presentation thesis kanios hse 0.5

H.S.E PLAN FOR CRUDE OIL STORAGE TANKSSupervisor: Marmanis Dimitrios

EASTERN MACEDONIA AND THRACE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYFACULTY OF ENGINEERING

By Efstathios Kanios

DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS TECHNOLOGY

PresentationABSTRACTThis MSc Thesis is about Health & Safety Engineering and environmental protection issues. It defines the most important theoretical parts about work in oil refineries, and in particular the erection of new construction, through extensive research on Greek legislation. It illustrates ways to avoid an accident or how to manage it in case it happens. It refers to basic concepts of health and safety, and how work should be applied in order to avoid incidents and accidents. A questionnaire was formed regarding various factors that affect employees, equipment, damages, accidents and procedures, their environmental impacts and pollution. It acts as a template for future projects on the industry either on the bidding or final stage for HSE professionals.

Chaper OneIntroduction

INTRODUCTIONWhy HSE is important?

DEFINITION OF SAFETY Safety can be defined as the actions taken to define hazards that affect men or material goods and the processes used to achieve an acceptable level of risk

DEFINITION OF HEALTH health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism, and for the case of humans, its ability to adapt and self-manage in the face of social, physical, spiritual and emotional challenges

DEFINITION OF ENVIRONMENT environment can be described as the sum of all external conditions affecting the life, development and survival of an organism

CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS •Equipment•Machinery•Man•Weather conditions•Materials

Section TwoTheoretical Background

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Implications of an accident•Personnel, •Facilities, •Local flaura and fauna•Material losses•Financial losses

Preparation of equipment and staff•Abidding to legislation•Experienced personnel•Equipment and processes•monitoring

Impotant factors

•Communication•Efficiency

Chapter 2Theoretical Background

Obligations

•Contractor•Owner•personnel

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Causes of accidents•Risk management plan•Faulty equipment•Workers•Rules and legislation•Safety management system

PollutionCan be described as the unfavorable alteration of the environment from direct or indirect effects such as radiation levels, chemical constitution etc.

Common causes of death•Gas Leaks•Human Error•Unsafe Working Conditions•Falling Objects•Toxic Chemical Exposure•Malfunctioning Equipment•Inadequate Training of Workers

Chapter 2Theoretical Background

In spesific

•Burns•Chemical exposure•Injuries from explosions

Section ThreeHSE Plan

Introduction

HSE PolicyGM goals:

Area Classification

The concept of the project is to follow the guidelines used in legislation and with external consultation, to create a HSE study for the erection of a theoretical new crude storage oil tank in the refinery of Kavala oil in order to use it as reference for further HSE projects in the oil and gas industry. The author is taking the part of the HSE consultant hired by the contractor (usually a consortium of different companies). Greek and International legislation is followed in order to come up with the satisfactory outcome.

•Information, training and qualification•Developing a culture for a continuous improvement•Conformity to the adopted system with the rules of reference

•The area classification of hazardous locations will be in accordance with ATEX directive 1999/92/EC while the equipment under the ATEX directive 94/9/EC

•Periodical evaluation of the obtained results•Satisfaction of personnel•Involvement of Suppliers.

Chapter 3HSE Plan

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AboutSafety Rules

Contractor, subcontractors and employees need to comply with the owners safety rules

Contractor shall be fully responsible for all safety related work and must protect property, and the work force as well as be responsible for the recovery of loss and damages, and ensure that all employees are notified of and abide safety and hygiene procedures as specified by the applicable legislation.

