Corp-Hse-Std-080 Corporate Standard For Managing Hse in Contracts

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03/03/2024
CORPORATE STANDARD FOR MANAGING HSE IN

CONTRACTS
DOC NO: CORP-HSE-STD-080

Rev: 04
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CORPORATE STANDARD FOR MANAGING HSE IN CONTRACTS
DOC NO: CORP-HSE-STD-080 REV. 04
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
1.0 PURPOSE ............................................................................................. 4

2.0 SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY.............................................................. 4
3.0 REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 4
3.1 GENERAL HSE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 4
3.2 HSE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 10
3.3 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS ................................................................................ 13
3.4 EXCAVATION AND MICRO-TUNNELLING ......................................................... 14
3.5 PROCESS SAFETY ............................................................................................. 14
3.6 MAJOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION ..................................................................... 14
3.7 MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE ............................................................. 14
3.8 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY ................................................................................ 18
3.9 MARINE SAFETY AND DIVING ........................................................................... 18
3.10 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ........................................................................................ 22
3.11 HOT WORK .......................................................................................................... 22
3.12 OFFICE SAFETY ................................................................................................. 23
3.13 VISITORS SAFETY .............................................................................................. 24
3.14 ABRASIVE BLASTING AND PAINTING .............................................................. 24
3.15 LONE WORKING ................................................................................................. 24
3.16 LEGAL, REGULATORY AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS .................... 24
3.17 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS ................................................................................. 25
3.18 HEALTH AND HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ 25
3.19 WORKPLACE AND ENVIRONMENT INCIDENTS REPORTING ........................ 28
3.20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 29
3.21 HSE IN DRILLING AND WELL SERVICING OPERATIONS ................................ 33
3.22 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................... 41
4.0 VALIDITY PLAN.................................................................................. 41
5.0 REFERENCES TO OTHER DOCUMENTS ......................................... 42
6.0 DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................... 46
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APPENDIX................................................................................................... 55
APPENDIX A - CONTRACTOR MONTHLY HSE PERFORMANCE REPORT FORM
(CORP-HSE-STD-080-A) ............................................................................................... 55
APPENDIX B - GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR CONTRACTOR COMPOUND AND
ACCOMMODATION ...................................................................................................... 56
APPENDIX C - REVISION HISTORY LOG .................................................................... 61
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1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Standard is to provide and communicate the minimum HSE
requirements that contractors, their employees, and sub-contractors are expected to comply
with while working for QatarEnergy. This is to ensure workplace safety, protect the health of
all personnel that may be affected, and protect the environment and assets.
2.0 SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

The requirements in this Standard have been compiled to govern the HSE activities of
Contractors in all phases of the QatarEnergy contracting process, with particular emphasis
on the contract execution phase. They shall apply to all contracts in QatarEnergy. The extent
to which they are applicable shall depend on the nature of the work and the HSE risk
level present in the contracted work or service.
Compliance with this Standard does not in any way relieve contractors from their
responsibility to comply with all other relevant QatarEnergy policies, standards, and
procedures, including specific contractual HSE requirements and location-specific
requirements. They also shall not be a replacement for the applicable State of Qatar laws
and regulations. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Standard and any
other legally binding documents pertaining to the same provision, the most stringent
requirement shall prevail without additional cost and liabilities to QatarEnergy. Furthermore,
where reference has been made in this Standard to another document, the latest approved
version of that document shall apply.
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 GENERAL HSE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
3.1.1 Contractor’s HSE Management System
Every Contractor engaged to work for or provide services for QatarEnergy shall have its own
HSE Management System (HSE MS) whose requirements are equivalent to, or exceed, but
are compatible with those of QatarEnergy. It is preferable if the Contractor’s HSE
Management System or parts of it are certified to an internationally recognized Standard.
E.g., ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 for Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health
standards, respectively.
3.1.2 Low-Risk Contract HSE Management System
Notwithstanding the provisions in section 3.1.1 above, Low-Risk Contractors who may not
have a formalized HSE Management System shall still have a basic understanding of
managing HSE in their operations and be prepared to provide and demonstrate a simple but
effective management system that can identify hazards, apply controls, effectively respond
to emergencies, and correctly apply local and state HSE laws and regulations.
3.1.3 Management of Sub-Contractor HSE
Main Contractors shall be responsible and shall be held accountable for the HSE
performance of their sub-contractors. They shall submit to the Contract Holder the list of all
sub-contractors to be engaged in executing the work or services. They shall ensure that
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sub-contractors comply with all QatarEnergy HSE requirements and relevant State Laws
and regulations.
3.1.4 Contract HSE Strategy
In selecting the contract strategy, the factors to be considered include:
• availability of suitable existing contracts (e.g., service contract, call-off contract, etc).
• contractor resources and skills interfaces between the companies.
• contractor and subcontractors.
However, in terms of HSE management, the Contract HSE strategy defines how the
contractor is held responsible for HSE management during the contract period.
3.1.5 HSE Pre-Qualification
QatarEnergy shall, at its discretion, carry out HSE pre-qualification of potential tenderers to
determine, in terms of HSE, their suitability or otherwise to tender for and be awarded a
contract. The tenderers shall make available all necessary HSE information requested to
aid the pre-qualification.
3.1.6 Requirement For Contract HSE Plans
3.1.6.1 Preliminary Contract HSE Plan
The Contractor shall develop a Preliminary Contract HSE Plan, in line with the QatarEnergy
procedure and guidelines, as part of its tender submission to demonstrate that all hazards
associated with the work or services have been identified and that adequate control and
recovery measures have been determined. The Preliminary Contract HSE Plan shall be
submitted along with tender documents. It shall cover the contract phases from mobilization
through execution, demobilization, and site restoration, clearly indicating the specific
procedures and standards to be followed during each phase of the contract and describing
its HSE Management System and how compliance with QatarEnergy’s requirements shall
be measured and achieved.
3.1.6.2 Contract HSE Plan
If awarded the contract, the Contractor shall, after a complete detailed analysis of all
hazards, develop a detailed Contract HSE Plan by updating its Preliminary Contract HSE
Plan to identify all HSE-related activities to be performed. The HSE activities shall include,
but not be limited to, identifying hazards, assessing associated risks and control measures,
HSE competence, training, communication, and pre-mobilization during the contract and
post-completion. The plan shall include elements covered in sections 3.1.6 to 3.1.22 below.
The Contract Holder and the HSE Adviser shall approve the HSE Plan and ensure its
compliance with regulatory requirements, QatarEnergy standards, and procedures.
3.1.7 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control
All qualitative risk assessments shall comply with the requirements of the Corporate
Guideline for Qualitative HSE Risk Assessment Criteria (QatarEnergy HSE Ram), Doc No.:
CORP-HSE-GDL-071, and other site-specific QatarEnergy locations' procedures and
requirements. The Contractor shall have its procedures and ensure that all HSE hazards
and effects relating to the work or services are identified, the risk assessed, and controls
and recovery measures put in place based on the latest QatarEnergy Standard for HSE Risk
Management, Doc No.: QP-HSE-STD-100. The contractor shall also ensure that the
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hazards and risks identified in QatarEnergy department HSE risk registers related to their
activities are captured in their risk register.
3.1.8 Appointment of Contractor’s Key HSE Personnel
Following the award of a contract, the Contractor shall submit to the QatarEnergy Contract
Holder the Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the personnel they want to appoint to manage HSE on
the project, such as HSE Officers. QatarEnergy shall review the submitted CVs and
interview the HSE Officer(s) to determine their suitability for the intended roles. Selection,
replacement, or removal of an HSE officer on a project shall also be subject to QatarEnergy
HSE Adviser’s approval.
The following shall be applied for the appointment of HSE Officers unless specified
otherwise by the tender document:
• The number of HSE Officers appointed shall depend on the risk level, workforce size,
and location of the work or services. Every Contractor or sub-contractor who employs
more than 20 people to work on a worksite shall appoint an HSE officer/supervisor,
who shall spend 80% of his time exclusively on HSE supervision and promoting best
HSE practices at the site.
• The main Contractor shall appoint full-time HSE personnel (including HSE Officers).
For Low-Risk Contracts, the main Contractor shall appoint a part-time site HSE
Officer or supervisor who shall spend a considerable time (at least 20 hours per week)
exclusively on HSE supervision at the site.
• Hazardous area: One additional safety officer shall be considered while adding 20
persons to a work site.
• Non-Hazardous area: One additional safety officer shall be considered while adding
30 persons to a work party.
3.1.9 HSE in Kick-Off Meetings

Following the award of the contract, QatarEnergy shall hold a Kick-off meeting with the
Contractor and discuss HSE pre-execution audit requirements. The Contractor shall be
represented at this meeting by its Senior Management, including at least the Contractor’s
Project Sponsor, Contractor’s Project Manager, Contractor’s Site Representative, and
Contractor’s HSE Manager/ Senior HSE Adviser.
3.1.10 HSE Induction, Training, Awareness, and Competence
3.1.10.1 HSE Induction
The Contractor shall ensure that all its employees, including those of sub-contractors,
undergo an HSE induction or orientation before being allowed to work at QatarEnergy
locations. The Contractor shall keep records of all employees who have attended an HSE
induction session.
3.1.10.2 HSE Training
Given the hazardous nature of working in the oil and gas industry, the Contractor shall, at
its own cost, ensure that all employees, including sub-contractors, undergo relevant
QatarEnergy-approved HSE training adequate for health, safety, and environmental
protection while engaged in works or services for QatarEnergy. For more information on the
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required training, refer to CORP-HSE-STD-024 Corporate Standard for Occupational

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Training Management, and OHS-SAF-PRC-206
Procedure for Conducting Safety Training Course for Offshore Personnel and Standard for
Emergency Preparedness and Response (QP-BCM-STD-011) and its related procedures
and Guidelines.
3.1.10.3 HSE Competence
Contractors shall have an HSE competence development program on an ongoing basis to
improve the awareness, skills, and knowledge of HSE of the workforce, particularly in its
areas of business.
All Contractor’s HSE Advisers/HSE Officers shall undergo an interview and/or successfully
pass a competence assessment test administered by QatarEnergy. All Contractor’s relevant
personnel (HSE Advisers/ HSE officers) shall attend HSE meetings depending on the roles/
duties as per meeting invitations and shall attend relevant QatarEnergy approved HSE
courses, such as rigging & slinging, Permit to Work, Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S), etc. as
required. In addition, attainment of at least one of the following qualifications /memberships
or approved equivalents for all HSE Advisers:
• National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Certificate

or Diploma.
• Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH).
• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Management, or Member of the
International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (MIIRSM).
• Registered Safety Professional (RSP).
An HSE Adviser holding higher qualifications not currently recognized by QatarEnergy or

with proven extensive experience may be exempted from some of the above requirements
at the discretion of QatarEnergy.
3.1.11 Pre-Mobilization HSE Inspections
The Contractor shall make its equipment/plant available to enable concerned QatarEnergy-
approved parties to conduct pre-mobilization checks to determine the suitability of the
equipment for use in QatarEnergy operations and projects. Only equipment found suitable
as per QatarEnergy standards and contractual requirements shall receive a clearance
certificate for mobilization and use.
3.1.12 Pre-Execution HSE Audit and Issuance of Work Commencement Certificate
A pre-execution HSE Audit shall be conducted to determine whether the Contractor has met
all the pre-execution targets set in the contract HSE specification and used as an indicator
to mobilize to the site, following which a Work commencement HSE certificate shall be
issued if all the targets have been met. No work shall commence on QatarEnergy locations
without an approved HSE work commencement certificate being issued.
3.1.13 HSE Performance Monitoring and Reporting During Contract Execution
a. HSE Performance Reporting shall be in line with the Corporate Procedure for HSE
Performance Monitoring and Reporting (No: QP-HSE-PRC-001).
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b. During contract execution, the Contractor shall deploy adequate resources, as

determined by QatarEnergy, to implement and monitor the approved Contract HSE
Plan.
c. The Contractor shall submit their monthly HSE performance reports using a soft Excel
copy of Form No. CORP-HSE-STD-080-A and upload it on the Monthly Contractor
HSE Performance Submission System (MCHS) (Appendix A).
3.1.14 Incident Reporting and Investigation

The Contractor shall immediately report and investigate all HSE incidents with QatarEnergy,
including near-misses, which occur during the contract by following the QatarEnergy
Corporate Standard for HSE incident Reporting, Investigation & Learning (QP-HSE-STD-
021) and Corporate Procedure for HSE incident Reporting, Investigation & Learning (QP-
HSE-PRC-022).
In addition, the Contractor shall notify and invite the concerned QatarEnergy Regional/
Operational HSE Adviser to be present while investigating incidents that occur within the
Contractor and sub-contractor’s activities while on QatarEnergy premises.
3.1.15 HSE Communication
The Contractor shall ensure effective communication on HSE issues through meetings and
displaying HSE information on boards and notices/signs at sites. Everyone shall attend and
participate in all relevant HSE meetings unless specifically instructed otherwise. A record of
these meetings shall be kept that includes the date, location, names/ signatures of
attendees, and topics covered. The following types of HSE meetings shall be held as a
minimum:
a. Periodic HSE Meetings: Regularly scheduled (minimum monthly) HSE meetings
shall be conducted by each Contractor (including sub-contractors) and attended by
all relevant personnel. Topics covered shall include corrective actions from audits/
inspections, welfare, learning points from incidents, regulatory issues, HSE training,
HSE trends identified, and general HSE issues.
b. Toolbox talk or Pre-job meeting: The contractor and its sub-contractors shall hold
toolbox talks or pre-job meetings on-site before the start of any work in line with the
requirements of QatarEnergy Procedure for Conducting Toolbox Talks (QP-SAF-
PRC-011).
3.1.16 HSE Inspections and Audits

a. QatarEnergy shall conduct its own Contractor HSE Audit. The intent and purpose of
this audit are to assess the Contractor’s level of implementation and compliance with
QatarEnergy’s HSE requirements across the organization. The audit shall be in line
with the Corporate Procedure for Enhancing Contractors HSE Performance (CORP-
SAF-PRC-006).
b. The Contractor shall conduct its own HSE inspections and audits to identify
deficiencies in its HSE Management System and take corrective action to improve
the management of health, safety, environmental issues in the contract and to comply
with these regulations.
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c. The Contractor shall also subject itself and its sub-contractors to inspections and
audits conducted by QatarEnergy personnel and take all necessary steps to
implement the resulting recommendations.
d. The Contractor shall allow QatarEnergy representative access at any time to plant,
equipment, personnel, and records when requested to conduct formal investigations
of compliance with regulations, procedures, and safe work practices.
3.1.17 Emergency Response

