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088 - NORWEGIAN OIL AND GAS

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES

FOR

COMMON MODEL FOR WORK

PERMITS (WP)

Translated version



Norwegian Oil and Gas Association recommended guidelines for Common Model for Work

Permits (WP)

No.: 088 Established: 05.11.03 Revision no: 3 Date revised: 05.12.2011 Page: 2

Preface

This guideline is supported by Norwegian Oil and Gas Association’s (Norwegian Oil andGas) HSE Managers Forum and by Norwegian Oil and Gas's Operations Committee. Furtherit has been approved by Norwegian Oil and Gas’s general director.

The work group has been composed of the following members:

Sigurd Rognsvåg - Norsk Hydro,Sigbjørn Våge-ConocoPhillipsBjarte Skulstad- BP/LederneOddvar Berge - Exxon MobilTor Arne Grimsrud - Norske Shell

Terje Enes-Statoil/OFSJohn Jakobsen -Halliburton,Momir Repaja - ABB Offshore Systems/LO,Snorre Sklet – Sintef TeknologiledelseHarald Kristoffersen - TotalØrjan Fossgård - Statoil

Bjarte Skulstad in BP has been chair of the work group.

Responsible manager in Norwegian Oil and Gas is Manager HSE, who can be contacted via Norwegian Oil and Gas´s switchboard at +47 51 84 65 00.

The guideline is based upon the Working Together for Safety recommendation 30E 2010

dated September 28 2010, Common Model for Work Permits.

These Norwegian Oil and Gas’ guidelines have been prepared with the broad-based

participation of interested parties in the Norwegian petroleum industry, and they are owned bythe Norwegian petroleum industry, represented by the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association.

Norwegian Oil and Gas is responsible for administration of these guidelines.

Norwegian Oil and Gas Association

Vassbotnen 1, Sandnes

P.O. Box 80654068 Stavanger, NorwayTel.: + 47 51 84 65 00Fax: + 47 51 84 65 01

Web site: www.norskoljeoggass.noE-mail: [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Introduction................................................................................................................................ 5

1.1

Purpose and scope .........................................................................................................................5

1.2

Publication and follow up...............................................................................................................5

1.4

Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................6

1.5

Safe Job Analysis ..........................................................................................................................6

1.6

Work order – defining a requirement for work (WO) ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ ......... ....... .......6

1.7

Work permit (WP) .........................................................................................................................7

1.8

Work Permit level 1 and level 2 ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ......7

1.8.1

Work that require a work permit level 1 ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ......... ........ .8

1.8.2

Work that require a work permit level 2 ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ......... ....... 11

1.8.3

Identifying the need for a Safe Job Analysis (SJA)............. ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... .... 11

1.9

Work that does not require a permit ........... ......... ........ ....... ......... ........ ........ ....... ......... ........ ........ .. 12

1.10

Organisation and roles related to work permits ..... ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ . 12

1.11

Special terms associated with hot work ............. ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ... 13

2

Work permit – basic principles and requirements ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ ......... ....... .... 14

2.1

The purpose of using work permits ........... ........ ......... ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ... 14

2.2

Functional requirements to the work permit system......... ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ....... 14

2.3

Fundamental principles ................................................................................................................ 15

2.3.1

Internal control ............................................................................................................................ 15

2.3.2

Area/Operations responsibility ... ......... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ ......... ....... . 15

2.3.3

Executing responsibility ............................................................................................................... 16

2.3.4

Coordination of work permits and simultaneous activities .............................................................. 16

2.4

Requirements regarding planning and preparation......... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ . 16

2.4.1

The process of applying for a work permit........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ..... 16

2.4.2

Validity, permit preparation and changes to permits ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ....... 17

2.4.3

Application period, duration and extension ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ .... 17

2.4.4

Restrictions to the scope of a work permit ......... ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ .... 18

2.4.5

Restrictions regarding the execution of a work permit ......... ......... ........ ....... ......... ........ ........ ....... ... 18

2.4.6

Preparing the work permit; planning of operations and safety preparations ...... .... .... .................. ...... 18

2.5

Requirements for approval ........................................................................................................... 19

2.6

Requirements for preparation and control prior to commencement of the work .... .... .... .... ................ 19

2.6.1

Preparations prior to the work....................................................................................................... 19

2.6.2

Control and clearance of the work at the work site and in Central Control Room(CCR).................... 19

2.6.3

Isolation of safety systems and isolation/locking of electrical equipment ...... .... ............................ ... 20

2.7

Requirements during execution of the work........... ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ ........ 20

2.7.1

Start of the work .......................................................................................................................... 20

2.7.2

Overview and control during the course of the work .......... ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... .... 20

2.7.3

Invalidations or suspension of a work permit ............. ........ ......... ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ .... 21

2.8

Requirements at the completion of work ....... ........ ......... ........ ........ ......... ........ ....... ......... ........ ...... 21

2.8.1

Final control of the work and reactivation of safety system........ .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ......... 21

2.8.2

Level 2 permit over several days.......... ........ ........ ....... ......... ........ ........ ....... ......... ........ ........ ........ . 22

2.9

Experience transfer, learning and improvement ......... ........ ......... ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ .... 22

2.10

Qualifications and training ........................................................................................................... 22

3

Work process for planning and execution of work permits ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ......... ...... 23

4 Standard safety requirements for work permits level 1............ ........ ........ ....... ......... ........ ........ . 26




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4.1

Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 26

4.2

Matrices covering standard safety requirements for work permits .................................... .... ........... 26

4.2.1

Hot Work A ................................................................................................................................ 27

4.2.2

Hot work B ................................................................................................................................. 28

4.2.3

Entry (confined space) ................................................................................................................. 29

4.2.4

Isolation of safety system ............................................................................................................. 30

4.2.5

Work on hydrocarbon system ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ....... 31

4.2.6

Pressure testing ........................................................................................................................... 32

4.2.7

Work above sea ........................................................................................................................... 33

4.2.8

Work with radioactive materials ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ... 34

4.2.9

Work with dangerous substances ......... ........ ........ ....... ......... ........ ........ ....... ......... ........ ........ ........ . 35

4.2.10

Work with explosives .................................................................................................................. 36

4.2.11

Duties for the fire guard ............................................................................................................... 37

4.2.12

Duties for the safety guard during entry to confined space .............................................................. 38

4.2.13

Duties for the safety guard during work over open sea .......... ........ ........ ....... ......... ........ ........ ........ . 39

App A Guidelines for completion and use of the work permit forms ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ .... 40

A.1

Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 40

A.2

Planning the work........................................................................................................................ 40

A.3

Approval of the work permit ........................................................................................................ 43

A.4

Preparation of equipment and plant prior to commencement of the work ...................................... ... 44

A.4.1

General ....................................................................................................................................... 44

A.4.2

Work permit level 2 over several days.......... ........ ........ ....... ......... ........ ........ ....... ......... ........ ......... 45

A.5

Execution of the work .................................................................................................................. 45

A.6

Completion and reactivation ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ . 45

A.6.1

General ....................................................................................................................................... 45

A.6.2

WP level 2 over several days ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ ........ ......... ....... ........ 46

App B WP forms.................................................................................................................................. 47

B.1

Administration of the WP forms ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ........ ......... ........ ....... ... 47

B.2

Use of the form............................................................................................................................ 47

B.3

WP form ..................................................................................................................................... 48

B.4

Form for WP level 2 that may be approved for up to 14 days .......................................................... 49




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1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose and scope

The objective of this common model is to establish common practices for the work permit system (WP) on fixed and floating production installations on the Norwegiancontinental shelf.

The common model covers all activities that require a WP on such installations,

included work in the drilling areas.

The safe management and execution of work depends upon the establishment ofsafety barriers so that accidents, injuries and damages can be avoided. Such barriersare, in the subject context, provided through an interaction of three main elements:

The work permit system

The organisation representing: competence, personal responsibility, roles andauthority

Operational safety procedures

This document covers the work permit system. The organisational aspects are

included through the use of standard roles related to work permits. The individual

installations may have different organisational models, but have to take care of theroles described to fullfill the functions of the work permit system.

The document also covers standard safety requirements for special types of work.

The individual operating companies may have additional procedures that give furtherrequirements.

The subject document is a translation from the original Norwegian document.

1.2 Publication and follow up

The subject document is issued and maintained by The Norwegian Oil IndustryAssociation (Norwegian Oil and Gas). Further development and improvement in

terms of experience transfer, learning and improvement will be handled by adedicated group of representatives from operating- as well as contracting companies.

Suitable mechanisms will be put in place in order to secure an efficient handling offeedback and proposals from the users.

Exceptions will be handled according to the guidelines in the individual operatingcompanies. Such exceptions should also be considered used as input when revising

and updating the document.




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1.3 Changes to the document made in revision 3

2.5.1 Use of Rope Assess (RA) is no longer defined as work over sea when carried out in

accordance with NS 9600. Rescue plan shall be attached to the work permit.Added more examples on extra barrier.Spray painting is now classified as level 1.

2.5.2 Paint work using brush and roll is still level 1.3.4.3 It is emphasized that that a work permit only can be approved for a period

of 14 days and a maximum of 7 shifts.3.8.2 See 3.4.3

5.2.3 Breathing air to be in accordance with NS-en 12021 and SfS recommendation 09N/035.2.4 Added under comments, detection system, PA system and testing of emergency

generator.

