SPC PDH /PP PROJECT

Nasser S. Al Hajri Corporation

Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Job No.: SC0593Y GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURE Date: 14/04/20

Doc. No.:NSH/WEP/FRP-01 Rev : 0
FOR FRP PIPING

GENERAL

Following safety aspects are to be considered while working with FRP pipes.

1. Prior to start the work a toolbox meeting must be conducted in which the nature of
work and the risk involved must be explained to the crew by the concerned
supervisor.

2. Before starting any work the area must be checked for any hazardous material and
must be removed or protected to avoid any accident.

3. The materials shall be stacked in such a way that nothing rolls over or slips out from
the stacked position thus causing any accident.

4. The material storage area must be cordoned off to alert the passer-by people of the
risk.

5. Depending upon the nature of work sign boards must be placed near to the work
areas.

6. In case for execution works access ways are to be blocked detour boards to be
placed in such a manner that clear indication shall be available to the concerned.

7. Excavations with a depth of one and a half (1.5) mtrs or more shall be sloped to
prevent cave-ins. Trenches shall be barricaded with safety sign boards.

8. Trenches over two (2) mtrs in depth shall be supplied with at least one ladder for
every thirty-(30) mtrs. Ladders shall be extended from the trench bottom at least 0.6
mtrs above the ground level.

9. Excavated materials shall be moved back to a safe distance from the edge of the
excavation.

10. Before any equipment enters near the excavated area the ground condition shall be
checked to avoid any mishap.

11. If necessitates proper shoring shall be done in order to avoid the collapse of the side
walls of the trench.

12. The number of person to work at a confined space shall be determined considering
the area available and the nature of work. It shall be taken care that individuals can
work freely and comfortably at the assigned area.

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Job No.: SC0593Y GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURE Date: 14/04/20

Doc. No.:NSH/WEP/FRP-01 Rev : 0
FOR FRP PIPING

13. To work at confined spaces proper breathing apparatus shall be provided and a
stand by man shall be made available to act up on emergency.

14. P.P.E (Safety Helmets, Safety Shoes, Safety etc) must be made mandatory to avoid
accidents.

15. Before engaging in work equipment must be visually checked to ensure its condition.

16. For the rigging safety the signal man must be identified with orange vests and
whistles. Necessary guide ropes shall be provided. 100% supervision will be
ensured for rigging activities.

17. Crane inspection will be done by NSH Safety Manager and certified crane operator
with valid test certificate will be provided. Crane should have the back-up alarm. All
pipes must be secured properly with load securing straps. All lifting equipment,
slings, shackles and wire ropes should be of good condition.

18. No persons shall be standing under the suspended load.

19. Certified load charts must be referred to in order to calculate the weight to be lifted.

20. Enough ventilation is to be provided in the working area.

21. NO SMOKING rule shall be enforced in all the areas where lay-ups are being done
and also where the chemicals are being stored.

22. To deal with the chemical solutions rubber or non-soluble plastic gloves must be
worn.

23. Wear protective clothing and face shield to prevent eye and skin contact.

24. Over catalyzed resin can spontaneously burst into flames. If any pot of resin is seen
smoking, it should immediately be removed away from all work areas to a safe place
where, if it does ignite, the burning will not do any damage.

25. Wear an approved organic vapor respirator along with adequate ventilation when
working with resin catalyst and solvent in a confined area such as a weather proof
shelter.

26. To fire fight with chemical solutions foam, carbon dioxide of DCP extinguishers shall
be used.

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Nasser S. Al Hajri Corporation
Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Job No.: SC0593Y GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURE Date: 14/04/20

Doc. No.:NSH/WEP/FRP-01 Rev : 0
FOR FRP PIPING

27. Chemicals shall be stored in a cool place away from direct sunlight, hot surfaces,
open flames or sparks. Keep away from vinyl polymerization catalysts (e.g.
peroxides), and from copper.

28. Large partially filled vessels should be blanketed with inert gas. The inhibitor content
must be maintained to prevent explosive polymerization.

29. Electrical welding sets shall be properly grounded. All electric power cords handled
safely, grounded and in good condition. Only correct tools should be provided.
Grinders shall be provided with dead-man switch type.

30. Fuel operated equipment will be shut off for refueling. Proper fire fighting equipment
shall be made available at the work location. All the Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
shall be inspected and tagged in a monthly basis.

31. Hot work areas will be cleared off combustibles. No combustible cylinders shall be
kept under the hot work areas.

32. Only qualified welders will be performing the welding activity with the necessary
welding personal protective equipment. The welders will wear welding hoods with
face shield.

33. House keeping will be always done on a daily basis. Electrical cords will be neatly
bundled up out of walkways.

34. All the access and egress shall be kept clear of substances.

35. After finishing the days duty care must be taken to clear the tools and tackles from
the work place.

36. In case of any doubt regarding safety aspects the concerned safety
supervisors/managers shall be consulted for proper guidance.

