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GOLDEN RULES OF SAFETY
GOLDEN RULES OF SAFETY
The health and safety of our workforce comes first across our lines of business, and ADNOC strives to build a workplace culture of zero injuries.
The ADNOC Golden Rules of Safety have been developed to serve as the foundation of workplace safety, taking into account the controls that must be in place before undertaking and while executing critical tasks. The rules are based on the principles set out in the ADNOC’s Code of Practice.
Message from the
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Everyone who works for, or on behalf of ADNOC and its operating companies, is responsible for their safety and the safety of those around them. Our expectation is that our employees and contractors will lead by example and demonstrate compliance with these golden rules of safety, applicable laws and codes of practice, which will fundamentally contribute to prevention of accidents in our own and contractor operations.
Abdulla Nasser AlSuwaidi Director General, ADNOC
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It is the duty and responsibility of everyone working for ADNOC and its operating companies to challenge unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
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The nature of risks encountered in the energy and petrochemical industry emphasizes the importance of our accountability towards protecting ourselves and our colleagues in the workplace. Accidents are not inevitable but they can be prevented by establishing a strong safety culture in the workplace.
GENERAL RULES OF SAFETY •
Be aware of all hazards and controls before commencing the work.
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Work must be preceded with a pre-job risk assessment and a safety discussion/talk that is appropriate for the level of risk.
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Personnel shall be trained, competent and fit to carry out their assigned activity.
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Authorized tools and equipment must be safe and proven to be fit for purpose before they are used.
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Emergency response plans must be in place before the work commences and all personnel are made aware of the requirements.
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Safe working practices must be implemented and shortcuts to complete tasks must be avoided.
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Report any unsafe acts and conditions and incidents immediately.
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Working under the influence (alcohol/drugs) is strictly prohibited.
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Smoking outside designated areas is not permitted.
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Everyone is empowered to STOP the work if the task or work conditions are no longer safe.
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Perform activities safely and responsibly to avoid causing harm to yourself and your colleagues.
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Demonstrate compliance and conduct work activities in line with requirements of respective HSE procedures & manuals.
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Obtain a valid Permit To Work (PTW) before commencing the work as and when required.
Work requiring a permit shall proceed if: •
The scope of work and validity period is clearly defined.
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Required competencies, roles and responsibilities are clearly defined in the work cycle.
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The permit is authorized by the responsible person and/or area authority.
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Hazards are identified, risks have been assessed and controls have been put in place and verified.
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The work permit conditions are effectively communicated to everyone involved or affected by the activity.
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Simultaneous activities or associated work permits have been identified and appropriately managed.
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Changes in work conditions or scope have been reassessed and the permit revalidated.
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The permit conditions are met before work commencement and throughout the permit duration.
PERMIT TO WORK
PERMIT TO WORK
Work permits describe the steps you need to take to stay safe. This includes work that involves confined space entry, ground disturbance, work on energy systems, hot work and any job that requires a permit.
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Authorized access into a confined space is required for personal safety. Entry into or work in a confined space shall only proceed if: •
A valid permit to work is issued by an authorized person and identified requirements are in place.
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Permit conditions have been communicated to the work team.
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Emergency response and rescue arrangements are in place prior to work commencement.
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All energy sources have been isolated, locked out and tagged. This includes spade insertion and spool removal of all directly connected sources of process and utilities fluid from the vessel or the confined space. Closure of valves is not an acceptable method of isolation for the purpose of entry.
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Atmospheric testing for oxygen, toxic gas (such as H2S) and flammable gases has been conducted by a competent gas tester before entry, verified and repeated as defined in the permit conditions.
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A competent standby person/attendant is controlling entry to/from the confined space at all times and is trained to intervene if required.
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Rescue should only be attempted by competent and authorized personnel.
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
Obtain authorization before entering a confined space.
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Verify isolation before starting the work and use the specified Life-protecting equipment.
Some work can only be performed after isolation of energy sources such as: mechanical, electrical, process and hydraulic. Isolation of energy systems shall proceed if: •
Isolation plans are developed, verified and executed by a competent and authorized person.
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Required competencies are developed among personnel involved in energy isolation activities.
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Isolations are verified to be in place and energy is safely discharged.
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A system of locks and tags is used to clearly identify isolation points.
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Prior to breaking containment, a test is conducted to ensure any hazardous material/stored energy has been effectively discharged.
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The effectiveness of isolation is checked regularly.
ENERGY ISOLATION
ENERGY ISOLATION
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Equipment/systems that are safety critical include (but are not limited to): emergency shutdown valves, lock-out/ tag-out devices, relief valves, fire and gas alarm systems, level controls and in-vehicle monitoring systems. These types of equipment must work correctly to keep you safe. •
Disabling or bypassing safety systems must be authorized only by the competent person in charge via a valid work permit and/or isolation certificates.
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Alternative prevention and mitigation measures must be assessed and implemented to ensure that system override activities are under control.
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Overrides must be documented and communicated to affected personnel, including shifts.
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Regular reviews of system overrides should be carried out.
EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS OVERRIDE
EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS OVERRIDE
Obtain authorization before overriding or disabling safety Critical equipment and systems.
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Working at heights above 2 meters shall only proceed if: •
Suitable fall arrest equipment is used, which comprises of a safety harness, an appropriate anchorage point and a shock absorption system which limits falls to 2m or less.
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A visual pre-inspection is made of the fall arrest system and equipment ensuring its integrity.
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All scaffolds are designed, built for the intended use and regularly inspected by competent and trained personnel only, and a tagging system is utilized.