5.2.5 The definition of hydrocarbon systems is expanded.5.2.7 Ref 2.5.1

5.2.8 The text in paragraph 2 is changed from over to under.5.2.12 Emphasized the duties for safe guard

1.4 Abbreviations

WP Work Permit

WO Work Order

CCR Central Control RoomSJA Safe Job AnalysisLRA Low Radiation Activity

1.5 Safe Job Analysis

A safe job analysis is a systematic and stepwise review of all risk factors prior to a

given work activity or operation, so that steps can be taken to eliminate or control theidentified risk factors during preparation and execution of the work activity oroperation.

Risk factor

The term risk factor, includes all aspects that directly or indirect ly may influence therisk for loss or damage to personnel, environment or financial assets.

1.6 Work order – defining a requirement for work (WO)

Generally many tasks on the installations are registered and generated through WOs.WOs often form the basis for WPs. Based on the work described in the work order

one or more WPs can be generated and associated with the WO. A WO is a

description of one or more activities or tasks and has no limitations with regards toscope or type of work activity.




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1.7 Work permit (WP)

A WP is a written document that authorises certain people to carry out specific work,

at a certain time and which sets out the main precautions needed to complete the jobsafely.

The WP is an operational safety barrier to protect against undesired incidents.

Through the WP-system one assures that normal safety barriers are not taken out ofservice or rendered inoperable unless compensating measures are put in place.

Similarly the WP-system shall ensure that necessary and adequate operational andsafety preparations are carried out as a presupposition to authorise the start andexecution of the work.

The WP-system will also ensure that simultaneous activities on the installation are

coordinated with regard to interfaces and to avoid the escalation of incidents.

It is the duty of everyone involved in planning, approval and execution of work, to

evaluate the need for a WP for the actual work.

1.8 Work Permit level 1 and level 2

Work permits are categorised in two levels based on risk considerations and the needfor coordination and clearance.

WP level 1 is required for activities representing a potential high risk and for workthat requires coordination and clearanceon at the installation level. This includes

such activities as hot work, entry into confined space, and isolation of safety systemsetc., ref. to chapter 2.5.1.

WP level 2 is used for all other types of work that due to risk requires coordinationand clearance within an area or a system, ref. chapter 2.5.2.

The need for SJA must be considered for both levels of WP, ref. chapter 2.5 .3.




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High

Risk

Medium

Risk

Low Risk Work that does not

require at WP

WP

Level 2

WP

Level 1

Need for

SJA

shall be

evaluated

Classification of work within the WP-system

1.8.1 Work that require a work permit level 1

Hot work A

Work with equipment and tools that constitute an effective ignition source that whenused in a normal manner may ignite an explosive atmosphere and/or solid materials

or liquids. High energy is given off in the form of sparks, open flame, electric-arcand/or the tool/equipment have a surface temperature that exceeds the ignition

temperature for the medium exposed.

Typical ignition sources are listed below:

Welding

Hot tapping of piping/vessels under pressure

Ordinary grinding/cutting discs

Heat shrinking with an open flame

Preheating

Annealing

Burning

Stud welding

Hot work B in classified areas

Work with equipment and tools that constitute a potential ignition source and thatdue to errors or malfunctions may constitute an effective ignition source that mayignite an explosive atmosphere. I.e. equipment with an insuffient surface temperature

and/or that does not give off sparks, open flame or electric-arc or in any other wayreleases sufficient energy to ignite an explosive atmosphere or flammable liquid

during normal use. When used wrongly or when malfunctions are present in theequipment, it may constitute an effective ignition source




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Heat shrinking with an electrical heat gun

Sandblasting, needle picking

Electrical isolation testing (megger testing)

Soldering equipment

Camera with battery/flash/motor

All electric or battery operated equipment/apparatus/instruments that are notEx-protected according to the classification of the area in which it will be used

Rotating steel brush

En try (confi ned space)

Complete or partial entry into confined spaces or areas that are normally not naturally

or mechanically ventilated such as: vessels, pipes, chain lockers and exhaust ducts.

I solati on of safety system

Covers work that involves isolation and testing or bypassing of safety systems. Safetysystem includes but is not limited to:

Emergency shutdown systems

Fire fighting systems

Blowdown system

Detection systems

Alarm systems

Emergency power and non interruptible power supplyEvacuation systems and equipment

For detailed listing of safety systems one should refer to regulations for the specificinstallation.

Work on hydrocarbon system

Work on process piping, vessels and associated components that may lead to the

release of produced oil/gas/condensate.

Other work on hydrocarbon systems may be carried out with a WP level 2.

Work activities that are defined as regular routines covered by specific work

procedures, may be carried out with a WP level 2.

Pressure testi ng

Testing of newly installed or modified vessels/piping/x- mastree according to anapproved procedure for pressure testing above working pressure and/or design

pressure.

Work over open sea

Work over sea means work taking place outside permanent railing where thereis a risk of a person/persons falling into the sea.Use of Rope Assess (RA) is not defined as work over sea when it is performedin complains with “NS 9600 (SOFT Standard); Arbeid I tau” and a rescue plan

attached to the Work Permit form.




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Work in hydraulic basket in "moon pool" and on approved scaffolding is not defined

as work over sea when extra barriers are used, Example on extra barriers are:

fall arrest equipment

man-riding belt

net

Scaffolding build as a class 3 and to be certified and used as a class 2

scaffolding with extra heighten hand rail (railing). The scaffolding shall becertified every week and inspected after external influence e.g. strong wind

Note: Based on ” Norwegian Oil and Gas Anbefalte retningslinjer for Mann over bord beredsk ap”,

rev 5. 14.11.2002

Work with dangerous substances

Work activities with chemical products classified as toxic, injurious to health,corrosive, allergy inciting or carcinogenic. Work on piping system, vessels andassociated components when there is a risk of releasing such substances. When no

such risk is present, the work may be executed with a WP level 2.

Work with radioactive materials Work with radioactive materials/isotopes including work on systems with radioactivescale deposits.

Wel l operati on/Wel l interventi on

Well operation/intervention. This includes such operations as:

Wireline operation/production logging

Perforation/well flow over side burner

Well stimulation

Coiled tubing or snubbing operation

Setting plug in or removal of x-mastree

Work wi th explosives

Prepare, arm and control of explosives.

Cri tical li fti ng operation

Critical lifting operation covers operations that may require special safety precautionsor special attention and communication to handle interfaces and adjoining activities.Such operations may include but is not limited to:

Lifting above critical areas/process equipment/well equipment

Transport of personnel by the use of lifting devices unless an other approval

system is authorised by platform management

Colifting where the weight of the load exceeds the the maximum lifting capacity

of one of the lifting devices

Load testing of lifting devices with a SWL exceeding 10 tons

Lifting of special loads such as structures, mobile cranes etc.Heavy lifting that is not considered normal routine operations

Subsea operations that involves the use of an offshore crane

Other acti viti es/Cri ti cal operati ons that requi re WP level 1




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The operating companies may define other operations or critical activities that require

a WP level 1. Examples of such activities are:

Personnel diving

Use of ROV under or in the vicinity of the installation

Skidding of drilling rig

Work on live electrical equipment

Use of climbing techniques ref NS-9600 (SOFT Standard)

Paint work by the use of spray gun

1.8.2 Work that require a work permit level 2

WP level 2 is used for work that due to risk requires coordination and clearance

within an area or a system.

WP level 2 normally includes, but is not limited to:

Mechanical work

Work on electrical equipment

Work on automation- , data and telecommunication systems

Scaffolding

Painting

Insulation/lagging

Paint work using brush and roller

1.8.3 I dent i fying the need for a Safe Job Anal ysis (SJA)

Evaluation of the need for SJA should be done in all phases of the work from the

planning stage and all the way through the actual execution. It is a duty of everyoneinvolved in the planning, approval and execution of work activities and work permits

to evaluate the need for SJA.

A safe job analysis is required when risk factors are present or may arise and these

factors are not sufficiently identified and controlled through relevant procedures or

approved WP associated with the specific work.

Typical factors to take into account when evaluating the need for SJA:

Is the work described in procedures and routines or does it require exceptions

from such procedures or routines?

Are all risk factors identified and controlled through the WP?

Has this type of work been prone to incidents/accidents?

Is the work considered risky, complex or does it involve several disciplines ordepartments?

Are new types of equipment or methods used that are not covered by

procedures or routines?

Have the personnel involved experience with the actual work or operation?




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1.9 Work that does not require a permit

There are several activities that may be carried out without a WP.

In general this applies to normal routine production-, drilling-, logistics- or marineoperations, where the work is carried out within ordinary operational procedures andrequirements.

It also applies to work activities with low risk, and where coordination and clearance(according to 2.5) is not required and SJA is not required.

The individual operating company defines the specific limitations for work that can be carried out without a WP. Examples of such activities:

Activities in workshops, provided the workshop is approved for the specific type

of work

General work in the living quarters

Inspection activities that can be performed without physical intervention into theinspected equipment

Cleaning and tidying that does not involve the use of equipment or chemicals thatrequire a WP

1.10 Organisation and roles related to work permits

Each installation has its own organisational model with associated functions and

work descriptions. Through the use of standard roles in association with handling ofWPs, the subject document has been made independent of such organisationaldescriptions. The procedure does not address the organisation of the installations, but

it is a requirement that the roles defined are taken care of and executed. Thefollowing roles have been defined in association with the handling of WPs:

Role Definition

Applicant The person that is planning the work and applies for a WP on behalf of those who will carry

out the work.

Area/Operations

Supervisor

The management function with operational responsibility over the area or the actual part of

the plant or facility that the work will affect, and who therefore will be involved in theapproval of the WP. If the area and operational respons ibility is divided between two

different pos itions , both must take part in the performance of this role.

