Inter-Departmental Procedure - Mesaieed Operations Permit To Work System IP-OPS-014 Pageiofiv Document Change History
Inter-Departmental Procedure - Mesaieed Operations Permit To Work System IP-OPS-014 Pageiofiv Document Change History
Inter-Departmental Procedure - Mesaieed Operations Permit To Work System IP-OPS-014 Pageiofiv Document Change History
Rev Rev
Revision Description Page No. Approved by
No. Date
A5 01.05.2010 Issued for Use - -
Remarks :
CONTENT LIST
1.0 OBJECTIVE 1
2.0 SCOPE 1
6.0 PROCESS 5
6.10 Cross-referencing 9
9.0 LOW RISK JOBS THAT CAN BE PERFORMED WITHOUT PTW 20
ATTACHMENTS
1.0 OBJECTIVE
This PTW System is a formal written system that uses work permits to control work by
means of potential hazard identification and risk assessment.
2.0 SCOPE
This procedure covers ‘Hot’, ‘Spark Potential’, ‘Cold’, and ‘Radiography’ Work
Permits.
Note: If emergency work commences before the permit is ready, it shall be recorded
in the Daily Permit Logbook and signed and dated by the Permit Controller.
The ensuing Incident Investigation Report shall also show how this work was
carried out.
THE ISSUANCE OF A WORK PERMIT DOES NOT, BY ITSELF, MAKE A JOB SAFE.
THOSE PREPARING AND / OR CARRYING OUT THE WORK CAN ONLY ACHIEVE
SAFETY.
6.0 PROCESS
An essential requirement for safe and efficient administration of the PTW System is
comprehensive forward planning. A regular work permit meeting shall be held on
each site to discuss the proposed Hot Work Permits and Confined Space Entry
Certificates. As a minimum, the following points shall be discussed:
• A description of the work to be performed and the sequential execution of the
work.
• Tools / equipment required and any necessary safety procedures.
• The area and system / equipment to be worked on, and any hazards or
potential hazards that may arise.
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• Whether the work may affect any other area, system, or equipment either
adjacent or remote.
The timing of this meeting shall be decided locally and attendees shall include the
Operating Authority, Permit Controller, Performing Authority(s), Safety Officer and
anyone else required.
Note: Breakdown and priority unplanned work may necessitate immediate action.
The PTW System incorporates the use of four (4) Primary Work Permits:
• Cold Work Permit see Attachment C
• Spark Potential Work Permit see Attachment D
• Hot Work Permit see Attachment E
• Radiography Work Permit see Attachment F
The system also uses complementary certificates that are related to these Primary
Work Permits. The documents that contain these certificates are listed in Section
4 of this procedure.
b) Verbal Authorisation
This is used for work that is assessed by the Permit Controller to be of ‘extremely
low risk’. Examples are: site visits and visual inspections, goods deliveries
through non-hazardous areas and rubbish collection.
Verbal Authorisations shall NOT be applied to any other work requiring work
permits and / or certificates.
All identified work shall be authorised and planned prior to work permit application.
The Performing Authority shall raise the appropriate work permit and should use the
legchart (see Attachment B) to decide the type of permit required.
The Performing Authority, in liaison with the Permit Controller, shall complete the
relevant sections of the work permit to the best of their knowledge, and complete any
additional work permits, supporting certificates or Job Hazard Analysis as per
IP-OPS-066, as required (see Boxes 2 to 5).
The Performing Authority shall present the work permit and any supporting
documentation to the Operating Authority for review and authorisation.
The Operating Authority, in liaison with the Performing Authority, shall review the
work permit and any supporting documentation. If they are satisfied, they shall
authorise the work to proceed, subsequent to equipment preparation and safety
precautions being put in place. The Operating and Performing Authorities shall sign
the relevant sections of the work permit.
The Operating Authority shall also specify the validity of the work permit after
discussion with the Performing Authority (see Box 6).
The Permit Controller shall review the work permit and any supporting documentation
and complete the appropriate sections. He shall arrange for equipment preparation,
e.g. depressurising, draining, flushing, purging and any process, mechanical, safety
or electrical isolations required.