The Contractor shall have an emergency response plan, procedure, and arrangements that
shall tie in seamlessly with Corporate Standard for Emergency Preparedness and Response
(QP-BCM-STD-011) and emergency response procedures for the location where the work
or services are being executed. The Contractor shall demonstrate to the Contract Owner
their capability to continue delivering their services to QatarEnergy during an incident. It shall
ensure that its staff are thoroughly familiar with the use and location of the essential
emergency equipment.
The Contractor’s representative/HSE officer shall be responsible for coordinating medical
emergency response and evacuation at the site on behalf of the Contractor to ensure
seamless alignment with local emergency services for onshore activities.
3.1.18 HSE Incentive Schemes
Contractors shall have in place HSE incentive schemes to motivate their staff to be proactive
and therefore reward effort. It shall motivate personnel to improve their HSE performance
and change those behaviours that detract from good HSE performance.
3.1.19 HSE Performance Reporting at Contract Close-Out
Upon contract completion and site restoration, the Contractor shall submit to QatarEnergy
its overall HSE performance report (End of contract HSE performance report) covering the
whole contract duration, highlighting successes, incidents, lessons learned, and
improvement opportunities.
3.1.20 Compliance with National and International Laws, Regulations, Conventions,
and Protocols
The Contractor shall comply with and be held accountable for non-compliance to every
relevant HSE-related Qatari law and/or regulation, including any applicable international
conventions and protocols duly ratified by the State of Qatar. At their sole cost and expense,
contractors shall be responsible for researching, determining, and obtaining any required
governmental permits, licenses, bonds, inspections, and notices required by laws and
regulations to perform the work.
3.1.21 Consequences Of Non-Compliance
QatarEnergy, at its discretion, shall take all necessary measures in accordance with the
rights and remedies available under the contract or at law to ensure compliance with
QatarEnergy’s HSE requirements.
3.1.22 General Specifications for Contractor’s Accommodation and Portacabins
Contractor accommodation shall, for HSE reasons, meet the requirements stated in
Appendix B of this document.
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3.2 HSE REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 General Occupational Safety Requirements
Many critical factors that a contractor is expected to face have been identified, along with
their minimum requirements. International best practice requirements, such as the
International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), Health and Safety Executive UK,
OSHA, etc., shall be adopted for activities not mentioned in this document.
The Contractor shall be responsible and held accountable for controlling the actions of their
employees whilst engaged in QatarEnergy business. Contractor employees shall follow all
QatarEnergy HSE policies, standards and procedures, applicable State HSE Laws, and the
rules and regulations in this Document while working on the QatarEnergy Contract.
While on QatarEnergy premises, each Contractor employee shall professionally conduct
themselves and shall abide by the QatarEnergy Code of Conduct and Core Values.
3.2.2 QatarEnergy Life-Saving Rules
QatarEnergy has implemented a series of mandatory Life-Saving Rules in line with IOGP.
The Contractor shall ensure that the Subcontractors are informed and comply with
QatarEnergy Life Saving Rules. Anyone shall be authorized to stop work when they perceive
an unsafe act and conditions. There shall be no negative consequence to the person who
calls for the ‘stop work’.
A Consequence Management System used to address Life Saving Rules and other HSE
violations shall be submitted as part of the HSE Management System.
• All Life-Saving Rule violations shall be reported.
• A Consequence Management Program shall be in place to enforce compliance with
the Life Saving Rules.
• People who violate a Life Saving Rule will be subject to disciplinary action as
specified in the Contractor’s Consequence Management Program.
• All potential violations shall be investigated.
3.2.3 Smoking
Every Contractor shall adhere to the requirements of QatarEnergy Smoking Policy and
Corporate Standard for Smoking (CORP-SAF-STD-016).
3.2.4 Transport Safety
All Road Transport activities shall comply with the requirements of QatarEnergy Corporate
Standard for Road Safety (QP-SAF-STD-032), Safe Escort for Transport of Abnormal Loads
(QP-RTS-G-001), and other specific QatarEnergy locations procedures and requirements.
Contractors and Sub Contractors shall adhere to the requirements of QatarEnergy
Corporate Standard for Road Safety, CORP-SAF-STD-032, for their road transport activities
while engaged in QatarEnergy business to ensure that all journeys conducted for and on
behalf of QatarEnergy are executed safely.
3.2.4.1 Road Closure Permission and Notification
• Notification shall be given to, and permission obtained from the QatarEnergy Area
Manager or his delegate.
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• The Contractor shall submit detour schedules and diagrams showing the steps
required to maintain the detour during each phase of construction and showing the
type, number, and placement of all traffic control equipment.
• The submittal shall include a tentative schedule indicating when specific signs,
barricades, and pavement markings will be activated and deactivated.
3.2.4.2 Detour Requirements

All detours shall meet the requirements as per the latest revision of the Work Zone Traffic
Management Guide (WZTMG) and other QatarEnergy locations’ specific procedures and
requirements for a particular project.
3.2.5 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Permit To Work (PTW)

Every Contractor shall adhere to the requirements of QatarEnergy’s Corporate Standard for
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) (CORP-OHH-STD-040) and Corporate Standard for Permit To
Work (CORP-SAF-STD-012) and other specific QatarEnergy locations procedures and
requirements.
The Contractor shall abide by area-specific Permit to Work in all QatarEnergy restricted and
unrestricted areas. The Contractor shall ensure that its supervisors and employees are fully
conversant with and comply with all the requirements of the Permit to Work system.
The Contractor personnel shall comply with all actions assigned in the PTW and JHA. The
Contractor shall inform any change in the condition stipulated in the permit. The Contractor
shall attend relevant training when provided by QatarEnergy. The Contractor shall perform
no activities without a valid PTW if the activity requires PTW.
3.2.6 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The Contractor shall, at its own expense, supply its personnel assigned to the work site with
adequate PPE in line with the Corporate Standard for Personal Protective Equipment
(CORP-SAF-STD-036) and Corporate Standard for Hand Protection (CORP-SAF-STD-
017). These shall be worn on all relevant occasions as dictated by the hazards of the job at
hand and as indicated by notices, instructions, and best practices.
3.2.7 Lifting Equipment
All lifting equipment and all parts and working gear thereof, both fixed and mobile, shall be
of good construction, sound material, and free from defects. They shall be maintained and
operated to comply with QatarEnergy standards, particularly the QatarEnergy Standard for
Lifting Equipment and Operations (QP-PAI-STD-005) and Corporate Procedure for Lifting
Equipment and Operations Doc. No. CORP-ENG-PRC-038.
All lifting equipment and personnel involved in lifting operations shall comply with
QatarEnergy Standard for Lifting Equipment and Operations (QP-PAI-STD-005).
The Contractor shall maintain Lifting Equipment as per the manufacturer's
recommendations. Any defect/ damage on the Lifting Equipment shall be immediately
reported to QatarEnergy by the Contractor.
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3.2.8 Working At Height

All Working at Height activities shall comply with the requirements of QatarEnergy Corporate
Standard for Working at Heights (CORP-SAF-STD-042) and other specific QatarEnergy
locations procedures and requirements.
All scaffolds and staging shall comply with recognized standards, including the requirements
of the scaffolding procedures of the specific QatarEnergy locations at which the work is to
be undertaken. All scaffoldings shall be approved by QatarEnergy before they are used.
After a scaffold has been erected and approved for use, any planned work on the scaffold
structure that requires a work permit shall be conducted on a separate work permit. A work
permit for dismantling the scaffold shall not be signed off as complete until the scaffold
materials have been removed from the site to a dedicated storage area.
3.2.9 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
All NDT activities shall comply with the requirements of Corporate Standard for Non-
Destructive Testing – Contractors & Personnel Qualification, Evaluation Criteria and
Requirements, Doc No.: CORP-QAL-STD-008, and other specific QatarEnergy locations’
procedures and requirements.
3.2.10 Gas Hazards
The Contractor shall take all necessary steps to ensure that its employees have been
trained, are aware of the risks posed by gases, and are adequately protected from the
harmful effects while working on QatarEnergy contracts. All gas cylinder specifications shall
comply with the QatarEnergy Corporate Standard for Gas Cylinders, Doc. No.: CORP-SAF-
STD-019. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shall be available in areas with
potential exposure to H2S gas, and operatives shall be trained on using emergency
breathing apparatus (OPITO approved). Portable gas detectors shall be provided for staff
and worn when working in hazardous areas.
3.2.11 Liquid Nitrogen
a. Offshore Production Stations
The requirement for liquid nitrogen on offshore installations shall be fulfilled utilizing
standard nitrogen cylinders or pumped on board by the nitrogen ring main.
b. Offshore Drilling Rigs
The requirement for liquid nitrogen on offshore drilling rigs shall be fulfilled utilizing
standard nitrogen cylinders or pumped on board by approved special piping
arrangements.
c. Safety precautions regarding liquid nitrogen
When a nitrogen unit is shut down, all lines shall be vented immediately. The unit shall
not be left unattended until all nitrogen pressure gauges indicate zero. Always leave
the isolation valve of the pressure regulator (Road Valve) open when unattended, even
when empty. Suppliers’ representatives shall be on board the vessel at all times while
liquid nitrogen is in the container.
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3.2.12 Safety of Tools and Equipment

The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide adequate tools and equipment that are
safe enough to use, that are of the approved type, and that are up to the amount that is
required for the execution of the contract works or services. The Contractor shall
professionally maintain these tools and equipment as dictated by legal requirements and
industry standards. Workers shall be trained on the selection of the right tools for each job.
Defective/damaged tools shall immediately be removed from service. In addition, the
Contractor shall keep up-to-date records of all the said tools and equipment.
3.2.13 Housekeeping
The Contractor shall ensure that the site of the works or services is kept free of surplus,
waste, or redundant materials and shall maintain a clean and tidy site throughout the
duration of the work. All loose material shall be stored or adequately secured to eliminate
dropped object risks. Waste material shall be disposed of following QatarEnergy Standard
for Waste Management, Doc. No.: QP-ENV-STD-004.
3.2.14 Guards and Guarding Systems
The Contractor shall be required to keep in place all guarding systems provided by the
manufacturer of equipment/ machinery to protect workers from inherent hazards associated
with the operation of rotating machinery.
Electrical guarding systems shall be in order and operable. Guarding of stationary and
mobile equipment shall be within the limits recommended by the relevant QatarEnergy and
international standards and codes. Earthing shall be checked and measured frequently and
on a routine basis.
Guardrails/Handrails and/or barricading shall be provided for any walkway or wall opening
from which there is a drop of more than four (4) feet and any open-sided working surface
from which there is a drop of more than six (6) feet. Walkways with missing, broken, or loose
guardrails shall be taken out of service until repaired.
3.2.15 Hand Tools
All Contractors engaged in the use of hand tools shall comply with the requirements of the
Corporate Standard for Hand Protection (CORP-SAF-STD-017) and other specific
QatarEnergy locations' procedures and requirements.
No hand tool shall be used for any other purpose other than for which it was designed and
purchased. All hand tools shall be maintained in good condition and free from damage and
Defects. Certified electrical hand tools shall only be used in Hazardous Areas as per zone
classification. Routine inspections shall be carried out, and the records shall be maintained.
3.3 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
All operations involving radioactive materials shall be carried out in strict compliance with
the below State of Qatar radiation protection laws & regulations and the requirements of
QatarEnergy:
1. Decree-law No. 31 of 2002 Protection from Radiation law.
2. Supreme Council of Environment and Natural Reserves (SCENR) Chairman Decision
No. 4 of 2003 the Executive By-law of the Decree-law No. 31 of 2002 Protection from
Radiation law.
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3. Minister of Environment Decision No. 45 of 2013, the Management Rules of Natural

Radioactive Waste resulting from oil and gas industry in the State of Qatar.
4. SCENR Chairman Decisions 2, 3, and 4 of 2007 concerning radiation protection.
5. Corporate Standard for Radiation Safety, Doc. No.: CORP-SAF-STD-056.
6. Corporate Standard for Managing NORM, Doc. No.: CORP-SAF-STD-002.
3.4 EXCAVATION AND MICRO-TUNNELLING
All excavation and micro-tunnelling on QatarEnergy worksites shall comply with area-
specific excavation procedures. In addition, the pipes utilized in micro-tunnelling shall be
designed to accommodate the permanent loading of ground, inside and outside liquid
pressure, and the installation jacking pressures.
3.5 PROCESS SAFETY
Contractors shall follow best practices and Corporate Standard for Process Safety
Management System (QP-SAF-STD-001) and Corporate Guideline for Process Safety
Fundamentals (CORP-HSE-GDL-012), inform workers of the hazards likely to be present at
a facility and the process safety management measures in place to control them before the
commencement of work. The Contractor shall ensure that their employees follow all safety
requirements, are trained to perform their jobs safely, and are instructed in the facility’s
process hazards and emergency response plans. The Contractor shall advise QatarEnergy
of any unique hazards resulting from the performance of their work.
3.6 MAJOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION
The Corporate Standard for Major Accident Hazard Management (MAHM), Doc. No.: QP-
MAH-STD-001, shall apply to facilities, installations, and projects. All Major Accident Hazard
(MAH) risks in the ALARP region of the risk tolerability criteria shall be assessed in
compliance with the Corporate Standard for ALARP Demonstration, Doc. No.: QP-MAH-
STD-040.
Moreover, in adherence to the Corporate Standard for Management of Change (MOC), Doc.
No.: QP-SAF-STD-040, contractors shall, upon their selection and appointment, establish
and execute a suitable risk management process. This process aims to ascertain the
necessary level of monitoring and assurance essential for preventing major accidents arising
from contractor activities. This includes, but is not limited to, the operation, use, monitoring,
testing, calibration, and maintenance of processes and equipment.
3.7 MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE
3.7.1 Lifting of Loads by Personnel
The Contractor shall train its personnel on proper lifting techniques and ensure they follow
the QatarEnergy Standard for Hand Protection (CORP-SAF-STD-017) and other specific
QatarEnergy locations’ procedures and requirements.
3.7.2 Material Storage
Storage of material shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Temporary and permanent storage of all materials shall be neat and orderly on the work
site.
2. Fire hoses, extinguishers, exits, emergency exits, and aisleways shall always be kept
clear, unobstructed access.
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3. Storage hazards shall be reduced through the use of bins and racks system. Storage
racks shall be secured to the floor and wall, and secured to each other.
4. Damaged racks shall not be used for materials storage.
5. Step ladders and mobile ladders shall be made available to assist and access material
on racks at high elevations. Employees shall not be allowed to climb racks.
6. Flammable chemicals must be stored in a well-ventilated room/ area with temperature
monitoring, recording, and controlled by assigned trained personnel.
7. The Contractor shall ensure the provision of adequate oil/ chemical spill kits to contain
in case of spillage.
8. Adequate oil/chemical spill kits to contain in case of spillage shall be provided.
9. The Contractor shall provide emergency eye wash where chemicals are used and stored.
10. Flammable liquids and highly acidic, alkaline corrosive substances shall not be stored in
open containers. The requirements for containers shall be as per the applicable
QatarEnergy standards/regulations requirements. Metal containers less than 18.9 litres
(5 gallons) in capacity, which have a spring-closing lid and spout cover and are designed
to safely relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure, shall be used.
11. Rolling objects on open shelves shall be blocked or wedged. In multiple decking, heavier
material shall be stored on the lower levels.
12. Maximum storage capacity of racks as per manufacturer shall be followed. Such capacity
shall be marked on the racks.
13. Adequate aisles shall be maintained for unobstructed access and movement of
firefighting personnel and equipment. This requirement does not apply to rigs and
vessels; however, the Marine Safety/Offshore Safety/Port Safety Department shall
review the storage risk assessment. It shall be as per the following requirements:
• Access aisles of at least 1.2 meters shall be maintained.
• Within inside liquid storage areas, the main aisles shall be a minimum of 2.4
meters wide.
• Accessways in outside storage areas shall be a minimum of 3.6 meters wide.
3.7.3 Stacking and Unstacking of Materials

