Safety Orientation Outline

1. Introduction
2. Emergency Response
3. Basic Safety Rules
4. Operational Safety Processes
5. Safety Topics
6. Summary
 Safety Orientation Introduction

• This Safety Orientation is

required to be presented to all
contractor and company
personnel before working on
any KACWC Projects
Department Worksite

• Provides an overview of Saudi

Aramco’s minimum
requirements for safe behavior
 Saudi Aramco Value Statement

“We strive to
maintain the
highest levels of
safety, security,
health and
environmental
standards.”
 Your Safety Duties

• Comply with
safety rules and
procedures

• Immediately
report incidents
and unsafe
conditions
 Your Safety Duties

• Maintain and
communicate
knowledge of safety
requirements

• Operate equipment
only with proper
authorization
 Your Safety Duties
• Assist in incident
investigations

• Participate in safety
meetings and drills

• Only perform work

that you are trained
to do and know how
to do safely
•Driving Concerns:
•Speeding
•Before

•Unsafe Driving Practice Notice

Cellphone •Turning lane added

••Flagman
SeatbeltsMonitor Intersection •New

•Reckless
•Re-Design
Driving Intersections
 Site Safety

•KACWC Site Programs

•Safety Enhancement
•Sub-standard
•Stop Work
WorkProgram
Practice Notice
•Programs

•DTR Tracking Matrix

•Safety Performance
•Monitoring

•9
Emergency Response
 What is an Emergency?

• Fire or explosion
• Flammable vapor
release
• Toxic vapor
release (such as
H2S)

• Hazardous
material spills
• Medical
emergency
Emergency Response

• Contractor
must be
prepared to
respond

• Emergency
drills are
conducted
 Emergency Contact Numbers
Fahad A. Al-Yabis - Project Manager 0506739431

Ben M. Nassri - SAPMT Project Engr. 0569484740

Bill A. Caves - SAPMT Dept. Safety Coord. 0530340185
Jack A. Apas - SAPMT Safety Advisor 0534149074
Lynton Thompson- SAPMT Safety Advisor 0548870026
Leskafi Luqman - SAPMT Safety Advisor 0503812509
Anthony Warren - SAPMT Safety Advisor 0531568722
Robert Wolfe - SAPMT Safety Advisor 0531476174
 What to do During an Emergency

• Don’t panic
• Stop work and turn off any ignition sources
• Evacuate and go to assembly area
• Headcount; report any missing persons
• Remain at assembly point until “all-clear”
siren sounds or until instructed
• After hearing “all-clear” siren, report to
Operations Supervisor or Work Permit Issuer
Basic Safety Rules

• Reporting Incidents
• Following Safe Practices
• Avoiding Unsafe Activities
• Protecting Yourself
• 33 Basic Safety Rules in Safety Handbook
Reporting Incidents
Immediately report any work-related
injury or illness to your supervisor
Immediately report unsafe condition,
practice or near miss to your supervisor
Follow Safe Practices
Operators of vehicles must comply
with all posted traffic requirements,
particularly speed limits
All persons in a vehicle must wear
seat belts at all times
Always use the handrail when going
up or down stairs
Erect barricades / flagging around
hazardous work areas
Use only proper tools & equipment
in safe working condition
Maintain good housekeeping in
work areas at all times
Eating or resting is permitted in
designated areas only

SHELTER
Use proper manual lifting
techniques or get help
Safety guards, switches and alarms
must be in place on all operating
machinery and electrical switchgear
Fire extinguishers must be in good condition
and regularly inspected
All chemical containers must be
properly labeled and stored
Avoid Unsafe
Activities
Climbing or standing on equipment,
piping, valves, or unstable surfaces
is prohibited
Don’t run in work areas, except
during emergencies
No watches, jewelry, loose clothing,
etc., within arm’s reach of rotating
equipment or electrical switchgear
Do not apply compressed air to
yourself or others
Operation of equipment having a
“DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE”
(hold) tag is prohibited
Horseplay and fighting is prohibited
Follow all posted warning signs
Protect yourself by
using the correct
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Approved hard hats without defects
must be worn in designated areas
Approved steel-toed safety shoes
must be worn in designated areas
Approved safety glasses, with
side protection, must be worn in
designated areas
Operational Safety
Processes
 Operational Safety Processes

