations. This document is issued primarily to support field operations, is complimented by HSE Procedures and other standards are incorporated for office use. The Operations Team Management is responsible for further distribution to applicable contractors. Applicable contractors are those with direct contracts with Africa Oil Corporation in support of company activities. Page 2 of 133 Proprietary –AOC Safe Operations Manual AFRICA OIL CORPORATION HSE SAFE OPERATIONS MANUAL Intentionally left blank Page 3 of 133 Proprietary –AOC Safe Operations Manual AFRICA OIL CORPORATION HSE SAFE OPERATIONS MANUAL Manual Contents 1. Document Revision Data ............................................................................................... 2 1.1 Document Issue and Distribution ................................................................................. 2 1.2 How to revise this document ........................................................................................ 2 1.3 Distribution of this document........................................................................................ 2 Intentionally left blank ........................................................................................................ 3 Manual Contents ............................................................................................................... 4 Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................................... 12 References & Useful Websites ........................................................................................ 14 A – “Right First Time” for Operational Excellence ............................................................ 15 B - Key Safety Principles ................................................................................................. 15 C - Right First Time ......................................................................................................... 15 2. Operational Excellence ................................................................................................... 16 For Safe, Reliable, Efficient, Healthy, and Environmentally Sound Operations ............ 16 3. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 17 3.1 Intent ......................................................................................................................... 17 3.2 AOC Safe Work Practices ......................................................................................... 17 4. Responsibility Overview .................................................................................................. 18 4.1. Stop Work Authority .................................................................................................. 18 4.2. Supervisor Responsibilities ....................................................................................... 18 4.3. Africa oil Corporation Employee Responsibilities ...................................................... 19 4.4. Contractor Responsibilities ....................................................................................... 20 4.4.1. Behaviour-Based Safety Process ....................................................................... 21 4.5. Visitor Responsibilities .............................................................................................. 21 4.6. Short-Service Employee Policy ................................................................................. 21 5. Emergency Management ................................................................................................ 22 5.1. Emergency Action Plans ........................................................................................... 22 5.2. Emergency Radio Communications .......................................................................... 22 5.3. Responding to an Emergency ................................................................................... 22 5.3.1. General .............................................................................................................. 22 5.3.2. Fire Emergencies ............................................................................................... 23 5.3.3. Evacuating Buildings on Fire .............................................................................. 23 5.3.4. Medical Emergencies ......................................................................................... 23 5.3.5. Injury and Illness Reporting Procedures ............................................................. 23 5.3.6. Spill or Release Emergencies ............................................................................ 23 Page 4 of 133 Proprietary –AOC Safe Operations Manual AFRICA OIL CORPORATION HSE SAFE OPERATIONS MANUAL 5.4. Emergency Response Drills...................................................................................... 24 5.5. Security Operations .................................................................................................. 24 5.5.1. What You Need to Know .................................................................................... 24 5.5.2. Things You Must Not Do .................................................................................... 25 5.5.3. Journey Planning ............................................................................................... 25 6. Personal Protective Equipment ....................................................................................... 26 6.1. Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................................. 26 6.2. Work Clothing ........................................................................................................... 26 6.3. Fire-Retardant Clothing ............................................................................................ 26 6.4. Safety Footwear ....................................................................................................... 27 6.5. Safety Hard Hats ...................................................................................................... 28 6.6. Hearing Protection .................................................................................................... 29 6.7. Eye Protection .......................................................................................................... 29 6.7.1. Selection of Proper Type of Eye Protection ........................................................ 29 6.7.2. Use of Contact Lenses ....................................................................................... 31 6.7.3. Ultraviolet Protection for Welders and Assistants ............................................... 31 6.8. Hand Protection ........................................................................................................ 31 6.9. Respiratory Protection .............................................................................................. 32 6.10. Eyewash and Safety Showers – Heliports, Docks, Offshore Platforms, and Other Facilities .......................................................................................................................... 33 6.10.1 Emergency Showers and Eye-wash Stations .................................................... 33 6.11. First-Aid Equipment ................................................................................................ 33 7. Fire Protection ................................................................................................................. 35 7.1. Description of Fire .................................................................................................... 35 Table 1: Fire classification ............................................................................................... 35 7.2. Control of Fuel Sources ............................................................................................ 35 7.2.1. Flammable/Combustible Liquid Storage and Dispensing .................................... 35 7.2.2. Flammable/Combustible Liquid Transportation .................................................. 36 7.2.3. Use of Solvents to Clean Equipment .................................................................. 36 7.2.4. Use of Natural Gas and Gas