Fir e:

1. Hand-type portable extinguishers should be located at 30 m intervals in process plant areas.

2. All extinguishers should be located at least 7.5 m from the equipment they are protecting.
3. The emergency access roads provided should be adequate Fire truck access roads shall not be less
than 6 m (20 ft) in width with an overhead clearance of not less than 5.5 m (18 ft). ⎯ Emergency access
roads shall not be obstructed at any time.
4. Portable fire extinguisher(s) should be located not less than 7.6 m (25 ft) nor more than 23 m (75 ft)
from flammable/combustible liquid storage areas located outdoors
5. There should be a minimum clearance of 0.6 m (2 ft) between the ceiling and the top level of any
stacked material in building areas/rooms without sprinklers.
6. There should be a minimum clearance of 0.5 m (18 inches) between the top levels of any stacked
material and the sprinkler heads/deflectors in building areas/rooms with sprinklers.
7. Areas where flammable or combustible liquids are transferred from one tank or container to another
in quantities greater than 19 L (5 gal) shall be separated from sources of ignition (e.g., welding,
grinding) by a distance of 7.6 m (25 ft) or by a barrier having a fire resistance of at least 1 hour.
8. There shall be no open flames within 15 m (50 ft) of the transfer operation unless conditions warrant
greater clearance.
9. Adequate natural or mechanical ventilation shall be provided to maintain the concentration of
flammable/combustible vapor being transferred/handled at or below 10% of the LEL.
10. All flammable and combustible liquids should be transported in closed metal containers. (Plastic
containers are prohibited for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids)

Critical Lift:
11. Within 10 m (33 ft) of hydrocarbon or pressurized piping, vessels, or equipment containing
hydrocarbons, steam, or other pressurized liquids
12. Within 10 m (33 ft) of any populated/traffic areas, occupied buildings or railway lines
13. When any load is 36,300 kg (40 tons) or greater
14. When lifting any load that exceeds 85% of the crane’s rated load capacity
15. Occurring at night (i.e., between sunset and sunrise)
16. When the crane is operating near energized power lines
17. A SA-certified Rigger-I shall be in charge of coordinating all critical crane lifts. (he can only handover
in writing to Rigger II or III for routine lifts after he completed the first 2 lifts)
18. When a crane is operating near an energized power line, a designated signalman shall be assigned to
ensure the following minimum distances are maintained (up to 50KVA = 10ft; 50 – 200KVA = 15ft;
200 – 350KVA 20ft; over 350KVA = 25ft clearance)
19. Hooks designed with a safety latch (catch) shall have a properly fitted and self-closing latch.
20. Do not attach a hook to an eye bolt to lift, use a shackle instead
21. All crane lifts shall be partially lifted (e.g., floated for at least 3 seconds) to ensure rigging and lift
integrity prior to proceeding with the actual lift.
Scaffold:
22. Personnel should not use scaffold during storms or wind speeds more than 65kph
23. All scaffold posts (standards) shall be pitched on steel base plates at least 150 mm (6 in) x 150 mm (6
in) and 6 mm (1/4 in) thick.
24. Timber sills (sole boards) at least 225 mm (9 in) wide by 38 mm (1 1/2 in) thick shall be used to spread
the load on sand, made-up ground and other soft or slippery surfaces.
25. The toe board shall be at least 100 mm (4 in) high, at least 25 mm (1 in) thick and not more than 6
mm (1/4 in) clearance above the walking/working surface.
26. Mobile scaffolds for light duty shall have steel caster wheels not less than 13 cm (5 in) diameter.
27. Mobile scaffolds for medium duty shall have steel caster wheels not less than 18 cm (7 in) in dia.
28. A scaffold plan as per SA CSM Chapter II-2 shall be prepared by the Specialized Scaffolding Contractor
for all scaffolds over 12.2 meters (40 feet) in height.
29. The proponent shall submit the scaffold plan (if required per paragraph 7.1) to the local Area LPD
office for review at least two weeks prior to erection (four weeks for special scaffolds)
30. The scaffold plan for any special scaffold is checked and the design verified and signed by a degreed
structural engineer, prior to submitting the scaffold plan to the proponent for review.
31. Scaffold platforms, landings, and walkways shall be at least 675 mm (27 in) (3 planks) wide
32. Safe landings shall be provided at the top of all ladders and at least every 9 m (30 ft.)
33. Straight ladders and extension ladders shall be placed at a slope of 4:1 (i.e., for every 4 m [12 ft] of
vertical rise, the base is set 1 m [3 ft] out).
34. Scaffold Supervisor I – can supervise, inspect, and sign scaffold tags for all scaffolds, including special
scaffolds.
35. Scaffold Supervisor II-T – can supervise, inspect, and sign scaffold tags for only tube and coupler
scaffolds less than 12.2 meters (40 feet) tall, excluding special scaffolds.
36. Scaffold Supervisor II-S – can supervise, inspect, and sign scaffold tags for only system scaffolds or
fabricated tubular frame scaffolds less than 12.2 meters (40 feet) tall, excl. special scaffolds.
37. Scaffold Inspector – SA certified Scaffold Inspectors can inspect and sign scaffold tags for all
scaffolds, including special scaffolds
38. Scaffolds over 6 meters (20 feet) tall and special scaffolds shall also be inspected by a certified Scaffold
Inspector (who cannot also be the Scaffold Supervisor for the specific scaffold), after the Scaffold
Supervisor completes his inspection.
39. The maximum horizontal travel distance on a scaffold platform to the nearest exit (e.g., ladder) shall
not exceed 15 m (50 ft.).