The Contractor shall ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent incidents
while stacking and un-stacking of materials.
a. Stacking
When stacking or planning materials for stacking, the following factors shall be
considered:
• The permissible floor/deck loading and the design load-handling capability of
storage racking and binning.
• The site layout has adequate walkways and aisles.
• Materials routing in and out.
• Method of stacking to be used.
• Available or required materials handling facilities and equipment.
• Area lighting with avoidance of shadow areas.
• Pallet design and load-bearing capacity.
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• Factors to be used to determine the size of stacks shall include volume, area
available, size, bulk, weight, type, rigidity, and fragility of materials to be stacked.
• Loaded pallets shall not normally be stacked more than three high.
• Stability of stacks shall be determined by:
o A safe ratio of height to base area.
o Sound interlocking of the materials, either naturally or artificially.
o How much of the aggregate weight is borne by the components in the lowest
tier of the rack.
o Good placement of every component in a stack, with no overhangs.
• Heavy items of equipment stored in custom-built crates or containers shall not be
stacked one on top of the other (only the bases of these containers are designed
to bear the load of the contents).
• Stacks shall be positioned at least 0.5m from walls/bulkheads and shall not allow
footing for persons to access unguarded machinery.
• While stacking materials, 0.5m - 1.0m clearance shall be maintained under
sprinklers. The materials stored shall be kept free and unobstructed from the
automatic sprinkler system and electrical panel.
• Racking shall be inspected periodically to determine its condition and confirm its
continuing capability to support the loads for which it was constructed.
• Only purpose-built pallets in good condition and without loose or broken boards
and blocks shall be used for transporting loads. Damaged pallets shall be taken
out of service and returned for repair or disposal.
• Loads shall be secured on pallets with tension strapping, plastic shrink-wrap,
cargo netting, or using a pallet box.
b. Unstacking
The majority of incidents involving the collapse of stacked materials occur when a
stack is being taken down. During this activity, the following shall apply:
• Only one person shall be responsible for stack reduction.
• If the person in charge had no part in the erection of the stack, he is to familiarize
himself before work begins.
• The stack shall be taken down tier by tier without “taking bites” out of it.
• Tubular or other fencing around the stack is to be reduced in height as the stack
is reduced.
• The area around the stack shall be kept clear of tripping hazards.
3.7.4 Flammable Material Handling and Storage
• “No Smoking” signs shall be conspicuously displayed in such areas. Smoking and
carrying matches, lighters, and other spark-producing devices shall not be
permitted in any area where flammable liquids are stored, handled, or used.
• Flammable liquid containers and storage tanks shall be posted with hazard
identification labels according to the NFPA 704 requirements.
• Flammable liquid containers installed for filling shall be electrically grounded and
bonded to prevent static electricity from causing a spark. The bond or ground or
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both shall be physically applied and shall be assured by the nature of the
installation.
• During flammable liquid filling operations, a wire bond shall be provided between
the storage container and the container being filled. The bonding wire shall be
grounded.
• Electrical grounding and bonding systems shall be included in preventive
maintenance schedules to ensure the systems are checked on a regular
frequency for electrical continuity. In addition, the exposed, visible portions of
grounding and bounding systems shall be visually inspected by the contractor
before each liquid transfer. Ground wires shall be uninsulated for ease of
inspection for mechanical damage.
• Above-ground storage tanks that are not inherently grounded (e.g., tanks on
concrete or non-conductive supports) shall be provided with a grounding system.
• When flammable liquids are transferred from one container to another, a means
of bonding the two containers shall be provided before starting the transfer.
• Flammable liquid transfer utilizing air pressure acting directly on the liquid shall
be prohibited.
• Flammable liquid tank trucks and road tank cars shall be electrically bonded and
grounded to the loading rack.
• The Contractor shall not enter pits, tanks, tank openings, low places, or confined
spaces (where flammable vapors could be present and/or could collect as a result
of the movement of heavier-than-air flammable vapors) until the required
authorized gas testing has been conducted and a confined space entry permit
issued.
• Tools, lighting, and electrical equipment in areas where Flammable liquid is
present shall meet the hazardous area classification requirements.
• Flammable liquid container storage shall not limit the use of aisles, corridors, exits,
stairways, or areas normally used for the safe egress of people. Flammable liquids
shall not be stored in exit enclosures (e.g., stairwells).
• Flammable liquids shall not be stored in open containers. In addition, containers
shall not be stored close to heated pipes or other heat sources or exposed to sun
rays unless specifically designed/approved for outside storage. The Contractor
shall get approval from QatarEnergy.
• Covers for dip tanks containing flammable liquids shall be hinged and gravity
closing or slide on tracks and be held open by a fusible link or other heat-actuated
devices.
• Gasoline and carbon tetrachloride shall not be used for cleaning purposes. Only
liquids approved for open atmosphere cleaning of equipment shall be permitted.
• Before a vehicle's gasoline tank is filled, the engine shall be shut down. All
refuelling shall be conducted in designated areas outside of buildings.
• An appropriate work permit shall be obtained before initiating cutting, welding, or
other hot work in areas where flammable liquids are present.
• When flammable liquid storage cabinets are located indoors, vent openings shall
be sealed with properly fitted bungs. When the cabinets are vented, they shall be
vented to the outside. Portable fire extinguishers and firefighting facilities are to
be provided on the worksite.
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• Special drainage, impounding areas, and/or diking shall be provided to contain

any discharge from aboveground storage tanks as per NFPA 30. Drainage
systems shall be designed and operated to prevent discharge to public
waterways, public sewers, or adjoining property.
• Spill/leak and emergency response procedures shall be developed for operations
involving flammable liquids.
• All contractors who use, handle, store, and/or are otherwise exposed to flammable
liquids shall receive hazardous chemical handling training, including general and
chemical-specific information.
• Required PPE (including but not limited to respiratory protection and chemical-
resistant gloves and clothing) shall be provided and kept readily available by the
Contractor.
• Routine preventive maintenance schedule activity shall include checks of the
structural integrity of flammable liquid storage cabinets, the electrical continuity of
grounding, and the adequacy of ventilation systems.
• Storage shall follow the conditions mentioned in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
3.7.5 Gas Cylinder Handling

Cylinders shall not be dropped from a height. A proper carriage, or platform and not a sling,
shall be used for moving cylinders, whether empty or full.
All gas cylinder handling, storage, and related activities shall comply with the requirements
of Corporate Standard for Gas Cylinders (CORP-SAF-STD-019) and other specific
QatarEnergy locations' procedures and requirements.
3.8 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
All Confined Space activities shall comply with the requirements of Corporate Standard for
Worksite Safety (CORP-SAF-STD-004) and other specific QatarEnergy locations
procedures and requirements.
3.9 MARINE SAFETY AND DIVING
3.9.1 HSE Requirements (Marine)
The Marine and Offshore HSE Departments shall inspect all vessel(s) to ensure compliance
with QatarEnergy requirements before entering into any agreement with the vessel owner
or charterer and before mobilisation of the marine vessel to the field. The following are the
general specification requirements of all marine vessels:
1. All marine vessels operating and intending to work for QatarEnergy shall be approved
and accepted by the Offshore HSE/Ports Department before executing the scope of
work.
2. All marine vessels shall ensure compliance with international, national, and
QatarEnergy’s rules, regulations, standards, legislation, conventions, codes, and
procedures in line with the specific vessel contract requirements for safely operating in
offshore fields.
3. All marine vessels shall be equipped with fire and gas detection and alarm systems that
are inspected, tested, calibrated, and certified (fire system - annually by 3rd party or as
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per the class and International Convention Safety of Lives At Sea (SOLAS) regulations,
and H2S gas detection system bi-annually by 3rd party).
4. All marine vessels shall have a ship sanitation certificate and pest control certificate
before arrival in Qatari waters and shall be renewed every six (6) months or as per the
contract requirements.
5. All marine companies shall have International Safety Management (ISM), International
Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS), and Integrated Health, Safety, Environment, and
Quality Management System certified (ISM, ISPS, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001) as a
minimum to match or exceed QatarEnergy’s HSEQ Management System.
6. International Maritime Organisation (IMO) approved safety signs, directions, and
posters shall be available on all marine vessels.
7. Dangerous goods shall be identified, labelled, and secured in the space or on deck as
per International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code and class requirements for
carriage, transportation, and certifications.
8. All vessels shall comply with all International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships (MARPOL), national laws and QatarEnergy’s environmental protection and
pollution prevention requirements, vessel contract, classification society, international,
regional, and all related local Qatari laws and/or regulations related to the prevention of
pollution from ships.
9. QatarEnergy's mandatory HSE training for all personnel onboard shall be current. All
officers shall hold a valid certificate as per the International Convention on Standards of
Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and QatarEnergy
contract requirements.
10. All outdoor electrical equipment shall be IP-rated to protect against ingress of liquid &
ATEX Certified to suit Hazardous Area Zone Classification.
11. All marine vessels shall have a rescue zone properly marked and provided with
scramble nets or Jacob’s ladder on the port and starboard sides as applicable to the
size of the vessels and contractual requirements.
12. All marine vessels shall have a Public Address System, Cargo Ship Safety Radio
Certificate, and emergency communication equipment that are operational and regularly
tested.
13. All measuring and protection devices, equipment, and apparatus shall be regularly
tested, calibrated, and certified.
14. All marine vessels shall comply with QatarEnergy HSE and contract requirements
concerning Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (EEBA - 15 mins.). Specific
vessels, as per the contract requirement, are to be equipped with a breathing air
cascade system that shall at least provide sixty (60) minutes of breathing air to all
People on Board (POB). Adequate numbers of positive pressure, full facemask type,
emergency escape breathing apparatus at least 125% of the maximum POB, and Self-
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for 30/45 mins at least four (4) sets other than
in the fireman outfit.
3.9.1.1 Contractor’s Personnel Working at Offshore Locations
1. All Contractor personnel travelling to work or visiting offshore shall undergo training as
per CORP-HSE-STD-024 Corporate Standard for Occupational Health, Safety,
Environment, and Quality Training Management. They shall have a valid H2S/BA
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Certificate and Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction Emergency Training (T-
BOSIET).
2. The Contractor shall provide relief and cover (field break) for contractor personnel so
that the duration of their continuous stay does not exceed 90 calendar days at Halul or
60 calendar days on a production station. It is understood, however, that contractor
personnel, after the elapse of a minimum of seven days of mandatory rest onshore, may
resume work on any offshore locations.
3. The Contractor shall keep a record of all its personnel at offshore locations to show that
they are demobilized from the site and provided adequate rest days before re-
mobilization to any offshore locations based on the contract terms and conditions.
3.9.1.2 Certification Requirement
All marine vessels shall comply with QatarEnergy HSE and contract requirements about
specific certification for marine vessel operations but not limited to the list below:
• Country of Flag registry.

• Class Certificate and latest Hull Survey Report from Classification Society.
• Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate or Safety Attestation from Classification Society.
• Cargo Ship Radio Telephone Certificate.
• Safe Manning Certificate.
• Valid certificates of life rafts and hydrostatic releases.
• Breathing equipment and oxygen resuscitators annual inspection certificates.
• Annual inspection certificates of fixed and portable fire fighting equipment.
• International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate.
• Oil Record Book under MARPOL 73/78 Annex-1 Regulation 20.
• Valid OVID inspection.
• ISM Safety Management Certificate.
3.9.1.3 Equipment On Board Vessels

In addition to requirements contained elsewhere in the Contract Agreement:
• Navigational Charts and Nautical publications on board shall be the complete set
covering the entire working area, consisting of the latest edition of British Admiralty
with all relevant corrections made.
• Ample cargo handling and securing equipment shall be on board to ensure that any
cargo carried is securely fastened for sea passage.
• All ship equipment required for the contract or intended for the vessel's safety shall
be regularly serviced by a competent person and remain fully operational.
3.9.1.4 Additional Safety and Environmental Standards
• Watertight closings, doors, and vents shall be maintained in good working order and
operate freely. Watertight doors shall always be closed during sea passages.
• Vessels shall only discharge bilges through an oil/water separator and shall retain
any separated oil on board for controlled disposal.
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• Vessels carrying liquid nitrogen and other hazardous cargo shall comply with the
appropriate QatarEnergy-issued procedures for transportation and handling.
• Sewage shall not be discharged into the sea from vessels permanently manned by
ten or more persons unless:
o it has been comminuted and disinfected using a system approved by the
appropriate authority and discharged at more than four nautical miles from the
nearest land.
o it is discharged at more than twelve nautical miles from the nearest land or
o It has passed through a treatment plant approved by the competent authority; and
in any case, the discharge does not produce visible floating solids or
discolouration of the surrounding water.
3.9.2 Diving Safety

• All diving vessels and diving operations conducted by or for QatarEnergy shall comply
with QatarEnergy Standard for Diving Operations (ORP-MAR-STD-001), United
Kingdom Health and Safety Executive (HSE UK) diving regulations and International
Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) International Code of Practices for Offshore
Diving.
• All personnel involved in diving operations shall be competent with proper training
and certifications as per IMCAC003, D014, Diving at Work Regulations 1997,
accepted and approved by QatarEnergy Offshore/ Port Departments.
3.9.2.1 Emergency Procedures for Diving Incidents
• The diving Contractor’s emergency procedures shall lay out the actions required of
each diving team member in the event of a foreseeable emergency occurring during
operations.
• Each dive team shall have two (2) HSE recognized Diving Medical Technicians as a
minimum who shall be fully competent to render general and hyperbaric first aid and
shall have adequate supplies of in-date medicines for first aid, including the required
chamber kits (both internal and external) as required by HSE Regulations and Diving
Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC) notices.
• The Contractor shall arrange, at its own expense, hyperbaric medical backup cover
with an HSE-approved hyperbaric doctor. The Contractor shall show written
agreement for such services with the doctor or medical center and shall always
confirm the availability of 24-hour coverage. This information, in conjunction with local
contacts and telephone numbers, shall form part of the Contractor's emergency
procedures and shall be posted in a prominent position at all dive sites.
3.9.2.2 Standing Instructions

• All diving operations conducted by or for QatarEnergy shall comply with QatarEnergy
Standard for Diving Operations (DOC. No. ORP-MAR-STD-001), United Kingdom
Health and Safety Executive (HSE UK) diving regulations and International Marine
Contractors Association (IMCA) International Code of Practices for Offshore Diving.
• No diving shall take place in a QatarEnergy area without a valid PTW.
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• All overhead work in the vicinity of the diving operations shall stop, except when the
QatarEnergy-Plant Supervisor and Diving Supervisor have ascertained that the
overhead will not cause a danger to the diving operation.
3.10 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Contractors shall carry out all work in QatarEnergy relating to electricity in a safe manner
following the relevant QatarEnergy procedures and international Standards according to the
scope of work. The electrical equipment shall comply with the Standard for the Mobilization
and Use of Construction Equipment in live QatarEnergy Assets (VP-CON-STD-084).
3.10.1 Personal Electrical Apparatus
• Personal electrical devices shall not be brought into a hazardous area unless they
have been specifically certified by a recognized certifying authority as suitable for use
in the relevant zone(s). They shall not be:
a) susceptible to mechanical damage,

b) vulnerable to the effects of weather, natural hazards, temperature, or pressure,
c) sensitive to wet, dirty, dusty, or corrosive conditions, or
d) reactive to any flammable or explosive substance, including dust, vapour, or
gas.
• All cables and connections shall also comply with the requirements for the zone(s) of
use. Only batteries complying with the test certificate shall be used.
• Equipment marking shall be required to identify the type of protection, the explosion
risk for which the apparatus is suitable, and the certifying authority.
• Certification documents and equipment marking shall be checked and approved by
the concerned HSE Department.
• Production and gas processing and treatment plants, drilling rigs, oil/gas wells,
hydrocarbon storage terminals, loading berths, etc., are examples of hazardous
areas.
• Hand torches, handheld radios, mobile telephones, pagers (or bleeps), cameras,
calculators, computers, hearing aids, etc. are examples of personal electrical
apparatus.
• In certain circumstances, QatarEnergy Management may approve the use of specific
items of apparatus after considering the Safety/Fire Department’s advice; quartz
wristwatches may fall into this category.
• Personal electrical apparatus shall not be used in a hazardous area unless a gas-
free certificate (Hot work permit) has been issued for the period of use.
3.11 HOT WORK