HSE-Functi on An HSE-function that carries out quality assurance of the WP during the planning and

approval phase.

Platform

Manager

The most senior manager on the ins tallation, who has the overall responsibility for work

being carried out in accordance with the WP-system, included the responsibility for

coordination of s imultaneous operations and activities.

Area Technician The technician who operates and is respons ible for the area or plant where the work is taking

place. If the area and operational respons ibility is divided between two different pos itions ,

both must take part in the performance of this role.

Executing Skilled

Worker

The skilled worker who carries out the physical and s pecific work that is covered in the WP.

CCR Technician A control room function that has a role in association with work on safety systems,

monitoring, control and clearance of work permits from the location which is defined as

central control room for handling of WPs.

Other position Other function that shall be involved in the handling of WPs according to requirements in

the individual operating company.




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1.11 Special terms associated with hot work

Classified area

An area defined as zone 0, zone 1 or zone 2 according to the area classification planfor the particular installation.

Unclassified area

An area defined as unclassified according to the area classification plan for the particular installation.

Approved workshopAn unclassified area defined as workshop and approved for this purpose according to

guidelines in the individual operating company.

Normal operationIncludes all states of production on the installation, after introduction ofhydrocarbons in the plant.

Shut down production with depressurised plantIs a state where production on the installation has been shut down. Barriers against

wells and in/outgoing hydrocarbon pipelines have been established. Process systemshave been depressurised.




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2 Work permit – basic principles and requirements

2.1 The purpose of using work permits

The main objective of the WP-system is to ensure that all aspects related to elementsof risk in work activities are taken into consideration in the planning, approval,

preparation, execution and completion of work. The WP is a foundation and a tool

to:

Prevent undesired incidents and control elements of risk

Document safety measures taken and the appropriate approval signatures

Communicate information about work activities to personnel that are or may beinfluenced by the work

Handle and control interfaces between activities on the installation

2.2 Functional requirements to the work permit system

The WP-system will ensure that the following functions and objectives are met:

Provide guidelines as to what type of work activities require a WP

Ensure that the proper authorisation of designated work is given in accordance

with the lines of authority and responsibility in force on the particular installationProvide clear identification of the work, the risk involved, restrictions related to

execution of the work as well as the time interval during which the job may becarried out

Specify the necessary safety precautions to be taken including safe isolation from

potential risks such as hazardous substances, electricity and other energy forms

Provide information to the person in direct charge of a unit, plant or installation

and to other personnel that may be influenced by the work

Maintain a documented system of continuous control and management of work

activities at any given time

Internal control

Provide a procedure for work that is stopped for a period before it is completed

Coordination of simultaneous activities

Formal handover and exchange of information when a permit is issued for alonger period than one shift or when there is a change of personnel, during the

execution of the work, that have signed the work permit.

Formal hand back after completion of the work to ensure that the part of the plant

affected by the work is in a safe condition, ready for reinstatement and that proper cleaning and tidying has been carried out.




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2.3 Fundamental principles

2.3.1

I nternal control

The WP-system is based on the principles of internal control. This implies that

several independent parties are involved in the approval, control, coordination andmanagement of activities.

The principles of the WP-system for management of work activities and riskelements are based on a system where one group has the area/operation responsibility

and another group has the responsibility for execution of the work activity. Duringthe operational and safety preparations, prior to starting the work and during the

execution, there are in principle two independent parties. Both groups or parties have

specific responsibilities and duties associated with the WP-process.

One party is defined as the ”owner” and is the area/o perational responsible forequipment and plant. The other party is defined as the “supplier” and responsible for

the execution of the required work to be carried out on equipment or plant. In thisway, the work permit can be considered a contract between two different parties.

In small organizations, where Area/Operations responsibility the (”owner”) andExecuting responsibility (“supplier”) is handled by the same group, one must stillseek to actively fulfill the roles when WPs are cleared for execution, so that the

intention of internal control is fulfilled.

2.3.2 Area/Operati ons responsibil i ty

The person responsible for area/operations must have plant and equipmentknowledge and competence regarding the operation of systems and areas. Key duties

and expectations to the Area/Operations responsible are:

Have a complete overview over systems and areas in operation and ongoingactivities

Maintain control and overview of the status and condition of systems and areas in

operationAdminister required isolation of energy sources, mechanical or electrical

Carry out operation and safety preparations related to the system or area in

operation prior to start of the work

Ensure that it is safe to execute the planned work at the work site prior to start ofthe work. Carry out thorough checks at the specific location in the plant together

with the executing skilled worker

Reactivate systems and remove isolations when the work is completed and verify

that it is safe to reinstate the equipment to normal operation

Maintain control of activities interfacing with systems and areas in operation.




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2.3.3 Executi ng responsibil i ty

The parties executing the work must have the required expertise to carry out the

work.Key duties and expectations are:

Have the necessary skills to carry out the specific work activity

Carry out safety preparations associated with the work

Ensure that all the necessary preparations of the work are carried out and that

suitable tools are available at the work site

In cooperation with the person responsible for area/operations, ensure that it is

safe to carry out the planned work

Carry out the work in accordance with the requirements given in the WP and

relevant procedures for the workMaintain the work site in a clean and tidy state during execution of the work and

leave the work site in a similar state when the work is completed

2.3.4 Coordination of work permi ts and simul taneous acti viti es

The platform management will ensure that there are routines in place so thatsimultaneous activities and interfaces are coordinated and incidents in one activity do

not escalate due to other simultaneous operations.

Work permits must be coordinated with other activities on the installation in a daily

coordination meeting.

The area/operations supervisor or area technician may handle the responsibility forcoordination and handling of interfaces for WP level 2, according to routines in theindividual operating company.

2.4 Requirements regarding planning and preparation

2.4.1 The process of applyi ng for a work permi t

Preparation of a work permit

The discipline or department that is responsible for the execution of the work will prepare the WP.

Administrative handlingAll installations must have an administrative work permit process to ensure that all

requirements are properly handled and taken care of in each step of the process.

The importance of dialogue and cooperation in the planning stageThe platform management will ensure the required interaction and dialogue between

the applicant and the person responsible for area/operations in the planning stage of




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the work. This may include such activities as joint reviews of the work and

inspections at the planned work location when this is considered necessary due to thenature of the work.

2.4.2 Val i dit y, permi t preparati on and changes to permi ts

Agreement between work description and work permit

The work described in the WP must accord with the work order or any other work package/work description associated with the work.

Completeness/accuracyThe WP is not valid unless it is correctly and completely prepared and all

authorisations are given.

Changes to the work permit must not be made

A completed and approved WP must not be changed. If changes are required, thework permit must be reprocessed. Exceptions apply in the case where operational or

safety preparations are added.

2.4.3 Appl icati on peri od, durati on and extension

Application period Apply for a WP for the planned work to be done during the coming night – and

dayshift.

Duration

A WP has a normal validity of 12 hours and expires at the end of the day- or nightshift.

A special remark concerning duration of WP level 2The operating company may decide that a WP level 2 can be approved for a period

up to 14 days and a maximum of seven (7) shifts. In this case in will not be necessaryto prepare and approve a new WP on a daily basis. It is emphasized, however, thatapart from the approval routine the same requirements apply regarding overview,

control, clearance and completion of work on a daily basis. If the company choosesthis practice, the WP level 2 form in appendix B4 is used.

ExtensionA WP may be extended for a maximum of 4 hours if the work is continued with the

same crew.

Safety system isolated over longer periodsOverview and control of safety systems isolated/deactivated over a longer period ishandled according to the routines of the individual operating companies.




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2.4.4 Restr ictions to the scope of a work permi t

If there is more than one activity/operation included in a WP it must be ensured that

there is no confusion about what part of the work has been cleared for execution.

2.4.5 Restr ictions regarding the executi on of a work permi t

Work that may lead to risk of release of hydrocarbons

Work that may lead to release of hydrocarbons is not allowed until all permits for hotwork class A and entry permits in areas which can be exposed are suspended.Suspension of permits for hot work B shall be considered based on the actual

situation.

Restrictions due to simultaneous activities/s imultaneous drilling and productionThere will be special procedures regulating simultaneous activities on the specificinstallation.

2.4.6 Prepari ng the work permi t; plann ing of operati ons and safety preparations

The applicant

The applicant will describe the work and propose the operation- and safety preparations required for the specific work.

Area/Operations supervisorThe area/operations supervisor will review the proposed operation and safety

preparations and if required specify additional requirements.

Cooperation and dialogue in the planning stageA close dialogue between the applicant and the area/operations supervisor will often

be necessary in the planning stage of the work. Both parties have a responsibility to

consider the need for a joint review and for a worksite inspection as a step in the planning of the work.

Use of safe job analysis

Evaluation of the need for SJA should be done in all phases of the work from the planning stage all the way through to the actual execution of work. It is a duty ofeveryone involved in the planning, approval and execution of work permits to

evaluate the need for SJA.




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2.5 Requirements for approval

WP Level 1 WP Level 2

A WP level 1 must be approved by thearea/operations s upervisor,

checked/quality ass ured by a HSE-

function on the installation if such a

function is defined, and approved by the

platform manager.

WP level 1 will be treated in the daily

meeting on the installation for

coordination of work permits and

simultaneous activities.

WP level 2 should as a minimum be approved by the area/operation supervisor.

The area/operations supervisor must ensure

that the interfaces to other areas, activities and

operations are cons idered as a part of the

approval.