Excavation:
40. An excavation plan shall be prepared for excavations deeper than 2.4 m (8 ft) in Type B or C soil
41. For excavations greater than 6 m (20 ft) deep, regardless of soil type, an excavation plan shall be
developed by a degreed civil/structural engineer and reviewed by the SA CSD.
42. Excavation boxes and trench shields shall extend a minimum of 0.45 m (1.5 ft.) above the trench.
43. ⎯ Materials and spoils shall be set back at least 0.6 m (2 ft) from the edge of the excavation
44. Benching, sloping or shoring shall be planned for excavations at a depth of 1.2 m (4 ft) or more in soil
other than stable rock.
45. Pedestrian barricades/lights placed at least 1 m (3 ft.) from excavation’s edge.
46. Hard barricades for vehicles placed at least 2 m (6.5 ft.) from excavation’s edge.
47. Motor vehicles, cranes and heavy equipment shall be kept away from the edge of the excavation a
distance of 2 m (6.5 ft) or the depth of the excavation, whichever is greatest
48. Adequate ladders shall be provided within a travel distance of 7.5 m (25 ft)
49. Mechanical excavators shall not be used within 3 m (10 ft) of underground utilities or installations.

Heavy Equipment:
50. Reverse/backup alarms is audible at least10 dB above ambient noise on all heavy equipment.

Hot Works:
51. Cylinders containing oxidizers (e.g., oxygen chlorine, nitrous oxide) shall be stored at least 6.1 m (20
ft) from flammable gas cylinders (Acetylene) or they shall be separated by a ½-hour fire rated barrier
at least 1.5 m (5 ft) high.
52. Electrical outlets on welding machines shall be rated for 125 volts maximum and be equipped with
ground fault circuit interrupters (GCFI). (If welding machines are equipped with 220 volt electrical
outlets, these outlets shall be disabled).
53. Welding cables (welding leads) shall be continuous (i.e., free from repair/joints) for a minimum
distance of 3 m (10 ft) from the end to which the electrode holder is connected.
54. hydrocarbon facilities, all sewers within 23 m (75 ft) shall be covered prior to hot work per

Electrical:
55. Power sources and portable electric power tools shall be of a single voltage (110 V or 220 V nominal)
within a single job site or operating area.
56. All electrical equipment to be de-energized, shall be properly isolated per GI 6.012 (e.g., disconnected
from all power sources, locked, tagged, cleared, and energization attempted to prove effectiveness)
57. Portable generator equipment shall be located 23 m (75 ft) away from flammable and combustible
material storage areas.

Hand & Power Tools:

58. Abrasive grinding wheels for fixed grinders shall be inspected and ring tested before mounting.
59. Tongue guards for fixed grinders shall be kept adjusted to the wheel with a maximum gap of 6 mm
(1/4 inch) from the surface of the wheel.
60. Portable electric power tools shall be rated for use at a voltage not exceeding 240 V

Health & Welfare:

61. 10-unit first aid kit/cabinet for less than 50 personnel
62. 36-unit first aid kit/cabinet for more than 50 personnel
63. If work is carried out at locations that are more than 300 m (1,000 ft) apart, a separate first aid
kit/cabinet shall be provided for each group
Project Sign:
64. The design of project signs shall be: A minimum of 1.2 m (4 ft) high and 2.4 m (8 ft) wide.
65. Printed in black and white. Printed in Arabic and English, with the Arabic text located above or to the
right of English text.

Work permit Form No, Color and GIs:

Restricted Location:
66. Area within 23m (75ft) of H2S containing line
67. Area within 15m (50ft) of energized power line
68. Benching Step should be 1.2 m
69. Heavy Equipment should be 2m (6.5ft) away from excavation
70. Spoils should be 2ft away from excavation
71. Scaffold should be away 1.5-time depth of excavation
72. Minimum distance from overhead power line

Fire Extinguisher: