Method Statement For Cs Casing Pipe Girth Weld Coating & Abrasive Blasting

GULF EXCELLENT GROUP
JAFURAH UPSTREAM PIPELINES AND WELLS TIE-IN

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CONTRACTOR NO.6600050464 (IK) JOB No. 240812
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CUSTOMER: SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY DOC NO. GEG- 000-ZA-E-03240
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PLANT LOCATION: JAFURAH - KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA Sh. 1 of 27 REV. B
METHOD STATEMENT FOR CS CASING PIPE GIRTH WELD

COATING & ABRASIVE BLASTING
CONTRACT NO.: 6600050464 (IK) BI/JO NO.: 240812

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR: SNAMPROGETTI ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING CO.LTD
CONTRACTOR review result 1: Approved 4: Not Applicable

2: Approved with comments
by
3: Rejected
Department Date Name Designation Signature
Nayab Alam
Technical Discipline 1 2 3 4 16-Apr-2024

Nayab A. C.E. Nayab AlamIdocument
am approving this
2024.04.16 10:59:23+03'00'
Field Engineering Dept. 1 2 3 4

Digitally signed by Santo Censabella
HSE Dept. 1 2 3 4 Santo Censabella

DN: cn=Santo Censabella, o=HSE,
ou=Snamprogetti E&C Co Ltd,
23/03/24 Santo C HSE email=santo.censabella@saipem.com, c=SA

Date: 2024.03.23 15:48:22 +03'00'
QA/QC Dept. 1 2 3 4 23-Mar-2024 Sajjad.P QCS Coating
1: Approved 4: Not Applicable

2: Approved with comments 5: Revise & Re-submit
COMPANY 3: Rejected
review result by Date Name Signature
1 2 3 4 5
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A IFA Nov- IFA Name Name Name Name Name
2023
MAHTAB MD NAEEM JEFFERY ATEF
JAWAD ALI
ALAM GUZMAN SHAHZAD
Designation PROJECT CONST. HSE QA/QC PROJECT
ENGINEER MANAGER SUPERVISOR Manager MANAGER
Prepared
REV Status Date Revision By Checked HSE REVIEW Checked By Approved by
Memo By
Saipem Classification - General Use


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Amendments and Revisions
Revision Date Pages Description CONTRACTOR Rep.
Issued for Review & Approval

A 28-Nov-2023 27
Issued for Review & Approval

B 16-Dec-2023 27


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................. 5
2. SCOPE OF WORK................................................................................................................ 5
3. REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 COMPANY REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: ........................................................................... 5
3.2 CONTRACTOR REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: .................................................................... 6
3.3 SUBCONTRACTOR REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: ............................................................ 7
4. DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS ................................................................ 7
4.1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................ 7
4.2 ACRONYMS .......................................................................................................................... 7
5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY .......................................................................................... 8
6. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 11
6.2 Handling and Storage of Coating Materials ................................................................... 11
6.3 Abrasive GMA Garnet Materials & Blasting ................................................................... 12
6.4 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................... 12
6.5 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................... 12
6.6 General Safety Requirements. ......................................................................................... 12
6.7 Abrasive Blasting Equipment. ......................................................................................... 14
6.8 Abrasive Blasting the Exterior or tank/Vessels in Service........................................... 14
6.9 Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 14
6.10 Coating personnel Qualifications ................................................................................... 15
6.11 PAINTING & COATING SCHEDULE ................................................................................ 15
7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 16
7.1 Fire and Explosion Prevention: ....................................................................................... 16
7.2 Flammablility Hazards of Coating Materials: ................................................................. 16
7.3 Ventilation: ......................................................................................................................... 16
7.4 Health Hazards Associated with coating:....................................................................... 17
7.5 Equipment Hazards ........................................................................................................... 17
7.6 Abrasive Blasting (including automated equipment) ................................................... 18
7.7 Solvent Cleaning ............................................................................................................... 18
7.8 Coating Preparation and Equipment Cleaning .............................................................. 18


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7.9 Airless Spray Coating Application .................................................................................. 18