2.6

Requirements for preparation and control prior to commencement of the work

2.6.1 Preparati ons pri or to the work

Area TechnicianThe area technician must ensure that the operation and safety preparations required

in the work permit and according to relevant procedure(s) are carried out prior togiving his final clearance of the WP.

Executing skilled workerThe executing skilled worker will carry out the required operations and safety

preparations according to the WP and procedure(s) relevant for the actual work.

2.6.2 Control and clearance of the work at the work site and in Centr al Contr ol

Room(CCR)

The work process for the WP must include controls prior to start of work to ensurethat:

The worksite is secured

That the required deactivation and isolation of energy sources have been madeThat the work does not represent a safety conflict in relation to other work that is

planned or is ongoing

That those affected by the work have been informed about possible interactions

with their own work activities

That appropriate communication and coordination meetings are held and

important decisions documented

The Executing skilled workerThe executing skilled worker must carry out such a control as described above andthrough his signature on the WP accept and declare that the required operation and

safety preparations are understood and are/will be carried out.

The Area TechnicianThe area technician must ensure that the WP-form is properly completed, has thenecessary approval signatures and evaluate if the work can be allowed to start, taking




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into account other ongoing activities in the area. Through his signature on the WP he

will accept and declare that the work site has been cleared according to therequirements.

The CCR TechnicianThe CCR Technician will evaluate whether the work can be allowed to start taking

into consideration other ongoing activities on the installation. Through his signatureon the WP or other documented arrangement he will accept and declare that the workhas been cleared by CCR.

The responsibility for overview, control and clearance of WP level 2 can be

delegated to the Area/operations supervisor or area operator according to guidelinesissued by the individual operating company.

2.6.3 I solati on of safety systems and isolati on/l ockin g of electri cal equi pment

Isolation of safety systems and isolation/locking of electrical equipment must be

registered in the WP form or other isolation document applied by the operatingcompany.

2.7 Requirements during execution of the work

2.7.1 Start of the work

The work can start when the necessary approvals are given and the worksite has beenchecked and cleared. An approved WP must be kept at the work site and be reviewed

by involved personnel prior to start of the work.

2.7.2 Overview and contr ol dur ing the course of the work

CCR

A record of ongoing work that requires a WP level 1 must be kept in the CCR or thelocation where this function, in relation to work permits, is handled. The

responsibility for overview of WP level 2 can be delegated to the area/operationssupervisor or area technician.

Planned and ongoing activities including work permits that have been extended must be addressed and reviewed during handover at shift change.

Area TechnicianOperating personnel with the responsibility for plant and area(s) will ensure

necessary control during the work, when the work is stopped or suspended and oncontinuation of the work.

Planned and ongoing activities including work permits that have been extended must

be addressed and reviewed during handover at shift change.




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2.7.3 I nvali dations or suspension of a work permi t

A WP can be cancelled or suspended at any time depending on the situation on the

installation or the work site. The work must be stopped if:

There is an emergency alarm on the installation

The preconditions and requirements for the WP are not fulfilled

A dangerous situation arises or operational conditions indicate the necessity

Continuation of the work may take place when such information have been givenover the PA-system from the CCR or it has been cleared by the Area Tecnician.

The WP is invalid if:

The work has not been started within an hour after being cleared and gas test wascarried out, when gas tests are required prior to start of the work

If the scope of the work has changed so that it is no longer in accordance with the

description in the WP

2.8 Requirements at the completion of work

2.8.1 F inal contr ol of the work and reacti vati on of safety system

Executing skilled worker

The executing skilled worker will carry out control at the work site when the work iscompleted, and through his signature on the WP will declare that the work iscompleted and that the worksite has been cleaned up and cleared.

Area technicianThe area operator will carry out final control at the worksite when the work iscompleted to ensure that:

The work has been completed in a satisfactory way

That all isolations have been removed including reactivation of safety systems

that were locally deactivated by the area operator at the start or during the work,and that this is noted on the WP

That the equipment has been rendered operable and reactivated in a safe modeand the worksite cleaned up

The area operator will carry out final control together with the executing skilled

worker and through his signature on the WP accept and declare that the worksite has been accepted and indicate whether tags/locks have been removed and the equipmentis ready for operation.

CCR technician

When the area technician and the executing skilled worker have completed the finalsection of the WP, the CCR technician will reactivate any deactivated safety systems

and register this in the WP- form.




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The CCR technician will, through his signature or through other documented system,accept and declare that the work has been cleared by CCR.

The responsibility for overview, control and clearance of WP level 2 can bedelegated to the area/operations supervisor or area technician according to guidelines

given by the individual operating company.

2.8.2 Level 2 permi t over several days

The operating company may decide that a WP level 2 can be approved with aduration up to 14 days and a maximum of seven (7) shifts. In this case the WP level 2

form in appendix B4 is used. The signature table in the WP level 2 form must be

used for daily clearance and hand-back of the work. The signature table allows forclearance/hand back of the same WP over several days so that it is not necessary to

issue a new original WP. It is emphasized that apart from that aspect the sametreatment applies as for a WP level 2 with duration of one shift.

2.9 Experience transfer, learning and improvement

Platform management is responsible for establishing routines that enable experience

transfer, learning and improvement. This includes periodic verification of how theWP system is enforced on the installation.

Work permits are filed according to the requirements in the individual operatingcompany.

2.10 Qualifications and training

Platform management will ensure that personnel involved with handling of work permits have the necessary training concerning handling of work permits, application

of the WP procedure and operational safety procedures related to work activities andoperations. This includes SfS interactive e-learning course for WP, training of safetyguards (entry, fire guard, work over open sea), and training concerning the use of

instruments for gas measurements and other safety and emergency equipment.




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3 Work process for planning and execution of work permits

Work permits are planned and carried out according to the main steps in the flowdiagram below.

Approval of the WP

Operation and safety preparation

Execution of the work

Completion and reinstatement

Planning of the work permit

Experience transfer and learning

Work permit (WP)

A detailed process flow with cross-references to the relevant part of the WP-form is

shown on the following pages.




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Planning of

the work permit

Approval of the work

permit

Operation and safety

preparations

Planes the work/evaluates the need for WP

Evaluates the need for/carries out SJA

Completes the WP-form

Applicant

Clarify operational preparations

Clarify safety preparations

Evaluates the need for/carries out SJA

Checks and completes WP-form

Approves by his signature

Area/Operations

Supervisor, Note 1

WP level 1?

Checks/quality assures

Adds other requirements if necessary

Signs

Evaluates

Coordinates simultaneous operations

Approves by his signature

HSE-Function

Platform Manager

Prepares equipment and area for work

Executes operation and safety preparations

Checks that equipment/area is prepared

Checks that operation and safety

preparations have been carried out

Confirms by signature that work is cleared

Area Technician

Executes his work/safety preparations

Checks that operation and safety

preparations have been carried out

Confirms by signature that work has been

cleared

Executing

Skilled worker

Isolates safety system when required

Records/signs

Confirms by signature that work is cleared

Marks/posts the WP as active

Cont.

Next

page

CCR Technician/Area Technician

Yes-level 1

No-level 2, Note 2

Identified task/work

that require a WP

Work permit/

work description

Executing

RoleWP form

part

Note 3

Pre job talk/Review of SJA

Area Technician

ExecutingSkilled worker

1,2

2,3

3

3

2A,4A

2B,4B

4A




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Execution of the work

Completion and

reinstatement

Experience transfer, learning

and improvement

Executes the work

Follows up the safety requirements

Follows up the operations - and

safety preparations

Inspects the work site

Completes the work Cleanes up and cleares the work

site

Signs off the WP jointly with the

Area Technician

Checks out the WP in CCR where

required

Checks the completion of the work

Checks that the worksite is cleaned

and cleared

Prepares for reinstatement and

resetting if the work is completed

Signs off the WP jointly with the

Executing Craftsman

Reactivate safety system

Signs off WP

Marks/post the WP as completed

Cont.

Executingskilled worker


Area TechnicianArea Technician



Area TechnicianArea Technician

CCRTechnician/AreaTechnician

CCRTechnician/AreaTechnician

Files WP

Spot check/verificationPlatformManagement

PlatformManagement

WP completed

NOTEs(1) In cases where the equipment/plant to be worked on belongs to different area and operation responsible, both parties

shall sign the WP in association with approval and clearance of the work.

(2) Level 2 WP can be approved by Area/Operations supervisor

(3) Normally all WP shall be posted and cleared/signed by CCR. The responsibility for overview, control and clearance

of WP level 2 can, however, be delegated to the Area/Operations supervisor or Area operator according to guidelines

given by the individual operating company.

Note 3

ExecutingRole

WP formpart

2B

2A,4B

5B

5A

4A,5A

Need for

extension?

No

Yes

WP level 2 over

several days?

No

Yes

Apply for

extension

Followroutine for

level 2 WP

over

several

days




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4 Standard safety requirements for work permits level 1

4.1

Introduction

The objective of this section is to assist in establishing a standard practice for

operation and safety preparations for level 1work permits. The matrices developed,represent an aggregation and a systematic display of the operation and safety

preparations that are commonly used. The intention is to represent good operational practice. The individual companies may, if necessary, apply additional or morestringent requirements.

4.2 Matrices covering standard safety requirements for work permits

The matrices have been compiled so that summaries of the safety requirements may

be given in an aggregated form covering:

Requirements/preconditions and limitations related to a given type of workactivity or operation

Necessary operations- and safety preparations

The intention is to use the matrices as checklists for different types of work permitsand thereby support the implementation of a standard work permit procedure on thecontinental shelf.

