HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PLAN (HIP)

QATIF PRODUCING FACILITIES PROJECTS DEPARTMENT

QATIF GOSP 1 DEMOLISHING & SITE PREPARATION – BI3020, CONTRACT #44657/00
QATIF

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1. Decruding 8” QW 32 Contain Crude oil or De-cruding procedure and precautions will be submitted
8” QW 42 Diesel / H2S. by the PM after the meeting with ARAMCO.
a) Emptying the line 8” QW 41
with vacuum tanker 8” QW 19
8” QW 36
b) Pigging 8” QW 20
8” QW 44
8” QW 15
8” QW 43 Up to
manifold
24” Offshore Trunk
line
10” Offshore Test
line
All lines after
shipping pump in
new Gosp-1

2. Hydro cutting of pipe Entire plant area Bursting of high 1. Comply with work permit regulations.
lines/reinforced pressure hose 2. Barricade the area and display adequate
concrete signboards.
Injury to workers 3. Screen the area where applicable.
who are within one 4. Use only competent personnel.
meter from the 5. Provide and use appropriate PPE like leather
nozzle during cutting apron, face shield, gumboot. helmet etc.
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operation 6. Check for automatic shut off system and
emergency shut off switch in control panel
Failure of hose to 7. Avoid people standing near the hose
hose connection 8. Keep safe distance from the nozzle
9. Use safety socks which will hold both hoses in
General unexpected place
situation 10. Check the functionality of the deadman control
switch
11. Carry out a pre task check with a check list

3. Emptying of Diesel Vessel # 101 – Hydro carbon 1. Each equipment to be vented at the time of
from lines and High pressure trap release vacuum tanker sucking.
de-gassing 2. Introduce Nitrogen and purge the line
Vessel #102 – Low Possible fire 3. Measures must be taken to avoid spillage / leak.
pressure trap 4. Fire extinguishers shall be made readily available
to respond in the event of a fire.
Feeding line (form
pump to old Gosp
tie line to RT)
Outlet line of LP
102
Tie in line for new
Gosp to RT

Diesel storage
Tanks-2

4. Cut and Remove Sphere tanks 1. Vent minimum 24 Hrs prior to the entry
containing 2. Follow Work permit and Confined space entry
absorbent procedure.
3. Follow gas cutting procedure
4. Inspect the hot work area before start of the job for
any combustible / flammable substances.
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5. Conduct gas test to ensure that the work area is free
of flammable / toxic gases.
6. Obtain the work permit for the specific job and
location.
7. Remove all the possible combustible and flammable
substances from the hot work area.
8. Provide protection for the combustible materials that
cannot be removed from the hot work area.
9. Fire blanket protection to be given to control the spark
Continued… from spreading around. Cover all sewerage pits in hot
work area with the rubber mat
10. Assign a qualified / certified standby man to monitor
the hot work.
11. Hot work areas to be barricaded and signboards to be
placed to alert workers nearby.
12. Fire extinguishers of the right types (DCP) and water
hose with continue flow of water shall be kept at the
hot work area.
13. Employees shall use the right PPE. According to the
hazard exposure, in addition to the basic personal
protective equipment.
14. Ensure that the gas test is intermittently done as per
the requirement specified on the work permit.
15. Dispose all the combustible wastes regularly from the
work area.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the site
16.Ensure that each cut segment is properly held to avoid
falling / swinging of the same.
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5. Removal of ATS Near old control Live Electrical 1. No activity should be performed until the system is
and Transformer room for old Gosp installation 13.8 KV totally de energized.
2. De energize only after hooking power from
Auto Transfer Cathodic protection Feeder # 6.
Switch, for well 3. Isolation by PDD
Transformer 4. Barricade and display caution sign in this area.

6. Demolition Entire fire water Underground utilities 1. Insulation or any other hazardous materials that may
lines Confined space expose to the atmosphere during the demolition
process shall be identified properly and notified to all
Water Injection personnel working in the area for necessary
area precautions to protect them from the possible
exposure.
4 Flank lines 2. All areas where demolition takes place shall be
inspected properly & tested for hydrocarbon.
Underground drain 3. Obtain Work Permit from concerned Aramco
lines. authorities & follow all pertinent procedures.
4. Loose structural member / overloaded platforms to be
protected / supported properly to prevent falling of
objects during the demolition process.
5. Begin demolition from the reverse order of
construction wherever possible to ensure more safe
operation.
6. All utilities such as electricity, gas, water and others
shall be identified properly and shut off the main
supplies / disconnected outside the area of demolition
work.
7. Protect all adjacent structures / lines from any possible
damage to them during demolition job.
8. Area of demolition job shall be fenced / barricaded
properly to restrict the entry of personnel / equipment
without notification.
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Continued….
Continued… Continued…. 9. Continue monitoring of H2s / other hazardous gases in
Underground utility the demolition area shall be established as
Demolition Entire fire water recommended to ensure a safe operation.
lines Confined space 10. Emergency rescue equipment shall be made available
on site as a precautionary measure against any
Water Injection unexpected gas leak from the plant during demolition.
area 11. Aramco Lock-out / Tagout / Hold Tag procedure to be
followed to ensure proper isolation of electricity and
4 Flank lines blinding of chemical lines. (Ref. GI-6.012).
12. All waste materials shall be handled and disposed
Underground drain according to the established waste management
lines. system of Aramco. Hazardous wastes must be
handled / disposed as per Aramco const. manual 4.6.2
to 4.6.4. Waste manifest system of Aramco must be
followed.
13. Only trained & experienced personnel are to be
deployed for demolition job.
14. All the structural members that may affect / loose
during demolition job shall be protected by support /
bracing.

12. Removal of sub All Electrical Static Charge 1. Lockout Tag-out procedure to be implemented
stations Installations wherever applicable.
including 2. Comply with the Work Permit Procedure.
Substation # 1 and 3. Double check with adequate instrument prior to the
Substation # 2 Isolation and removal of any electrical lines.
4. Ensure that Power Distribution Department put off
the system.
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1.Comply with Aramco Work Permit Procedures.

8. Demolition, Transfer pump and Confined space
Underground drain 2. Ventilate the area thoroughly
Decruding and line 3. Empty all the contents with vacuum tanker
4. Gas free the area by purging or other methods
Dewatering 5. Ensure that adequate H2S, O2 and other combustible
gas tests are carried out.
6. Wear adequate mask or air supplied unit in addition to
other PPE
7. Keep a qualified standby man
8. Make the employees aware the associated hazards
and the necessary response
9. Ensure that the rescue procedure is understood by the
personnel
10. Ensure that continuous and effective ventilation is
working
11. Perform all the work in a safe manner
12. Keep all unauthorized personnel away.

9. Remove water and Degassing area a) Hydrocarbon 1. A gas test has to be performed to ensure that the
moisture for b) Breathing equipment to be removed is free of gases.
demolition Problem 2. Employees involved in this job have to take
position in upwind direction as a precaution against
possible gas inhalation.
3. Comply with work permit terms & conditions.
4. Wear adequate PPE

10. Demolition Chemical injection Presence of 1. Follow the Chemical Handling Procedure.
tank for water corrosion inhibitor 2. Use proper PPE to carry out job in this tank.
injection 3. Follow the terms and conditions in the work permit.
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11. Demolition Perimeter fence Hydro carbon or 1. Check for underground utilities and power with
water leak appropriate detectors and confirm with ARAMCO
operators prior to the start of the demolition.
2. Monitor the area for hydrocarbon during the job.
All lines in Gosp-1
12. Demolition of N2 up to shipping Possible trap of 1. Release of N2 ventilate the pipes
purged lines pump Gases 2. Follow Work Permit procedures and its terms and
New Gosp sphere conditions.
tank 3. Cold cut procedure to be adopted.
Gas line from 4. Ref. Item #2 of this HIP for other precautions.
stabilizer
Above ground flare
line goes to burn pit

13. Demolition of Entire Plant Crane failure 1. All Safe Lift procedures to be adopted.
HPPT-101 Possible fire 2. Follow all precautions as indicated in item # 6 and
HPPT-102 Equipment failure Item # 15 of this HIP.
Sphere tank, K.O. Fall
Vessels, Potable
water tank, Air
receivers,

14. Demolition of 1. All electrical powered units to be checked for de-

Storage tanks, energization and static charge in addition to Hold
Transformers, Tag Procedure.
Switch gears, 2. Ensure grounding protection is in place.
Motors, Distribution 3. Safe lifting / rigging procedure to be adopted for
panels, Generators, removal of structures and pipes.
Fan coolers, 4. Barricade the area and place appropriate
Associated signboard to restrict entry of unauthorized
structures and personnel in the demolition area.
Associated pipe 5. Follow precautions as indicated in Item # 6 in this
lines HIP for demolition and Item # 15 for safe lifting.
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15. Cranes & All areas Serious or fatal 1. Obtain necessary work permit for the lifting operation.
hoisting injury 2. Ensure that all loads to be lifted are within the
equipment parameters indicated on the crane’s load chart.
Major equipment 3. Ordinary lift, Critical lift and special critical lift shall be
Slings/rigging damage identified as defined in ARAMCO GI # 007.028 Section
equipment 4.1 and 4.2
Defective and/or 4. All Critical lift and Special critical lift shall only be
inadequate carried out with an approved lift plan as indicated in
equipment the ARAMCO GI. 007.028 – 6.2.1
5. All the rigging hardware shall be inspected properly
Uncertified and ensure their reliability prior to start the lift. Ref.
equipment ARAMCCO GI 007.029.

Continue… Uncertified 6. Man basket crane lift shall not be performed if the wind
personnel speed is exceeding 32 km/h.
15.Cranes & 7. Ordinary and critical lift shall never be done if the wind
hoisting Lack of daily / speed exceeds 32km/h, unless the manufacturer
equipment monthly inspection specified the wind speed limitation. Ref. GI. 007.028
programs -6.0
Slings/rigging 8. All cranes working near energized electrical lines shall
equipment Inadequate lift plans keep the distance away of 20 feet up to 250,000 volts
and 25 feet over 250,000 volts as mentioned in
ARAMCO GI 007.028 – 6.2.6
9. Employees shall stay away from the suspended load
during the lifting operation.
10. Never stay in between the load & structures while
lifting a load by crane / hoist equipment.
11. Conduct regular inspection (checklist) to ensure that
the crane & rigging equipments are in good condition.
12. The Crane / equipment shall be subjected for
inspection of ARAMCO and to be certified prior to use
them in ARAMCO facilities.
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13. The operator & rigger must be of ARAMCO certified
personnel. Personnel without ARAMCO certification
are not allowed to operate equipment.
14. Daily check-up and monthly inspection of equipment
slings & lifting tackles shall be done to ensure its
reliability.
15. Instruction to be passed on to all concerns of this
requirement.
Serious injuries fires
16. Lay down / Off-site & on-site / emergency 1. Provide proper access to all material storages for
fabrication yard response traffic & personnel.
Materials handling traffic flow / 2. Provide / design emergency exits in the yard.
equipment damage

Off-site & on-site Unorganized / 3. Material storage shall be designed away from
maintained passages / traffic.
warehouse 4. Equipment passage area and walkways shall be
marked properly.
Uncertified forklift 5. Combustible / flammable materials shall be stored
operators separately in a safe location.
6. All materials shall be stored itemized and identified
Improperly properly.
maintained 7. Create awareness for employees to use proper
equipment equipment for jobs.
8. All equipment shall be maintained in good condition.
9. Operators of forklift / heavy equipment must be
Forklift used as certified by ARAMCO before the assignment to
Lay down yard crane ARAMCO facility.
10. All equipment to be used in ARAMCO shall be
Uncertified boom subjected for ARAMCO inspections and certification.
truck operators

Uncertified boom
trucks
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17. Scaffolding All areas Structure collapse 1. All scaffold structures shall be erected as per
approved ANSI standard.
Falls/injury 2. Scaffolding shall be erected / dismantled under a
competent supervision and experienced scaffolders.
Equipment / 3. Use only approved scaffolding materials.
Property damage 4. Inspect and approve prior to use the scaffold.
5. No scaffold platform shall be overloaded by material
Improper materials stock / more personnel.
6. All tools / equipment / materials kept on the scaffold
Improper fall platform shall be secured properly.
protection 7. Place appropriate safety signboard to alert the
personnel near by of the activities on the scaffold.

Improper spacing 8. Safety harness shall be used / hooked by scaffold

crew and other personnel while working on scaffolds.
Inadequate 9. Scaffold crew & personnel using the scaffold to ensure
foundations the stability of the platform before start using them.
10. Only qualified & competent scaffolder must erect
Unqualified scaffold scaffold in ARAMCO facilities.
crews

18. Smoking All areas Fire hazards 1. Create awareness for employees on smoking
Smoking done in restrictions & monitor compliance regularly.
areas other than 2. Provide designated smoking shelter for smokers.
designated smoking 3. Display “NO SMOKING” signs as needed.
shelters