308 Safety Equipment Inspections

Document Number: HSE - 308 Current Rev: 11/15/2019 Revised By: S. Lansing Review Cycle: 3 years Manager Approval: MOC No.19-8 Revision No. 0 Revisions noted in italics Page 1 of 23 Health, Safety and Environmental Procedure 308 – Safety Equipment Inspections 1.0 PURPOSE To identify safety equipment and define the process and frequency for these inspections. To also identify and provide specific inspections and preventative maintenance instructions for said safety equipment. 2.0 SCOPE This safety equipment management & inspection system applies to all Westlake’s; safety showers, overhead cranes, SCBA;s, five minute escape packs, SKA-PAK, level “A” suits, bunker gear, emergency rescue gear, ladders, AED’s, first aid kits and fall protection. This safety equipment inspection procedure applies to all Westlake’s employees, visitors, vendors and contract employees. 3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 Competent Person – Designated person who is authorized to perform inspections. Competent Persons are trained in equipment inspection and operation. This person is knowledgeable in the requirements of safety equipment inspection and frequency for their area of responsibility. 3.2 Inspection List – List that establishes the minimum requirements for what is inspected and with what frequency and general responsibility for who performs the inspections (see Appendixes). Each unit/area may add to this list to incorporate inspections specific to their particular areas and equipment. 3.3 Department, Area or Unit Supervision – Supervision of the department, area, or unit that “owns” the equipment to be inspected. For administrative areas in (Administration Building, Projects trailer) the HR Manager is considered the “Area Supervision”. 3.4 Planned Inspection System – A written process for management of the fire protection system that meets the requirements of this document and assigns responsibility; designates inspectors, includes what is to be inspected, with what frequency, how it is to be documented; tracking of action items to resolution; communication of progress on action items to department, area or unit personnel; training of inspectors and periodic evaluation of the inspection system. 3.5 Recordkeeping- All blank reports will be housed in the H drive under the unit file “blank copy”. All completed inspections as defined in this procedure will be housed in the “H” drive under the unit file “Safety Equipment Inspection file. Printed controlled copy expires 24 hours after 9:15 AM on 1/27/2020. Document Number: HSE - 308 Current Rev: 11/15/2019 Revised By: S. Lansing Review Cycle: 3 years Manager Approval: MOC No.19-8 Revision No. 0 Revisions noted in italics Page 2 of 23 Health, Safety and Environmental Procedure 308 – Safety Equipment Inspections 4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 Department, Area or Unit Supervision a. Develop a written “Safety equipment Inspection list” for their area of responsibility incorporating the minimum requirements of this procedure. b. Create an inspection checklist using standard format (See Appendix). Add inspection items with frequencies of inspection to the minimum requirements of the NFPA standard. Working with EH&S, develop guidance for “acceptable” or “at-risk” conditions for all items on the checklist. c. Designate “Competent Person(s)” to complete planned inspections. d. Follow-up on inspection findings to resolution. e. Assure that inspections meet defined schedules. f. Define a recordkeeping system meeting or exceeding the requirements of this procedure. g. Collaborate with EH&S or designated third party contractor to deliver training to Competent Persons. h. Ensure that training for Competent Persons is incorporated into the plant-training curriculum. i. Assure that a documented assessment of the Planned Inspection System is completed to ensure that inspections are being conducted as specified. j. Annually review the area “Fire Equipment Inspection” procedure. k. Resolve all identified issues in a timely manner. 4.2 Competent Person a. Complete the inspection per the inspection schedule. If group inspection is performed, lead the group through his/her area of responsibility. b. Complete responsibilities as specified in area or unit inspection procedures. 4.3 Maintenance Department a. Publish and distribute to Area or Unit Supervision a monthly listing showing the status of all existing Safety Maintenance Work Orders (SAF). Printed controlled copy expires 24 hours after 9:15 AM on 1/27/2020. Document Number: HSE - 308 Current Rev: 11/15/2019 Revised By: S. Lansing Review Cycle: 3 years Manager Approval: MOC No.19-8 Revision No. 0 Revisions noted in italics Page 3 of 23 Health, Safety and Environmental Procedure 308 – Safety Equipment Inspections 4.4 Environmental, Health & Safety Department (EH&S) a. Specify minimum safety & health guidelines for what constitutes acceptable and at-risk conditions for safety equipment items identified as needing repair or replacement on the Inspections List. b. Update the Critical Inspections List at least annually, considering new or changing regulatory, industry or VPP requirements. c. Review completed assigned inspections per unit/area. d. Partner with affected departments and the EH&S department to develop and deliver training to competent persons on the requirements for inspections. e. Perform random audits to ensure compliance with the procedure. f. Include the inspection process in the annual safety & health assessment. 