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1. GENERAL
Purpose The directive is to ensure that necessary and correct personal protective equipment is available on the installation at all times correct personal protective equipment is used all users of personal protective equipment are given necessary training in the selection and use of personal protective equipment Domain The directive applies to all BP-operated and contracted installations on the Norwegian continental shelf. Onshore facilities or projects where BP Norge have a particular responsibility and which are assessed being part of the petroleum activities Contractors of contracted installations who have a system that satisfies the requirements in this directive, may use their own system provided this has been clarified upon implementation. References The Activities Regulations, section 42 Personal Protective Equipment The Facilities Regulations, section 75 Personlal Protective Equipment Regulations regarding use of personal protective equipment at work The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authoritys regulations Regulations regarding the construction, design and production of personal protective equipment The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authoritys regulations Regulation No. 1263 Jet water washing OMS Risk 3.2 Personal Safety HSE Directive 1 - Work permits HSE Directive 3 - Working at heights HSE Directive 6 - Hazardous material and waste HSE Directive 7 Chemicals HSE Directive 11 Safe Job Analyses BPN Filter guide BPN Glove guide
Definitions and abbreviations Personal protective equipment includes all equipment and accessories to the equipment that the employee uses to protect him/herself against dangerous conditions during work.
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2. RESPONSIBILITY
Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) has the overall responsibility for making sure sufficient personal protective equipment is available at all times making sure that the necessary and correct personal protective equipment is used HSE function (offshore safety officer - OSO) is responsible for giving advice and guidance to ensure that the appropriate personal protective equipment is chosen and that it is correctly used, adjusted, cleaned and maintained Department leaders/ team leaders are responsible for securing necessary and correct use of personal protective equipment while performing work Users are responsible for proper use of necessary personal protective equipment regularly checking his/her personal protective equipment cleaning and maintaining used personal protective equipment replacing damaged or worn personal protective equipment
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Fall arrest equipment shall be cleaned with mild soapy water and hung up to dry. Water jetting is not allowed as it may damage the fibres and seams
5. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Complete respiratory protection Equipment such as o portable compressed air apparatus o airline equipment connected to permanent compressed air supply which gives complete respiratory protection. To be used when necessary for complete protection against the ambience. When entering vessels/closed rooms, complete respiratory equipment must be used as stated in Entry in HSE directive no. 2 Entry. Users of complete respiratory protection equipment must have undergone necessary training and be familiar with the use of such equipment. Users who have a beard must only use overpressure masks. Air line apparatus can be connected to the instrument air system provided that o the instrument air system is protected against suffocating/toxic gases entering the system o an approved filter is installed between the instrument air outlet and hose connection Partial respiratory protection Use the BPN Filter guide to select the correct mask and filter Filter masks may only be used as protective gear towards dust Combo masks may be used as protective gear towards gasses if the adm. norms (cf. directive regarding entry) is not violated and O2-content is larger than 20.9 volume % in closed areas / tanks Filter masks must not be worn by personnel with beard. For example: Personnel performing mud mixing entailing dust can use filter mask P3-type Personnel performing sampling of oil, produced water or other chemicals can use AP3-filer Personnel working in the mud treatment area for shale shaker replacements and control of tanks can use combo mask with AP3-filter when the mud in the system holds a high temperature entailing vapours
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Recommendations for use of ear protection and limited periods of work in noisy areasr Simple earmuffs are to be used in all areas where the noise level exceeds 80 dBA. Double ear protection (earmuffs and ear plugs) is to be used in all areas where the noise level exceeds 95 dBA. Reduced periods of stay are to be introduced in all areas where the noise level exceeds 90 dBA. In addition to area noise, one must take into account the self-made noise when it comes to maximum period of stay and protection. In need of noise breaks, it must also be taken into account self-made noise. Noise from the angle grinder, cutting torch, high-pressure spray equipment, pneumatic tools, sandblast equipment, needle gun etc., for certain personnel groups constitute a significant contribution to the total noise dose during a 12-hour shifts. Consideration should be given to noise exposure in the choice of working method, hand tools and machines. Selection of low noise processing methods and the use of low-noise tools must be sought.
Area noise dB(A) Max. period of stay* Ear protection
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Staying in such areas is not recommended time hours per shift** 2 hours per shift** 6 hours per shift** 6 hours per shift** 12 hours per shift** No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions
Staying in such areas is not recommended Both earmuffs and ear plugs Both earmuffs and ear plugs Both earmuffs and ear plugs Earmuffs Earmuffs Earmuffs No requirements No requirements
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95-100 90-95 85-90 80-85 75-80 < 75
* If an employee has reached his/her maximum period of stay for one day, he/she is to work in areas that are not defined as noisy zones only (i.e. in areas where the noise level is lower than 80dB(A)) for the rest of the work day. **Noise levels >95dB: the maximum period stay may be reduced if the noise frequency, the ear protections noise muffling qualities, the type
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of work or other working environment elements dictate a further reduction of the period of stay based on the above-listed values. Recommendations regarding muffling values for use of ear protection: When using ear protection, the following muffling values can be used (ref. SINUS): Communication headset: 8 dB(A) Normal ear protection (ear muffs): 10 dB(A) Form-cast ear plugs / normal ear plugs can give an additional noise reduction of approximately 5 dB(A) The use of ear protection will depend on the type of glasses used and noise frequency, among other things. Recommendation for selection of ear protection if need for change (damage/worn-out) Earmuffs: Peltor H79, Peltor Optime III , Peltor H540 Form-cast ear plugs: Elacin, Duocom or Clear Sound with filter RC15 Those who need to have communication, and who has experience with the use of Elacin ear plugs, wish communication in the ear plug, should use Duocom ear plug (for right of left ear, with filter ML01). Provision of form-cast ear plugs: For provision of form-cast ear plugs contact team leader for clarification of noise in connection with the work and a cost code. Health advisor offshore will assist with casting or a reference for casting.
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