If several types of activities are involved in the same WP, all the relevant matrices

should be taken into consideration.

Also included are checklists covering:

Duties for the fireguard

Duties for safety guard during entry to confined space

Duties for safety guard during work over open sea




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4.2.1 Hot Work A

Work with equipment and tools that constitute an effective ignition source that when used in a normal manner may ignite an explosi ve

atmosphere and/or solid materials or liquids. High energy is given off in the form of sparks, open flame, electric-arc and/or the

tool/equipment have a surface temperature that exceeds the ignition temperature for the medium exposed.

Typical ignition sources are lis ted below:

- Welding - Hot tapping of piping/vess els under pressure - Ordinary grinding/cutting discs

- Heat shrinking with open flame - Preheating - Annealing

- Burning - Stud welding

Preconditions and limitations

Limitations for hot work class A depend on the production status as well as the classification

of the area where the work is taking place.

Comments

a) All hot work class A requires a separate evaluation according to guidelines in the

individual operating companies.

b) Additional limitations will apply due to drilling- and production operations according to

procedures for simultaneous drilling and production given by the individual operating

companies.

c) Not permitted during plant rundown/start up when there is a risk of hydrocarbon release

from the process systems.

d) Procedure for using a habitat is given by the individual operating companies.

Requires WP

Level 1

WP

Not

required

Classified

area

Unclas.

area

Approved

workshop

Normal operation: Is hot work A allowed - without habitat? No Yes (a) Yes

Is hot work A allowed - with habitat? Yes (a)(b)(c)(d) NA NA

Production shutdown: depressurised

plant

Is hot work A allowed - without habitat? Yes (a)(b)(c) Yes (a) Yes

Is hot work A allowed - with habitat? Yes (a)(b)(c)(d) NA NA

Operation and safety preparation by Area Technician

1.

SJA must always be carried out prior to the work. x2. The equipment must be out of operation, depressurised, drained/emptied,

cleaned/hydrocarbon freed/made inert

x x

3. The equipment must be isolated/blinded from other parts of the plant. x x

4. Prevent release of oil/gas in the area. Make thorough evaluation of potential leakage

sources in the surrounding area.

x x

5. Inspection of the area: Area Operator will inspect the area prior to and during the work. x x

6. Gas measurements prior to the work. x x

7. All safety s ystems in the area/adjacent areas shall be in operation/compensating measures

shall be activated.

x x x

Operation and safety preparation by Executing ski lled worker

1. SJA shall always be carried out prior to the work. x

2.

Gas measurement at the worksite: Continuous gas measurement so that the work can bestopped if gas is detected.

x x

3. Verify mechanical isolation x x

4. Fire extinguisher/Fire prevention: Including shielding against sparks with fire blankets,

inspection at the other side of the worksite/behind walls in cavities, removal or cover of

flammable subs tances, removal of oil spill, gas bottle valves to be closed at

interruptions /stopping of the work, electrical earthing of equipment. Portable fire

extinguisher/fire extinguishing equip.at the worksite.

x x x

5. Welding machine safely located and earthed. x x x

6. Continuous guard /radio communication according to 5.2.11 Duties for the fireguard. x x

7. Drains in the area blocked/covered. x x

8. Barrier/Warning sign. x x

9. Cooperate with CCR/Area Technician. x x

10.

Procedures/checklist for the operation known for involved personnel. x x x

11. Special personal protective equipment for the operation must be noted on the WP

according to the actual work.

x x x




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4.2.2

Hot work BRequires WP level 1 i n classifiedareas

Work that constitute a potential ignition source and which is not define as hot work class A.


Heat shrinking with an electrical heat gun

Sandblasting, needle picking

Electrical isolation tes ting (megger test ing)

Soldering equipment

Camera with battery/flash/motor

All electric or battery operated equipment/apparatus/instruments that are not Ex-protected according to the

class ification of the area in which it will be usedRotating steel brush


Limitations will apply due to drilling- and production operations according to procedures for simultaneous drilling and

production issued by the individual operating companies.

Comments

In unclassified areas this type of work can be performed with a WP level 2.


1. Prevent release of oil/gas in the area. Make thorough evaluat ion of potential leakage s ources in the surrounding area.

2. Inspection of the area: Area Operator will inspect the area prior to and during the work.

3. Gas measurement prior to the work (in class ified areas).

4.

All safety s ystems in the area/adjacent areas must be in operation/compensating measures must be implemented.Operation and safety preparation by Executing ski lled worker

1. Gas measurement at the work site: Continuous gas measurement (in classified areas) so that the work can be s topped if gas

is detected.

2. Fire extinguisher/Fire prevention: Use a suitable fire extinguisher. Also evaluate removal or cover of flammable materials

according to the equipment to be used.

3. Procedures/checklist for the operation known for involved personnel.

4. Special personal protective equipment for the operation must be noted on the WP according to the particular work.




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4.2.3 Entry (confi ned space) Requires WP

Level 1Complete or partial entry into confined spaces or areas that are normally not naturally or mechanically vent ilated such as: vessels, p ipes, chain

lockers and exhaust ducts.


1. All lines that are connected to the vessel must be blinded. In special cases other means of isolation can be accepted provided that this

barrier can be maintained under control during all phases of the work. If such an alternative isolation method is used it shall be

specifically described in work procedures in the individual op erating company.

2. Vessel/confined space must not be entered until the area technician has ensured that it is safe and has given clearance for the work to bestarted.

3. A WP for entry is only valid for the entry and visual inspection. A separate WP covering any other work has to be issued.

4. Documentation shall be available that as a minimum covers:

Isolation/valve and blind list

Marked up drawings

Such documentat ion must be linked to the WP and be kept/filed according to guidelines in the individual operating company.

If breathing air equipment is used, the breathing air shall be free of odor and flavor and shall at least satisfy the requirements for the

content of oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oil and water are given in EN 12021 and Labour's order No. 441 ref SfSRecommendation 09N/2003


1. SJA shall always be carried out prior to the work.

2.

The equipment to be depressurised, drained/emptied, cleaned/hydrocarbon freed

3. Equipment to be isolated and blinded from other parts of the plant, including electrical and mechanical isolation.

4. Equipment to be vented. Extra ventilation to be installed when required.

5.

Measures against radioactive radiation: If radioactive scale is expected inside vessels or piping the work must not proceed until radiation

level has been measured. Fixed radioactive sources must be closed/shielded.

6.

Inspection of the area: Area Technician will inspect the area prior to and during the work. Time interval for new gas measurement must be specified in the WP.

7.

Other: If iron sulphide is expected tank/vessel should be cleaned with water. Deposits of iron sulphide should be kept wet and be

removed.

8.

Gas measurements:

Prior to entry gas measurements including test of oxygen and relevant industrial hygiene measurements must be performed

Results of the measurements shall be noted on the WP.

If the work has not started within one hour after the entry permit was given, new gas t ests and clearance shall be performed.

The concentration of flammable material and toxic substance must be reduced to a level that is not harmful t o personnel when entrytakes p lace without respiratory p rotective equipment.

The oxygen level must be 20.9%.

Operation and safety preparation by Executing skilled worker

1.

SJA shall always be carried out prior to the work.

2. Gas measurements at the work site: Continuous gas measurements so that the work can be stopped if gas/lack of oxygen is detected.

3.

Verify mechanical isolation.

4.

Electrical isolation/Locks as required.5. Continuous guard /Radio communication according to 5.2.12 Duties for the safety guard

6. Barriers/Warning sign.

7.

Chemical datasheet known and available.


9. Special personal protective equipment for the operation must be noted on the WP according to the particular work. See also 5.2.12. Duties

for the safety guard.

10. Other requirements /preparations prior to entry:

All lamps/lighting used inside the vessel must be of a ty pe that is explosion proof, when entry takes place in a potential hy drocarbon

atmosphere.

All equipment used for ventilation of vessels must be explosion proof, preferably air-operated.

Use of electricity is not allowed inside vessels where an explosable atmosphere can be present. If electrical lighting/equipment is

used (when the vessel has been cleaned and there is no explosive atmosphere present) a suitable earth fault protection relay must be

used.

Escape routes must be identified and familiar to the involved personnel.

Gas cylinders must not be brought inside tank/vessels. Gas hoses must be removed from tank/vessel and the gas cylinders closed

when the work is stopped.

Special attention will be paid when entering vessel/room that has been inerted.




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4.2.4 I solati on of safety system Requires WP

Level 1

Work that involves isolation, testing or bypas sing of s afety systems. Safety systems include but are not limited to:

Emergency shutdown systems

Fire fighting systems

Blowdown system

Detection systems

Alarm systems

Emergency power and non interruptible power supply

Evacuation systems and equipment

For detailed listing of safety sys tems reference should be made to regulations for the specific installation.


1. Isolation of safety systems must always be evaluated with regards to what consequences and risks the isolated function

provides. It shall always be avaluated/coordinated with other activities on the ins tallation, including drilling and well

operations, hot work and other work on safety sys tems. Mitigating/compensating measures shall be initiated.

2. The person respons ible for areas/systems affected by isolation of safety systems must be informed about the work in

advance. If the isolation affects more than one installation, the relevant installations must be contacted for coordination.

3. Work must be planned with the least possible extent and duration of safety sys tem isolations . Isolations and bypasses

must be reactivated as soon as poss ible when the work has been completed.

4. At all times there must be an updated record of isolated safety sys tems on the installation.

Comments

1.