1. Hot Work Permit

2. Cold Work Permit
3. Confined Space Entry Permit
4. Release Permit
5. Excavation and Trenching
6. Isolation, Lock, Tag & Hold
 Four Types of Work Permits

• All work permit

requirements
 Work Permits – General Steps

1. Receiver initiates work permit

2. Joint site inspection by Issuer and Receiver
3. Issuer adds job-specific safety precautions,
signs and approves permit for one shift
4. Copy posted at job site
5. Issuer and Receiver monitor job site
6. Issuer and Receiver close work permit
Confined Space Requirements

• Get Confined Space

Entry Permit
• Use sign-in sheet for
entry and exit
• Competent standby man
required

PPE IN CONFINED
SPACES
Operational Safety Processes

#1: Hot Work Permit

#2: Cold Work Permit

#3: Confined Space Entry Permit

#4: Release Permit

Operational Safety Processes

#1: Hot Work Permit

#2: Cold Work Permit

#3: Confined Space Entry Permit

#4: Release Permit

#5: Excavation and Trenching
Excavation and Trenching
• Obtain any required excavation permits
• Protection against cave-in required for
excavations greater than 1.2 m (4 ft) deep
 Direction by expert person required
Operational Safety Processes
#1: Hot Work Permit

#2: Cold Work Permit

#3: Confined Space Entry Permit

#4: Release Permit

#5: Excavation and Trenching

#6: Isolation, Lockout & Use of Hold Tags

Isolation, Lockout & Use of Hold Tags
Types of energy needing isolation:

•Electrical
•Pressurized gas
•Process fluids
•Hydraulic / Pneumatic
•Thermal / Chemical
•Mechanical
Isolation, Lockout & Use of Hold Tags

Four steps in electrical energy isolation:

1. Lock …. 2. Tag …. 3. Clear…. 4. Try
Safety Topics
Abrasive Blasting / Spray Painting
• Saudi Aramco certification required
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Use approved blasting material
• Working deadman switch
• Grounding / bonding required
• Hose connections secured
• Containment of overspray
• Area properly barricaded
Chemical Safety

• Containers properly labeled

• CHB / MSDS to be available
• Use appropriate PPE
• Minimize quantity
• Use proper storage
• Do not taste or smell
• Wash after use
• Safety shower / eyewash
Wear proper PPE when handling
chemicals or hazardous materials
Compressed Gas Cylinders
HANDLING CYLINDERS
• Keep valves closed
• Use protective caps
• Do NOT let cylinders strike each other
• Secure in upright position
• Do NOT use slings or ropes
• Transport correctly
• Verify cylinder content
Compressed Gas Cylinders

USING CYLINDERS

• Close valve before stopping leak

• Never use oil or grease
• Inspect for damage
• Ensure threads match
• Protect cylinders
Compressed Gas Cylinders

STORING CYLINDERS
• Keep upright
• Separate oxygen cylinders
• Protect cylinders
• Identify empty (“MT”) cylinders
Cutting / Welding / Brazing
• Have portable fire extinguishers (3m/10ft)
• Cover sewers (23m/75ft)
• Remove / protect combustible materials
• Inspect before use
• Have trained fire watch
• Ventilate work area
• Secure work pieces
• Shut off equipment when not used
Cutting / Welding / Brazing
ELECTRIC ARC WELDING
• Properly bonded and grounded
• Welding machine electrical plugs:
• 110 volt
• 3-pronged type
• With Ground Fault Protection (GFCI)
• No 220 volt outlets
• Continuous welding cables
• Remove damaged cables
• Use welding screens
Cutting / Welding / Brazing
GAS CUTTING, WELDING & BRAZING
• Do not leave lighted torches unattended
• Protect hoses from damage
• When not in use, turn off gas regulators
• Use compressed hose fittings
• Use regulator with check valve
• Use flashback arrestors
• Leak test connections
Crane Safety
• Cranes must have valid Saudi Aramco
inspection sticker
• Only certified crane operators
 Specific type / model
 Attachments
• Every lift to be planned
 Critical Lift Plan
• Only one designated signalman
• Use taglines
• If no operator, no load
Crane Safety

