GENERAL PROCEDURE
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BOS-GPH-03 HSE 05.01-301
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................. 2
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................................. 2
4. DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................................... 2
5. RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................................................ 3
6. ORGANIZATION ON SITE................................................................................................................... 4
7. IMPLEMENTATION CONDITIONS........................................................................................................ 6
8. REPORTING ...................................................................................................................................... 6
APPENDIX A – COMMON WASTE..................................................................................................... A – 1/1
APPENDIX B – HAZARD PICTOGRAMS ............................................................................................. B – 1/1
APPENDIX C – WASTE STORAGE AREA INSPECTION FORM .............................................................. C – 1/2
The original paper document which
has the required visas is kept within
the quality department at the
Company head office.
S. HOURMANT JM. LETOURNEL J. LEOST
Cancel and replace the instruction: HSE CHIEF
1 02-07-02 QSE SENIOR
BOS-INH-SEC 05.02-12003 ENGINEER EXECUTIVE
VICE PRESIDENT
OFFICER
REV DD-MM-YY DESRIPTION OF REVISION PREPARED BY VERIFIED BY APPROVED BY
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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to inform the site manager of the waste
management process to implement.
2. SCOPE
This procedure applies to all sites of the Company permanents or temporary,
including barges. Waste management has to be organized on every sites of the
Company.
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Health Safety and Environment Manual
European directives
4. DEFINITIONS
4.1. Hazardous waste
A waste is defined as hazardous when it presents potential threat for the
human health or the environment.
European Directive 91/689/EEC proposes a classification for the hazardous
waste. This classification is based on the following criteria of danger :
explosive, oxidizing, flammable, irritant, harmful, toxic, carcinogenic,
corrosive, infectious, mutagenic, teratogenic, dangerous for the environment.
A hazardous waste is a waste having at least one of this properties.
The following kind of waste are considered as hazardous waste (non-
exhaustive list):
· Waste containing hydrocarbons.
· Waste containing asbestos.
· Medical waste.
· Waste from solvents, paints, oil.
· Waste from chemicals.
· Etc
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French regulation classifies the hazardous industrial waste under the
denomination DIS which is the acronym of hazardous industrial waste in
French. This waste are not comparable to domestic waste and because of
their toxic or hazardous nature require a special treatment. Medical waste
(named DAS in French) belong to this class of waste.
4.2. Non hazardous waste
A non hazardous waste is a waste neither toxic for human health nor
dangerous for the environment.
Non hazardous waste are:
· Domestic waste.
· Inert waste : waste which are not submitted to important physical,
chemical or biological modification, (examples : rubble, cement, glass,
plastic, etc).
· Green waste.
· Etc.
French regulation uses a specific name for the non hazardous industrial
waste : DIB. This are waste neither toxic nor hazardous resulting from an
industrial activity.
4.3. Final waste
A final waste is defined as a waste which can not be treated in the actual
technical and economical conditions, especially by extraction of the
valorisable part or by reduction of the pollutant or hazardous character.
From the first July 2002, only landfill disposal of the final waste is authorized
in France (law of the 13 July 1992).
NOTE: A waste could be solid, liquid or gaseous.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
Site managers are in charge of watching over the implementation of a waste
management process in agreement with the regulations of the country where the
operations take placed and in agreement with the client requirements.
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6. ORGANIZATION ON SITE
6.1. Generality
Valorization, recycling, reuse for another aim or reuse in its original form of
the waste are the waste management way to prefer as much as possible.
This way of management allow to reduce the waste quantity which need an
elimination.
Waste treatment has to be adapted to the facilities existing in the country
where the activity takes place.
6.2. Identification, collecting and segregation waste
In order to optimize waste management, the identification of the different
kind of waste generated is important. Implementation of adapted valorisation
path and treatment is facilitated by a correct identification and adequate
segregation of the waste generated.
A list of the potential generated waste by the site activity is made, the
approximate volume is filled in the list. This list allows the implementation of
a waste management system adapted to the activity. (See appendix A :
common waste)
Waste segregation will be easier with the implementation of a good labelling
(understandable by everyone, visible, etc).
Employees handling hazardous waste must be aware of the potential risks of
this task. A training will be provided to explain the associated risks, a
refresher will be done every year. Employees must have the personal
protective equipment adapted to the waste they handle.
Containers containing segregated waste are correctly labelled.
This containers will be stored in an area equipped with a secondary
containment capability.