Routine testing as a part of preventative maintenance of fire&gas detectionsystems,emergency shutdown sys tems, PAsystems and testing of emergency generators is not considered as isolation of safety sys tem when it is performed in

accordance with an established programme where dedicated personnel are present at the specific location in the plant and

in CCR. Such work may be performed with a WP level 2.

2. Brief isolations of detectors in the fire&gas system during routine draining/bleed off performed by the area t echnician

may be carried out without a WP.

3. Brief isolation of single devices in the process shutdown system that is performed by the CCR technician during s pecial

operational situations such as startup/run down of p lant, draining of level switches, etc. may be performed without a WP.


1. Safety tag/Lock

2. Isolation of safety system: Mitigating measures must be carried out so that adequate barriers are in place at any time.

Example of such mitigating measures are: use of a safety guard in the area, locate additional firefighting equipment in the

area, locating additional detection equipment, use of additional communication equipment, use of alternative

evacuation/rescue equipment etc. Isolation and reactivation must be logged according to guidelines in the individualoperating companies.


1. Continuous guard/Radio communication must be evaluated as one mitigating measure.

2. Barriers/Warning signs to be evaluated based on the actual situation.

3. Cooperate with CCR/area technician.





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4.2.5 Work on hydrocarbon system Requires WP

Level 1

Work on process piping, vessels and associated components that may lead to the release of oil/gas /condensate.

Other work on hydrocarbon sys tems may be carried out with at WP level 2.

Preconditions and limitationsDocumentation shall be available that as a minimum covers:

Isolation/valve and blind list

Marked up drawings

Such documentation must be linked to the WP and be kept/filed according to guidelines in the individual operating company .


1.

Depressurisation of the equipment2. Draining/emptying if piping system/equipment is to be opened up.

3. Cleaning/hydrocarbon freeing to be evaluated in relation to the work to be done

4. The equipment must be isolated from other parts of the plant according to guidelines in the individual operating company, if

piping system/vessels is to be opened.

5. Safety tag/Locks.

6. Other: Check for possible leaks must be performed and the involved equipment must be checked for H2S and benzene

where likely to occur.


1. Verify mechanical isolation.

2. Electrical isolation/lock to be evaluated.

3. Cooperation with CCR/Area technician to be evaluated according to the nature of the work to be performed.

4.

Chemical datasheet read and available.5. Procedures/checklist for the operation known for involved personnel.

6. Special personal protective equipment for the operation must be noted on the WP according to the specific work.




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4.2.6 Pressur e testi ng Requires WP

Level 1

Testing of newly installed or modified vessels/piping/x-mastree according to an approved procedure for pressure test ing

above working pressure and/or design pressure.


1. Executing personnel must have knowledge about the equipment to be tested (design conditions, press ure rating, etc.)

and the equipment to be used for testing.

2. A tes t procedure must be available providing a work des cription covering isolations /valve and blind list and marked up

drawings.

3. Liquid (water) should normally be used as test fluid. It must be clearly noted in the WP, if any other test fluid or gas is

applied.


1. Isolation/blinds.

2. Safety tag/Lock.


1. Verify mechanical isolation.

2. Continuous guard/Radio communication.

3. Barriers/Warning sign.

4. Coordinate with CCR/Area technician.

5. PA- announcement prior to and at completion of the work.


7. Other requirements/preparations : Equipment us ed for pressure testing must be calibrated, approved and certified.

Alternative escape routes must be prepared if the normal escape routes are blocked.




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4.2.7 Work above sea Requires WP

Level 1

Work over sea means work taking place outside permanent railing where there

is a risk of a person/persons falling into the sea.

Use of Rope Assess (RA) is not defined as work over sea when it is performed

in complains with “NS 9600 (SOFT Standard); Arbeid I tau” and a rescue plan attached to the Work Permit form.

Work in hydraulic basket in "moon pool" and on approved scaffolding is not defined as work over sea when extra barriers are

used, Example on extra barriers are:

fall arrest equipment

man-riding belt

net

Scaffolding build as a class 3 and to be certified and used as a class 2 scaffolding with extra heighten hand rail

(railing). The scaffolding s hall be certified every week and inspected after external influence e.g. strong wind Note: Based on ” Norwegian Oil and Gas Anbefalte retningslinjer096 for Mann over bord beredskap”, rev 0 01.01.05


1. Wind: 30 knots wind measured at 10m above sea level.

2. Waves: 5m max wave height (corresponding to 3 m significant wave height).

3. Emergency response: MOB-boat must be operational and possible to launch/retrieve for rescuing of personnel who have

fallen into the sea. This function can be provided by the MOB-boat on the installation or by a standby- or service vessel.

4. Lighting/visibility: The work must only take place when there is sufficient lighting and visibility to allow for rescuing of

personnel.

5. Roll/Movement. The work must not take place if roll or heave of a floating ves sel represents a danger for the involved

personnel.

6. Diving operations: If diving is taking place close to the work site, the person respons ible on board the diving vess el will

decide whether work above sea can be allowed.

Comments:

a. More stringent limitations may apply on the individual installation due to equipment and crane limitations

b. For floating production vessels with drilling activities, work above sea may be governed by special working procedures

for the specific installation.


1. Other: Avoid effluents/overflow of liquids from operational systems when personnel are working below cellar deck.


1. Continuous guard/Radio communication according to 5.2.13 “Duties for the safety guard during work over open sea”


3. Special personal protective equipment for the operation: Life buoy with line and light must be readily available.

Protective equipment shall be according to the specific work and may be i.e. life ves t/jacket, safety harness with

integrated life jacket, safety line and rescue belt . 4. Other requirements/preparations : Precautions to avoid objects falling to levels below or down onto ves sels must be

considered.




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LRA = Low Radioactive Activity

4.2.8 Work wi th radioacti ve materi als Requires WP

Level 1

Work with radioactive materials/isotopes including work on systems with radioactive scale deposits.


When working with/us ing radioactive materials, regulations laid down

by “Statens Strålevern” must always be complied with. The matrix

below only states the requirements that directly are related to work

permits .

Use of

radioactive

isotope

Low radiation activity (LRA)

Instrumentation

with radioactive

sources

Low radiation

deposits

1. Only authorised personnel may perform work with radioactive

materials and a radiation protection supervisor must be present at

the installation.

x

2. Low radiation act ivity contaminated equipment and material is

classified as radioactive if the radiation activity exceeds 10Bq/g

of 226Ra or the doserate on the outs ide of the pipe is higher than

twice the background radiation in the area.

x

3. Personnel who are to as sist during radiography or with LRA-

material must have received information and training concerning

the dangers associated with radioactive radiation and protection

against s uch dangers.

x x x

4. Measurement of dose rate (Geiger counter) for exposed personnel

must be performed prior to the work.

x x x

5. Emergency response plan for radiation must be known and

equipment available.

x


1. During LRA work the area technician’s operations and safety

preparations will usually be ass ociated with requirements forentry to confined space or work on hydrocarbon sys tem.

x x

2. Measures agains t radioactive radiation x x x

3. Other: Radioactive radiation may affect instrumentation based on

radioactive measurements. Influence on process equipment with

such instrumentation must be evaluated when using radioactive

sources.

x

Operation and safety preparation by Executing skil led worker

1. Barrier/warning sign/PA-announcement: Areas where the

radiation level may exceed 7.5 micro Sv/hour is defined as a

dangerous area that must be monitored, closed by barriers and be

marked with safety s igns that declare radiation danger. In such an

area other work activities are prohibited. PA-announcement prior

to and at the completion of the work

x x x

2. Cooperate with CCR/area technician. x x x

3. Procedures/checklist for the operation known for involved

personnel.

x x x

4. Special personal protective equipment for the operation:

Protective equipment must be applied to avoid skin contact with

LRA material or inhalation of dus t. Personnel working with

isotopes must carry an individual dosimeter. This also applies

when working with LRA if the exposure exceeds 7,5 micro Sv/t.

x x

5. Other requirements /preparations : LRA material must be kept

moist to avoid inhalation of dus t. Open ends on LRA

contaminated equipment must be covered or wrapped in plastic

material. Personnel who handle LRA material must pay specialattention to personnel hygiene and wash their hands prior to

taking in food/beverages.

x




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4.2.9 Work wi th dangerous substances Requires WP

Level 1

Work activities with chemical products class ified as toxic, injurious to health, corrosive, allergyinciting or carcinogenic.

Work on piping sys tem, vessels and associated components that may lead to release of such subs tances.

When no such risk is present, the work may be executed with a WP level 2.


1. Chemicals must be marked according to regulations and approved for use on the installation according to guidelines

in the individual operating company.

2. HSE-datasheet must be available.


1. Depressurisation if piping sys tem/equipment is to be opened.

2. Draining/emptying if piping sys tem/equipment is to be opened.

3. Cleaning/removal of chemical vapors must be evaluated according to the specific work.

4. Isolation/blinding of equipment from other parts of the plant according to guidelines in the individual operating

company, if piping system/equipment is to be opened.

5. Safety tag/Lock.

6. Other: Check for leaks. HSE-datasheet to be reviewed prior to start of the work.


1. Verify mechanical isolation if piping/equipment is to be opened.

2. Barrier/warning sign: The area will be cordoned off if there is risk of expos ure to other personnel.

3. Chemical datasheet read and available: HSE-datasheet must be available and must be reviewed by involved

personnel prior to s tartup of the work.


5. Special personal protective equipment for the operation must be noted on the WP according to th e actual work.

Protective equipment must be used in accordance with the HSE-datasheet . Safety equipment such as emergency

shower and eyewash station must be available.