8. BLASTING AND COATING EQUIPMENTS: ..................................................................... 19
9. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: ......................................................................................... 19
10. SURFACE WORK SITE PREPARATION: ......................................................................... 19
11. PAINTING COATING APPLICATION ................................................................................ 21
12. REPAIR PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................... 25
13. HOLIDAY TESTING ............................................................................................................ 26
14. FILM THICKNESS MEASUREMENT: ............................................................................... 27
15. INSPECTION EQUIPMENT: ............................................................................................... 27
12 ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................................. 27


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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this method statement is to describe the sequence of activities and to outline the
general requirements and project specification for weld joint liquid epoxy coating( APCS-113A) for
buried pipeline and repair of pipe parent coating (FBE) in JAFURAH UPSTREAM PIPELINES AND
WELLS TIEIN PROJECT northe and south area ,and to ensure that work is carried out in accordance
with project drawings ,specifications and other prohject applicable procedures.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The method statements shall cover the coating application procedure on all field girth weld joints of
buried CS Casing pipe including repair of pipe parent coating (FBE) under the scope of JAFURAH
UPSTREAM PIPELINES AND WELLS TIE-IN PROJECT
3. REFERENCES
The work will be performed in comply with the Contractual requirements and here is listed below
some reference documents from COMPANY, COTRACTOR & SUBCONTRACTOR.
3.1 COMPANY REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
Sl. Document No. Document Title

No.
1 SAEP-316 Performance qualification of coating personnel
2 SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements
3 SAES-B-067 Safety Identification and safety Colors
4 SAES-H-001 Coating Selection and Application Requirements for Industrial Plants
and equipment
5 SAES-H-002 Internal & external coatings for steel pipelines & piping
6 SAES-L-450 Construction of on land & near shore pipelines
7 SAES-L-410 Design of pipelines
8 SAES-H-002V Approved Saudi Aramco Data Sheets
9 SAES-H-101 Approved Protective Coating System for Industrial Plants & Equipment
10 SAES-H-101V Approved Saudi Aramco Data Sheets - Paints and Coatings
11 SAES-H-102 Safety Requirements for Coating Applications
12 09-SAMSS-113 The Requirements of External Liquid Coatings for Buried pipelines and
Piping (APCS-113A)
13 09-SAMSS-60 Packaging Requirements for Coatings
14 SATIP-H-002-06 Renovation & repair coating for submerged service-APCS-113A
15 SAIC-H-2010 Review qualification-coating personnel certification
16 SAIC-H-2024 Material verification & visual inspection
17 SAIC-H-2025 Storage, handling of paints & abrasive


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18 SAIC-H-2049 Inspection of APCS-113A coating application

19 SAIC-H-2050 Final coating inspection & testing (Visual & DFT)
20 SAIC-H-2016 Holiday testing
21 SSPC-PA2 SSPC Method of Measurement of DFT Thickness Magnetic gauge
22 SSPC-SP1 Solvent Cleaning
23 SSPC-SP2 Hand Tool Cleaning
24 SSPC-SP3 Power Tool Cleaning
25 SSPC-SP10 Near White Blast Cleaning
26 SATIP-H-002-02 External FBE Coating of Field Welded Joint
27 NACE SP 0490 Holiday Detection of FBE External Coating
28 SAES-B-064 Onshore and near shore Pipeline Safety
29 GI- 0002. 100 Work Permit System
30 GI – 1021-000 Street and Road Closure, Excavation, Reinstatement
31 GI 6.021 Safety Requirements for Abrasive Blast Cleaning
32 GI 150.001 Asbestos Hazard Management
33 GI 1780.001, Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators
34 Guide No. 06-002- Saudi Aramco Safety Management Guide
2008
35 Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual 5th edition
36 Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Administrative Requirements (CSAR)
3.2 CONTRACTOR REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
Sl. No Document No. Document Title

1 000-ZA-E-085300 Contractor Site Safety Program
2 000-ZA-E-85303 Emergency Response Plan
3 000-ZA-E-85307 Heat Stress Management Plan
4 000-ZA-E-09602 Contractor Project Quality Control Plan – Construction
5 000-ZA-E-85305 Journey management Plan
6 000-ZA-E-85312 Project HSE Requirements for Subcontractors
7 000-ZA-E-85304 Permit To Work Procedure
8 000-ZA-E-02598 External field joint coating


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3.3 SUBCONTRACTOR REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
Sl. No Document No. Document Title

