Fire & Safety Regulations Issue 2004 - Chapters 1. Classification of Petroleum Hazards 2. Pressure Testing of Equipment, Systems & Pipelines 3. Fire Prevention & Loss Control 4. Industrial Accident, Protective Equipment, Medical, Health & Hygiene 5. Operational Safety for Export & Marine Facilities 6. Operational Areas 7. Handling, Storage of Materials, Hazardous Chemicals, Explosives & Radio Active Substances 8. Documentary Control of Hazardous Work & Work Permits 9. Compressed Air Equipment, Breathing Apparatus, Grit Blasting & High Pressure Water Jetting 10. Boilers, Pumps and Electrical Safety : F&S Regulation Chapters : HSEMS Procedures Fire & Safety Regulations Issue 2004 - Chapters 11. Crude Oil Storage Tank, Pipelines & Oil Spill 12. Laboratory Safety 13. Building & Construction-Scaffolding, Painting, Asbestos 14. General Emergency Procedure 15. Power and Hand Tools 16. Welding 17. Lifting Equipment 18. Excavations 19. Code of Inspection for Plant and Equipment 20. Security & Installation Access Control 21. Oil Well Drilling, Workover, Exploration & Well Surveillances 22. Vehicles & Traffic Safety : F&S Regulation Chapters : HSEMS Procedures Fire & Safety Regulations Issue 2004 - Appendix 1. Chemical Hazards & Material Safety Datasheets (MSDS) 2. Standard Exposure Limits 3. Drilling & Work Over 4. Standard Industrial Safety Signs-(Cylinders Color Identification Code) 5. Fire Fighting Equipment 6. Vessel/Tank/Confined Space Entry Procedure 7. Characteristics of Crude Oil Tank Fire 8. Specimen Forms 9. Safety Factors for Product Transfer Pumps 10. Electrical Work Safety 11. Radiation Protection 12. Kuwait Oil Company (K.S.C) Mina Al-Ahmadi Terminal 13. Noise Control 14. Hydrogen Sulphide 15. Safe Guarding of Machine 16. Industrial Safety Terminology 17. Guidelines for the use of Tools with Explosive Materials Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 1 – Classification of Petroleum Hazards 1. Classification of Crude Oil and its derivatives 2. Area Classification 1. Restricted Area 2. Hazardous Area 3. Unclassified Area 4. Work Permit Areas 5. Approved Safe Areas 6. Open Areas Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 2 – Pressure Testing of Equipment, Systems & Pipelines 1. INTRODUCTION & GENERAL PHILOSOPHY 2. PNEUMATIC TESTING 3. GENERAL TEST PROCEDURE 4. TEST FLUID 5. HIGH PRESSURE OR VACUUM 6. CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT 7. PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION 8. EQUIPMENT VOLUME 9. TECHNICAL PROCEDURE 10. COMPETENT SUPERVISION Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 3 – Fire Prevention & Loss Control 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2 FIRE STATION 3.3 FIRE PREVENTION 3.4 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES 3.5 FIRE RESPONSE 3.6 INJURY TO PERSONNEL 3.7 FIRE ALARMS, DRILLS AND EQUIPMENT TESTING Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 4 – Industrial Accident, Protective Equipment, Medical, Health & Hygiene 4.1 INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS A. Definitions B. Action in Case of Accident C. Damage Control Strategy D. Reporting an Accident E. Accident Investigation F. Accidents Investigation Checklist 4.2 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT A. Protective Clothing B. Head Protection C. Ear Protection D. Eye & Face Protection E. Safety Footwear F. Hand Protection G. Safety Belts, Harnesses & Lifeline H. Safety Nets & Basket I. Life Jackets & Lifebuoys Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 4 – Industrial Accident, Protective Equipment, Medical, Health & Hygiene 4.3 RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT A. Types of Respiratory Equipment 4.4 MEDICAL FIRST AID A. First Aid Boxes B. Eye Bath & Wash Solution C. Emergency shower D. Health & Hygiene 4.5 ATTACHMENT Incident Report