When he is satisfied that the worksite has been safely prepared (see Section 7 of this
procedure), the work permit details shall be recorded in the Daily Permit Logbook.
Only after the Permit Controller has signed Box 8, will the work permit and the
relevant equipment be released to the Worksite Supervisor.
iii) Obtain the first endorsement from the Permit Controller for the work to proceed
(see Box 10).
iv) Obtain the endorsement from the Concurring Party(s), as defined.
v) Proceed to the worksite and obtain an endorsement from the Area Authority
prior to commencing the work (see Box 11).
If a work permit has all the endorsements complete but the isolations and work are to
continue, a new work permit shall be raised. All associated certificates and other
supporting documents shall be cross-referenced onto the new continuation work
permit and updated to show the new work permit number. The new work permit shall
then be applied for and authorised using the normal procedure.
Each work permit endorsement from the Permit Controller and the Area Authority is
only valid for a maximum of one shift. The incoming Permit Controller and Area
Authority shall endorse work extension into the next shift. A new work permit shall be
raised if the work permit endorsement boxes have all been completed.
If a work permit is prepared and endorsed but the job has not started within 7 days,
then the permit is no longer active and a new work permit shall be raised.
Transfer of Responsibility
Shift Change
At shift change:
i) The Worksite Supervisor stops work, makes the worksite safe and presents
the permit with any associated certificates to the Permit Controller for
endorsement.
ii) The oncoming Permit Controller ensures the worksite is inspected and gas
tests are carried out, if applicable, to ensure the work permit precautions are
still valid, adequate and in place.
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iii) If satisfied, the Control Room copies of the permit are matched with the
original and endorsed by the Permit Controller, Area Authority and Authorised
Gas Tester, if applicable.
iv) If applicable, transfer of responsibility for the oncoming Worksite Supervisor
shall be completed and signed.
Cross-referencing
All work permits and certificates associated with the same work shall be
cross-referenced by inserting the work permit / certificate number in the box provided
on each document. Additional certification raised during the validity of an issued
permit shall also be cross-referenced on all copies of the ‘live’ primary work permit.
If a general alarm activates, all work shall stop immediately and permits shall be
returned to the Permit Controller. Work shall not recommence until cleared to do so
by the Permit Controller, and the permits re-endorsed.
All other personnel may stop the work if they observe any hazardous or potentially
hazardous condition. They shall immediately inform the Permit Controller, Area
Authority, Performing Authority or Safety Officer. If, on investigation, it is determined
the work permit is to be suspended, the Operating Authority shall be informed
immediately.
If hot work is suspended for operational reasons, e.g. due to sampling, the Control
Room shall advise the Permit Controller if other work permits are to be suspended or
withdrawn. Area Authorities shall ensure that all relevant work permits are returned
to the Permit Controller. Work shall not resume until the Permit Controller declares it
is safe to do so, and re-endorses each permit accordingly.
A work permit can only be suspended for a maximum of five (5) days or until the
expiry of its validity period (whichever is sooner) when it shall be cancelled and
signed off. Thereafter a new work permit shall be raised or the system / equipment
shall be placed in long term isolation as appropriate.
i) The Worksite Supervisor shall check the worksite and ensure that all tools and
equipment have been removed, the area cleaned.
ii) When all activities have ceased, the Worksite Supervisor shall return the work
permit to the Area Authority for his endorsement and inform to Performing
Authority about hand back of equipment.
iii) The Area Authority shall ensure the area is acceptable prior to signing for
acceptance of handing back of the area / equipment (see Box 13).
iv) The Permit Controller / Area Authority shall allow de-isolation of the
equipment.
v) The Permit Controller shall ensure that all isolations are removed.
Note: If work is completed but isolation(s) need to remain in force (see Box 14), the
work permit shall indicate this when closed (see IP-OPS-021).
The originals of work permits and any associated certificates shall be combined with
the Control Room copies and held on site for one month or an appropriate time as
determined by the Asset Holder, before being archived.