Any work activities that create or introduce naked flame, spark, heating, or sources of
ignition, such as but not limited to electric arc welding, oxygen-acetylene cutting, grinding,
electric induction pre-heating, handling of explosives, spray/jet painting, and heat treatment
shall be considered as hot works. All Hot Work activities shall comply with the requirements
of the Procedure for the Control of Hot Work (IS-PRC-HSE-046) and other specific
QatarEnergy locations procedures and requirements.
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Contractors who carry out hot work activities shall have a Method Statement, JHA, and
secure a valid QatarEnergy Hot Work Permit.
All precautionary measures stated in the Hot Work procedures, Method Statement, JHA,
and PTW system of QatarEnergy shall be complied with before the commencement of the
hot work activity.
3.11.1 Pressurised Habitat
Pressurized habitat shall be considered the preferred option for all hot work naked flame
activity, especially in Zone 0 or 1.
The pressurized habitat shall be constructed from a suitable material (such as flame-
retardant silicone-coated fibreglass plastic tested by following the requirements of ANSI FM
4950-2007 Clause 5). A certified scaffold structure shall be used to provide the habitat
framework.
The habitat workspace shall be sufficiently sized to accommodate at least two persons
comfortably. The habitat shall also be large enough to accommodate any tools and
equipment necessary for the work at hand. The interior shall be lined with fire blankets to
reduce the likelihood of sparks or other incandescent material contacting the outer covering.
The habitat shall be constructed to maintain an internal overpressure of 25-50 Pascal for a
prolonged period. The exit shall be clearly marked, both inside and out.
The habitat shall be illuminated by sufficient lighting suitable for the zone in which the habitat
is constructed.
3.12 OFFICE SAFETY
Contractors shall be responsible for providing safe and conducive office work environment
for their staff. New contractor employees, transferees, and sub-contractors shall receive
HSE induction training as soon as practicable after arrival on-site, at the latest during the
first week.
3.12.1 Ergonomics
a. All ergonomics activities shall comply with the requirements of Corporate Standard
for Ergonomics and Human Factors (CORP-OHH-STD-004) and other specific
QatarEnergy locations’ procedures and requirements.
b. The Contractor shall comply with Display Screen Equipment 1992 (DSE) and shall
provide relevant information regarding the following ergonomic factors concerning the
project (these shall be reflected in the HRA):
• DSE and use of Computer Systems: The Contractor shall provide information
regarding the safe use of DSE and computer systems.
• Manual Handling: Contractors shall comply with Manual Handling Operations
Regulations 1992.
• Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality: Where any Contractor’s scope of work or
service relates to indoor facilities such as offices, rooms, workshops, provision of
worker’s camps, etc., the Contractor shall conduct Indoor Air Quality assessments
and provide adequate ventilation.
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The Contractor shall ensure that all Mechanical, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning
(HVAC) are regularly checked, kept clean, and well maintained to prevent the growth of
micro-organisms and to maintain acceptable in-door thermal conditions.
3.13 VISITORS SAFETY
All visitors shall comply with the site HSE specific requirements. All visitors shall wear PPE
that complies with the site rules and be identified and accompanied by a Contractor
representative throughout the visit.
When visitors arrive at the site, the Contractor Site Supervisor/Contractor HSE
representative shall conduct a site-specific safety briefing. The briefing includes key
information about the site-specific hazards and risks. The Contractor shall inform the visitors
what to do if there is any emergency, restricted worksite areas, site-specific PPE, and site-
specific safety rules.
The contractor shall maintain the site logbook for the visitor, which includes the areas visitors
shall visit, names of the visitors, and accompanied Contractor representative and visitors
IN/OUT timings to the worksite.
3.14 ABRASIVE BLASTING AND PAINTING
Before abrasive blasting and painting operations, there shall be an approved risk
assessment conducted by the team, approved PTW, with JHA, method statement, safety
datasheet, and valid certifications of the equipment and training certifications of the
personnel. All abrasive blasting and painting activities shall comply with the requirements of
Procedure for Abrasive Blasting on Live Equipment (OMM-HSE-PRC-502), Procedure for
Abrasive Blasting on Live Pipelines (OMM-HSE-PRC-503, OMD-QAL-PRC-021) and
Corporate Standard for Worksite Safety (QP-SAF-STD-004) and other specific QatarEnergy
3.15 LONE WORKING
The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps to prevent the practice of lone working by
assigning duty to workers in groups of at least two persons to enable each one to look out
for the other (buddy system). Where lone working becomes necessary and unavoidable, the
Contractor shall conduct a risk assessment for the activity/ situation and implement
measures to reduce the risk to the lone worker.
The Contractor shall not allow its workers to drive alone into the desert. Self-help kits,
including communication devices, shall be made available to work teams crossing the desert
to enable them to rescue themselves from situations such as vehicles being stuck in the
sand.
3.16 LEGAL, REGULATORY AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
All Contractors shall follow the Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 and its executive decisions
where applicable, which is a reference for health standards applicable in operations as well
as the requirements for workers’ healthcare coverage and disability compensation for
hazardous work and other applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
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3.17 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
• The Contractor shall comply with the Control of Substance Hazardous to Health
Regulations 2002 and the State of Qatar's applicable legislation.
• The Contractor shall ensure that the current SDS for each hazardous chemical or a
copy thereof is kept in a safe but accessible place on-site and carried along during
transportation of the substance.
• The Contractor shall ensure that exposure to any hazardous chemicals does not
exceed the Occupational Exposure Limit specified by the American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) for the chemical. The determination of
exposure should be considered with a respirator worn at the assigned protection
factor or without any respiratory protection worn.
• All potentially exposed employees shall be scheduled for a monitoring program and
health surveillance program.
• The Contractor shall ensure that monitoring of the exposure of employees is repeated
at acceptable intervals as determined by QatarEnergy occupational health & hygiene
standards.
• Any local exhaust ventilation equipment installed (used to remove air contaminants
at a local source) shall be designed, constructed, and tested according to
QatarEnergy project specifications by a QatarEnergy approved qualified engineer.
Records for the maintenance, inspection, and testing shall be produced for inspection
when required by the site QatarEnergy industrial hygienist.
• The Contractor shall ensure any packaging or container of hazardous chemicals is
strong and labelled, and the label is not removed, defaced, modified, or altered. The
labels shall be as per UN Hazards Class Numbers with diamond symbols or
equivalent international Standards.
• On-site, the Contractors shall ensure that warning signs, required PPE, current SDS,
and other relevant information are posted at prominent places to warn persons
entering the area of the hazard. Warning signs shall be written in English and Arabic,
at least.
• The Contractor shall ensure that any person who carries out any work in connection
with the hazardous chemicals has access to the SDS with the necessary information,
has been given training/instruction on the use of the chemical, and gets appropriate
supervision.
3.18 HEALTH AND HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS

3.18.1 Health Risk Assessments (HRA)
The Contractor shall be required to provide details of known or potential health impacts that
his activities could have on existing operations and health beyond the project site.
Depending on the length and scope of the project, an HRA shall be conducted in line with
the Corporate Standard for Health Risk Assessment (CORP-OHH-STD-041). Each
Contractor shall develop an “action plan” following the HRA to ensure implementation of
corrective actions.
It is mandatory that in any Contract, the health and industrial hygiene requirements are
fulfilled by both Contractors (and their sub-contractors) and Contract Holders in both on-
shore and off-shore operations. Contractors shall ensure that they provide information on
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any occupational health hazards that may be introduced into QatarEnergy's work
environment during work.
3.18.2 Heat Stress Requirements
Every Contractor shall adhere to the purpose, scope, and applicability of QatarEnergy
Standard for Managing Heat Stress QP-OHH-STD-012 and other specific QatarEnergy
3.18.3 Healthcare Provision
Contractors have a duty of care towards their entire workforce. It is the responsibility of each
Contractor to arrange healthcare provision before commissioning of any project.
The following are basic requirements for all Contractor companies for healthcare and
insurance coverage:
a. Medical Care Provision
The Contractor shall provide QatarEnergy with evidence of health coverage for its
personnel (especially employees who shall spend more than 30 days with the
Contractor during the performance of the Contract). In Industrial Cities, all contractors
shall have the SLA with QatarEnergy Healthcare Department for Primary health care
services for their workers.
b. Licensing Of Medical Aid Center
If the Contractor opts for “self-provision” of healthcare service, the Contractor shall have
the facility pre-audited and licensed by the State of Qatar Ministry of Public Health
(MoPH).
c. Complementary Insurance for Hazardous Work
The Contractor shall prove that it has established Complementary Insurance for
Hazardous Work for all its field workers. This may include companies not considered in
the list of high-risk activities.
d. Life Insurance
QatarEnergy shall require the Contractor to produce evidence of life insurance coverage
before starting field operations.
e. Appointment of Healthcare Providers
Each Contractor shall appoint a competent health advisor to handle all healthcare needs
of the Contractor's personnel where applicable or have SLA for OH services with
QatarEnergy Healthcare Department.
The competency of the Health Advisor shall depend on the level of healthcare provision
and medical cover set up by the Contractor (either a nurse-led Medical Aid Center or a
full Primary Health Care clinic).
Health Advisor shall demonstrate competence in the following areas:
• Be able to facilitate and develop Contract Health Risk Assessment (HRA)

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of health requirements, rules and regulations, and ability to monitor
compliance.
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• Be fully conversant with techniques used in the management of health hazards

and advise on suitable measures that shall be used for preventing and ultimately
recovering from risk situations.
• Ability to conduct and report occupational health audits.
• Ability to conduct incident investigations and identify underlying causes.
• Be fully conversant with QatarEnergy Contractor HSE Management documents
and emergency Procedures.
Licensing of all health personnel is done by the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH). The
Contractor shall ensure that the MOPH Licensing Procedure is followed within three
months of employing the health personnel.
If a Contractor has set up his “own” medical center, the center shall comply with the
minimum requirements set out by QatarEnergy and the MOPH.
Refer to MOPH for all the details on setting up, managing, and licensing a Medical Aid
Center in QatarEnergy locations.
3.18.4 Welfare Amenities and Other Hygiene/ Public Health Requirements
It is the primary responsibility of each Contractor to ensure that general public health in the
Contractor’s camps, accommodation, and workplace is catered for. The Contractor shall
ensure that medical facilities and/or agreements with local providers suitable for immediate
response to reasonably foreseeable incidents are in place. If the contractors are living in
QatarEnergy camps/villages inside Industrial Cities (IC), Industrial Cities shall be
responsible for the hygiene requirements of the camps. For medical and emergency
services, they shall have either an agreement with QatarEnergy Medical or with external
providers. The Contractors shall resolve welfare issues such as accommodation, hygiene,
recreation, etc., raised by their employees or QatarEnergy as soon as practicable. An action
plan in this regard shall be prepared and submitted to QatarEnergy for review and approval.
3.18.5 Fitness-To-Work Examinations
All Contractors engaged in QatarEnergy business shall comply with the requirements of
Corporate Standard for Fitness to Work, Doc. No.: CORP-OHH-STD-011, and other specific
QatarEnergy locations’ procedures and requirements. Copies of fitness certificates shall be
kept in each Contract worker’s file for reference in incident investigations and audits.
The Contractor shall maintain copies of fitness-to-work certificates to enable the health
advisor to schedule fitness assessments periodically as per requirement/risk assessment.
3.18.6 Preventive Measures and Vaccinations
All preventive measures shall be part of the work conditions offered by the employer and
shall be available for all its workers. It is, therefore, the responsibility of every Contractor to
ensure access to, and provision of all vaccinations recommended within the State of Qatar.
E.g., Covid 19, Bird-flu, etc.
• Every Contractor shall make its provision for pandemic preparedness. Keep up to
date with any biological hazards that might impact the contractor’s workforce, be
familiar with the local response plans, and devise your “own response” to ensure
disease containment and prevention spread.
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• Contractors shall engage in “Business Continuity Planning”, specifically addressing

the challenges of pandemic-like situations. This planning shall prioritize health-
related events, such as a disease pandemic, that could potentially disrupt individuals,
processes, and consequently, the entire business.
• QatarEnergy may, at its discretion, engage and involve Contractors and service
providers in major preparedness drills, communication, and training. The Contractor
shall be responsible for participating in the planned events, as required.
• QatarEnergy shall periodically review Contractors’ business continuity plans.
3.19 WORKPLACE AND ENVIRONMENT INCIDENTS REPORTING

In accordance with Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 as well as QP-HSE-STD-021 QatarEnergy
Standard for HSE Incident Reporting Investigation Learning, each Contractor shall be
required to report and keep records of all work incidents, accidents, and the diagnosis of
occupational illness.
In case of all environmental incidents, the contractor shall immediately notify QatarEnergy
Emergency Communication Center (ECC) by dialling #135 with minimum basic details.
Incidents within QatarEnergy Operational Areas (Halul, rigs/platforms shall be reported to
the Contract Holder or QatarEnergy Operations Supervisor, who in turn shall report to ECC
or Alpha Seven Sierra (A7S) as applicable.
Oil Spills shall be reported in line with the Procedure for HSE Incident Reporting
Investigation and Learning (QP-HSE-PRC-022). If an environmental incident, other than
exceedance to State or QatarEnergy regulations, has caused environmental impact or harm
to human health or the environment, then the incident notification and reporting shall be
followed with a detailed investigation and a written report submitted to QatarEnergy
immediately on completion of an investigation.
3.19.1 Reporting and Record-Keeping System
3.19.1.1 Medical Records
The Contractor with an independent Medical Aid Center (with no dependence on
QatarEnergy medical facilities) shall be required to keep clinical records as stipulated in the
license issued by the National Health Authority.
A Contractor with a Service Level Agreement for healthcare provision with QatarEnergy
Health Centers shall ensure that full details of their Contract’s workers are provided to
QatarEnergy administration for the efficient administration of medical records.
Each patient record shall reflect the following:
• Patient’s full details.

• Contractor's name.
• Contractor's Health Advisor details.
• Medical Insurance or Contractor Account.
3.19.1.2 Injury On Duty Records

Copies of all Injuries On Duty (IOD) shall be kept and updated accordingly. All investigation
records shall be made available for periodic audits by QatarEnergy.
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3.19.1.3 Non-Accidental Deaths

Contractors shall be expected to initiate, participate, and/or contribute to any investigation
in the event of death within the worker’s camps.
3.19.1.4 Alcohol, Drugs and Controlled Substances
The Contractor and all its personnel shall comply with all the State of Qatar laws relating to
alcohol, drugs, and controlled substances.
QatarEnergy allows alcohol testing in incident investigations. However, alcohol testing is not
permitted on a routine/random basis.
3.20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall conform to all the environmental regulations in the State of Qatar. The
principal laws governing environmental protection in the State of Qatar are:
• Qatar Environmental Protection Law issued by Decree-law No. 30 of 2002 charges

MoECC with overseeing and enforcing environmental protection.
• Executive Order (By-Law) for the Environmental Protection Law and its Annexes,
issued by SCENR Chairman decision No. 4 of 2005 (MoECC, 2005).
The Contractor shall comply with QatarEnergy’s Environmental Management System,

including the permits, licenses, Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP),
Operation Environmental Management Plan (OEMP), and other environmental deliverables,
where relevant. The Contractor’s HSE Plan shall address environmental aspects and
impacts identified by QatarEnergy, as well as those identified by the Contractor for the work
to be completed, including mobilization and demobilization.
The Contractor shall review and comply with all applicable environmental permits and
conditions, laws, regulations, and QatarEnergy requirements before the start and during
work.
The Contractor shall participate in and comply with all applicable project-specific
environmental training before commencing work.
3.20.1 Air Quality
All contractors shall comply with the stipulated requirements of the Qatar Ministry of
Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) outlined below:
Compliance Criteria Key – MoECC Standards
• 99.7% of all daily measurements were taken in one calendar year.

