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Tulip Cocoa Processing OHSMA - 001

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SAFETY MANUAL (OHS MANUAL) 1/12/2022

OHS MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. TULIP Commitment to Safety........................................................................ 4

2. HSE Objectives & Targets …………………………………………………………………………. 6
3. Pre – Job Planning Process ………………………………………………………………………. 7
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4. HSE Management Structure & Performance Management………………………. 9
5. SHE Organogram & Personnel Responsibilities…………………………………………. 11

6. Hazards Communication & Information Dissemination……………………………. 19

7. Drugs & Alcohol Policy………………………………………………………………………………. 23
8. Personal Protective Equipment…………………………………………………………………. 24
9. Site Housekeeping Policy…………………………………………………………………………... 28
10. Fire Prevention & Protection……………………………………………………………………. 30
11. Site Emergency Response Procedures………………………………………………………. 35
12. Incident Reporting Procedures…………………………………………………………………. 38
13. Medical Evacuation Procedures………………………………………………………………… 43
14. Safety Incentive Schemes, Training Programs & Site-specific orientations… 47
15. Vehicle Movement & Equipment Control…………………………………………………. 49
16. Signs, Signals Barricades and Colour Codes…………………………………………….…. 62
17. Hand, Power Tools and Equipment…………………………………………………….……… 64
18. Painting………………………………………………………………………………………….…………. 67
19. Welding & Cuttings…………………………………………………………………………………… 69
20. Chemical Storage & Handlings…………………………………………………………………… 87
21. Lockout & Tag-out……………………………………………………………………………………. 88
22. Unsafe Act Audit programs…………………………………………………………………….... 107
23. Health Management Policy………………………………………………………………………. 108
24. Task Specific Procedures……………………………………………………………………………. 109
25. Scaffolding Procedures………………………………………………………………………………. 119
26. Working at Heights Procedure……………………………………………………………………. 121
27. Hazardous Materials Handlings …………………………………………………………………. 122
28. Journey Management Plan…………………………………………………………………………. 124
29. Waste Management Plan……………………………………………………………………………. 125
30. The Work Environment Auditing…………………………………………………………………. 126
31. Health & Safety Disciplinary Policy……………………………………………………………… 126
32. Stop Work Authority

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1.0 TULIP COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

TULIP consider Health, Safety and Environment aspects a paramount focus in our business. We will
demonstrate high SAFETY standard in the course of executing our business. We shall be responsible for
a safe work place, free from risks and hazards. All our operations will be planned towards:

• Preventing fatalities, lost time injury hours, accidents and injuries.

• Ensuring the Health, Safety, Environment and Security of our employees, third parties, host
Community and contractors.
• Take any additional measure deemed fit in the pursuance of Safety.
• Ensuring a zero incident in our facility.

We will ensure that all our personnel are medically fit. There shall be a dedicated and qualified
Safety staff on sites and fabrication yard to ensure enforcement of SHE rules and standards. We shall
equally employ a clinics retainer ship to provide offsite medical services for staff and a vehicle for
emergency response plan. We will be prepared to present certificates of medical fitness on all
personnel.

We shall engage the services of a Safety Manager and a Senior Technical Manager who will
ultimately be responsible for safety in our operations. The manager will also have experienced SHE
officers who are well acquainted with TULIP safety regulations and will ensure that all proper work
permits and complementary certificates are obtained prior to commencement of work and shall keep
them up to date daily and ensure that all safe working practices are observed during the execution of
the contract works.

We shall ensure strict compliance with the Drug/Alcohol policy at all times and develop
awareness of the consequence of any violation. We shall take up accident/workmen’s compensation
insurance policy for their workers against any occupational disease or any other impairment to health
or injury by accident.

We shall ensure that properly skilled, experienced and suitable personnel perform the work in a
safe manner to the required standard using good working practices; and that materials supplied will be
new, free from defects and suitable for the intended purposes. We shall ensure that work does not
commence unless all essential safeguarding systems including procedures are in place.

We shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment and facilities to ensure that the facility is
kept secured at all times.

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 All wastes will be removed from designated waste bin area and disposed of in a safe manner in
accordance with our waste management plan.

We shall intensify the “on-the-job” training and formalized trainings both in-house and by
external instructors on SHE.

Safety meeting programs, as a means of safety communication and a forum for addressing
safety matters, shall be vigorously pursued according to the schedule and as required.

We shall put in place disciplinary actions when negligence or violations of safety rules are established.

Our safety plan is based on the philosophy that SAFETY issues can only be effectively managed
when the tasks involved are aimed towards a common mission.

It is also based on the fact that success is assured when individuals accept full responsibility for
the activities, which are assigned, to him or her within the plan.

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2.0 SHE OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS

OBJECTIVES

- To prevent incidents and protect personnel and to avoid suffering and hardship.
- To ensure that all activities are undertaken safely.
- To promote an awareness of personal responsibility in all personnel with regards to
occupational health and safety and environmental issues.
- To exhibit that safe operational procedures are essential element in providing an
efficient service.
- To uphold Safety policy and contribute to achieving corporate targets.

IMPLEMENTATION

- Accountability for the implementation of these objectives’ rests with the management,
managers and supervisors.
- Personnel will be required to comply with all SAFETY rules as a condition of
employment.
- Commitment and involvement of all personnel in occupational
Health, safety, environmental and security issues are to be encouraged.
- When reviewing new business or work methods, a full account is to be taken of the
SAFETY aspects to ensure that standards required by this policy are maintained.

SAFETY TARGETS

 To achieve zero LTI and incident-free workplace.

 To eliminate accidents of any nature.
 To achieve zero fatality
 To eliminate lost work cases
 To minimize occurrence of property damage
 To ensure zero deferments in operations
 To reduce traffic accidents
 To achieve zero-fire incident
 To achieve zero spillage due to diesel discharge
 Eliminate Unhygienic and unsanitary conditions in all locations.

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3.0 PRE-JOB PLANNING PROCESS

TULIP understands and attaches great importance to planning in all our operations. Several pre-
task mechanisms under listed below have been put in place to aid in the successful execution of
production. The tools are:

List of PPE to be inspected:

Hardhat; Coverall; Rain Coat & booth; Hand glove; Safety shoe / booth; Eye goggles & glasses;
Welding shield; Nose mask; Earmuff / plug; Sand-blasters mask; Apron; Life vest; Safety harness.

SAFETY INDUCTION

All personnel engaged in working in TULIP, contractors inclusive must receive induction training
on general safety rules and other safety regulations pertaining to TULIP before being attached
to any task. The induction will cover safety policy, first aid facilities, environmental rules,
personal protective equipment, driving, drugs and alcohol, permit to work, accident reporting,
fire and emergency procedure and job specific hazards, etc. TULIP will carry out the inductions
respectively. SHE Officer shall be responsible for the safety in-house induction of new staff and
records kept. See appendix 1 for copy of induction form.

WORK TO PERMIT SYSTEM

TULIP work permit system shall be used in the course of carrying out some specific jobs.
Strict adherence to the requirement of the permit system shall be ensured. The SHE Officer
shall liaise with the appropriate department to ensure compliance of work permit system. The
SHE officer shall work out the logistics for issuing, obtaining the permit(s) and for revalidating
them. Written permit shall be obtained from the authorized person(s) to allow job(s) of non-
routine natures e.g. hot work to be carried out under prescribed precautions. The type of
permits to be used on site will be determined on the jobs in hand.

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS AND HAZARD MANAGEMENT (JSA)

A detailed job safety analysis (JSA) has been developed for each work; the JSA is broken down
into components, which allows each activity to be examined in the context of hazards to
personnel, impact on the environment, damage to properties and equipment. With each
hazard identified, plans shall be made to eliminate or manage the hazard. Such plans will be
specific in providing manpower, procedures and equipment to cope with inherent hazards. The
SHE Officer/rep to review every job activity to be done and its preparation before issuing
permit.

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SAFETY WARNING SIGNS

Legible and conspicuous safety warning signs related to the job shall be posted to warn workers
of the job-related hazards within that location. The manager/supervisor and SHE officer will
determine the types, quantity and their specific locations at job site.

FIRST AID FACILITY

TULIP will provide a well-stocked first aid kits in line with medical requirement and a competent
and trained First Aider shall operate it. A first aid log shall be maintained on site. The First Aider
will be responsible for administration of all first aid cases.

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4.0 SHE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Reporting to the Client is HAZCON’s Project Manager at the construction site and shall be
responsible for on-going application of the methods described in this plan. The manager will
delegate line responsibility for day-to-day activity to the supervisors.

All Subcontractor personnel will be incorporated in the management review, strategizing and
investigation of HSE issues and treat such personnel as if they are direct employees of HAZCON.

We shall organize all activities to minimize any potential disturbances or disruptions to the
schedule from HSE related issues. All staff will be transported from HAZCON base to site in
transport provided by the Company. Transportation to ADN - A topsides Fabrication. Shall be by
flight from the airport. Materials shall be held for as long as possible at the Companies
construction base where security effort will be concentrated. Materials needed for a particular
week/work pack will be released to locations as close as possible to the time they are needed to
avoid exposure in areas in which security cannot be tight.

Weekly review meeting will be organized in-house with supervisors, project engineers and
safety team. The meeting will pay particular attention to HSE issues anticipated for the
following week in addition to construct ability, scope and material issues. The project manager
at the meeting will approve the HSE plan for the upcoming week

To advise line and operational management in the application of policy, a dedicated HSE
Engineer will be engaged to ensure that all aspects of the project HSE plan are followed. Each
Manager will report directly to the Project Manager. The dedicated HSE Engineer will monitor
execution activities to ensure compliance with Project HSE and policy and be available for
advice.

HSE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Individual safety statistical measurements in accordance with Client standards and or other
recognized and acceptable safety measurement standards will be observed and published.
Measurements based on safety statistics reporting will be used to reflect safety performance
and may be used to adjust targets. The HSE manager will establish loss measurements for other
HSE categories not covered by Contractors standard HSES policies.

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• Accident time losses incurred Traditional safety first aid / near miss etc
related statistics.

• Health related work time Measurement of time lost due to

Losses sickness, tabulated by disability

• Industrial incident work Delays or obstruction due to preventable

time losses CA or Industrial relations issues.

• Security/Material work Time loss due to materials non-availability

time losses because of security related loss or CA
Disruptions to material flow

• Material losses Material loss statistics.

Environmental Incidents

Standard SHE investigation and follow up procedures will be issued in project specific form after
integration with Clients’ guidelines and requirements and drawing upon review procedures
from other sources and experiences. The re-issued procedures will identify CA investigation and
follow up procedures not covered elsewhere in HAZCON policies.

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5.0 SAFETY ORGANOGRAM & PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGING DIRECTOR
EVANS AKPAN

SAFETY SUPERVISOR
UKOH, SUNDAY

SAFETY OFFICER
EKONG BASSEY

RETAINERSHIP HOSPITAL
.BARKO MEDICAL CLINIC

SAFETY OFFICER
MICHAEL IBOR

FIRST AIDER
MICHAEL IBOR
FIRE WATCHMAN
SUNDAY SALEH

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 PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES

INTRODUCTION

Safe and healthy working conditions are the responsibility of everyone in TULIP COCOA
PROCESSING LIMITED. All employees shall promote safe and healthy working conditions in
TULIP,
The Managers responsible for health, safety, environment and security within the site. He is
assumed to have met his obligations if he is able to work in seeing that:

 The necessary orders are given

 Safe equipment is provided
 The necessary personnel protective equipment is provided
 The necessary actions are taken
 Reasonable supervision is kept

It is his responsibility to promote safety by setting examples in his personal behaviors at Tulip.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

The Managing Director is responsible for the creation of work condition that optimizes the
health and safety of:
 Employees
 Third parties, such as visitors
 Employees of other companies, who are present at company sites, plants and
installations.
put his managers in charge of observing the regulations, he is obliged to comply with, by
appointing them task authorities.

SENIOR TECHNICAL MANAGER

Senior Technical manager is responsible for health and safety in Tulip. He shall make sure that
necessary safety gears, equipment are made available and he shall ensure through his
manager\supervisors and SHE Officer that they are used.

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 In the event of operations involving special risks such as, start-up and commissioning of
refurbished or over hauled equipment or system, he shall be present.

SAFETY HEALTH AND ENVIROMENTAL OFFICER

The SHE Supervisor is responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of all safety,
health, environment and related activities and shall take all the necessary actions to ensure that the
company’s manual for Health, Safety and Environment is understood and complied with by all
employees of TULIP COCOA PROCESSING LIMITED. He shall also communicate the manual to
contractor(s).

Specific Task (for the SHE Officer)

* Review TULIP safety policy and propose improvement

* Verify compliance of the organization with the company Manual for HEALTH, SAFETY and
ENVIRONMENT and the safety instruction.
* Ensure that employees by training guidance and instruction have the necessary comprehension
and competence with regards to:
* The nature of the work and inherent dangers;
* The purpose, the working and use of safety appliances and personal protection equipment.
* Appoint SHE reps, reporting to him.
* Organize in or external instructions and guidance meeting concerning safe and healthy working
conditions.
* Act as company representative in relationship with officials of Local Governments and
authorities with regard to Safety Matters.
* Investigate and report serious accidents.
* Advice on up-date of safety documentation.
* Distribute safety documentation.
* Register issuing of personal protective equipment
* Control whether actions proposed in reports, or safety checklists are properly followed up.
* Register:
▪ Medical certificates
▪ Driving licenses
▪ Specialist certification
▪ Administration of tagging system

In order to ensure that company safety rules and regulation are implemented on site and for on the
spot advice and decision, SHE officers are required to perform the following functions amongst others.
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  Ensure that all fire-fighting facilities are present on site and educate work forces on
their usage.
 Conduct drill at specified intervals thus to ascertain operational readiness during
emergency.
 Ensure that workers are provided with relevant PPE and enforce their usage.
 Carry out regular safety audits of facilities and personnel on site and make report
available
 Report and investigate all accidents on site
 Provide a clear and concise monthly summary of all incidents and dangerous
occurrences.
 Ensure that all subcontractors adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
 Monitor all near miss, unsafe acts and conditions and give corrections to them.
 Ensure effective utilization of the tagging system and evidence of management
control of the work force.
 Ensure that all workers read and understand all safety and operational instruction on
notice boards. This is to form part of the SHE officer's agenda in the daily toolbox
meeting and weekly safety meetings, until it is fully understood.
 Brief new employees and visitors on arrival at site on safety rule/operational
procedures and engage them in video orientation. He will also ensure their tagging
for easy identifications.
 Ensure that PTW are validated and available in a conspicuous place.

FIRST AIDER

Because of the frequency and serious nature of many accidents, the role of the First Aider is very
important. This includes:
• He will be responsible for administering all first aid cases in site.
• He will keep appropriate log of all cases of first aid
• Assessing the situation and injury.
• Identify the disease or condition from which the casualty is suffering i.e. diagnosis.
• Give appropriate and adequate treatment.
• Arrange immediately, for the disposal of a casualty to a retainership clinic or home according to
the seriousness of the condition.

Employee’ Safety Responsibilities

Each employee is expected to accept individual responsibility of accident prevention.
He shall:

1. Familiarize himself with and apply safe work practices, according to industry standards and as
covered in this and related TULIP SHE HANDBOOK.
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2. Use and wear of personal protective equipment as required.

3. Comply fully with all rules, procedures, policies, instruction, etc.

4. Analyze the job as safety requirements; there may have been something overlooked.

5. Immediately report any unsafe condition to supervision.

SHE Representative Responsibilities:

The SHE Representative is responsible for seeing that all necessary arrangements are made to
meet and aid any employee requiring SHE assistance the following

1. Ensuring good housekeeping

2. Safety induction for new staff
3. First aid administration
4. Hazards and accident reporting
5. Safety training facilitation
6. Fire extinguisher monitoring
7. Ensuring office safety and ergonomics
8. Inspection of trucks to ensure environmental compliance
9. Ensuring forklift maintenance report is up to date
10. Enforcing safety principles
11. Create awareness on material safety data sheet (MSDS)
12. Monitor fire extinguisher
13. Ladder inspection

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 6. HAZARD COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
SHE MEETINGS AND TRAINING

Regular Safety meetings and training will be held as one of the means of disseminating safety
information, reviewing targets, performance and objectives and sharing learning points and enhancing
the level of safety awareness amongst workers. Everybody in the organization shall participate at the
level appropriate to ensure full understanding of and contribution to the issues being discussed.