Form Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 5 – Operational Safety Regulations for Export & Marine Facilities 5.1 SHIP MASTERS COMPLIANCE WITH PORT REGULATIONS & CONDUCT OF VESSEL 5.2 FIRES, LIGHTS, TORCHES AND SMOKING 5.3 LOADING / DISCHARGING OPERATIONS 5.4 COMMUNICATIONS 5.5 EARTHING, BONDING, CATHODIC PROTECTION, STATIC ELECTRICITY 5.6 PROCEDURE IN CASE OF FIRE OR OTHER INCIDENT AT EXPORT FACILITIES 5.7 PROCEDURE IN CASE OF FIRE ON BOARD A VESSEL ALONGSIDE 5.8 PREPARATION FOR MAJOR EMERGENCY 5.9 NOMINATION OF DUTY PERSONNEL ON SINGLE POINT MOORING OR ANY OTHER TERMINALS 5.10 WORK UNDER WATER Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 6 – Operational Areas 6.1 TANK FARMS, MANIFOLDS, MINA CRUDE PUMP HOUSE A. Procedure in Case of Emergency B. Emergency at Tank Farms C. Emergency at Manifolds D. Emergency at Mina Crude Pump House 6.2 GATHERING CENTRES A. Procedure in case of Emergency B. Fire Fighting Note For Guidance C. Emergency at Pump Stations D. Emergency in Separator Area E. Emergency in Tankage Area F. Emergency in Condensate Recovery Unit Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 6 – Operational Areas 6.3 DESALTER PLANTS A. Duty of Desalter Plants B. Fire Protection System C. Safety Precautions D. Procedure in Case of Emergency 6.4 BOOSTER STATIONS A. Duty of Plants B. Gas Dehydration System C. Liquid Dehydration System D. Fire Protection System E. Safety Precautions F. Procedure in case of Emergency 6.5 WATER INJECTION Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 7 – Handling & Storage of Materials, Hazardous Chemicals, Explosives & Radioactive Substances 7.1 HANDLING & STORAGE OF MATERIALS & CHEMICALS A. Classification of Materials 1. Explosive Materials 2. Dangerous Substances 3. Safe Materials B. Cold Stores C. Materials Handling 1. Mechanical Handling 2. Manual Handling 3. Chemicals Handling D. Storage of Hazardous Chemicals & Compressed Gases 1. Labelling 2. Overhead Storage 3. Inter - reacting Chemical 4. Compressed Gas Cylinders Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 7 – Handling & Storage of Materials, Hazardous Chemicals, Explosives & Radioactive Substances E. Flammable & Toxic Chemicals F. Hazardous Chemicals Utilization in Operation / Process Plant G. Disposal Pit or Open Roof Tanks H. First Aid Provision 7.2 HAZRDOUS & TOXIC GASES, VAPOURS, FUMES & DUSTS A. Handling of Corrosive or Hazardous Liquids B. Handling of Acids or Alkaline Solutions C. Handling of Corrosion Inhibitors or Acidization Additives 7.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WITH OTHER HAZRDOUS CHEMICALS A. MSDS for Hazardous Chemicals B. Handling Drums Of Sulphuric Acid C. Handling Wet, Dry or Reactive Chemicals D. Storage Facility for Oils & Lubricants E. Storage of Paints F. Handling of Mercury Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 7 – Handling & Storage of Materials, Hazardous Chemicals, Explosives & Radioactive Substances 7.4 EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS General 7.5 EXPLOSIVE STORAGE FACILTY A. Fire Prevention B. Responsibilities of Authorized Person for Explosive Storage Facility C. Planning for Explosive Storage Facility D. Safety Precaution in Explosive Storage E. Detonator Storage F. Inspection of Explosive Stores G. Safe Disposal Of Explosives & Detonators 7.6 TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES A. Portable Containers for Transportation of Explosives B. Transportation of Explosives through Vehicles C. Action in case of Vehicle Breakdown / Accident Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 7 – Handling & Storage of Materials, Hazardous Chemicals, Explosives & Radioactive Substances 7.7 SAFE USE OF EXPLOSIVE MATREIALS A. Authorization B. Precautions in Handling & Preparing Explosives C. Misfires D. Precautions Against Extraneous Electricity During Electric