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CP-122 HSE Manual IS O ref: 8.1.2
Printed hard copies only valid if
PR-1081 - The Buddy System (4.1.1.18) Da te issued: 1/11/2017
Process #:
date of print is reflected.
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PR-1081 - The Buddy System

(4.1.1.18)

Responsible Supervisor:
Verify provision of “buddy -
safety watch” in JSP

Responsible Supervisor:
Verify safety requirements

Permit Holder:
Ensure nominated persons roles
and responsibilities understood

Buddy - Safety Watch:

Check availability of
documentation and equipment

Buddy - Safety Watch:

Confirm confined space has been
gas tested

Authorised gas tester:

Gas test confined space

Confined space gas tested? No

Yes

No Confined space certified safe

by area authority?

Yes

No Confined space certified safe

by permi t holder?

Yes

Buddy - Safety Watch:

Allow entry into confined space

Buddy - Safety Watch:

Record names and ID of persons
entering and time of entry

Buddy - Safety Watch:

Monitor time duration of persons
in confined space

Exit act ioned in speci fi ed No

time l imit?
Yes

Buddy - Safety Watch:

STOP work in confined space if
any unsafe conditions or
practices arise

Work completed? No

Yes

Buddy - Safety Watch:

Verify all workers have vacated
(head count) the confined space

Buddy - Safety Watch:

Report status to Permit Holder

Stop