The Contractor shall furthermore comply with laws and statutory legislation applicable to work and defend, indemnify and hold harmless the owner, from any liability or penalty which may arise by reason of any alleged violation of laws and safety rules by the contractor or his subcontractors, claims, suits or proceedings that may be brought against the owner with respect to violation of laws and safety rules. Contractor shall ensure that all construction tools, equipment and temporary facilities and other items used whether rented, purchased or provided are in a safe, sound and good condition and capable of performing the functions for which they are intended. Prior to commencement of any work activity, contractor shall submit to the owner all safety documents and regulations. As well as a detailed safety procedure concerning protection measures against

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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AboutSafety Rules

•The wearing of safety helmets, safety footwear and highly visible safety clothes is mandatory on site. Suitable Personal protective equipment for the works performed shall be provided by the employer and shall be used by the employee acc. to the instructions given.•complying with the site H&S requirements e.g. site H&S plan•using the personal protective equipment•notifying hazards, accidents, incidents, deficiencies etc. to the site supervisor•awareness, that everybody is responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of all others•Application of the required safety measures•Proper use of the working means, tools, etc.•Appropriate use of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)•Avoid endangering of himself and other persons by alcohol, medicine and drugs•Reporting of accidents, near misses•Reporting of serious and immediate danger for health and safety•Reporting of defects on Personal Protective Equipment and safety devices•Removal of defects as appropriate according to information, instructions and technical means available

GENERAL RSPONSIBILITIESGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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AboutSafety Rules

Responsibilities of the HSE Engineer •Training and instructions of sub-contractors’ safety personnel•Implementation of site safety co-ordination and co-operation•ensuring that the site personnel carries out the work on site in a safe manner and acc. to the H&S instructions and requirements of the contract•supervise sub-contractors to ensure that equipment and materials are in good and safe working conditions•co-ordination of H&S aspects and participating in H&S meetings•Reporting of accidents, incidents and deficiencies from the SMS elements

Responsibilities of erection Managers:•co-ordination of working tasks to be carried out in a safe manner and in safe time sequence

Responsibilities of Supervisors/Safety Engineers and Advisors:•ensuring that the site safety rules and requirements are observed by the sub-contractor’s personnel (implementation of the H&S plan acc. to the scope incurred)co-operation with the General Site Manager, the Contractor, HSE Site Advisor and the safety engineers, supervisors of other companies on site in H&S matters•reporting of accidents/incidents to the General Site Manager•ensuring that equipment and materials are in good safe working conditions

HSE ADVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Safety PlanSite safety instructions•The safety instructions for the site serve among others to ensure safe conditions for work. They are the key basic elements for site safety (e.g. work at elevated places, electrical works, earth works etc.)•The following rules apply:•safety instructions have to be observed by everybody•safety instructions shall be communicated before work starts•safety instructions shall be updated for good reasons (e.g. accidents) and communicated before work starts•additional safety instructions from the contract and/or for other reasons shall be appended

•Sub-contractors shall apply their own safety instructions or can use these ones at their own responsibility.

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Health & Safety PlanSite safety instructions

Health & Safety Plan

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ObjectiveDefine type, application and use of PPE to protect the employees. It is the last safety measure to avoid risk.

01RequirementsAvoid accidentsAvoid damage on healthUsed in all designated areasPenalties for not using them

02PPE TypesThey follow the requirements The general standards for the Health and Safety protection shall be applied independently from the use of PPE.

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ObligationsEquipment availableComplying to regulationsNedd to be ergonomicReport damageDemand aditional when nesecary

04Head protectionProtective footwearHand protectionEye & face protection

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Health & Safety PlanPersonal Protective Equipment

Hearing protectionRespiratory protctive equipmentSkin protectionProtective clothing

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ObjectiveDefine equipment, its safe usage and storage in order to protect the employeee

01RequirementsSafety belt and safety net, scaffolds, ramps, ladders, safety harness (more than 2 m)Equipment clean and in good condition, and quality

02Ramps & LaddersFree of obstructionPlaced properly and firmlyTied & secured not slippingIf more than 30 rungs and rails are used.

