Branch of Sinopec International Petroleum Services Corp.

MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA

PIPELINE
CONTRACT No.: 6600044545 BI No.: BI-10-09004-0003

METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR

STATION PIPING SITE
INSTALLATION

DOCUMENT No.: MIP17-MS-2016 REVISION: 00

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Branch of Sinopec
COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE

CONTRACT No.: 6600044545

BI-10-09004-0003

00 03/19/2023 First Issue for Review & Approval WU PENG LIU LIANGQIAN AN FAQUAN

ENGINEER Construction Manager Project Manager

Rev. No. Rev. Date Reason for Issue Prepared Reviewed Approved
By By By
Document Title:
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLATION

Document No.: Rev. No.: Issue/Rev. Date:

MIP17-MS-2016 00 19/03/2023
Submitted By:

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Branch of Sinopec
COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

Table of Contents
1. PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
4. REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
5. EQUIPMENT. ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
6. RESPONSIBILTY .................................................................................................................................................... 6
7. METHOD STATEMENT. ....................................................................................................................................... 7
8. QUALITY INSPECTION & TESTING ............................................................................................................... 13
9. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 13

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 LSTK CONTRACTOR:
Branch of Sinopec
COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR PIPING STATION

1. PURPOSE
This Method Statement is intended to give understanding, Knowledge and reference as well,
regarding Piping Station. This is also to meet the quality requirements and standard needed of
this project.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
This scope of work describes the specific work required to be implemented for piping station, under
"MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE PROJECT" (Tanajib Gas Plant, Tanajib GOSP,
MLV-1, MLV-2, MLV-3, EIV, Ju’aymah Terminal and Rastanura Terminal).
This method statement defines and covers the contractor’s responsibilities, work execution, method,
quality control of resources inputs and task activities & safety as applicable for this particular works.
3. DEFINITIONS
COMPANY Saudi Aramco
CONTRACTOR Sinopec
SAPMT Saudi Aramco Project Management Team
SAPID Saudi Aramco Project Inspection Division
LPD Loss Prevention Department
SAES Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
SAEP Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SABP Saudi Aramco Best Practice
SATIP Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plan
SAIC Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist
SATR Saudi Aramco Test Report
IFC Issue for Construction
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
QA/QC Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
PPE Personnel Protective Equipment
JSA Job Safety Analysis

4. REFERENCES
• Construction Scope of Work
• Project Quality Plan

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Branch of Sinopec
COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

• Hazard identification plan

• Project IFC Drawings
• GI 2.100 Word Permit System
• SACSM Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual
• ASME B31. Liquid Petroleum Transportation Piping Systems
• ASME SEC IIC Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals
• SAES-L-110 Limitation of Pipe Joints and Component
• SAES-L-350 Construction of Plant Piping
• SAES-S-070 Installation of Utility Piping System
• SAES-W-011 Welding Requirements for On-Piot Piping
• SAES-W-012 Welding Requirements for Pipeline.
• SAMSS-010 Fabricated Steel Piping.
• SAEP-324 Certification Review and Registration of Project Welders.
• SATIP-W-012-01 SAUDI ARAMCO TYPICAL INSPECTION PLAN- Welding of
Pipelines
• SATIP-L-350-01 SATIP for On-Piot Piping Installation
• SAIC-L-2011 Piping Pre-Installation Inspection (Prior to On-Piot Work)
• SAIC-L-2012 Pipe Laying, Spool Erection and Assembly on Pipe racks and
Sleeper ways
• GI 7.028 Crane Lifts: Types and Procedures
• GI 7.029 Rigging Hardware Requirements
• GI 7.030 Inspection and Testing Requirements for Elevating / Lifting
Equipment
• CSM III-2 Mechanical and Heavy Equipment
• CSM III-3 Electrical Equipment
• CSM I-3 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• CSM II-10 Cutting Welding & Brazing
5. EQUIPMENT.
• Pick-up / Bus.
• Cranes.
• Fork-lifts.
• Welding Machines.
• Power tools.

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Branch of Sinopec
COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

• Boom truck.
• Man lift.
• Measuring tape.
• Water leveling.
• Torque wrench.
• Site Boom.

Note that the above equipment listing may change or could be implemented subject to site
conditions and requirements.
All equipment will be inspected prior to mobilizing to site according to Saudi Aramco and Saudi
legal requirements.