Regular safety meetings at job site will be conducted weekly by the supervisor/safety officer in
addition to daily tool box meetings, pep talks and job safety analysis/task related briefing with
emphasis on safety awareness hazards, precautions in work environments, use of protective
equipment and its value to human lives. The meeting shall be such that the issue of health and
environment are each allocated roughly the same duration.

Supervisors shall ensure that all information on safety is communicated to all staff. The
meetings should be documented and the Managers, Safety Manager and the site Supervisors shall
assist with the co-ordination of follow-ups and implementation.

In addition to safety briefings and monthly general safety meeting, a Safety committee that
should act as the guardian of the SHE Policy and objectives will be constituted. The primary function of
the committee shall include:

(a) To stimulate effective communication between staff and management.

(b) Monitor and promote safety awareness

(c) Report unsafe conditions or practices

(d) Monitor effectiveness of accident prevention and abatement efforts.

(e) Inspection of working conditions, equipment and practices, and Decide measures aimed at
improving any deficiency.

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(f) Investigate accidents and recommend counter measures.

TOOL BOX

The unit supervisor and all personnel being involved shall conduct the toolbox meeting,
the daily morning safety briefing shall be held collectively every morning before the beginning
of each day’s assignment. The aim is to inform all concerned in very clear and understandable
terms the type of work slated for the day, associated hazards and means of controlling or
eliminating such hazards. The briefing shall not last more than 10 minutes.

SAFETY BOARDS/WARNINGS
We have developed an effective means of conveying or communicating safety messages
by signs and symbols as part of our accident prevention program and to enhance SAFETY
awareness. Such signs and symbols are provided and visible at all times in work area and when
is performed and shall be removed or covered promptly when the hazards which the signs try
to alert workers about, no longer exist. All symbols and signs used in communicating safety
messages are clearly and conspicuously posted in areas of possible hazards.

BULLETIN

SAFETY TITBITS, NEWSFLASH, BULLETIN ETC. and other safety publications will be
published to enhance the safety/hazard awareness of workers engaged in the production
process. These publications when received at site should be featured as themes for safety
briefings etc. Enough time shall be allotted to teach messages contained therein to the
understanding of all workers. After having discussed the topic, it shall then be pasted on the
Bulletin or Safety Information Board. It shall only be removed when they are stale.

SAFETY AUDIT PLAN

Monthly inspections of machinery, plant equipment, tools, material, work sites and other
facilities involved in production will be carried out. This will be done with the sole aim of eliminating
hazards and to ensure that these facilities are in serviceable conditions in accordance with applicable
requirements. Any unsafe or possibly hazardous situations will be reported and immediate steps taken
to comply fully with the appropriate safety standards.

Apart from daily site audits by the safety officer and the supervisors in their areas of operations,
HSE audit will be held once every 4 months. Members of the team will include the Senior technical
manager, Production manager etc. The team will inspect all equipment and facilities using a standard
inspection checklist. The audit findings shall be documented and distributed to all action parties for
any possible corrective action.

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 A follow-up audit shall then be arranged to ensure that points raised in the previous audit have
been complied with. Closeout reports shall be written and issued by the safety officer/supervisor if the
conditions spotted and highlighted in the audit report have been remedied.

Audit findings will be discussed in management meetings with a view to generating the
awareness and eliminating the hazards from the work areas.

SAFETY/ FIRE DRILLS

We believe that trained personnel are invaluable assets during emergencies. This is because there
is a clear understanding of what to do in the event of an emergency and what is expected of everyone.
Thus, response time will be reduced drastically to the barest minimum and panic/erratic actions are
eliminated. To generate and sustain a practical approach to emergencies, we have evolved the
following drill plan of action, which shall be used in the course of the production:

v The supervisor/safety officer to enhance workers’ preparedness to contend with emergencies

and inculcate in our workers the correct responses to every emergency contingency drill.

v The established drill procedures will be widely publicized among workers.

v Minimum of two emergency drill will be conducted every year. Such drills include: Fire
emergency, flood, chemical/oil spillage incidents etc.

v Response time and roll will be monitored and recorded by the SHE Officer, supervisor or SHE
representative (as the case may be) at each drill alarm to ensure compliance.

v During the drills the following steps are/will be ensured:

Each section nominates one drill warden each.

 Each SHE Rep shall go around his area of responsibility during drills to ensure no one is left in
the building warehouse, factory, offices, laboratory etc, once emergency drill alarm is
sounded.
 Once the drill alarm is sounded, everyone must move out and gather at the muster points in
appointed groups at designated spots.
 Each group leader will take a head count and report to the drill coordinator (site
supervisor/SHE Officer)
 Basic emergency response procedures should be taught and demonstrated. This shall not
exceed twenty minutes.

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Task Specific Training

In addition, a task specific training should be organized weekly. The training will focus on-the-
job. A trained & experienced person shall handle it. It shall be a program that will be designed
to communicate the hazards abound in the job at hand. The task specific training shall deal on:

1. Grinding hazards and management procedures

2. Hazards associated with welding & fabrications and mitigation process.
3. Painting hazards, dangers & management mechanisms
4. Occupational health & safety in modern office
5. Electrical hand tools use and dangers
6. Heavy equipment / vehicle uses and associated hazards
7. Fire watch and hazards management
8. Occupational health hazards in the work environment
9. Hazard associated with press machine, Kahl dryer and winnower

A re-fresher program shall be organized every six months to enable workers fully attuned to
the hazards and try a way to reduce it to as low as reasonably practicable.

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7.0 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL POLICY

The company drug and alcohol policy shall be in accordance with Tulip Cocoa Processing Nigeria Limited.

• All workers shall report to work fit for duty and not under the influence of alcohol or any illegal
drug, which might affect job performance.
• Any employee who is using a legal drug that might affect job performance shall notify his or her
supervisor who will inform the line-manager.

• The use or possession of illegal or unauthorized drugs is prohibited in the facility.

• The use of alcohol is prohibited during working hours on site.

• The company retains the right of Tulip security to conduct workplace searches and screening to
help enforce the policy.
Violators of the drug and alcohol policy are subject to disciplinary action as to be determined by
human resources manager of Tulip.

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8.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Adequate supply of personal protective equipment, physical and mechanical safeguards shall be
provided to protect workers from hazards associated with their respective job types and from
extreme weather conditions. The distribution of suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
to the workers and renewal/replacement shall be monitored and recorded. Supervisors/safety
men shall ensure that appropriate/correct protective equipment are used as designated.
Inadequacies of such protective equipment shall be immediately reported to the base for
replenishment as soon as possible. Those damaged through normal wear and tear or through
normal work activities, will be equally replaced. When supplied, employees (especially new
ones) shall be instructed on the use of these PPE.

SAFETY HELMET
Only hard hats that meet the appropriate ANSI standards will be worn in the work area. Safety
hats will not be altered in any fashion. Helmets will not be painted. Only plastic hats are
allowed.

PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR
Safety shoes or boot with non-skid soles will be worn in all work areas. Footwear will be
inspected frequently to ensure that excessive wear has not occurred and made it unsafe. Wear
will be appropriate to the location. In some cases, rubber boots with steel toe may be required.

HEARING PROTECTION
Hearing protection will be worn in all high noise areas. A high noise area will be identified as
area where dosimeter measurement is 85 or greater on the DBA scale. The type of hearing
protection to be worn will be determined by the length of time in the area, the noise level, and
the type of work being done. Hearing protection will be issued by supervision.

Industrial Noise: A Risk To Health.

The most under-rated hazard in homes and worksites is noise. This is mainly because of the
insidious effects on hearing coupled with the non-specific physiological changes in the body

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that accompany exposure to noise. There six main sources of noise in worksites namely; the
power generating units and pumps, fluid control system, press area, winnower process
equipment, atmospheric inlets and outlets and plant traffic.

Properties of sound.
This is a mechanical disturbance propagated in elastic medium of such a character as to be
capable of exciting the sensation of hearing. Noise therefore can be regarded as unwanted
sound.

Characteristics of sound.
1. Frequency- this is the number of variations or pressure waves/second and is measured in
hertz. Pitch is the subjective response of the listener.
2. Intensity- This relates to the power or pressure of sound wave. Pressure is normally
measured in Newton/m2 or Pascal (Pa).

Hearing Conservation Programme. This is a unique approach in preventing damage to hearing.

It includes the following:
• Policy statement and adaptation of proper standard
• Plant noise survey
• Engineering and administrative controls
• Personal protection
• Hearing surveillance
• Record keeping
• Analysis and reports of findings
• Information and training
Sound measurement
Human ear can perceive sound over a large range. The quietest sound that can be heard by a
healthy young person is about 0.00002 Pa. while the sound pressure at the pain threshold is
about 200Pa.

This range from 0.00002 Pa to 200 Pa covering some 10 6 units is impossible to scale linearly
with practical equipment. In order to do that therefore, a logarithmic scale called the decibel
(dB) scale is used.
The scale has two primary features:
1. The dB scale is based on ratio between any given pressures to a specified reference
pressure. In acoustics the reference pressure is 0.00002 Pa. This the faintest sound a young
sensitive human ear can hear.
2. The scale is logarithmic. The measurement of decibels is based on a log scale. Therefore,
one sound is approximately twice as loud as other when the difference between the two is

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 3 dB. For instance, two sounds of 90 dB within the same vicinity will have an intensity of 93
dB.
Noise as a risk to health. The effects of noise on man can be divided into main parts; 1.
Auditory effects: Here we have two types of hearing loss—acoustic trauma and progressive
hearing loss (noise induce hearing loss- NIHL). A good example of Acoustic trauma is explosion
and seismic operation in oil industries.
NIHL is the more common type of damage encountered in the worksite and is characterised by
daily noise exposure over many years. The damage occurs predominantly at 4000 and 6000 Hz.
The maximum hearing loss that will result through destroyed cells in the cochlea is 60-dB
hearing threshold limit (HTL).
2. Extra-auditory effects. Extra auditory effects are those effects on involuntary system that can
create changes in body functions such as increased blood pressure, hormonal levels and blood
cholesterol.

Typical Sound Levels

Sources of Sound Sound levels in dB (A)

Soft Whisper 20
Quiet 40
Conversation (one meter away) 60
Ringing Alarm Clock at one meter 80
Ship’s engine room 120
Turbo-jet Engine 160

EYE PROTECTION
Safety glasses are required in any area where potentials for eye injury exist. Safety glasses will
meet ANSI Z87.1 standard. Sunglasses will not be worn as certain that these glasses meet the
aforementioned standards. Contact lens is forbidden in the work place at all times. For more
information on eye protection, the Employee Safety Manual, the Safety Department and
Supervision should be consulted.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

Respiratory equipment, inspection regularly, kept clean and maintained in good operating
condition, will be provided for all employees whose work requires it. This includes sandblasters,
spray-painting, handling particular chemicals or in any situation which could constitute a
breathing hazard. The supervisor shall direct the use of these respirators and also responsible
for training workers in the use.

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 SPRAY PAINTERS: Nose mask should be provided for all spray painters and should be replaced
as soon as they become old or worn-out. Nose mask with cartridges is preferable for painters,
helpers & blasters due to the nature of the job.

OTHER: Workers handling chemicals potassium carbonate and offloading of cocoa beans are
expected use nose mask while working.

SAFETY CLOTHING
Coverall shall be made available to all workers in this project and record kept. The safety officer
to check and to carry out constant inspection. Damaged ones shall be replaced as soon as
possible.

HAND PROTECTION
Hand gloves for welders, fitters shall be made available. A combination type of hand gloves for
all the workers will be stocked at site and distributed as need arises. Workers are expected to
use them correctly and compliance monitored.

SAFETY HARNESSES.
Safety harnesses are a mandatory part of overall safety gear. They protect employees working at
elevations of about 1.8m above the ground levels, and are also invaluable in rescues under some
hazardous conditions. Safety harness, provided and maintained by TULIP and its representatives are
to be used as directed below and under the following conditions or any time at the supervisor’s
discretion. In using a safety harness:
- Its lifeline must always be tied off separately and in dependently as near overhead as
possible and with the shortest line possible.
- For work in tanks or enclosures, wear a harness type belt. It must be equipped with
shoulder loops and the “D” ring at shoulder level for best life position.

WHEN TO USE A SHOULDER HARNESS

v Use when working on any incomplete scaffold or when working on any elevation, platform,
surface or equipment not specifically covered above if there is any possibility of falling or
where scaffolding cannot be practically or safely erected.
v Use when working above handrail of ladders near edges of upper levels, or when working
with back to ladder and no front support.

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9.0 SITE HOUSE KEEPING POLICY
Good housekeeping is the sign of a safe operation. It is impossible to have a safe working
environment when tripping hazard, slip hazard are present. Poor housekeeping also creates
fire hazards. Accumulation of trash is a fire hazard.

Supervisors will ensure that employees are attentive to good housekeeping practices, and that
spills are promptly wiped up, that waste is not carelessly thrown down in the work area, that
the work area is policed frequently to prevent accumulations of waste.

During management tours of the workplace, the state of housekeeping will be noted for action,
if necessary. The following generic rules have been developed to guide in ensuring high
housekeeping standard.

 Keep all materials out of aisles and working areas.

 Return your tools and other equipment to their proper storage place after use, keep them
orderly.
 Clean up immediately any oil, water or other slipping substances that is spilled on the
floor.
 If a ladder must be used near a door or a passageway, it must be properly protected, if
possible, the door should be locked, and otherwise warning signs or barricades must be
erected.
 Always face the ladders, keep both hands free for holding on when going up or down. Use
a hand line or other approved means for raising or lowering tools and materials.
 Use ladders that are of the correct length for the work involved. Avoid overreaching to
either side when working from a ladder. A good rule thumb is to limit your reach to 12"
beyond the side rails.
 Remember that metal ladders are conductors of electricity. Do not place the near
overhead wires. Assume all wires are alive until you are sure they are not.
 Do not throw tools or materials up or down to a workman on a ladder.

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  Never attempt to slide down a ladder.

 Do not use a ladder as a guy, brace, skid or any purpose other than that for which it is
designed.
 Do not place short ladders together to make a long ladder.

 Make sure your hands and shoes are clean, dry and free of any grease etc. before climbing
a ladder.

10. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

Many jobs will involve flammable or combustible materials or tools and equipment, which require
careful handling for fire prevention. There are safe procedures and practice for every job, materials and
piece of equipment, and each employee working with these will receive appropriate instruction and
training. In addition, fire prevention and safety rules are covered in each TULIP section pertaining to
individual’s jobs as needed.

All workers are responsible for learning and following safe practice and for reporting unsafe practices
to their supervisors. Careless disregard for the roles of fire safety and prevention jeopardizes
everyone’s safety and is grounds for disciplinary action.

General Fire Prevention

1. Portable fire extinguishing equipment, appropriate to the job and materials at hand, will
be provided and clearly visible. The number and type of equipment will be in accordance with
local and industry standards. Access to this equipment must be clear at all times.
2. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas. This greatest care should be taken at all
times with smoking materials and all combustibles.
3. Fire exits must be clearly marked and passage to fire exists from all areas are always to be
kept clear.
4. No materials should be stored around the fire doors, lights or heating elements.
5. All materials should be arranged and stored according to their fire characteristics. Special care
should be taken with non-compatible materials. Materials must be organized, always, to
minimize the possible spread of fire.
6. Access to flammable materials should always be kept clear. Clearance between tops of storage
piles and sprinklers, if applicable, should be according local industry standards.

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7. Outdoors, combustible materials should be stored at a safe distance from building. The piles of
combustibles should be constructed for stability, with wide unobstructed clearance all around.
8. The entire work area must be kept clean and clear of all unnecessary materials, particularly
combustible ones. Outdoors, weed and grasses should be kept low and the area clear of all
debts.
9. All flammable, including oily rags packing materials, and like items, should be stored in
appropriate containers to avoid spontaneous combustion.
10. Keep flammable liquids and other combustibles away from any possible spark or flame. Also
see the following pages for detailed information on handling combustible liquids.