• When working around a crane

 Stay out from under loads

 Do not distract Crane Operator or

Signalman
 Signalman to give all signals, except
EMERGENCY STOP
 Obey warning signs and barricades

 Stay alert when lifting is in progress

 Stay away unless needed

Electrical Safety

• Qualified persons only

• Consider all circuits energized
• Unless locked, tagged, cleared, tried
• Use isolation, lockout & hold tag process
• Know location of electric disconnects
• Use ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
Electrical Safety

• No power hand tools over 125 volts

• Never use defective electrical equipment
• Route electrical cords safely
• Extension cords are temporary
• Keep safe distance from
overhead power lines
 Fall Protection
• PFAS required when
working in unprotected
areas at heights above 1.8
m (6 ft), such as:
 Pipe racks
 Unfinished structures
and roofs
 Erecting scaffolds
 Working on a yellow
tagged scaffold
 Work from man-basket
or man-lift
Fall Protection

What is a Personal Fall

Arrest System (PFAS)?
• Full Body Safety Harness
• Lanyard
• Anchorage
Fall Protection

(1.8 m)

(1.1 m)

(1.8 m)
(5.6
m)
(0.9 m)
Fire Prevention / Protection

• To Prevent FIRES:
• Keep fuels away from ignition sources
• Report hydrocarbon releases immediately
• Only use approved containers
• Bond containers
• Fire Equipment Inspected Monthly
Smoking is only permitted in
designated areas

SMOKING AREA
Fire Prevention / Protection

• In Case of FIRE:
• Remain calm
• Report fire immediately
• Extinguish, if possible
• Evacuate
• Wait for “all-clear” signal
Forklift Safety
• Only Saudi Aramco Certified Forklift Operator
• No riding a forklift
• Do not use to lift people
• Never stand on or walk under forks
• Do not use on uneven or soft surfaces
• Do not use for towing or pushing
• Forks down when forklift is unattended
• Don’t leave unattended while running
Heavy Equipment

• Only Saudi Aramco Certified Operator

• Have valid Saudi Aramco inspection sticker
• Use a spotter
• Maintain eye contact
• No riding !
• NEVER REST UNDER EQUIPMENT !
• Do not leave unattended while running
•WORK SAFELY GO HOME TO YOUR FAMILY
 •EQUIPMENT FOR FLAGMAN

Red & Green Flag

Whistle
Hard Hat
Fluorescent Jacket

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 WHY FLAGMAN ARE NECESSARY
• Serious accidents may occur at construction site when
moving heavy equipment at site.
• Personnel being struck by Heavy Equipment and being in
the Line of Fire are some of the Leading Causes of Serious
Injury and FATALITIES on Construction Sites.

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 FLAGMAN - DEFINITION
“A Competent person, who has been adequately trained and qualified to guide heavy equipment
that maneuvers on site.”

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 FLAGMAN

•A Flag Man ensures control and safe movement or

operation of heavy equipment especially when traveling or
operating on narrow or congested areas, near structures,
excavations etc.

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 FLAGMAN

• Pre Requisites of a Flagman

Good eyesight
Good hearing
Aware & alert
Able to judge distance, height & speed.
ABLE TO STOP WORK IF UNSAFE
Conscious about the surroundings

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 EXAMPLES OF WHEN TO USE FLAGMEN

 Whenever work is being performed and can

interrupt the normal flow of traffic or the
traffic on both directions.
 Whenever it is necessary for equipment cross
public roads, railroads, or heavily traveled
roads as in existing plants, at least one flag man
should be used during crossing.
 If hoisting equipment must cross under
overhead electrical lines then a flagman should
be used to eliminate the potential for contact of
any part of the equipment with the electrical
lines.

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HAPPILY
 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
• The primary responsibility of a flagman is to control traffic within and on
adjacent roadways affected by the operations and to assure safe movement of
construction equipment or vehicles at the work site.

