CY08.08 - Exhibit H, Annex H07 - Working Environment Design Requirements DWTCTP-AKE-S-SA-0002 - 04 - IFU

Deepwater Tano Cape Three Points (DWT CTP)
Project Development
04 13.12.2018 Issued for Use E.Øren J.Hulbækdal T.Nyheim
03 22.10.2018 Issued for Use E.Øren J.Hulbækdal T.Nyheim
02 04.10.2018 Issued for Review E.Øren T.Nyheim T.Sjursen
01 22.08.2018 Issued for Review E.Øren T.Nyheim T.Sjursen
Rev. Date Reason for Issue Prep. Checked Accepted

Title
Working Environment Design Requirements
System Area Document number Revision
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DWTCTP-AKE-S-SA-0002 04
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DOC.NO. DWTCTP-AKE-S-SA-0002
Working Environment Design Requirements REV. 04
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REVISION RECORD SHEET
All changes after rev. 03 will be highlighted in the revision record sheet and by revision markers within the margins
of the document.
Issue Description of
Revision Purpose
Date Updated/Modified Sections (if any)
01 22.08.2018 Issued for review
Implemented comments and rearranged
02 04.10.2018 Issued for review
sections.
03 22.10.2018 Issued for Use Implemented comments.
Removed section 1.5 Classification.
Replaced MOB boat with fast rescue boat.
04 13.12.2018 Issued for Use Removed standards no longer referred in text.
Modified terms and definitions.
Replace FPSO with facility.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 APPLICATION ................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................. 8
1.6 ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 8
1.7 NORMATIVE REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................... 9
2 MANAGEMENT PROCESS – ACTIVITIES, VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION ........................................ 10
2.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 RESPONSIBILITY ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.3 WORKING ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM .............................................................................................................. 10
2.4 COMPETENCE AND PARTICIPATION ................................................................................................................ 10
2.5 WORKING ENVIRONMENT ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................ 10
2.6 VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.7 DOCUMENTATION .......................................................................................................................................... 12
2.8 FOLLOW UP OF PROCUREMENT PACKAGES .................................................................................................... 12
2.9 ACTION TRACKING REGISTER ......................................................................................................................... 13
3 WE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 WEAL .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 14
3.3.1 Requirements for access solutions ....................................................................................................... 14
3.3.2 Hatches and openings ........................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.3 Stairs, handrails, guardrails and barriers, doors and other components ............................................ 15
3.3.4 Clearances, safety clearances .............................................................................................................. 16
3.3.5 Protection against hot and cold surfaces .............................................................................................. 16
3.3.6 Maintenance and cleaning .................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.7 Manual handling ..................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.8 High voltage electrical facilities .............................................................................................................. 16
3.3.9 Signs ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.10 Storage of chemicals ......................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.11 Storage and laydown areas .............................................................................................................. 17
4 MATERIAL HANDLING ...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 CONCEPT PRINCIPLES ................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 17
4.3 LIFTING APPLIANCES...................................................................................................................................... 19
4.4 OFFSHORE CRANES ...................................................................................................................................... 19
4.5 MATERIAL HANDLING DELIVERABLES .............................................................................................................. 20
4.5.1 General material handling philosophy................................................................................................... 20
4.5.2 Crane study ............................................................................................................................................ 20
4.5.3 Material handling plan ............................................................................................................................ 21
5 ACCOMMODATIONS AREA REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................. 22
5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 22
5.2 CABIN AREA .................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.3 LINEN STORE ................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.4 CLEANING STORE .......................................................................................................................................... 23
5.5 RECREATION AREAS ...................................................................................................................................... 23
5.6 MAIN LOUNGE AND RELATED AREAS............................................................................................................... 23
5.7 EXERCISE ROOMS ......................................................................................................................................... 24
5.8 SMOKING ROOMS .......................................................................................................................................... 24
5.9 COFFEE BARS ............................................................................................................................................... 24
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5.10 DINING ROOM ................................................................................................................................................ 24

5.11 KITCHEN (GALLEY) AND PROVISION STORES................................................................................................... 24
5.11.1 General............................................................................................................................................... 24
5.11.2 Preparation area ................................................................................................................................ 25
5.11.3 Thawing room .................................................................................................................................... 25
5.11.4 Bakery ................................................................................................................................................ 26
5.11.5 Hot food area ..................................................................................................................................... 26
5.11.6 Cold food area ................................................................................................................................... 26
5.11.7 Serving area....................................................................................................................................... 26
5.11.8 Scrub .................................................................................................................................................. 26
5.11.9 Scullery............................................................................................................................................... 27
5.11.10 Macerator ........................................................................................................................................... 27
5.11.11 Kitchen utensil store .......................................................................................................................... 27
5.11.12 Cleaning store .................................................................................................................................... 28
5.11.13 Kitchen staff room .............................................................................................................................. 28
5.11.14 Office for catering supervisor ............................................................................................................ 28
5.11.15 Provision stores ................................................................................................................................. 28
5.12 LAUNDRY ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.12.1 General............................................................................................................................................... 31
5.12.2 Laundry delivery area ........................................................................................................................ 31
5.12.3 Laundry machine room ..................................................................................................................... 31
5.12.4 Laundry handling room ..................................................................................................................... 32
5.12.5 Laundry pick up area ......................................................................................................................... 32
5.12.6 Clean linen buffer store ..................................................................................................................... 32
5.12.7 Clean coveralls buffer store .............................................................................................................. 32
5.12.8 Clean coveralls day store .................................................................................................................. 32
5.12.9 Dirty coveralls day store .................................................................................................................... 32
5.13 ACCOMMODATION MAIN STORE...................................................................................................................... 33
5.14 CHANGING ROOMS ........................................................................................................................................ 33
5.15 TOILET FACILITIES ......................................................................................................................................... 33
5.16 ADMINISTRATION AREA .................................................................................................................................. 33
5.17 CONTROL SUITE ............................................................................................................................................ 34
5.17.1 Central Control Room (CCR) and maritime control room ............................................................... 34
5.17.2 Emergency response room (ERR) ................................................................................................... 36
5.17.3 Central equipment room (CER) ........................................................................................................ 36
5.17.4 Test room/station ............................................................................................................................... 36
5.18 TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ROOM (TER) ........................................................................................... 36
5.19 WORKSHOPS AND LABORATORIES, ETC. ........................................................................................................ 36
5.20 MEDICAL CENTRE AND EMERGENCY HOSPITAL ............................................................................................... 37
5.20.1 General............................................................................................................................................... 37
5.20.2 Consultation office ............................................................................................................................. 37
5.20.3 Examination room and medical laboratory....................................................................................... 38
5.20.4 Ward ................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.20.5 Bathroom............................................................................................................................................ 38
5.20.6 Medical store...................................................................................................................................... 38
5.20.7 Emergency hospital ........................................................................................................................... 38
5.21 ACCOMMODATION LAYDOWN AREA ................................................................................................................ 38
5.21.1 General............................................................................................................................................... 38
5.21.2 Kitchen laydown deck........................................................................................................................ 39
5.21.3 Cargo laydown deck .......................................................................................................................... 39
5.21.4 Waste handling on laydown decks ................................................................................................... 39
5.22 HELICOPTER LOUNGE “SKY LOBBY” ................................................................................................................ 40
5.23 HELIDECK LANDING OFFICE (HLO) AND FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT ROOM ...................................................... 40
5.24 TECHNICAL ROOMS ....................................................................................................................................... 40
5.25 SERVICE SHAFTS ........................................................................................................................................... 41
5.26 TRAFFIC AREAS ............................................................................................................................................. 41
5.26.1 General............................................................................................................................................... 41
5.26.2 Corridors ............................................................................................................................................ 41
5.26.3 Stairways............................................................................................................................................ 41
5.26.4 Lifts ..................................................................................................................................................... 42
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5.26.5 External areas .................................................................................................................................... 42

5.27 TECHNICAL INSTALLATIONS IN WALLS, CEILINGS AND DECKS .......................................................................... 42
6 REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR REDUCING EXPOSURE .......... 43
6.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
6.2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR AREA NOISE AND VIBRATION ............................................................................. 43
6.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOVING OR REDUCING CHEMICAL EXPOSURE ............................................... 44
6.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 44
6.3.2 Contaminated air .................................................................................................................................... 44
6.3.3 Requirement for breathing air system ................................................................................................... 44
6.3.4 Systems involving hazardous substances ............................................................................................ 44
6.3.5 Coating and surface treatment systems ............................................................................................... 44
6.4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHTING .......................................................................................................... 44
6.5 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR INDOOR CLIMATE (AIR QUALITY AND TEMPERATURE) ......................................... 45
6.6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR ERGONOMICS AND HMI .................................................................................... 45
6.6.1 Ergonomics............................................................................................................................................. 45
6.6.2 HMI.......................................................................................................................................................... 45
6.7 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK IN HOT SURROUNDINGS .......................................................................... 45
7 WORKING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 46
7.1 VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................. 46
7.2 WORKING ENVIRONMENT AREA LIMIT REQUIREMENTS (WEAL) ..................................................................... 48
8 WEAC TEMPLATE ............................................................................................................................................. 50
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1 Introduction
1.1 General
Ghana Deep Water Tano – Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) block is located in West Africa, about 113 km
offshore Ghana coast in water depths ranging from 1,600 m to 2,700 m. The DWT/CTP block consists of four
declared commercial oil discoveries – Pecan, Beech, Almond and Pecan North and two gas condensate
discoveries – Paradise and Hickory.
Figure 1 Area Layout
The initial field development will consist of the Pecan discovery tied back to a spread moored FPSO located to the
west of the discovery. The subsea production system is a looped configuration with assistance of multiphase
pumps at seabed. Pressure support is provided by water injection and produced gas is exported to shore.
1.2 Purpose
The Working Environment Design Requirements for the Deepwater Tano/Cape Three Points Project define the
requirements to be followed when designing and constructing the facility.
The Contractor (designer and/or owner) is to apply a structured and systematic risk assessment process to
identify all foreseeable incidents specific to facility, making full consideration of the likelihood of occurrence of the
incidents and their consequence.
While various techniques/methods may be applied, the Contractor is to justify the suitability and appropriateness
of the particular method(s) selected if methods are different than specified in this document.
This document is not intended to address installation, drilling or operation activities.
1.3 Objectives
The objective of this document is to obtain a facility that incorporates the principles of inherently safer design with
a priority to eliminate or minimize hazards rather than merely control hazards.
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Design solutions high up in the hierarchy of measures shall have preference over lower levels, see Figure 2. Use
of personal protective equipment and organisational solutions in operation shall not be used as a design basis.
Figure 2 Hierarchy of measures for controlling working environment risk (refer ISO 45001, 8.1.2 [1])
1.4 Application
This WE requirement document is applicable for the whole facility.
When facility is an FPSO, Contractor may use relevant maritime requirements for the hull, refer Figure 3.
Cranes Flare
Accomodation
Topsides
Helideck
Offloading
Hose Reel
Hull Riser Balcony
Figure 3 FPSO illustration
At start-up of contract, Contractor shall establish the project Working Environment requirements in a separate
project WE requirement document. Alternatively, Contractor can adapt this document.
The aim of the WE requirements is to ensure the work-related risks will be ALARP and workplace design will be
best industry practice.
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The requirements shall function as the working environment acceptance criteria for the project during engineering,
construction and commissioning. The requirements are dynamic and should be continuously reviewed and
amended, if necessary.
Contractors document shall be approved by Company.
Working environment requirements shall be included in the project’s design basis and relevant parts of the
requirements shall be incorporated in specifications for procurement packages.
1.5 Terms and definitions

Term Definition
General
Contractor Supplier
Company Aker Energy
Requirement definitions
Shall Indicates a requirement
Should Indicates a recommendation
May Indicates a permission
For other definitions these can be found in the listed references.
1.6 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Explanation
ABS American Bureau of Shipping
API American Petroleum Institute
ALARP As low as reasonable practicable
CAP Critical Action Panel
CER Central Equipment Room
dB(A) Decibel (normative value)
DNV GL Det Norske Veritas Germanischer Lloyd
EIT Electrical, Instrument, Telecom
EN European standard
ERR Emergency Response Room
HAB Offshore installation habitability notation
HF Human Factors
HLO Helideck Landing Officer
HMI Human-Machine Interface
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
ICSS Integrated Control and Safety Systems
ISO International organisation for standardisation
MOB man over board
PAGA Public Address and General Alarm
PPE Personnel Protective Equipment
TER Telecom Equipment Room
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
WE Working Environment
WEAL Working Environment Area Limits
WEAC Working Environment Area Chart
For other abbreviations these can be found in the listed references.

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1.7 Normative references

The following standards include provisions and guidelines which, through reference in this text, constitute
provision and guidelines of this Working Environment design requirements. Latest references shall be used unless
otherwise agreed. Other recognized standards may be used provided it can be shown that they meet the
requirements of the referenced standards.
Ref. Doc. no
ABS
[5] ABS Guidance notes on The application of Ergonomics to marine systems, updated February 2014
API
[9] API Standard 521, Pressure-relieving and depressuring systems
EN – European standard
[10] EN 349, Safety of Machinery - Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body
EN 614-1, Safety of machinery - Ergonomic design principles - Part 1: Terminology and general
[11]
principles
EN 614-2, Safety of machinery - Ergonomic design principles - Part 2: Interactions between the
[12]
design of machinery and work tasks
EN 894 (all parts), Safety of Machinery - Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and
[13]
control actuators
[15] EN 12021, Respiratory equipment – Compressed gases for breathing apparatus
[16] EN 13586 Cranes - Access
[17] EN 13852-1 Offshore cranes – Part 1: General purpose offshore cranes
ISO
ISO 717-1, Acoustics, rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements. Part 1:
[18]
Airborne sound insulation
ISO 2631-1, Mechanical vibration and shock — Evaluation of human exposure to whole-body
[19]
vibration - Part 1: General requirements
[20] ISO 6385 “Ergonomic principles in the design of work systems
[21] ISO 7010, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs
ISO 7243, Ergonomics of the thermal environment. Assessment of the heat stress using the WBGT
[22]
(wet bulb globe temperature)
[23] ISO 11064 (all parts), Ergonomic design of control centres
ISO 11690, Acoustics – Recommended practice for the design of low-noise workplaces containing
[25]
machinery
ISO 12100, Safety of machinery - General principles for design – Risk assessment and risk
[26]
reduction
[27] ISO 12464-1:2011 Light of work places Part 1: Indoor work places
[28] ISO 12464-2:2011 Light of work places Part 2: Outdoor work places
[29] ISO 14122 (all parts), Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery
ISO 15138, Petroleum and natural gas industries - Offshore production installations - Heating,
[30]
ventilation and air-conditioning
[31] ISO 26800 “Ergonomics – General approach, principles and concepts
ISO 45001, Occupational health and safety management systems, requirements with guidance for
[1]
use
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2 Management process – activities, verification and validation