6. RESPONSIBILTY
6.1 Project Manager.
To ensure that the work described here-under is executed in accordance with all the contract
requirements including this method statement.
6.2 Construction Manager / Superintendent.
To allocate sufficient resources, manpower and equipment, for the execution of the work in a
safe manner and in accordance with all contract requirements.
6.3 Piping Supervisor
Responsible for the implementation and control of all site activities per Scope of Work and
latest approved construction drawings. He shall coordinate with other discipline to visualize
possible conflicts in the drawing as well as in the schedules to provide other options in
preventing unnecessary delays and obstructions.
6.4 Crew Supervisor / Foreman.
To supervise the allocated resources, manpower and equipment, for the execution of the work in
a safe manner and in accordance with all contract requirements. Implement the construction
superintendent's instructions. Ensuring that all permits and their relevant conditions are met.
6.5 Safety Manager.
He is responsible for the implementation of the HSE Plan and Management System. He shall
ensure that safety meeting is conducted prior to work. Communicate with Engineer/Supervisors
all the safety requirements for the proper execution of the works. He reports to the Project
Manager.
6.6 Safety Supervisor / Officer.

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Branch of Sinopec
COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

Ensure all work permits are available prior to commencement of any work. Review personnel
and their compliance with safety requirements, such as wearing personnel protection equipment
PPE.
To ensure is carried out in a safe manner with minimal risk to personnel and properties,
conducive to safe working environment for all ensuring construction activities.
6.7 Quality Control Department.
All construction activities will be covered by the QC Department in accordance with the approved
Project Quality Plan / Quality Control Plan as approved by Saudi Aramco. QC Manager / QC
Supervisor and his team QC Inspectors will monitor all the fabrication and installation of Piping
activities.
All Inspection Procedures reporting and acceptance will be adhered to QC site Team as per
Saudi Aramco policy be in contact with the Saudi Aramco QC Division responsible for the
project at all times.
6.8 Permit Issuer
To issue work permit after conduct a joint site inspection with receiver as appropriate, performed
the necessary gas tests, listed applicable precautions and restrictions, and reviewed all aspects
of the job.
6.9 Permit Receiver
To receive work permit in daily basis and make sure site activity conducted within permitted limit.
To monitor site personnel and equipment work status to ensure site work activity performed in
safe manner
To identify and respond to site hazards that exist on site and have necessary controls in place
7. METHOD STATEMENT.
7.1 Material Inspection and Handling.
7.1.1 Check that all Pipes and Fittings are properly marked/ identified with the same part
marking as specified on the material take-off.
7.1.2 Material shall be received in accordance with material control procedure and SAIC-L-
2005.
7.1.3 Overall surface condition and actual dimension/sizes of materials.
7.1.4 Conformity of Pipes and Fittings specifications and dimensions being used, to the
requirements per IFC drawings.
7.1.5 Condition of surface and edges to check dents and distortion, which could have been
damaged during its hauling.
7.1.6 Before Welding, clean surfaces of dirt, oil, grease, dust, moisture mill scales,
corrosion, poorly bonded material including spray dust, pain splatter and foreign
matter.

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Branch of Sinopec
COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

7.1.7. Confirmation of color codes and other stenciled marks if there are available.
7.1.8 Lined and coated pipes and fitting shall be lifted with the wide fabric or rubber-
covered slings and padding shall be used to prevent damage to lining or coating in
accordance with SAES-H-200.
7.1.9 Coated pipes shall not be rolled or dragged on the ground. Coated pipes shall be
protected by wrapping polyethylene strings near the pipes.
7.1.10 Special attention shall be given to protection of flange(s) faces to prevent any
damage, by ensuring that flanges received from warehouse are properly protected.
Stainless steel and non-ferrous alloy pipe / fittings hall be stored and handled with
special care to avoid any contamination and should be kept away from carbon steel
material including carbon steel grinders, blush and the likes.
7.2 Document Inspection
The latest revision of approved IFC shall be used. Contractor shall cross check the isometric
drawing and site material to confirm the material class/ specification/ quantity match with
each other. In case of any field engineering change are required, the approved procedure
shall be followed.
The following points shall be checked before and during the course of the welding to
ascertain, whether or not the welding procedure is suitable or qualified for the materials
being welded.
1) Confirmation of Welders Qualifications.
2) Concurrence to the welding procedure specification.
3) Welding position and welding process.
4) Base material and size.
5) Filler material and dryness of electrode.