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Safety netEquipment availableComplying to regulationsNedd to be ergonomicReport damageDemand aditional when nesecary

04ScaffoldingErrection only from qualified scaffoldersTubular aluminum or steelInspected and certified900 mm clear wlkway

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Health & Safety PlanWork at elevated spaces

Double guard rail and end caps to tubeErection without te use of swivel couplersBefore hot runs all flammable materials must be removed


ObjectiveDefine equipment, its safe usage and storage in order to protect the employeee

01RequirementsAccording to legislationDead working conditions to avoid electrocutionExperienced personell responsibleSupervisor to be informed for any issues

02Use of electrical EnergyUntrained personelGSM hands over distribution cubiclesReport documentationTraining certificate confirmation

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Electrical toolsOnly equipment under compliance usedCaution when using wet tools

04MalfunctionSwitch off electrical equipentNotice spervisorDo not touch energized partsAfter they re cutt off apply fist aid

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Health & Safety PlanElectrical plant & Equipment

06live part contactAfter contaxt:Dont leave steeple cabWarn personelDisconnect electrical energyLeave steeple cab discharged


Objectiveensure, that lifting operations are performed in a safe manner for goods and employees. This guideline is valid for all functions of COT involved in site work

01RequirementsField supervisor checks erection work plan and procedreNo entry signs where appliableStrength of road and obstaclesGood weather

02Confined spacesTested / inspected regularlyLocked when not in operationWork carefully plannedSite advisor & safety engineersSupervisor for each equipment

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Erection by craneBegin only after confirmationCrane secured horizontallySupervised during liftingNo abrupt lifting or stoppingWorkers do not ride on lifted eq.

04Ground conditionsInspect the area for hazardsThe outrigger floats rest reliablyExpect if ground is soft or hardDo not park where it might cave in

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Health & Safety PlanLifting devices

06Safety measuresLiquids should be coveredRachet and pawl if over 5mForeman directs he operationRopes should be approvedPrevent swinging, slipping, falls


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ObjectiveDefine the procedure and ensure, that W&C are dictated and performed efficiently

01RequirementsAdditional safety easures to prevent fire.Duly instructed and capable personnelSupervisor to decide for safety measures

02GeneralApparatus inspected dailyCombustible material removed or shieldedWell ventilated spacesWork in pairs to avoid accidents

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Welding workMachines to be kpt dryElectrical machine to be earths.Cables lay 2 m away(shortcircuit)

04Precautionswear suitable protective googlesFace mask or shield.Preotective glovesHigh top bootsEquipment earthed & insulated

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Health & Safety PlanWelding & cutting

06RadiographyAreas are clearly marked with barrier tapeClassified workers engagedSupervised by Radiation SupervisorWrittn emergency procedure


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ObjectiveDefine safe work in excavations, tanks, vessels, pipes, ducts and places without fresh air.The guidline is valid for all functions

01RequirementsWork under supervisorWorkers recognize the hazardsTake protective measuresEmployees are duly instructed

02Work examplesPaint sprayingExtensive preheatingWeldingUse of cleaning fluids (solvents)

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Possible HazardsAsphyxiationExplosionsFireOxygen enrichment or deficiencyDust & fumesnoise

04PrecautionsPermission to start Communication to all partiesUsage of appropriate PPEMaintaining during work

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Health & Safety PlanWork in confined spaces

06Safety MeasuresIf access to the area is in a danger area specific measures are requiredPermanenet surveilanceCommunication between partiesSafety harness or drive in equipmen


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ObjectiveDefine earth works and excavations and make them safe to enter.

01RequirementsDefine measures for safety workRecognise the hazardsEnsure safety measures Ensure insectionsQualified personnel

02ExcavationGeneral permit to be issuedHand excavation where cables areExcavation shored &batteredWood blocks, and end capsScaffold bridge if nesecary

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Safety measuresIsolation of buried cablesSafe means of accessBarriers, guard railsWarning lamps during darknessPrevention of collpse

04InspectionInspect the site at the beginning by Supervisor and record in the H&S documentation

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Health & Safety PlanEarth works


Health & Safety PlanThree strike rule & reporting3 Strike Rule

Incident Report

•In case an individual is doing something which is deemed to be sufficiently dangerous to Contractor site safety personnel, this is entitled to act step by step according to the three strike rule as mentioned below.•1st Infringement: Verbal warning followed up in writing to the employer.•2nd Infringement: Written warning to the employer.•3rd Infringement: Removal from site followed up in writing to the employer.•In case of a severe infringement of safety on site, the Contractor is entitled to immediately remove the person