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Altered scaffolding structures must be re-inspected by a competent and authorized person prior to their use for work activities.
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A fixed platform with guard or handrails is used and verified by a competent person.
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Tools and equipment are secured and arranged appropriately to avoid dropped objects falling to a level below.
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Personnel are trained and competent to perform the activity and on use of the fall prevention and fall arrest equipment.
WORKING AT HEIGHTS
WORKING AT HEIGHTS
Use specified fall protection equipment when working at height.
Follow the prescribed lifting plan and stay clear of suspended loads.
Lifting operations utilizing cranes, hoists or other mechanical lifting equipment shall proceed if: •
The lift has been assessed and a lifting plan is developed by a trained and competent person.
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The lifting machinery, equipment and safety devices have been inspected, identified and certified for use.
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Competent personnel have been assigned for lifting, rigging and signaling.
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Personnel are trained and certified to operate the specific equipment (e.g. cranes, loaders, forklifts).
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The load to be lifted does not exceed the
LIFTING OPERATIONS
safe working load (SWL) of the lifting equipment. •
Effective communication is established and maintained throughout the lift operation.
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Lifting area has been marked/barricaded to prohibit access and to warn personnel to stay clear of suspended loads.
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If lifting over live facilities cannot be avoided, appropriate impact protection for the equipment must be in place.
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LIFTING OPERATIONS
Conduct gas testing as and when required.
HYDROGEN SULPHIDE (H2S) SAFETY
Facilities with an H2S hazard must operate a permit to work system. Work permits are only issued following a pre-task inspection which includes: a task risk assessment, adequate isolations, appropriate controls/PPE, buddy system and requirements for continuous monitoring. •
Personnel involved in operations/locations containing H2S, must be competent and authorized to perform the work. They shall be also familiar with the emergency response procedures, escape routes and H2S zone classification GREEN, YELLOW, AMBER, RED.
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Gas tests must be conducted before entering or working in hazardous areas or confined spaces.
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Gas testing must be conducted by a qualified gas tester using certified testing equipment.
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A personal H2S detector, with a valid inspection tag, must be worn when entering H2S hazardous zones.
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Prolonged operations where H2S exposure risk exists must use an air-line fed breathing apparatus. Such operations include: breaking of containment, sampling, drilling activities, venting of equipment and confined space entry.
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HYDROGEN SULPHIDE (H2S) SAFETY
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Follow the prescribed transportation management plan. Work permits describe the steps you need to take to stay safe. This includes work that involves confined space entry, ground disturbance, work on energy systems, hot work and any job that requires a permit Land: •
Drivers must understand and comply with the requirements of the safe journey management plan.
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All vehicle categories must be operated by competent and certified drivers for the particular class of vehicle.
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Ensure vehicles are inspected and determined to be fit for purpose and safe to use.
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Drivers must comply with road safety rules, obey speed limits (on and off-site) and ensure occupants are wearing their seat belts.
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Handheld and hand-free communication devices must not be used whilst driving.
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Ensure all vehicles operating in hazardous zones are rated for the purpose.
TRANSPORTATION
Marine: •
Follow the prescribed standing instructions for marine operations and approved permit to work conditions.
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Ensure vessels and marine personnel entering ADNOC controlled areas are authorized for entry.
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Pay attention to traffic routing systems in operational areas.
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Vessels must be operated by experienced, qualified personnel.
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Ensure life jackets are worn by personnel on board especially when weather conditions could potentially pose a hazard.
TRANSPORTATION
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Ensure personnel are trained in offshore/marine survival techniques and that emergency response arrangements are in place during marine operations.
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Ensure compliance with regulatory compliance requirements to prevent collisions at sea. Special precautions must be taken to navigate in operational areas with platforms and associated pipelines.
Air: •
Follow the instructions of the Helicopter Landing Officer only, where the pilot can see you and stay clear from the tail rotor.
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Do not carry loose items or wear loose clothing on a helicopter.
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Loading and offloading of luggage should be carried out by assigned personnel only.
Use PPE in accordance with mandatory site and task specific requirements.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
To ensure that PPEs fulfil their intended purpose, you must: •
Wear basic PPE in production/work areas. These may include: coveralls, safety helmet, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves and life jackets (if working overboard on an offshore platform).
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Wear task-specific PPE as identified in risk assessments permits to work such as: face shields, self-contained breathing apparatus, portable H2S detector, safety harness, radiation dosimeter badge, etc.
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Know the right PPE for your task and how it should be worn and maintained.
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Ensure that you have been trained to use specialized PPE such as: safety harness, breathing apparatus and escape sets.
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Inspect PPE for any damage and replace defective equipment.
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Personal protective equipment must be maintained in good condition and proven to be fit for purpose.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Be aware of work site hazards and maintain good housekeeping practices to avoid accidents.
WORKSITE HAZARDS & HOUSEKEEPING
Be aware of work site hazards and maintain good housekeeping practices to avoid accidents. •
Ensure you are aware of all worksite hazards and controls before commencing the work.
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Workspace access must be kept clear and unobstructed.
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Slip and trip hazards are identified and immediately cleared away.
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Use designated areas for storage of tools, materials and wastes.
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Flammable, combustible, toxic and other hazardous materials should be stored in approved containers and only in designated areas.
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Any unsafe conditions, faulty equipment, damaged containers and spillage must be reported to the supervisor immediately and actions should be taken to avoid accidents.
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Potential hand injury points should be identified and clearly marked.
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Ensure that all loads are clearly marked to avoid excessive stress while handling.
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WORK SITE HAZARDS & HOUSEKEEPING
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