7.3 Flanged Material Installation.

7.3.1 Material Alignment.

• Flange face surfaces shall be protected during fit-up by putting suitable cover/duct
tapes to meet acceptance criteria.
• Bolt holes of flange joints shall be installed to be symmetrical against the vertical and
horizontal center-line of the pipe and shall match the orientation of the matting flange,
unless otherwise indicated on the relevant drawings.
• For large flanges, flange jack shall be used when lifting is needed.
• Pipe spool open ends shall be protected with end caps where dirt, dust and other
foreign objects will be prevented from getting inside the pipe spools. In addition, pipe
ends shall be invariably protected at all times.
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Branch of Sinopec
COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

7.3.2 Bolt Installation.

• Bolts, nuts and washers shall be visually checked for proper size, grade and dimension
and for any physical damage such as corrosion, rust and burrs. Also, the suitability of
stud bolts and nuts materials for the service temperature and compatibility with the
flange material shall be checked.
• The bolts/nuts combinations for which the nuts will not turn freely by hand shall be
verified.
• Reconditioned nuts are not acceptable. The nuts shall have full thread engagement
after the flange assembly
7.3.3 Gasket Installation.
• The gasket shall be verified for correct type, rating, dimension and compatibility with the
flange facing. It shall be free from any damage particularly in the seating element.
• The gasket type and application for piping system shall be verified as required base on
the line class for the piping system. The gaskets shall not have any defects. Gaskets
with defects shall be replaced. Gasket shall not be damaged or distorted and free of all
foreign particles.
7.3.4 Bolt Tightening
Detail requirement of Bolt tightening by manual torque and hydraulic Torquing shall follow
Gasket Installation & Bolt Tightening Procedure for PKG 17, refer to MIP17-PSP-612.
7.4 Welding
7.4.1 Butt Weld (preparation).

7.4.1.1 Edge preparation.

a) Weld bevels shall conform to the joint design used in the Welding Procedure
Specification.
b) The root opening shall be within the tolerance limits in the Saudi Aramco approved
WPS
c) Double sided weld joints shall be cleaned back to sound metal and inspected by
PT or MT prior to welding the other side if double V groove is to be used.
d) Weld bevels shall be made by machining or grinding and the beveled ends shall
be smooth and uniform.
e) Gas cutting is only accepted on non-galvanized carbon steel materials and the
hardened surface shall be removed by machining or grinding.
f) Thermal cutting on coated pipes will only be used for cutting the pup piece needed
to connect with performed bend and temperature tie-in joints. The damaged coating

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Branch of Sinopec
COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

area will be grounded as the joint cut back and be coated together with the joint after
welding.
g) Oil, moisture etc., must be removed from the weld surface at least 25mm (1”)
from any adjacent base metal prior to welding.
h) Bevel ends shall be free of any edge irregularities and uneven bevel end. Welding
QC shall verify these requirements prior to fit-up.
7.4.1.2 Joint Alignment
a) Full penetration groove joint with included angle less than 30 degree shall not be
used without approval from the Client.
b) Piping components shall be adequately supported and aligned by means of jigs,
clamps, or their suitable devices during tacking. Cold pulling shall not be allowed to
alignment.
c) Internal misalignment for butt weld joints shall not exceed 1.5mm.
d) If the large offset is caused by dimensional variations, it shall be equally
distributed around the circumference of the pipe.
e) Where parts with internal diameters differing by more than 1.5mm are joined
concentrically, the inside of the smaller bore shall be tapered to match the larger
bore within 1.5mm.
f) Welding joining components of different material thickness shall be made in such a
manner that the slope through the transition zone (1:4) ratio.
7.4.1.3 Tack welds
a) All tack welds shall be in accordance with approved welding procedure and shall
be performed by qualified welders.
b) All tacks or temporary welds shall be performed with the same care, materials,
electrodes, minimum preheat, and procedures that are used for permanent welds.
c) If the tack welds are to be incorporated into the final weld and are made with a
different process or electrode than the root pass, then the desired tack weld process
and electrode shall have been used for tacking in the procedure qualification.
d) Tack welds shall be of sufficient size to maintain joint alignment. The
recommended tack thickness is 3.2- 4.8 mm and length is 12.5-25.4 mm. The
minimum numbers of tack welds according to SAES-W-011/SAES-W-012 are.
• Pipe diameter of 101.6mm or less: three equally spaced tacks.
• Pipe diameter above 101.6mm: minimum of four equally spaced tacks.
e) Tack welds that are to be incorporated into the final weld shall be thoroughly
cleaned, prepared at each end, and inspected for cracks. Any crack shall be
removed and another tack weld shall be made before welding the joint.