1 GEG-000-ZA-E-03283 HSE Plan
2 GEG-000-ZA-E-03224 Emergency Response Plan
GEG-000-ZA-E-03242 Project Quality Plan
3 GEG-000-ZA-E-03212 Special Procedure for Coating for Girth Weld CS Casing
Pipes
4. DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS
4.1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
COMPANY Saudi Arabian Oil Company
CONTRACTOR Snamprogetti Engineering & Contracting Co. Ltd.
SUBCONTRACTOR Gulf Excellent Group
DOCUMENTS All incoming and outgoing correspondence (letters, faxes,

telexes, e- mail, minutes of meetings), and Technical
Documents.
PROJECT DOCUMENTS Created and issued by the CONTRACTOR, include the

following documents.
Any document produced by a member of the

CONTRACTOR team and needed for the execution of the
CONTRACTOR’s scope, or which is a formal document
required for submission to COMPANY or any other third
party in the frame of the PROJECT, under the terms of the
MAIN CONTRACT.
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS Drawings, calculations, specifications, procedures, technical

reports, etc.
4.2 ACRONYMS
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
B/L Battery Limit
CIV Civil
CLSM Controlled Low Strength Material
CSI Contractor Supplied Item


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CONTRACTOR : Snamprogetti Engineering & Contracting Co. Ltd.
SUBCOTRACTOR : Gulf Excellent Group (GEG)
ITP : Inspection Test Plan
JSA : Job Safety Analysis
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
LUP : Land Use Permit
MS : Method Statement
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
PQP : Project Quality Plan
PWR : Permit to Work Receiver
QA/QC : Quality Assurance/Quality Control
QCP : Quality Control Plan
RFI : Request for Inspection
SACMS : Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual
SAES : Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
SAEP : Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures
SATIP : Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plan
SOW : Scope of Work
IFA : Issued for Approval
IFR : Issued for Review
IFC : Issued for Construction
5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY
S/N Job Title Responsibility

1 Project Manager Provide resources to implement the work in accordance
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2 Construction Manager Execute construction plan in accordance with approved

drawings.
3 Site Superintendent Directly coordinate with the Construction manager,
conducting daily construction meeting discussing the
plan & production goal. Have an authority to stop the
work if working condition is unsafe.
4 Site Supervisor Supervisor shall coordinate with Foreman to execute
the works as per planned schedule, design &
specifications.Strictly to follow the procedures in the
method statement and risk analysis.
Ensure that all recommended PPE are available for the
workers, staff and visitors and that all risk control
measures are known to the workers through daily
Toolbox talks.Authority to stop ongoing activities if
found unsafe work practices. Giving direct order and
clear instruction to all Foreman, specifying target goal
production and safety. Have an authority to stop the
work if working condition is unsafe. Supervisor shall be
all the time at site, or his delegate. Work shall not be
carried out without the presence of supervisor or his
delegate.
5 Coating Crew supervisor Giving specific job assignment to coating crew, assign
equipment and tool to maximize production output and
implement safety precaution requirements.
Responsible for the direct execution of the work with
the compliance with this procedure and applicable
Saudi Aramco Standards.
6 Safety Officer Implement Saudi Aramco safety requirements and
ensure safe working environment at all times. Have an
authority to stop the work if working condition is unsafe.
7 QA/QC Inspector Coordinate with Contractor QC Department; prepare RFI
and ensure quality compliance to approved project’s
quality control plan.
Responsible for performing pre-inspections, in-process
and post inspections as per Saudi Aramco Standards
and SATIP.
8 Coating Applicators Responsible for the coating application as required
according to Saudi Aramco Standards.
9 Quantity Surveyor Track daily progress and report the progress to Project
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10 Work Permit Receiver Shall ensure that, they are holding valid Saudi Aramco
/Receiving certified work permit receivers card and a work permit
Authority has been obtained from Saudi Aramco Operation (WP
issuer) prior to start any construction activities. The
criteria of work permit like; Hot, Cold, Release,
Confined Space (Entry), permit, etc. shall be
determined in accordance with CSM and SA work
permit guidelines/General Instructions (GI), etc
For green filed area no Saudi Aramco WP is applicable
Should have CONTRACTOR performing and receiving
authority card.
11 Performing authority Shall obtain the proper work permit (e.g., hot work
permit, cold work permit or confined space entry permit,
etc.).
Ensure that all work permits are in place before any
work activity commences.
Ensure that where other persons are involved in the
task, they fully understand the scope of the work and
the hazards and controls for the job by holding a
toolbox talk meeting.
Provide the culture to “STOP the Job” if anyone feels
unsafe
Ensure that only personnel authorized by the Permit
participate in the work and no unauthorized
interference takes place.
Ensure that all controls are applied prior to
commencing task.
Ensure that only work covered within the scope of the
Permit takes place.
Ensure that lessons learned from the job are captured.
Ensure that where there are any deviations from the
initial Permit conditions the work will be stopped and
reassessed.
Ensure that the worksite is kept in a clean and safe
condition both during and upon completion of the job.
Advance the permit Job Complete or Job Incomplete
once the job has been finished and the worksite made
safe.
Ensure adequate handovers take place at shift and
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6. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1.1 Blasting and coating shall not be performed if one or more of the following conditions exist
unless the coating is specifically formulated for the averted condition (except in case novel
technology applied):
• The substrate temperature is less than 10°C or more than the temperature limit given
in the applicable Saudi Aramco Data Sheet.
• The substrate contains oil, grease, dirt, loose coating, loose rust, or other surface
contaminants.
• The substrate temperature is less than 3°C (5°F) above the dew point.
• Adverse weather conditions exist such as, but not restricted to, the following:
a) Wind is strong enough to blow sand, salt spray, or other foreign matter onto the surface
being coated.
b) Wind is strong enough to cause dry spray or to disturb the spray pattern when
application is otherwise seriously by spray gun.
6.1.2 When required, solvent cleaning shall be carried out in accordance with SSPC-SP1. Do not
use kerosene, diesel, or other degreasers that leave an oily film unless the surface is
subsequently cleaned with a non-greasy solvent or cleaner such SAP m/n 1000186759 (s/n
26-854-642), m/n 1000022130 (s/n 45-605-875) and m/n 45-605-875/880 (s/n 1000022131).
6.1.3 Operating conditions shall refer to type of service, maximum operating temperature, and
maximum operating pressure as minimum. Other relevant information such as involvement of
steam cleaning (steam out) shall also be provided. Operating parameters shall be preferred
over design parameters during coating selection.
6.1.4 For service / operating / exposure /application conditions not covered by the SAES-H
standards but are involved with the item/s to be coated, the approved coating manufacturer of
the selected coating or coating system shall be requested to confirm in writing the suitability of
their product/s to the concerned conditions. A formal letter shall be submitted to the end-user
regarding the suitability confirmation including a 5-year minimum coating performance
warranty based on the involved conditions prior to the purchase and application of the coating
or coating system. Relevant 3rd party laboratory tests report shall be provided together with
the letter as proof of the confirmed suitability.
6.1.5 Airless spray shall be the acceptable method of application for APCS-113A. Brush application
shall only be used for touch-up repair, Max brush size shall not be greater than 125mm.
6.1.6 The use of rollers shall not be allowed.
6.2 Handling and Storage of Coating Materials
Coatings and thinners shall be stored in well-ventilated buildings at storage temperatures as

recommended in the Manufacturer's data sheet.
6.2.1 Coating materials used at construction sites must be covered with appropriate canvas,
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6.2.2 Temperature sensitive and self-polymerization coating materials must be stored in air-
conditioned storage area to maintain the temperature as recommended in the Manufacturer's
data sheet.
6.2.3 Coatings shall not be used from a container showing a sign of leakage.
6.2.4 Coatings which have exceeded the shelf life given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheet (SAES-H-
002V) shall be set aside and must not be used unless written authorization to the contrary is
given by the Consulting Services Department.
6.3 Abrasive GMA Garnet Materials & Blasting
6.3.1 The reference standards for surface preparation are ISO 8501, ISO 8502, ISO 8503, ISO
8504 and SSPC-SP surface preparation standards refrence CSM Part 2.
6.3.2 The type of abrasive to be used shall be determined by the degree of cleanliness and surface
profile requirements as specified in the particular APCS. Silica Sand as abrasive material is
prohibited in Saudi Aramco as per GI-0006.021 requirements.
6.3.3 Abrasive materials specification and qualification requirements shall be in accordance with
ISO 11126 and ISO 11127 series.
6.3.4 Recycling systems of abrasives shall be permitted only in shops provided that the recycled
abrasives shall have same quality and performance required by this standard.
6.4 PURPOSE
This chapter describes minimum safety requirements for abrasive blasting.
6.5 REFERENCES
➢ Saudi Aramco (SA) General Instructions (GIs):