The above are general rules for fire prevention and safety. For fire prevention on specific jobs
read related TULIP sections. If these rules are ever unclear, or if any question arises, consult your
supervisor for direction.

Combustible and Flammable Liquids:

As with all combustibles, there are recommended techniques that minimize the hazards involved in
handling these. The following pages give specific information on storing and dispensing a variety of
materials under difference circumstances. Read this entire section carefully with particular attention to
the area pertaining to your work. Be sure you know individual materials flash points any time there is
any question as to the flash points of a given material ask your supervisor.

Combustible Liquids Received in Supplier Containers:

These may be handled in their original containers unless they have flash points lower than 100 degrees
Fahrenheit. These particular liquids may be stored in the supplier’s original vessels, but must go in
properly safety containers (see below) for dispensing.

For Combustible Liquids kept or Used in Portable Containers (under 55 Gallon):

1. Liquids with a flash point of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or less are to be handled in safety type
cans. These must be red, with came of liquid lettered in white. All cans must have flashback
arrests. These liquids include lacquer and paint thinner, shellac, gasoline and turpentine.

2. Liquids with a flash point of 101 degrees Fahrenheit to 200 degrees Fahrenheit are to be
handled in safety-type cans. These are to be yellow with name of liquid lettered in black. These
liquids include solvents, diesel, petrol etc.

3. Liquids with a flash point of greater than 200 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in suitable
containers other than safety cans. These containers must be green with white lettering. These
liquids include lubricating and motor oils, diesel oil, etc. If any of these flammable liquids listed

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 above are to be used temporarily (30 days or less), all the requirements shown above must be
followed EXCEPT the container need not be lettered. Instead, contents may be clearly lettered
on a tag which is then to be securely attached to the temporary container.

For Combustible Liquid Kept or Used in Containers (55 Gallon or More)

1. 55-gallons drums storing liquids with a flash point of 100 degrees Fahrenheit of less or less must
be equipped with a self-closing faucet, grounded without exception and have a bung hole vent.
They must also have a ground wire and alligator clamp for attaching to containers being filled.

2. Portable tanks storing more than 55 gallons used for dispensing liquids with flash points of 100
degrees Fahrenheit or less must feature a self-closing faucets or nozzle. All dispensing from this
tank must be through a dispenser nozzles and grounded fuel hose. They must also have a flame
vent arrestor fill, a rodding unit and a vent flame arrestor.

3. 55-gallon drums storing liquids with flash points from 101 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit must be
equipped with self-closing faucets and grounded there permanently located.

4. Portable tanks storing more than 55 gallons of liquids with flash points of 101 to 200 degrees
Fahrenheit must be with a self-closing faucet or nozzle, with dispensing via grounded fuel hose
and dispenser nozzle. These are to be grounded at their permanent installations and must have
arrestor and rodding unit.

Fire prevention and safety are areas of vital importance. Every employee is responsible for learning
about these area particulars as they pertain to individual jobs, and following safety directives. Be sure
to read safety procedure in other TULIP sections related to your job. Information on portable
firefighting equipment is as follows.

Fire Fighting Equipment

TULIP will provide fire-fighting Equipment according to prevailing local industry standards,
develop a free safety program, and train workers in the safe usage of firefighting Equipment. The
equipment will be available in all work areas, with particular attention to area where hazards exist.
This equipment will be routinely inspected and maintained.
Near use of 5 pounds or more flammable gas or near 5-gallons or more combustible or flammable
liquids there must be, within 50 feet, a fire extinguisher rated not less than 10B.

The equipment is rated with letters, which correspond to basic types of fires as follows:
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Class A fires Caused by fires of regular combustible including wood, paper, rubber,
certain plastics

Class B fire Caused by burning of gases, grease and combustible liquids

Class C fires Caused by fires in ENERGIZED electrical equipment. In these fires, it is

critical to know whether or not the equipment has been de-energized.

If it has NOT, the extinguishing materials must not have

Electrical conductivity. If the equipment has been de-energized, Then
the fire may be treated a class A or B fire.

Class D fire - Caused by fires in combustible metals including zirconium, Titanium,

sodium, potassium and magnesium.

Provision of the equipment shall be according to the following or in accordance with local
industry standards.

1. All extinguishers will be classed according to the letter system shown above. The letter marking
the equipment will show the sort of fires which the equipment has been qualified to handle. In
the case of equipment labelled A or B, the letter may be preceded by a number showing the
extinguishers’ relative effectiveness.

2. Carbon tetrachloride and other vaporizing liquid fire extinguishers are completely forbidden.

3. Portable firefighting equipment must be inspected regularly and kept in good working order.
Records of these inspections and necessary maintenance must be kept, and ANY discharge of
contents should be reported at one to the supervisor/SHE officer.

4. For indoors or protected areas, a fire extinguisher rated 2A or higher will be provided for every
3,000 square feet or in accordance with local regulations. The nearest fire extinguisher shall not
be more than 50’ distant in these areas. In multi-storey buildings, there shall be at least one
extinguisher, rating 2A or greater, on every flour. There must be at least on extinguisher
adjacent to the stairway.

5. Near open flames, welding or burning there must be, within 30 feet, a 10-pound or larger,
carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguisher. Each employee in the area should be trained in its
use.

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11.0 SITE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE

CONTINGENCY PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

A specific contingency plan that seeks to highlight what should be done when untoward
event occurs. Such emergency events include: Fire accidents, oil spillage accidents, flood,
chemical spillage incidents and medical emergencies.

Staffs are required to demonstrate awareness of the emergency preparedness procedures.

FIRE RESPONSE AND FIGHTING PROCEDURE

 Raise an alarm by shouting FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE!!! or you operate the nearest fire alarm
to alert people in the immediate vicinity.
 Fight the fire with appropriate firefighting equipment until help arrives.
 Remove combustible materials to prevent spread of fire.
 Supervisor to muster all personnel
 Check if all personnel are accounted for.
 Give First aid in case of injuries and evacuate to the clinic
 Notify SHE officer/Senior Technical Officer (303,399) by intercom or phone stating:
- Name
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- Location of fire and what is involved
- Time of fire outbreak
- Other useful information

FIRE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

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  RAISE AN ALARM ON CONTINUOUS PROCESS.
 INDICATE LOCATION OF FIRE.
 REPORT TO THE LINE SUPERVISORS, SAFETY
OFFICER

 OFF ALL ACCESSIBLE POWER SWITCH.  ASSEMBLE AT THE MUSTER POINT

 ABANDON AREA OF JOB. QUIETLY
 DO NOT PANIC.  TAKE ROLL CALL
 DO NOT RUN WITHOUTCONTROL.  FIND OUT WHO IS MISSING
 WALK SMARTLY TO THE MUSTER POINT.

 SECURITY VIGILANCE TO BE MAINTAINED.

 SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO CARRY OUT &
CO-ORDINATE FIRE CONTROL & RESCUE
OPERATION.

ü SECURITY VIGILANCE TO BE

MAINTAINED.
ü SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO CARRY OUT &
CO-ORDINATE FIRE CONTROL & RESCUE OPERATION.

 HAVE THE EMERGENCY

CONTACT PROCEDURE
AND CALL:

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OBTAIN THE EMERGENCY CONTACT PROCEDURE AND MAKE NECESSARY CALLS AS
STATED

FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES

• Can the fire be extinguished in less than 2 minutes?
• Extinguish the fire.
• If not, sound alarm.
• Initiate general ER notification procedure
• Switch off all equipment.
• Assemble at mustering point clear of the fire and check roll.
• All fires must be reported accordingly.

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12.0 INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURES
It is the responsibility of each employee to report all accidents including Near miss in the
factory to his immediate Supervisor/production manager/SHE Officer. The Supervisor/Safety
will direct the employee to the clinic for treatment and evaluation, and if necessary referral.

The SHE officer will investigate all accidents. The results will be communicated to the Senior
Technical manager and the management for additional and action required.

All Loss Time Accidents (LTA) will be reported to management within 24 hours of occurrence.
The initial report may be verbal; however, this will be followed with written notification in the
form of the employers First Report of Accident, and copy of the Accident Prevention Review
Board minutes concerning the accident. The report shall take particular care to delineate the
measures taken to prevent recurrence of the accident.

The SHE officer will monitor the number of first aid injuries that occurred to detect
trends and unusual numbers that may require remedial action on the part of management and
the Safety Department. The Managing Director, the Senior Technical Manager and all
Supervisors will make accident prevention a priority. They will be assisted in this effort by the
Supervisor and his assistants. The importance of immediate accident reporting will be
communicated to all employees at monthly safety meeting, and by posters, signs, and other
communicative measures.

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES

 All accidents will be investigated to identify the root causes and imbibe lessons learnt rather than
identifying immediate circumstances and apportioning blames.
 Accident investigation shall be a "fact finding" and not a "fault finding" exercise.
 However, disciplinary measures may be proposed where serious negligence of SHE principles is
identified to have led to an accident, or where it is discovered that attempts have been made to
conceal the root causes of an accident.
 The accident investigation / review report should be filled out properly after the investigation
exercise.
 The accident investigative team shall comprise of:

(a) SHE representative

(b) SHE Officer
(c) Supervisor

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 Monthly accident review shall be publicized, highlighting the accident status for the month,
recommendation made to check reoccurrence and degree of compliance to those recommendations.
The findings/recommendations of the investigative team shall feature in SHE meetings every month to
improve the safety of the employees.

FOLLOW-UP: -
An accident investigation to commence immediately for early feedback

ACCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURES

ACCIDENT

>>>> EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE

REPORT TO:

SUPERVISOR >>> HEAD OFFICE 053-253218

REPORT TO:

SAFETY SAFETY
ADVISOR

>>> Set up investigation panel to determine

causes >>>

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REPORT TO:

PROJECT MANAGER
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

REPORT TO:

MANAGING DIRECTOR

13.0 MEDICAL EVACUATION / RESCUE PROCEDURE:

INTRODUCTION

In the event of any serious medical case requiring evacuation from site, the project
manager or safety officer shall initiate medical evacuation by calling the base on phone. The
casualty shall be given first aid treatment and later evacuated to the nearest retainership
hospital for adequate medical attention.

MED-RESCUE PROCEDURE:

A med rescue operation will take place to prevent death or serious consequences to the
health of the victims, will always take precedence over any other normal operation, and shall be
affected by the quickest suitable method.

A Med rescue from a serious injury on site shall be by mean of an ambulance to medical
clinic in any retainership clinic/hospital in IJEBU-ODE.

The First Aider shall maintain a medical treatment register and medical records per
employee to provide enough medical data for references. (See attached appendix)

The following procedure will be followed in determining what response should be made:

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 Person requesting Assistance

* Call Senior Technical manager/SHE Officer on the emergency number for medical, (399,303), and as
requested.

* Inform supervisor/manager of patient.

* Wait by the telephone/intercom for further instructions

When receiving a request for medical assistance, usually by telephone/telecom link, the duty
colleague takes the following action:

* Fill in check/log sheet, as far as possible, during call.

* Take full details of incident including:

* Name of person calling for assistance
* Employee name
* Contact details of caller (Telephone Number, etc.)
* Name and location of patient
* Type of injury
* Time injury happened
* Condition of patient and any complications.
* Location of caller, (if different from patient).
* Instruct the caller to remain by the telephone/intercom and wait for the call back.
* Alert the operation manager for the ambulance.
* SHE representative must be officially informed about any incident/accident on site usually
within 24hrs of occurrence

MEDEVAC (MEDICAL EVACUATION) PROCEDURE

PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF FIRST AID:

* Stay calm and do not panic, take charge.
* Use your common sense.
* Do not attempt to do too much, if you are unsure of what to do. Note that it may be better
not to do anything at than to do something that will endanger the life of the victim.
* Re-assure the victim at all times.
* Do not move victim unless absolutely necessary.
* Do not allow people to crowd around you.
* Do not leave the victim unattended until a doctor takes charge.

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* Loosen any tight or restrictive clothing around the neck or waist as the case may be to
allow easy breathing and blood circulation.
* Effect evacuation if need be.

TULIP MEDICAL EVACUATION PROCEDURE

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 TULIP

SENIOR TECHNICAL TULIP

MANAGER MANAGEMENT

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER
SHE OFFICER/ Inform Hospital and
FIRST AIDER Confirm Action

Prepare Victim
for
MEDEVAC

Evacuate Victim by
Standby Ambulance
to retainership
hospital

Hospital Prepares report

for
TULIP

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14.0 SAFETY INCENTIVE SCHEMES, TRAINING PROGRAMMES & SITE-SPECIFIC ORIENTATIONS

An incentive scheme, set up to encourage and reward safe practices has been established. The
scheme is designed to give incentive for good SHE performance of our workers. Such awards are in the
form of certificate or bonuses. The awards consist of general safety award, safe driver of the year
award, good housekeeping awards.

The basic criteria for the above awards include but not limited to:
1. Maintaining an LTI free operation
2. Proper and regular sanitation
3. Humility
4. Non-violations of any safety rule within the period
5. Punctuality to work, etc.

The safety department also issues a letter of commendation to the department/section adjudged with
outstanding safety performances.

A system is equally in place for logging SHE violations and follow-up actions. Violators are either
counselled or penalized for the actions. Penalty varies from blacklisting, forfeiture of promotion,
suspension, to termination of appointment depending on the magnitude of the violation.
Unsafe act warning letter shall be issued to any employee found performing unsafe act after previous
oral warning has been given. Repetition of same offence within 30 days culminates in a suspension.
And if upon resumption from the suspension, same employee commits same unsafe act within 30 days
from the time of his return from suspension, it will lead to termination of his appointment.

SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMS

Training in TULIP is an integral part of an employee’s professional development, building

confidence and proficiency in carrying out company’s business. On the job safety training shall be
conducted regularly for the production team. Such training is aimed at enhancing the overall SAFETY
awareness and performance of work by staff.
The safety officer and the site supervisor shall ensure compliance of this policy on site. On the
job training should be conducted. Units/departmental heads shall nominate staff for regular safety
training. The safety manager shall enlist assistance from each department in organizing and
nominating personnel for such training, especially those organized by SHE. Advance notification of
such training shall be published and annual training schedule/program stating the type of course,
course objective, date and those eligible for those courses, should be worked out.

Listed among safety training that will be conducted in the course of production include:

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 Supervisor role in safety management
 Leadership safety training.
 First aid course and re-qualification o
 Fire fighting
 Defensive Driving course.
 Accident Reporting and Investigation
 Unsafe Act auditing Techniques
 General Safety course
 Handling fire alarm duties and office safety course
 fire drill
 Accident reporting and investigation
 Basic safety course

Each new employee shall undergo such training on safety on joining the work force and shall
undertake refresher courses once in a year. These courses shall be handled in-house by our
safety/training manager or by our safety consultants (External instructors). Training shall be
followed up in a manner that does not disrupt normal operations. Reports of such training shall be
made and forwarded to the Senior Technical Manager and safety department, which also form
part of their personal records.

BEHAVIOURAL-BASED SAFETY PROGRAM

This is based on the principles of STOP programmed which in turn dependent on safety principles of:
n All injuries and occupational illnesses can be prevented.
n Safety is everyone’s responsibility
n Management is directly accountable for preventing injuries and occupational illnesses.
n Safety is a condition of employment through medical examination.
n Training is an essential element for safe workplaces.
n Safety audits must be conducted and documented.
n Safe work practices should be reinforced and all unsafe acts & conditions must be
corrected promptly.
n It is essential to investigate injuries and occupational illnesses as well as incidents with
the potential for injury.
n Safety off the job is an important element of your overall safety effort.
n Preventing injuries and occupational illnesses is good business.
n People are the most critical element in the success of a safety & health program.

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15.0 VEHICLES MOVEMENT & EQUIPMENT CONTROL

The responsibility for managing vehicle equipment safely in the facility rests on the Operation
Manager in liaison with maintenance manager. To ensure the workability of equipment systems, all
drivers are trained, tested and certified. Regular retraining and re-qualification are also conducted. The
safety department in conjunction will offer a Tulip defensive driving course for all drivers operating
Tulip vehicles (Hilux; forklift & Trailer) before getting license to drive.

Upon qualification, company’s driving permit will be issued to competent drivers.