• Arithmetic mean of all daily measurements taken in one calendar year.
• 99.7 % of all hourly measurements are taken during any 30 days.
• 99.7% of all days containing 1-hour measurements at or below the Standard during
one calendar year.
• 99.98% of all hourly measurements were taken during one calendar year.
• 99.8 % of all 8-hour measurements were taken during one calendar year.
• Maximum arithmetic mean averaged over a calendar quarter.
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3.20.1.1 Minimum Mitigating Measures (Air Emissions)

To minimize emissions to the atmosphere, the contractors shall comply with the following:
• All construction vehicles and machinery shall have up-to-date inspection certificates
to demonstrate that they are in good working condition before they are used on-site.
All maintenance records shall be kept in line with the manufacturers’ requirements.
• Non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) shall use Ultra-Low Sulphur diesel (ULSD) or
gas and be fitted with appropriate exhaust after-treatment. All fuels used on-site shall
be, under any circumstances, compatible with this specification, especially regarding
low Sulphur content.
• All construction vehicles and machinery shall be fitted with exhaust systems and
emission control devices (e.g., a catalytic converter) which are maintained and in good
working order.
• All activities related to engine idling (trucks, vehicles, machinery) shall be limited as
much as practical (e.g., no longer than five minutes)
• All equipment shall be turned off when not in use.
• Whenever excessive smoke is identified from any construction vehicle or machinery,
it shall be serviced as soon as possible and taken out of use until the maintenance
has been satisfactorily completed.
• Refrigerant gas with zero/medium Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low/medium
Global Warming potential (GWP), such as R407C, R404A, R134a, R22, etc., shall be
used for HVAC equipment.
• Refrigerant gas with very high Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and very high Global
Warming Potential (GWP) such as R11 shall not be used.
3.20.1.2 Minimum Mitigating Measures (Dust Emissions)

Where activities are expected to impact the dust levels on-site, the contractor shall develop
and implement a dust control plan that shall contain but not be limited to the following:
• All-access roads to the site shall be watered regularly to minimize dust generation.
Where Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) Water shall be used in dust suppression, it
shall be compliant with relevant regulations.
• The surrounding roads and sidewalks are to be kept free from construction debris and
cleaned regularly.
• Materials management areas are to be maintained to constrain dust pollution, e.g.,
locating storage areas away from sensitive receptors, erecting screens to function as
windbreaks, and limiting height and side slopes of stored material. Watering facilities
shall be used to reduce dust escaping from the site boundaries.
• The footprint of disturbance from construction operations at the project is to be kept to
a minimum, and movement of vehicles, mobile equipment, and machinery is to be
restricted within the work areas.
• Uncovered stockpiles and areas other than haul roads, if they are a source of dust,
are to be watered. Non-potable water sources to be used as an alternative to potable
water use.
• Enclosed chutes and covered skips shall be used to minimize dust generation.
• On windy days, activities causing excessive dust shall be suspended.
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• Any soil arising during the bulk excavations shall be reused as much as possible for
backfilling, and surplus material shall be removed and stored at suitable locations for
future use.
• Weather forecasts are to be followed to know the days of high wind speed in advance.
3.20.2 Noise
The Contractor shall comply with the Executive Order (By-Law) for the Environmental
Protection Law and its Annexes (MoECC, 2005), which provides maximum allowable
ambient noise limits in the State of Qatar and Corporate Standard for Environmental Noise
(CORP-ENV-STD-007).
3.20.3 Soil and Groundwater
The following are the soil and groundwater standards used to assess soil and groundwater
contamination. In the absence of any relevant soil and groundwater standard for the State
of Qatar, Dutch Standard 2013 shall be followed. The contractor shall comply with the
requirements of Corporate Standard for Environmental Requirements in Site Preparation of
New Projects and Abandonment & Restoration of Facilities (QP-ENV-STD-040).
3.20.3.1 Dewatering
Prior approval of QatarEnergy shall be obtained for groundwater discharge anywhere done;
by any means, the discharge shall be monitored as per permit requirements. The Contractor
shall ensure that the groundwater to be dewatered shall not be contaminated with any
hydrocarbon/chemical due to any previous leak incidents.
3.20.3.2 Wastewater
All generated wastewater effluents shall comply with executive by-laws of the Environment
Protection law.
During the pre-mobilization stage, the Contractor is expected to provide a list of all
wastewater types arising from the project activities, provide estimated volumes, and explain
the method for treatment or disposal. The proposed treatment and disposal methods of
anticipated wastewater shall be reviewed and approved by QatarEnergy Subject Matter
Expert (SME) before the commencement of the contractor’s work.
3.20.4 Waste Management
The Corporate Standard for Waste Management (QP-ENV-STD-004), Procedure for Waste
Management (QP-ENV-PRC-005), and Guideline for Waste Management (QP-ENV-GDL-
006) apply to all projects within QatarEnergy. All waste or suspected waste shall be
classified as non-hazardous or hazardous for it to be stored, handled, and treated in line
with the regulatory requirements.
3.20.5 Biodiversity
The contractor shall comply with the environmental permit requirements provided by the
authority. The contractor shall also ensure that the following be implemented on-site/project
area:
• There shall be no harming of animals on-site. Where an animal is harmed, this shall
be considered an environmental incident and shall be reported.
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• The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting the aquatic fauna and flora during
the execution of activities. For example, for offshore projects, the marine mammals
and coral reefs that existed and were identified during the offshore campaign.
• There shall be no removal of trees on-site without prior approval from the relevant
authorities. Where practicable, avoidance shall be the primary consideration in the
mitigating measures that shall be developed.
• Before excavation/backfilling, the on-site Environmental Officer shall ensure that no
burrowing animals are present in the area.
• All waste areas shall be protected to prevent animals from feeding from the waste
storage areas.
• Activities with excessive noise levels shall be limited to daytime work only (where
practicable).
• Lighting shall be limited to the immediate work areas (where practicable).
• The contractor shall make use of existing access roads. Where there are no access
roads available, the contractor shall develop its access roads provided that,
o This shall be the nearest point to their project site.
o There shall not be any removal of significant floral communities.
Where applicable, a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) shall be developed, submitted for
approval to relevant authorities, and specific mitigation measures implemented for the
project.
3.20.6 Site Preparation, Abandonment, Demolition, Demobilization, and
Restoration of Projects (Onshore and Offshore)
The contractor shall comply with the QatarEnergy Standard for Environmental Requirements
in Site preparation of Projects and Abandonment & Restoration of Facilities (Doc No. QP–
ENV–STD–040), Environmental Assessment and Authorisation for Capital Projects (Doc
No. IP-ENV-001), Guideline for Environmental Assessment in Projects (Doc No. QP-GDL-
V-003) for the implementation of the project. This is to ensure that all environmental study
requirements are compiled at every stage of the project.
For demolition works, the Contractor shall submit a method statement and HSE Plan for
QatarEnergy review and approval before demolition activities commence.
The Contractor shall ensure that the site is maintained in a tidy manner and free from debris.
Periodically throughout the performance of the work, upon completion of the work, or when
otherwise directed by QatarEnergy, the Contractor shall promptly be liable and accept the
cost for the removal of any debris, equipment, facilities, and personnel in addition to the
associated cost for the Pre and post Seabed Survey by an approved third party. Should the
Contractor fail to leave or prove the site in a clean condition, QatarEnergy may deduct the
costs associated with cleaning the site from the Contractor’s invoices. The Contractor shall
obtain approval from the QatarEnergy Site Representative before using any of
QatarEnergy’s pollution control or waste disposal facilities for the disposal of any wastes or
debris originating from the work or any members of the Contractor.
The hazards associated with demobilization shall be reassessed, any new hazards
identified, and controls implemented to minimize the risks. The HSE plan shall be modified
accordingly.
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QatarEnergy shall also comply with the following regulations in the abandonment of offshore
facilities:
1. ROPME protocols, including the “Guidelines to the Protocol Concerning Marine
Pollution Resulting from Exploration and Exploitation of the Continental Shelf”.
2. International Marine Organization requirements for Abandonment of Offshore
facilities
3. Industry Best practices in Abandoning offshore structures (International Organization
of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) (Particularly IOGP Report No. 10.12/232)
4. Corporate Standard for Abandonment of Fixed Offshore Installations (Topsides and
Jackets) (CORP-ENV-STD-034)
5. Subsea Pipelines In-Situ Abandonment Guideline – Acceptance Criteria (VS-PLC-
GDL-004).
3.21 HSE IN DRILLING AND WELL SERVICING OPERATIONS
3.21.1 General Requirements
The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the QatarEnergy Drilling and
Completions Department’s Drilling Reference Manual (DRM), as well as those specified in
the contract agreement.
A. Emergency Power
All rigs shall have an independent generator with sufficient capacity to provide all
emergencies and essential services in the event of loss of the main generator.
The emergency generator shall be capable of supplying power for up to eighteen hours
for emergency lighting, communication equipment, fire/gas alarms and detection
equipment, and running one fire pump. Automatic start shall be fitted, taking no more
than forty-five (45) seconds to come online.
Emergency power shall be connected to all embarkation station lights on deck and
overside, “T” cardboards, gangway, fire and gas detection systems, and all spaces,
alarms, escape routes, fire pump, and equipment as required by MODU CODE.
The muster stations shall have means of two-way communications with the control room
and “T” card system or equivalent method to facilitate counting of POB.
B. Gas Detection Systems
All onshore and offshore rigs and marine locations shall have H2S and Lower Explosive
Limit (LEL) gas detection fixed monitoring with audible and visual alarm systems
connected to emergency power. Head sensors shall cover the drill floor, bell nipple,
wellhead area, mud pits (offshore), shale shaker areas, and A/C air intake (offshore).
The following portable gas detectors shall be provided:
• Two multi-gas detectors (H2S, LEL, and O2)
• Two tripod-type area gas monitors with alarms (H2S & LEL)
• Adequate number of Personal H2S gas detectors
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All fixed and portable detectors shall be certified and calibrated by a qualified third party
every six months.
C. Permit-To-Work System
Drilling Contractors shall implement their own PTW system and JHA as applicable within
the rig site, while QatarEnergy PTW system and JHA Standard shall be implemented
during rigless operations and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) at Wellhead jacket
(offshore) or well site (rigless onshore), as applicable.
D. Well Control and Blowout Prevention
Tool Pusher (Rig Manager), Driller, and Assistant Driller shall possess a valid certificate
in well control issued by IWCF (International Well Control Forum). The Contractor shall
fully comply with the QatarEnergy drilling blow-out contingency plans for offshore and
onshore.
E. Emergency Response
Rig emergency plans/procedures shall be available, regularly reviewed, updated, and
approved by QatarEnergy.
• Fire and rescue teams shall receive advanced firefighting training.
• First Aid Boxes shall be distributed around the Rig in a ratio of one for every ten
(10) persons on board.
F. Hammer Unions
The following shall be ensured:
• Hammer unions shall be clearly marked for their type to ensure the makeup is
compatible and shall not be used for makeup if not marked.
• “Roughneck Saver” (go/no-go gauge) shall be used to determine the hammer union
type if in doubt.
G. Fire Pumps
Fire pumps shall be capable of delivering 100% of capacity to any one fire area. 100%
redundancy of fire pumps shall be available. The Contractor shall comply with Corporate
Philosophy for Fire and Safety (QP-PHL-S-001).
H. Rig Floor Tools for Running Tubulars
The following shall apply to tools such as slips and tongs, which are used for running
tubulars on the rig floor:
Slips:
• Shall be handled by a minimum of two people to lift.
• Shall never be kicked into place.
• Broken or worn slips shall be replaced.
• Dies shall be checked regularly, kept clean/sharp, and replaced, as necessary.
Broken dies shall be replaced, and correct keepers used.
• Original equipment replacement handles shall be used.
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Tongs:
• Tong counterbalance weights shall be properly maintained (weight balance and well
lubricated) for vertical movement of the tongs.
• The tongs shall be snubbed /secured to an anchor post.
• Safety switches shall be installed on power tongs to ensure they are not operated
unless the tong doors are closed. In addition, the doors that close the front of the
tongs shall have a positive latching mechanism to keep the door shut.
• The Arc path of the tongs shall be kept clear of personnel while making up or
breaking out tubulars. When not in use, tongs shall be secured safely.
• Latches shall always be clean and lubricated.
• A piece of chain or other material shall never be used to make the tongs “bite”.
Always use proper size jaws for the pipe being used.
• Tongs shall be hung in the mast so that they swing away from the drill pipe when
unlatched. Tongs safe handles/pinch points shall be marked accordingly.
I. Coiled Tubing
Any operations with coiled tubing in a potentially live well shall be treated in the same
way as any conventional well control requirement and associated Blowout Preventor
(BOP) equipment. Any coiled tubing operation with other proximate wells producing shall
be treated as a concurrent operation and subject to concurrent operations restraints and
safety precautions.
Every coiled tubing unit shall maintain a full 'Reel Utilization Data Sheet' which includes
the following historical data:
• Type of work done, and depths run.
• No. of cycles (tubing passed through gooseneck), and Welds.
• All welding carried out on coiled tubing shall be fully documented, giving details of
subsequent X-ray results and Rockwell hardness tests.
J. Acidizing
During the use of acids for stimulating production from a well, the safety precautions
detailed below shall be observed:
• All chemicals shall be transported, stored, and used in line with applicable
QatarEnergy procedures. The SDS of the chemicals shall be made readily available
on-site for the handlers.
• Piping from the pumping unit to the wellhead shall be fitted with a non-return valve
as near as possible to the wellhead.
• Upon completion of acidizing operations, all equipment shall be thoroughly washed
inside and outside with fresh water.
K. Perforating and Other Wireline Operations Involving Explosives

• Signs shall be posted at the location entrance notifying that explosives are in use.
• As per industry best practice, night-time perforating operations shall not be
performed due to lighting constraints unless approved by the management/ Drilling
Supervisor.
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• Explosives shall be handled only by qualified personnel designated by the