6. Other requirements/preparations : Products must be s tored and used properly in accordanc e with the safety guidelines

given in the HSE-datasheet.




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4.2.10 Work wi th explosi ves Requires WP

Level 1

Preparation, armouring and control of explosives.


1. Only authorised personnel may carry out this type of work.



1. Barrier/Warning sign/PA-announcement: The area must be cordoned off and marked with warning signs. PA-announcement

prior to s tart of the work.

2. PA- announcement prior to and at completion of the work.

3.

Procedures/checklist for the operation known for involved personnel.

4. Other requirements/preparations : Perforation- and safety procedures must be detailed in the specific operations pro gram for

well operations that includes use of explosives. Radios must be secured if radio s ilence is required.




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4.2.11 Duti es for the fir e guard

The fireguard must….

OK

General Have received necessary training according to the guidelines in the company.

Be identified/marked so that it is clearly visible who have the guard function.

Have participated if SJA was performed/ have reviewed the SJA.

Communication/

Warning

Have located the nearest manual fire call point/telephone.

Have agreed stop signal with executing skilled worker.

Have established radio communication with CCR if required in the Work Permit.

Emergency

Response/preparations

Have an operable dry chemical hand extinguisher at the worksite and other

firefight ing equipment as required in the Work Permit.

Have located the nearest fire hydrant /hose reel and checked that it is operable.

Have located the release button for the relevant s prinkler system.

Ensure that involved personnel are familiar with the escape routes .

Preparations Have checked and brought a portable gas detector to the work s ite.

Know where the electrical power to welding machines/electrical equipment can be

switched off.

Ensure that the area is clean and cleared for flammable materials included at the

underside, at the back of the work site and inside cavities.

Ensure that exposed equipment have been protected by fire blankets.

Ensure that drains have been blocked/covered.

Ensure that gas bottles have been s ecured.

Ensure that hos es/cables are in proper condition and suspended in a safe pos ition.

Ensure that fire blankets or similar prevent spreading of sparks.

During the work Not take active part in the work and always be present when hot work is o ngoing.

Monitor the working s ituation and the surroundings so that the work can be stopped

should a situation arise that calls for such an action.Stop the work if the portable gas detector sounds an alarm.

Interruptions/breaks/

completion of the work

Switch off electrical equipment/close gas bottles.

Inform the area technician if safety sys tems have been isolated so that they can be

reinstated.

Be present at the work site during heat treatment until the temperature is below 200

deg C.

Ensure that no ignition sources, that may initiate a fire at a letter s tage, are left at the

work site.

Actions during fire in

the actual area

Alert fellow workers and sound the fire alarm. Inform CCR.

Save lives without exposing himself to high risk.

Switch off equipment/electrical power.

Start firefighting/cooling.Remove gas bottles from the area.

Other alarm situation Alert fellow workers and s top the work.

Switch off equipment/electrical power and secure the work site.

Muster according to the station bill.




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4.2.12 Dut ies for the safety guard during ent ry to conf ined space

The security guard must ……

OK



Have participated when SJA was performed/ have reviewed the SJA.

Communication/

warning


Have established radio communication with CCR and visual contact or radio contact

with the personnel performing the entry job.

Have agreed stop signal with executing personnel.

Emergency

response/

preparations

Have equipment for rescue of personnel available at the worksite, such as safety line,

rescue harness, explosion proof flashlight, breathing apparatus with buddy mask and

other rescue equipment as specified in the work permit.

Be capable of using/operating the rescue material/equipment.

Check and be able to use breathing equ ipment used for rescue


During the work Not take active part in the work and always be present when entry work is ongoing.

Be located near the entrance to the tank/vessel/room, be alert and monitor the activity

and number of personnel who enter.


should a situation arise that calls for such an action.

Stop the work if the portable gas detector sounds an alarm.

Interruptions/breaks/

completion of thework

Secure equipment/the work site.

Inform the area technician if safety systems have been isolated so that they can bereactivated.

Actions if unwanted

incidents take place

Alert fellow workers and sound the alarm. Inform CCR.

Save lives without exposing himself to high risk.


Other alarm

situations

Alert fellow workers and s top the work.


Muster according to the stat ion bill.




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4.2.13 Dut ies for the safety guard dur ing work over open sea

The safety guard must…..

OK



Have participated if SJA was performed/ have reviewed the SJA.

Communication/

Warning


Have established radio communication with CCR/Radio room/MOB-function and the

work site.

Communication routine must be agreed between involved parties including

information exchange at start, completion and interruptions/breaks in the work.

Communication shall be checked prior to s tart of the work.

Emergency

response/

preparations

Ensure that the MOB-function is informed and operational prior to start of the work.


Become familiar with the weather limitations for work above sea and th e prevailingweather conditions.

During the work Not take active part in the work and always be present when work above sea is

ongoing.

Be located at the permanent deck of the installation and have an unhindered view of

the executing personnel.

Monitor the number of personnel involved in the work, be alert and sound the alarm

should personnel fall overboard.

Monitor changes in weather conditions /visibility and light and s top the work if the

preconditions and limitations for the work are exceeded.


should a situation arise that calls for such action.

Interruptions/breaks/Completion of the

work

Secure equipment/the work site.Inform the area technician if safety systems have been isolated so that they can be

reactivated.

Adhere to agreed communication routine.

Monitor the personnel until everyone has reported back on a safe location on the

permanent deck of the ins tallation.

Actions if “man

overboard”

Alert fellow workers, CCR /MOB – function and sound the alarm.

Throw out a life buoy.

Maintain visual contact with the person.


Other alarm

situations

Alert fellow workers and s top the work.


Muster according to the stat ion bill.

Monitor the personnel until everyone has reported back on a safe location on the

platform deck.




Permits (WP)


App A Guidelines for completion and use of the work permit forms

A.1 Introduction

This guideline is written to assist the user in completion and use of the WP-forms.

A.2 Planning the work

The applicant specifies if the application is for a WP level 1 or level 2 and ticks offwhat type(s) of work is involved.

Part 1 upper section Identification of level and type of operation/work.

Logo Space for company logo

No./Bar code Space for WP number and/bar code

LEVEL 1 Tick off the specific type(s ) of work level 1.

LEVEL 2 Tick here if the work is level 2, there is also space to define the type

of work such as painting, scaffolding etc.

Area (sketch/description) Space to draw a small sketch to identify the location of the work

site. If neces sary attach a larger sketch to the WP.

The applicant completes the fields in the form that identify the work and the person

who is applying for the WP.

Part 1 Identification of the work and the pers on who is applying for the

permit

Applicant Name of the applicant in block letters

Discipline Name of the discipline/department that is applying/will carry out the

work

Phone Internal phone number on the installation where the applier can be

reached

Work description Description of the work

Equipment/tools Short description of tools and equipment that will be used so that it

is possible to identify the required operations and safety preparations

based on the description of the work and the tools /equipment to beused.

Installation Name of the installation where the work will take place

Location/Module Name of the area/module where the work will take place

Deck Name of the deck where the work will take place

Tag/line no. Identification of tag/line number to be worked on

Zone State the area class ification of the area where the work will taking

place

Attachment Reference to attachments such as P&ID, isometric drawing or

similar items.

SAFE JOB ANALYSIS NO: Tick off if SJA is required. Fill in the SJA-number if such

numbering is used.

REQUIRES APPROVALBY ELECTRICAL

DEPARTMENT

For companies that have a work process where an electricaldepartment is involved in the approval of WP a tick off here implies

that an approval from the electrical department is required according

to the company guidelines . Normally it will be the Area/Operations

supervisor that identifies this requirement. (When this requirement is

specified, the respons ible in the electrical department signs in part 3

of the form under ”other pos ition”)




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Part 1 Identification of the work and the pers on who is applying for the

permit

WORK ORDER No: Fill in the WO no. if relevantOPERATION No: If relevant, fill in operation no. given in the work order or work

description

ISOLATION No. If relevant, fill in no.of the associated isolation document used in the

operating company (isolation certificate, valve&blinding package).

Day/Night/Ongoing work Tick off for day, nightshift or if the work has been ongoing.

Date Date when the work will take place

From Hr Planned time when the work will start

To Hr Planned time when the work will be stopped on the specific

application date

Extens ion to hr: Field for approval to extend the WP for up to 4 hrs

The applicant further completes section 2 with the operations and safety preparations that he recommends based on his knowledge about the work and the

plant. In the planning stage of the work the actual items under ”Required” are tickedoff. When items are separated by a slash, items that are not relevant can be deleted.

Part 2 – A Operations and safety preparations – Performed by area

technician

Depressurisation When depressurisation is necessary

Draining/emptying When the equipment needs to be drained or emptied

Cleaning/hydrocarbonfreeing

When there is a need for cleaning or hydrocarbon freeing of theequipment

Isolation by s ingle

valve/double block & bleed

When there is need for isolation by s ingle valve or double block &

bleed

Blinding/Isolation plan When it is necessary to blind off the equipment from other parts of

the plant or a more extens ive isolation plan is required (isolation

certificate, valve & blind package etc. according to

guidelines/practice in the operating company.)

Safety tag/locks When it is required to put up safety tags or lock the equipment to be

worked on

Venting/extra ventilation When it is required to ventilate or install extra ventilation

Prevent release of oil and gas

in the area

When special precautions are required to prevent release of oil and

gas in the area, like avoid taking samples.Measures against radioactive

radiation

When measures against radioactive radiation are required

(radioactive depos its, radioactive instruments, use of isotope)

Inspection of the area every

..hours

When regular inspections by area technician are required. State

inspection interval.