2.1 General
Design shall contribute to ensuring a safe operative working environment. Working environment management
shall be an integral part of project management, shall commit to the project milestones and use project tools for
control and follow up.
The management of working environment during design shall include the following elements:
• Objectives
• Clarification of responsibilities between participants
• Definition of resources
• Determination of working environment requirements
• Planning and execution of activities and processes
• Verification and validation of design outcomes against requirements
• Risk reduction in accordance with ALARP principle
• Handling of non-conformities in respect of requirements
2.2 Responsibility
The responsibilities shall be defined through contracts with the design and construction contractors. The
Contractor shall clearly define the responsibilities for following up on working environment design, including
responsibility for undertaking activities, resources and competence. The Contractor has full responsibility to ensure
suppliers and sub-contractors implement the requirements stated in this document.
2.3 Working environment program

A working environment programme shall be prepared and updated as required. The working environment
programme is a key governing document and shall be linked to the project execution plan and be integrated in the
project’s HSE program.
The Working Environment programme shall cover all sub-contractors and vendors working environment activities.
The programme shall contain:

• The project’s working environment objective and risk acceptance criteria
• A plan for performing working environment activities stipulating the responsibilities, schedule and
deliverables
• A plan for participation in project managed activities which are linked to the project milestones
Contractor shall ensure the necessary consistency between activities that complement or expand upon each
other.
2.4 Competence and participation

Good working environment and cost-effective solutions depend on interdisciplinary cooperation that also involves
relevant working environment expertise and experienced end users. Operations representative participation in
working environment activities is expected along with experienced personnel.
It is expected that owner, suppliers and contractors will possess or procure the necessary expertise for the work to
be performed.
Company shall be invited to all WE activities. Company will normally participate with relevant operations personnel
and working environment expertise.
2.5 Working Environment Activities

Working environment activities shall be performed to clarify risk factors, provide input to design and develop
requirements where these are not specifically stated in the requirements documentation. All parties involved are
required to implement a systematic risk assessment process for the various activities.
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The purpose of the risk assessment process is to comprehend the nature of risk and its characteristics including
where appropriate, the level of risk. The WE activities listed in this section will ensure that WE risk are assessed,
and results will provide a basis for risk evaluations.
The purpose of risk evaluations is to support decisions. Risk evaluations involves comparing the results from WE
activities with the established WE requirements (WE acceptance criteria) to determine where additional action is
required.
The following package specific and area specific WE activities shall as minimum be performed:
• Function and Task Analysis
• Job Hazard Analysis
• WE Design Reviews
• WE Inspections
These analyses shall be performed as per the 4-step process shown in Figure 4.
Working Environment Analysing, Verification and Validation. The 4-step approac
WE Analysis WE Verification WE Validation

Function and Task WE Design 3D Reviews WE Inspections
Analysis
1. Individual packages 1. Individual packages
2. Per area 2. Per area
• Vendor sites
• Contractors yards
Job Hazard Analysis In addition:
In addition:
30% 3D Model Review • MC punch on all equipment
packages at vendor sites /
60% 3D Model Review yards.
• Area punch in Construction
90% 3D Model Review yards.
Figure 4 The 4-step approach
The following subject specific activities shall as minimum be performed:

• Valve criticality analysis (ABS Guidance notes on “The application of ergonomics to marine systems”,
section 7, Ch. 3 [5])
• Human Factors Analysis of control rooms and safety critical systems (ISO 11064 all parts [23])
• Organisation and manning study
• Chemical Health Risk Assessment
• Illumination studies
• HVAC studies
• Noise and Vibration Analysis
• Weather protection analysis
The deliverables shall include:

• Report from each working environment activity
• Action list and follow up measures
The above activities shall ensure a proactive approach to identify working environment hazards at the conceptual
stage. It shall be continued as the design is detailed and then comes into operation.
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The results from WE activities shall be used for health and safety management planning, in the design of the
facility and safe working systems, and in the preparation of safe working procedures.
Contractor shall ensure that WE activities carried out provide the necessary basis for decision making with respect
to ensuring a safe working environment and provide support in choice of technical, operational and organizational
solutions. For this purpose,
a. the conditions, premises and limitations that form basis of each analysis shall be clear,
b. the individual activity and its results are described in a balanced and comprehensive manner,
c. the activity is carried out and updated in accordance with best industry practice.
While various techniques/methods may be applied, the Contractor is to justify the suitability and appropriateness
of the method(s) selected if other methods (different than those specified in this document) are used.
Contractor should comply with the ergonomic principles and concepts presented in ISO 26800 “Ergonomics –
General approach, principles and concepts” [31]. In the context of the design and evaluation of work systems,
Contractor should comply with ISO 6385 “Ergonomic principles in the design of work systems” [20].
2.6 Verification and validation

Verification of working environment requirements and validation of design solutions shall follow the project
sequence and project milestones so that non-conformities can be followed up by measures.
2.7 Documentation
Activities shall be documented, normally by means of reports and updated as appropriate.
Working environment area charts (WEAC) shall be prepared for each room and each area on the facility. The
WEAC shall include requirements, specifications, results of calculation and verification measurements and
references to relevant studies and activities. The WEAC shall describe identified problem areas and non-
conformities in addition to the status of adopted improvements. (refer section 8 WEAC template). In operational
phase the WEAC shall be used to document working environment status throughout the operational phase.
2.8 Follow up of procurement packages

The design of procurement packages has a significant effect on the operative working environment. Refer also
Figure 4 The 4-step approach.
Package suppliers shall have an ongoing process for identifying problem and improvement areas, as well as
verifying solutions against requirements and documenting this. The supplier shall contribute package specific data
in timely manner for analyses and assessments of interfaces as set out in the project’s package specification.
Machinery and vendor packages that are considered critical from a WE point of view shall comply with the process
described in section 2.5. Contractor together with Company shall define which procurement packages falls under
this category. A list shall be prepared by Contractor and approved by Company.
The main activity will be to follow up the supplier’s documentation and drawings to confirm that the working
environment requirements have been implemented in design.
The suppliers are responsible for performing relevant working environment analysis. In addition, it will be
necessary to perform reviews of working environment design and working environment inspection of the
equipment. The design review should be performed once the GA drawings of the equipment have been issued.
The design review should be a 3D review. A working environment inspection of the equipment should be
performed at the supplier’s construction site once the equipment is approx. 80% complete. For large packages, a
3D review should be performed at 30%, 60% and 90% completion.
The deliverables shall include:

• Report from working environment analysis, design review and inspection
• Action list and follow up measures
Contractor should comply with ISO 12100 “Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment
and risk reduction” [26] in the design of machinery. The standard provides designers an overall framework and
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guidance for decisions during the development of machinery to enable them to design machines that are safe for
intended use.
2.9 Action tracking register

Actions generated during the WE activities shall be handled in a dedicated action close-out system. The system
shall as minimum consist of the following activities:
• Entering the actions into a database
• Assigning the actions to action owner (e.g. via email)
• Review of actions with action owners (during formal or informal meetings)
• Close-out actions via signatures (from the Action Owner and responsible WE Engineer).
The follow up system shall include the following features:

• A unique identifier for each action, together with a reference to the source study
• The WEAC ID, Skid / Area / Item number and Tag number shall be included to ease searching actions
within the database and cross-referencing actions between reports
• The requirement the action was raised against shall be identified
• Automatic generation of reports to track progress of actions
• Automatic generation of close-out forms
Details of the action close-out system shall be included in Contractors WE Program or in a separate document.
3 WE requirements
3.1 General
Requirements for working environment in the design shall be based on:
• Requirements in the regulation
• Requirements in standards referred to in the regulations
• The Company requirements (this document)
• Project specific requirements
Regulations and standards provide either prescriptive design requirements or functional requirements.
Examples of prescriptive design requirements are measurable access requirements such as minimum height,
width and positioning of equipment, banned chemicals, noise limits in areas or the design of ladders.
Functional requirements are, for example, personal exposure limits for noise or chemical substances, maximum
musculoskeletal load and mental workload.
Figure 5 describes how requirements shall be handled in design. Prescriptive requirements can be implemented
directly; functional requirements often require analytical activity to determine design requirements.
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Requirement in law, regulation, standards and

company/charterer specification.
Prescriptive design requirement and functional
requirements.
Methods to define
Design requirements
design requirements
Analysis / Studies
New prescriptive
Verification requirements –
measurements and
assumptions
Manage deviations
Figure 5 Model showing how requirements are handled in the design process
3.2 WEAL
Working Environment Area Limits (WEAL) are provided in section 7.2 Working Environment Area limit
requirements (WEAL).
The project specific area limits shall be defined for all areas on facility.
The area limit status shall be documented in working environment area charts (WEAC) (refer section 8). During
engineering and construction, the area limits shall as minimum be documented at following phases; limits set at
project start up, calculated values during engineering phase, calculated values during construction phase and as
built values measured during commissioning phase. During operations the measurements shall be performed
continuously (yearly basis) as per the HSE management plan.
3.3 Design requirements

Minimum vertical and horizontal clearances and distances are given in Table 2.
3.3.1 Requirements for access solutions

There shall be easy access for operation, servicing, inspection, readings and maintenance.
In selecting the type of access, consideration shall be given to the access frequency and the needs for access
during emergencies.
Permanent access shall be provided for equipment that requires maintenance and/ or operator attention such as:
junction boxes, floodlights, lighting fixtures, motors, valves, instruments, emergency stop switches, fire and gas
detectors, monorail lifting beams/pad eyes unless one of the following conditions is met:
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a. The equipment is safely accessible from a stepladder/ footstool of maximum elevation 1250 mm, e.g.
lighting fixtures, junction boxes.
b. Safe access is possible from a temporary/mobile platform that does not require scaffolding, e.g. scissors lift.
The space required for storage, transport and operation of such a platform shall be taken into account.
c. The activity can be planned for, and executed during scheduled, campaigns/turnarounds, and safe access
can be provided using scaffolding, e.g. access to manholes, vents for pressure testing.
Access shall be designed in the following order of preference:
1. access direct from ground level or floor

2. ramps
3. stairs
4. permanent inclined stepladders
5. permanent vertical ladders
1, 2 or 3 shall be used where access is daily.
4 or 5 can be used where access frequency is lower, or where solutions 1, 2 and·3 are not feasible.
Temporary access as a design solution should only be used if the access is needed less than once a year.
Local access to machinery and equipment, such as gangways, stairs and ladders, shall comply with ISO 14122
(all parts) [29].
All ladders where there is a risk of falling to a level lower than the base of the ladder shall have necessary fall
protection.
At the top of vertical and inclined ladders, self-closing gates shall be installed. Such gates shall not open towards
the ladder and shall not be of the gravity falling bar type.
Protruding objects shall be avoided in walkways, access ways and transportation ways.
Slippery floor surfaces shall be avoided in work areas and access ways. Non-slip systems shall be installed in
exposed stairways and ladders, including the uppermost step at deck/platform elevation.
Screens, gauges, level glasses etc. shall be easy to read when standing on the floor or a working platform.
Transportation ways where trolleys and carts are used shall not have steps or thresholds. Thresholds shall be as
low as practicably possible when there is a need to maintain a door's integrity in respect of fire and acoustic
requirements, watertightness, pressure differential etc.
3.3.2 Hatches and openings

Hatches shall be capable of being secured in the open position.
Access openings in vertical partitions in cofferdams, tanks etc. shall be side-hinged and equipped with handgrips
on both sides above the opening.
3.3.3 Stairs, handrails, guardrails and barriers, doors and other components
Stairs shall be provided in daily frequented areas where there is a height difference between levels of more than
350 mm, and where a ramp cannot maintain the functional requirements.
Main internal stairways and all emergency stairways are defined as primary stairways. Primary stairways shall be
designed to allow for transportation of injured personnel by use of standard stretcher (typically 2200 mm x 650
mm).
Secondary stairways, including spiral stairs and inclined and vertical ladders, may be used for access to isolated
areas or areas with little traffic. Inclined ladders shall be used in preference to vertical ladders where space
permits.
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The maximum pitch of stairs should not exceed 38 deg. The following formula is applicable for determining the
stair proportion:
Going + Twice the rise = 630 mm ± 30 mm
The maximum rise should not exceed 190 mm.
The minimum height of guardrail should be 1100 mm.
For access to machinery, ISO 14122 [29] (all parts) applies.
For access within accommodation refer section 5.26 Traffic areas.
3.3.4 Clearances, safety clearances

Safe distances between moving machinery parts and fixed objects should comply with EN 349 [10].
3.3.5 Protection against hot and cold surfaces

Work areas, ladders, stairs and access ways shall be designed or protected to avoid contact with process
surfaces of temperatures greater than +70°C or less than -10°C.
3.3.6 Maintenance and cleaning

Materials and surfaces of structural members, installations and equipment shall be easy to dean and maintain.
It shall be possible to clean and maintain cameras, light fittings and control cabin windows safely.
Equipment for maintenance and cleaning should be available in areas where maintenance or cleaning is
performed weekly or more frequently.
For heavy equipment, cleaning-in-place systems shall be installed or made available. Equipment and fixtures shall
be mounted on plinths or fixed to walls.
Cabinets shall be fixed to the floor or wall-mounted with 250 mm clearance to the floor.
Rinsing sinks with gratings should have hot and cold water and should be positioned 600mm above floor level.
The distance between the grating and the tap must be at least 350mm.
3.3.7 Manual handling

Lifting equipment shall be used for lifting objects and equipment heavier than 25kg.
There shall be sufficient space to use lifting and transportation gear for equipment that requires lifting for
maintenance, testing etc.
Storage racks for equipment in daily use must be between 900 mm and 1500 mm above floor level.
3.3.8 High voltage electrical facilities

The siting of high-voltage equipment (> 690 V) adjacent to permanently manned work areas and accommodation
areas should be avoided.
3.3.9 Signs
Sign design, arrangement method and installation shall be consistent throughout all areas. Standard sign symbols
shall be used (refer ISO 7010 [21]). New symbols shall be developed for project approval where satisfactory
standard symbols do not exist.
Where a symbol on a sign does not easily convey the message, a descriptive text shall be added to the sign. The
text shall be kept to the minimum.
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Individual signs may be assembled into a combination sign to give a total information picture in a given situation.
Mixture of colour coding shall be avoided.
No signs shall be placed next to an emergency exit arrow sign in the direction of the arrow. The arrow shall always
point outwards from the sign combination.
The sign installation drawings (sign plot plans) shall be the basis for locating every individual signpost throughout
the installation. Each individual signpost shall be identified with an area and a sequence number. To secure an
accurate position of all the signs on the installation, an appropriate procedure or methodology shall be developed
and used.
All external signs and their supports shall withstand the environmental wind forces and heavy-duty cleaning
methods used.
3.3.10 Storage of chemicals

Indoor storage areas for chemicals shall be ventilated and protected against fire.
Chemicals that may react with each other shall be physically separated.
Storage tanks for chemicals shall have unique couplings.
Cabinets for gas bottles shall not have thresholds.
3.3.11 Storage and laydown areas