If an incident occurs associated with a work permit, the original copy of the work
permit and the original copy of any associated certificate(s) shall be attached to the
Incident Report. Copies of these originals shall be retained on file.
It is the responsibility of the Permit Controller to ensure the safe preparation of the
worksite. He may assign the application for process isolations to the Area Authority,
but he still retains overall responsibility.
When the work permit indicates it is required:
i) The Performing Authority shall prepare formal plant or equipment preparation
procedures. This will be completed prior to the work commencing and
reference should be made to any Simultaneous Operations procedures when
necessary.
ii) The Permit Controller shall liaise with the Performing Authority to mark up any
relevant P&ID’s, using detailed valve isolation lists (mandatory for all vessel
entry and process isolations).
iii) Based upon the detailed description of the work to be performed, hazards shall
be assessed regarding the materials to be handled and the prevailing
conditions.
iv) The possible impact of the work on the surrounding area shall be assessed
and care taken not to issue a work permit which could impact on the safety
conditions of other work permits in the area.
v) From the assessment of the hazards involved, the Permit Controller shall
indicate on the work permit precautions to be taken to enable the work to
proceed safely.
vi) A job hazard analysis shall be completed and attached to the work permit.
Cold Work
The performance of cold work shall require, but is not limited to, the following
precautions:
• The Operating Authority shall specify if the Permit Controller and Performing
Authority are required to make a site visit during the shift.
• If a gas test is required, it shall be carried out immediately prior to the
commencement of work and, if the work party has left the worksite,
immediately prior to resumption of work.
• If continuous gas test monitoring is required, the Worksite Supervisor and the
persons performing the work shall ensure that the portable gas detectors
remain fully charged and active.
• The Worksite Supervisor shall ensure that all personnel under his control
strictly adhere to the conditions of the work permit.
• The Worksite Supervisor shall remain at the worksite during the performance
of the work.
Spark Potential
The performance of spark potential work shall require, but is not limited to, the
following precautions:
• The Area Authority shall make regular site visits during the work.
• There shall be total isolation from flammable or toxic gas / liquids, as deemed
necessary by the Operating Authority / Permit Controller.
• The surrounding area shall be free of flammable or toxic gas / liquids.
• The equipment shall be gas tested and inspected to ensure that all flammable
or toxic gas / liquids have been removed prior to spark potential work
commencing.
• The worksite shall be gas tested by an Authorised Gas Tester, certified as
being flammable or toxic gas free, and the result recorded in the appropriate
section of the permit.
• The maximum LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) permissible for authorised spark
potential work is 0% LEL.
Hot Work
Prior to any hot work being authorised, the Operating Authority shall consider and be
aware of the following points:
• Can the work be removed to a safer location?
• Is it essential for safety or process reasons to perform the work during normal
operations, or could the work be deferred until a total or partial shutdown?
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• Have the workscope and potential hazards been discussed by the Performing
Authority, Safety Officer and Permit Controller?
• A Hot Work Permit shall NOT be issued for an area where a confined space
entry certificate or work permits associated with this activity are in force.
• The performance of hot work is NOT permitted in the same area as work
involving paint spraying or hand painting.
• Cold work that is likely to release hydrocarbons near to the site of hot work
shall be suspended.
• A Firewatcher shall be posted and cannot leave this post until the work is
completed.
• The number of Hot Work Permits to be issued in any one area shall be
determined by the Operating Authority, based upon the availability of
manpower and equipment to control and to make safe for the work to be
carried out.
Permit Controllers shall use this in conjunction with the Work Permit Procedure,
whenever spark potential or hot work is carried out.
Guidelines
These guidelines shall assist in the assessment of hot work hazards and in
specifying appropriate controls. They shall not be used blindly and shall be
overlaid with the Permit Controllers / Area Authorities knowledge of local
conditions at the time, i.e. plant status or job details and any relevant activities that
may impact on or be impacted upon by the hot work.