• FLAGMEN SHALL:
 Flagmen should understand the associated work hazards and guide equipment or
vehicles safely into work locations or to points of destination as the case maybe.
 Flagmen should equip himself with a red and green color flag and wear the safety
vest when directing traffic. He should control the traffic as smooth as possible and
post himself at a highly visible and safe location at all times.
 Flagmen should confirm with the operator or driver on the availablity of work
permit in areas covered by this requirement.
 Flagmen should develop an understanding with the equipment operator on worksite
conditions before signaling equipment operators for subsequent activities.
 Flagmen must be alert and stay clear from relative movement of vehicles or
equipment.
 Flagmen should direct and give clear signals to the operator or drivers.
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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
 Flagmen should direct and give clear signals to the operator or drivers.
 Flagmen should immediately stop movement of any vehicle or mobile
equipment if any abnormality is recognized or when he considers unsafe
conditions are developed, and report the conditions to the concerned
supervisors.
 Flagmen should instruct operators or drivers not to operate equipment
unless the unsafe conditions are corrected or mitigated.
 Restrict entry of unauthorized personnel into the work area where
equipment operations is on progress.
 Flagmen should verify necessary traffic signs or barricades are in place to
help control traffic and warn employees of the impending hazards.

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 CORRECT POSITIONING
FLAGMAN shall always remain visible to the operator and must
stay in a safe distance away from the equipment

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 •CORRECT POSITIONING

•Line
of Fire

Flagman shall stay a safe position and do not put him self in between
line of fire.
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 •CORRECT POSITIONING

•What is wrong here?

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 •FLAGMAN NEEDS TO VERIFY THAT
•THE AREA IS SAFE FOR THE OPERATION
•Discuss with driver / operator about possible dangers in the work area

•Height Restrictions

•Barricades &
Signe are in
place

•Ensure the Driver Can See

YOU!

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 •FLAGMAN

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 • Many people are killed as a result of being
in the line of fire during construction work around
the world.

•Recent reviews of past incidents indicate

that everybody needs to pay more attention to
this.

• We want everybody on site to be more

•You put yourself in the line of fire when you place
yourself, or any part of yourself in a position where
you are directly exposing yourself to a hazard.

•For
example:
•Construction workers are exposed
to a wider variety of hazards and
face a greater risk of work-related
injury or fatality than employees in
any other industry.

•In order not to be in the LINE OF

FIRE or put somebody there, you
MUST be aware of the constantly
changing work environment around
you.
•Project statistical trends based on
FATs, LTIs, RDIs show a significant
number of injuries relate to head,
eye, hand, finger and body
injuries. These are nearly all Line
of Fire incidents.
•I can handle anything –
I’m young and fit. •Approximately 1/3 of all
occupational injuries happen
to workers between 18 and
24.
•I must do any job my
employer tells me to do. •Everyone has an obligation
to stop work that is unsafe.

•I am not responsible •Everybody who works,

for workplace safety. anywhere, is responsible for
getting Safety right.
•Areas should be marked with caution signs or
barricaded if there is intensive welding or a hazardous
operation going on.
 •Welding and grinding involves both those doing
these jobs and those who may work in the vicinity of
welding operations.

•In certain cases,

welding can become
even more dangerous.
One of the examples is
welding in a confined
space, when sparks are
projecting onto the
worker himself or his
colleague working
nearby.
•Always wear proper eye protection and use a welding
screens to prevent welding flash or sparks from getting
into the eyes.

•Metal shard
penetrates the eye.
Safety goggles were
not worn!

•Most of eye injuries

can be prevented
through the use of
proper protective
•Wear proper gloves when necessary to prevent hand and
finger injuries. Use remote controls where available to
reduce risk of direct contact with machinery.
•Putting himself in
the Line of Fire.

•Slings caught the

worker’s palm and tore
the skin tissue.
•Always wear proper PPE.
•Workers who are assigned tasks near
welding/cutting/grinding activities must be aware of
associated risks and keep out of the Line of Fire.
 •ammering is a
•very common activity
at construction sites
and fabrication shops.

•Although, it’s a
simple job, it may
cause injury.
 •Ensure your activities will not be
•When performing hazardous to other people in the
manual handling vicinity.
operations, ensure
tools and equipment
are properly
maintained.
•Most injuries on scaffolds
relate either to the plank giving
way, or the employee slipping
or being struck by a falling
object.
•
•When working at heights:

 Secure tools and materials

to prevent them from falling on
people working below;
 Barricade hazardous areas
and post warning signs;
 Use toe boards, screens, or
guardrails on scaffolds to
prevent falling objects;
 Use debris nets, catch
platforms, or canopies to catch
•Heavy vehicle operators must warn people to keep out of
the line of fire.