37. In case of emergency people shall walk down to the muster point and care must be
taken to avoid running.

RISK ANALYSIS

The resin, catalyst and solvent used in making the lay-ups are flammable and may be
harmful. The following safety precautions should be read thoroughly and observed at all
times. The user is responsible for the proper use of all materials.

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Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Job No.: SC0593Y GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURE Date: 14/04/20

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FOR FRP PIPING

Material:

Common Name: Polyester Resin

Hazard:

Styrene Monomer vapor may cause irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes of the
upper respiratory tract. Excessive inhalation may cause loss of consciousness.
Repeated skin contact with polyester resin may cause dermatitis.

Precautionary measures:

Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid inhalation of vapors and prolonged or repeated
skin contact.

Spilled resin should be absorbed with insert materials such as vermiculite or sand and
placed in a closed container for disposal as solid waste. Wash spill area well with water
and tri sodium phosphate. Resin that may have been mixed with peroxide initiators prior
to spillage should be mixed with an inert filler and removed to an open area. Allow time
to gel and cure. Use either sanitary landfill or incineration. Do not incinerate closed
containers.

First Aid Procedures:

Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air, if breathing is difficult, give oxygen; if not
breathing, give artificial respiration, then give oxygen when breathing
has been restored. Obtain medical aid.

Eyes : Flush exposed eye with a large volume of flowing water (eye fountain)
for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical aid from an ophthalmologist.

Skin : Wash from the skin with soap and a large volume of flowing water.
Remove contaminated clothing and dry clean before re-wearing.

Ingestion : Hospitalize at once. Notify the hospital that the patient is enroute and
briefly describe the accident. While enroute to the hospital, give
emetics (soapy water) if available. Do not delay hospitalization to
prepare emetics.

Fire Hazards:

Liquid polyester resin systems contain styrene which is flammable. Typical polyester
resin flash point range is 27C - 34C (setaflash closed cup).

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Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Job No.: SC0593Y GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURE Date: 14/04/20

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FOR FRP PIPING

NO SMOKING in storage or work areas. Store in cool, dry place, away from flames,
sparks, direct sunlight steam pipes or other sources of heat.

Fight fire with foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical type extinguishers.

Material:

Common Name: Styrene

Hazard:

Exposure to excessive styrene vapor concentrations may cause irritation of the eyes,
skin and mucous membranes. Direct contact with the liquid may cause blistering of the
skin. Styrene readily penetrates leather.

Precautionary measures:

Use only with adequate ventilation. NO SMOKING in area where material is stored or
used. Avoid contact with the skin and excessive inhalation of vapors. To prevent eye
and skin contact wear rubber (or non-soluble plastic) gloves and chemical workers”
goggles or a face shield.

First Aid Procedures:

Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give

oxygen; if not breathing, give artificial respiration, then give
oxygen when breathing has been restored. Obtain medical
aid.

Eyes : Flush exposed eye with a large volume of flowing water

(eye fountain) for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical aid
from an ophthalmologist.

Skin : Wash from the skin with soap and a large volume of flowing
water. Immediately remove contaminated clothing; launder
before rewearing. Leather shoes wet with styrene
monomer should be removed promptly, dried thoroughly
and aired free or styrene before they are reworn.

Ingestion : Hospitalize at once. Notify the hospital that the patient is

enroute and briefly describe the accident.

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Nasser S. Al Hajri Corporation
Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Job No.: SC0593Y GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURE Date: 14/04/20

Doc. No.:NSH/WEP/FRP-01 Rev : 0
FOR FRP PIPING

Fire Hazards:

Styrene is a flammable liquid (flash point 31C Tagliabue Closed Cup). Fight fire with
carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguishers.

Special precautions:

Store in closed containers in a cool place (below 18C), away from direct sunlight, hot
surfaces, open flames or sparks. Keep away from vinyl polymerization catalysts (e.g.
peroxides), and from copper. Large partially filled vessels should be blanketed with an
inert gas. The inhibitor content must be maintained to prevent explosive polymerization.

Material:

Common Name: Catalyst

Hazard:

The catalyst is a strong oxidizing agent and is a fire and explosion hazard. It is an
irritant to eyes, skin and mucous membranes and is a known sensitizer.

Precautionary Measures:

Wear protective clothing and face shield to prevent eye and skin contact. Use with
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor.

Store in the original containers, in the smallest possible quantity, isolated from all other
chemicals and away from heat and open flames.

Do not allow contact or storage with either cobalt napthenate or dimethylaniline. Store in
original container at 47C. Discard and destroy in accordance with safety instructions
after 3 months.

If spilled, absorb in a liberal amount of non-combustible material; for eg, vermiculite or

perlite, which must be kept on hand for this use. Sweep up, but avoid shovels, which
produce sparks. Destroy the absorbed spillage by burning in a shallow trench in a safe
spot, igniting with al long 180cm torch. Fight fire from a safe distance (foam, CO2 , dry
chemical) as with oil fires, after dvacuating area. If fire occurs in vicinity of storage area,
maintain water spray over containers to prevent overheating. NO SMOKING IN AREA.