Note: A ‘Medium’ hazard area may become a ‘High’ hazard area because of a
leak or a change in wind direction. Likewise, a ‘Low’ hazard area may
become a ‘Medium’ or ‘High’ hazard area because of flammable materials
introduced by the work being carried out.
Tasks are similarly categorised with respect to the likelihood of providing a source
of ignition. The controls for the work shall be determined by combining the area
hazards with the task severity.
Note: It is important to consider the use of air tools or removal of work to a safe
area to eliminate the risk for hot work.
Steps
Note: Working with equipment that is certified for the ‘Hazardous Area
Classification’ (I/S rated) within which it is working is NOT classified as hot
work.
i) Identify the area in which work is to be carried out from the ‘Plant
Hazardous Area Classification Drawing(s)’.
ii) Specify the work to be carried out.
iii) Determine the ‘Hazard Score’ for i) and ii) above.
Hazard scores increase with increased risk.
iv) Assign a ‘Risk Score’ by multiplying the area score by the work score.
RISK SCORE = AREA SCORE X WORK SCORE
3 3 6 9
WORK SCORE 2 2 4 6
1 1 2 3
Atmospheric
Risk Risk Firewatcher
Monitoring or Gas Comments
Level Score Required
Testing Required
Naked Flame / Sparks
eg. Burning / Welding /
9 Yes Continuous Grinding in a High Hazard
Area
Consider Alternatives
High
Naked Flame / Sparks
eg. Burning / Welding /
6 Yes Continuous Grinding in a Medium Hazard
Area
Firewatcher Required
a) Naked Flame / Sparks
Yes Continuous eg. Burning / Welding /
Medium 3 or 4 Grinding
b) Use of a power tool in a
No Intermittent
Medium Hazard Area
Controls to be applied in
Special Special special circumstances
Low 1 or 2
Circumstances Circumstances eg. Adjacent use of
flammables (solvents)
Note: Initial gas test required for all spark potential or hot work.
The Permit Controller and Performing Authority shall make regular visits to the
worksite during the work activity (see Section 7.5 for remote locations).
Total isolation from flammable or toxic gas / liquids shall be achieved in one of the
following ways:
• Physical disconnection
• Blanking using correctly rated blinds
• Spading using correctly rated spades
• Double block and bleed (see IP-OPS-21)
• Any combination of the above as deemed necessary by the Operating
Authority / Permit Controller
Note: It may be necessary to raise a Cold Work Permit for this preparatory work.
This shall be assessed by the Operating Authority after discussion with the
Performing Authority.
The hot work site shall be free of hydrocarbons and combustible materials, e.g.
sludge, scale, deposits, etc.
The worksite shall be gas tested by an Authorised Gas Tester and certified as
being flammable / toxic gas free. A certified gas detector shall be active on site
throughout the performance of hot work. The maximum LEL permissible for
authorised hot work is 0% LEL.
During the work, all sparks and splatter shall be suitably contained. If the work is
above access or walkways, precautions shall be taken to ensure that no sparks or
splatter falls below. The area beneath the worksite shall be barriered off and
warning notices posted in English and Arabic. All drains in the vicinity shall be
covered.
As per Risk Assessment / JHA for the activity, work permit authorization shall be
based on the table below.
Radiography Work
Prior to any radiography work being authorised, the Operating Authority shall
consider the following points:
• Following documents approved by Mesaieed Operations RPO shall be
attached along with the permit: source inspection report, decay chart, personal
licence of contractor RPO & radiation workers and plot plan showing the
radiography location & safe barrier distance.
• The transportation, control and handling of Radioactive Isotopes shall be in
accordance with Company Regulations.
• Where possible, work should be scheduled during meal breaks or on nightshift.
For nuclear gauges work can be scheduled during normal routine hours.
• A 3-dimensional controlled area shall be designated and marked by barriers
with warning signals / lights.
• Prior to the commencement of radiography, all other work permits within the
controlled area, or as specified by the Operating Authority, shall be
suspended.
• Identified UV overrides shall be activated in accordance with a PRC.
Note: Where a public address system is not available, all announcements shall be
made verbally to ensure that all personnel are fully aware of the radiography
work.