•All site personnel will be required to notify their supervisor of any accidents or incidents. The supervisor will inform the GSM, who is responsible for ensuring that incidents are reported and that preventive measures are taken.•A death, major injury, or dangerous occurrences will be reported to the authority immediately by the quickest possible means and confirmed in writing within 24 hours reporting to authorities is the responsibility of the employer.•The information on the appropriate authorities and their addresses are defined by the GSM and the Client before occupation of the site and are part of this H&S plan. Additionally all necessary addresses and telephone numbers will be displayed in the site office as well as on health and safety posters.•The General Site Manager will also report accidents and incidents to the CONTRACTOR according the internal reporting procedure.•If information of the media is required, this shall be co-ordinated between the responsible board member and the Customer.


Αn area within the job site where Contractor can install his own temporary field facilities, store equipment, materials, perform, prefabrication WORK, etc. The location and the extent of this area shall be defined during Kick-Off meeting, after Contract Award

Owner needs to provide:

Health & Safety PlanServices

Potable water (only for drinking)Water from the fire-fighting network for hydraulic tests.Any temporary piping and/ or equipment (such as pumps etc) required

Αn area for the temporary storage of any pre-existing materials that have to be dismantled and/or removed. The responsibility for the transportation to the final destination

Work area shall be divided in parts, Part Α of work area shall be far enough from the owner’s existing equipment. Part Β of work area shall be near the owner’s existing equipment.


Design, drawings, materials, labour, supervision, and any other services not specifically provided by the owner.

Superviserneeds to provide:

Health & Safety PlanServices

Facilities for his personnel (such as offices, sanitary installations, change rooms, canteen, First Aid facilities), as well as offices and cars for the Supervisors.

Storage facilities for his material, equipment and tools.

Workshop for field fabrication activities

All necessary tools such as cranes, trucks, scaffolding etc.

Utilities during the construction work

Access roads and al nesecary facilities for all his labour, plant and equipment during the whole construction period.


All parties involved shall have the adequate information to perform the site work in a safe manner.

•sub-contractors shall have the H&S plan and the safety instructions for the site•visitors will be adequately informed to ensure a safe site visit•all parties shall co-operate and communicate in safety matters•Owner and their contracted entities will be advised of applicable site rules

01•The organisation and responsibilities for health and safety will be in accordance with the owner, and is binding for all sub-contractors.•If there are deficiencies in the health and safety performance, then the CONTRACTOR will have the authority to demand additional training or to stop activities.•Start up meeting will be held to ensure that all sub-contractors have the complete information, an understanding of the work, the implications for/by others, the restrictions, the method statements, and health and safety co-ordination. Above will be confirmed in the minutes of the start up meeting.

02All persons on site will be provided with health and safety information, instructions and training before being allowed to enter the site:Additionally the following shall be observed:•Contractor employees sent to the site will be trained regularly in health and safety matters•Sub-contractors will need to prove that their employees are trained in H&S.•Safety awareness: Additionally to the H&S awareness training, safety posters, fire and emergency notices etc. will be displayed on site•On site instructions on environmental matters.

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Health & Safety PlanCommunication and co-operationCommunication Management Info & Training


•Co-ordination meetings serve to review the work progress and advice all parties of situations arising that may affect the ongoing work, e.g. deliveries, crane requirements, Permit-to-Work orders issued and/or cancelled, implications for/by others, the restrictions or actions to be taken after inspections/near misses/incidents. These co-ordination meetings always contain as topics “Safety” and “Environment”.•Participants (at least): General Site Manager, supervisors, sub-contractors’ representatives as needed.

03•Weekly Toolbox Talks / Safety Meetings shall be performed for information about special subjects, instructions for special reasons, repeated training and especially for the intensive communication in safety matters of the daily work. Along with this feedback and suggestions/subjects from non-managing personal is very welcome. The results shall be documented.•Participants (minimum): General Site Manager, HSE Advisor Site, safety representatives of the Contractor partners/sub-contractors incurred in the respective construction phase, others acc. to requirements.