First Aid Procedures:

Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air.

Eyes : Flush exposed eye with a large volume of flowing water

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Job No.: SC0593Y GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURE Date: 14/04/20

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(eye fountain) for 15 minutes. Immediately obtain medical

aid from an ophthalmologist.
Skin : Wash from the skin with soap and a large volume of flowing
water. If spilled on clothing, use deluge shower
immediately and launder wet contaminated clothing before
redrying.
Ingestion : Hospitalize at once. Notify the hospital that the patient is
enroute and briefly describe the accident. While enroute to
the hospital, give emetics (salty or soapy water) if available,
but do not delay hospitalization to prepare emetics.

Material:

Common Name: Solvent

Hazard:

The principal hazard is loss of consciousness (due to chlorinated hydrocarbons content)

following excessive inhalation of vapor. Exposure to high vapor concentrations may
cause cardiac irregularities. Deliberately inhaling concentrated vapors may by fatal.

Chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents are sever skin irritants. Prolonged or repeated contact
will cause chemical burns.

Precautionary Measures:

Use only with adequate ventilation. Individuals using this solvent in a confined area
must wear approved respiratory protection.

Wear gloves (polyethylene, neoprene or viton) and face shield or chemical workder’s
goggles to prevent eye and skin contact.

First Aid Procedures:

Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give

oxygen; if not breathing, give artificial respiration, then give
oxygen when breathing has been restored. Call a
physician.

Note to Physician: DO NOT administer epinephrine and

epinephrine-like drugs because of the possibility of
sensitization of the myocardium by the cholrinated
hydrocarbon.

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Nasser S. Al Hajri Corporation
Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Job No.: SC0593Y GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURE Date: 14/04/20

Doc. No.:NSH/WEP/FRP-01 Rev : 0
FOR FRP PIPING

Eyes : Flush exposed eye with a large volume of flowing water

(eye fountain) for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
Skin : Wash from the skin with soap and a large volume of flowing
water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before
rewearing.
Ingestion : Hospitalize at once. Notify the hospital that the patient is
enroute and briefly describe the accident. While enroute to
the hospital, give emetics (salty or soapy water) if available,
but do not delay hospitalization to prepare emetics.

Fire Hazard:

Solvent does not support combustion.

If exposed to high temperatures, sealed drums can rupture because of buildup of

internal pressure.

Special Precautions:

Do not store in direct sunlight or other sources of heat.

Do not store close to fresh air intakes.

Do not store in pits, depressions, basements or unventilated area.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR INTERNAL LAY-UP JOINTS

A. POLICY

Unusual and unexpected acute hazards may be encountered while working within large
diameter pipe. For this reason, all personnel having cause to enter such a confined
spec must exercise proper safety precautions as outlined in this procedure.

B. RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibility for the safety of field welders rests with their immediate supervisor, this
responsibility includes:

a) Insuring that proper safety equipment is available, in good working order, and
properly utilized.
b) Insuring that employees under their control understand and comply with various
safety precautions as outlined herein.

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Nasser S. Al Hajri Corporation
Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Job No.: SC0593Y GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURE Date: 14/04/20

Doc. No.:NSH/WEP/FRP-01 Rev : 0
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C. HAZARDS

The hazards commonly encountered are:

a) Toxic vapors in significant concentrations.

b) Lack of oxygen.

c) Electric shock from portable lights, tools or associated electrical equipment.

d) Injury from mechanical equipment such as mixtures, conveyors etc.

e) Bodily injury from direct contact with corrosives or dermatitis-producing

chemicals.

f) Physical hazards such as slipping, falling and falling object.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Every attempt has been made to make the safety procedures established by these
instructions as complete as possible. However, there is no substitute for constand
alertness and intelligent planning in every confined space entry situation.

In addition to rigid enforcement of the provisions of this regulation, it is essential that all
persons involved in each confined spec-entering job recognize the hazards involved and
act accordingly. Enforcement of minimum safeguards will under no circumstances be
considered as relieving those involved from responsibility for any unforeseen
development or circumstance.

The following are minimum requirements for working inside large diameter pipe:

1. The field welding crew must consist of at least two people. Each individual is
responsible for complying with all safe work practices outlined herein and in to act as
a “buddy” for co-workers i.e., to insist that they also take necessary precautions and
to assist them in the event of an emergency.

2. A constant source of forced fresh air must at all times be provided. Air movement
must be at least 38 M/minute {i.e., at least cubic meter per minute through pipe}.
Even with this amount of air movement, respiratory protection may be required.

3. Each section of pipe is to be welded before another length of pipe is added so

welders are never more than one pipe length 17m from fresh air.

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Job No.: SC0593Y GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURE Date: 14/04/20

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4. All lighting sources and power tools must be explosion proof and properly grounded.

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