For remote locations, the Permit Controller shall delegate a competent person to act
on his behalf.
Dictated by the work scope, the Permit Controller shall specify the regularity of site
visits by the Area Authority as a condition of the permit.
For pipeline excavation/ trenching activity outside the TD Stations, the requirement of
issue of Confined Space Entry Certificate shall be decided by the Operating Authority
as per site condition.
If work is completed or suspended beyond the work permit’s period of validity, but the
worksite requires the continued protection of an electrical, mechanical, safety or
emergency system isolation, the procedure for isolations shall be followed.
When the work is to re-commence, the same procedure shall be followed so that
work can then be completed under normal PTW conditions.
Rigging, slinging and lifting activities shall be performed as per QP Lifting Equipment
Regulation.
For all QP lifting works initiated by Asset Holder, permit shall be signed by QP
Rigging Supervisor as Performing Authority or a competent person from
Rigging Section in line with section 5.0 & and 10.4 and supervised by QP
Rigger as Worksite Supervisor.
Any work involving the perimeter fence of Mesaieed Operations assets requires
security clearance prior to work commencing. The Performing Authority shall
complete the Security Clearance on Perimeter Works Request Form (see Attachment
J), attach with the Permit to Work and obtain approval from the Head of Security.
On completion of the work, the Request Form shall be signed off by the Permit
Controller and a copy sent to Head of Security.
Toolbox Talk
A toolbox talk shall be conducted daily by the Worksite Supervisor at site prior to the
start of work. Topics shall be accordance with the approved work permit activities and
hazards control for the work.
Minimum of two (2) audits per week shall be carried out by the Operating Authority
with the Safety Representative on specific work permits, e.g. live work permits,
completed work permits.
Note: The Operating Authority may, at his discretion, request other supervisors to
carry out audits. More emphasis to be given on Live Permits.
A Permit Compliance Checklist shall be completed for each audited work permit (see
Attachment G). The Section Head of the Asset Holder shall ensure the close-out of
the auditor recommendations with endorsement from Asset Holder Manager (within
one week of Audit) and send the audit form to Head of Safety for final acceptance
The Asset Holder shall conduct a PTW Analysis Review Meeting on a quarterly basis
to review the PTW Audits Analysis Report findings and recommendations.
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Minimum once every six months, HS(M) Department shall coordinate an audit for
each asset. The audit team shall not have any representatives from the Asset Holder
Department being audited. HS(M) Department shall notify the Asset Holder Manager
minimum two weeks prior to the scheduled audit.
Objective
Routine Low Risk activities can benefit from simplified controls as this allows focus by
operations on Higher Risk activities and thus reducing the volume of Permits and the
workload associated with low risk activities.
Selection Criteria
9.2.1 The work could be carried out without PTW under Low Risk Jobs Forms
if:
1. Performing Authority to demonstrate through JHA that the work is of Low Risk.
2. Work classified as cold work only.
3. Work is of short duration / low man hour activity and can be completed during a
single shift.
4. Work to be carried out by competent personnel.
5. Work shall not require scaffolding or working at height.
6. Work shall not require any type of isolation even personnel isolation.
7. Work shall not require any excavation or confined space entry.
8. Work shall not require using any method of lifting.
9. Work shall not require opening electrical or instrument panel.
10. Work shall not require using any machine and / or power tools. All portable
equipment to be Ex rated.
11. Work shall not involve the use of hazardous substances.
9.2.2 Conditions to be applied:
1. Performing Authority shall approve work steps.
2. Operating Authority authorize the work.
3. Permit Controller shall check if any ongoing concurrent activity in same location
and validate the work. Provide additional controls, if required.
4. Register the work on Permit Controller Daily Log Sheet.
5. Approved Worksite Supervisor (PTW card Holder) to conduct TBT for the
worker.
6. Worksite Supervisor to declare that work activity is completed and Permit
Controller to Acknowledge.
10.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
PTW position holders are required to have completed the appropriate training and be
certified accordingly. Certification shall be the responsibility of the respective
Department Head and, where appropriate, the Operating Authority.
Operating Authority
Appointments shall be confirmed in writing for all personnel who have successfully
completed PTW training as:
• Permit Controllers
• Area Authorities
• Performing Authorities
• Worksite Supervisors
• Gas Testers
• Safety Watch
• Firewatchers
Permit Controller
The Permit Controller (normally the assigned individual, Shift Supervisor, authorised
Senior Operator, or the person acting for that position) shall ensure that:
• All hazards associated with the proposed work have been identified.
• The Area Authority fully understands the work to be carried out.
• The worksite has been examined prior to commencement of work, and all
specified precautions have been taken.
• Work permits that may interact or affect one another are clearly
cross-referenced.
• The original of the issued work permit is displayed at the worksite.
• A copy of the work permit is displayed in the Control Room. The other copy
shall be distributed at the Permit Controller’s discretion.
• The worksite is examined when work is suspended, and prior to the restarting
of work leading to completion and return to normal operations, to ensure that it
is in a safe and acceptable condition.
• The work permit is properly handed over and re-endorsed at shift change or
transfer of responsibilities.
• Any precautions and isolations have been withdrawn and the systems returned
to normal operation prior to closing / cancelling a work permit.
• The work permit and associated certificates have been signed off by the
Worksite Supervisor before the work permit is closed and the equipment is
returned to service.
• The Operating Authority is notified as soon as practicable of the suspension of
work, or any other fact relevant to safety.
• The Daily Permit Logbook is updated on a continuous basis, recording all
necessary details of work permit issued and closure.
Area Authority
Performing Authority
Note: The Performing Authority has to be one designation level above Worksite
Supervisor. Only in case of work of Emergency nature on Operating Authority
approval, Performing Authority sign as Worksite Supervisor.
Concurring Party
Worksite Supervisor
Radiation Workers
All personnel engaged in radiography work shall wear a personal monitoring badge and
carry a personal radiation monitor (Pocket Dosimeter) in areas where the radiation dose
rate may exceed 7.5 µSv/hr. (Equivalent to 0.75 millirem per hour).
Note: All personnel engaged in radiography work shall carry certification with them at
all times during the performance of their work, and produce it if requested by
the Operating Authority, Permit Controller, Mesaieed Operations RPO or
Safety Officer. Personnel not in possession of valid certification shall be
prohibited from using radioactive material and / or entering the controlled area.
Firewatcher
The Firewatcher shall monitor the work area while Fire and Gas Detection systems
are inhibited, or as required by the Permit Controller during hot work.
The Work Party Members shall understand the principles of the PTW System and be
technically competent to carry out the tasks assigned to them by the Worksite
Supervisor.
The Manager HS(M), shall arrange a 3-yearly review of proposed amendments with
appointed members of the appropriate departments. At the request of the Manager
HS(M) , Department Heads with PTW responsibility shall nominate personnel to
participate in this review. Results of work permit audits shall also be discussed.
Performing Authority
Worksite Supervisor
Operating Authority
Concurring Party
Permit Controller
Area Authority
Safety Officer
=OPTIONS I =WORK PERMIT INITIAL
ACTIVITY PROCEDURE
Work Planning
Any work to commence shall be planned and agreed a minimum of 24
hours in advance, except work of a breakdown nature or high priority
unplanned work that requires immediate action. Work shall be
requested on the proper forms or have specific approval from the
Operating Authority.
Work planning meetings are held on the facility to discuss and define:
• the precise task to be performed and the sequence of activities. A A A A A
• the tools and equipment required and the necessary safety
procedures.
• the area, system and equipment to be worked on and any hazards that
may arise.
• potential conflicts with any other area, system, equipment or
personnel.
Permit Application
The required work permit is determined by using the Legchart (see
Attachment B). The Performing Authority completes Box 1, and Boxes
2, 3 and 4 with the Permit Controller. If isolations are required, a PRC is I A
raised and cross-referenced on the work permit in Box 5.
If supporting certificates or further work permits are required to carry out
the work, these are raised by the Performing Authority and Permit
Controller and also cross-referenced in Box 5.
Permit Authorisation
The Performing Authority presents the work permit and supporting
documentation to the Operating Authority for review and authorisation,
and Concurring Party if applicable. When satisfied, the Operating
A S S
Authority signs Box 6 to authorise the work to proceed in accordance
with the work permit and stipulates the validity period. If the Operating
Authority is not satisfied, the documentation shall be returned and the
work permit re-applied for. In many cases permit authorisation will be
completed at work planned meetings.
Worksite Preparation
The Performing Authority signs Box 9 and passes the work permit to the
Permit Controller who arranges for the worksite preparation and the
necessary isolations. This may involve the completion of further work S S
permits and certificates as appropriate. When satisfied after inspection
that the worksite has been safely prepared and all lock-off keys are
secure in lockout boxes, the Permit Controller signs Box 8 and records
the details in the Daily Permit Logbook.
Permit Issue
The Worksite Supervisor assigned by the Performing Authority receives
the work permit and discusses the work hazards and precautions with A S
the Permit Controller. With this final endorsement, the work permit is
now issued. Work may start after the Worksite Supervisor communicates
all work permit details to all personnel involved in the work.
Performing Authority
Worksite Supervisor
Operating Authority
Concurring Party
Permit Controller
Area Authority
Safety Officer
=OPTIONS I =WORK PERMIT INITIAL
ACTIVITY PROCEDURE
Performing Authority
Worksite Supervisor
Operating Authority
Concurring Party
Permit Controller
Area Authority
Safety Officer
=OPTIONS I =WORK PERMIT INITIAL
ACTIVITY PROCEDURE
YES
YES
ATTACHMENT G – (continued)
ATTACHMENT G – (continued)
To: MANAGER HS(M) MESAIEED OPERATIONS
ORIGINATOR TO COMPLETE
Section No: Revision:
Title:
Attach a photocopy of the relevant documentation highlighting the part(s) requiring amendment.
Originator
Print Name: Signature: Date:
DEPARTMENT MANAGER – APPROVAL/ COMMENTS
QP -MESAIEED OPERATIONS
SECURITY CLEARANCE ON PERIMETER WORKS REQUEST FORM
Reason:
Work Description:
(Attached Drawing)
Planned Workdays:
Performing Authority:
Print Name: Signature: Date: Time:
2. SECURITY APPROVAL
Authorisation is granted to the Performing Authority, who shall ensure that the worksite is secure before work can
proceed.
Remarks:
Head of Security:
Print Name: Signature: Date: Time:
Permit Controller:
Print Name: Signature: Date: Time:
MESAIEED OPERATIONS GDS Stations &
Pipelines in Ras Laffan
ASSETS
Gas / Liquid pipelines & valve
stations (N‐S)
GDS Stations
& Pipelines in
Doha / Wakra
Gas / Liquid / Crude Oil
pipelines & valve stations
(E‐W)
Mesaieed Tank
Farm, Terminal
MESAIEED OPERATIONS ASSETS and MPB
COVER MESAIEED NGL COMPLEX,
NGL Complex, GDS
MESAIEED TANK FARM & TERMINAL
Stations & Pipelines
AND HC PIPELINES TRANSMISSION &
in Mesaieed
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
QP MESAIEED OPERATIONS
NGL COMPLEX, MESSAIEED NGL‐4
AGR/SRU
NGL‐3 FLARE
NGL‐3 AGR / SRU
FLARE
NGL‐1/2 WORKSHOP
FLARES
NGL‐4
FLARE
NGL‐1
FIRE STN
LPG FLARES
NGL‐2
NGL JETTY
SMALL BOAT JETTY
MP BERTH
1.2 MESAIEED OPERATIONS ASSETS OUTSIDE NGL PLANT FENCE BUT WITHIN
MESAIEED OPERATIONS FENCE
Applicable assets – Pipelines, Buildings, Fire Station, Central Workshop, Materials
Yard, NGL Lab, Flare lines, Flare Area (NGL ½, 3 & LPG Flares), electrical
substation, etc.