5.0 PROCEDURE 5.1 Each Department, Area or Unit will establish a written “Safety Equipment Inspection List” that complies with the requirements of this procedure. Each written system will include assignment of responsibility, designate inspectors, include what is to be inspected, with what frequency, how it is to be documented, tracking of action items to resolution, training of inspectors and periodic evaluation of the inspection system. 5.2 A “Safety Equipment Inspection List” (see Appendix) has been created by EH&S that has identified items for inspection. These items must be inspected as a minimum (unless the item is “non-applicable” for that area). The list will define minimum inspection frequency and general responsibility. Each department, area or unit will add items to the list as appropriate for specific equipment in their area and create a unit inspection checklist using the standard format (see Appendix) 5.3 EH&S will specify minimum safety & health guidelines for what constitutes acceptable and at-risk conditions for items identified on the Safety Equipment Inspections List. Individual departments, areas or units will add to the minimum guidelines as appropriate for equipment in their area. EH&S will consult with area supervision to specify minimum guidelines for area specific items added to the Critical Inspections List. Printed controlled copy expires 24 hours after 9:15 AM on 1/27/2020. Document Number: HSE - 308 Current Rev: 11/15/2019 Revised By: S. Lansing Review Cycle: 3 years Manager Approval: MOC No.19-8 Revision No. 0 Revisions noted in italics Page 4 of 23 Health, Safety and Environmental Procedure 308 – Safety Equipment Inspections 5.4 Planned inspections will be conducted by a competent person or by a group led by a Competent Person as determined by area supervision. 5.5 Each area or unit will define a management and recordkeeping system that includes the following as a minimum: Inspection checklists using the standard format. The checklist will serve as a record of the inspection. The checklist must contain the name of the Competent Person performing the inspection, time and deficiencies identified. Follow-up actions for inspection findings including temporary hazard controls and resolution. Provide monthly status report for safety maintenance work orders (SAF) to communicate resolution progress. Records will be maintained for three years from the date of inspection by the area or unit unless specified otherwise by regulatory requirement or operational need. 6.0 TRAINING 6.1 Competent persons for planned inspections must be trained to evaluate equipment per the minimum guidelines established and recognize hazards. EH&S will partner with the area or unit supervision to create and deliver the training. Recordkeeping for training will be via the plant training record database. 6.2 EH&S will collaborate with the area or unit supervision to ensure that competent person training for the planned inspection program is incorporated into the plant training curriculum. 7.0 RECORD KEEPING 7.1 Each area or unit will establish a process for the documented program evaluation as part of their “Planned Inspection System”. 7.1 An audit of this program will be led by EH&S as part of the annual safety & health process evaluation. 8.0 PROCEDURE REVIEWS The Westlake’s Program will be reviewed at least every three years. The HSE department will ensure this review is performed. The purpose of reviewing is to assess compliance, and to evaluate program effectiveness. Printed controlled copy expires 24 hours after 9:15 AM on 1/27/2020. Document Number: HSE - 308 Current Rev: 11/15/2019 Revised By: S. Lansing Review Cycle: 3 years Manager Approval: MOC No.19-8 Revision No. 0 Revisions noted in italics Page 5 of 23 Health, Safety and Environmental Procedure 308 – Safety Equipment Inspections 9.0 REFERENCES 9.1 OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 / ANSI Z358.1 (sect. 5.5.2 (w) & 5.5.5) Safety Showers/Eyewash 9.2 OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179 (j) / ANSI B30.2 Overhead Cranes/chain falls 9.3 OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134&156 / NFPA 1852 &1981 SCBA’s (Cylinder/Pack/Face-piece) 9.4 OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134&156

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