Violations could lead into withdrawal. Prior to employment, all prospective drivers are subjected glare
tests. Schedule for regular driving test is available.

The Use of seat belts and driving within speed limits will be enforced. Regular inspections of company’s
fleet will be conducted using standard checklist. Any condition that is rated less must be corrected.

No driving/journey will be allowed outside driving hours/work schedule without the permission of the
Operation manager. No driving of forklift will be allowed except in the event of emergency and only
when so authorizes.

Routine vehicle maintenance to enhance roadworthiness of vehicle is encouraged. Maintenance

schedule and standards are worked out. To minimize exposures on the road

Vehicles are selected based on specific requirement and application e.g. buses for mass transit only,
trucks and pick-ups for loads etc. Transport of personnel in open backed vehicles is prohibited.

Plans for long distance journeys are usually made. For instance, drivers are assigned mates, stop over
points are decided before embarking on any long journey. Road traffic accidents are subjected to
investigations to judge preventability, decide if disciplinary follow-up is needed and identify lessons for
other drivers. Traffic control is enhanced by strict enforcement of rules and position reporting.
Driver’s logbook is provided to record all the vehicle movement data for each day.

*Emergency crew to proceed to the scene of the incident immediately armed with available kit.

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 MAJOR EQUIPMENT AND METHOD OF COMPETENCY TO OPERATE

The speed limit in the site shall be 15 km/hr. Emergency vehicles with operating visual and
audible warning devices may exceed this. This speed limit may be reduced as a result of
obstructions, weather conditions, etc.

It is expressly forbidden to operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Persons
taking medications that alter the senses such as antihistamines shall not operate any vehicle.

Always watch for pedestrians and other vehicles. Do not assume that you have the right of
way. This is especially true when visibility is poor such as during rainy weather. If you are
involved in an accident stop. If there are any injuries give first aid and call for help. In any case,
contact the Operation Supervisor, and your supervisor. Do not discuss the accident with
passers-by or other persons.

The following rules shall be adopted for the purpose of achieving these aims
 The capacity of the machinery will not be exceeded.
 Only designated operators will operate the machinery.
 Machinery will be inspected prior to each shift, and malfunction reported to Supervisor.
 There will be no passengers unless specifically designated by supervisor.
 Energizer machinery will not be left unattended.
 Only designated persons will give signals to operators.
 Vehicles will not be refueled with the engine running.
 Caution will be used around power lines to prevent contact with the machinery.

FORKLIFT PROCEDURES

It is mandatory that all operators must be demonstrably reliable, physically healthy and
qualified through test showing both written understanding of and actual operational
capabilities with forklifts. No other persons should operate forklift, unless authorized personnel
specifically train them.
 FORKLIFTS

Forks will be fully lowered, controls in neutral, power shut off, and Brakes set if the machine
is left unattended. All loads will rest firmly on forks so they do not fall off. Under no
circumstances will personnel ride the forks. Back up alarm will be provided and checked daily.
Drive at safe speeds over rough ground, on slopes, and when turning.

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v PICKUP TRUCKS

No passengers will be carried in the bed of Pickup trucks. These are work vehicles and
not for recreation. Stunts will be avoided. Any defects will be reported to the
transportation supervisor so that the defect can be corrected.

Any item that affects the safety of the vehicle will be corrected immediately or the
vehicle will be removed service until the safety defect can be corrected. The vehicle
operator will make certain that items such as search light, spare tire, lug wrench and fire
extinguisher are in the vehicle and functioning.

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16. SIGN, SIGNAL BARRICADE AND COLOR CODE
Color Coding

Tulip primary goal is to reduce and eliminate hazards and dangers in the workplace, yet caution will
always be necessary in many situations. Color coding is a system, which allows a quick visual warning of
many specific hazards. The system outlined below, is intended to draw attention to situations, locations
and items, which could pose a safety threat. It also identifies fire protection equipment, safety gear
locations and radiation areas.

RED: This symbolizes fire protection and extinguishers, DANGER signs and stop or
emergency controls or buttons. Some examples are fire buckets, fire blanket
boxes and extinguisher systems.

ORANGE: This colour indicates parts of machines or energized equipment, which can cut,
crush or cause other injuries. It is also used to indicate open switch boxes or
enclosure doors, removed guards and similar situations. Exposed edges of
pulleys, gear rollers and power jaws are examples.

PURPLE: This shows radiation areas or hazards. Management approval must be obtained
for use of this colour. Containers of radioactive material and disposal cans for
contaminated material are two suitable uses.

YELLOW: This warns against dangers including stumbling, tripping, falling, bumping or
striking. Low pipelines or beams, unguarded platform edges, pillars, posts, guy
wire covers should all be painted yellow.

GREEN: This stands for Safety and will indicate the locations of first aid and safety equipment
other than firefighting equipment. Stretcher storage, safety showers, safety start
buttons will all be green.

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17.0 HAND / POWER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Every worker needs tools of one sort or another to get his job done and every tools has the
potential for use and abuse. Correct usage of all tools, from the simplest screwdriver to the most
complex power tool is mandatory. Employees will be trained in the safe application of the tools they
need and should address any questions regarding safe usage to their supervisors. All the tools must be
tested at pre-mobilization and completely tagged.

Small Hand Tools

1. All tools are to be used for the purpose intended, they are not to be forced beyond their
capacities or used with cheaters.

2. All tools should be kept in peak condition – sharp, clean, oiled, dressed-safe and ready to work.
Tools subject to impact, especially, need to be kept dressed and free of mushroomed heads to
avoid flying spills.

3. Tools should always be inspected before use.

4. Wrenches must not be used when jaws are sprung to the extent that slippage could occur.

5. All wooden handles are to be kept free of cracks and splinters. The wood must be tight in the
tool.

Power Hand Tools

1. Workers must be trained in the safe usage of power tool before usage.

2. Tools are not to be used in any possibly hazardous atmosphere, such as those thought to be
flammable or explosive.

3. All safeguards recommended by a tool’s manufacturer or by a supervisor must be used. These

could include but are not limited to guards, shields special attachments, goggles and other
protective measures.

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4. All power tools must be double-insulated or approximately grounded and used. If necessary,
with three prong extension cords. Please see “Electrical Grounding” in this section. They should
be unplugged when not in use.

5. Tools are to be inspected each day and tested before loading to make sure that safety
mechanisms are in good working order. Special notice should be given to the rate of flexible
cables. Any tools not in good working order must be removed from service.

6. Tools may only be loaded just prior to their intended firing time. Once loaded, they should
never be left unattended. Loaded or otherwise, they should never be pointed at another
employee. Hands should be kept away from the open barrel end.

Electrical Tool Grounding and Inspections

All electrical equipment must be properly inspected. Grounded and approved by responsible parties in
accordance with prevailing local standards, manufacturers recommendations and the schedule
outlined below. The supervisor must keep records of these inspections, as it is his responsibility to keep
all tools and equipment in his area in safe and good working order.

1. Without fail, all portable electric tools must be grounded. Electrical tools which are not
grounded or are defective are not to be used. Qualified personnel should inspect and if
necessary service equipment monthly.
2. Stationary or permanent equipment must have an electrical ground and must be inspected at
least every three months. Electrical shop equipment, rheostat-welding control boxes, portable
heaters, permanent extension cords, air conditioners and fans are some of the unit covered in
this category.

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Tools

1. Fluids used in hydraulic power tools must be fire-resistant, and capable of retaining their
operation characteristics at the most extreme temperatures to which they might be exposed.

2. For pneumatic tools, check hoses ad gauges daily before using. Only hoses designed
compressed air may be used.

3. Always follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe operating pressures for hoses, valves,
pipe filters and other fittings.

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4. Pneumatic tools must be firmly secured to the hose or whip to prevent accidental
disconnection. If quickie or sharp-on connections are used, they must be dogged or wire to
keep hose from separating.

5. Pressurized hose must never be crimped, coupled or uncoupled. ALWAYS shut off the valve and
bleed down the hose first.

6. Hoses of ½ inch diameter or greater must have a safety device at the supply source or branch
line to reduce pressure if hose failure should occur.

Abrasive Tools and Wheels

All employees using these are to be thoroughly trained in their safe operation. Each employee is
responsible for use of all requires protective equipment as directed by his supervisor and prevailing
industry standards. The minimum protection recommended is safety glasses with side shields: more
extensive gear is generally recommended. The following practices are to be followed.

1. Always make sure tools is in good operating condition before use.

2. All grinders and abrasive machines must be furnished with enough power to keep the spindle
speed at safe levels under all normal working conditions.

3. All abrasive tools must be equipped with safety guards in complete confirmation to both
industry standards and manufacturer’s recommendations.

4. Any bench or floor-mounted grinders must have work rests kept not more than 1/8 inch from
the wheel. These rests must be easily adjustable and rigidly supported.

5. Any tool, which does not meet the conditions described above, may not be used.

Come-along and Chain falls

1. All come-along and chain falls must be carefully inspected before use. Damaged chain falls must
be reported, and can only be repaired by qualified personnel.

2. Always note the load capacity stamped on each set: do not overload.

3. Always position the load properly in the hook. The hook must have a suitable safety latch.
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4. Do not substitute a load chain for a choker.

5. If more than one part of a wire rope must be placed in a hook, individual parts should first be
put in a shackle, and that placed on the hook.

Jacks

1. Position jacks properly and raise load uniformly

2. Never jack metal against metal or against rollers

3. Always use the correct handles with jacks, and these with hands only. Remove handle when
jack is not in use.

4. Always follow jacking with chocks, and never leave a jack under a load unless the load is blocked
up.

Fueling Power equipment

Many pieces of equipment including power tools, compressors, generators, welding machines and
pumps are powered via internal combustion engines using gasoline, diesel, butane or like fuels. When
refueling these pieces of equipment, always follow these directions.

1. Turn off engine

2. Turn all ignition switches to ‘OFF”

3. Equipment being fueled from a portable tank must be grounded to the equipment.

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19.0 WELDING AND CUTTING

One of the most important, yet potentially hazardous operations on the site is metal welding and
cutting. These jobs, involving gas or electric torches, below torches and other flame producing tools
must all be done with the strictest adherence to all safety measures, including those issued here, in
safety and job training, through suppliers and manufacturer’s recommendations and as directed by
supervisors. With proper training and precautions, every welding and cutting job can be done with
minimal risk to your safety and that of others.

When these jobs are planned, it is the supervisor’s responsibility to obtain an approved PERMIT TO
WORK. A sample is included in this section. As indicated, the form must clearly outline all safety
precautions to be taken.

General Safety Provisions

1. No worker may use welding and cutting equipment without full appropriate training.
Supervisors must inform workers of possible hazards involved as well as safety precautions
before work starts.

2. Workers involved in any aspect of cutting, welding or heating are required to use all
recommended personal safety gear. This must always include suitable eye protection. Ear
protection must be worn while working in a bell hole or similar enclosure.
Respirators and breathing apparatus needed in some situations.

3. Supervisors must approve any welding, cutting or burning to be done on previously used tanks,
barrels or metal drums.

4. All welding equipment and process are to be provided with first aid materials, approved fire
extinguishers and other safety equipment as directed by supervisor.

5. Before starting work, each employee must verify that necessary permits have been obtained
and necessary precautions are being observed.

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Fire Prevention:

1. All employees using any form of torch or flame-producing tool must have fire extinguishers
within immediate reach of any potential fire hazard. It is the individual employee’s
responsibility to confirm that the extinguisher is in good working condition.

2. All sparks, flame, hot metal and molten slag must be kept away from combustible materials.

3. The floor and area around the work location must be entirely free of combustible materials,
gases and liquids.

4. Any combustible must be moved to a safe distance, as directed by the supervisor. Before work
may begin. Materials, which cannot be move, must be completely protected with fire-resistant
shields.

5. Catch pans must be used whenever sparks or slag could fall through openings, gratings or other
apertures.

6. Oxygen cylinders, cylinder caps and valves, couplings, hoses, regulators and all attachments
must be kept free of oily and greasy substances. Oxygen cylinders may not be handled with oily
hands or gloves. Oxygen is not to be directed at any oily or greasy object, surface or clothing, or
in any fuel oil or other storage tank or vessel.

Preservative Coatings:

Supervisors must approve cutting, welding or heating of any surface covered by any preservative
coating whose toxicity or flammability characteristics are unknown. The supervisor must determine
these factors before work starts and inform workers of the appropriate safety gear to be used. All gear
called for by supervisor MUST be employed.

Ventilation Protection and Work in Confined Space

Most welding, cutting and heating jobs do not require special ventilation provisions or respiratory
equipment. However, whenever these activities are performed in enclosed spaces, or when sufficient
ventilation is not available through normal means, or in the presence of an unsafe level of
contaminants, or in metal are welding with inert gases, or at any time the job supervisors call for it,
measures must be taken to assure adequate air supplies. Read and follow the information below.
(Please also read the section on Tank Entry Precaution in this section).

1. Mechanical ventilation, when called for will consist of either general or local exhaust system.

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2. General systems must be sufficiently arranged and powered to produce the number and
frequency of air changes necessary to keep fumes and smoke at limits meeting or exceeding
prevailing industry standards.

3. Local systems are to be comprised of movable hoods located as close to work as practicable.
This system must be capable of removing fumes and smoke at their source and of keeping the
breathing zone in safe limits

4. Contaminated air from the work area must be exhausted into the open and away from any air
intake sources.

5. Oxygen cannot be used for ventilation, for cooling, or for cleaning clothes or the work area.

6. Airline respirators must be used when effective ventilation cannot be provided without blocking
access to a confined space. In these circumstances, another employee must be posted outside
the area as a standby to maintain communication and provide emergency assistance if
necessary.

7. Any hot work done in confined spaces with zinc, cadmium, chromium or lead base metals MUST
be done with effective mechanical ventilation as described in regulations 1- 3 of this section.

8. Beryllium is highly toxic. Any work done with this substance must be done with both local
exhaust ventilation and airline respirators.

Tank Entry Precautions:

In production, hot work or other jobs may need to be done in tanks or closed vessels. Under
these circumstances, special provisions must sometimes be made to guarantee adequate air circulation
and unhindered. The provisions below outline accepted procedures for initiating and conducting work
in these situations and must be fully heeded.

The following directives refer work in any area which be entered through manholes or other
constricted openings including pipelines, tunnels and confined passages. Pits or any area where free
movement is restricted are also to be included here as are well situations in which normal respiration
may be hindered by oxygen deficiency, fire, floods, explosions or any other factors, please also read the
preceding page, "Ventilation Protection and Work in Confined Space.

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1. Whenever work in tanks or enclosed spaces is anticipated, the supervisor must pre-plan the job,
fill out an ENTRY PERMIT TO WORK and follow up to see that all safety conditions are met. No
work is to be done without supervisor’s approval.

2. Before work can begin, supervisor must thoroughly review the tank or area involved along with
its protective contents to determine that all required ventilation, respiratory equipment,
protective clothing, fire precautions and emergency equipment have been specified and
provided. The supervisor must consider the construction of the tank, any unique attributes it
may have and its location in the analysis.

3. An effective plan for emergency removal of employees must be developed before any job is
begun.

4. All pipelines, electrical lines, pump other services leading to a tank must be disconnected,
blanked off, be locked and tagged, have the valve off or otherwise made inoperative before
tank is entered.

5. Any enclosed vessel, including large drums, must be cleaned before any work is done.

6. SHE Officer, Supervisor or production manager must be consulted before any employee enters a
tank where there may be a toxic or explosive atmosphere or a low oxygen level. If it is
determine that these conditions exceed the accepted norm for safety, the tank must be
thoroughly flushed with water then rechecked until all safety requirements are satisfied.

7. Toxic, flammable or explosive materials should not be brought into area where hot work is to be
done.

8. No employee may enter a tank without his supervisor’s approval and unit a lookout has been
posted at the tank’s entrance. The lookout must be a trained in emergency procedures and is to
remain at his post unit procedures is completed.

9. All personnel in tanks must wear safety belts a time if necessary due to the position and
location of the tank entry. The belt must be attached to a life line leading out of the tank. If the
tank entrance is too small to allow the exist of a man wearing a waist-type belt, a shoulder
safety harness must be used.