➢ GI 2.100, Work Permit System
➢ GI 2.709, Gas Testing Procedure
➢ GI 6.021, Safety Requirements for Abrasive Blast Cleaning
➢ GI 150.001, Asbestos Hazard Management
➢ GI 1780.001, Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators
➢ SA Engineering Procedure (SAEP):
➢ SAEP-316, Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel
6.6 General Safety Requirements.
6.6.1 Abrasive blasting activities shall be performed in accordance with GI 6.021 and CSM volume
II.
6.6.2 In project required areas, abrasive blasting shall be conducted in accordance with GI
2.100.and contractor work permit procedure Abrasive blasting is considered HOT WORK and
gas tests shall be performed if required as per GI 2.709 prior to initiating abrasive blasting
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6.6.3 All abrasive blaster shall be trained and approved from Saudi Aramco
6.6.4 Abrasive blasting operators for industrial coatings applications shall be tested and certified by
a Certified Coatings Inspector (Level II) in accordance with SAEP-316.
6.6.5 Silica sand is an extremely hazardous abrasive material. The use of silica sand for abrasive
blasting operations shall be prohibited at all SA facilities and SA project and construction sites.
Safer alternative blasting agents are available and shall be used (e.g., aluminum oxide grit,
fruit kernels or synthetic abrasives).
6.6.6 Combustible abrasives (e.g., nut shells) capable of forming explosive mixtures with air shall
not be used.
6.6.7 Supplied Air from compressors for breathing shall be inspected every after three months, and
maintained in accordance with Chapter III-2, Mechanical and Heavy Equipment of the CSM,
6.6.8 Breathing air compressors shall be properly placed to prevent contaminants from entering the
compressor intake (e.g., upwind of any internal combustion engines).
6.6.9 Abrasive blasting operators shall wear an air supplied- hood type air respirator, approved for
abrasive blasting operations by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration
6.6.10 Abrasive blasting breathing air equipment shall include a high-efficiency breathing air filter and
water/oil traps before the filter in the breathing air delivery system to remove moisture, oil mist
and particulates. Continuous inline carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring with an audible alarm
shall be provided for oil lubricating breathing air compressors, as the filter does not remove
CO.
6.6.11 Breathing air filters shall be periodically checked and replaced as recommended by the
manufacturer, but not less than every three months or sooner if objectionable odors become
noticeable or if the filter begins to pass moisture. Water/oil traps shall be checked and drained
daily.F
6.6.12 Other workers in or near the work area shall wear a high-efficiency dustfilter respirator
approved by NIOSH/MSHA (or equivalent organization) for the airborne contaminants likely to
occur from abrasive blasting operations and handling of abrasive blasting media
6.6.13 Hearing protection shall be provided to all personnel in areas near abrasive blasting
operations where noise levels exceed 85 decibels (dBA). Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) of this manual.
6.6.14 Abrasive blasting operators shall wear other needed personal protective equipment (PPE),
including leather or neoprene gloves, leather or neoprene apron, hearing protection, safety
glasses, safety shoes and coveralls. Other PPE may be required depending upon the work
being performed. See Chapter I-3, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
6.6.15 Prior to abrasive blasting operations on any in-service, pressure-containing equipment (e.g.,
piping, tank, vessel), nondestructive testing or other methods shall be performed to determine
that the wall thickness is adequate for abrasive blasting.
6.6.16 An abrasive blasting nozzle shall never be pointed at any person or part of the operator’s
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6.6.17 If the work includes removal or disturbance of asbestos-containing materials, all requirements
in GI 150.001 shall be complied with.
6.6.18 All the area shall be full barricaded along with work related sign boards.
6.6.19 Emergency vehicle shall be available at the site.
6.6.20 At least two First aiders shall be in the team.
6.7 Abrasive Blasting Equipment.
6.7.1 An electrical bonding system that bonds nozzle, hose, blasting equipment (e.g., blast pot) and
the material/equipment being cleaned shall be provided. The blast pot and material/equipment
being cleaned shall be grounded to prevent a buildup of static electricity. Ground continuity
tests shall be conducted by an electrician to ensure proper grounding (resistance of one
megaohm or less).
6.7.2 Hoses and nozzle fittings shall be securely fixed to prevent unplanned disengagement during
abrasive blasting operations. All twist-lock fittings ( a safety pin or wire installed to prevent
disengagement.)
6.7.3 Abrasive blasting equipment shall be equipped with a properly functioning constant pressure
handle or control switch that will automatically shut off the flow of abrasive and propellant
when the pressure is released.
6.8 Abrasive Blasting the Exterior or tank/Vessels in Service.
6.8.1 Tanks/vessels shall be considered in-service when they are pressurized or contain
hydrocarbons, other flammable, or combustible products, or if any inlet, outlet or overhead
piping connected to the tank is not blinded.
6.8.2 The precautions in GI 6.021 shall be followed when abrasive blasting the exterior of
tanks/vessels that are in hydrocarbon service, including atmospheric storage tanks.
6.8.3 During abrasive blasting operations, tanks/vessels shall not be receiving or discharging
product. An exception is floating roof tanks where abrasive blasting shall only be allowed on
the tank exterior below the wind girder. No abrasive blasting shall take place above the wind
girder, on the roof or interior wall of an in-service floating roof tank.
6.9 Equipment
6.9.1 All equipment must be calibrated.
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• Afer Cooler
• Air Reciever
• Blasting Pot
• Air Filter
• Co Monitor
• Airlerless Spray Pump
• PRV inbuild in the filter shall be callibrated.
6.9.2 The Operational remote-control valve (“Deadman”) shall be securely attached to the nozzle.
Minimum nozzle pressure acceptable for blasting steel shall be 620 kPa (90 psig) measured
at the nozzle side.
6.9.3 High intensity floodlights or spotlights shall be installed in vessels, tanks, and other poorly
illuminated locations for visibility.
6.10 Coating personnel Qualifications
6.10.1 Coating Crew supervisor, Coating applicator, Abrasive Blaster shall be qualified as per para 5
& 6 of SAEP-316. SAIC-H-2010 shall be used for qualification.
6.11 PAINTING & COATING SCHEDULE
APCS 113A-High build liquid epoxy coatings for renovation of pipelines buried in Subkha & dry
soils.
Refrences:
➢ SA General Instructions (GIs):