04•The Site Manager and all supervisors are responsible for checking if safety instructions and environm. requirements for their work are met.•Subcontractors shall define inspection program implemented as minimum by Supervisors, Safety Practitioner• An inspection program will be released by the HSE Advisor Site prior to working on site. • Irregular intervals and on special occasion’s site safety checks. These shall be performed monthly in average. The results of the site inspection shall be reported preventive actions shall be taken

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Health & Safety PlanCommunication and co-operationCo-ordination Safety meetings Inspections

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•Fuel oil is used as a backup fuel, which will be addressed•Water treatment requires chemical substances which, besides their effects on human health, may affect the environment and will be addressed•The risks during the construction of the tank itself can be defined as normal risk for such procedure (e. g. hazardous substances like hydraulic oil, grease, transformer oil, diesel, cleaning and painting chemicals, noise caused by piling, boiler blow out, dust, dirt to the roads, waste etc.) and will be addressed•Dust production during construction work shall be suppressed•Noise shall be limited according to the requirements•Environmental impacts due to heavy load transport shall be addressed in the relevant procedures (e. g. cutting of tree parts etc.)•Contaminated soil may be found during excavation worksand will be addressed.

Risks

Environmental PlanRisks•Oil spill during tank loading•Failure of tank, pipe, fitting•Failure of charging pump•Minor leakage of equipment

Possible causes

•Immediate stop of leakage and spill (shut supply valve, erect barriers, stop pumps, etc.) •Build up barriers to restrict area if required•Pump oil into barrels •Collected oil shall be treated as hazardous waste and disposed acc. •Soak minor soil quantities with sand and treat as hazardous waste•Clean floors if spillage occurs in rooms•Remove contaminated soil and treat as hazardous waste•In case of spillage to the water: prepare oil barriers and inform fire brigade


•Immediately report to Senior Emergency Response Manager in case of environmental incidents/accidents which are not obviously of minor natures and do not affect others •Uknown substances shall be reported•Fill in the Pollution/Contamination form and submit it to the Senior Emergency Response Manager•Observe and implement all actions as defined by the Senior Emergency Response Manager•Report completion of actions to the Senior Emergency Response Manager•Inform employees under his responsibility about precautionary measures•Take part in Emergency response training

Emergency Response manager

Environmental PlanEmergency response responsibilities•Decide on site safety actions (e. g. stop of work, evacuation)•Keep Material Safety Data Sheets •Define in co-operation with other team members about suitable measures to eliminate causes and consequences of the incident/accident •Declare “site Clearance”•Fill in the Pollution/Contamination Form if not done by Emergency team members•Report to authorities•Provide internal report•Initiate Emergency response training

Senior ERM

•Observe all legal and manufacturers’ requirements for transport, storage and handling of Substances Hazardous to Health•Announce Substances Hazardous to Health prior to arrival on site•Declare quantities and storage areas to the Senior Emergency Response Manager •Submit and update Material Safety Data Sheets to the Senior Emergency Response Manager•Keep MSDS with the substances for first aid purpose•Provide suitable material and equipment for the type and quantities of Substances Hazardous to Health to handle an emergency situation in the place where the substance is used

Contractors


•For all environmental incidents information shall be available.•Minor incidents/accidents shall be reported through the contamination / pollution form sheet according to the reports issued by ERM.•Effectiveness of measures taken shall be verified by SER.•For all major environmental incidents causing either the stop of the work or an evacuation a Non-conformity report shall be issued. This shall be accompanied by adequate information. This report shall be issued by the GSM, who normally is also the Senior Emergency preparedness manager.

Environmental PlanReporting and Legalities Reporting

•In general the Environmental Management system follows the principles as outlined in the EN ISO 14001/1996•Furthermore all national, regional and local laws and requirements applicable to the project shall be observed as seen on the reference list.