All storage requirements for the facility shall be identified and required space to be allocated.
Storage areas and associated laydown areas should be near each other on the same level.
Storage rooms for equipment, spare parts etc. shall be located such that transport and lifting to and from the work
area is straightforward.
There shall be adequate storage space for scaffolding and other auxiliary equipment near the work area.
4 Material handling
4.1 Concept principles
Material handling principles cover all activities related to handling of goods and materials to and from and at the
installation in all phases of its lifetime.
The facility shall be designed to ensure that the number of lifting operations is minimised, and with sufficient
laydown, storage areas and transportation routes for safe and efficient operation on the facility. Due consideration
shall be given to the different phases of use of the facility, including all operations, regular maintenance,
shutdowns for major overhaul and simultaneous operations.
There shall be provided handling routes which ensure safe and efficient handling of equipment between laydown
areas, stores and workshops.
4.2 General requirements

Equipment that may be replaced during the design life of the facility shall be facilitated for material handling.
Minimum requirements for material handling of equipment that requires maintenance are given in Table 1.
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Table 1 – Requirements for material handling

Maintenance interval
Weight
<2 years 2 years to 5 years >5 years
25 to 200 kg A B C
200 kg to 2 tonnes A B B
>2 tonnes A A A
Key
A: Permanently installed lifting appliances, e.g. cranes or foundations such as runway beams/lifting lugs for
assembly of hoists.
B: A description (material handling plan) for material handling of equipment with the use of temporary lifting
equipment (rigging). The plan shall include documentation of structural capacity of all lifting points of more than
200 kg.
C: No requirements for documentation of material handling.
Main laydown areas for regular material handling shall be clearly visible from the control station of the lifting
appliances that handles the load to and from such areas. Operators of lifting appliances shall have a clear view of
load and handling areas in regular use.
Lay down areas shall be designed such that the signaller and slinger easily can escape to a safe position.
Suitable heavy-duty barriers for impact protection against horizontal and vertical loads shall be provided where
necessary in the working and laydown areas where lifting equipment is used.
Attachment points for sea fastening of cargo shall be provided.
When designing areas for maintenance, the safest lifting equipment and lifting concepts shall take preference.
Concepts for material handling that are impervious to weather conditions, shall take preference. In order to avoid
unnecessary shut down of process systems in the operation period, the facility shall be designed with safe lifting
and transport routes for all equipment that has to be dismantled regularly for service, testing and control.
The general priorities of preference for lifting equipment are as follows:

a. automated (handsfree) material handling concepts for frequently repeated operations;
b. forklift trucks/power driven mobile lifting appliances/personnel and gods lifts;
c. permanent crane/lifting foundations;
d. manual mobile lifting appliances;
e. temporary rigging equipment/scaffolding lifting frames.
Due consideration shall be given to the effect of inclinations and motions, low headroom, intermediate decks and
vibrations from other equipment. This may influence the usability and preference of mobile lifting appliances.
Types of lifting equipment shall be selected in order to avoid the exposure of employees to risks from uncontrolled
horizontal or vertical movements from the lifting appliances, or load colliding with employees, moving
unintentionally, coming loose unintentionally or free falling. In addition, the environment shall be considered, in
areas where material handling equipment is used and stored.
The criticality and economic importance of the load (special process equipment), shall be reflected when selecting
the safety level for lifting and transport equipment to handle the load, e.g. additional lifting and braking systems
and emergency lowering systems.
Bulk hose transfer stations on offshore installations should be designed with hoses on power driven hose reels or
similar solution. The hose end should have an automatic connection system for connection to the supply vessel.
Hose loading stations and rescue boat should be visible from the offshore crane cabins if the rescue boat is to be
launched by offshore crane.
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Walls close to working areas and lay down areas should as far as possible have clean surfaces without
obstructions, e.g. flood lights, cable trays, piping, etc. to avoid the danger of entangling the load or damaging the
obstructions.
Primarily, transportation of equipment on the facility shall be done by machine driven vehicles or manually
operated trolleys.
Transportation routes shall be sized to allow transportation of the largest/heaviest item from its location to the lay
down area.
Transportation routes shall, where required, be designed for special transportation remedies, such as heavy lifts
and/or forklift trucks, air film transporters etc. Transportation routes shall not contain steps or thresholds and shall
be coloured in accordance with colour coding schedule for transportation routes.
4.3 Lifting appliances

Lifting equipment ergonomics shall either follow a product harmonized standard or be designed in accordance
with EN 614-1 [11] and EN 614-2 [12].
Control stations for lifting appliances shall be designed and constructed to avoid any risk related to the health and
safety of the operator, and such that the operator can safely supervise and control the lifting operations.
Design of displays and control actuators should be in accordance with EN 894 (all parts) [13].
Lifting appliances shall be equipped with access for operation, emergency operation, inspection and maintenance
in accordance with EN 13586 [16].
It shall be possible to evacuate personnel using stretchers from operators control cabin and access provided for
firefighting equipment.
Use and daily check of lifting accessories shall comply with the manufacturer’s instruction for use. There shall be a
dedicated area(s) where loose lifting equipment not in use shall be stored. Loose lifting equipment shall be
protected against weather and other harmful effects during storage. An up-to-date inventory should be kept of the
handling out and return of loose lifting equipment. Instructions for use of the lifting equipment shall be available to
users.
The user shall inspect loose lifting equipment for the correct marking, possible overload, wear and damage, before
and after use. The user is responsible for returning loose lifting equipment to the storage area after use. Defective
and damaged loose lifting equipment shall be marked and set aside at a designated location. This designated
location shall be clearly marked.
4.4 Offshore cranes

General purpose offshore cranes shall be in accordance with EN 13852-1 [17]. The cranes shall be equipped with
a main access route from the cabin/machinery house and to the deck of the installation. The main access route
shall have stairs between different levels and be designed for the transport of supplies and spares, and in an
emergency to facilitate transport of a stretcher, smoke diving and firefighting equipment.
Fixed means of access according to EN 13586 [16] shall be provided to areas of the crane requiring regular
prescribed maintenance and inspection. For access between different levels externally on the crane, stairs should
be used instead of ladders. Walkways of type 1 in accordance with EN 13586 [16] shall be provided for access to
crane boom.
A service platform shall be provided for safe access when changing the configuration of the crane, replacement of
wire ropes and sheaves, etc.
The control station shall be arranged with the aim to give unobstructed view for the crane operator of the working
area with the boom and the hook in any position. Any equipment, such as rated capacity indicators, camera
monitors, window wipers, window protection bars, etc. shall be so located and arranged to reduce this view as little
as possible.
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The window wiper system shall be robust and suitable for a marine environment. Wipers on front window shall be
oriented vertically and move horizontally and be able to keep at least 80 % of the window area clean from water
and spray.
4.5 Material handling deliverables

The feasibility of the material handling shall preferably be verified and documented by use of 3-D design tools.
4.5.1 General material handling philosophy

A general philosophy for material handling on the facility shall be developed and approved by Company. It shall be
revised as the design changes, and finally issued as an as-built version.
The material handling philosophy shall as a minimum describe the following:

a) main material handling equipment, e.g. main cranes, goods lift, mobile lifting beams, forklift truck, mobile
cranes, lorries with cranes etc. including sizes and capacities;
b) main material handling routes: to and from warehouse, to and from workshops, to and from pipe deck, to
and from kitchen, to and from supply vessel, to and from quay, to and from gates;
c) design criteria for all transport routes/roads and parking spaces for mobile cranes, e.g. minimum axle load,
free width and free height;
d) lifting restriction charts for the facility, including philosophy for lifting across process areas;
e) maximum allowable lifting heights, coverage and restrictions for the main cranes;
f) lay down and storage areas including function, size and location, also covering lay down/storage areas for
and handling of temporary, company provided and hired equipment;
g) lifting areas, including sketches, which are not visible from the crane cabins;
h) weather constraints (waves and wind);
i) definition of largest/heaviest item to be handled per area including description of transportation route and
type of handling equipment;
j) deck load/ground capacities on all areas on the facility. Both loading areas, transport routes and areas
between equipment. The deck load/ground capacities shall include allowable evenly distributes load, point
loads, drop loads and forklift truck capacities.
k) evaluation of concurrent crane operations on pipe deck – can be verified and documented by 3D design
tool;
l) requirements for dropped object protection;
m) goods handling to/from helideck;
n) load categories for monorails, hoists and pad eyes;
o) requirements for use of rigging equipment and loose lifting equipment on the facility;
p) material handling through shafts and hatches;
q) standardization of the lifting equipment, limiting the number of different types of equipment.
4.5.2 Crane study

A crane study document, based on the principles of the material handling philosophy, shall be prepared and
maintained throughout the engineering phase. The feasibility of the material handling by means of the offshore
crane(s) shall be verified and documented by use of 3-D design tools.
The document shall as a minimum contain the following elements:

a) definition of all relevant documents for transmittal to the authorities;
b) basis for location of offshore cranes and other main cranes;
c) visibility of lay down areas, and exceptions, if any;
d) description of handling with offshore cranes to and from the supply vessels and internally on the topsides;
e) listing of the most common lifting operations including frequency of these;
f) description of safe lifting routes for the most common lifting operations;
g) the most favorable location and arrangement of crane cabin, due to i.e. height above the most elevated
crane-handling area, loading/unloading of vessels, blind zones, man-machine interface;
h) description of maximum allowable lifting heights, coverage and restrictions;
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i) requirements for dropped object protection;

j) description of crane outfitting related to safety, alarms, communication, lightning, etc.;
k) description of situations where the crane booms shall be brought to the rest position and the frequency of
these;
l) description of weather constraints (waves and wind);
m) evaluation of concurrent crane operations on pipe deck;
n) description of crane operations involving transportation of personnel, e.g. rescue boat, personnel basket,
etc.;
o) description of operational range, safe lifting routes and lay down areas for offshore cranes, if offshore
cranes are to be used for transferring loads from one side on the facility to the other;
p) description of protection against heat radiation from flare, burners and exhaust outlets on crane cabins,
crane systems and wires;
q) plot plan showing:
1) crane locations,
2) offshore crane operation range with and without jib, minimum radius and radius for heaviest lift,
3) maximum allowable lifting heights,
4) maximum weight capacities for lay down areas and transportation ways,
5) lay down areas, including allowable loads (areas not visible from the crane cabin shall be highlighted),
6) hose loading stations,
7) tote tank area,
8) access and transportation ways, including allowable loads,
9) permanent and temporary restriction areas,
10) dropped object protection,
11) crane maintenance platform(s), including location for facilities for re-reeving and replacement of wire
rope,
12) storage for crane hooks,
13) crane boom rests,
14) rescue boat.
4.5.3 Material handling plan

The material handling philosophy, in the final as-built version, shall be included in the material handling plan.
A material handling plan shall be established. The plan shall identify all equipment that needs to be handled, and
describe the method, equipment and the transport route to be used when lifting out the unit, transporting it to its
destination, and replacing it. The document shall be part of the operational documentation for the facility.
Equipment of more than 25 kg and that requires regular maintenance according to Table 1 or replacement during
the design life of the facility, shall be included in the document.
The material handling plan shall as a minimum contain the following:

a) description of all material handling equipment, e.g. main cranes, personnel and goods lift, fork lift trucks,
trolleys, air film transporters, elephant cranes, A-frames, mobile cranes, lorries with cranes etc. including
tag numbers (when required), sizes and capacities;
b) description of standardized sizes of foundations and suspensions for lifting equipment, as applicable,
c) requirements for certification and marking of foundations and suspensions;
d) description of the main material handling philosophy for internal transport on the facility;
e) description of function, size and location of lay down and storage areas including areas for and handling of
temporary, company provided and hired equipment;
f) description of all items of more than 25 kg to be handled, including identification numbers, location, weight,
size, expected maintenance/replacement intervals, type of lifting equipment/arrangement, lifting/handling
procedure, transport route etc. In cases where the equipment vendor has incorporated comprehensive
handling procedures in the maintenance manual, this can be referred to in the report. The material
handling description for such equipment can be simplified by just defining the required lifting/transportation
equipment and transport routes;
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g) requirements for transportation routes/roads including width and height in the different areas;
h) description of goods handling to/from helicopter deck, if applicable;
i) description of loading hose handling including hose replacement;
j) description of areas where special protection of equipment is required, e.g. dropped object protection,
truck barriers, swinging load protection etc.;
k) material handling drawings based on equipment arrangement drawings or 3D plots including piping and
valves containing the following:
1) all equipment to be handled including lifting lugs, monorails, access ways etc.;
2) table containing all equipment identification numbers to be handled with corresponding
identification numbers for the lifting equipment to be used;
3) load capacities for lay down areas and transportation routes/roads.
5 Accommodations area requirements

Defined as areas in which the primary purpose is to work, rest, or recreate.
Accommodation areas include cabins, kitchen, provision stores, dining rooms, lounges, coffee bars, exercise
rooms, laundry, administration area, changing rooms, medical centre, sky lobby, technical rooms, lay down,
helicopter deck, mustering area with life boats and safety equipment, fast rescue boat with associated equipment,
control rooms and workshop area (including specialised workshops, offices, laboratories etc.).
5.1 General requirements

The accommodation shall offer protection and shelter and shall be located in the safest place on the facility. It shall
be protected from hazardous areas by external walls and roofs, which are fire and blast resistant in accordance
with results from risk and emergency preparedness analysis.
There shall be at least two exits to escape routes leading in different directions from each level with at least one
internal stairway linking all levels.
All rooms exceeding 20 m2 shall have minimum two escape ways mutually located at opposite sides of the room.
Doors to this room category shall open outwards from the room. Technical rooms may have escape hatches, but
only if doors are considered unsuitable.
The accommodation area shall be arranged with a clear and logical segregation between “clean” and “dirty” areas.
Access to “clean” area shall not be through “dirty” area.
The accommodation shall be dimensioned, designed and equipped to accommodate and cater for the maximum
number of personnel required at any time during the field’s various phases.
The accommodation shall be furnished and equipped for persons of both sexes with separate rooms for women
and men as needed.
Areas exposed to noise or chemicals should be positioned away from rooms used for rest, such as cabins,
restrooms, hospital etc.
Smoking shall not be allowed in any area except in designated smoking rooms.
Based on contractor’s policy regarding personal use of telecom equipment, space and equipment should be
provided for telephone / internet use.
5.2 Cabin area

The minimum area for a single cabin, inclusive bathroom, should be 7,5 m2. The minimum area for a double cabin,
inclusive bathroom, should be 12 m2.
Each cabin shall be arranged to provide an environment for undisturbed sleep, restitution and rest, with
opportunities for reading, writing, use of laptop/tablet and TV watching. The cabins should be furnished with a
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storage arrangement for personal life jacket, a wardrobe for each person, two drawers under each bed, bed lamp
and a small cabin desk and chair. One of the private drawers (or wardrobe) should be lockable. The size and form
of the cabin desk shall not impede bed linen change.
Beds in double cabins should be fitted with bed curtains.
The cabin layout and the furniture shall be of an ergonomic design, simplifying fabrication, use, cleaning and
maintenance. Dust collecting edges and surfaces should be avoided. Voids below beds shall be closed.
A minimum of 750 mm free space should be provided in front of beds, except for any bed side table or cabin desk.
The mattress dimensions should be minimum 800 mm x 2100 mm. A small clearance shall be provided between
the mattress and the bed side panels to allow for easy hand/finger access. Changing of bed linen and turning of
mattress shall not be obstructed by objects such as TV, bed light etc.
Bathroom units should be standardised and prefabricated. Bathrooms used by more than one man shall be
labelled for storage/hanging of personal items.
5.3 Linen store

Clean linen store(s) shall be provided on all cabin levels, suitably sized for storage of standard linen trolleys and
towel trolleys. The number of trolleys shall be defined by Contractor based on the frequency of supplies. The linen
stores should be arranged to minimise disturbances to cabin occupants from trolley movements. A dedicated
space should be provided at each cabin level for temporary storage of dirty linen trolleys in transit to the linen
laydown deck, or the laundry, as applicable.
Lift shall be available for vertical transport of linen trolleys.
5.4 Cleaning store

Cleaning store(s) should be provided on each floor level in the accommodation for storage of all cleaning
equipment required to clean and maintain the accommodation on a regular basis. The room should have sufficient
shelf capacity, tool holders and utility sink with hot and cold water. The sink shall have a hinged grid with sufficient
vertical distance to the tap for filling of buckets. A filter/strainer should be provided at the outlet. Storage space
should be provided for vacuum cleaning equipment, and parking space should be provided for the cleaning trolley.
5.5 Recreation areas

The total recreation area should not be less than 2,0 m2 per bed. A sufficient number of recreation rooms shall be
provided to satisfy the personnel’s need for recreation, rest and social and physical activities. The atmosphere
shall be attractive, promoting social relationships and human comfort in a psychosocial environment.
Glazed partitions and doors should be used, where relevant, to promote transparency. The rooms and areas shall
be provided with elements and finishes of high aesthetic and durable quality that are easy to clean.
Loose furniture should be securely fixed, unless specified otherwise by operator.
5.6 Main lounge and related areas

The main lounge should preferably be located adjacent to the dining room with direct access between the two
rooms when space permits. Such arrangement will facilitate combined use at certain occasions with associated
catering benefits. The coffee bar should be an integral part of the lounge with strategic position with respect to use
and catering supply. Direct access to the lounge should be provided from the main traffic area.
A dedicated area for internet facilities and games should be provided within the main lounge area. The number of
internet stations should be proportionate to the expected number of users. Alternative arrangement may be by use
of own laptop and wireless network, or other arrangement.
A separate TV-room/area should be provided in the main lounge area for viewing of programs in a social setting.
Activity/hobby room(s) should be provided for various leisure time activities. Library, music room, games room,
meditation room, etc. may be provided in accordance with operator requirements.
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5.7 Exercise rooms

Exercise room(s) shall be provided including weight lifting, spinning and use of treadmills. The equipment shall be
up-to-date, where the number of units should reflect the likely demand and capacity on board. Large flat screen
TVs and audio-visual equipment should be provided in room/area as appropriate. Special precaution shall be
taken to prevent noise transmission to adjoining rooms. Change room for both sexes should be provided close to
exercise room.
The arrangement of these rooms shall be worked out in close cooperation with Company.
5.8 Smoking rooms

Smoking rooms may be provided. The rooms shall be sized, arranged and outfitted for the sole purpose of short
stays and smoking, and shall not be equipped for social activities and TV watching. Access into rooms shall be
provided via an entrance lobby to prevent smoke drifting into other areas. A slight under pressure shall be
provided with good ventilation in the rooms.
The smoking-room arrangement shall comply with requirements of the current governing body regulations for
protection against injury and diseases caused by tobacco smoke.
5.9 Coffee bars

Two coffee bars should be provided. One in the main lounge area and one near the external entrance to
accommodation area. The coffee bars should, as minimum, be provided with sink and hot/cold water, coffee/tea
water machine(s), storage cupboards, drawers, counter/table for displaying of food and fruits, small dishwashing
machine, storage space for dishwashing baskets, refrigerator with glazed door, waste bins, etc. The content and
detailing of the coffee bars shall be established at an early design stage in close cooperation with Company.
The coffee bar in main lounge (“clean”) should be given a strategic position with respect to circulation within the
lounge and to services to be supplied from the kitchen area.
The coffee bar in the work area should be located near the main entrance to the accommodation, preferably
adjacent to the changing rooms, for short access to sanitary facilities. The coffee bar is mainly intended for coffee
breaks by personnel working outside the accommodation. A floor area of minimum 1,2 m2 per person should be
provided for at least 30 % of the manning capacity, unless specified otherwise by operator/company.
5.10 Dining room

The dining room shall be on the same level as the kitchen (galley) and serving area, and preferably within the
same fire division, whenever feasible. It shall be of adequate size to allow for personnel to sit comfortably while
having their meals. The seating area should provide a minimum of 1,2 m2 per person for approximately 50 % of
the manning capacity. A mixture of circular and rectangular shaped table arrangement is recommended.
The dining room shall have a direct and logical relationship to the serving area and the scullery, allowing for
uncongested traffic patterns. The system should be based on the self-service principle, inclusive return of used
utensils and waste to the scullery. Crossing traffic between serving counters and scullery delivery point shall be
avoided for hygienic reasons.
Interior elements and finishes shall be of high aesthetic and durable quality that are easy to clean. Table and chair
may need to be fixed to decks, unless specified otherwise by operator.
5.11 Kitchen (galley) and provision stores
5.11.1 General
The kitchen area shall be of sufficient size, and have the appropriate equipment, for the preparation of hot and
cold food. Sizing and capacities shall be in accordance with the catering philosophy. Execution and arrangement
shall comply with applicable governing body regulations relating to hygiene and preparation of food. Detailing of
the kitchen area, inclusive provision stores, and kitchen laydown deck arrangement shall be based on an overall
analysis of tasks, logistic studies and material handling requirements.
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The kitchen layout shall provide optimal working conditions within each functional area and in the kitchen as a
whole. Production flow, material handling, traffic patterns, hygiene, working environment and safety shall be given
special attention in order to achieve operational efficiency.
Internal flow patterns shall prevent cross-contamination of food from the raw to finished stage and shall prevent
contamination from handling of waste. The relationships between various areas shall promote co-operation and
efficiency. The kitchen area shall be as open as possible. It shall be planned in detail, showing the position of all
major furniture, equipment and fittings.
All furniture and equipment shall be functionally and ergonomically suited, safe to operate and easy to clean and
maintain.
All water taps, switches, etc. shall be functionally and ergonomically located and within easy reach.
Workbenches, frying pans and oven range shall be electrically height adjustable. Benches and shelves shall have
storm edges, if required. Washbasins shall be installed adjacent to main work-stations.
No equipment for regular use shall be stored higher than 1500 mm above the floor level.
All walls, partitions and ceilings shall be in stainless steel, or other suitable non-corrosive material in accordance
with project requirements. Sound absorption and noise control shall be given special attention, particularly in the
scullery and the scrub.
Arrangement of all light fittings shall be carefully planned for each workstation to provide acceptable conditions
with respect to type, position, light intensity, reduction of glare and reflections from shiny surfaces. The light fittings
shall be splash proof and suitable for use in the kitchen.
The kitchen floor finish shall be of a non-slip easy to clean type, (e.g. tiles or similar), suitable for the kitchen
environment. The floor surface will be hosed down regularly with large amounts of hot water. Hot water of 55°C
shall be available for this purpose, inclusive appropriate disinfectants. All surfaces in regular contact with food
products shall be washed and disinfected on a regular basis in accordance with current authority requirements.
Floors shall have suitable falls to enable efficient drainage. Large floor drains with cleanable soil traps/baskets
shall be located close to certain types of equipment such as tilt able frying pans and boiling kettles. Care shall be
taken to verify that the drain is correctly positioned for the complete tilling range. The tilt able equipment shall have
especially oversized floor drains to minimise the risk for scalding.
All floor drains shall have non-slip stainless steel grating, which shall be detailed to allow for easy and frequent
removal for cleaning of soil traps. Large gratings shall be sub-divided into small sections for easy handling.
All walls should be splash proof to a height of at least 1500 mm above the floor and have coved skirting detailing
and coamings. Noise absorbing surfaces should be incorporated in walls and ceilings as required to reduce
reverberation times, with detailing to allow for a high level of hygiene. A sufficient number of retractable hot water
hose reels with soap dispensers/disinfectants should be provided in the kitchen area, so that all surfaces are
reachable with a hose length of maximum 10 m.
All transport routes and doors shall be adequately dimensioned to allow for unobstructed use of trolleys in the
kitchen and provision areas. Thresholds shall be avoided whenever possible.
5.11.2 Preparation area

The food preparation room/area should be located adjacent to the provision stores and the hot food area. A
sufficient number of effective floor drains shall be installed along the working bench. A washbasin shall be in the
room.
5.11.3 Thawing room

A thawing room should be provided adjacent to the preparation area, unless specified otherwise. The room may
be fitted with thawing cabinets or thawing trolleys, as appropriate. Effective floor drains shall be provided.
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5.11.4 Bakery
A bakery or baking function should be located dose to the cold food area. An air extract hood (with cleanable filter)
should be provided above the baking oven or combi-steamer, to remove steam, fumes and heat when the door is
opened.
5.11.5 Hot food area

All cooking, frying, grilling, etc. will take place in the hot food area. The products to be cooked are transported from
the provision rooms and the preparation area, and then after cooking to the serving area. Pots and pans, etc. need
frequent washing in the scrub. The hot food area shall therefore have good access to these areas.
It is often practical to arrange the hot food area as an island unit in the room. In such cases, a circulation zone of
approximately 1300 mm to 1400 mm should be provided around the island unit.
The kitchen extract hood(s) shall be installed above the cooking, steaming and frying equipment. In addition to air
extract function, the hood should be provided with an automatic cleaning system, flame guard filters, manually
actuated fire-extinguishing system, drainage pipes, recessed lighting with removable transparent cover-plates, etc.
Adjustable cold air diffusers ("air curtain") should be located at a suitable height around the frying pans and oven
range to improve the air quality. The units should blow fumes away from personnel towards the kitchen extract
hood. Open drains from combi-steamers and other equipment should be piped directly down into floor drains.
Location of the following items shall be given due attention when planning the hot food area:
• utensils for regular use;
• shelves for pots and pans;
• floor drains;
• rubbish disposal bin(s);
• water taps and electrical sockets;
• waste water sink;
• washbasin(s).
5.11.6 Cold food area

The cold food area shall have good access to provision rooms, hot food area, baking and serving area.
A height adjustable workbench for cold food preparation, with built-in fridges, over-shelf, sink and other
accessories shall be provided as required. A food mixer may be shared with the hot food area. A large fridge with
integral trays on a trolley should be located near the workbench, unless the day cooler can fulfil the same function.
Easy transport shall be provided between day cooler and cold food serving line.
5.11.7 Serving area

The serving area shall be based on a self-service/free flow principle. It shall be located near the hot and cold food
areas. The layout shall be arranged to avoid queues and to display food and equipment in a logical and delicate
sequence whilst maintaining an attractive room atmosphere. The serving sequence shall be carefully arranged
with separate divisions to promote healthy selection of food.
Lighting design shall be given due attention. Interior elements and finishes shall be of a high aesthetic and durable
quality and easy to clean. A separate chilled table for cold food and desserts may be arranged as an "island" in the
serving area with integral tray and plate dispensers. The serving area may be located as an extended part of the
dining area, or in a separate room with transparent, open access.
5.11.8 Scrub
The scrub should be located adjacent to the bakery and the hot and cold food area, where all pots, pans, utensils,
etc. used in the kitchen will be washed.
A standard noise insulated pot-washing machine should be installed. Since the machine generates high level
noise certain noise control measures will be necessary. The room's wall construction should be acoustically
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insulated, and an acoustic door should be installed, to prevent excessive noise propagation into other areas. The
door should have a vision panel and allow for easy passage of trolleys.
The pot-machine arrangement shall allow for effective loading access, with adjacent space for clean and dirty
utensil trolleys. Service access should be provided without moving the machine. The direct air extract system from
the pot-washing machine should have a condenser unit, unless specified otherwise by operator/company. The
system should have sufficient capacity to maintain comfort temperature limits. Any open drains from the machine
should be piped directly down into the floor drain.
A height adjustable pot-washing bench with spray-hose, large sink{s), pistol-washing unit (37 °C - 55 °C), shelves,
etc., should be installed, as well as a washbasin.
A sufficient number of effective floor drains shall be installed along the workbench.
5.11.9 Scullery
The scullery should be located in a separate room of appropriate size for efficient operation, storage and
maintenance. It should be conveniently placed for diners returning and emptying their trays, dishes and cutlery to
the scullery delivery point (hatch). The delivery point should preferably be located in an open one-way “corridor"
with a sound absorbing wall towards the dining area to reduce noise exposure. The room should also have easy
access from the kitchen. The scullery door should be fitted with a vision panel and have the necessary sound
reduction characteristics.
The hatch should have sufficient width to accommodate the required number of standard baskets (500 mm x 500
mm) for dirty dishes, glasses, cups, cutlery, trays and rubbish disposal. Space for minimum five baskets should be
provided. A dedicated space for disposal of organic waste should be provided adjacent to the baskets with hot
water and piped connection to the macerator at a lower deck level. The hatch height should not normally exceed
1700 mm (measured from floor level), to minimise machine noise exposure to diners. The baskets shall be placed
on the same level as the rinsing station and the feeder line to the dishwashing machine. A sloped tray with
tempered water and drain point shall be located underneath the baskets.
The dishwashing machine should be of an automatic, self-loading "tunnel" type, unless specified otherwise by
operator/company. There shall be sufficient space for baskets before and after the washing cycle to achieve
effective manning of the scullery.
The direct air extract system from the dishwasher machine should have a condenser unit, unless specified
otherwise by operator/company. Ventilation extract from the scullery shall be sufficient to maintain comfort
temperature limits during continuous machine operation.
Special attention shall be paid to reducing the equipment noise from the dishwashing machine, and to the acoustic
treatment of the room.
Trolley(s) for empty baskets should be placed near the hatch. Alternatively, the baskets may be placed on their
sides above the hatch on a shelf. Clean crockery and cutlery, etc. shall be brought on trolleys and dispenser units
to the serving area.
A washbasin should be located strategically in the room.
5.11.10 Macerator
A macerator for grinding and treatment of organic waste should be provided, unless specified otherwise by
operator/company. The machine should be located in an acoustically insulated room at a deck directly below the
scullery, whenever possible. The drain pipe diameter should be minimum 150 mm with nearly vertical run from the
waste opening in the scullery to minimise pipe clogging. The slope should not be less than 45°. The treated waste
will normally be drained to sea via a dedicated pipeline. The room should have wet room detailing for easy
cleaning/wash-down.
5.11.11 Kitchen utensil store

A small storage room should be provided for spares, kitchen utensils and equipment that are not in daily use.
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5.11.12 Cleaning store

A cleaning store with shelves and sink with hot and cold water should be provided in the kitchen area.
5.11.13 Kitchen staff room

A break room for the kitchen staff should be provided, preferably near the staff entrance to the kitchen. The room
should have PC access and should be provided with a window. Toilets with washbasin and a small wardrobe for
protective clothing should be provided adjacent to the staff room.
5.11.14 Office for catering supervisor

An office with a minimum area of 6 m2 should be provided for the catering supervisor. It may be located near the
kitchen, or as an integrated part of the administration area. The room should have a window.
5.11.15 Provision stores
5.11.15.1 General
The provision stores shall have sufficient storage capacity for feeding all personnel on board at any time, inclusive
reserve capacity to cater for any irregularities in the food supply chain. As a guideline, the overall provision store
floor area, inclusive necessary circulation area, should be about 0,7 m per person based on the accommodation
manning capacity, unless specified otherwise by operator/company.
The stores shall consist of:

• day cooler, (preferably near the cold food area);
• cold storage rooms;
• freezer rooms;
• dry provision room;
The provision stores should be of a prefabricated type, unless specified otherwise by operator/company.
Exempted is the dry storage room which may be of a standard partition system and have normal ventilation. They
shall include all required systems, functions and services, suitable for use on the facility.
The number of freezer- and cold storage rooms shall always comply with applicable regulations for storage of
food. Differential temperature requirements for food products, cross contamination, hygiene and specific
operator/company requirements shall be given due attention. The operating temperatures shall be kept within
specified limits.
The provision stores shall be grouped together between the kitchen laydown deck and the kitchen area, providing
good access to the main functional areas in the kitchen. The stores should have a direct even access from the
kitchen laydown deck to ease supplies with electrical or manually operated pallet trucks.
Surface mounted items and systems are generally not accepted for hygienic reasons. Exposed systems and dirt
traps shall therefore be minimised in the rooms, wherever possible. Junction boxes and similar items shall be
located inside walls with service access via hinged hatches. Cables and piping for cooling medium and
condensation drains shall be routed either behind walls and ceiling panels, or through conduits inside the walls.
Where this is not possible, the services shall be neatly enclosed in a stainless-steel box with no ledges or dust
traps.
Fixing details for materials, components and equipment shall be without visible bolts, screws, nuts, pop rivets, etc.
to the extent possible.
Cooling medium piping and condensation drain water shall be routed behind wall and ceiling panels, or in conduits
inside walls and above ceiling panels.
Guard-rails should be provided in the transport routes to protect walls from damage by trucks and trolleys. They
should be positioned at 0,2 m, 0,7 m and 1,0 m from the floor.
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5.11.15.2 Floor, walls and ceiling

The walls and ceiling elements of the freezer and cold storage rooms shall be of a fully insulated panel system,
where the face-plates should be of minimum 0,7 mm stainless steel. The exposed surfaces shall be robust,
smooth and easy to clean, where all internal and external panel joints shall be thoroughly sealed. Necessary
reinforcements shall be provided to support the evaporator units. Visible pop-rivets are unacceptable.
The external panels, (inclusive doors) shall be protected with temporary covering resistant to welding spatter and
blasting grit and shall not be removed before agreed with operator/company.
The floor should be an in-situ purpose-built type with fail safe detailing to prevent ingress of water below the floor.
It should be of a continuous stainless steel welded plate (or other suitable material) with a continuous stainless
steel welded perimeter up-stand. The floor construction should be of a heavy-duty quality that maintains its
integrity after an incidental drop of a heavy object. The stiffened floor should show no appreciable deflection from
the weights of trolleys and fully loaded shelves. Any void below the floor should be avoided for hygienic reasons,
and to prevent accumulation of condensation water.
The connection between the prefabricated wall panels and the floor construction should be seamless or detailed
with an impervious watertight drip nose/throating.
The floors shall have anti-skid surfaces that are easy to clean and disinfect by hosing down. Detailing shall enable
easy dispersal of water through doors to corridor drains, where sealing at bottom of doorframe and junctions shall
be given due attention. A sufficient number of drain points, or continuous drain(s), should be provided outside the
provision room doors.
The freezer and cold storage room floors should be level with the adjacent corridor floor by providing a recess in
the structural deck for the insulation material and floor construction. If this is hard to achieve, the floor should be
located slightly higher than the adjacent corridor floor with a local inclined ramp outside the door in the same
material as used in the corridor. This will ease trolley and goods transport access into the rooms.
5.11.15.3 Doors
The doors shall be wide enough, typically 1200 mm wide clear opening, to allow transport of standard pallets into
a wide corridor/area for unpacking of pallets when necessary. From here supplies shall be distributed to the
various provision stores. Ready-packed trolleys from shore are recommended whenever feasible, to simplify the
handling process offshore.
Doors to freezer and cold storage rooms should be refrigerator/freezer type doors, which can open 180°. All
surfaces should be stainless steel or in the same material as the adjoining wall surfaces. Sliding doors may be
considered as long as they meet specified requirements.
Threshold detailing should allow hosing down and easy dispersal of water to the corridor drains.
The doors should have minimum clear opening of 900 mm x 2050 mm (width x height), but exact dimensions shall
be verified by operator/company in each case. Any requirements regarding automatic opening devices shall be
specified at an early stage in the preliminary door schedule.
Door hardware should be extremely robust and in stainless steel. Door catches shall be quick release type and
easy to open from either side. The inside of the door shall have an emergency opening device.
Doors shall close automatically. They shall be fitted with hold open devices for loading of food, defrosting, etc.,
without obstructing the outside passageway.
Door edges and doorframes should be reinforced to avoid damages from goods handling.
5.11.15.4 Shelves
The complete shelf system should be in stainless steel. Shelves shall have removable storm edges. The shelf
system shall be supported by the floor. It shall be fixed to the wall or ceiling by purpose made devices to prevent
overturning. There should be a minimum of five levels of height adjustable shelves in each room unless
operator/company specifies other arrangement.
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Shelves in freezer rooms should be grated, while shelves in cold and dry storage rooms should be plated.
Maximum allowable deflection of a fully loaded shelf is 5 mm. Shelves shall be arranged to optimise available
space. Shelves shall have collapsible up stands at front to limit movement.
The shelf depth should be minimum 500 mm and the load bearing capacity should be minimum 1500 N (150 kg)
per running metre of shelf. The minimum access space between and around shelves should be 900 mm.
5.11.15.5 Temperatures
The range of temperatures for provision room should be as follows:
Dry store +16 °C to +20 °C

Cold store 0 °C to +6 °C
Thawing 0 °C to +6 °C
Freezer -20 °C to -28 °C
Cold stores and freezer rooms may be designed to permit conversion from chilling to freezing, and vice versa, to
allow for increased flexibility.
5.11.15.6 Insulation
The insulation thicknesses should provide the following minimum U-values:
Freezer rooms U = 0,20W/m2 K

Cold storage rooms U = 0,25W/m2 K
5.11.15.7 Condensation
The air in the kitchen area may be warm and humid. Condensation in any voids or on external surfaces
surrounding the freezer and cold storage rooms should be avoided.
5.11.15.8 Floor drains

Provision rooms should be without floor drains with the exception of thawing rooms. The drains should be located
outside the provision rooms in the corridor, allowing for wash down of the rooms with dispersal of water to the
corridor drains.
5.11.15.9 Electrical and controls

There shall be no visible wiring in any of the provision rooms.
All light fittings should be watertight. Light switches should be mounted on the outside wall of the provision rooms
adjacent to the handle side of the door.
Doorframes to freezer rooms should be heat traced.
There shall be a personnel "locked-in" alarm and a rising temperature alarm in each freezer and cold storage
room. The audio/visual alarm signal shall be sent to the CCR and located in a clearly visible place in the kitchen.
Freezer and cold storage rooms should be individually temperature controlled. A quick defrost cycle facility should
be provided for the freezer room(s).
There should be a control panel outside each freezer and cold storage room with the following functions:
• temperature indicator;
• fan time-delay switch;
• on/off running indicator for fan;
• power supply indicator;
• alarm for interruption of power supply (light indicator).
A control system that can generate an electronic temperature log for the provision rooms should be included if
specified by operator/company.
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The control panels for freezer rooms should also show defrost cycle operation.
The control panel should be adjacent to the handle side of the door, without creating obstructions.
Junction boxes for non-frequent service requirements should be located near the cooling machinery.
5.11.15.10 Cleaning requirements

All equipment, shelving, fixtures, fittings, piping and cables shall be easy to clean to maintain an extremely high
standard of commercial hygiene.
5.12 Laundry
5.12.1 General
The laundry shall be dimensioned and arranged in accordance with operator's laundry philosophy and the
accommodation manning capacity. The size and number of washing machines and tumble driers shall be
assessed.
The laundry shall be located with good access to lift. Transport routes and doors shall be adequately dimensioned
in accordance with material handling requirements. Special care shall be taken in sizing of doors and access ways
for replacement of large washing machines and tumble dryers. The clear opening door width should be minimum
1200 mm but is subject for verification in each case.
The laundry should be arranged with separate rooms or areas for receiving, soaking, washing, handling, drying
and storage of laundry items and trolleys. Access and workflow shall be arranged in a logical sequence between
the workstations to provide a hygienic, safe and good working environment. The handling sequences of clean and
dirty linen shall be separated as far as possible.
Storage space shall be provided for the required number of transport trolleys.
All shelves should be in stainless steel or aluminium with a load bearing capacity of minimum 1500 N per running
metre.
The laundry flooring should be of a non-slip, durable type. Ceramic tiles, or similar, should be used in wet rooms.
5.12.2 Laundry delivery area

Private laundry may be delivered in labelled laundry net-bags, or similar, and dropped in dedicated laundry trolleys
at the laundry delivery room/area. The room/area should preferably have direct access from the entry corridor and
the laundry machine room.
5.12.3 Laundry machine room

The laundry machine room shall contain all the washing machines, tumble dryers, soaking sinks, trolleys and other
auxiliary equipment needed for washing on board. The washing machines and tumble dryers shall be of heavy
duty industrial type with integrated anti-vibration systems for installation and fixing on suitable raised foundations.
The arrangement shall prevent transmission of structure borne noise and vibrations into other areas. Good service
access for cleaning, inspection and maintenance shall be provided around the washing machines and the tumble
dryers.
An obstruction-free service access zone of minimum 900 mm width should be provided behind the machines of
which approximately 600 mm should be reserved for free personnel passage. Power, water and automatic
detergent supply should be provided neatly from above, in a manner that does not obstruct the service access.
The washing machine drain gully should have capacity for simultaneous emptying of all machines and should
provide easy access for frequent removal of lint from drain filter baskets.
Washing machines and tumble dryers should be of the front-loading type, where the bottom edge of the opening
should be 500-800 mm above the floor level. Relevant trolleys should be adjusted to this height. Small type tumble
dryers may be located on top of washing machines in stacking kits, or similar, unless specified otherwise by
operator/company. Operating displays and buttons should be located at the bottom of the equipment placed at the
top.
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The washing machines should be provided with automatic washing liquid and fabric softener dispensers. The filler
containers should be placed on stainless steel shelves or brackets at maximum height of 1 500 mm above the
floor level.
Tumble dryers should be provided with separate and direct air extraction system with a cleanable filter. Hatch shall
be provided in ducting for use by portable fire extinguisher. A condenser unit should be provided, unless specified
otherwise by operator/company. An instrument for measuring pressure drop over the filter section should be
provided. Tumble dryer lint filter cabinets should be arranged to allow frequent and efficient access for cleaning.
Where machines are installed facing each other, a minimum free space of 1500 mm should be provided between
the machines.
A door with large vertical vision panel should be provided between the machine room and the laundry handling
room for general supervision.
The machine room is defined as a wet room and shall be designed accordingly. Sufficient floor drains with
cleanable soil traps/baskets should be provided with optimal coverage relative to wet work operations. Care shall
be taken to avoid water spill into adjacent rooms/areas.
A store for washing liquid, fabric softener, etc., should be provided close to the laundry machine room.
5.12.4 Laundry handling room

A central room for handling and preparation of clean laundry should be provided with direct access to the other
laundry rooms/areas, as well as the main laundry entrance. It should as a minimum contain a large electrical
operated workbench for easy height adjustments, ironing board, various storage and drying cabinets, etc. A small
seating group/rest area for staff should be provided when required.
5.12.5 Laundry pick up area

The clean laundry will be brought by the staff to the laundry pick-up room/area. The pick-up room should have a
logical labelled shelf arrangement for minimum 30 % of the personnel on board. The room/area should have direct
access to the entry corridor.
5.12.6 Clean linen buffer store

The need for a clean linen buffer store shall be evaluated. If required, the room should be located near the
laundry. Sufficient handling and circulation space shall be allowed for. The logistics of trolley movements shall be
studied to achieve an overall optimal arrangement.
5.12.7 Clean coveralls buffer store

The need for a clean coveralls buffer store shall be evaluated. If required, the room should be located near the
laundry or changing room(s). Sufficient handling and circulation space shall be allowed for. The logistics of trolley
movements shall be studied to achieve an overall optimal arrangement.
5.12.8 Clean coveralls day store

A day store for clean coveralls trolleys should be provided adjacent to the changing room(s) on the "clean" side for
self-service. The coveralls should be arranged on size for logical and easy selection, unless other arrangement is
specified by operator/company.
An assessment of the required number of trolley positions shall be based on the above indicative figures and
arrangement, combined with operational experience data, and the anticipated frequency of supply and coveralls
changes per week. Provisions for contractor coveralls may also be relevant, depending on operational concept.
Sufficient handling and circulation space shall be allowed for.
5.12.9 Dirty coveralls day store

A storage area for dirty coveralls trolleys in transit should be provided inside each changing room, or adjacent to
the changing room(s) on the "dirty" side. The number of trolleys required shall reflect the anticipated changes per
day, sorted on standard coveralls and extra dirty coveralls, unless specified otherwise by operator/company.
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Extra dirty coveralls stained by oily substances should be deposited in a dedicated room adjacent to the changing
room(s). The number of trolleys required shall in each case be based on an assessment of type of operation and
the number of personnel involved. The room shall be sufficiently ventilated.
5.13 Accommodation main store

The accommodation main store should preferably be located with direct access to the cargo laydown deck, or
alternatively in another suitable place. The room shall be arranged to contain general supplies and spares
required for effective operations and regular maintenance of the accommodation. Recommended floor area is
approximately 0,3 m2 per bed, unless specified otherwise by operator/company.
All shelves and racks should be based on a standardised system with shelf widths in the range of 500-600 mm.
The safe load bearing capacity shall comply with the type of items to be stored and shall be assessed in each
case. The minimum capacity should be 1500-2000 N per running metre of shelf, unless specified otherwise. A
compact storage system may also be considered. The system shall be suitable for the facility.
5.14 Changing rooms

The changing room(s) shall be located near the main entrance to the accommodation and shall function as a
buffer zone between the dirty working areas and the clean accommodation.
One changing room locker shall be provided for each bed on the facility (100 % coverage), unless specified
otherwise by operator/company. A locking system should be implemented.
There shall be arranged separate changing rooms for men and women.
The changing room(s) shall be equipped with large ventilated lockers, showers, washbasins, wall mounted toilets,
and sufficient space for drying of work clothes and footwear in boot drying cabinets. Lockers shall be console or
wall mounted to ease cleaning. The lockers shall be equipped with air grilles or perforated bottom, with air extract
at the top for connection to the mechanical ventilation extract system.
Separate toilets with wash basin shall be provided for both sexes at a ratio of one per 25 beds on board, unless
specified otherwise by operator/company.
The floors in the changing room(s) may be hosed down regularly. The room(s) should therefore have wet room
detailing with a sufficient number of adequately sized and grated floor drains with cleanable soil traps. The walls
should be splash proof to at least 1500 mm above the floor and be of a non-corrosive material. Stainless steel is
recommended. The floor finish should be of a non-slip type, e.g. ceramic tiles or similar, with fall to drains.
Retractable hot water hose reels with washing liquid dispensers should be conveniently placed with easy access
and reach throughout the changing room area.
5.15 Toilet facilities

Toilet facilities shall be provided in adequate numbers for both women and men adjacent to common areas and
work places, such as recreation area, dining area, sky lobby, administration centre, CCR, changing room, coffee
bar in work area (dirty), etc. The toilet facilities should be grouped together with access from corridors or
circulation areas. Sufficient space shall be provided in each individual toilet room. Toilet room divisions should be
continuous from floor to ceiling. Doors should open outwards. All toilets on board should be wall mounted, and
each toilet room should be provided with washbasin.
5.16 Administration area

The administration area should be placed inside the accommodation.
All offices and office landscapes should be grouped together in the administration area to promote cooperation,
communication and effective use of common facilities. Exempted are those offices that need strictly to be located
adjacent to specific work areas for operational reasons.
The administration area should have good access to control centres and external traffic routes.
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Individual offices shall be dimensioned as required, but standardisation is recommended. No single office should
have a net floor area of less than 6 m2. Smaller areas per workplace may be provided for landscape solutions.
Offices may be arranged as a combination of single offices, large group offices and open office landscape with
individual workstations.
Each office/workstation shall have access to a sufficient number of electrical and telecom outlets compatible with
the worktop height adjustment range. For office landscapes a combination of cable trunk arrangement below the
lowest worktop position and vertical cable supply poles from the ceiling, should be considered for flexibility.
Office workstations shall be arranged in an effective manner that promotes communication and cooperation and
allows for individual flexibility and needs in a comfortable working environment. Noise absorbents, inclusive desk
top supported absorbents, should be used as required to reduce the noise level.
Office landscapes should as far as possible be arranged with flexibility for future changes in organisation. Loose
furniture should be light in weight and easy to handle and clean. All items shall be of an ergonomic design and
shall be comfortable to use. Office chairs and office desks shall be easily height adjustable.
The administration area shall have necessary supporting facilities, such as conference room(s), archive,
copy/printer rooms and stationery store(s). Space for large type copying machines, data printers and plotters,
paper store, etc. should be provided as required.
The following should be provided in accordance with operator/company requirements:

• document centre located near the administration centre or the control centre;
• office(s) for the employee's/trade union representative(s);
• a lobby/area for temporary storage of protective clothing and shoe covers.
5.17 Control suite

The control suite is a group of functionally related rooms/areas co-located with the CCR. These rooms/areas are
meant to contain the various support functions to the CCR, such as related offices, emergency response room,
CER, printer/copy room, rest area, work permit counter, testing facilities, training/simulation facilities and telecom
work station.
The size and layout of the control suite shall be based on functional analyses of the duties and activities to be
performed within each functional area and in the control suite as a whole. This includes number of personnel,
computer hardware, telecommunication equipment, furniture, etc.
5.17.1 Central Control Room (CCR) and maritime control room

The CCR shall be located either inside or adjacent to the accommodation, in accordance with operational
philosophy and safety requirements. The CCR shall be located in a non-classified area and shall be well protected
against all dimensioning hazards. It shall have good access to supporting facilities, external areas, emergency
escape routes and lifeboat stations. It shall be adequately protected from noise and vibration sources.
The CCR shall normally be furnished for 2- 3 control room operators, but the exact number shall be verified by
operator/company. Information to be viewed and shared between the operators should be by displays on a large
curved display wall. Other arrangements may be specified by operator/company to suit specific project
requirements.
Recommended net floor to ceiling height is 3 m for optimal conditions, but should not be less than 2,7 m. Matrix
panels may also be used for shared information, but this principle should be reduced to a minimum by providing
critical action facilities only, i.e. hardwired functions and switches for platform shutdown, CAP, etc., With the
exception of these critical action facilities, all wall mounted information systems should be passive and not be
subject for direct actions from the operators.
The operators' control desks should be located at a certain distance from the large display screen with good view
to all wall mounted displays. Special attention and design consideration shall be given to distances and view
angles with respect to the chosen scale of symbols and other information given on the wall mounted displays
(ergonomics).
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The shape of the desks should be designed to provide a continuous arrangement for all operators, ensuring
optimal cooperative working conditions. The desk arrangement shall normally be slightly curved to reflect the
shape of the curved display wall.
The desks should provide possibilities for both sitting and standing work and should have separate electrical
driven height adjustment facilities for each work place. The desk-mounted monitors should have supports
providing possibilities for lowering the bottom of the screen totally down to the desk surface. Alternatively, the
screens may be installed on a separate, individually height adjustable shelf in front of the main desk surface. The
depth of the desk shall be considered with respect to the font sizes provided on the screens, space for keyboards,
telephones, etc. Space for 6 VDUs should normally be provided at each operator station but this is operator
dependent. Workstations should contain screens, keyboards, mouse and necessary communication equipment
only.
The cables to the desk-mounted equipment should be contained in a flexible cable drag chain system that is
neatly concealed in a protective housing (box). The cable management system shall be arranged to provide
maximum free floor space below the desks for easy cleaning.
To avoid build-up of unwanted heat and noise in the CCR, equipment such as computer cabinets, projection
control systems etc. should be located in a separate room.
If positive overpressure ventilation systems are used for the CCR, the wall and ceiling systems shall be properly
detailed for the required level of air or gas light sealing. This shall also apply to doors and shall be verified by
function testing during mechanical completion activities.
The room should be provided with daylight. The windows should be located in the walls at the side of the control
desks, not in front or at the back, since the daylight shall not cause any glare or reflections in the screens.
Illumination within the CCR shall be arranged to avoid glare and reflections, especially in the screens. This may be
achieved by the use of up-lights (dust protected) providing indirect light from the ceiling. Additional adjustable
spotlights may be required above each work place. Operator work stations shall be equipped with necessary
lighting/dimmer controls as required.
Down-lights should be provided in traffic areas and other peripheral areas. Direct light against screen areas shall
be avoided.
The CCR lighting shall be based on an illumination analysis.
Non-gloss surfaces should be used for elements within the CCR.
Piping for liquids shall not be routed through the room. This includes above the ceilings and below raised access
floors.
A work permit station, comprising a desk, sliding glazed service hatch facing a corridor/circulation area, and an
arrangement for display of issued permits, should be located in conjunction with the CCR, or by other arrangement
as required by operator/company.
Any required maritime control room functions should be integrated into the CCR, as appropriate. The
telecommunication desk with associated equipment and systems should normally be located in the CCR.
Related office facilities (e.g. process supervisor's office), may be located adjacent to the CCR. Toilets should be
available in the vicinity of the CCR.
The CCR design is subject to HF analyses, where experienced architectural, HSE and CCR personnel shall be
central members of the HF-team. The design process of the CCR area shall be verified and documented in
accordance with requirements. Any need for future expansion/additional equipment should be considered as part
of the overall analyses in each case.
The design of the CCR shall be in accordance with principles in ISO 11064 [23].
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5.17.2 Emergency response room (ERR)

The emergency response room shall be located adjacent to the CCR, preferably within view of the large display
screen in the CCR by opening a sliding, glazed partition wall system. The ERR shall be fully equipped with
collaboration room facilities with dedicated seats for the emergency management team. The room shall function
as a management operational support and decision-making centre during abnormal events or emergency
situations on the facility. The main access shall be from a corridor.
A seating capacity shall be provided for minimum 6 persons, unless specified otherwise by operator/company.
Raised access floor shall be provided with flush access to the CCR and any other supporting room, as required.
The room shall be subject to HF analyses. The ERR may be used as a conference room in normal operational
situations, provided ERR is reset to function as ERR after use.
A secondary ERR shall be provided on the facility for use in cases where the primary ERR is unavailable for any
reason. The secondary ERR may be located in another room or office, as appropriate. The room shall be outfitted
with basic ERR equipment to be defined by operator/company.
5.17.3 Central equipment room (CER)

The CER shall be located in the safest area on the facility, (normally the accommodation), and shall be detailed to
prevent gas from entering the room. The room should be located adjacent to the CCR when functionally
appropriate. It shall contain all hardware and equipment cabinets (ICSS and instrumentation systems), supporting
all CCR functions.
Care shall be taken to provide sufficient space for all equipment and cabinets to be installed in the CER based on
detailed equipment lists, studies and supporting information. The space allocation should include necessary
cooling units, service access and free space for future equipment. All equipment cabinets shall be arranged in a
logical and space saving manner for easy inspection and maintenance.
Piping carrying liquids shall not be routed through the room, or under the raised access floor.
5.17.4 Test room/station

A test room/station for testing of ICSS such as fire and gas, etc., should be located close to the CCR/CER. The
test station should normally be arranged, furnished and equipped for two test engineers. The function may be in a
separate room with direct access to CCR and CER or integrated in one of these rooms. The test station should be
slightly screened off if located in the CCR to minimise operator disturbance.
5.18 Telecommunication equipment room (TER)

The telecommunication equipment room(s) should normally be located in the accommodation near the antenna
tower. It shall contain all relevant telecom cabinets and supporting equipment, based on a comprehensive
equipment list established prior to commencement of design. This arrangement principle is also applicable for the
telecommunication transmitter room. Sufficient space shall be allocated for all equipment and cabinets, inclusive
service access and free areas for future cabinets. Parking space for service trolley(s) shall be provided.
Required raised access floor height shall be established at an early stage.
A workshop suitable for handling sensitive equipment and instruments shall be established near the telecom main
equipment room. The telecom workshop may be combined with other suitable workshop for electronic equipment.
PC work station(s) shall be provided in the area, as required.
Piping carrying liquids shall not be routed through the room, or under the raised access floor.
5.19 Workshops and laboratories, etc.

Workshops, laboratories etc. should be located near the accommodation. The workshop area shall be arranged as
required by the operator/company and may contain the following rooms/areas:
• production laboratory with office equipment and store;

• electrical/instrument workshop with office equipment and store;
• telecommunication workshop with office equipment and store (refer 5.18);
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• calibration room;
• pressure safety valve room (pressure safety valve testing);
• mechanical workshop with office equipment;
• machine workshop;
• welding bay or welding workshop;
• tool store;
• general store with office equipment;
• mechanical office;
• paint store/workshop;
• storage for lifting equipment;
• storage for scaffolding;
• insulation workshop;
• safety workshop;
• access to coffee bar;
• toilets;
• cleaning store etc.
Contractor shall provide a list of required workshops and labs.

All content and details shall be worked out in close cooperation with operator/company.
5.20 Medical centre and emergency hospital
5.20.1 General
A medical centre and emergency hospital shall be provided in accordance with governing body regulations.
Good access from external work areas, fast rescue boat and internal lift(s) and stairs shall be provided to the
medical centre and the emergency hospital. These access routes shall be adequately dimensioned for use of
standard stretchers (typically 2200 mm x 650 mm). Access doors shall have minimum 900 mm clear opening to
allow ambulance type stretcher transport into these areas.
The medical centre will normally consist of consultation office, examination room/laboratory, medical store,
toilet/shower room and a ward. The layout arrangement of the completed facilities shall provide optimal working
conditions within each functional area and the medical centre as a whole, inclusive the emergency hospital.
Closeness to the emergency hospital is recommended to allow for extended medical functions, inclusive
supervision, registration, communication and treatment in a multi injury context.
Medical oxygen supply shall be provided. This may be from an oxygen bank to be located in an open-air cabinet
near the medical centre, or by portable medical oxygen bottles, as specified by operator/company. The medical
oxygen shall be supplied to bed head units in the examination room and the ward, and to outlets in the emergency
hospital. The bed head units shall also contain outlets for medical suction, electricity and telecommunication
equipment.
Ample provisions for electrical and internet outlets shall be provided throughout the medical centre.
All surfaces shall be easy to clean.
Both the medical centre and the emergency hospital shall be connected to UPS and emergency power system.
Facilities to manage and safely dispose of biomedical waste (any kind of waste containing infectious (or potential
infectious) materials) shall be provided.
5.20.2 Consultation office

A consultation office should be provided for the offshore nurse. The office should have direct access from the
entry corridor and to the examination room. It should be typically furnished with a large office desk with side table,
PC station, VHF/UHF outlets/charging station, office chair, consultation chair, lockable medical cabinet, shelves
and storage/file cabinets. The room shall have good sound insulation.
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5.20.3 Examination room and medical laboratory

The examination room should have direct access from the entry corridor, allowing easy access for a person
strapped on an ambulance stretcher. The room should be typically furnished with examination couch and chair,
ceiling mounted examination lamp, bed head unit, instrument cupboards, benches, PC table, etc. There shall be
free access on three sides of the examination couch with the head towards the wall mounted bed head unit. A
cabinet for portable emergency equipment and protective clothing shall be provided for emergency/alarm
situations.
The examination room should have complete telemedicine equipment for true transfer of high resolution picture
and voice for to-way communication with a hospital or other medical institution onshore. The system should
include a high resolution flat screen and a high-resolution video camera mounted on a moveable/adjustable tripod
for easy recording and transfer. Infrastructure and details shall be clarified with operator/company's medical
department.
An audiometric cubicle for hearing tests should be installed in the room, unless specified otherwise by
operator/company.
A medical laboratory should be provided. The medical laboratory may be an integrated part of the examination
room, possibly screened off by a wall towards the rest of the room. The area should be typically equipped with
laboratory work benches, integrated sinks, cupboards, refrigerator, autoclave, etc., and ample space for various
test instruments to be placed on benches with associated wall mounted electrical contact points. Bench surfaces
shall be water resistant and easy to clean.
5.20.4 Ward
A ward (separate room) for temporary use by a patient shall be provided with direct access via doors from the
entry corridor and the examination room. The ward shall typically be furnished with hospital bed(s), bed head
unit(s), bed side table(s), chair(s), wardrobe(s), etc. The room shall have good sound insulation.
5.20.5 Bathroom
A bathroom with washbasin, wall mounted toilet and a large shower area with a flexible shower hose shall be
provided with direct access from the examination room and the ward. The room shall have wet room detailing.
5.20.6 Medical store

The medical store shall be sufficiently dimensioned to contain all required medical supplies in an orderly manner
for easy item identification and retrieval. Space shall be provided for ambulance stretcher unless alternative space
is provided elsewhere.
5.20.7 Emergency hospital

The emergency hospital shall be located near the medical centre to facilitate effective medical supervision and
treatment in a multi injury situation. The selected room may in normal situations be used for other purposes, (e.g.
multipurpose room, hobby room or exercise room), but shall allow for quick conversion to an emergency hospital.
All emergency systems and equipment required shall be preinstalled, inclusive bench with sink, hot and cold
water, access/outlets for medical oxygen and communication facilities such as PC, telephone and VHF/UHF.
The emergency hospital shall be sufficiently sized, reflecting the manning capacity and relevant emergency
scenarios as specified by operator/company. The minimum requirement should be space for 4 stretchers, each
arranged with access on three sides. The number of emergency supply trolleys shall be specified, and these
should be stored in an appropriate enclosure in the room.
5.21 Accommodation laydown area
5.21.1 General
Two laydown decks, or separate laydown areas, should be provided. One should serve the kitchen area and the
other should serve the accommodation in general with various supplies and deliveries, including laundry
containers. The two functions may be combined on the same laydown deck, provided they can be segregated in
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different areas with separate entrances into the accommodation. Laundry trolleys and general accommodation
supplies shall never be routed through the provision store area and vice versa.
The laydown deck(s) shall be suitably sized for handling and storage of the required number of containers,
inclusive waste containers, without the need for intermediate lifting operations.
Transport routes shall be sufficiently dimensioned for handling of standard pallets on pallet trucks. Door openings
shall be sufficiently large to allow for easy passage of heavy loads. All thresholds shall be kept as low as
reasonably possible.
Manually or electrical pallet trucks may be used. Electrical pallet truck(s) should be parked at dedicated charging
station(s) inside a mechanically ventilated area. The pallet trucks' forks should be of a tilt able type.
A suitable heavy-duty noise and impact absorbing top finish shall be provided on the laydown deck, type
vulcanised rubber top layer, or similar quality, or as specified by operator/company. The deck shall allow for
effective water dissipation to gutters with good drain capacity. Detailing towards doors shall prevent ingress of
water into the accommodation during heavy rain or wash down of decks.
The laydown decks shall be equipped with a sufficient number of utility stations, each containing electrical sockets,
heat traced fresh water taps and compressed dry air outlets. Water hose(s) on reel(s) shall be connected to each
utility station for effective cleaning of the entire laydown deck. It shall be possible to connect electrical cables to
freezer and refrigeration containers on a permanent or semi-permanent basis.
The crane operator shall always have full view of the entire laydown deck.
Laydown decks should not be located above quiet areas.
5.21.2 Kitchen laydown deck

The kitchen laydown deck should be located on the same level as the provision stores.
The laydown deck shall be suitably sized to enable safe handling, storage and unloading of the total number of full
and empty containers required for effective food supply to the accommodation at any one time.
Sufficient space should be provided for safe manoeuvring of a fully loaded pallet truck in front of the container
unloading ramp. The depth of the laydown deck should not be less than 7000 mm.
5.21.3 Cargo laydown deck

The cargo laydown deck shall be suitably dimensioned for handling, storage and unloading of general goods and
laundry containers serving the LQ. The cargo deck should preferably have easy access to the main
accommodation store, and the clean linen buffer store and the clean coveralls buffer store, when provided.
5.21.4 Waste handling on laydown decks

All waste from the accommodation shall be handled and transported in a safe and hygienic manner to the external
waste disposal stations on the laydown deck(s). Separate waste disposal stations should be provided on the
kitchen laydown deck and the cargo laydown deck unless combined use is deemed appropriate. Waste
compactor(s) and container(s) should have dedicated location(s) on the laydown decks for effective waste
handling. The arrangement shall allow for ergonomic handling and safe use of the facilities in a hygienic setting.
Separate disposal of the following types of waste shall be provided, unless a detailed waste handling study
concludes otherwise:
• hard plastic;
• soft plastic;
• paper/cardboard;
• metal and glass;
• textiles;
• aluminum cans;
• food contaminated waste;
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• light bulbs/tubes;
• miscellaneous refuse;
• any hazardous waste fractions.
The facility shall be provided with fixing/strapping arrangement for containers, and any other arrangement deemed
necessary.
5.22 Helicopter lounge “sky lobby”

The sky lobby shall be located as close as possible to the helideck with easy access to both the helideck and the
main circulation routes and lift(s) in the accommodation. The sky lobby floor level should be level with the helideck
level to ease personnel access and cargo handling to/from the helicopter, unless deemed strictly impossible due
to severe design constraints and turbulence effects.
The room shall be suitably dimensioned to accommodate arriving and departing passengers at the same time by
smooth segregation of traffic flow. Separate room(s)/area(s) should be provided for effective control and handling
of incoming and outgoing luggage. Customised trolleys should be used for this purpose, having a dedicated
parking space when not in use. Sockets for TV and video equipment should be provided as required.
The sky lobby reception will normally be manned during helicopter operations only. The receptionist should have
an enclosed workspace with full view of the sky lobby area. The reception should be provided with a counter
having a lockable glazed screen, office furniture, lockable key cabinet, electronic luggage weight (accessible from
the passenger side), PC station, copying machine, printer, etc., and any other items deemed necessary by
operator.
A separate safety briefing room/area with seating capacity for a “number of persons” equal to the helicopter
passenger capacity, shall be located within the sky lobby area. The room/area should be adjacent to the reception
for overview and control by the receptionist. The room/area should be fitted with a large wall mounted display
screen and video equipment to be operated from the reception.
A day visitor's store, safety equipment stores and toilets with washbasin should be provided adjacent to the sky
lobby.
5.23 Helideck landing office (HLO) and firefighting equipment room

A minimum of one HLO and firefighting equipment room shall be provided within the accommodation. Location
and number shall be established early in the design process in accordance with the facility safety philosophy.
The room(s) shall provide space for storage of complete firemen's sets of equipment in an orderly manner. The
room(s) should be dimensioned and fully equipped for at least 4 firefighters, unless specified otherwise by
operator/company. It shall provide space for storage and refilling of breathing apparatuses.
Cabinets for safety clothing shall be provided for minimum three helideck crew.
Other helideck related equipment may be stored in the room, inclusive emergency equipment.
5.24 Technical rooms

All technical rooms shall be clearly defined with respect to location and system requirements.
Area, volume and fire rating requirements for rooms, shafts and distribution routes shall be established at an early
stage. Special attention shall be given to noise and vibration reduction measures to prevent transmission of noise
to adjacent rooms and areas.
There shall not be any piping for liquids going through electric rooms or battery rooms. This includes above
ceilings and below raised access floors.
Special laydown areas, access routes and lifting equipment should be provided for maintenance, repair and
replacement of major equipment, in accordance with material handling requirements in each case.
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5.25 Service shafts

Dedicated vertical shafts for piping, HVAC and EIT cabling shall be optimally located in the accommodation for
effective distribution of services to each deck and area.
Extra care shall be taken in correct sizing of shaft cross-sections to avoid any complicated spatial adjustments
later. All relevant disciplines shall verify their spatial requirements as input to the shaft design.
The arrangement shall allow for easy installation, distribution, segregation, hook-up, commissioning and service
access in the operational phase.
5.26 Traffic areas
5.26.1 General
All traffic routes, (corridors, stairways and lift(s)), shall be clearly arranged with respect to orientation and safety,
and provide optimal access between the various areas and levels.
Escape routes shall lead directly to emergency stairs providing access to lifeboat stations and helideck.
Layout and emergency lighting arrangement shall make it easy to find the escape routes in darkness and stressful
situations. Handrails shall be provided as required in stairs, lifts and corridors.
5.26.2 Corridors
Corridor widths shall be based on expected traffic intensity, emergency escape requirements, material handling
philosophy and physical geometry. The net width shall never be less than 1000 mm. A minimum net width of 1200
mm is recommended for corridors with normal traffic and through traffic, inclusive corridors that are part of an
emergency escape route. Emergency escape corridors with intended through traffic of more than 50 persons in an
escape situation shall have a minimum net width of 1500 mm.
Corridors used for frequent transport and material handling by trolleys shall have suitable and hard-wearing
surfaces to resist trolley weight and general wear and tear.
Low level fluorescent arrows indicating the preferred escape direction should be provided all the way to the
nearest escape door. The escape door blade should have a low-level fluorescent "emergency exit" sign in addition
to an illuminated emergency exit sign above the door.
Fire and smoke divisions shall be positioned at a maximum distance of 20 m in corridors. Doors shall be fitted with
magnetic holders to ease daily passage.
Dead end corridors should be avoided, but if required, shall never exceed 5 m.
Safety equipment, fire hose extinguishers and portable extinguishers shall be strategically located and recessed in
corridor wall cabinets for easy identification, handling and use.
Vestibules or recessed/shielded entrances shall be provided for weather protection at all frequently used external
entry points.
Corridors shall be provided with at least one handrail on one side, and otherwise as deemed necessary. Corridors
wider than 1500 mm shall have handrails on both sides.
5.26.3 Stairways
The main internal stairway(s) shall provide access to all levels between the helicopter deck and the lowest level in
the accommodation. It shall be surrounded by A60 fire rated enclosure with A60 doors. The doors shall have
vision panels. Sufficient space shall be provided at each deck to avoid traffic congestion, and even more so when
the areas are combined with lift stops.
A minimum of two external emergency stairways shall provide access to all levels between the helicopter deck
and the lowest level in accommodation, inclusive the lifeboat embarkation deck. The emergency stairways may be
placed internally provided they allow for direct external access.
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5.26.4 Lifts
Passenger lift(s) shall be provided in the accommodation.
The lift(s) shall provide access to all main levels.
All lift cabins should be dimensioned to accommodate a standard stretcher.
Lift(s) shall descend to the nearest landing in a power failure situation and shall be equipped with alarm and
telephone connection to the CCR.
Lift(s) with automatic lift door shall face an enclosed A60 fire rated barrier. The barrier may be combined with that
of the main stairway(s). If a drain point is located at the bottom of the lift shaft. it shall be gas tight and have a fail-
safe mechanism against drying out.
It shall be possible to escape from a lift cab stuck between two levels, via ladders inside the lift shaft, and open
any lift door above the lift cab. It shall also be possible to escape from a lift cab stuck above the highest landing
without external assistance.
5.26.5 External areas

All decks, walkways, container landing area(s), platforms, stairs and landings shall have non-slip properties in all
directions for wet and dry conditions.
None slip external escape route markings shall be provided, showing the escape direction.
External decks and roofs shall be designed and detailed to provide effective and controlled water drainage to
avoid pools of water.
Levelling screeds may be required to dissipate water in areas that are not self-draining through slopes in deck
plates or by other arrangements.
All external roofs and decks shall have gutters and drains.
5.27 Technical installations in walls, ceilings and decks

Robust hinged access hatches or panels should be provided in walls and ceilings where periodical inspection or
service access is required. It is important to identify and locate equipment requiring such access at an early stage.
The inspection hatches and panels should blend with the surrounding wall or ceiling system and be labelled as
required. They should be lockable by use of a snap lock or hexagonal key system. The clear opening for ceiling
access hatches or panels should be minimum 400 mm x 600 mm or 500 mm x 500 mm.
Ceiling hatches should normally be provided for access to the following systems:
• HVAC dampers and reset buttons and access point for duct cleaning;
• instrument detectors, junction boxes (JB) and reset buttons;
• electrical junction boxes and lighting transformers;
• telecom boxes;
• any piping stop valves and rodding points;
• cable trays and cable transits.
Fire insulation shall be an integral, protected part of the hatch/panel construction and shall be completely
mechanically protected to avoid release of fibres.
Ceiling panels in corridors shall be arranged for periodic access to cable trays above without damaging ceiling
panels and any fire/acoustic insulation. A hinged system shall be considered with an appropriate locking system
that is easy to use. Fixed ceiling elements containing light fixtures and other technical installations shall be an
integrated part of the ceiling system.
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6 Requirements for design, equipment and materials for reducing exposure

6.1 General
Area requirements for working environment; illumination, temperature, noise and whole-body vibration are given in
section 7.2 and Table 3.
Contractor shall use these requirements and establish the project specific area limit requirements for each area on
the facility. These requirements shall be reported in a Working Environment Area Limit (WEAL) document and be
approved by Contractor. Refer section 3.2.
6.2 Design requirements for area noise and vibration

Consideration should be given to limiting noise levels throughout the facility in order to:
a) Minimise the risk of hearing damage to personnel in work areas.

b) Ensure that warning signals are audible.
c) Allow adequate speech, telephone and radio communication.
d) Maintain working efficiency.
e) Provide an acceptable sleep and recreation environment in accommodation areas.
In a similar manner consideration should be given to limiting vibration levels in order to:
a) Prevent a health hazard to personnel.
b) Maintain proficiency of personnel in performing designated tasks.
c) Provide an acceptable sleep and recreation environment in accommodation areas.
The noise and vibration design shall comply with Table 3.
The primary measure for controlling noise shall be the installation of low-noise equipment and choice of low-noise
valves and other components with low-noise characteristics.
When procuring equipment, noise requirements shall be prepared and documented by means of noise
calculations.
Sound insulation shall be evaluated in accordance with ISO 717-1 [18].
A noise prediction model shall be established for use in indoor and outdoor and semi-enclosed areas. The
model shall reflect standard practise, reflected in for example ISO 11690 [25].
The noise and vibration control status shall be documented in a noise and vibration prediction report. It shall
be issued at the beginning of detailed design and updated as design progresses, and data become available.
The final noise and vibration report is to be based on the completed design, including:
• Guaranteed noise and vibration data for purchased equipment
• Layout
• Sound absorption
• Sound insulation and vibrating damping
Predicted values for valve, pipe, helicopter and ventilation noise shall also be included.
Noise exposure studies shall be included in report to verify the established area limits meet the noise exposure
requirements. In order to calculate exposure, a manning study should be performed that describes planned time
spent in the different noisy areas. If the calculated noise level + 3 dB safety margin exceeds the limit of LEX,12H = 83
dB, sufficient noise reducing measures shall be implemented to reduce noise exposure.
The predicted area noise levels shall be transferred to the WEAC.

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6.3 Design requirements for removing or reducing chemical exposure
6.3.1 General
Hazardous chemicals should, as far as possible, be eliminated or replaced by less hazardous chemicals. If
hazardous chemicals cannot be removed or replaced, risk reducing barriers shall be implemented in the following
order of priority:
1. Closed systems with remote control and absence of contamination
2. Enclosure of source of contamination
3. Adequate suction/ventilation at source
4. General ventilation/dilution of contamination
6.3.2 Contaminated air

In areas with contaminated air, mechanical ventilation system shall be installed for general dilution of the
contamination and process-adapted extraction system close to the source. Examples of such areas are welding
shops, paint stores, paint shops, engineering workshops, chemical storage cabinets, laboratories, etc.
The outlet from the extraction system shall be routed to not pollute the neighbouring area or HVAC inlets.
Laboratories and workstations for mixing paint and cleaning equipment shall have cleaning facilities.
6.3.3 Requirement for breathing air system

A risk assessment shall be performed to identify areas where breathing air supply is necessary.
Work areas where there is a high risk to health from chemical exposure by respiration shall be capable of being
supplied with breathing air. The same applies to areas with potential low oxygen content such as tanks and other
enclosed spaces.
The breathing air appliance shall have a unique coupling to safeguard against incorrect attachment.
Where instrument air is used:
• there shall be a filter unit between the instrument's air outlet and the breathing air appliance;
• there shall be online alarm monitoring for O2, CO2, CO and oil.
The quality of breathing air should comply with EN 12021 [15].
6.3.4 Systems involving hazardous substances

Carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic chemicals (CMR) and biocides shall be handled automatically in closed
systems.
Systems that contain classified hazardous substances shall be equipped with automated flushing, cleaning and
drainage systems.
Fixed sampling, filling and lubrication points containing classified hazardous substances shall be automated or
closed systems to avoid exposure. This also applies to oil and gas transporting systems.
Exhaust outlets and valves/ vents containing hazardous steam shall be routed away from areas where personnel
could be exposed.
6.3.5 Coating and surface treatment systems

Polyurethane (isocyanate-based) shall not be used in coating and surface treatment products. The requirement
does not apply to small standard skids and components that will not be exposed to hot work in operation or that
can be replace during maintenance.
6.4 Design requirements for lighting

The general illuminance level at height of 1,0 meter shall comply with Table 3.
The uniformity of the illuminance shall be equal to, or better than, Emin/Emean=0,5 in process and utility areas. Refer
EN 12464 as basis for area limits for uniformity.
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The uniformity of the illuminance for individual work areas shall be equal to or better than Emin/Emean=0,7.
For lighting calculations, a maintenance factor reflecting the environment and time between maintenance intervals
shall be established and applied. A maintenance factor of 0,7 is recommended.
Lighting in control rooms shall comply with ISO 11064-6 [23].
6.5 Design requirements for indoor climate (air quality and temperature)
The indoor climate requirements apply to: accommodation, offices, recreation rooms, control rooms, workshops,
laboratories, cranes, local control rooms, small parts stores, changing rooms and toilets.
The design shall ensure that each individual room achieves an adequate indoor climate with respect to air quality
and temperature.
The temperature areas shall comply with Table 3.
The temperature differences between head and feet should be <4 °C.
Areas where smoking is allowed shall be separated from non-smoking areas by physical partitions or equally
effective ventilation control.
Materials containing synthetic mineral fibers shall be completely sealed.
Air movement (draw) shall not exceed 0,15 m/s.
To ensure good air quality and to protects against contamination of indoor air, air intake shall be designed and
sited so that it does not draw in exhaust from combustion engines or from other sources of pollution.
Technical requirements for HVAC system should be designed in accordance with ISO 15138 “Petroleum and
natural gas industries — Offshore production installations — Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning” [30].
6.6 Design requirements for ergonomics and HMI
6.6.1 Ergonomics
Manually valves with gears should be equipped with an actuator if the number of turns of the handwheel exceeds
100 from the valve fully closed to fully open.
All workstations used by several operators should be easily height adjustable. It should be possible to vary
between sitting and standing working postures. It should be easy to adjust the height and angle of the screens and
keyboards, and their distance from the operator. Screens, panels and lighting fixtures shall be positioned to
provide a satisfactory view in a normal situation.
6.6.2 HMI
The design of control rooms, control cabins and human-machine interfaces shall be based on functional and task
analysis.
Human-machine interfaces shall be designed so that the operator can perform his tasks in a safe and efficient
manner.
Control rooms, control cabins and operator workplaces shall be designed in conformity with ISO 11064 (all parts
[23]).
6.7 Design requirements for work in hot surroundings

Outdoor handles, switches etc. should be operable while wearing gloves.
Heat stress in hot surroundings should be calculated and risk assessed in compliance with ISO 7243 [22].
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Work areas with heat impact from flaring shall be shielded to meet the permissible heat radiations levels to
personnel in API Standard 521 [9].
7 Working Environment requirements

7.1 Vertical and horizontal requirements
Table 2 – Vertical and horizontal clearances and distances

Vertical Horisontal
Description Comments
(mm) (mm)
Access ways
Transport ways for trolleys and forklifts 2100 Trolley width + 2300 mm height is recommended.
300
Forklift width +
900
Access ways 2100 600 2300 mm height is recommended
800 mm horizontal recommended
for access ways within skids
Recommended 900 mm horizontal
for access to workplaces.
Escape route 2300 1000 Escape routes intended for use by
more than 50 persons shall be
extended to 1500 mm.
Doors 2050 750
Doors in escape route 2050 900 Escape routes intended for use by
more than 50 persons shall be
extended to 1200 mm.
Hatch openings 800 800 At least 600mm x 600mm for
openings of cofferdams and tanks
from deck / platform.
Manholes ø 800 Inside diameter.
Handholes ø 200 Inside diameter.
Clearances
At work position for access to 700 mm space The operator’s reach to equipment
permanent equipment during for working ≤ 500 mm.
operations/maintenance
Between pipe bottom and deck 150 Does not apply to drainage pipes.
Between external diameter of flange 250 250 Applies to flanges of diameter
and stationary obstruction greater than 100 mm on pipes of
DN 100 plus. Clearance can be
less than 250 mm based on risk
assessment. There shall be
sufficient space to allow the use of
necessary tools.
Distance between uninsulated pipes 60 60
without flanges or between insulation
Distance between fixed cabinet and Min. 250 Preferably attached to floor without
floor spacing.
Distance between drain points Min 300 Where the distance is less than
(vertical, pointing down) and deck 300 mm, the termination shall be
turned to a horizontal position.
Distance between handwheel/wrench 75 75
on valves and an obstruction
Work Areas
Outdoor work areas 2300 Down to 2100 mm is acceptable in
parts of the work areas (under
structure/pipes).
Indoor work areas 2100 2300 mm is recommended.
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Vertical Horisontal
Description Comments
(mm) (mm)
The centre height of control devices Max. 1800
above floor level (including valve
handles, switches, push buttons,
displays with keys, etc.)
Visual displays above deck level, 1100-2000 For displays in daily use and
standing work displays where reading in an
emergency is required. Location of
critical displays is to be based on
task analysis.
Platforms
Max. unprotected openings in floor 100 x 100 Larger openings shall be covered
or secured by guardrails or similar.
Max. opening in grating ø 20 A grating shall not allow a ball of
greater diameter to fall through.
Max. unprotected drop height to a 500 Also applies to stairs. Higher drops
lower level shall be secured by guardrails,
railings or solid walls, See ISO
14122-2 and ISO 14122-3 [29].
Maximum variation in platform level 350
without intermediate step
Distance from deck or platform to 1000-1500
sampling points
Permanent means of access
Stairway 1000 2300 A width less than 1000 mm may be
acceptable for secondary stairs
with limited traffic.
Primary stairways 1200 2300 Headroom measured vertically
above the pitch line of the stair.
Permanent means of access to
machinery
Choice of fixed means of access ISO 14122-1 [29]
between two levels
Work platforms and gangways ISO 14122-2 [29]
Stairs, stepladders and guardrails ISO 14122-3 [29]
Fixed ladders ISO 14122-4 [29]
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7.2 Working Environment Area limit requirements (WEAL)

The light, noise, vibration and temperature area limits for working environment is given in Table 3
• The light requirements are taken from EN 12464-1 [27]and EN 12464-2 [28].
• Noise, total (d B(A)) is defined as the highest A-weighted continuous sound pressure level at each position
within an area 1,6 m above the floor/ deck, but not closer than 1 m to equipment and 0,5 m to walls/ ceiling.
All limits refer to broadband noise without any distinct. tonal characteristics. In case of clear tonal
characteristics, the noise level limit shall be set 5 dB lower.
• The vibration limits (whole body vibration, total (av, rms, m/s2) are based on frequency-weighted curves
and a method for evaluating health and comfort as described in ISO 2631-1 [19]. The limits are specified
as the total triaxial rms level for vertical and horisontal movements and cover the frequency range from 1
Hz to 80 Hz in which the major body resonances occur. The total vibration level is calculated in
accordance with ISO 2631 -1 [19], where kx, ky and kz are 1. They shall not be extrapolated outside this
range. The limit values apply to 12-hour exposure.
Table 3 - Working environment area limits
(av, rms, m/s2)

Temperature
Noise HVAC
Whole body
illuminance
Noise total
min./max.
vibration
Average
LpA (dB)
LpA (dB)
(lux)
( C)
Area/room description
General outdoor areas

Mustering area, lifeboat stations and
200 Outdoor 75 a), j) 0,07
laydown area
Exterior gangways and access ways 100 Outdoor 80 j)
Processing areas
General processing, workshop, utility
and drilling areas, including wellhead
200 Outdoor 85 0,21
area, BOP/Christmas tree area,
moonpool area
Ballast pump area, derrick 150 Outdoor 90 0,21
Hydraulic power unit (HPU), HVAC
200 5-35 90 0,21
room, air compressor room
General indoor areas
Corridor in work areas (between areas
100 5-35 60 i)
with low noise levels)
Stairs. Elevators, gangways and
150 80
access ways in closed areas
Break room outside accommodation 150 19-26 65 f) 50 0,07
Offices / meeting rooms outside
500 adj. 19-26 50 k) 45 0,07
accommodation
Crane cabin (include all crane cabins) 400 adj. 19-26 65 g) 60 0,07
Local control room, including
400 adj. 19-26 60 50 0,07
helicopter and ROV control rooms
Switchboard and transformer room,
200 5-35 85 70 0,21
and battery rooms with similar function
Electrical, instrument and telecom
400 5-35 75 60 0,07
rooms
Laboratory, workshops and paint shop 500 19-26 70 b), f) 50 0,07
Stores 300 16-26 70 f) 60 0,07
Toilet / changing rooms 200 20-24 60 50 0,07
Unmanned machine rooms 200 5-35 110 l) 80 0,21
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(av, rms, m/s2)

Temperature
Noise HVAC
Whole body
illuminance
Noise total
min./max.
vibration
Average
LpA (dB)
LpA (dB)
(lux)
( C)
Area/room description
Accommodation
Cabins 150 20-24 d) 45 f) 35 0,04 e)
Central control room, emergency
preparedness room, radio room,
500 adj. 20-24 50 c), f) 40 0,04
bridge, traffic control centre, offices /
meeting room
General recreation areas (e.g. rest
room in accommodation, TV, music 150 20-24 50 f) 40 0,04
and games rooms)
Corridor, vestibule, saloon in
100 20-24 60 50 0,04
accommodation
Dining room, serving area and
300 20-24 55 50 0,04
gymnasium
Scullery and laundry room 300 19-26 75 h) 60 0,07
Laundry work area 300 20-24 65 60 0,07
Galley / hot and cold kitchens / food
500 20-24 60 b) 55 0,04
preparation area
Hospital/sickroom, examination room 500 20-24 45 f) 35 0,04
Notes
a) The limit is defined to achieve reasonable speech intelligibility. Noisy equipment including
combustion intakes/ HVAC intakes, exhaust/ HVAC outlets shall not be positioned close to these
areas. For lifeboat stations/ mustering areas the noise limit is 90 dB(A) and 130 dB(C) PEAK in an
emergency (emergency flaring, depressurisation in the processing facility etc.)
b) The noise limit refers to background noise including ventilation system and external noise
sources, but not manually controlled operations. For these operations, the maximum noise
exposure for a 12 h working day applies.
c) In an emergency, the noise limit for the central control room,emergency preparedness room and
radio room are 60 dB(A).
d) The control system shall allow independent cooling of cabins to 16 °C. Th is shall not be a
thermodynamic design requirement.
e) The vibration limit for cabins and other accommodation areas may comply with ISO 20283-5 [33].
f) For fixed installations, the total noise level requirement shall be 5 dB(A) stricter.
g) For crane cabins, the limit refers to the equivalent sound level to which the crane driver is exposed
during a time period defined by a typical crane duty cycle.
h) For rooms dedicated to coarse pot and pan washers that are unattended when operating, a limit
of 85 dB(A) can be applied.
i) For in-module walkways / access ways (e.g. between skids), a limit equivalent to the adjacent area
applies, provided acceptable PAGA system audibility is maintained.
j) For secondary laydown areas/ in-module laydown areas, and outdoors storage areas, a limit
equivalent to the adjacent area applies, provided acceptable PAGA system audibility is maintained
and that communication with the crane driver remains possible.
k) A noise level of 55 dB(A) can be allowed in offices in work areas.
l) The highest permissible noise limit (110 dB(A)) should only be allowed in connection with brief
inspections or work tasks that are to be carried out in an area where there is no thoroughfare to other
areas. Provisions should be made for deflection of noisy equipment when maintenance or other work
is carried out in the area.
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8 WEAC template
The WEAC shall be issued at predefined project milestones. The WEAC shall include requirements,
specifications, results of calculation and verification measurements and references to relevant studies and
activities. The WEAC shall describe identified problem areas and non-conformities in addition to the status of
adopted improvements.
Contractor should use a suitable software that implement the WEAC system. The WEAC shall be handed over to
operations. In operational phase the WEAC shall be used to document working environment status throughout the
operational phase.
WEAC No: include unique area code

Rev No: Date: Project: DWT CTP
Room/Area name: Area responsible:
Areas/Packages Included:
list all skids and packages located inside area
Mod/Level/Area no. Manning General description of the area:

XXXX
Open: X Partly open: Enclosed:
Task during operation l
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AREA LIMITS

WE Factors Requirements/ Preliminary Predicted at issue As built Status / Notes
limit prediction for construction c
Noise Total
(HVAC)
Vibration
Illumination j
Temperature °C/,
HVAC/air
changes/hour
Types of
hazardous
substances
Related Studies and Analysis
Doc. ID Document Title Description Decision
Status / Notes
Deviation Requests, Technical Queries, and Site Instructions etc.

Doc. ID Document Title Description Status
Notes
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REVISION RECORD SHEET

5.10 DINING ROOM ................................................................................................................................................ 24

5.26.5 External areas .................................................................................................................................... 42

Figure 1 Area Layout

This document is not intended to address installation, drilling or operation activities.

Hull Riser Balcony

Figure 3 FPSO illustration

Contractors document shall be approved by Company.

1.5 Terms and definitions

For other definitions these can be found in the listed references.

For other abbreviations these can be found in the listed references.

1.7 Normative references

2 Management process – activities, verification and validation

2.3 Working environment program

The programme shall contain:

2.4 Competence and participation

2.5 Working Environment Activities

Working Environment Analysing, Verification and Validation. The 4-step approac

WE Analysis WE Verification WE Validation

Figure 4 The 4-step approach

The following subject specific activities shall as minimum be performed:

The deliverables shall include:

2.6 Verification and validation

2.8 Follow up of procurement packages

The deliverables shall include:

2.9 Action tracking register

The follow up system shall include the following features:

Requirement in law, regulation, standards and

3.3 Design requirements

3.3.1 Requirements for access solutions

Access shall be designed in the following order of preference:

1. access direct from ground level or floor

1, 2 or 3 shall be used where access is daily.

3.3.2 Hatches and openings

Going + Twice the rise = 630 mm ± 30 mm

The maximum rise should not exceed 190 mm.

The minimum height of guardrail should be 1100 mm.

For access to machinery, ISO 14122 [29] (all parts) applies.

For access within accommodation refer section 5.26 Traffic areas.

3.3.4 Clearances, safety clearances

3.3.5 Protection against hot and cold surfaces

3.3.6 Maintenance and cleaning

3.3.7 Manual handling

3.3.8 High voltage electrical facilities

3.3.10 Storage of chemicals

Storage tanks for chemicals shall have unique couplings.

Cabinets for gas bottles shall not have thresholds.

3.3.11 Storage and laydown areas

4.2 General requirements

Table 1 – Requirements for material handling

Attachment points for sea fastening of cargo shall be provided.

The general priorities of preference for lifting equipment are as follows:

4.3 Lifting appliances

4.4 Offshore cranes

4.5 Material handling deliverables