Contractor operating. All non-essential personnel not handling the explosives shall
remain outside the rig floor.
• Radio Silence shall be applied to avoid any potential accidental activation/firing of
the perforation tool due to Radio Frequency (RF) signal interference. However, if
the Perforation tool is safely designed to avoid any such RF signal interference,
then Radio Silence is not required.
• Onshore, the Wireline truck shall be grounded to the wellhead before operations
begin.
• The perforation tool shall be isolated from the firing panel until the explosives reach
a minimum depth of 200 feet. The explosives shall be locked out and shorted out
above 200 feet when removing “live” explosives from the wellbore.
L. Storage of Explosives
Explosives and detonators shall be stored in separate containers and stored in a building
located at a safe distance from stores containing flammable materials. Non-explosive
materials shall not be stored in the same building. Access to the explosive store shall be
controlled, and records of outgoing and incoming stocks shall be kept.
3.21.2 Safety and Fire Equipment for Offshore Drilling Unit
The safety and fire equipment and systems shall comply with:
• International Maritime Organization (IMO).
• Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) Code.
• SOLAS Code.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requirements (Rules for building and classing
of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units).
• QatarEnergy requirements in the relevant contract agreement.
3.21.2.1 Equipment Specifications

a. Equipment to be used in zones known or suspected of producing H 2S shall conform
to National Association of Corrosion Engineers NACE Standard MR-01-75 'Material
requirement for Sulphide stress cracking resistant metallic material'.
b. Electrical equipment installed in hazardous areas shall be certified as per hazardous
area classification.
c. The Contractor shall confirm that all electrical fixtures/equipment installed at the drill
floor and the whole derrick shall be certified explosion-proof type in addition to all
other classified hazardous zones as per IEC and API standards.
d. All outdoor electric fixtures, switches, sockets, and plugs in non-hazardous areas
shall be weatherproof.
The drilling unit shall be equipped with the following systems/ equipment:
A. Safety Equipment Plan Drawing
Safety equipment plan drawings shall exist for each level of the drilling installation,
including offices and accommodation, showing the location of fixed and portable safety
equipment. On onshore rigs, the plan shall be approved by a qualified third party. On
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offshore rigs, the plan shall be approved by the classification society. The Plan shall be
regularly updated to reflect any modification, addition, or replacement of fire, safety, and
survival equipment and as per class requirements.
B. Emergency Diagram
Emergency diagrams shall exist for each drilling installation, including offices and
accommodations showing emergency facilities. A composite diagram showing all areas
of the installation shall also be displayed at one or more central points.
C. Safe Signs
Safety sign text shall be in both Arabic and English.
Signs giving information required during an emergency, e.g., exits, escape capsule
stations, lifesaving appliances in the accommodation and engine room, etc., shall be
visible at night (marked with photoluminescent tapes) and during the loss of normal
power. This means lighting connected to the emergency power supply through fire-
resistant cabling or self-powered intrinsically safe signs.
D. Survival Craft (Offshore)
Approved Totally Enclosed Motor-Propelled Survival Craft (TEMPSC) with a total capacity
of accommodating 200% of the total number of persons on board the drilling unit. Craft
with a capacity to evacuate 100% of persons on board (POB) shall be on each side of the
unit. The survival crafts shall be fitted with breathing air cascade systems and fire
protection.
E. Inflatable Life Rafts (Offshore)
Certified and approved inflatable life rafts, with a total capacity of accommodating 100%
of the total number of persons on board the drilling unit, shall be available.
F. Fast Rescue Craft (Offshore)
Certified and approved fast rescue man-overboard craft (diesel engine driven) placed
under an approved launching arrangement.
G. Escape Ladders/Scrambling Nets
Escape ladders/ scrambling nets shall be provided. Rope ladders and scramble nets shall
be fitted to life rafts and lifeboat stations.
H. Fire Pumps
Two fire pumps, each capable of providing 100% of the fire water requirement, shall be
provided. At least one of the fire pumps shall be diesel-driven (independently from the rig
main power system). An emergency fire pump shall be provided in a separate space from
the main fire pump. The Fire pumps shall be connected to independent tanks.
I. Fire Hydrants and Fire Hoses
Fire hydrants and fire hoses shall be provided.
J. Sprinkler Systems
(i) Drill floor
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A fixed spray system water deluge capable of covering the below drill floor area with
a water density of 12.2 litres per minute per square meter shall be provided.
(ii) Accommodation
Accommodation shall be fitted with:
• Fire barriers and smoke detector
• Automatic water sprinkler system and alarm system
• Escape routes and emergency lighting
• Manual call-out points
(iii) Water Cooling System During Flaring
An adequate water-cooling system shall be installed to protect the rig sides, lifeboats,
helideck, and jacking system from heat radiation during well testing and flaring, and
two water monitors at the rear end to protect the wellhead platform. Independent
pump(s) other than the fire pump(s) shall feed this system.
K. Fixed Fire Extinguishing System
Mud pit rooms and paint stores shall be protected with an adequate fixed fire extinguishing
system. The galley range hood shall be protected with a CO2 system.
L. Portable Fire Extinguishers
Dry powder portable extinguishers are required for general risk. Portable CO2 or other
environment-friendly agent extinguishers are required for the kitchen, office/
accommodation, and electrical areas.
M. Gas Detection Systems
(i) Fixed Gas Detectors:
Flammable hydrocarbon and H2S detection systems shall be provided. The following
work areas shall have a matrix of combustible gas and H2S detectors installed.
• Drill floor and Bell Nipple.
• Mud pit area and shale shaker area.
• Above or around flow lines and A/C air intake.
• One mobile head sensor for each gas type with visual and audible alarms
connected to the gas detection monitoring system shall be ready to be placed at
the wellhead area where the Rig will be in service.
The flammable gas and H2S detectors shall be placed on a center line spacing not
exceeding 3.65 meters (12 ft). The flammable gas detectors shall be connected to an
audio/visual alarm system with indicators on the drill floor and other normally manned
areas. The alarm system shall indicate the location of the gas hazard.
(ii) Portable Gas Detectors:
• All crew onboard and visitors shall be provided with personal H2S detection
monitors.
• Two portable multi-gas detectors (H2S, Flammable & O2) with sampling hose and
rigid sampling tube (1-3 ft).
• One H2S and LEL gas sampling pump plus diffusion tubes for concentrations.
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• Two area gas monitors (tripod type, solar or battery type) for H2S and Flammable
(LEL) gas with audible and visual alarms.
* All portable gas detectors shall be calibrated every six months and annually certified
by a third party.
N. Fire Detection System
An automatic fire detection system shall be connected to an audible/ visual alarm system
for all rig areas with potential fire occurrences. A manual call point system covering all
areas of the drilling unit is required.
O. Fireman’s Outfit
The minimum requirement for Firemen outfit suits shall be eight.
P. Helideck
The helideck structure, along with its safety and fire equipment, shall be in line with ICAO
(International Civil Aviation Organization) Annex 14 and CAP 437 (Civil Aviation
Publications). Approval and inspection of the helideck shall be conducted by the
helicopter company contracted by QatarEnergy. The Contractor shall furnish the
necessary evidence of approval to QatarEnergy for verification.
Q. Air Breathing System
• A cascade system shall be provided on offshore drilling rigs (and, if required, in
onshore rigs) to provide breathing air for 100% of POB breathing at the same time
and for a minimum of one hour. With manifolds and connections to the cascade
system in the following areas as required: Muster areas, lifeboats, Mud pit area, shale
shaker area, rig floor, monkey board, mud mixing area, wellhead platform, cement
unit, at each crane and engine room.
• Cascade system cylinders shall be hydro-tested and certified by the manufacturer’s
approved third party.
• Minimum of 18 x 45-minute Breathing Apparatus (BA) sets. Positive pressure full face
mask, composite lightweight air cylinder, with provision to connect to breathing air
cascade system.
• Rescue team leaders' Breathing Apparatus sets shall be provided with built-in
communication devices.
• Air cylinders quick fill arrangement shall be available. A cascade system low-pressure
alarm shall be available.
• Breathing air quality testing shall be regularly conducted.
• 15-minute escape breathing sets (Full face mask with positive pressure type)
composite lightweight air cylinder type for 150% of the total number of persons on
board the drilling unit with provision to connect to breathing air cascade system
• All BA sets shall be regularly inspected and maintained. Cylinders shall be
hydrotested as per the manufacturer's requirement.
R. Air Compressor for Breathing Air
Two breathing air compressors (one electrical, one diesel) are required for charging the
cascade system and Breathing Apparatus (BA) cylinders. The air compressors shall be
equipped with filters and dryers.
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S. Emergency Shutdown System

An emergency shutdown system shall be available at two separate remote locations
(outside machinery spaces and control room).
T. Waste Management
All waste management and disposal practices shall align with QatarEnergy Waste
Management Procedures. A sewage treatment unit shall be on board to ensure all
sewage effluent is treated in line with local regulatory requirements as well as meets
MARPOL and ROPME requirements before it is discharged into the environment.
U. Oil And Water Separator Unit
The rig unit shall have a closed drain system and an oil water separator with an automatic
shutdown/alarm facility to ensure separation of oil from water to below 15 ppm before
discharge as per SOLAS requirements.
V. Additional Safety Equipment Requirement
Emergency power shall be connected to all embarkation station lights on the deck and
overside, “T” cardboards, gangway, fire and gas detection systems, and all spaces,
alarms, escape routes, fire pumps, and equipment.
The Rig shall be equipped with two approved and certified personnel transfer baskets for
use with the cranes.
One Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) shall be provided to comply
with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and fitted with hydrostatic
release.
One portable radar transponder (SART) shall be fitted in each lifeboat, and two (2) shall
be available on the bridge, stowed in a way to be taken rapidly to life rafts.
W. PPE Requirements
Life jackets/work vests - SOLAS or USCG approved life jackets for the total number of
persons on the drilling unit shall be available. In addition, life jackets for at least 100% of
the total number of persons on the drilling unit are placed at the emergency stations.
Therefore, the total number of life jackets required = 2 x 100% of the total number of
persons.
Life jacket-donning instructions shall be posted in accommodation and muster stations.
Moreover, eight life buoys (life rings) shall be located at strategic points around the drilling
unit. Each lifebuoy shall be attached to a self-igniting buoyant light. It shall be capable of
being lit by an electrical battery that operates in contact with seawater and is
inextinguishable in water. Two shall be equipped with self-activating smoke signals, and
two shall be provided with a buoyant lifeline of adequate length.
An appropriate number of working life jackets (work vests) shall be required for any over-
water work. Adequate life jackets shall be provided with emergency lights.
3.21.3 Onshore Drilling Units
In addition to the general requirements, the following requirements shall also apply:
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1. Sources Of Ignition
Naked lights, unprotected electrical equipment, smoking, and all other ignition sources
are strictly prohibited on all drilling/well sites except within clearly marked designated
areas. Non-intrinsically safe cell phones are also prohibited.
2. Flare and Flare Pits
Flare and Flare Pits shall be located at a safe distance from the well, gas/oil separator,
site drainage, or other possible sources of ignitable vapours.
3. Noxious Gases
Means shall be provided to ensure that noxious gases are safely vented or routed to
flare.
4. Access Control
Access control shall be at the entrance to ensure that unauthorized personnel are not
allowed into the rig boundary and that records are maintained on the number of persons
within the rig boundary at a time.
3.21.4 Additional Requirements for Drilling Rigs
1. All diesel-operated engines shall be fitted with spark arresters at the exhaust. If operated
in specified hazardous zones, they shall be certified to operate as per the classified
zone (spark arresters to be fitted on engine exhaust and flammable gas automatic shut-
off valve at air intake or similar system).
2. The rig shall have a designated air-conditioned hospital/sick room equipped with a
treatment table (accessible from both sides), suitable lighting powered by mains and
emergency sources, a medical cabinet (locked) for medicines and equipment (as per
QatarEnergy inventory list), This room shall be connected to rig internal telephone
system and easily identified on the telephone list.
3. Certified non-conducting rubber matting shall be placed around electric switchboards.
4. Air receivers shall be marked with Safe Working Pressure and have valid hydro test
certificates. Their safety relief valves shall be calibrated and certified annually.
3.22 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The roles and responsibilities of QatarEnergy and Contractors regarding HSE Management
of Contracts are mentioned in the Guidelines for Managing HSE in Contracts (QP-REG-S-
001) document.
4.0 VALIDITY PLAN

This Standard becomes effective immediately upon publication, as indicated by the
document's ‘effective date’ stamped on the cover page. For grace or transition period, please
approach QatarEnergy Corporate HSE&Q Department.
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5.0 REFERENCES TO OTHER DOCUMENTS

TABLE 1: REFERENCES TO OTHER DOCUMENTS
Internal/ Document
Document Title Doc Number
External Referencing
IOGP: HSE Management –

Guidelines for working together in a IOGP Report 423 External N/A
Contract Environment
Corporate Standard for Personal

CORP-SAF-STD-036 Internal Sideways
Protective Equipment
Procedure for Managing HSE in

HSEPR-QP-11 Internal Sideways
Contracts
Guidelines for Managing HSE in

HSEGL-QP-11-01 Internal Sideways
Contracts
Corporate Standard for Lifting

QP-PAI-STD-005 Internal Sideways
Equipment and Operations
Manual Handling Operation

- External N/A
Regulations, UK 2002
Control of Substance Hazardous to COSHH Regulations

External N/A
Health Regulation 2002
Standard for the Mobilization and

Use of Construction Equipment in VP-CON-STD-084
Live QatarEnergy Assets Internal Sideways
Corporate Procedure for

QP-IMS-PRC-003 Internal Sideways
Management System Audit
Standard for Diving Operations ORP-MAR-STD-001 Internal Sideways
Procedure For Excavation at Halul

OM(O)-SAF-PRC-091 Internal Sideways
Terminal
Standard for Ergonomics and

CORP-OHH-STD-004 Internal Sideways
Human Factor
Safe Handling of Chemicals IP-SF-008 Internal Sideways
Workplace (Health, Safety and

- External N/A
Welfare) Regulations, UK, 1992
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Internal/ Document
American Society of Heating, Standard 55 –

Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning External N/A
Engineers 1992 to 2000
Industrial Ventilation Manual,

ACGIH, 2004 External N/A
ACGIH
Control of Substances Hazardous

to Health Regulations(amended), - External N/A
UK, 2004
US Federal Food, Drug, and

- External N/A
Cosmetic Act (amended), 2004
Corporate Philosophy for Fire and

QP-PHL-S-001 Internal Sideways
Safety
Decree-law No. 30 of
Qatar Environment Protection Law External N/A
2002
Standard for Environmental

Requirements in Site Preparation
QP-ENV-STD-040 Internal Sideways
of New Projects and Abandonment
& Restoration of Facilities
QatarEnergy Standard for Diving

ORP-MAR-STD-001 Internal Sideways
Operations
Corporate Standard for Emergency

QP-BCM-STD-011 Internal Sideways
Preparedness and Response
Procedure for Response to

Infectious Disease Suspected/ OM(O)-OHH-PRC-089 Internal Sideways
Confirmed Cases (Covid 19)
Corporate Standard for Hand

Protection
Corporate Procedure for HSE

Incident Reporting Investigation QP-HSE-PRC-022 Internal Sideways
and Learning
Corporate Standard for

CORP-ENV-STD-007 Internal Sideways
Environmental Noise
OSHA Standard 29 29 CFR 1019.134 External Sideways
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Internal/ Document
Corporate Standard for Health Risk

Assessment
Corporate Standard for Food

Safety
Corporate Standard for Smoking CORP-SAF-STD-016 Internal Sideways
Corporate Standard for Noise

Hearing Conservation Program
Corporate Standard for Basic Life

Support and First Aid QP-OHH-STD-016 Internal Sideways
Requirements
Corporate Standard for Working at

Heights
Excavation Procedures Operations

IP-OPS-032 Internal Sideways
- Dukhan Fields
Corporate Standard for Worksite

QP-SAF-STD-004 Internal Sideways
Safety
QatarEnergy Corporate Standard

for Gas Cylinders
Corporate Standard for Radiation

Safety
Corporate Standard for Managing

NORM
Corporate Standard for HSE

Incident Reporting Investigation QP-HSE-STD-021 Internal Sideways
Learning
Corporate Standard for Waste

QP-ENV-STD-004 Internal Sideways
Management
Guideline for Waste Management QP-ENV-GDL-006 Internal Sideways
Procedure for Waste Management QP-ENV-PRC-005 Internal Sideways
Environmental Assessment and

IP-ENV-001 Internal Sideways
Authorisation for Capital Projects
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Internal/ Document
Guideline for Environmental

QP-GDL-V-003 Internal Sideways
Assessment in Projects
Corporate Procedure for Lifting

CORP-ENG-PRC-038 Internal Sideways
Equipment and Operations
Corporate Guideline for Process

CORP-HSE-GDL-012 Internal Sideways
Safety Fundamentals
Corporate Standard for Job Hazard

Analysis (JHA)
Corporate Procedure for Enhancing

CORP-SAF-PRC-006 Internal Sideways
Contractor HSE Performance
Corporate Procedure for HSE

Performance Monitoring and QP-HSE-PRC-001 Internal Sideways
Reporting
Corporate Guideline for Qualitative

CORP-HSE-GDL-071 Internal Sideways
HSE Risk Assessment Criteria
Corporate Standard for

Abandonment of Fixed Offshore
CORP-ENV-STD-034 Internal Sideways
Installations (Topsides and
Jackets)
Corporate Standard for Road

QP-SAF-STD-032 Internal Sideways
Safety
Code of Practice for Life-Saving

QP-SAF-COP-021 Internal Sideways
Rules
Safe Escort for Transport of

QP-RTS-G-001 Internal Sideways
Abnormal Loads
Corporate Standard for HSE Risk

QP-HSE-STD-100 Internal Sideways
Management
Procedure for the Control of Hot

IS-PRC-HSE-046 Internal Sideways
Work
Procedure for Abrasive Blasting on

OMM-HSE-PRC-502 Internal Sideways
Live Equipment

OMM-HSE-PRC-503 Internal Sideways
Live Pipelines
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Internal/ Document

OMD-QAL-PRC-021 Internal Sideways
Live Pipelines
Corporate Standard for Major

QP-MAH-STD-001 Internal Sideways
Accident Hazard Management
Corporate Standard for ALARP

QP-MAH-STD-040 Internal Sideways
Demonstration
6.0 DEFINITIONS
TABLE 2: KEY TERMS DEFINED
Term Definition
Accident An accident is any unplanned event or chain of events that has

resulted in actual injury, illness, damage, or loss. All accidents
are therefore incidents, but not all incidents are accidents.
ALARP It refers to the reduction of risk to a level where the cost of further
risk reduction is grossly disproportionate when compared to the
actual risk reduction that would be achieved.
Assigned Protection The minimum level of respiratory protection that a respirator can
Factor be expected to provide, assuming it is properly fitted, worn, and
functioning.
Contract A written and legally binding agreement between the Corporation

and another party which details the terms and conditions under
which such party performs works and/or supplies products or
services in return for payment
Low-Risk Contracts Contractors that are engaged in work or services involving low
HSE risk in non-hazardous areas where the likelihood of
incidents with high severity is low
Contract Holder A person appointed in writing within the Sponsor department who
is responsible for making and managing all aspects of the
Contract. They are sometimes called a Job Officer.
Contract HSE A detailed determination of the HSE issues associated with the
Assessment Contract and the arrangements that would be used to address
the issues. Apart from risk assessment, it also involves the
identification of applicable legislation, the definition of
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Term Definition
organizational interfaces, roles, and responsibilities, and the
determination of training and competency requirements. In other
words, it is an assessment of how the elements of the HSE
Management System apply to the Contract and usually forms the
basis for the HSE specification of the contract.
Contract HSE Plan The HSE Plan of the contractor states how the HSE risks in the
performance of the Contract shall be managed to meet
QatarEnergy’s HSE requirements for protecting people, assets,
and the environment. It should cover the contract phases from
pre-mobilization through contract execution to demobilization. It
demonstrates the contractor’s understanding of the requirements
stated in the Contract HSE specification and should state the
HSE Policy, Procedures, and Standards to be adopted in
carrying out the Contract.
Contract HSE This refers to the HSE requirements defined for a particular
Specification Contract to eliminate or minimize the risk. It is usually based on
the result of the HSE assessment for the Contract and forms the
framework within which the contractor makes the contract HSE
plan on which he is monitored.
Contractor A party engaged by QatarEnergy to perform Works or Services

under an Agreement.
A party engaged by the Contractor to perform part of the work or

services of an existing contract entered between the Contractor
Sub Contractor
and QatarEnergy.
Contractor Manager The person named in the Contract to represent the Contractor in
respect of the Contract and to be responsible for the
management of the Contract. (In some cases, they are the
Contractor’s Project Manager)
Contractor Site The person appointed in writing by the Contractor Manager to

Representative assist the Contractor Manager in supervising the execution of the
Contract activities on a given site. (In some cases, this is the
Contractor’s Site Engineer.)
Effect An effect is either the consequence of not managing a hazard

(e.g., loss of control) or the consequence of an intended release.
An effect usually impacts negatively on the health and safety of
people.
Electrical Equipment Any producer, carrier, or consumer of electrical energy
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Term Definition
Fatality An accident that results in the loss of life, or an injury that

culminates in the death of the injured, regardless of the time
intervening between injury and death.
Flammable An atmosphere containing a quantity of flammable gas or vapour

Atmosphere in a concentration capable of being ignited
First Aid Case Any one-time treatment and subsequent observation of minor
scratches, cuts, burns, splinters, etc., which do not ordinarily
require medical care by a physician. Such treatment and
observation are considered First Aid even if provided by a
physician or registered professional personnel.
Hazard Article, substance, or situation that has the potential to cause

harm or damage. Hazards are further classified into physical
hazards and hazardous atmospheres. Examples include
Working at Heights, noise, electricity, machinery, chemicals,
lifting and hoisting, etc.
Hazardous Area An area in which there exists or may exist a flammable

atmosphere. They are classified according to the IP Model Code
of Safe Practice into Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2.
Hazards & Effects A systematic and structured method that ensures that all hazards
Management Process are identified and assessed to determine the possible
(HEMP) consequences of hazard release or exposure. It also goes further
to put in place essential controls to eliminate or mitigate the
release of hazards and to recover from a failure of such controls.
It, therefore, helps reduce HSE risk to a level of ALARP.
HSE Pre-qualification A procedure for analysing the HSE capabilities confirming the
suitability of companies for inclusion on a list of Tenderers to be
invited to submit Tenders for the performance of work or services
of a high or medium-risk nature.
Incident A general term for any unplanned event or chain of events which
has, or could have caused, injury, illness, or damage to the
environment or property.
Kick-off Meeting A meeting conducted after the award of a Contract between the
Contractor and QatarEnergy personnel to discuss the
arrangements as well as requirements that shall be met and the
issues that must be addressed both before the work or services
in the contract would start and during the actual execution of the
work or services.
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Term Definition
Lower Explosive Limit The minimum concentration of flammable gas or vapour that will
propagate flame when exposed to a source of ignition.
Lifting Equipment A generic term used to cover lifting appliances, lifting gear, and
(LE) Fall Protection Equipment (FPE). LE shall mean any equipment
for lifting or lowering loads and includes its attachments used for
anchoring, fixing, or supporting it. It includes any lifting
accessories that attach the load to the lifting machine in addition
to the equipment that carries out the actual lifting function.
Lost Time Injury (LTI) A work-related injury renders the injured person unable to
perform his regular job or Restricted Work on any day after the
day on which the accident occurred. Note: if, in a single incident,
20 people receive lost time injuries, then it is accounted as 20
LTIs (not 1 LTI). Lost Time Injuries are the sum of Fatalities
(FAT), Permanent Total Disabilities (PTD), Permanent Partial
Disabilities (PPD), and Lost Workday Cases (LWC).
LTI = (FAT+PTD+PPD+LWC)
Lost Workday Case Any work-related injury or illness, other than a fatal injury, which
(LWC): results in a person being unfit for work on any day after the day
of occurrence of the occupational injury/illness. “Any day”
includes rest days, weekend days, leave days, public holidays,
or days after ceasing employment.
Medical Treatment A work-related injury/illness that requires treatment/care as a

Case (MTC) patient by or under the supervision of, or from the specific order
of a physician, licensed healthcare professional, or hospital, but
does not result in either a Fatality, Lost Workday Case, or
Restricted Work case.
Method Statement A work method statement is a document that details the way a
work task or process is to be carried out. It gives a step-by-step
guide on how to do the job safely, outlines the hazards involved,
and the control measures that have to be introduced to ensure
the safety of anyone or anything that will be affected by the task
or process.
Mode 1 The Contractor provides people, processes, and tools for the
execution of the contract under QatarEnergy’s supervision,
instructions, and QatarEnergy’s HSE Management System. The
Contractor has a management system to assure that the
personnel for whom it is responsible are qualified and fit for the
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Term Definition
work and that the processes, tools, materials, and equipment
they provide are properly maintained and suitable.
Mode 2 The Contractor executes all aspects of the contract under its own
HSE Management System, providing the necessary instructions
and supervision and verifying the proper functioning of its HSE
Management System. QatarEnergy is responsible for verifying
the overall effectiveness of the HSE management controls put in
place by the contractor, including its interface with
subcontractors, and assuring that both QatarEnergy’s and the
contractor’s HSE Management Systems are compatible.
Mode 3 The Contractor operates within its own HSE Management

System that has no interfaces with QatarEnergy’s HSE
Management System. The Contractor is not required to report
HSE performance data, including incidents, to QatarEnergy.
However, this does not exclude the possibility that QatarEnergy
may wish to guide and influence HSE performance under this
type of contract.
Motor Vehicle Crash A work-related motor vehicle damage or personal injury due to a
(MVC) vehicle-related event or rollover. A motor vehicle is any
mechanically or electrically powered device (excluding one
moved by human power) upon which or by which any person or
property may be transported upon a land roadway.
Near Miss An incident that could have, but did not result in injury, illness,
damage, product loss, environmental impact, or harm to the
company's reputation.
Non-Accidental Death Any case of death of a person either:

- where there is no identifiable incident or trauma involved, or
- that is the result of an apparent suicide.
Non-Hazardous An area not classified as zone 0, 1, or 2.

Areas
Naturally Occurring Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials are present at varying

Radioactive Material concentrations in the Earth’s crust. NORM also can be the waste
product of oil and gas production and processing facilities.
Occupational Illness Any abnormal condition or disorder, other than one resulting from
an occupational injury, caused by exposure to environmental
factors associated with employment. Occupational illness may
be caused by inhalation, absorption, ingestion, direct contact
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Term Definition
with the hazard, and exposure to physical and psychological
hazards. It will generally result from prolonged or repeated
exposure.
Occupational Injury Any injury such as a cut, fracture, sprain, amputation, etc., or any
fatality that results from a work-related activity or exposure
involving a single incident in the work environment, such as
deafness from an explosion, one-time chemical exposure, back
disorder from a slip/trip, insect, or snake bite.
Offshore Restricted An area bounded by an imaginary circle, having a radius of 1

Area mile from an offshore installation such as SBMS, Wellhead
Jackets, Production Stations, and Jack-up units.
Onshore Restricted An area bounded by a fence that is not offshore.

Area
Permanent Partial Work injury that results in permanent loss of a body part (e.g.,
Disability (PPD) severed finger) or loss of use of a part of the body to perform
work.
Permanent Total Work injury that results in the complete inability of the injured
Disability (PTD) person to perform any form of work permanently.
Process Any activity involving a highly hazardous chemical, including any

use, storage, manufacturing, handling, or the on-site movement
of such chemicals, or a combination of these activities. For
purposes of this definition, any group of vessels that are
interconnected and separate vessels that are located such that
a highly hazardous chemical could be involved in a potential
release shall be considered a single process.
QatarEnergy Site The person appointed in writing to assist the Contract Holder with
HSE Representative site HSE supervision during contract execution activities on a
given site or sites. This person should be either a Regional
/Operational HSE, Responsible Management Representative
(RMR), or from the Sponsor Department’s HSE unit.
Radioactive A substance designated in national law or by a regulatory body

Substances as being subject to regulatory control because of its radioactivity.
Recordable Cases These are incidents that form part and parcel of our regular
safety statistics needed for HSE performance monitoring and
review. They are Fatalities (FAT), Permanent Total Disabilities
(PTD), Permanent Partial Disabilities (PPD), Lost Workday
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Term Definition
Cases (LWC), Restricted Work Cases (RWC), and Medical
Treatment Cases (MTC).
Incidents outside the cases mentioned above are regarded as
reportable but not recordable.
Regional/Operational A nominated person who is responsible for providing HSE-

HSE Adviser related advice to the line management with advice on HSE and
management system issues in line with the QatarEnergy HSE
General Mandate. In most cases, this person will be an HSE
specialist. Accountability for HSE performance, however, does
not lie with the HSE Adviser but with the concerned Line
Management.
Restricted Area A Restricted Area is defined as that area over which

QatarEnergy exercises control of all movements and operations
and where entry is granted only to those persons in possession
of an official pass issued by the Corporation's Security Section,
and/or an Authorized Police Pass. It includes offshore, onshore,
and shore-connected jetty-restricted areas.
Restricted Work Case A work-related injury renders the injured person unable to
(RWC) perform his regular duties but results in a Restricted Work
assignment on any day after the day on which the accident
occurred. The Restricted Work assignment must be meaningful
and pre-established or a substantial part of a regular job.
Risk Risk is the combination of the likelihood (or probability) of an

event occurring and the severity of the outcome.
Risk = likelihood of an event X severity of outcome.
Risk Assessment A risk assessment can be interpreted as a structured

examination of work activity to identify what could potentially
cause harm to the personnel, property, and environment, and
how appropriate control measures should be put in place to
eliminate or control identified risks.
Risk Assessment A tool for determining risk. It consists of a two-dimensional matrix

Matrix in which the horizontal axis represents the historical probability
or likelihood of release of a hazard (harmful event) occurring
while the vertical axis represents the severity of the
consequences of release of the hazard.
Radiation Protection An individual technically competent in radiation protection

Officer (RPO) matters relevant to a given type of practice who is designated by
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Term Definition
the registrant or licensee to oversee the application of the
requirements of the standards.
Road Traffic Accident An Incident that has involved a vehicle, and which has resulted
(RTA) in actual Injury and/or damage (loss) of assets, the environment,
or QatarEnergy’s reputation. For Incident Reporting procedures,
windscreen damage caused by thrown-up road debris, e.g.,
stone chips, shall not be statistically reportable unless more
serious damage or personal injuries occur as a result.
Safety Critical Any component, equipment, and/or system used to either

Equipment prevent and/or reduce the consequence of a major accident or
whose failure could result in, allow, or contribute to a major
accident.
Scope of Work The description, in established parameters, of the work required

to achieve the objectives of a project or activity.
Shall Throughout this document, “shall” means that an activity or

requirement is mandatory.
Short-Term Exposure The concentration to which it is believed that workers can be

Limit exposed continuously for a short period (15 minutes) without
suffering irritation, chronic or irreversible tissue damage, and
narcosis, and it should also not occur more than 4 times a day
with at least 1 hour between each excursion.
Sponsoring A QatarEnergy directorate or department with the relevant

Department competencies to carry out or supervise the complete delivery of
works and/or Services according to its mandate. In the case of
Procurement of Goods, the Supply Chain Department shall be
the Sponsoring Department.
Tenderer or Bidder Any natural or juristic person who submits a Tender to

QatarEnergy in response to an Invitation to tender for a Contract
Third-Party An individual group or person who has no direct or business

relationship with QatarEnergy
Toxic Atmosphere An atmosphere containing material that may cause injury or

death to personnel exposed to it without adequate protection.
Unrestricted area An unrestricted area is defined as the QatarEnergy area adjacent

to a restricted area.
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Term Definition
Vibration Typically, an oscillatory motion of a mechanical system or body.