Labelling give the appropriate information to handle, store and manage
safely and in an environmental friendly manner the waste. Labelling will be
based on pictograms (See appendix B : hazard pictograms).
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6.3. Waste storage
The area create on site must be correctly signalled and organized to avoid
inappropriate mixing during the storage or in case of accident (e.g. : physical
separation of incompatible waste with a wall).
Example of incompatible waste:
Separate from :
· Acid solutions Caustic material, Hydrocarbons-
containing waste
· Batteries (acidic) Caustics
· Hydrocarbons- Acids
containing waste
· Pyrotechnics All other waste streams
(explosive)
Storage area could contain flammable material, it is essential that
appropriate fire-fighting devices are in place. It is forbidden to burn waste on
this storage area.
Waste storage will take in to account potential pollution from every material.
Packaging and storage area are appropriate to avoid spills in the natural
environment. Storage area will be inspected every month. The inspection will
be documented.
The inspection ensure that the storage area are properly operated and
maintained, that waste are safely stored, that containers are leakproof, etc.
(See appendix C : Waste storage area inspection).
For offshore operation, the waste storage operations will be done in closed
containers to avoid leakage in the sea. Waste disposal into the sea is done in
accordance to the international convention (MARPOL). By no means disposal
of plastics is done into the sea.
Examples of storage conditions :
· Above ground storage tank.
· Barrel storage : barrels must be waterproof for the product they
contain and maintain closed (keep away from potential bad weather).
· Bulk storage : storage must be done under a shelter, on waterproof or
area having a secondary containment structure for recuperation of
stream water (Inadequate storage for hazardous waste).
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6.4. Waste transport
Waste transport on site is made in a manner that avoid or minimize the
spills, throwing out and employees or public exposition to potential
hazardous products.
Carried containers will be correctly labelled so they will be manipulated with
all precautionary measures needed.
6.5. Waste elimination
It is essential to know the waste final destination especially when the
elimination is made by an external Company.
7. IMPLEMENTATION CONDITIONS
Implementation of a good waste management on site is conditioned by human and
material elements :
· Employees awareness and training on the waste management methods
existing on site.
· Labelling of the storage area, segregation methods.
· Adequate packaging and labelling.
· Anticipation of generated waste by new activities, new process.
8. REPORTING
Waste production has to be characterized in term of quality (type), quantity, cost,
destination, elimination method(s) used, etc.
Data concerning waste production have to be transmitted quarterly to the
operational division HSE manager.
The goals of this reporting are:
· follow up of the Company environmental performance,
· Consolidation of environmental data for the redaction of the annual report.
BOS INH SEC 05-02 01300 HSE result instruction details the reporting process.
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APPENDIX A – COMMON WASTE (Non exhaustive list)
Hazardous Waste
Waste Waste description
· Used oil
· Oily debris Rags, absorbent material, etc contaminated by
crude oil, fuel, solvents, etc.
· Contaminated soil Contaminated soil by crude oil, fuel, solvents, etc.
· Asbestos-containing
waste
· Batteries Batteries from vehicles/equipment.
· Solvents
· Chemicals
· Paint waste
· Medical waste Needles, dressings, latex gloves, etc.
Non Hazardous Waste
Waste Waste description
· Domestic garbage Including catering waste.
· Inert waste Cement, glass, plastic, rubber, steel, old iron,
construction debris, etc.
· Green waste From gardening, etc.
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APPENDIX B – HAZARD PICTOGRAMS
T+ – T–
Very Toxic Toxic
Xn – Xi –
Harmful Irritating
C– O–
Corrosive Oxidizing
F+ – F–
Extremely Easily
Flammable Flammable
N–
E– Dangerous for the
Explosive environment
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Project :
Storage area location :
Storage area surface :
Storage area : Non hazardous waste Hazardous waste
Non hazardous and hazardous waste storage area Yes Corrections
Secured area
Appropriate information / warning signs available (Signs to indicate non hazardous waste
or hazardous waste storage area, etc.)
Labels in good condition
Appropriate fire fighting devices available
Spill response capability available and in good condition
Stagnant water present
Integrity of the containers (e.g : no leak, no rust, etc.)
Containers stable on the ground
Containers are properly labelled
Containers are properly closed
Containers are waterproof
Recyclable / re-usable waste are separately stored
Can infiltration(s) occur ?
Hazardous waste storage area
In this area, only hazardous waste are stored
Sufficient capacity to contain the anticipated waste types and quantities
No hazardous waste is stored out of containers
Appropriate secondary containment
Incompatible waste are physically separated
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