BP Sharjah Performance Unit
BP SHARJAH
Jewellery Policy
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09/02/2009
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Colin Clyburn
Wayne Porteous
Ali Abdulla
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Wayne Porteous
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SHJ-0000-BP-ID-PRO0001.
SHJ-5000-BP-HS-POL-0001-A1
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Next Review Date: 09/02/2010
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Purpose and Scope of Policy:
Many serious accidents have occurred within the industry because the injured personnel
were wearing jewellery. These injuries may have been caused by contact with hazards
like moving machinery or hot surfaces but serious injuries have also happened from less
obvious events like catching rings when climbing ladders. The Purpose of this policy is to
enforce BP Sharjah’s requirements on the wearing of Jewellery at all operational assets
as well as to eliminate the associated injuries.
This Policy applies to all personnel working outside of an office environment and applies
to all PPE Zones.
Instruction:
The wearing of jewellery that can lead to an industrial injury whilst engaged in work
activity shall not be permitted. This policy is intended to cover:

Finger rings and facial jewellery

Medallions, necklaces and bracelets (other than copper bracelets)
All core staff & regular visitors are expected to comply with the removal of all jewellery.
First time visitors to BP Sharjah assets may be permitted to tape over rings if they cannot
be removed. However for any subsequent visits to site, rings shall be removed.
Watches and copper bracelets worn for medical reasons must be kept secure and not
loose on the wrist. Watches which are worn should have a weak link wristband, in order
that they will break/shear in the event that they are caught or trapped.
When working on electrical equipment all metal items must be removed, including
watches and bracelets, with no exceptions.
References:
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SHJ-5000-BP-HS-POL-0001-A1
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