➢ GI 2.100, Work Permit System
➢ GI 6.021, Safety Requirements for Abrasive Blast Cleaning
➢ GI 150.100, Hazardous Materials Communication (HAZCOM) Program
➢ GI 430.001, Waste Management
SA Engineering Standards (SAESs):
➢ SAES-H-001, Coating Selection and Application Requirements for Industrial

➢ Plants and Equipment.
➢ SAES-H-002, Internal and External Coatings for Steel Pipelines and Piping.
➢ SAES-H-003, Protective Coatings for Industrial Concrete Structures.
➢ SAES-H-004, Protective Coating Selection and Application Requirements for
➢ Offshore Structures and Facilities.
➢ SAES-H-100, Coating Materials and Application Requirements for Industrial
➢ Facilities.
➢ SAES-H-101, Approved Protective Coating Systems for Industrial Plants and
➢ Equipment
➢ SAES-H-102, Safety Requirements for Coating Applications
➢ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
➢ NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code


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7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
These are minimum safety requirements that are applicable to both shop and field coating.
7.1 Fire and Explosion Prevention:
Smoking and/or the use of open flames shall be permitted only in designated safe areas and
never inside vessels. Welding and the use of heating coils are prohibited in areas where coating is
in progress.
7.1.1 All electrical lighting, equipment, and connections shall conform to NFPA 70 National Electric
Code, Class I, Division 1, Group D explosion proof requirements (NEC Article 500).
7.1.2 Solvents and coatings shall not be applied to surfaces warmer than 50°C if practical
alternatives exist.
7.1.3 Work Permits for hot work, cold work, and confined space entry shall be obtained in
accordance with GI-0002.100.
7.2 Flammablility Hazards of Coating Materials:
7.2.1 Spray painting shall not be performed within 23 m (75 ft) of ignition sources (e.g., welding,
flame cutting, smoking areas, electrical generators). Conditions at the work site may justify
greater clearances.
7.2.2 Electrical lighting and power tools/equipment shall be explosion proof (e.g., labeled as
meeting UL 844) where solvent vapors are likely to be present (e.g., mixing coating materials
or paints that contain flammable solvents).
7.2.3 Electrical equipment (e.g., switches, panel boards, electrical motors and associated
equipment) shall be de-energized before spray painting is applied to the equipment.
7.2.4 Solvents and solvent-based paints/coatings shall not be applied to surfaces hotter than 80 °C
(176 °F).
7.2.5 Outside storage areas shall be kept free of weeds, debris and other combustible materials.
7.2.6 Fire extinguishers shall be available in the work area and be protected from overspray.
7.2.7 Work areas shall be cleaned after every shift, including removal of discarded paints, coatings
and other materials. All paints, solvent cans, rags, etc., shall be disposed of in closed
containers and/or lugger buckets specifically approved and designated for this purpose.
7.3 Ventilation:
7.3.1 Mechanical (forced) ventilation shall be used in confined spaces whenever abrasive blasting,
solvent cleaning, and/or coating application are in progress.
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7.3.3 Natural ventilation (through opened manways, etc.) shall not be substituted for forced
ventilation in confined spaces.
7.3.4 Ventilation shall ensure good air circulation with no dead air pockets in the confined space.
7.4 Health Hazards Associated with coating:
7.4.1 Personnel performing spray painting or coating activities shall:

