1. “Incident Free Starts With ME”
Day 2 –
JO 2010 Field Safety areas of Improvement

2. PTW – Areas for improvement ( based on 154 field surveys)

3. Improvement Sought Permit Issuing Complete site preparation section.
Permit Issuing
Complete site preparation section.
Write your name and contact number in addition to signature in Permit approval section.
Inspect the worksite before issuing the permit
Close the permit immediately after completion of the job.
Retain the 2nd & 3rd copies with the Permit Issue section
Hazard Recognition

4. Improvement Sought Hazard Recognition & Control
Hazard Recognition & Control
Using the Hazard ID Tool.
Completing Field JSA at site.
Making JSA specific for task being conducted.
Involving the work crew to identify hazards at the site.
Provide PPE as identified in JSA

5. Improvement Sought Confined Space certificates
Confined Space certificates
Perform the initial gas test (MUST be done by the Operations staff) and follow up test ( by Permit User representative)
An Entry(Safety) Watch MUST be assigned for working in a pit deeper than 1.2 meter. He MUST sign and MUST understand and execute his responsibilities.
Prepare Rescue Plan

6. Improvement Sought Hot Work Certificates
Hot Work Certificates
Initial gas test MUST be done by the Operations staff
A Fire Watch MUST be assigned, MUST sign and MUST understand and execute his responsibilities diligently.
Check the fire extinguisher condition and inspection tag before putting in service

7. Improvement Sought Excavation
Provide proper cave –in protection ( sloping/ benching/ shoring)
Identify the underground utilities (cables , pipes etc.)
Provide sufficient means of access/ egress

8. Improvement Sought Isolation of hazardous energy ( LO TO)
Complete Isolation check list.
Use P&IDs to verify isolation.
Contractor to verify the isolation before starting the work.

9. Improvement Sought Lifting & Rigging Prepare Lifting plan
Use pre-use inspection check list for crane
Reject the lifting equipment if found damaged( especially web slings)
Check the validity of third party certificates for lifting equipment
Barricade off swing radius

10. Improvement Sought Radiography Suspend other work permits
Use calibrated survey meter for area survey and film badge for individuals

11. Improvement Sought Vehicles/ Equipment Use pre use check list
Check ELCB( GFCI) condition before use.

12. Useful information on Field Safety
A “ Field Safety-Tools Webpage” containing over 54 necessary documents is available concerning Safe Work Practices, related JOSOPs, and Frequently asked questions.
Link to the website
We have two full time Safety Trainers, regular safety training classes are being conducted in English and Arabic. Please check the jopweb page for regular updates on safety training and participate in this training.