Shot Firing 7.8 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) A. The Danger B. Precautionary Measures C. EOD Certification D. Action On Finding Suspected Unexploded Ordnance E. Oil Lakes F. Minefields & Previously Mined Areas G. Off-Shore EOD Clearances Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 7 – Handling & Storage of Materials, Hazardous Chemicals, Explosives & Radioactive Substances 7.9 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS & IONIZING RADIATIONS A. General B. Sealed Sources C. Unsealed Radiation Source D. Emergency Action E. Medical 7.10 HOUSE KEEPING A. Scrap B. Laboratories Waste Disposal C. Pyrophoric Scale D. Nails In Scrap Wood E. Cleaning Tools & Machinery 7.11 STACKING A. De-Stacking of Materials B. Segregation of Materials Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 8 – Documentary Control of Hazardous Work & Work Permits 8.1 Permit to Work Procedure 8.2 Responsibilities for Application & Authorization of Work 8.3 Nomination / Authorization of Personnel for Permit to Work 8.4 Work Planning 8.5 Types of Work Permits 8.6 Operation of Permit to Work System 8.7 Work Site Preparation 8.8 Isolation, Lock off & Tag out 8.9 Gas Test for Work Permit 8.10 Fire Protection During Work 8.11 Permit for Wireline Operations 8.12 Permit for Shared Area Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 8 – Documentary Control of Hazardous Work & Work Permits ATTACHMENTS Work Permit Formats: • Cold Work Permit • Hot Work Permit • Radiography Work Permit • Confined Space Entry Permit • Vehicle / Mobile Plant Entry Permit • Excavation Notifications • Electrical Work Certificate Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 9 – Compressed Air Equipment, Breathing Apparatus, Grit Blasting & High Pressure Water Jetting 9.1 COMPRESSED AIR EQUIPMENT A. Mobile Air Compressors B. Permanently Installed – Plant Air Compressors C. Compressor in Refrigeration Plant D. Air Receivers & Air Drier E. Pneumatic Tools 9.2 BREATHING APPRATUS A Self Contained Breathing Apparatus B Air Supplied Breathing Apparatus 9.3 COMPRESSED AIR CAPSULE A. Air supply B. Register C. Medical Requirements D. Compressed Air Chamber E. Welfare 9.3 GRIT BALASTING & HIGH PRESSURE WATER JETTING A. Grit Blasting B. High Pressure Water Jetting Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 10 – Boilers, Pumps and Electrical Safety 10.1 BOILERS A. Safety Valves B. Water Level Gauges C. Fusible Plugs D. Inspection & Certificates E. Insulation F. Isolation G. Ventilation H. Repairs I. Testing J. Chimneys K. Operation 10.2 PUMPS 10.3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY Supply Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 11 – Crude Oil – Storage Tank, Pipelines & Oil Spill 11.1 Storage Tank Hazards For Cleaning & De-sludging 11.2 Additional Hazard For Floating Roof Tanks 11.3 Safety Aspects In Tank Preparation For Cleaning & Desludging 11.4 Precautions For Entry Upon Floating Roof Tank 11.5. Precautions For Descent Onto External Floating Roofs 11.6. Precautions For Descent Onto Internal Floating Roofs 11.7. Safety & Rescue Equipment 11.8 De-Commissioning Safety Check 11.9 Entry Permits For The Tank 11.10 Safety During Tank Cleaning Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 11 – Crude Oil – Storage Tank, Pipelines & Oil Spill 11.11 Hot Work Inside The Tank 11.12 Safety During Tank Re-Commissioning 11.13 Safety During Tank Construction, Erection & Maintenance A. Safety Aspects During Tank Construction B. Safety Aspect During Tank Erection C. Safety Aspects During Tank Maintenance 11.14 Pipeline Safety A. Safety Aspects During Pipeline Installation B. Safety Aspects During Pipeline Operations C. Safety Aspects During Pipeline De-contamination 11.15 Oil Spills & Pollution Control Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 12 – Laboratory