➢ Be trained on the associated hazards as detailed by the MSDS for the products used.
➢ Close/seal containers of coatings and related materials when not in use.
➢ Be provided with and trained on the proper use of appropriate respiratory protection.
Personnel applying spray paints/coatings shall wear organic vapor cartridge respirators or
supplied air respirators depending upon the hazards of the paint/coating. See Chapter I-3,
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), of this manual.
➢ Wear other personnel protective equipment (PPE) required for the work being performed.
➢ Inspect PPE prior to use and immediately report any defects/damage.
➢ Adequately ventilate painting/coating areas.
➢ Use ventilation controls and/or organic vapor respirators when working.
➢ with paint removers/strippers containing toxic solvents.
➢ Dispose of coating residue in accordance with GI 430.001.
➢ Wash thoroughly before eating and at the end of each shift.
7.4.2 If alkaline catalysts (such as used in many epoxy coatings) come in contact with the skin, they
shall be immediately washed off with water to avoid chemical burns. Follow the coating
manufacturer's materials safety data sheet and other safety documents for washing off action.
7.4.3 The appropriate personnel protection equipment listed in Table 5-2 of SAES-H-001 shall be
worn. In addition, safety belts and lines shall always be used by personnel working from
unguarded platforms or in confined spaces where a manhole accessed by a ladder is the only
exit.
7.4.4 Adequate washing facilities shall be readily available so that coatings and solvents splashed
on the body or in the eyes can be immediately removed.
7.4.5 Safety shoes and coveralls shall always be worn, and safety hats shall be worn as required by
proponent organizations.
7.5 Equipment Hazards
7.5.1 Power tools
7.5.2 Electrically driven power tools shall be properly grounded to prevent shock.
7.5.3 Power equipment shall be operated at the speeds recommended by the manufacturer and
shall have proper safety guards.
7.5.4 Hearing protection shall always be worn whenever chipping guns or pneumatic hammers are
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7.5.5 All pressure relief valves, gauges, and devices shall be tested annually and tagged with the
expiration date. The test certificates shall be submitted to the Saudi Aramco Inspector for
verification.
7.6 Abrasive Blasting (including automated equipment)
7.6.1 Blasting shall be equipped with a remote control shut-off of the “deadman” variety.
7.6.2 The blast nozzle shall be electrically connected to an external ground in order to prevent static
electrical discharges or shocks to operating personnel. Grounding wire shall be AWG-4 or
larger
7.6.3 The blast cleaning hose shall be the static dissipating type with external couplings.
7.6.4 Respirable air-fed abrasive blasting hoods and OSHA-approved in-line respirable air filters
shall be utilized at all times by abrasive blasting personnel.
7.6.5 Compressor hoses, air lines, and blast hoses shall be pinned at each coupling.
7.6.6 Hearing protection shall be worn in confined spaces where abrasive blast cleaning is in
progress.
7.7 Solvent Cleaning
7.7.1 Benzene, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, and chlorinated hydrocarbons shall not be used.
7.8 Coating Preparation and Equipment Cleaning
7.8.1 Coatings shall be mixed in an open area or in an adequately ventilated area. Use eye
protection (goggles), respirators, protective gloves, and other safety equipment.
7.8.2 Electrically driven power mixers shall be grounded.
7.8.3 Electrically driven power mixers shall be grounded.
7.9 Airless Spray Coating Application
7.9.1 Airless spray guns shall never be pointed at anyone or at any part of the body.
7.9.2 The tip guard shall always be in place on the airless gun while spraying.
7.9.3 Leather gloves shall be worn by the operator whenever the airless spray gun is in use.
7.9.4 The trigger safety catch shall be engaged whenever the airless gun is left unattended.