Legal requirements and standards


•The following elements apply in this subject:•General environmental protection regarding pollution of air, water, contamination of soil, noise prevention •Transport, handling and storage of substances hazardous to health and the environment•Removal and disposal of waste materials•Treatment of hazardous materials and waste•The Contractor shall assess the risks of these elements and take adequate provisions to avoid detrimental impact on the environment. If required by GSM the environmental procedures shall be provided by the contractor.

Environmental PlanRisks to environmentAreas, activities and substances

•Essentially the following conditions shall be regarded:•normal operations•abnormal operations•construction period: incidents, accidents and emergency situations•In case of pollution/contamination the form can be found at the appendix.


• For all normal working procedures during construction only noise and dust will be expected in the air.

• Noise shall be limited by the use of properly silenced plant and equipment acc. to the accepted standards and their use shall be limited to the normal working hours (i. e. between 8.00 and 18:00 from Monday until Friday and between 8.00 and 16.00 on Saturdays excluding holidays).

• Excessive dust production shall be suppressed by water spraying in suitable intervals.

Air pollution• To avoid oil from trucks, cranes and other

equipment contaminating soil, especially during long-term parking, drip trays or sheets will be placed under critical points (e. g. gearbox, hydraulic connections etc)

• During handling hazardous or polluting liquids, special care shall be taken and emergency equipment shall be available as required.

• Waste water from the canteen will be collected in cress tanks and waste water from the toilets’ collection chambers (pre-fabricated) will be disposed in regular intervals by road tankers to an approved water treatment works.

• Surface water is directed to a settlement tank, removed by tank trucks and disposed according to the legal requirements.

Liquids• Preventive measures include the

immediate collection after its occurrence and its proper storage until disposal.

• Good housekeeping is also of essential importance to prevent environmental problems with waste.

Solid waste

Environmental PlanPreventive measures


All waste material shall be collected, stored and disposed in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, the Environmental Plan and the Site Rules. The separation of the different types of waste shall be in accordance with all laws and regulations. The collection of the waste shall be in a way that it is not spread throughout the site and risk of spillage can occur.

Environmental PlanRemoval & Disposal of wasteAreas, activities and substances

Each contractor and sub-supplier is responsible for the treatment of waste material as a result of their activities

Proof that there is no residual contamination in long-term storage areas shall be presented by the contractor to the General Site Manager at the end of contract if requested.

The burning of waste is not permitted.

All non permanent facilities, shall be dismantled and removed from site.

•After site cleaning, but before site restoration evidence shall be gathered by the sub-contractor to prove that no contamination is remaining. Special attendance shall be given to areas like parking areas, intermediate storage areas, and parking areas for work machines. These areas shall be evaluated by the General Site Manager and If indications direct to contamination a site investigation shall be performed by an independent consultant, engineer, ordered by the contractor.•If contamination has occurred, remedial measures shall be employed to remove it, this shall be performed by contractor to ensure compliance with all statutory rules and regulations. The result of any site investigation and any decontamination shall be documented.

Residual contamination


Environmental PlanSite emergency procedures•In the event of any emergency or potential emergency in environmental aspects the Emergency Response Procedure will be active. This program defines the steps to be taken once an environmental incident/accident occurs. •In case of danger for the site personnel the Emergency/Evacuation plan shall be active upon decision of the GSM. Important information is displayed on site.•Every Environmental Accident/incident has to be reported to the HSE Site Advisor that shall collect the reports and entertain a register for the incidents. •Every contractor using substances hazardous to environment and/or health shall entertain a suitable storage for materials and equipment necessary to remove every impact on the environment caused by such substances (e. g. sand, binding agents, protective clothes, gloves, acid resistant barrels, containers, etc.). These materials and equipment shall be stored close to the areas where the substances are used and/or handled.•Every sub-contractor is responsible for the proper transportation, handling, storage, use and removal of its substances hazardous to health and environment.

Procedures


Environmental PlanInfo & training for people on site•The documentation related to the Environmental Plan shall be proof of compliance with relevant statutory rules and regulations. •All pollution and contamination shall be reported by using forms as provided by the sub-contractors and accepted by the contractor. In case of accidents please refer to the H&S plan, “Reporting of accidents”. Incidents shall be immediately reported to the GSM or the HSE Advisor Site of the contractor. •Regular monthly reports shall be disclosed to the home office together with H&S reports. If information for the media is required, this shall be coordinated between the responsible Contractor board members and the Client.

