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6.2.1. General case

Usually, all works require the use of one or several permits. The one or several appropriate forms will be chosen according to the nature of the various tasks to be completed, as described below. Exceptions to this rule are given in § 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.

6.2.1.1. When Cold Work Permits are used

The Cold Work Permit form always applies to all types of work other than that covered by a more specific form.

6.2.1.2. When Hot Work Permits are used

A Hot Work Permit is required instead of (or, if necessary, in addition to) the Cold Work

Permit when the work involves real or potential ignition sources, particularly:

open flame sources, generating sparks or heat (such as flame cutting, welding, grinding), unless these are used in workshops or areas designed specifically for this purpose, and located at a safe distance from hazardous areas. On the

corresponding Hot Work Permit , the “Open Flame” checkbox must be selected; other potential sources of ignition (such as hand tools, equipment that is not or no

more intrinsically safe) located or used within or near to a hazardous area that cannot be isolated. On the corresponding Hot Work Permit , the “No Open

Flame” checkbox must be selected;

6.2.1.3. When Confined Space Entry Permits are used

A Confined Space Entry Permit is required in addition to the Cold Work Permit or the

Hot Work Permit when the works involve entering a capacity or tank under pressure, or

require the presence of personnel in a confined space - i.e. a space with limited natural ventilation and in which a hazardous atmosphere exists or could develop.

6.2.1.5. When other permits are used

For the other forms likely to be developed and used within the entity, the scope must be specified by the Work Permit procedure in the same way.

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6.2.2. Exceptions – Works subjected to work orders

Some works or tasks may only require a Work Order, as long as the conditions described below are fulfilled:

the works are carried out regularly, several times a year, for example;

the analysis of the risks involved clearly specifies that the works are not unusually dangerous and are not of high risk;

the works are subjected to detailed procedures including an exhaustive list of all of the potential dangers and of the precautions to be taken, and these procedures have been thoroughly tried and tested and declared appropriate;

the works are carried out by appropriately trained and experienced employees or contracted personnel who belong to the permanent on-site organization;

the works are included on the "list of works subjected to a Work Order", duly approved by the entity's operational Management team.

These permits apply, for example to recurrent preventive maintenance tasks.

6.2.3. Exceptions – Works performed based on verbal instructions

Some activities may only require verbal instructions, and consequently no standard or specific work permit or Work Order - as long as the conditions described below are fulfilled:

activities are part of the normal operation of facilities and equipment according to design specifications, and within the operating limits recommended by the

manufacturers;

they are supported by appropriate schedules, procedures, instructions, check-lists or operating manuals,

they are carried out by appropriately trained and experienced employees or contracted personnel who belong to the permanent on-site organization;

they are referenced on the "list of works not subjected to a permit", duly approved by the entity's operational Management team.

The following activities are examples of this type of scenario:

operational activities regularly carried out such as the adjustment of process parameters, the shutdown, start-up and replacement of equipment, crane and hoisting vehicle operations in dedicated handling areas, sampling using specific apparatus, facilities inspections and checks, etc.

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drilling and work-over activities covered by the corresponding drilling/work-over programme;

regular logistics activities or marine operations such as cargo handling, transferring personnel, navigation, driving trucks or cars, etc, as long as the specified prerequisites have been fulfilled: acceptable weather/wind conditions and sea state, absence of potential interference with the facilities installed or with other operations carried out in the area, etc.

all activities related to rescue and response to emergency situations.

As these activities have not been formalised by means of a permit, it is important that they are carefully co-ordinated and supervised to prevent interference with other works.

6.2.4. SIMOPS Work Permit System

When simultaneous operations are carried out, the Work Permit is adapted when the SIMOPS file is established so as to consider the highest risk levels involved.

In particular:

the lists of exceptions (works subjected to a Work Order", works based on verbal instructions) are revised and modified, if necessary;

the interference between different works is reassessed with consideration for the SIMOPS requirements and any further restrictions or stricter rule - if necessary -is clearly identified;

the Work Permit approval process is revised to conform to the organisational changes and to the responsibilities of the SSEM for the duration of the SIMOPS. It is important to ensure the SSEM responsible for the SIMOPS approves all of the permits and the associated daily log covering all of the works performed in the SIMOPS area.

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