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COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

f) If the tack welds are to be incorporated into the final weld and are made with a
different process or electrode than the root pass, then the desired tack weld process
and electrode shall have been used for tacking in the procedure qualification.
g) Bridge tacks (located above the root area) are acceptable but such tacks must be
made completely within the weld grove and shall be completely removed prior to
completion of weld.
h) Any temporary welded attachments or temporary tack welds shall be ground off.
Attachments may be cut off no closer than 3mm to the base metal surface, prior to
the required grinding (SAES-W-011 para-11.7).
i) The temporary welds shall subsequently be removed and ground flushed with the
base materials.
j)The method of removing attachments shall not injure the metal surface.
k) The metal surfaces shall be checked by MT or PT after the removal of attachment
7.4.1.4 Pre-Welding.
a) A tool box meeting will be conducted prior to any welding activities.
b) Approved Welding Procedure WPS shall be available / posted at the weld site.
c) Welder(s) have been issued Job Clearance Card, and that range of qualification
shown matches the application of WPS being used.
• For pipelines greater than 16inch diameter, at least two welders shall be
used, operating simultaneously and in opposite quadrants.
• The pipe shall not be lifted or moved during welding
d) All weld joints shall be marked for identification as follows: SAEP-1160 & SAIC-W-
2008.
• By weld number and by welder symbol.
• With suitable weather-proof marking material.
• Easy visibility location and durable for a time suitable to SAPID.
e) Weld number and Welder symbol are to be marked adjacent to welds.
f) Use suitable weather-proof permanent markers & materials, such as certified low-
chloride (50ppm) markers for Stainless steel. This is an assigned unique weld ID
number to be tracked by database & shall remain intact during the construction
process.
g) All Isometric Piping Drawings for work have been reviewed & approved Process
Control Procedure for Welding is followed relative to checks on materials
(Traceability, marking, dimensional) using latest approved* drawing revisions.
Document Control system exists.
h) Welding power supplies shall be calibrated as per standard requirement.

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Branch of Sinopec
COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

i) Welding QC shall verify the dimensional check-up tack weld quality, bevel angle,
root face, root gap in accordance with approved WPS prior to preheating and shall
mark as fit-up is accepted on adjacent to the weld joint.
j) Full penetration groove joints with included angles less than 60 degrees (except for
portions of compound bevels) shall not be used without approval. The approval shall
be obtained through the welding procedure review process.
7.4.1.5 In-Process Welding / Visual Welding.
a) The welding inspector shall assure that the welding Technique, Workmanship and
Preheat are implemented per approved WPS/ SAES-W-11, Sec-11 and SAES-W-12
section 10.
b) All tacks or temporary welds are performed with the same care, materials,
electrodes, minimum preheat, & procedures that are used for permanent welds.
c) Prior to start assure that the tack welds are sufficient size to maintain joint
alignment. The tack thickness is 3.2 to 4.8 mm and tack length is 12.5 to 25.4 mm.
d) Tack welds to be incorporated into the final weld are thoroughly cleaned, prepared
at each end, & inspected for cracks.
e) Any cracked tacks shall be removed before welding joints.
f) Each weld pass is thoroughly cleaned and all slag or other foreign matter removed
before the next pass is deposited.
g) Root pass is deposited without backing for WPS qualified for single-sided groove
welds.
h) GTAW process shall be used for root pass of butt welds without backing in piping
and nozzles of 50.8mm nominal diameter or less.
l) The SMAW electrode size will be used as per approved WPS.
J) Remote Current controls are used if welding is more than 30m from welding a
power source or when welders work in "remote" areas.
k) Interpass temperature shall be monitored by welding QC per approved WPS. The
welding inspector shall ensure that the specified maximum Interpass temperatures
are as per WPS.
l) Adjacent beads of a weld shall be staggered and not started in the same location.
m) Unless specified in the WPS, back welding is done using the same process,
consumables and preheats as the fill passes.
n) All Interpass cleaning shall be done prior to deposit other passes.
p) Post welding visual inspection shall be made according to the checklist SAIC-W-
2007 & SAIC-W-2048.
q) Visual inspection of all welds shall be done after cleaning and prior to any
subsequent NDT.
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COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

s) Weld finish shall not impair the interpretation of NDT results.