10. Supervisors must approve any electrical services lead or greater than 32 volt in tanks.

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11. Reduced voltage of 2 volts or less must be used when lighting and power requirements cannot
be met with battery lights and pneumatic equipment.

Gas Welding and Cutting – Cylinders:

Compressed gas cylinders pose potential dangers to all on the work site and must always be handled
with care. Every employee must read, understand and comply with all material in this section.

Transporting and Storing Cylinders:

1. Workers are to move cylinders by tilting them then rolling them on their bottom edges.
Cylinders must be not be dropped, struck or allowed to strike each other with force & cylinders
must have valve covers at all times when not in use.

2. In hoisting cylinders, secure them on a sling, pallet or cradle. DO NOT hoist or move them with
magnets or choker slings.

3. Cylinders should always be secured upright, whether in transport or storage. The only exception
and this for extremely short periods only, may be while cylinder is actually being carried or
hoisted.

4. Before moving cylinders, regulators are to be removed and replaced with valve protection caps.
Only cylinders firmly secured in carriers specifically designed for their safe transport are
excluded.

5. Always keep valve protection caps secure and in place.

6. The cylinder valve should always be closed when work is finished or cylinders are empty or to
be moved.

7. Cylinders, hoses, regulators and other equipment are to be protected from damage, excessive
heat and rough or careless handling.

8. Read “Regulators and Gauges” also in this section.

Gas Cutting and Welding – Selecting and Placing Cylinders and Attachments

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1. Use cylinders in the order received from suppliers. Cylinders not in use must have valves closed
and valve covers put on.

2. Regulators and other attachments used must be those specifically designed for the gas and
cylinder in use. Connections must never be forced. Any cylinder containing flammable or
oxidizing gases must have flashback arresters.

3. Never use valve protection caps to lift cylinders. Bars should never be used for prying under
valves or their protection caps.

4. An appropriate cylinder truck, chain or other stabilizing device must be used to keep cylinder
steady and upright while in use.

5. Cylinders should always be kept far away from active welding and cutting that sparks; flame or
slag could not reach them. When this is impossible, they must be covered with protective
shield.

6. Place cylinders in such a way as to absolutely prevent their becoming part of an electrical
circuit. Never strike an electrode against a cylinder.

7. Do not take cylinders holding oxygen, acetylene or other fuel gases into confined spaces.

Gas Cutting and Welding – Treatment of Cylinders and Attachments:

1. Anytime cylinders with attached regulators are not in active use, the valves are to be close with
pressure released from the regulators and hoses. Any regulator not to be reinstalled
immediately should store promptly and properly.

2. If frozen valves must be thawed, only warm (not boiling) water may be used. Boiling water may
open the temperature device.

3. Cylinders may NEVER be used as rollers or supports.

4. No damaged or defective cylinder may be used.

5. A cylinder’s contents may only be use for the purpose designed by its supplier.

6. A cylinder may only be refilled by its owner or by individual authorized by the owner.

7. Only a supplier may mix gases in cylinder.

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Use of Fuel Gas

All employees are to be trained in the safe use of fuel gas

1. Before connecting a regulator to a cylinder valve, the valve must be cracked, or opened slightly
and immediately closed. This action clears the valve of dirt, dust or other particles which could
enter the regulator. While cracking valve, always stand to the side, never directly in front of it.
The valve IS NOT TO BE CRACKED where escaping gas could reach welding sparks, flame or
other sources of fire.

2. To prevent damage to regulators, always open cylinder valves slowly. The valves must be
opened more than one and one-half turns to permit quick closing if necessary. Any special
wrenches required must be kept on the value stem while the cylinder is being used, as gas flow
can be quickly cut off if necessary. Manifold or coupled cylinders are always to have at least one
wrench available for immediate use. Nothing is to be placed on cylinders.

3. Always reduce pressure through a proper regulator, attached to the cylinder valve or manifold,
before using gas through torches or other devices equipped with shutoff valves.

4. A cylinder valve must always be closed and gas released from a regulator before the regulator is
removed from a valve.

5. When a cylinder valve is opened and there is a leak around the stem, the valve must be closed
and the gland nut tightened. If this does not stop the leak at once, the cylinder should be
immediately tagged, removed from the work area and supervisor notified. This same procedure
followed if fuel gas is leaking from the valve instead of the valve stem and cannot be stopped.

6. When a leak develops at a fuse plug or other safety device, the cylinder must be taken out of
service, tagged and removed from the area. At a safe distance from the work area, and after a
supervisor has been notified, the cylinder should be emptied slowly through slightly opened
valve. While cylinders are being emptied, warning signs identifying gas being emitted must be
posted. Before emptying a cylinder of flammable, toxic or corrosive gases, take all necessary
precautions as directed by your supervisor.

7. All components are to be tested frequently for leaks with an approved water-soap solution or
commercial leak detectors. Open flame is forbidden as a test.

Supplementary Gas Welding and Cutting Equipment

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Hoses:

1. All oxygen and fuel gas hoses are to be easily distinguished from one another. Distinguishing
features could be distinct colour or textural differences. Those two types may be
interchangeable. Do not use a single hose having more than one passage.

2. When sections of oxygen and fuel gas hose are to be taped together no more than 4 out or
every 12 inches of hose may be covered with tape.

3. All hoses used for carrying oxygen, acetylene, natural or manufactured fuel gas or any gas or
substance which could be flammable o dangerous MUST be inspected at the start of each shift.
Defective hose must be removed from service.

4. Any hose which has been subject to flashback or shows sign or serious wear or damage must be
tested at least twice the normal pressure to which it is subject, not less than 300 psi. Defective
hose must be removed from service.

5. Hoses may only be repaired with standard repair connectors. Tape repairs are forbidden.

6. All those couplings must be of a design allowing unlocking and disconnecting only through
rotary motion. Those permitting disconnection with a straight put may not be used.

7. All hoses, cables and similar equipment must be kept clear of passages, stairs, ladders and any
area where they could cause a hazard.

8. Boxes used for hose storage must be ventilated.

Torches:

1. All torches must be inspected at the beginning of every operation for leaking shutoff valves,
hoses couplings and tip connections. A defective torch must be reported and may not be used.

2. Torches are to be lit only by friction lighters or other approved devices. Matches and hot work
are forbidden as lighters.

3. Clogged tip openings are to be cleaned only with devices designed for the job.

Regulators and Gauges:

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 Regulators and gauges should be examined at the start of each shift. Those fond defective or
not in working order must be removed from service.

Arc Welding and Cutting

General Operating Instructions:

1. All workers to be involved in are welding are to be completely trained in all aspects of the job,
with emphasis on hazards and safety procedures.

2. All welding equipment is to be inspected before the beginning of each shift, with any defective
equipment reported at once to the supervisor.

3. Whenever possible, all arc welding and cutting jobs must be shielded in order to protect other
employees or visitors to the site from the arc’s rays. Shields are to be noncombustible,
flameproof screens. When shielding is impossible, every precaution must be taken to keep
others from the immediate area and to protect them from direct rays.

4. Whenever an arc welder must leave his work or otherwise stop work for more than the briefest
time, or if the machine is to be moved, the power supply switch to the equipment must be
turned off.

5. Whenever electrode holders must be left unattended, the electrode holders must be placed in
such a way that they cannot possibly contact people or conducting objects.

6. Hot electrode holders must NEVER be dipped in water, as this could subject the welder or cutter
to electrode shock.

Arc Welding Equipment

Welding tong:

1. Only manual welding tong specifically designed for arc welding and cutting and fully capable of
safety handling the electrode’s required maximum rated current may be used.

2. FULL INSULATION against the maximum voltage encountered is mandatory for all current-
carrying parts passing through the section of the tong which the welder or cutter grasps in his
hands. The outer surfaces of the holder’s jaws must also be fully insulated.

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Cable and Connectors:

1. Defective cables must not be used

2. All arc welding and cutting cables must be the completely insulated, flexible type. They must
always be known capable of handling the maximum current requirement of the work in
progress.

3. Cable must be free of repairs or splices for a distance of twelve feet or more from the cable end
to which the electrode holder is connected. Cables with standard insulated connectors or
splices, with insulation properties equal to those of the cable, are not prohibited.

4. If it is necessary to connect or splices lengths of the cable, only substantial insulated connectors
with a capacity equal to or greater than that of the cable may be used. Where cable lugs are the
means of connection, they must be securely fastened to assure good electrical contact. Exposed
metal parts of the lugs must be completely insulated.

Ground Returns and Machine Grounding:

1. All ground connections must be inspected regularly to ensure that they are mechanically strong
and electrically adequate for any required current.

2. Ground return cables must have a safe carrying capacity equal to or exceeding the specified
maximum output capacity of the arc welding or cutting unit its services.

3. Arc welding and cutting machine frames are to be grounded either through a third wire in the
cable containing the circuit conductor or through a separate wire grounded at the current’s
source.

4. If a structure or pipeline is to be used as ground return circuit, it must be determined before use
that the required electrical contact exists at all joints. The generation of an arc, sparks or heat at
any point MUST cause immediate rejection of the structure as a ground unit.

5. If a structure or pipeline is to be used CONTINUOUSLY as a ground return circuit, all joints must
be bonded, and the structure or pipeline periodically inspected by a qualified person to ensure
that no condition of electrolysis or fire hazard exists as a result of such use.

6. Neither pipelines containing gases or flammable liquids nor conduits holding electrical circuits
may be used as ground returns.

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WORK AND FLAME PERMIT

Before beginning any part of any job, all engineers and managers involved in planning must
consider whether a PERMIT is needed. The purpose of these permit is to ensure that all necessary
protective measures are planned into each job. In anywhere maintenance is subject to restriction,
whenever operating condition require special safety precautions and at any point where greater than
usual fire safety measures are needed, permits must be obtained.

The permit procedure is simple. At the initiation of a job, the group described above must
discuss the work involved, examine the site if necessary and together determine conditions under
which the work will be done. Necessary permits are then initiated by the supervisor in charge, and
must be approved by the manager.

As the sample permits show, DETAILED descriptions of the work involved are to be given along
with specific precautions to be taken by the workers. The document must clearly show when and for
how long the precautions are necessary. If any tests for possible health hazards are needed, the
permits must clearly call for these, and show who will conduct them.

Work permits are mandatory before breaking onto any service or process pipeline or other
equipment. Before any work of this sort is done, the supervisor must see to all necessary precautions.
Then the supervisor must tag and lock valves and switches according to the established procedure. All
workers must do the same.

When the supervisor is preparing the work permit, he must consider whether any hot work will
be necessary. Work involving welding, cutting, burning or any work at all with spark or flame producing
tools call for a Flame Permit.

Before beginning work, all employees must verify that necessary permits have been obtained
and approved and that precautionary measures have been taken as indicated. Employees are also
responsible for reading and following information in all material related to those jobs.
Work Permit To Work

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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
A confined space is any space that has limited entry and exit with unfavorable ventilation. A
space with inadequate oxygen to sustain life and could contain dangerous contaminants with
high chances of having high explosive atmosphere.

Before working on any confined space, there will be a pre-job meeting. The person in charge of
the job will explain to all persons concerned with the job the following items: All expected

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 hazards, all equipment and technique to be used and all basic steps to be followed during the
job. The following steps are to be strictly adhered to;

a) Disconnect all piping and tubing into the space.

b) Test the atmosphere for the presence of adequate oxygen 19.%, for an explosive atmosphere,
10% level is the setting on the “sniffer”, check for any other hazardous conditions. These tests
will be recorded, and used for future work planning and any required reference.

c) Empty the confined space and make it as clean as possible. Any residue will be removed. Make
certain that the cleaning chemicals do not of themselves create a toxic atmosphere. The best
and almost all-purpose cleaning agent is a combination of soap and water.

d) Ventilate the space to remove toxic and explosive vapors. Continuous ventilation may be
required in the event that work such as welding, painting, etc. is being done. All ventilation will
be done with air movers; no small-bore air hoses will be used. Air movers will be explosion
proof and will be bonded to the frame of the vessel. Only fresh air will be drawn into the
confined space, the gasses will be expelled away from vessel.

e) Recheck the atmosphere. The same criteria as previously mentioned should be used when
retesting. Stop all forced ventilation for 15 minutes before retesting. If the atmosphere is still
unsatisfactory, repeat steps 3, 4 and 5. It may be that repeating step number is required. No
person will be allowed to work alone in a confined space. At least two persons will be in the
space. At the same time, there will be an observer on the outside with all necessary protective
equipment. The standby person will not be assigned and other duties. Persons working in a
confined space will ear such personal protective equipment as required, and in all cases will
wear safety harness with attached rope of such length to reach all points of the space from the
entrance. In spaces that immediate danger to health and where entry is required without
delay, the persons entering the space shall wear either a SCBA or a respirator with a pressure
demand regulator. This procedure does not allow for deviation.
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER

Adequate will be taken in the handling of compressed gas cylinder. This procedure is produced to
aid in the handling of compressed gas:

v All compressed gas bottles will be stored and shipped with the caps in place.

v All cylinders will be stored in an upright position. They will not be stored lying down. Chain or
other appropriate material will secure bottles in a rack, cage, etc.

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v Butane will be maintained in a NO SMOKING area.

v Combustible material will not be stored in the same area as oxygen.

v Compressed gas cylinders will not be used as rollers even if they are considered empty.

v Bottles will be stored on moisture free racks to prevent rusting of the bottles.

v All bottles will be checked for their hydrostatic test date. Out of date bottles will be rechecked
prior to being put into service again.

v Acetylene will not be used at pressure on the gauge of greater than 15 PSI.

v If an Acetylene bottle is on its side for any time, it shall not be put into service until it has been
in the proper position for 12 hours.

v Compressed gases shall not be used to cool or clean any body parts. A perforation may result
with severe damage.

v Acetylene cylinders will be checked for leakage when they are received from the refill vendor.
A soap solution will be used to check for leaks. If the leakage is due to a fault valve, the bottle
will be taken out of service and returned to the vendor for repair and servicing.

v Cylinders should be kept away from any sources of heat. When placed inside of buildings, they
should be kept away from highly combustible materials such as oils, paint, etc. and away from
stoves, radiators or furnaces.

v Cylinders should be stored in definite, assigned places, away from elevators, gangways or other
areas where they are likely to be knocked over or damaged by passing or fallings objects. Use
cylinder carts.

v Cylinders of oxygen shall not be stored in close proximity to cylinders of acetylene or other fuel
gas inside of buildings.

v Where cylinders are stored in the open, they shall be protected from accumulation of ice and
snow, and from the continuous direct rays of the sun in location where high temperatures
prevail. Oxygen cylinders shall be separated from fuel gas cylinders or combustible, a minimum
distance of 20 feet or by a non-combustible barrier at least 6 feet high, having a fire resistance
rating of at least one half hour.

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v Empty cylinders shall have their valves closed. Valves protection caps shall be in place, except
when cylinders are in use or connected for use. Cylinders must be commuted to be in use.

v When moving cylinders by a crane or derrick, a cradle, boat or suitable cage shall be used.
Slings or hooks shall not be used. Valve protection caps must always be in place.

v Cylinders may be moved be tilting and rolling the, on their bottom edge, avoid dragging and
sliding. When cylinders are transported to on a hand truck, they shall be held securely in
position. Never drop cylinders or permit them to strike one another violently, or use them as
rollers or supports even when empty.

v A suitable cylinder truck, chain or other secure fastening should be used to hold cylinders up
right and place while in use.

v Unless cylinders are secured on a special truck, regulators shall be removed and valve
protection caps shall be put in place when in use.

v Cylinders shall be kept for enough away from actual welding or cutting operations so that
sparks, hot slag or flame will not reach them. When this impractical, fire resistant shields shall
be provided.

v For storage in excess of 2,000 cubic feet total gas capacity of cylinders, a separate room of
compartment should be provided or cylinders should be kept outside or in a special building.
Special building rooms or compartments shall have no open flame for heating or lighting shall
be well ventilated and shall have no other occupancy. Smoking in such storage rooms shall NOT
be permitted.

v The fusible safety plugs that are provided on all acetylene cylinders melt at about the boiling
point of water. For this reason, should the outlet valve become clogged with ice, it should be
thawed with warm, not boiling water, applied only to the valve. A flame or stream shall never
be used for this purpose.

v Acetylene and liquefied fuel gas cylinders shall be stored with valve end up, and not allowed for
this purpose.

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v Fuel gas cylinders in which leaks occur shall be immediately taken out of use and handled in
accordance with the following procedure.

* The valve shall be closed, the cylinder tagged and removed out of doors away
form source of flame of sparks and the supplier, notified. Regulator attached to
the valve may be used temporarily.

* If the leaks occur at the fuse plug or other safety devices, tag the cylinder,
remove it out of doors away from sources of flame or sparks, and leave the valve
slightly open to permit the gas to escape slowly.

* Warning against approaching with lighted cigarettes or other sources of ignition

shall be pasted, notified, and the supplier's instruction for returning the cylinder
followed.

v Acetylene cylinder valves shall be opened slowly, but not more than one and one half(1.5) turns
of the spindle. They shall be opened only with the special key provided by the supplier. This
key shall be left in position on the stem while the cylinder is in use so that it may be quickly
turned off in case of emergency.

v The top of a cylinder shall not be used as a receptacle for tools that may damage the safety
devices in the head or interfere with the quick closing of the cylinder valve.

v Oxygen cylinders and fitting shall be kept away from oil or grease (oil or grease in the presence
of oxygen under pressure may ignite violently) employees shall be prohibited from handling
oxygen cylinders or apparatus with oily hands or gloves. Warnings should

be issued against permitting a jet of oxygen to strike on oily surface or greasy cloths or being
directed into fuel oil or a storage tank that has contained a flammable substance.

v The use of hammers and wrenches for opening oxygen cylinder valves shall be prohibited. If
valves cannot be opened by hand, the supplier should be notified.

v When pressure-reducing regulator is attached, the oxygen cylinder valves shall be opened
slightly at first, so that the regulator cylinder pressure gauge can move up slowly, after which
the valve may be opened all the way. If the high pressure is suddenly released, it is liable to
damage the regulator and pressure gauges. The operator shall be instructed to stand at the
side of the regulator and not in front of the glass-covered gauge faces when opening the
cylinder valve.

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v When the oxygen cylinder is in used, the valve shall be opened fully in order to prevent leakage
around the valve stem.

v Any question regarding compressed gases will be referred to the Fabrication Superintendent or
the Safety Supervisor.

PRESSURE REDUCING

v Pressure-reducing regulator shall be used for the gas that they are intended.

v Never use any gas from a cylinder without first attaching a suitable pressure reducing regulator
to the cylinder valve.

v Before attaching a regulator, the cylinder valve shall be opened slightly to clear the valve of
dust or dirt, then closed.

v In the case of oxygen, the pressure-reducing regulator shall be closed by turning the pressure
adjusting screw to the left (counter clockwise) until it turn freely, before opening the cylinder
valve.

HOSE AND HOSE CONNECTIONS

v Use only hose made especially for welding and cutting to connect an oxyacetylene torch to
gas outlets. Metal-clad or armoured hose is not recommended.

v Unnecessarily long lengths of hose shall be avoided. When lengths must be used, care shall
be taken that hose does not become linked or tangled and that it is protected from being
run over by trucks stepped on or otherwise damaged.

v All hoses shall be frequently inspected for leaks, worn places and loose connection.
Immersing in water under normal working pressure is a satisfactory method of testing.
When worn at a connection, the worn portion should be cut off and connections reinserted.
Cutting the hose and inserting a splice should repair leaks. Repairing with tape is
prohibited.

v Any length of hose in which a flashback has occurred and burned shall be discharged. A
flashback burns the inner walls and renders the hose unsafe for use.

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 v A single hose having more than one passage or hose with a wall failure that would permit
the flow on one gas into the other gas passage shall not be used. When parallel lengths of
oxygen and acetylene hose are tapped together for convenience and prevent tangling; not
more than four (4) inches out of eight (8) inches should be covered with tape.

v Workers engaged in oxyacetylene welding or cutting shall be required to wear goggles

equipped with suitable filter lenses.

v Workers engaged in electric are welding shall be required to use shields or helmets
equipped with suitable filters lenses

v All employees, whose eye arc exposed to flying objects resulting from chipping or similar
operation, shall be required to wear goggles with hardened lenses and side shields.
Employees doing arc welding should wear such goggles under the hood protection when the
hood is raised.

v Where it is practicable, the welding operation should be enclosed.

OXYACETYLENE BURNING PRECAUTIONS

Always call oxygen by its proper name "OXYGEN". Oxygen should never be called 'AIR' and
should never be compared with compressed air. Call acetylene by its name "ACETYLENE" not "GAS".

Never feed oxygen from a cylinder into a confined space. It is unsafe to do so. Remember oxygen will
not burn but it supports and accelerates combustion and thus will cause oil, wood, clothing and other
similar materials to burn with great intensity. Clothing saturated with oxygen, or air rich in oxygen,
may need only a spark to cause it to burst into flames. Test all equipment, including hose, for leaks
before taking it into confined areas, and bring it out with you when your work in interrupted for any
reason, even for a short time.

Never use oxygen for compressed air. A serious accident may easily result if oxygen is used as a
substitute for compressed air. Oxygen shall never be used in pneumatic tools, in oil preheating
burners, to start internal combustion engines to blow out pipe lines to "dust" clothing or work for
pressure tests of any kind or for ventilation. Oxygen or air rich in oxygen shall never be allowed to
saturate any of the clothing, since a spark might quickly start a fire.

When stopping work for an hour or longer, release the pressure in the regulator, so there will be little
chance of any accidental release of gasses when the operator is away from the equipment, safe

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practice requires that the cylinder valves be closed and regulators and hose line relieved of gas
pressure, just as when detaching a regulator.

Do not re-light flames on hot work, in a pocket or small confined space. Always re-light with a striker in
such instances. In re-lighting a flame from hot metal, the gases do not always ignite instantly, and in a
small pocket, ignition may be violent if it is delayed for even a second.

20.0 CHEMICAL STORAGE AND HANDLINGS

Material Safety Data Sheet will be kept in Safe Compartment for all toxic chemicals e.g
CEMENT. The MSDS will be consulted for appropriate First Aid treatment of toxic chemical
exposure.

1) Protective clothing must be worn when handling toxic chemicals or volatile products, which can
cause server burns. If these products come in contact with the skin, wash the affected area at
once with detergent.
2) All chemical containers must be clearly marked. Do not cut, pressurize, weld or expose empty
containers to hear until the containers have been thoroughly cleaned by steaming or method
approved by the manufacturer.

3) Avoid breathing dust, vapours or fumes. Stay upwind of escaping fumes, if this is unavoidable
wear the proper protective clothing.

4) Employees involved with toxic chemicals must receive a thorough medical examination before
demobilisation commences.

INFORMATION ON THE SAFE USE OF CEMENT

The Health, Safety Executive has today revised guideline on the safe use of CEMENT in the construction
industry. This information sheet is aimed at anyone working with or supervising the use of CEMENT in
construction. This is a simple preventative step namely:

• Keep CEMENT off your skin. Employers should provide personal protective equipment and
workers should use it.
• If it does get on your skin, wash it off quickly and thoroughly
• If you get any skin reddening or irritation, seek medical advice; and
• Employers should provide regular health surveillance, which tries to detect any problems
early enough to treat them

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TULIP shall in all its operation observe this new control measures in dealing with CEMENT. CEMENT’s
abrasive properties compound its corrosive nature. This can cause injury when CEMENT-containing
materials touch or rub against the skin, or when CEMENT dust is inhaled. In addition, CEMENT can also
cause allergic dermatitis, which can lead to the individual becoming reversibly sensitized.

21.0 LOCKOUT / TAG-OUT

Lockout/Tag out procedures are mandatory and will be strictly followed. If Lockout/Tag out
procedures is followed, injuries can be prevented. If they are not then injuries can result.
Proper use will prevent the accidental start up of machinery, hydraulic systems, and electrical
systems, which are being repaired or have been out of service or maintenance. This is the
Lockout/Tag out procedure that will be used. Any change will require the approval of the Site
Safety Supervisor.

v The systems will be surveyed to make certain all equipment can be locked out or
secured.

v Inform all concerned personnel of what is to occur, for what purpose and for how long.

v De-energize the equipment power supply, and make certain that it cannot be
reenergized at the power source.

v Attach a lock belonging to the workman to the control of the energy supply, and remove
rotating parts if possible.
 Place a “DO NOT OPERATE” sign on the control
 Only the person attaching the lock and sign can remove them.

v Prior to removing the lock and sign, inspect the area to ensure no danger to other
persons.

v The Safety Department will monitor Lockout/Tag out procedures during routine audits.
Changes to this procedure will require the approval of the Safety supervisor

MECHANICAL ISOLATION
• Binding as a Preferred Isolation Method

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 -The preferred method for mechanically isolating equipment from process lines is
installing blind
Flanges, skillets or spectacle blinds. In addition, lines may be disconnected and capped.
• Double Block and Bleed
--Double block and bleed may also be used to isolate equipment from process lines. --
Carefully check bleed lines to make sure that they are not plugged.
• Single Block Valve
- Isolation using a single block valve is not an acceptable alternative except in certain
specific situation where all the following conditions are met. - The isolation
block valve closes tight, does not leak, and is locked.
-Approved by the Superintendent.
• Valve Lockout
-- All valves used for mechanical isolation must be locked out, either on the valve body or by
Putting a chain through the handle or by other physical means to prevent accidental or
unauthorised operation.

ELECTRICAL ISOLATION
Identify the electrical source and carefully review equipment to make sure that all electrical
energy sources have been identified. Isolate equipment from electrical energy sources by opening and
locking all main power supplies. Lock out electrical equipment at the main supply.
• Lockouts of local switches may leave other portions of the equipment energised.
• If the main power supply cannot be locked out, a qualified electrician must physically
disconnect the equipment from the power source.
Confirm Isolation.

• After the equipment has been isolated from the main power supply, activate local
electrical switches and start / stop stations to confirm that the isolation is complete.
• You must give special attention to equipment connected to alternate power sources.
• In all cases, try to start the equipment locally to make sure that it is properly isolated

Brakes and Audio Signals:

1. All heavy equipment must have a braking system fully capable of stopping and holding the
vehicle at its capacity load weight.

2. Machines capable of both forwards and backward movement must have a loud horn, easily told
apart from other area noise, in good working order. It must be used at all appropriate times.

3. Any equipment with obstructed rear views must have an automatic reverse signal alarm, easily
told apart from other area noise.
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4. No equipment with obstructed rear view may move backwards unless the reverse signal alarm
is sounding or an approved signalman has given the all-clear.

Equipment Service and Maintenance

Required Service Conditions:

1. Only authorized personnel may perform maintenance, repairs or servicing.

2. Before any servicing, equipment must be moved to a safe area guarded from vehicle or
equipment traffic and preferably out of the work area. Otherwise, guards and barricades must
be used.

3. All equipment must be off, shut down, locked out, brakes set and all blades and other
appendages completely lowered or blocked before servicing.

4. All hoisting equipment must be carefully inspected before use. Any suspended machinery or
motors must be cribbed or blocked before a mechanic may work under them.

5. Every employee is responsible for the good working condition of his equipment and tools.

6. Any tank or vessel previously containing flammable liquids must be gas freed and or completely
washed, flushed and filed with water.

7. The mechanic’s truck must be equipped with at least one 15-pound dry chemical fire
extinguisher.

Service Operations:

1. For washing machine parts, only kerosene, diesel oil or safety solvents may be used. Gasoline is
forbidden.

2. All machine parts are to be kept in the clear.

3. All necessary safety gear is to be used, including goggles or other appropriate eye protection
while operating buffers, emery wheels, grinders or in chipping or cutting.

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4. Hardened metal surfaces are not to be truck together. A wooden block or a soft headed
hammer should be used between high carbon surfaces.

5. Electrical equipment must always be properly grounded, with extension cords, outlets and all
related facilities in good repair.

6. Replace all guards after servicing is complete.

7. Read the chapter on tools for more detailed information on safe tool use.

Equipment Fueling
Fuel Trucks:

1. Fuel truck drivers must keep their vehicles in good condition. They are bound by all local
regulations as well as the instructions in the spillage emergency procedure manual.

2. All fuel trucks MUST have reflectors and approved dry cell battery warning lights for emergency
highway use. They must also have at least one approved, appropriate fire extinguisher.

3. Fuel trucks used to transport split loads of gasoline and other fuels must have double bulkheads
and drainage between compartments. There may be no connecting lines between
compartments. Gasoline must have a separate pump

4. Dome openings on tank trucks must have the product name stencilled around them.

5. An outer shield must be placed over fuel truck mufflers. All tail pipes must be extended clear of
the pump and any unloading connections.

6. Never overfill any equipment when fuelling. Do not start engines or burners until any spilled
fuel has been cleaned up.

7. When dispensing fuel, always keep the metal fill nozzle in contact with the lip of the tank.

Cutting and Bending Pipe

1. The bending machine operator must make a daily inspection of all clamps, cables, brakes and
other systems affecting the safe operation of the machine. Any defects must be reported and
repaired by authorized personnel.
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2. All rules on tractor operations as well as those outlined for power machinery are to be applied
to all bending operations.

3. Workers are always to be in clear during actual bending.

4. During cutting, pipes must always be fully supported. In any case where short sections may be
allowed to drop, all workers are to remain clear of falling pipe.

5. No one is to rode pipe being transported to or from bending machines.

25.0 UNSAFE ACT AUDIT PROGRAMME

Unsafe act auditing scheme as a powerful protective and corrective tool to place a check on
actions of people at work, not undermining the importance of safe equipment and facilities will
be vigorously pursued. This is because we appreciate that 90% of injuries resulting from
accidents are caused by unsafe acts and unsafe acts create unsafe conditions. Thus where
unsafe acts are eliminated, accidents frequency becomes reduced drastically and hence makes
the work area safer. The following is the approach to be adopted for a good and reliable
auditing system.

v Safety should be put first

v Stop and look consciously
v Observe with all your senses for unsafe acts/conditions and people at work.
v Consider how safety will be affected by such conditions and peoples' action
v Discuss correctly immediately and act by applying good judgement unsafe
acts/conditions and prevent injuries.
v All safety audits must be recorded and reports of audits should be collated for
review on a monthly basis.

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26.0 HEALTH MANAGEMENT POLICY

The principle of good health during the production process shall be ensured and maintained
during the production. We shall take reasonable care to maintain the health of all our
employees and to ensure that the standard is maintained. It is our policy to protect and
maintain every of her employees from dangerous and unhealthy work conditions, actions and
materials so far as this is within the competence of the company.

To maintain healthy working conditions, we shall ensure that the following regulation is
adhered to:

v All workers shall be subjected to yearly medical check-up (to ascertain their Continued
fitness) as part of our health-monitoring program.

v All expatriates will be examined for malaria parasite and Prophylactics Administered on
six-month basis.
 Driver shall undergo Porto-clinic and glare-glare test once per annum;

v Food handlers shall be tested for TB and other related ailment before engagement and
TULIP maintains an insurance scheme against any liability that may result in the event of
any of its personnel suffering from occupational diseases or any other impairment to
health.

v We maintain retainer-ship with a hospital in IJEBU-ODE. Name of clinic are provided in

the appendices.

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 v Beside the above-mentioned hospitals, we maintain a well-equipped First Aid Box in the
facility, left under the care of a trained first aider who gives first aid treatment to all
employees, in addition to treating minor injuries.

v We shall provide a standard, well-equipped first aid facility on the work site. The first
aid boxes to be over-average equipped shall be left under the care of a first aider who
will give first aid treatment to workers.

The first aider shall also maintain a first aid treatment register and record to provide enough
medical data for reference. Severe cases are however, referred to the company's retained
clinics.

27.0 TASK SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

The following pages contain general safety rules for some specific task. These rules will be used
in the production for following purposes:

- As guidelines for promoting general safety

- As a reminder of what acts are unsafe and what Conditions being hazardous

- As material for bulletin board posting

- As subject matter for decision at safety meetings

- As subject matter for toolbox talks.