•Flash

•Beep!
•Forklift operators must ensure that the load is properly
secured, particularly when transporting pipes and other
rolling objects.
 Avoid working
underneath loads being •Cranes
moved; and Hoists
 Barricade hazard areas
and post warning signs;

 Ensure riggers
coordinate the heavy-lifts
and hoisting operations
to prevent conflicts with
nearby works;
 Inspect cranes and hoists to see that
all components, such as wire rope,
slings, lifting hooks, chains, etc., are in
good condition;
 •Ensure rigorous use of Permit to Work by competent
personnel who are properly trained to perform
excavation activities.

•To avoid serious accidents,

everybody must be aware of
emergency systems such as
harnesses, ladders, stairways, or
ramps are required.
•
• These workers are not protected
from a cave-in, nor do they have
any apparent safe access or egress
from the trench.
•Ensure the proper guards and supports are installed on
the equipment and material to prevent serious accident
when working underneath those.
 •Ask yourself:

•Who
•Each is responsible
workplace contains for looking
its own afterwhich
hazards, hazards?
may seriously
injure you and your work mates.

•Before starting any work, ask yourself :

• What can go wrong?

• What are the consequences?
• How can I prevent it from happening?
•Please be aware of Line of Fire
hazards not only on the job but
also when off duty.
• Identify risks and hazards
before commencing any job;
• Lead by example: Always use
PPE whether at home or at
work;
• Use proper tools and
equipment and make sure they
are properly maintained;
• Ensure nobody, especially
children are in the Line of Fire.
 •What can workers do to keep themselves and co-
workers out of the Line of Fire ?
 Be alert and learn to recognize Line of Fire hazards at
work;

 Report any hazard or dangerous situation at work to the

supervisor;
 Follow the rules and use safe
work practices;

 Use proper personal

protective equipment;

 Don’t be afraid to ask

questions about anything you do
Heat Stress

• Work Environment
• Prevention
• Symptoms
• Treatment
•The color of Urine tells you
•how dehydrated you are!
•Extremely Dehydrated
•Drink Water Immediately

•Mildly Dehydrated
•Drink More Water

•Not Dehydrated
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
• Found in many Saudi Aramco facilities and
pipelines
 Toxic
 Flammable
 Heavier than air
 Colorless
 Rotten-egg odor in low concentrations

• Dangerous even at low concentrations

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
• Exposure to H2S can cause:
 Eye, nose and throat irritation
 Loss of sense of smell
 Breathing difficulty
 Unconsciousness
 Death

• Immediately leave the area

 When a H2S alarm activates, or

 When H2S is smelled

Man-Lifts
• Only Saudi Aramco Certified Operator
• Valid Saudi Aramco Inspection Sticker
• Fall protection required
• Close and secure gates
• Use outriggers
• Do not use indoor lifts outdoors
• No equipment and heavy materials
• Use spotter
Rigging Safety

• Rig it right
• Only Saudi Aramco Certified Rigger
• Do not be under a suspended load
• Do not leave suspended loads unattended
• No rigging from process pipes
• Avoid damaging slings
• Shackles completely closed
• Do pre-use inspection
Scaffold Safety
 Ladders

• Inspect before use

• Secure against movement
• Place at 4-to-1 angle
• Don’t use top step of stepladder
• Use both hands
• Face the ladder
• No metal ladder near electrical
Vehicle Safety – Before Driving

• Drivers are responsible

• Must have Saudi Arabian driver’s license
 And DIP training for Aramco cars

• Remote area safety

• Do a 360 inspection
• Check equipment
• Properly maintained
Vehicle Safety - While Driving
• Obey all laws and regulations
• Report collisions and traffic
violations
• No cell phones / eating / drinking
• Saudi Aramco authorization for
Aramco cars
• All occupants wear seatbelts
• Be careful when parking
• Only in approved plant areas
• Vehicle off when fueling
In Conclusion

No job is to be done if it can’t be done safely

If you have doubts about the safety of any

aspect of your work, ask for help

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