Permit No. Date: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & TOOLS: Hard Hat, Safety Shoes, Coverall, Safety Goggles, Hand Gloves (Cotton & Leather), Multi Gas Detector. SEQUENCE OF BASIC JOB STEPS
Work Area / Equipment:
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Ensure the pipeline / equipment to be cold cut is isolated, depressurized, drained, flushed, or purged as required for safe execution of the job.
Ensure the worksite is free from flammable / toxic vapor or liquid.
Use of tools suitable to hazardous area classification.
Keep the fire extinguishers & fire hoses in ready condition.
Non – compliance of KOC F & S Regulations and HSE MS Procedures
Refer HSEMS Procedures - Doc. No. SA.KOC.004 “Permit to Work” and Chapter -15 “Power & Hand Tool” of KOC F & S Regulations.
Unintended Shutdown of Facility / Equipment
Asses the risk & Identify the safety override (Pressure Switches – High / Low) required for the work.
Unauthorized Work
Take a Cold Work Permit and other associated permits from Asset Owner.
Defective Tools
Ensure the hand tools (such as portable / electrical operated cutting saw) are free from defect.
Flying Particles / Metallic Chips
Wear the safety goggles
Exposure to Harmful Dust
Wear suitable respiratory protection.
Do not touch the portion being cut.
Use Suitable hand gloves (such as Leather)
Keep the cutting location cooled.
Stop the cold cutting immediately in case of leak / spill from the pipe being cut.
Check isolation valve integrity and continue flushing / purging the line during cold cut activity.
Use properly insulated & suitably rated cables & extension wire for powered tools.
Ensure the proper grounding for powered tools.
Do not leave the power tools in unattended condition.
Isolate the power supply when tools not in use.
Ensure proper wind up & housekeeping at worksite.
The accessories (tools, cables & sockets / terminals) not being used must be disconnected and stored separately.