GENERAL

v Learn the safe way to do your job before you stare

v No one shall be allowed to remain on the job site while under the influence of alcoholic
beverages.

v Report all job - incurred injuries to the supervisor

v Horseplay and fighting are not permitted

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 Wear suitable protective clothing for the work being performed

v Wear suitable safety shoes in good repair. No sandals or tennis shoes shall be worn on
the job.

v Wear goggles, face shields or respirators when the operation requires them. Eye
protection must be worn at all times in the working areas.

 Hard hats shall be worn at all times when working at high area.

v Do not ride on running boards or stand up in moving vehicles. No one but the operator
shall ride on life truck.

v Riding materials hoists, crane loads, demolition balls, or the Hook shall not be
permitted.

v When lifting material keep back straight, bend knees, and lift with the legs. Get help if
the load is heavy
 Never lean against safety lines or guard rails.

v Never leave an opening unprotected or uncovered. Provide a cover, or guardrails and

toe boards.
 All ladders shall be tied off or anchored to
scaffolding
 Drums, boxes, chairs etc. shall not be substituted for ladders

v Never leave tools or materials where they could fall or where they may cause someone
to trip.
 "No Smoking" and other warning signs shall be obeyed.
 Compressed air tools or hose nozzles shall not be pointed at persons.

v Help promote good housekeeping. This includes the disposal of lunch, bottles and
personal scrap.

v Do not use paraffin or petrol to start fire or for cleaning purposes.

v Learn where fire extinguishers are located and how to use them.
 Do not climb or descend a ladder with anything inn your hands
 Defective tools and equipment shall be reported and turned in.
 Loads on trucks, tractor and buggies shall be safety secured before being moved.
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 v Indiscriminate throwing of materials from scaffolds or other high places shall not be
permitted.

v Beware of moving machinery or of machinery or equipment that may start up at any

time while you are working nearby.

v Obey warning tags; they are there for a purpose. Be alert for electrical lines, electric
rails, pipelines, etc.

v When work must be done on an electrical or power line, the man doing the work and
his supervisor shall be responsible for locking out safety switches (after proper
arrangements have been made) and for removing the lock after the work is completed
Check your permit to work.

v Operate only the equipment you are authorized to use.

v When driving a vehicle, obey all laws and regulations governing its use.

v Report hazardous conditions to your supervisor without delay. Call for suitable
safeguards.

v Report all injuries, no matter how slight they seem, so that arrangements can be made
for medical or first aid treatment.

v Learn "First Aid". They could save another person's life or your own.

v Running at any time on facility is strictly prohibited.

GENERAL

v Only the person authorized to do so by his/her supervisor shall operate all heavy
equipment e.g. forklift

v Operators shall take signals from one person only. When taking signals, do not move
machine unless signal is fully understood.

v All petrol and fuel oil motors shall be shut down for refueling; petrol tanks shall be filled
with safety type cans.
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 Before starting to hoist, be sure there are no kinks in the chain, cable or rope.

v Cable hooks shall be inspected often. When one becomes bent, it should be replaced
rather than straightened out, as it has been weekend.

v Guards and safety devices (including machine guards) shall be in place and in proper
condition.

v See that tools such as hammers, sledges, screwdriver, wrenches, etc. are not left on the
floor or near the working rotating equipment as this may fall or be knocked off and
cause injury.

v No one but the operator shall ride on forklift, trucks and vehicles

v Operators of forklift shall allow no one to ride on the hitch of equipment that they might
be moving.

v The operator shall examine his/her machine every shift and any evidence of loose gears,
keys, runway, railing or defective warning bells, switches or cables shall be immediately
corrected.

v The operator shall not eat, read or smoke while he/she is actively engaged in operating
his/her equipment or operates the equipment when he/she feels physically unfit.

 Suspended loads shall be controlled with tag lines

ELECTRICIANS

v No electrical work should be done alive which can be done dead.

 For safety, all wires should be handled at all times as though they are alive.
 Only cables of heavy-duty type should be laid on the ground.
 Even though the voltage is not high, take no risks.
v Warn others working in the area of any electrical hazard of which they might not
be aware.
v Before closing a switch, check to see if a permit is required. If so, ensure that you
read and fully understand the instructions and have full knowledge of the circuit and the
switch. Be sure nobody is in position to be injured when the switch is closed.

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 v Before repair work to motors or circuits is begun, fuses should first be removed from the
starting box or switch, and a danger tag placed on the switch to warn everyone that
repair work is being done. The switch should be locked open. When work is completed
the tag and lock remove and protective covers replaced.
 Never leave any electrical job unless it is in safe condition for others.

v Special precautions should be observed where areas might be occasionally or constantly

wet. Some of these are:

* Switch should be placed on high ground, a dry platform should be provided on

which workmen can stand when operating the switches.

* Extra precautions should be taken to see that no bare wire is used.

* Light sockets should be non-metallic

v Switches should be off the enclosed, safety type and should be earthen.
v Temporary lighting should furnish sufficient illumination for safe working conditions.

PAINTERS

General

Three things cause most disabling injuries to painters:

* Fall from scaffolds and other elevations

* Striking objects and structures, or being struck by them

* Slips and falls on the same level

 Spray guns should be adjusted to avoid excessive spray mist in the air

v Proper facilities should be available for storing, mixing and handling of paints and
solvents.

v If ventilation is not adequate to remove fumes or mist, use approved respirator

equipment.

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 v Walking and working areas should be kept free from slippery paint accumulations.

v Paints and solvents should be kept in storage cabinets especially designed to comply
with the highly flammable liquids and liquefied petroleum gases regulations 1972 and
other local regulations.

v Operators should have available and know how to use approved fire extinguishing
equipment.

v Be careful how you lift. If it is more than you think you can handle, get help.
Keep your back straight. Lifting your leg.

TRUCKS AND LORRY DRIVERS

v All vehicles shall come to a complete stop at all gates

v Posted speed limits shall be obeyed, safe speed limits shall be observed.

v Be alert to the movement of any other equipment that could strike your vehicle. Take
care to avoid colliding with forklift and facility equipment, which, if damaged, could
cause an interruption of plant processes.

v Where a number of employees and various types of equipment are working, vehicles
should be fitted with a reversing beeper to give warning.

 Workers should not be permitted in the back of vehicles.

v Stay at safe distance from drainage side. The earth may not support the added weight
of your cab.

v Safe helmet shall be worn on during construction, except when you are under the
protection of your cab.

v You should have a suitable fire extinguisher in operating condition in your vehicle.

v Report all mechanical defects at once and see your vehicle is in safe operating condition.

v To avoid overhead lines or other low clearances, the bed of the lorry should be lowered
as soon as the vehicle clears the dumped load and before moving off.
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 v While the lorry is being loaded, it should be marked so that the bucket does not swing
over the cab or seat. If the vehicle cannot be so located and does not have a protective
canopy over the cab, the driver should dismount and stand clear of the vehicle and
bucket.
 Loads that may shift should be lashed or blocked.

 The bulk and weight capacity of the truck should be observed.

v If materials extended beyond the end of the vehicle, a red flag (or at night, a red light)
should be fastened to the end of the materials. No materials should extend over the
sides.

v When you leave your lorry, particularly during loading or unloading operations, the
brakes should be securely set or the wheels blocked to prevent any unexpected
movement.

v All accidents involving your vehicle should be reported at once to supervisor.

Remember to get the names and addresses of any accident.

v At all times have in your possession a valid operator's license. When driving a vehicle on
or off the construction site, obey all laws and regulation governing its use. It is
estimated that unsafe acts of drivers can be identified as the cause of about 85% to 90%
all motor vehicle accidents, while about 10% to 15% is caused by mechanical failure.
Responsibility for the prevention of accidents includes more than careful observance of
traffic rules and regulation. Drivers should drive defensively in a manner to prevent
accidents, regardless of faulty driving or operation or equipment on the rail of others.

LABOURERS (CONTRACTOR)

v Handles of picks and shovels should be free from splinters and securely fastened to the
head. When swinging a pick make sure that no one is near enough to be struck. Twelve
(12) feet spacing between workers is recommended when using a pick in trench work.

v Do not run with a wheelbarrow particularly with the handle in an upright position.
Wheelbarrow should not be overloaded, especially on ramps. Guide again striking

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 hands or knuckles on edges of doorways, columns, stacked material, etc. when guiding a
wheelbarrow.

v In operating heavy tools at a level higher than the feet, it is often possible to support the
tool from detached object or support in order to safeguard the feet.

v Pressure should be released from air hose before breaking connection in order to avoid
the hazards of flying particles and the possible "whipping" of the hose itself. Make sure
air hose connections are tight, wire or chain them together to prevent accidental
uncoupling.

v Operators of pneumatic and those working close to such operations shall wear eye
protection.

v Hammers should be equipped with safety tool retainers to prevent tools flying
from sockets when power is applied.

v No one but the operator is to ride on lift trucks.

v In lifting, remember to keep the back as straight as possible. It may be far from vertical,
but should not be arched. Lift with the legs, not the back.

 Wear eye protection, head protection and safety footwear all times.

 Wear rubber boots when pouring concrete or other paving.

v Wear rubber gloves and faces shields when doing any acid cleaning or using solvents.
 Bend or pull nails when stripping formwork.

PIPE FITTERS

General

v Do not walk, crawl or stand beneath suspended loads at all times or pass between
swinging loads and fixed objects.

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v Do not pipe material or equipment so that it obstructs safety equipment, firefighting
equipment, exist, electrical panels, switch boxes, etc. These things must be kept free of
obstruction at all times. Aisles and roadways must be kept clear.

v Be as familiar as possible with surrounding areas, presence of other workmen, and

operations so that you can foresee possible dangers. Be familiar with fire extinguisher
stations and first aid locations.

v Properly barricade floor openings, open manholes, machine foundations and pits for
repair purposes etc., and close them as soon as possible. Where the lighting is poor, a
red or yellow light should be installed in addition to the barricade.

v Flammable liquid such as petrol, solvents etc., must be handled in approved safety
containers with flame arrestors. Petrol or carbon-tet will not be used for cleaning
purposes

v Use the right tool for the right job. It is easiest and safest. Never hammer with a
wrench, pry with file etc. Be sure wrenches are the proper size.
 Observe all signs, barricades etc., concerning radiographic and x-ray work.

v When using a wrench or pinch bar etc., position yourself so that if the tools slip you will
not fall or otherwise be injured.

v If oil, grease, paint or any other slippery substances are spilled on the floor, wipe them
up immediately or use approved absorbents so that you or others will not slip or fall.

v Operate only equipment that your supervisor has authorized you to use and only in the
areas in which you have been directed to work.

 All safety guards must be in place before operating any machine or equipment.

v Never tie down, block out or otherwise make inoperative any type of safety device or
guard.

v Stay well in the clear of loads being moved or handled by any type of safety device or
guard.

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v Do not attempt to brake or slow down moving machinery with your hands or a
makeshift device. Use the machine brake if it has one, otherwise wait for it to stop of its
own accord.

v Avoid wearing oily or paint soaked clothing. If your garments become coated with such
substances, keep away from fires or operations where hot metal or sparks may ignite
the clothing.

v When assembling pipes with crane or hoist, always have sufficient number of hangers to
fully secure it before unhooking the crane or hoist.

v All tools, whether company property or personally owned, should be maintained in first
class condition. Tools with loose or mushroomed heads or defective handles should be
repaired or replaced immediately.

v When welding, burning etc., in confined areas, special means of ventilation may be
required. Check with your foreman before working in such areas.

v Makeshift device as a work platform or for access to other elevations must not be used.
Use ladders or approved type scaffolds for such work.

v When using "C" or other types of holding clamps; be sure they are sufficiently tight
to prevent slippage of materials. Do not over tighten by using a pipe or wrench for
additional coverage.

v Only authorized personnel are permitted to do electrical work. Do not use electrical
extension cables weld leads etc., unless they are properly insulated.

v When using air tools, always turn off the air at the outlet to relieve pressure before
disconnecting hose.

v When handling material with hoist or crane, avoid pulling the material toward you.
Push it from you. You will then be in a position to get in the clear, should the need arise.

v Never use your fingers to check the alignment of condition of holes, flanges, pipe etc.

v Only qualified welders shall weld supports for staging or scaffolding or making welds
attaching lifting hitches, lugs, etc. Avoid any prying action on weld supporting
scaffolding

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 v Make frequent inspection of chisels, points, etc. and striking tools for mushrooming,
spills, cracks etc. Do not use any such tools that are in bad condition. Turn them in for
repair or for scrapping. Do not weld on hand hammers, sledges, wrenches or any other
hardened steel tools.
 Keep air hose, electric cable, clear of hot slag, and lead or other hot materials.

v When you are relieved from a job that has unusual, partially concealed or concealed
hazards, immediately inform the person relieving you that such hazards exist. Be
specific.

GRINDING

v All abrasive stones or discs shall be equipped with approved type guard. If necessary to
remove guard temporarily to get a fillets or other close areas specific authorization must be
granted by the foreman. Guards must be replaced immediately upon completion of that
portion of the work.

v Inspect the stones and discs daily for any cracks or defects. Where any damage is evident,
the stone should be removed from services.

v Avoid dropping the grinding on the floor or bench, bumping against materials or other
careless handling, which may damage the stone. A stone that has been dropped should be
checked for damage.

v Make smooth grinding contact with the work. Avoid "Bumping" or impact action. Do not
put portable grinders into comers, etc., the stone may shatter.

 Never force grinding so that the motor shows noticeable or the work gets hot.

 Allow the wheel to run idle a fez second before applying to the work.

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28.0 SCAFFOLDING PROCEDURES

Falls are responsible for most of all Lost Time Accidents. Because of the potential for a
disaster as a result of a fall from height, the guides have been developed to prevent accident in
the course of the production.

 All scaffolding will be checked by the SHE officer at the start of each and end of
installation.
 Scaffolds must be constructed to support at least four times the maximum intended
load of scaffolds without permission of supervision.
 Employees must not alter scaffolds without permission of supervisions.
 All planking must overlap a minimum of 12”. All scaffolds will be secured with #9
wire. Planks must overlap the end of supports by not less than 6” nor more than
12”.
 Personnel working on scaffolding without standard guardrails will wear safety
harness.
 All tools must be secured so they do not become a tripping hazard or fall from the
scaffolding.
 Rails will not be constructed from rope. Approved small diameter wire rope will be
used for proper handrails.
 Scaffolding should be erected level. Suspended scaffolding that is erected of
brackets should be properly braced to the scaffold brackets so there is no movement
of the scaffold material.
 The type of scaffolding to be used will be determined by the type of job that is being
done, and by Supervision. All scaffolding will meet Tulip basic criteria.
 The footing for scaffolds shall be sound, rigid and capable of carrying the maximum
anticipated load without settling or displacement.
 Loose bricks, concrete blocks, or scrap lumber shall not be used to support or level
scaffolds.
 Scaffolds shall be erected at close distance to a building or structure
 All poles shall be set and maintained plumb for the full height of scaffold
 Where personnel are required to work or pass under a scaffold platform, a screen
shall be installed between top rail & toe board of platform guardrail.

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29.0 WORKING AT HEIGHTS PROCEDURES

FALLS FROM SCAFFOLDS AND OTHER ELEVATIONS

Accidents of this type frequently occur when scaffolds are raised or lowered or moved from one place
to another or when painters are climbing around them or reaching from them. We shall always ensure
that:-

* Inspect scaffolds before use. Make certain that all scaffolds on which you work are properly
erected, safe and strong enough to carry the load.

* Do not overload scaffold

* Use hand lines to raise or lower tools and material

* Do not use ladder, boxes or makeshift devices on top of scaffolds to increase height.

* Check each scaffold board for firm bearing and sufficient

* Do not allow hand lines to dangle from scaffold boards.

* Lean to scaffolds is prohibited

* Lock caster wheels before ascending mobile scaffolds.

• Do not over-stretch yourself. Move your position

• At a height of about 1.8m above the ground, a worker should use a body harness.

SLIPS AND FALLS

v Remove wastes and clusters to designated areas.

v Guard or fill holes and openings around places where work is in progress.

v Clean up all spilled oil, grease, paint and other materials at workstation and access way.

v The body harness offers protection to personnel in relation to slip/fall from height.