t) Weld surfaces shall be free of cracks, excessive porosity, slag inclusions and other
defects indicative or poor workmanship.
7.4.1.6 REPAIR.
The contractor will follow approved welding repair procedure (MIP17-PSP-607) for
any repair and removal of defects.
7.4.1.7 Dye Penetrant Test
As deemed necessary, dye-penetrant test shall be conducted to verify extent of
surface defects such as cracks.
7.4.1.8 Radiography
When required, completed welds, which had passed the visual inspection, shall be
subjected to radiographic examination by personnel/group designated by the
Sinopec with the approval of Saudi Aramco Representative
8. QUALITY INSPECTION & TESTING
Quality control surveillance and tests shall be in accordance with the relevant project
specification for the works. All items shall be inspected by the QC Inspector for the
monitoring and checking that the activities are done in order.
• All inspection called for in the Project Inspection and Test Plan is carefully carried out at
the construction stages stipulated.
• That in the event of unsatisfactory work or workmanship being identified the resulting
rework is inspected.
• That certification of satisfactory completion of the work is issued at the appropriate time
and permission to proceed to the next phase is given.
• That a comprehensive record of all inspections and their results are compiled,
maintained and preserved for inclusion in the as built record.
9. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Prior to commencing work on site all personnel are required to have satisfactorily completed
an induction held by the CONTRACTOR HSSE Representative. Personnel on site who have
not attended the site induction will not perform any work.
Site safety personnel shall ensure that:
• All of the work is carried out in a safe and orderly manner so minimizing the risk of injury
to persons or damage to equipment, materials or property.
• That all equipment is fit for purpose carries current Saudi Aramco Approved Third-Party
Certification.
• All relevant equipment will be checked prior to starting the work on a daily basis.
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COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

• Ensure all workers shall wear proper PPEs as per SACSM.

• Any incidents or dangerous occurrence shall be reported in accordance CONTRACTOR
Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure.
• All welders and brazers shall be SA certified for the materials and types of welding or
brazing being performed and, when requested, shall present their valid certificates
• Hot work permit(s) shall be obtained prior to burning, welding and brazing in a restricted
area per GI 2.100 See chapter 1-4, work permit system of CSM manual.
• UL fire extinguishers shall be readily available near the hot work area
• All welders and brazers shall be SA certified for the materials and types of welding or
brazing being performed and, when requested, shall present their valid certificates.
• Hot work permit(s) shall be obtained prior to burning, welding and brazing in a restricted
area per GI 2.100 See chapter 1-4, work permit system of CSM manual.
• UL fire extinguishers shall be readily available near the hot work area.
• Within hydrocarbon facilities, all sewers within 23m (75ft) shall be covered prior to hot
work per GI 2.100
• Combustible material around the work area shall be removed and/ or protected against
sparks, slag or heat using fireproof material or by wetting if appropriate. This includes
combustible material below ad elevated welding or cutting work area.
• A qualified fire watch shall be assigned to any cutting, welding or burning operation. The
fire watch shall remain in the work area during these activities and for no less than 30
minutes after the hot work has finished
• Cutting, welding and brazing equipment shall be turned off and compressed gas
cylinder valves closed when not in use.
• Safety training for Site Supervision and safety staff receive formal safety training
program. This training shall include a review of typical site hazards and safety work
practices
• 4.4 Facility Safety Orientation
• SA requires all contractor and subcontractor personnel to attend a facility-specific safety
orientation prior to receiving their SA plant ID and/ or being allowed to work on site.
Multiple safety orientation may be required if a plant ID permits access to more than one
facility (eg, one orientation for each facility). Unless provided by the SAPO, the
contractor shall provide translation of the safety orientation presentations and materials
into languages understood by its employees.
• Personnel handling piles or working on piling operation shall wear hard hats, safety
shoes, safety glasses, stout gloves and be equipped with suitable ear protection to

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COMPANY Saudi
International
Arabian Oil
Petroleum Services
Company
Corp
Project:
CONTRACT No# 6600044545
MIP PKG 17 RAS TANURA AREA PIPELINE
BI No. 10-09004-0003

Document title: METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR STATION PIPING SITE INSTALLTION

protect against the actual noise levels they will be exposed to. See chapter 1-3,
personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Properly use the correct tools and equipment for the job.
• Hand/ power tools and personal ground cables (jumpers) shall be visually inspected by
the user prior to each use.
• Defective electrical equipment and tools shall not be used and shall immediately
removed from the job site

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