Safety 12.1 INTRODUCTION 12.2 LABORATORY SAFETY A. House-Keeping B. Chemicals Identification & Labelling C. Compressed Gas Cylinders D. Electrical Equipment E. Glass Equipment & Enclosures 12.3 PERSONNEL PROTECTION 12.4 FIRST AID 12.5 FIRE PROTECTION 12.6 VENTILATION 12.7 CHEMICAL HANDLING Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 13 – Building & Construction – Scaffolding, Painting, Asbestos 13.1 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION 13.2 SCAFFOLDING A. Definition B. General C. Trestle Scaffolds D. Independent Scaffolds E. Cantilever Scaffolds F. Swinging Scaffolds G. Rolling Scaffolds H. Ladders 13.3 PAINTING 13.4 ASBESTOS Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 15 – Power and Hand Tools 15.1 POWER AND HAND TOOLS 15.2 SAWS A. Portable & Electrically Operated Hand Saws B. Cross Cut & Rip Saws C. Tables or Bench Mounted Saws D. Circular Saw 15.3 WOOD WORKING MACHINES 15.4 OTHER POWER TOOLS A. Drills B. Grinders C. Sanders D. Abrasive Wheels E. Pneumatic Tools 15.5 HAND TOOLS A. Wrenches And Spanners B. Centre Punches C. Screw Drivers D. Files E. Saws F. Pliers G. Picks Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 16 – Welding 16.1 WELDING 16.2 GAS WELDING & CUTTING 16.3 ELECTRICAL ARC WELDING 16.4 GAS CYLINDERS 16.5 FIRE PROTECTION 16.6 PERSONNEL PROTECTION 16.7 VENTILATION WHILE WELDING IN CONFINED SPACE 16.8 REPAIR WORKS INVOLVING WELDING IN SMALL CONTAINERS Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 17 – Lifting Equipment 17.1 LIFTING EQUIPMENT A. General Introduction B. Overloading of Lifting Equipment C. Inspection & Maintenance of Lifting Gears & Appliances D. Cranes & Lifting Operation E. Goods & Passenger Hoists F. Forklift, Power Truck, Tractors etc G. Chains, Ropes And Slings H. License to Operate a Powered Lifting Device Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 18 – Excavations 18.1 EXCAVATIONS 18.2 EXCAVATIONS IN GOOD SOIL 18.3 EXCAVATIONS IN MEDIUM SOIL 18.4 EXCAVATIONS IN LOOSE SAND OR SOIL CONDITIONS 18.5 MECHANICAL EXCAVATORS 18.6 PREVENTION OF DROWNING 18.7 PROTECTION AGAINST CAVE- INS 18.8 SEWERS, SEWAGE TANKS & DEEP PITS Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 19 – Code of Inspection for Plant and Equipment 19.1 INTRODUCTION 19.2 GENERAL PROCEDURE 19.3 GENERAL PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS 19.4 INSPECTION PROCEDURES Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 20 – Security & Installation Access Control 20.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 20.2 TYPE OF ENTRY PASSES 20.3 CONTRACTORS REPRESENTATIVE 20.4 THEFT CASES 20.5 LOADING NOTE Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 21 – Oil Well Drilling, Workover, Exploration & Well Surveillance 21.1 INTRODUCTION 21.2 GENERAL INFORMATIONS 21.3 DRILLING & WELL SERVICING OPERATIONS 21.4 HYDROGEN SULPHIDE (H2S) 21.5 SAFETY AT OR NEAR DRILLING LOCATION 21.6 FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION 21.7 AIR & GAS DRILLING 21.8 WELL SURVEILLANCE OPERATIONS A. Wireline Operations B. Coiled Tubing Operations C. Well Testing Operations with Mobile Separators D. Artificial Lift Operations E. Well Surveillance Operations at Rig Site Fire & Safety Regulations Chapter 22 – Vehicles & Traffic Safety 22.0 SCOPE 22.1 GENERAL SAFETY ASPECTS FOR ALL VEHICLES 22.2 SAFETY CONSIDERATION FOR HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES 22.3 SAFETY APPLIANCES FOR VEHICLES 22.4 ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS 22.5 VEHICLE’S USAGE CRITERIA 22.6 DEFENSIVE DRIVING PRINCIPLE 22.7 STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR ROAD WORTHY VEHICLE 22.8 SAFE RESPONSE IN HAZARDOUS & EMERGENCY SITUATION 22.9 POST ACCIDENT MANAGEMENT 22.10 DISCIPLINARY ACTION 22.11 DESERT TOOL BOX 22.12 SAFETY TIPS ON DEFENSIVE DRIVING 22.13 VEHICLE’S INSPECTION CHECK LIST