All work is under Mesaieed Operations PTW
Permit is issued by:
o Within pipeline corridor –
• Crude oil export pipelines (2*16+1*36”), naphtha export pipeline (1*36”),
FW pipeline (1*8”) – by TO(M).
• All other pipelines – by TD.
o For flare lines - 3 pipe racks (for NGL-3 by GN, for NGL – 1 / 2 & LPG tanks
flare lines by GP)
o Outside pipeline corridor and all buildings - by OE(M)
1.3 MESAIEED OPERATIONS TD DEPARTMENT ASSETS OUTSIDE MESAIEED
OPERATIONS FENCE BUT WITHIN MIC FENCE
Applicable assets – Pipelines, GDS Stations.
All work inside GDS Stations and within 15 meters of any QP pipeline is carried
out under Mesaieed Operations PTW.
Permit is issued by TD
MPCL
STN SR‐2
QATALUM
MO PTW IS APPLICABLE
FOR RED MARKED AREA ‐
NGL COMPLEX + TANK
FARM + GDS STATIONS +
PIPELINES CORRIDOR
No permit is issued by Mesaieed Operations for any work done outside 15 m of any
Mesaieed Operations QP asset or facility.
RAS QIRTAS
Jet Boil‐off
STATION A5
Barzan site DOLPHIN STATION 72‐SBV‐0
Station A4 STATION A2
PEARL
QATARGAS
GTL RLOC
STATION A21 STATION A3
RASGAS
MESAIEED
ALK – 1 & 2
OPERATIONS ASSET
STATION A1 IN
RAS LAFFAN
STATION V
Station
72‐SBV‐2
MESAIEED
OPERATIONS
MAJOR GDS
STATIONS IN Station
QATAR NORTH‐ 72‐SBV‐3
SOUTH
CORRIDOR Station T3
Station Station F
OUTSIDE RLIC & Station
MIC FENCE W1,W2,W3
Station E Station T2
Station T1
Station B
37‐LBV‐1
PIPELINE CORRIDORS
Common Utility Corridors (1.3 km wide) are a part of the Master Plan produced and
managed by Qatar MMUP (Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning, formerly also
known as MMAA and UPDA) for controlling development within the State of Qatar.
The Master Plan shows corridors earmarked for hydrocarbon pipelines and various
utilities besides buffer zones.
Wherever possible, all pipelines shall be located within the designated corridor
boundaries assigned by government for current and future utilities and pipelines
needs.
The pipeline corridors in the state of Qatar have been allocated according to the
findings of a QRA study. Additional QRA is therefore not required for new pipelines in
the corridor which have a designated 250 metre “buffer zone” on each side of outer
pipeline. This principally applies to the main North South pipeline corridor between
Ras Laffan – Mesaieed and also to Ras Abu Funtas.
Control and responsibility over the hydrocarbon pipeline corridors has been vested in
QP by the MMUP. Statutory rights have been established for QP to construct, operate
and maintain hazardous pipelines within designated hydrocarbon pipeline corridor
which contain existing QP pipelines and other 3rd party pipelines.
Pipelines Corridors:
RLIC Fence to MIC fence
From Mukhainis on Salwa Road to MIC fence
Station T1 (Kharara Area) to Ras Abu Funtas fence
MIC fence to Station Wakhrah/ new facility D Power Plant
MIC to HIA (Hamad International Airport)
Mukhainis Salwa Road to Station – E for SAMI (Small & Medium Industrial Area)
Transportation & Infrastructure Section of the Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning
(MMUP) - previously also known as UPDA / MMAA
MESAIEED OPERATIONS
LOW RISK JOB APPROVAL FORM
Date of Work: _________________________
Duration of work (time): From ________To ________
Location of work: _________________________ QP/ Contractor: __________
Work Description:
Tools:
Name & Staff No Sign Date Time
Work Requested by: (Performing
Authority)
Work Authorized by: (Operating
Authority)
Required Additional Controls ( by PC) :
Worksite Supervisor:
Permit Controller: