Haltech Testing Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(A) About Us
Company Profile 1
Corporate Mission Statement 2
Corporate Objectives 3
Guiding Principles & Objectives 4
(B) Health & Safety
Policy Statement 5
Haltech Testing Inc. Guiding Principles 6
Petroleum Industry Guiding Principles 7
1.0 Introduction 9
1.0 Introduction to Health, Safety & Environmental Program 9
1.1 Due Diligence Statement 9
1.2 To Do A Hazard Assessment 10
1.3 Three Keys to Safety 10
2.0 Responsibility for Safety and Health 11
2.1 Senior Management 11
2.2 Supervisor 11
2.3 Employees 12
2.4 Contractors 12
2.5 Visitors 12
3.0 Inspection Policy 13
3.1 Purpose 13
3.2 Policy 13
3.3 Responsibility 13
List of Schedules & Forms 14
4.0 Hazard Identification and Control 15
4.1 Trucking Hazard Identification, Assessment & Control 16
4.1.1 Hazardous Goods Identification 16
4.1.2 Hazardous Goods Assessment 16
. . . storage 17
. . . H2S 18
4.1.3 Hazardous Goods Control 19
4.1.4 Road Hazard Assessment & Control 19
4.2 Shop Hazard Identification, Assessment & Control 20
4.0 Hazard Identification and Control - Continued
4.2.1 Machinery, Tools & Equipment 20
4.2.2 Safety Equipment 21
4.2.3 Handling of Chemicals & Airborne Contaminants 21
4.2.4 Cranes and Overhead Work 22
4.2.5 Welding Gases & Guns 22
4.2.6 Storage 22
4.2.7 Entry / Exits 23
4.2.8 Injury or Sickness 23
4.3 Procedures for Working On Tanks In Shop 24
4.3.1 Introduction 24
4.3.2 Procedures 24
4.4 Worksite Hazard Assessment & Control 28
5.0 Safety Rules and Work Procedures 29
5.1 Safety Rules 29
5.2 Standard Work Procedures 31
5.2.1 Pre-Trip Service and Safety Inspection 31
5.2.2 Placards of Vehicle 31
5.2.3 En Route Inspection and Safety Check 31
5.2.4 Air Brakes 32
5.2.5 Driving as a Professional 32
5.2.6 Employee/Contractor Training & Orientation 32
5.2.7 Equipment 33
5.2.8 Equipment, Tools and Materials 33
5.2.9 Excess Head and Facial Hair 33
5.2.10 Firearms 33
5.2.11 Heating 34
5.2.12 Housekeeping/Right-Of-Way/Behavior 34
5.2.13 Alcohol & Drugs 34
5.2.14 Ladders 35
5.2.15 Lifting 35
5.2.16 Maintenance & Lockout Program 36
5.2.17 Permits and Completion of Documents 37
5.2.18 Personnel Safety 37
5.2.19 Public Relations & Highway Courtesy 37
5.2.20 Right to Refuse Unsafe Work 38
5.2.21 Safety Belts and Lifelines 38
5.2.22 Scaffolds and Platforms 38
5.2.23 Smoking 39
5.2.24 Tire Chains 39
5.0 Safety Rules and Work Procedures - Continued
5.2.25 Towing 39
5.2.26 Welding 39
5.2.37 WHMIS 40
5.2.28 Worksite Ergonomics 40
5.2.29 Modified Work 42
5.2.30 Working in Extreme Conditions 42
5.2.31 Fatigue Management 42
5.3 Personal Protective Equipment 44
5.3.1 Head Wear 44
5.3.2 Clothing & Body Protection 44
5.3.3 Foot Wear 44
5.3.4 Eye Protection 44
5.3.5 Hearing Protection 45
5.3.6 Personal Monitors & Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus 45
5.3.7 Special Health Considerations 45
5.4 Enforcement 46
5.4.1 Description of Driving Offences 46
5.4.2 Description of Speeding Offences 47
Code of Practice: P.P.E. Program 48
6.0 Legislative Compliance 53
6.1 Employee Responsibility 53
6.2 Housekeeping 53
6.3 Working Around Moving Parts 54
6.4 Eye Protection 54
6.5 Respiratory Protection 54
6.6 Working At Heights Above Ground 54
6.7 Confined Spaces 54
6.8 Working Alone 55
6.9 Hazardous Waste 55
6.10 Workplace Violence & Harassment 55
7.0 Training ______57
7.1 Employee and Contractor Training 57
7.2 Employee and Contractor Orientation 58
7.3 Driver Violations 58
List of Schedules & Forms 59
8.0 Communications 61
8.1 Communications System 61
8.2 Safety Meetings 61
8.3 Project Safety Meetings 62
List of Schedules & Forms 63
9.0 Accident/Incident Reporting 65
9.1 Incident and Accident Reporting 65
9.2 Incident and Accident Investigation & Follow-Up
9.2.1 Purpose 66
9.2.2 Policy 66
9.2.3 Responsibilities 66
List of Schedules & Forms 67
10.0 Environmental Policy 69
(C) Emergency Response Plan
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS pgs 75 76
1. Emergency Response Plan Goal 77
2. Training 77
3. Potential Emergencies 77
4. Action 78
5. Emergency Response Plan – Spills 80
6. Emergency Response Plan – Fires 81
7. Emergency Response Plan – H2S 83
8. Emergency Response Plan – Natural Disasters 84
Emergency 1st Aid see Procedures – MediumRisk– Tab #6
Procedures
High Risk
1. Confined Space – Entry2. Confined Space – Leave
3. Confined Space – Prepare to Enter
4. Handling Rodents or droppings
5. Install Blinds and Blanks
6. Labeling Hazardous Products
7. Operation of Dreager Pump / Tube
8. Operating around Power lines
9. Operation of SCBA/SABA
10. P-Tank Purge
11. Pressure Problems: Troubleshooting
12. Tubular Hydrate Identification and Removal
Medium Risk
1. Blow-down Float & Alarm Columns
2. Building Entry
3. Burner Lighting
4. Check Zero on Dry Flow Meter
5. Climbing Fixed Ladder on Tanks
6. Emergency First Aid and Situations
7. Flowing Oil Well: Troubleshoot
8. Fuel Gas / Utility Gas Systems: Operate
9. Gas Well: Trouble Shoot
10. Gauge Tanks Safely
11. Igniting Flare Tip
12. Lubricate Gear Mechanism on a Sr. Daniels Orfice Charger
13. Maintain Dry Flow Meter
14. Operating Daniels Junior Orfice Charger
15. Operation of Gastec Pump / Tube
16. P-Tank and Flare Stack Initial Setup
17. Putting Flow Oil Well on Stream
18. Shipping Procedures
Medium Risk con’t
19. Texstream Injection Chemical Pump
20. Tool Care and Handling
21. Use of Portable Extension Ladders
22. Use of Step Ladders
23. Vent / Flair System: Troubleshoot
24. Wells Take Pressure Survey
25. Working in a Hot Environment
26. Working in Cold Weather
Low Risk
1. Above Ground Storage Tank Inspection2. Above & Below Ground Storage Tank Inspection Checklist
3. Battery Jump Start & Boost
4. Bump Testing & Calibration: Using BW Microdock II
5. Catalytic Heaters: Operate
6. Centrifuge Test for Oil BS&W cut
7. Change Dry Flow Meter Charts
8. Changing a Flat Tire
9. Cheater Cord Procedures
10. Dry Flow Meters: Troubleshooting
11. Electric Heat Trace – Operate
12. Flowing Oil Well: Perform Routine Check
13. Fuel Gas System Check
14. Fuel Gas System - Troubleshoot
15. Housekeeping
16. Inspect and Clean SCBA/SABA
17. Installation of Bolted and Threaded Connections
18. Maintaining Instrument Air Compressor
19. Performing Monthly Fire Extinguisher Check
20. Lockout Energy Sources
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Haltech Testing Inc.
Haltech Testing Inc.www.haltechtesting.com
780 – 864 – 0153
COMPANY PROFILE
Ø Haltech Testing Inc. takes pride in supplying a wide variety of reliable,
quality oil and gas well production testing equipment and personnel.
Ø Haltech Testing Inc. is owned and operated by Hal Keith and Lon Urness.
Ø The main office is located in Bay Tree, Alberta.
Ø The primary function is to provide exceptional well testing personnel
that are trained in new well completions, frac recovery, clean-up tests,
and inline production testing and sound equipment to get the job done
efficiently and safely.
Ø Haltech Testing Inc. was formed in 2003 as the result of increased
demand for oilfield services in the area.
Ø Haltech Testing Inc. currently operates five well testing units.
(includes p-tank, flare stack and office trailer)
CORPORATE MISSION STATEMENT
To provide superior service, in a safe and cost effective manner, with sound equipment and exceptional personnel, while complying with Environmental and Industry Standards.
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Hal Keith
President, Haltech Testing Inc.
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Lon Urness
Sec/Treas, Haltech Testing Inc.
Corporate Objectives
1. Provide a safe and efficient work environment.
2. Promote job security.
3. Set goals to stimulate personal and company
growth.
Guiding Principles to Achieve Our Objectives
1. Empower individuals to take ownership of
ideas that improve the company’s operating policies and procedures.
2. Maintain constructive relationships
between employees, peers and managers.
3. Lead by example.
4. Reinforce positive attitudes.
5. Focus on the situation or behavior, and not
on the individual.
6. Meet with customers on a regular basis to
ensure quality control.
HEALTH & Safety Policy Statement
HALTECH TESTING INC., at all staff levels, is committed to employing responsible management practices that will result in protecting the health and safety of employees, customers, contractors and the public.
To achieve this goal, HALTECH TESTING INC. will:
Ø Comply with or exceed applicable government regulations and industry standards for health, safety and environmental protection.
Ø Develop and train supervisors to ensure compliance with approved safe operating practices as they are responsible for enforcing the company health and safety program.
Ø Supervisors are responsible for enforcing the company health and safety program.
Ø Educate, train and motivate employees to conduct their activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Ø Minimize the consequences of emergency events by ensuring prompt and effective response.
Ø Require that all employees and contractors perform their duties in accordance with company standards.
Ø Develop, implement and maintain emergency response plans appropriate for our operations.
Ø Maintain regular health and safety monitoring and reporting practices.
Ø Provide on an on-going basis, sufficient resources to ensure that employees are fully informed of health, safety and environmental requirements.
Ø Be sensitive and responsive to public concerns regarding our business activities.
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Hal Keith Date
President
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Lon Urness Date
Sec/Treasurer
HALTECH TESTING INC. Guiding Principles
HALTECH TESTING INC.s’ management believes that a healthy and safe work environment for all employees and contractors is vitally important to the successful operation of our business. Employees and management must jointly make reasonable efforts to provide such a work environment.
WE BELIEVE THAT:
Known operational risks must be avoided or controlled to prevent injuries, work related illnesses, fires, property damage and other losses as an integral part of our business.
Management and employees are jointly responsible and held accountable for ensuring, creating and maintaining a safe workplace, establishing and following health and safety programs, furnishing and using proper equipment, furnishing and using procedures and training.
Employees and contractors are responsible for complying with all applicable health and safety and environmental laws and regulations and with company rules and procedures as a condition of employment. It is expected that employees and contractors will work safely and show equal concern for health and safety of their co-workers and that all incidents will be reported and investigated.
Excellence in health and safety performance is achieved through the support and active participation of all employees.
PETROLEUM INDUSTRY GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR WORKER SAFETY
We, the members of the petroleum industry have a responsibility to protect all workers engaged in its activities from personal injury and health hazards.
Responsibility
The prime contractor, is responsible for coordination and general supervision of all activities at the work site, including activities carried out by contractors, sub-contractors, service companies and suppliers. While all parties have a responsibility to promote safety, the prime contractor must recognize its’ leadership role in promoting worker health and safety on the basis that is has the greatest power to influence work site situations. It is the responsibility of workers and employers to refuse to perform unsafe work practices.
Priority
Activities will be conducted on the basis that safety of all personnel is of vital importance, whether those personnel are employed by an operating company, a contractor, a sub-contractor, a service company, or a supplier.
Recognition
The process of selecting contractors, sub-contractors, service companies and suppliers, and the administration of contracts, will include recognition and support of good safety performance. Support and recognition based on good safety performance will also be provided by all employers to their employees.
Improvement
The operating company, in cooperation with service companies within the industry will promote methods and practices that have potential for improving safety performance.
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1.0 Introduction
This Safety Handbook for Employees and Contractors outlines minimum safety and health expectations for employees, contractors and consultants while present at the owner’s work sites or engaged in any activity on behalf of the owners.
Its contents are supplement to the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations, other applicable laws and regulations and various industry codes and documents. Standards applicable to the work being performed will be required for all contracted work or for Haltech Testing Inc.’s service orders, including those for supply and installation of materials.
In the event of a conflict between the language of a contract and the guidelines, the applicable potions of the CAPP Petroleum Industry Contractor Safety Checklist shall take precedence.
1.1 Due Diligence Statement
DEFINITIONS
‘dangerous occurrence’ . . . . . also considered as a near-miss incident
‘driver’ ...... may include operators
‘employee’ . . . . . may include contractors
‘tailgate safety meeting’ ...... considered the same as a ‘worksite hazard assessment’
‘vehicle’ ...... may include trailer units and/or equipment; and
‘worksite hazard assessment’...... considered the same as a ‘tailgate safety meeting’
HAZARD: Any circumstances or conditions, which poses the risk of an incident.
INCIDENT: Any unplanned and unwanted event, which results in damage or injury, or
which could have resulted in damage or injury.
HAZARD ASSESSMENT: See Section 4.0 of Haltech Testing Inc.’s HSE Program
INSPECTION: See Section 3.0 of Haltech Testing Inc.’s HSE Program
A HAZARD ASSESSMENT, also called a job safety analysis (JSA), is a careful analysis of the potential hazards associated with a particular task and/or an entire job-site.
Every new job or change at a job calls for hazard assessment and controls put in place by evaluating the degree of risk and exposure. Tools to assess include
· Inspection and/or testing.
· Observation by trained individuals.
· Investigations of incidents and near misses.
· Interviewing workers and reviewing records.
Analyze the risk by determining:
· Consequences – outcome of an incident
· Exposure – interaction with hazard
· Probability – likelihood that consequences will occur once individual is exposed
Controlling the hazard to prevent harm to workers:
· At the source (Engineered)
· Between the source and the worker (administrative) and/or
· At the worker (PPE)