The magnitude of the vibration can be described by the
displacement (mm) of this motion above some reference point or
by the rate of change of this displacement [i.e., velocity (m/s) or
acceleration (m/s2)] regarding time.
Service Level A contract between a service provider and its customers that
Agreement (SLA) documents what services the provider will furnish and defines
the service standards the provider is obligated to meet.
Working at Height Working in any place, including a place at or below ground level,
along with access and egress (except by a staircase in a
permanent workplace) where, if the measures required by this
Standard were not taken, a person could fall a distance liable to
cause personal injury.
Zone 0 A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture

with air of flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour, or
mist is present continuously or present for long periods or
frequently.

mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.

mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur,
persists for a short period only.
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX A – CONTRACTOR’S MONTHLY HSE PERFORMANCE REPORT FORM
(CORP-HSE-STD-080-A)
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MCHS DATA SUBMISSION TEMPLATE: CONTRACTOR's MONTHLY HSE PERFORMANCE REPORT FORM
Only the MS Excel version of this form shall be used to obtain from Contractors the data for easy upload to the Monthly Contractor HSE Performance
Submission System (MCHS database). The contractor’s performance on the other Safety KPIs, such as LTIF, TRIR, RTAF, TROIF, etc., will be calculated
automatically by the Monthly Contractor HSE Performance Submission System (MCHS) when the data below is uploaded into the system.
All monthly returns submitted on a form should be for the previous calendar month only (i.e., the month that just ended).
HSE STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH Reporting Period Ends: RISK Level:
(Last day of the Month, Date Format =DD/MM/YYYY) (Low/medium/High)
OF:
CONTRACT NUMBER: CONTRACT TITLE:
SPONSOR DEPARTMENT: CONTRACTOR:
AREA: LOCATION: SITE:
(Mandatory) (Mandatory) (Optional, please specify)
CONTRACT START DATE (DD/MM/YYYY): CONTRACT END DATE (DD/MM/YYYY):
S/ HSE PERFORMANCE Number/ Value S/ HSE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR / Number/ Value Remarks
Remarks
N INDICATOR / PARAMETER for this month* N PARAMETER for this month*
1 EMPLOYEES THAT WORKED UNDER 19 NON-ACCIDENTAL DEATHS REPORTED
THIS CONTRACT** (NAD)
2 MAN-HOURS WORKED (INCLUDING ANY 20 MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES / ROAD
OVERTIME, EXCLUDING ABSENCES SUCH TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS (MVC/RTA)
AS LEAVE SICK-OFF, ETC.)
3 FATALITIES (FAT) 21 FIRE INCIDENTS
4 PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABILITIES 22 ASSET DAMAGE ACCIDENTS
(PPD)
5 PERMANENT TOTAL DISABILITIES 23 QUANTITY OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
(PTD) GENERATED (Kg)
6 LOST WORKDAY CASES (LWC) 24 QUANTITY OF NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE
GENERATED (Kg)
7 LOST WORKDAY CASE DAYS 25 NUMBER OF SPILL / LEAK INCIDENTS
8 RESTRICTED WORK CASES (RWC) 26 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL THAT WENT
THROUGH HSE INDUCTION
9 RESTRICTED WORK CASE DAYS 27 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL HSE TRAINED
10 MEDICAL TREATMENT CASES (MTC) 28 NUMBER OF TOOLBOX TALKS HELD
11 FIRST AID CASES (FAC) 29 HSE MEETINGS HELD
12 NEAR MISSES (NMs) 30 NUMBER OF HSE INSPECTIONS HELD
13 UNSAFE ACTS / AT-RISK BEHAVIOUR 31 NUMBER OF HSE AUDITS HELD
OBSERVATIONS / "STOP CARD
UNSAFE" REPORTED
14 UNSAFE CONDITIONS REPORTED 32 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HSE AUDITS /
INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED
15 SAFE BEHAVIOUR OBSERVATIONS / 33 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HSE AUDITS /
"STOP CARD SAFE" REPORTED INSPECTIONS CLOSED OUT
16 HEAT STRESS INCIDENTS 34 EMERGENCY DRILLS PLANNED
REPORTED
17 RECORDABLE OCCUPATIONAL 35 EMERGENCY DRILLS HELD
ILLNESSES REPORTED
18 CALENDAR MAN-DAYS LOST DUE TO
SICKNESS ABSENCE
* Please enter only numbers in the “Value” column (not text). Otherwise, the MCHS system will not accept the data.
**The average number of employees should be used if they fluctuate from day to day during the month.
S/N MONTHLY LOGISTICS STATISTICS NO. OF VEHICLES/CRAFTS KILOMETRES DRIVEN /
FLIGHT HOURS (for Aircraft)
36 HEAVY VEHICLES (>3500 KG)
37 LIGHT VEHICLES (CARS, ETC)
38 MARINE VESSELS (MV’S)
39 AIRCRAFT (HELICOPTERS)
Report Compiled and submitted by: Data uploaded by: Reviewed and approved by: Reviewed and endorsed by:
Name of CONTRACTOR personnel SPONSOR DEPT. FOCAL POINT CONTRACT HOLDER QatarEnergy LINE HSE ADVISER
submitting the report: (Name): (Name): (Name):
Position in Company: Ref. Ind: Sign: Ref. Ind: Sign: Ref. Ind: Sign:
I certify that all the data submitted is

validated and accurate.
Sign: Date: Date: Date: Date:
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APPENDIX B - GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR CONTRACTOR COMPOUND AND

ACCOMMODATION (CORP-HSE-STD-080-B)
The Contractor shall construct and maintain a temporary compound and accommodation for
site staff, complete with electricity, messing, potable water storage and distribution, diesel
fuel storage, and sewage/effluent water disposal facility if applicable.
The Contractor shall prepare and submit a detailed design and specification of the
accommodation for the approval of QatarEnergy before construction, if applicable.
The Contractor will be allocated an area by QatarEnergy to erect his camp as deemed fit.
At the end of the Contract, the Contractor has to demobilize his camp. However, the
Contractor must first ascertain that such accommodation requirement is unavailable in
existing QatarEnergy approved Worker' Accommodation Facilities operated by Third
Party(s).
Below are the general requirements for contractor compound and accommodation.
1. Specifications And Conditions
a. The Fire Rated Porta Cabins shall be installed on a location as allocated by

QatarEnergy.
b. Any further additions to the Contractor campsite, if already existing, require the
specific and separate approval of QatarEnergy.
c. Site preparation, as well as the provision of all connections to the Fire Rated Porta
Cabins (e.g., water, power, and sewerage), is the responsibility of the Contractor. The
above shall be in line with the established QatarEnergy Standards and are subject to
final approval by QatarEnergy’s Representative.
d. The campsite should be equipped with a water header tank and water meter to
measure bulk consumption.
e. Temporary accommodation and ancillary facilities should comply with specific
minimum standards of construction and hygiene, as follows:
• Overcrowding shall not be allowed; a minimum of 6 square meters per person

should be allowed for a maximum of 4 persons per room.
• Additionally, a minimum of one toilet per 6 persons, one wash basin, and one
shower per 6 persons shall be provided.
• Kitchen facilities and/or food preparation shall not be allowed in the sleeping
accommodation.
• All food shall be stored, cooked, and consumed in designated areas (canteen).
• Where “Porta Cabin” type accommodation is used, these shall be constructed
following the general specifications for Fire Rated Porta Cabins (see below) as a
minimum requirement.
• Waste material shall be separated into combustible and non-combustible wastes.
The Contractor shall supply and use their own disposable plastic garbage bags
and deliver all combustible wastes to a designated burning facility using their own
means. Non-combustibles shall be placed in plastic bags into dedicated
skips/containers for transportation to a dedicated area.
• All kitchen equipment, including electrical appliances, utensils, crockery,cutlery,
etc., should be of a Standard acceptable to QatarEnergy.
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• “As built” diagrams and drawings are to be supplied to QatarEnergy’s

representative on completion of the installation.
f. Maintenance of the accommodation and associated facilities supplied/ erected by the

contractor is the contractor's responsibility and should be in line with QatarEnergy
Standards. Defects are to be rectified, and the installation shall be safeguarded
against fire, safety, and hygiene hazards.
g. QatarEnergy reserves the right of access to, and inspection of, the facilities at any
time. Wherea satisfactory Standard of maintenance and hygiene is not maintained,
QatarEnergy reserves the right to ban further occupation until the required works have
been completed.
h. Upon completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall dismantle the campsite area.
i. The Contractor shall provide his own SEPTIC TANK and shall make his
arrangements for sewage and effluent water disposal subject to the approval of
QatarEnergy’s Health & Hygiene Officer.
2. Cleanliness, Public Health, And Sewage

The Contractor shall take great care and all reasonable precautions to ensure that roads
and thoroughfares used by him either for the construction of the works or for the transport
of plant, labour, and materials are not made dirty as a result of such construction or
transport. If they become dirty, the Contractor shall immediately take all necessary steps
to clean them.
The Contractor shall always keep his camp and worksite clean to the satisfaction of the
QatarEnergy Representative.
In all public health matters, QatarEnergy’s policies shall apply, and the decisions of
QatarEnergy's Public Health Officer shall be mandatory.
3. Protection Of Roads and Reinstatement
The Contractor shall use all reasonable means to prevent the roads communicating with
the site from being subjected to excessive weights or extraordinary traffic by any of the
Contractor's vehicles or subcontractors. On completion of the Contract, the Contractor
shall reinstate all disturbed land surfaces, whether within or out of the site's boundaries,
at his own expense and to the satisfaction of QatarEnergy’s Representative.
4. Construction Plant, Tools, Equipment, Power, etc.
The Contractor shall provide all construction plant, tools, and equipment, including
lubricants, and all storage facilities necessary to enable him to carry out the work at his
own cost in line with contract requirements. The Contractor shall arrange to import any
soil, stones, sand, and aggregate required for construction works and backfill.
The Contractor shall ensure that all diesel-operated engines are fitted with manufacturer-
approved or 3rd party inspected spark arrestors at the exhaust and overspeed shutdown
valve in the engine’s air intake system.
Before being used on the QatarEnergy premises, all electrical equipment shall be
approved in writing by the QatarEnergy representative. Electrical equipment includes
mains-powered equipment, lamps, portable tools, flexible cables, switchgear, motors,
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battery-powered equipment, electrical equipment powered by diesel-driven engines, etc.

QatarEnergy may provide power generation; however, if the Contractor is to provide its
power generation, installations and pre-start-up shall be subject to QatarEnergy’s
approval.
The Contractor shall be responsible to install, use, and maintain all portable electrical
equipment in their possession in a safe and good condition.
5. Supply Of Diesel Fuel on Halul Island
The diesel fuel may be provided by QatarEnergy at a nominal charge (to be advised by
the concerned QatarEnergy department) every month against a consumption program
tobe submitted by the Contractor to QatarEnergy monthly in advance.
If QatarEnergy agrees to provide diesel fuel, the Contractor shall provide a bowser of not
more than 10 bbl. (15,900 litres) capacity for transporting diesel fuel to their storage tank.
QatarEnergy reserves the right to inspect the equipment provided for this purpose at any
time.
The Contractor, at his own expense, shall provide a diesel storage tank for his power
generator and vehicles. The tank shall be segregated from hot areas such as generators,
cutting or welding, etc., by a firewall and be surrounded by a bund wall to contain the
contents of the fuel dump + 50%.
6. Supply Of Potable and Industrial Sweet Water on Halul Island
QatarEnergy may supply potable and industrial sweet water in controlled quantities for
reasonable use.
The Contractor, at his own expense, shall erect an overhead water tank(s) complete with
plumping and water connections. QatarEnergy reserves the right to inspect the facility at
any time.
7. Medical Facilities
QatarEnergy operates clinics in operational areas where first-aid treatment for minor
injuries can be obtained. In the event of a serious injury, QatarEnergy shall offer the
Contractor assistance in treating and evacuating the victim by appropriate means; any
such evacuation shall be at the Contractor’s expense.
However, regardless of any medical assistance that QatarEnergy may offer,
QatarEnergy accepts no liability as a consequence of its provision, and the Contractor
shall remain wholly responsible for the wellbeing of his personnel and for all cost/claims
and other charges which may arise in connection with or in consequence of injury to his
personnel.
8. Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers shall be provided for all accommodation units, including the kitchen,
mess room, recreation rooms, clinic, and radio (if applicable). Further firefighting facilities
shall be provided for magazines, fuel tanks, vehicle parking areas, power generator
rooms, and workshops.
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9. Fire Detectors, Manual Call Points, and Notification Appliances

Fire detectors, manual call points, and audible and visible notification appliances
connected to a local fire alarm system shall be provided for all camp units, including
accommodation, kitchen, mess room, recreation rooms, clinic, radio room (if applicable),
paints store, explosive store, and workshops.
10. Firewater Storage Tank
In areas without fire hydrants, at least 5,000 gallons of firewater storage tank fitted with
5’’ STORZ coupling shall be provided at a strategic location. However, in certain cases
and/or large Temporary Site Facilities (TSF) areas, a firewater network along with
hydrants connected to fire pumps might be required upon a decision by QatarEnergy.
11. Exits, Emergency Lights, and Muster Points
Continuous illuminating exit signs and emergency lights shall be provided for temporary
buildings where required by NFPA 101. Adequate numbers of muster points with signage
shall be provided at strategic and safe locations.
12. Illumination
The camp roads shall be provided with a lighting system so that the camp facilities and
roads and external areas around camp facilities can be seen clearly at all times during
the hours of darkness. Similarly, emergency response equipment shall be kept in well-
illuminated positions. Muster areas shall be indicated and illuminated.
13. Contractor Camp Layout
The camp is often sited in areas within the QatarEnergy sphere of responsibilities. The
camp represents the primary life support system for Contractor personnel living in it. Due
consideration must be given to the segregation of hazardous materials and equipment,
such as explosives, detonators, fuel, paint, etc., from personnel accommodation and
related facilities.
In considering the layout, four factors shall be borne in mind:
• Prevailing wind
The prevailing wind will influence the spreading of fire.
• The slope of the ground
The slope of the ground will influence the drainage. Therefore, the slope of the ground
should be such that the drainage should be naturally away from the camp; that is to
say, the camp should be on higher ground.
• Power generator noise
The power generator should be on the lee side of the camp, situated well away from
the accommodation.
• Fire & emergency apparatus access roads
The distance between the magazines and accommodation depends on the quantity
of hazardous materials stored. If the distances in the following section are impractical,
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shorter distances should be considered, provided that the risk is evaluated and
reduced by other means.
14. Recommended Distance for Camp Facilities
a. Explosive magazine - 100 meters from the fuel tank, paint store or accommodation
b. Main fuel tank - 100 meters from accommodation or explosive magazine
c. Power generator - 30-50 meters from the accommodation.
d. Waste disposal pits - 30 meters from the accommodation area.
e. Septic tank - 30 meters away from any water supply and 30-40 meters away from the
camp accommodation.
f. Dedicated food and water storage should be set up separately from the fuel storage
area.
g. Volatile materials such as petrol or kerosene - 30 meters from other magazines and
accommodations.
h. Roads inside the camp shall be 6 meters wide for the main roads and 4 meterswide
for secondary roads.
i. A spacing of 2-3 meters between individual portacabin blocks shall be maintained.
15. Camp Site Preparation

Location: The QatarEnergy Area Operations Manager shall allocate a suitable area for
the Contractor’s camp.
Size: The size shall be sufficient to contain accommodation, magazines, workshops, etc.
using recommended distances.
Site: The site and an area of 30 meters around the site shall be cleared of all rubbish
and dry grass.
Fencing: Local conditions may make it necessary to control the admittance of persons
by fencing the whole or part of the site. However, a minimum of two openings (gates)
shall be provided; the width and height of the gates shall be sufficient for the fire truck to
access the site.
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APPENDIX C - REVISION HISTORY LOG
TABLE 3: REVISION HISTORY LOG
Revision Number: 4 Date: 01/02/2024

Item Revised Revision Description Page No.
All The document has been updated in line with All
QMR requirements.
The document is condensed for easy
navigation by removing obsolete and
irrelevant information.
References updated.
Remarks: This document replaces QP-REG-S-001 Rev 03 - QP HSE Regulations for
Contractors.
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CLASSIFICATION: C1 - CONTROLLED

CORPORATE STANDARD FOR MANAGING HSE IN

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CUSTODIAN DEPARTMENT DOCUMENT AUTHOR DOCUMENT OWNER

Corporate HSE & Quality

Famuyiwa Date: 2024.02.22 Date: 2024.02.22 16:07:35

Digitally signed by Saad Sherida

PRESIDENT & CEO

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1.0 PURPOSE ............................................................................................. 4

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2.0 SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

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3.1.9 HSE in Kick-Off Meetings

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required training, refer to CORP-HSE-STD-024 Corporate Standard for Occupational

• National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Certificate

An HSE Adviser holding higher qualifications not currently recognized by QatarEnergy or

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b. During contract execution, the Contractor shall deploy adequate resources, as

3.1.14 Incident Reporting and Investigation

3.1.16 HSE Inspections and Audits

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3.1.17 Emergency Response

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3.2 HSE REQUIREMENTS

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3.2.4.2 Detour Requirements

3.2.5 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Permit To Work (PTW)

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3.2.8 Working At Height

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3.2.12 Safety of Tools and Equipment

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3. Minister of Environment Decision No. 45 of 2013, the Management Rules of Natural

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3.7.3 Stacking and Unstacking of Materials

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3.7.4 Flammable Material Handling and Storage

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