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Saudi Aramco 7180 (5/89)

G.I.NUMBER Approved
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6.011
ISSUE DATE REPLACES
ISSUING ORG. LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT 04/19/2009 06/12/2002
APPROVAL PAGE NUMBER
SUBJECT: QUARTERLY SAFETY INSPECTIONS HJK 1 of 2

CONTENT:

This General Instruction outlines procedures to be followed in scheduling and conducting quarterly safety
inspections of Company facilities. The following topics are covered:
1. PURPOSE
2. RESPONSIBILITIES
3. INSPECTION PROCEDURES
4. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND FOLLOW-UP

1.0 PURPOSE:

Ì To provide guidelines relative to Saudi Aramco requirements to conduct quarterly safety inspections
(QSI) of facilities, equipment, and work areas to detect and correct unsafe practices and conditions as
outlined in G.I. 5.002, “Loss Prevention Policy Implementation” and Saudi Aramco Safety
Management System.

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ì 2.1 Proponent Department

2.1.1 It shall be the responsibility of the proponent departments to plan, conduct and
document QSIs for their facilities.

2.1.2 The proponent department shall appoint an inspection team chairman and members
with appropriate qualifications and experience (dependent on the nature of the facility).
The inspection team should include the supervisor or foreman of the facility to be
inspected. It is recommended that the proponent manager and division head attend at
least one of the quarterly inspections per year of each facility within their jurisdiction.

2.1.3 The proponent department shall be responsible for implementing the recommendations
resulting from quarterly safety inspections. This implementation shall be completed,
preferably before the next quarterly inspection.

Ì 2.2 Loss Prevention Department

2.2.1 The area Loss Prevention office will support operating departments in developing and
implementing their local QSI process.

2.2.2 Participate in all operating departments’ QSIs for hydrocarbon handling facilities and a
minimum of two QSIs per year for other support facilities.

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Saudi Aramco 7180 (5/89)
G.I.NUMBER Approved
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6.011
ISSUE DATE REPLACES
ISSUING ORG. LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT 04/19/2009 06/12/2002
APPROVAL PAGE NUMBER
SUBJECT: QUARTERLY SAFETY INSPECTIONS HJK 2 of 2

3.0 INSPECTION PROCEDURES:

3.1 Each inspection team will review the previous quarter’s inspection report as a guideline and to
confirm that the recommendations have been implemented.

3.2 Inspection teams should use checklist as an aid during inspections.

3.3 The inspection team members will report unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, housekeeping
deficiencies, and other observations to the inspection team chairman. The team members may
also suggest corrective actions.

3.4 After noting the deficiencies, hazards or other deviations, and suggestions for corrective actions
(if any), the team chairman shall make a report in writing to the division head of the facility. A
copy of this report shall be sent to the area Loss Prevention superintendent.

4.0 CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND FOLLOW-UP:

4.1 The proponent division head shall initiate corrective action as soon as possible. He will consult
the area Loss Prevention office, when necessary.

4.2 The proponent division head shall ensure that a proper follow-up system is maintained. The
area Loss Prevention office will monitor proponent follow-up on major or high risk
recommendations.

4.3 Where a serious hazard to life or property exists, it shall be controlled immediately.

RECOMMENDED: _____________________________ DATE: ________________


Manager,
Loss Prevention Department

CONCURRED: _____________________________ DATE: ________________


Executive Director,
Safety & Industrial Security

APPROVED: ______________________________ DATE: ________________


President & Chief Executive Officer

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