Other Space for specification of other requirements

GAS MEASUREMENTS

PRIOR TO/DURING THE

WORK

Tick off specific type of gas measurement required and, where

relevant, the time interval between each measurement that the area

technician or other function is to perform. The execut ing skilled

worker must have a s eparate portable gas detector at the worksite.

This is specified in section 2B of the form.

ISOLATION OF SAFETY

SYSTEM

Tick off whether isolation of safety system is performed locally or

in the CCR. Further state what system(s) will be involved, what

location on the ins tallation will be affected and required mitigatingmeasures.




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Part 2 – B Operations and safety preparations – Performed by executing

skilled worker

Portable gas detector no. onthe work site

When continuous gas measurements are required. Identificationnumber for the instrument is noted on the form. The type of gas that

can be measured must be in accordance with what is specified in

part 2A under GAS MEASUREMENTS....

Verify mechanical isolation When mechanical isolation shall be verified by the execut ing

skilled worker.

Electrical isolation/locks When electrical isolation or locking is required. For detailed

isolation routines, refer to procedures in the individual operating

companies. There is also a line where the tag number of equipment

to be isolated can be stated.

Fire extinguisher/fire

prevention

When measures to prevent fire are required. The measures must be

suited to the actual work to be done and accord with

procedures/checklists .

Welding machine safelylocated and earthed

When us ing electric welding equipment.

Continuous guard/radio

communication

When a safety guard is required during hot work (fire guard), entry

to confined space, work above sea and/or it is required that the

executing skilled worker must have radio communication.

Drains blocked/covered When it is required to block or cover drains during hot work.

Barrier/warning sign/PA-

announcement

When it is required to put up barriers and/or safety signs at the

work site.

When a PA-announcement is required in as sociation with the work

such as during pressure testing or use of radioactive s ources.

Cooperation with CCR/Area

technician

When special cooperation is required between executing skilled

worker and CCR and/or area technician.

Follow requirements for

work above sea/at height

During work above sea or at height there may be requirements

related to emergency response should personnel fall overboard,

requirements related to weather limitations, use of special

personnel protection equipment etc. The requirements must be in

accordance with the specific work and with procedures/checklists.

HSE-datasheet known and

available

When HSE-datasheet should be read and ava ilable in as sociation

with use of dangerous substances.

Procedure/checklist for the

operation known

Tick off here when there are procedures or checklists for the

specific operation that should be known by involved personnel.

There is space allocated to fill in the relevant procedure or checklist

number.

Control of temporary lifting

equipment

A tick here confirmes that documentation is avalable to s ertify that

the temporary lifting equipment is approved for use and that the

user of the equipment has the required competence according torequirements.

Follow requirements for

entry (confined space)

Tick off here to include requirements during entry.

The preparations must accord with the specific work and with

procedures/checklists .

Special personnel protective

equipment

Tick off here when special personnel protective equipment over

and above normal standard is required. Actual type of equipment to

be noted on the WP-form.

Measures to avoid work

related illnesses

When there is a need to prevent work related illnesses . This could

be the use of lifting equipment to avoid unneces sary st rain,

remembering time limitations when working in noisy areas,

facilitating variation in the work to avoid phys ical wear and tear

etc. Specific measures are noted in the allocated space.

Otherrequirements/preparations

Room to s pecify other requirements/preparations .




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Area/Operations supervisor reviews the permit that has been prepared by the

applicant. He verifies that the necessary operations- and safety preparations arespecified in line with the guidelines above. If required he supplements further

requirements. He may also delete items. In such cases a line should be drawn overthe actual item followed by his initials, making it clear in the further handling of the

permit that a change was made by the specific supervisor. It is emphasised that a

close dialogue between applicant and area/operations supervisor should take place inthe planning stage of the work to ensure a mutual understanding for the operations-and safety preparations.

A.3 Approval of the work permit

Area/Operations supervisor gives his approval by signing in the relevant section of

the form. The field “Other position” is used to include the approval of both if thearea- and operations responsibility is divided between two different supervisors.

Work permit level 2, may be approved by Area/Operations Supervisor. Work permitlevel 1 requires further approval as given below.

For companies that have a work process where an electrical department is involvedin the ap proval of WP, the field “Other Position” is used by the responsible in the

electrical department.

The HSE-function checks and quality assures the permit that has been completed by

the applier and the area/operations supervisor. In a dialogue with the applier and the

area/operations supervisor, he may, if considered necessary, add requirements andremarks to the permit.

The Platform Manager evaluates the permit application against other simultaneous

activities and provides his approval by signing in the allocated field.

Part 3 Authorisation/Approval Explanation

Area/Operations Supervisor Signature by area/operations supervisor

Other pos ition Signature by other pos ition when relevant. For companies that

have a work process where an electrical department is

involved in the approval of WP, the field “Other Post ion” is

used by the respons ible in the electrical department.HSE Funct ion Signature by the HSE-function

Platform Manager Signature by the platform manager

Remarks/requirements Space for remarks/preconditions given during the approval

phase. Often this will be linked to simultaneous activities.




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A.4 Preparation of equipment and plant prior to commencement of the work

A.4.1 General

The Area Technician checks that the permit has been correctly completed, has the

required approval signatures and evaluates whether the work can be started, takinginto account other ongoing activities in the area. He executes his operations- and

safety preparations. He puts down his initials in the relevant field in section 2A whenthe preparations are completed.

When safety systems are isolated locally (not from CCR), the area technician signsin the relevant field in section 4A. If the isolation is to take place at a later stage of

the work, this is noted as a remark.

Gas measurements and industrial hygiene measurements are performed when

required. During entry to a confined space, the gas measurements are logged insection 4B of the form.

The area technician gives his clearance by signing in the field ”Work site clearedaccor ding to requirements”. Point in time is also noted on the form.

When the executing craftsman has signed at start of the work, the area technician

normally keeps one copy of the WP, however, handling of copies is decided

according to routines in the individual companies.

The executing skilled worker carries out his operations- and safety preparations. Hewrites his initials in the relevant field in section 2B when the preparations are

completed. If items will be executed at a later stage in the work, like PA-announcement, the signature express that the executing skilled worker is aware of therequirement and that he will ensure that it is carried out at the relevant point in time.

Prior to start of the work, the executing skiled worker puts down his name in block

letters in the field ”Precautions understood and are/will be fulfilled”.

CCR TechnicianDuring isolation of safety systems, the CCR technician signs in section 4A of theform to signify that the system(s) have been isolated as required. If the isolation is to

take place at a later stage of the work, this is noted as a remark.

When he has cleared the work the CCR technician signs in the fields ”The work iscleared with CCR” in section 4A of the form. He also puts down the point in time.

Normally the CCR technician keeps a copy of the WP, however, handling of copiesis decided according to routines in the individual companies.

If the responsibility for coordination and handling of interfaces for WP level 2 isdelegated to the area/operations supervisor or area technician, according to routines

in the individual operating company, then CCR does not sign/keep a copy of the WPat this stage.




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A.4.2 Work permi t l evel 2 over several days

If the preparation covers a WP level 2 that has been approved for several days, the

signature table in part 4 of the form is used, as of the second time the work is clearedfor execution.

A.5 Execution of the work

General

The Executing skilled worker is now ready to start the work. He shall keep the

original WP at the work site.

The Area technician follows up the work permit according to the requirementsgiven.

ExtensionThe relevant field in section 1 is used if it is necessary to extend the permit. Space

has been provided to note the duration of the extension and for relevant signatures.

For a WP level 2 approved for several days, the signature table is used for approval

of extensions.

A.6

Completion and reactivation

A.6.1 General

The Executing skilled worker completes section 5B. Tick off to identify that the

work place has been cleaned (this also includes source separation of waste) andcleared and whether the work is completed or not completed. Finally he signs in

section 5B.

The Area technician states in section 5 A, whether locks/tags have been removed

and whether the equipment is ready for operation. Any locally isolated safetysystems are reactivated and a confirming signature is given in section 4A. Finally he

notes the point of time and signs in section 5A.

The CCR technician reactivates isolated safety systems and confirms by signature

in section 4A. He finally signs in section 5A of the form.

If the responsibility for coordination and handling of interfaces for WP level 2 isdelegated to the Area/Operations supervisor or Area Technician, according toroutines in the individual operating company, then CCR does not sign/keep a copy of

the WP at this stage.




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A.6.2 WP l evel 2 over several days

The signature table is used when temporarily terminating a WP level 2 of the variant

that can be applied for several days. Section 5 of the form is used for finalcompletion of the work.




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App B WP forms

B.1 Administration of the WP forms

It is a firm principle that the individual operating companies shall not make changesto the standard WP-forms, however the following rules apply:

The companies uses its own logo in the specified logo field of the forms

The companies may specify the use/distribution of WP copies in the specified

field. The original shall always be kept at the work site.

Fields that are not used may be marked “not used” or be crossed out on the

printed forms or forms generated from an IT-system.Further changes shall not be made to the forms

Printed forms that are manually filled in and completed shall be kept in the colorscheme as given in the attached original PDF-file

WP- forms that are filled in and printed from an IT-system shall be printed with black letters on white paper

B.2 Use of the form

All companies use the form “Work Permit” as provided in appendix B3. Companiesthat allow the approval of WP level 2 for a period of several days, uses a dedicated

WP level 2 form given in appendix B4.




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B.3 WP form




Permits (WP)


B.4 Form for WP level 2 that may be approved for up to 14 days

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