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30.0 EXPLOSIVES & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING

v In carrying loads with other workmen, always give adequate warning of any action on your
part, such as dropping your end of the load.

v When lifting. Bend the knees and keep the back nearly straight, then grasp the object firmly
and rise by straightening the legs. In this way, the leg muscle does the work and strain is
relieved from the weaker back muscles. Always get help for lifting where the load is too
heavy for one person.

v When piling material, build a solid sturdy pile. Make sure that is a firm foundation, and do
not pile the material so high that unsteady pile results. In piling pipe, or other materials
that may roll, be sure to use a sufficient chock at the base of the material.

v Keep hands and feet clear of pinch points. Be alert for "nesting" or rolling of materials as it
is raised or lowered for landing on skids, blocks or buggies.

v Use a hoist or crane where loads are too heavy by hand.

v Maintain a good handhold and footing when handling material by hand, be alert for sharp
edges and burns or materials that may be hot from burning, welding, grinding etc.

v When turning materials with a hand dog or pinch bar, position yourself so that if the tool
slips, you will not fall or otherwise be injured. Be certain that you know the safe method of
turning materials.

v Avoid overloading equipment or lifting devices. Place chains and hooks so that loads are
equally distributed and balanced. The blocks and trolley must be directly over the load. See
that loose bolts, washers, nuts, block etc, are off loads before they are moved.

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31. Explosive and Hazardous Material Handling

Flammable liquids. Most of the flammable liquids used in industries today are solvents e.g. xylene,
alcohol, chlorobenzene, kerosene, gasoline etc. Most are volatile and it is their vapourcombined air
that ignites and burns. The rate of evaporation varies with every substance but increases with
temperature. Flammable solvents vaporise easily to form mixtures in open or closed containers, that
when leaks or spills occur or when heated. When the flash point is reached the mixture with air
produces a flame if the source of ignition is present. The sources of ignition are hot surfaces, sparks
from electrodes, electric equipment.

Gas cylinders. Flammable gases have flash points below room temperature and will easily form
explosive mixture with air within certain limits known as lower/upper explosive limits. Gas, which
escapes from safety valves may also ignite and burn with a shorter flame depending on the pressure
and nature of gas.
To avoid fire/explosion from gas cylinder these precautions should be in place:
--Cylinders containing combustible gases should be stored separately from other filled gas cylinders in a
well-ventilated environment above the ground level.

--Leaking or damaged cylinders should not be used to store gas.

--Gas cylinders should be stored and used in an upright position.
--In case of fire outbreak gas should be stopped at the source.
--Do not allow naked flame or smoke where flammable gas cylinders are stored or used.
--Read and understand the MSDS of the gas.

Dusts
These are combustible solid material in finely divided form. Dusts can explode on contact with flame or
hot objects, sparks from mechanical or electrical sources or by spontaneous combustion. Dusts usually
become air-borne through vibration of machinery and manual sweeping and cleaning of industrial
environment. Dust explosion can be discouraged in a factory by considering the following:
--Scrupulous cleaning of the working environment by using portable vacuum cleaner.
--Control of vibration that encourages air-borne dust through mechanical means
--Installation of exhausts ventilative system at the sources of emission of dusts
--Prohibition of smoking or the use of any naked flame within and in the immediate working
environment.
--Explosion relief equipment or alternatively explosion suppression equipment should be installed in
factories whose processes produce air-borne particles and materials.

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 Explosive hazards & their classes
There are several hazards in work environments, which constitute accidents in several ways. There are
about nine hazard classes namely:

Class 1
Div. 1.1. These are explosives, which have a mass explosion hazards. A mass explosion hazard is one,
which affects almost the entire load instantaneously.
Class 1
Div. 1.2. These are explosives, which have a projection hazards but not a mass explosion hazard.
Class 1
Div. 1.3. These are explosives, which have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard, minor
projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard.
Class 1

Div. 1.4. These are explosives presenting minor explosion hazards. Effects are largely confined to the
package and no fragment projection of appreciable size or range is expected.
Class 1
Div. 1.5. These are very insensitive explosives. This division has mass explosion hazards but is so
insensitive there is little probability of initiation during transition.
Class 1
Div. 1.6. These are extremely insensitive articles, which do not have a mass explosion hazard. This
division demonstrates negligible probability of accidental initiation.

Class 2
Div. 2.1. Flammable Gas: Compressed gases, which are flammable. Flammable gases may be corrosive
or toxic. Vapours will travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Many of these gases are heavier than
air and spread close to ground causing vapour explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.
Class 2
Div. 2.2. Non-Flammable Gas: Compressed gases which are not flammable, but which may be
corrosive or toxic. These gases can cause suffocation by oxygen displacement. They do not burn readily
but may support or accelerate a fire. High-pressure containers may explode in the heat of a fire.
Class 2
Div. 2.3. Poison Gas: Compressed gases or high vapour pressure liquids, which are extremely toxic.
These gases can also be flammable and/ or corrosive. Even a low-level exposure can be harmful or fatal
or fatal if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

Class 3
Flammable / Combustible Liquids: Flammable liquids give off vapours, which will travel to a source of
ignition and will flash back. Some vapours can be poisonous if inhaled or absorbed through skin. These

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liquids may be toxic and / or corrosive. Combustible liquids may be ignited by heat, spark or flames but
have higher flash point and require more effort to ignite.

Class 4
Div.4.1. Flammable Solids
Div.4.2. Spontaneously Combustible, Pyrophoric Div.4.3.
Dangerous when wet materials.

They all may ignite and burn if exposed to heat, flame, shock, friction, air, water, or by selfheating.
May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. These materials may burn rapidly with a flareburning effect and
may produce flammable or toxic gases. When involved in a fire these highly reactive materials may
burst their containers and should be treated as explosives.

Class 5
Div. 5.1. Oxidizers / Organic Peroxides: Class 5 materials will ignite wood, oil, fuel, paper or other
Div. 5.2. Organic materials and may promote or accelerate fires to the point that containers may
explode. Reactive with skin and clothes but not a vapour hazard unless fire is involved.

Class 6
Poisonous Materials: Material in this class can be toxic or poisonous liquids or solids and are primarily
hazardous by skin contact or ingestion. Inhalation dangers exist if fire is involved or when dust is
airborne. May be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. They include infectious
substances, harmful & poisonous substances.

Class 7
Radioactive: These materials produce harmful radiation, which may not be detected without special
equipment. Undamaged packages are safe; damaged packages can cause external radiation exposure.
Do not handle.

Class 8
Corrosive Materials are acids or bases in either liquid or solid form, which produces severe damage to
skin on contact.

Class 9
Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials are those, which do not meet the definition of any other hazard
class.

Conclusion

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Employers and employees should be kept constantly informed by the fire industrial safety department
of the hazards inherent in the job they do and the potential of destroying lives and properties if
combustible materials and systems are not adequately controlled, handled & maintained. Ensure the
provision of adequate training for employees as well as firefighting equipment. Water hydrants should
be installed in every factory using or handling combustible materials or processes. ‘NO SMOKING’ signs
should be pasted conspicuously in areas in the factories where combustible materials are used. On a
general note, do not use chemicals if container labels are missing or illegible. Do not use contaminated
mixing or measuring equipment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling hazardous materials.

31.0 JOURNEY MANAGEMENT PLAN

This procedure details are meant to act as a guide to all personal visiting/travelling to the site(s) both
internally, from within Nigeria and from Overseas.

JOURNEY MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES

v To provide a guide to all personnel visiting/traveling to sites and other locations both internally
(from within Nigeria) and from overseas.

v To promote safety and security of personnel during travels (Land, Air and Sea) and prevent
accidents.

v To achieve efficient use of transportation resources (vehicles, speedboats, barges, Tugboats etc)
and reduce undue exposure.

v To ensure adherence to client standard rules on journey management practices.

v To promote single point responsibility and ownership for transportation related activities.

JOURNEY MANAGEMENT VIOLATIONS

The decisions to let personnel travel (by land, Sea or Air) should only be taken after alternatives that
will eliminate the need to travel at all have been investigated. Where telephone, fax or email can
achieve the same objective and no need for physical contact is essential, traveling should be avoided.

The following actions shall be deemed violations of journey management plans. Such violations
and/or deviations shall be monitored and defaulters shall be made to face appropriate
sanctions.

- Driving a vehicle or vessel without authority and competence.

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- Operating a vehicle or vessel outside controlled hours (it is an Offence to sail/drive between the
hours of 18:00 and 06:00 Without appropriate approval) - Failure to depart or return on time to
base.
- Deviating from a reasonably direct route to a destination.
- Tampering with "Vehicle Accident Prevention Systems, VAPS" In order to make it ineffective.
- Making false entries in journey management forms.

32.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Different kind of wastes are generated in our operations among which are scrap metals, used or
disused oils and fuel, cocoa shell, ashes, plastics, papers and effluent waster etc.
Due to sensitive nature of our jobs and the environment in which we work, two methods shall be
adopted for efficient waste management

 Proper Waste Disposal

 Waste minimization
Any waste generated in our operation shall be inventoried and kept in designated places, sealed and
disposed by a register waste collector either from OGWAMA (non-hazardous waste) or OGEPA
(hazardous waste). No waste shall be carelessly disposed around work site. In line with our policy of
minimizing as much as possible, the impact on the environment in which we operate, great care will be
taken to ensure our policy is adhered to. The responsibility shall be taken by the Safety Manager in
conjunction with Project Manager to see that all waste generated are managed.

To avoid pollution with garbage and to prevent accident in our work areas and campsites, the Company
adopts a system of disposing of waste matter and off cut materials and making it the responsibility of
everyone at work place.

The following measures will be taken in disposing waste during the course of our operation.

All the waste matters will be collected treated and handled as follows: -

Type of Waste Method of Handling

Scrap Metals To be collected in metal bins, transported to ADDAX

Generated in ADN - A Topsides Fabrication. dump in site and disposed as agreed by Client.

Used or disused to be segregated and collected in leak proof fuels

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 Oils: Containers with tight fitting lids. The container will be transported to
near by dumpsites and incinerated.

Sewage and Waste To be trapped in purpose build sewage collectors, treated with
appropriate chemicals to environmentally acceptable extents and
disposed to earth.
A large number of fly-proof bin or containers shall be placed in all food establishments, work site,
houseboat and campsites, to maintain cleanliness.

33. THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AUDITING

TULIP is dedicated to the creation and maintenance of an accident-free workplace. The following pages
cover aspects of safety, which will affect many, if not most workers on a regular basis. All the rules and
directives here, as elsewhere, have been established to minimize dangers. Observance of all these rules
is mandatory, and will make our sites a safer place for all.

Sanitary Facilities and Drinking Water

1. Toilets will be provided at job sites of a number consistent with area standards but at not less than
one facility for every twenty workers for groups of up to 200. For groups larger than this, there will be
not less than one facility for every twenty-five workers.

2. An adequate supply of drinkable water will always be available to workers. All containers used for
dispensing water must be able to be tightly closed, equipped with a tap, used only for drinking
water, and clearly marked. There is to be no dipping of water from the container and no common
cup may be used.

Ventilation

Ventilation consistent with appropriate local standards and regulation will be provided at any time
hazardous materials such as gases, vapors, fumes, mists or dusts are produced. An efficient exhaust
system, appropriate to the nature of the situation, will be created and operated for the maximum
duration of time necessary. Any supplementary precautions against airborne contaminants, if
recommended by supervisors, must be needed.

Ladder Safety

1. Before use, every employee is responsible for giving a ladder a quick visual check for
defects. A defective will immediately be removed form use.

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2. Per item 6 in the Weekly Safety and Fire Protection Inspection Checklist (please see
Checklist in Section 7), ladders must be regularly inspected. Any lacking in any safety feature
or found defective in any way must remove from service until full; repairs are made. Those,
which cannot be fully repaired, are to be destroyed. For purposes of accurate safety
inspections, wooden ladders may not be painted except for identification marks.

3. Only one man on a ladder at a time, he must face the ladder whether going up or down.

4. Do not use the backside of a stepladder, use it as a straight ladder or stand on its top
platform.

5. If standing on the top platform of a step ladder or working with your back to the ladder is
inevitable, or you must work above drop offs or above platform rails or in any other
potentially hazardous situation, a safety belt, properly tied off (See Protective Equipment)
must be used.

6. Never use metal ladders for or near electrical services.

7. If ladder must be placed over a door, its doorway must be roped off with suitable signage
put up near the door to warn of the ladder.

8. Ladders are to be used exclusively for the jobs for which they were designed, and not as
braces, skids, or any other purpose.

9. When lowering or raising materials or tools from ladders, hand lines must he used.

10. All straight or extension ladders, excluding scaffold ladders, must have non-skid safety feet.

11. Extension ladders must not be taken apart for individual section use. They must be
equipped with ropes, stops and pulleys as well as a 10-foot piece of ½-inch rope, for tie-tie-
offs, spliced to the top run.

12. By placing an extension ladder, make sure that the feet of the ladder are no farther that
one-fourth the ladder’s length from the surface it is leaning against. For example, a twelve-
foot ladder should be place with feet no more than three feet from the wall.

13. When in use or unattended, straight or extension ladders must be tied off at the top if this is
impossible, ladders must be taken down when not in use and held at the foot while in use.

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Stair and Guardrail Guidelines

The following are general guidelines for the provision of guardrails, hand rails, stairways and toes
boards. They are issued as the best overall compilation of directives for this area, yet they like all other
mandates in this and other Tulip sections, are subject to full compliance with all local regulations and
standards.

1. All guardrails, as stipulated below, are to consist of a smooth surface top rail, and
intermediate rail or screen, appropriate support pots and toes boards as necessary. These
are to be constructed with capabilities of withstanding, with minimum deflection, force of
up to 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail.

2. All open-sided scaffold, four, staging ramp or platform, four feet or more from the ground
or the closest adjacent flour level must be equipped with guardrails or equivalent protection
on all open sides. The only exceptions are for areas of immediate entrance and exit. All flour
openings, including hatches, must also be equipped with guardrails unless sufficiently
covered.

3. All walkways, platforms or floors bordering tanks, pits hazardous situations or moving
machinery must have guardrails and other guarding indicated for safety.

4. In any situation in raised work platforms where guardrail protection cannot be fully
provided, workers must use safety harness and life lines supported by means other than the
work platform. If this is not practical, a safety net may be used.

5. Safety harness and lifelines, suspended independently of the platform, are to be used any
time work platform is suspended by cable or rope.

6. Stairways are to be constructed at angles between 30 and 50-degrees to the horizontal

surface. Their handrails must meet all requirements of platform handrails except that
specified for height. Stairway handrails are to be not less than 30” nor more than 34” above
the nose of tread.

7. Temporary stairs must have a landing not less than 30” in the direction of travel at every 12
feet of vertical rise.

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35 Health & Safety Disciplinary Policy

Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to outline offences to all employees, including Management, that are
considered intolerable or “zero tolerance” at TULIP.

Policy
The following conduct is absolutely forbidden at TULIP, for which disciplinary action up to and including
termination may be taken:
1. Disregard of safety rules and practices that could jeopardize your Health and Safety or that of
another worker.
2. Fighting with, threatening, or intimidating another worker, horseplay, or use of abusive
language.
3. Engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous
conduct.
4. Possession, drinking of, or being under the influence of alcohol or use, purchase, transfer or
possession of an intoxicating substance (i.e. illegal drugs), or reporting to work under the influence of
same.
5. Violation of lockout and/or guarding procedures.
6. Not wearing of required personal protective equipment.

Procedure for discipline process

The progressive discipline action is at the discretion of the HR Manager and is to be applied fairly and
equally to all workers.

36 STOP WORK AUTHORITY

All employees have the right and duty to stop work when conditions are unsafe, and to assist in correcting
these conditions as outlined in Stop Work Authority
. Whenever the SHE Rep/SHE Officer determines that workplace conditions present an uncontrolled risk of
injury or illness to employees, immediate resolution with the appropriate supervisor shall be sought. Should
the supervisor be unable or unwilling to correct the unsafe conditions, the SHE Officer is authorized and
required to stop work, which shall be immediately binding on all affected TULIP employees and contractors.
Upon issuing the stop work order, the SHE officer shall implement corrective actions so that operations may
be safely resumed. Resumption of safe operations is the primary objective; however, operations shall not
resume until the Safety Professional has concurred that workplace conditions meet acceptable safety
standards.

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