•All persons on site will be provided with information suitable for the fulfilment of the Environmental Plan according to their work.•Site managers and/or supervisors of the construction companies will receive the Environmental plan together with H&S plan and site rules. •employees sent to the site will have been trained regularly in environmental matters •In case of changes/amendments to the Environmental Plan, these changes shall be relayed to the environmental co-ordinator for action.•Environmental awareness: Awareness training shall be given in general and especially in cases of deviations from the Environmental Management system.•Statutory notices will be displayed in the office, workshop and canteen as necessary.•All contractors shall train their employees in environmental matters and ensure that the project requirements are met,. Most important are the trainings on the behaviour in emergency cases, the proper handling of substances and equipment containing hazardous substances .•Toolbox talks are also suitable means to communicate environmental matters to the employees.

Documentation & Reporting


•During regular co-ordination meetings environmental issues shall be reviewed. Special occurrences, restrictions or actions to be taken after inspections/incidents shall be defined. Participants (at least): General Site Manager, Contractor HSE Advisor Site, sub-contractors’ representatives as needed. The results of these meetings are documented.

01•In addition to the regular co-ordination meetings Environmental meetings together with Safety Meetings will be held normally weekly and monthly. In cases of deviation from the Environmental Management system additional meetings may be held upon the request of the GSM.•Participants (minimum): General Site Manager (monthly meetings), Contractor HSE Advisor Site, representatives of every sub-contractor as required, a representative of the Client (monthly meetings) if required. The results shall be documented in the weekly and monthly reports.

02•The General Site Manager and all supervisors are responsible for checking if environmental requirements are met.•The HSE Site Advisor shall carry out, at irregular intervals spot checks on performance. •The results of these shall be reported and preventive actions shall be prescribed.•The contractor’s supervisor is responsible for the execution of the preventive action.•Furthermore site inspections by personnel of the Home Office will be performed. The results of these inspections shall be documented and be taken for the evaluation of the environmental performance.

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Environmental PlanCommunication & meetingsCo-ordination Environmental Inspections

•Environmental activities are documented appropriately by the Site HSE advisor and added to the site documentation as necessary. All information is then transferred to the Home office.Records shall include as far as applicable:•Environmental impacts and issues•Training records•Inspection and monitoring reports•Non-conformities•Suppliers’ information•Reports of audits and management reviews

04Records

Section FourConclusions

Multiple factors such as experience and knowledge needed, the ability to plan ahead, and the experience shared with the consultants it is easy to see the complexity of each project. Location of the work and in our case refineries and plants is one of the main reasons for accidents. When there is work with contact to machinery parts of the process can be dangerous or even fatal, with financial implications.

Some of the reasons can be falling from heights, environmental conditions such as heat, or even contact with moving parts and electrocution as many other risks. Risk assesments are crusial and scores can give an indication to make a project viable. All potential risks need to be thought of and taken care of or planned accordingly.

In order to achieve this purpose, proper and uninterrupted information to the employees about all of the potential risks they may be facing and to create the appropriate assessment and analysis of the issue to handle it efficiently. Strict legislation and years of experience led to continuous improvement. Most companies are required to have a specialized safety engineer, either in house or as an external contractor, as is the case of this work.

Consulting people in the field, it has been noticed that questionnaires are rarely used due to the success of weekly, monthly reports and audits. The results of the questionnaire used, show that indeed companies do their best to keep personnel and equipment safe in order for the work to be as efficient and safe as possible.

Safety costs and audits can bring obstacles, that can lead to unfavorable results, working conditions, or even lives lost. Safety, Health and Environment will always improve in order to improve the quality and quantity of safe work and ensure the best possible results.

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Efstathios KaniosMSc Oil & Gas TechnologyMSc Architecture & DesignBSc Engineering Technician

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