7.9.5 The pump shall be shut down and the fluid pressure in the system relieved before servicing or
cleaning any components, including clogged spray tips.
7.9.6 Hoses shall be grounded and anti-static type.
7.9.7 Airless spray equipment shall not be operated unless all grounds (earths) are in place,
connected, and in good condition. Grounding wire shall be AWG-4 or larger.
7.9.8 Airless spray equipment shall not be operated if any of the pressure system components is
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7.9.10 Emergency medical care shall be obtained immediately if any high-pressure fluid from the
airless equipment penetrates the skin. (High pressure fluid injection injuries can be extremely
serious, including the need for amputation).
8. BLASTING AND COATING EQUIPMENTS:
The power tools for surface preparation, blasting, painting and coating equipment shall be as per
specification, coating material manufacturer’s recommendation and as approved by client
including as follows:
• Power tool cleaning equipment
• Dry abrasive blasting equipment
• Airless spray equipment
• Brushes
• All the equipment shall be ready and checked as being in good working condition prior to and
during blasting and coating operations and shall be kept in a sufficiently clean condition to avoid
surface and/or coating contamination.
9. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
9.1 QC inspector shall measure the ambient conditions at regular intervals prior to and during of any
type of power tooling or blasting painting/coating, and keep records of prevailing temperature,
humidity and dew point etc.
10. SURFACE WORK SITE PREPARATION:
10.1 General
10.1.1 The type of abrasive to be used shall be determined by the degree of cleanliness and surface
profile requirements.
10.1.2 Personnel performing surface preparation activities shall be properly trained on the associated
hazards as detailed by the CHB or MSDS for the cleaning materials used.
10.1.3 Surfaces, other than those being prepared, shall be protected from damage.
10.1.4 Safe and level work surfaces/platforms shall be provided for personnel performing surface
preparation (e.g., abrasive blasting) and painting/coating activities.
10.1.5 Dust and overspray control measures shall be provided at the work site to minimize impact on
adjacent areas (e.g., sheeting around abrasive blasting operations).
10.1.6 Eye and body wash facilities shall be available in the immediate work area when using
chemical solvents/cleaners. For any portable wash facilities provided, water pressure shall be
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10.1.7 Airless spray equipment (e.g., used for applying chemical cleaners) shall be properly
grounded before use.
10.1.8 The reference standards for surface preparation are ISO 8501, ISO 8502, ISO 8503, ISO
8504 and SSPC-SP “Surface Preparation standards”.
10.1.9 Prior to blast cleaning, all hydrocarbon contaminants within a 500 mm wide band centered
over the weld shall be removed from the pipe by solvent cleaning per SSPC SP-1. Kerosene,
diesel, or similar degreasers that leave an oily film shall not be used (if deemed necessary).
10.1.10 Compressed air supply equipment, hoses and fittings shall be free of oil, moisture and
contamination. The inspector shall check and approve the air quality at the start and mid-point
of each 8-hour period. This shall be conducted and determined as follows:
Attach a piece of blotter paper to a clip board, then hold it approximately 45 – 60 cm in front of
the blast nozzle during air flow only, with a nozzle pressure of 388 kPa (50 psig) for
approximately one minute. The satisfactory results shall be no water or oil contamination on the
blotter paper, and therefore operation is allowed to start or continue. In case of unsatisfactory
results, i.e., contaminants are evident the equipment deficiencies shall be corrected, and air
stream shall be tested.
Commentary Note:
The blast system shall be operated for at least 5 minutes under actual field conditions at the
specified pressures prior to making the blotter test. A properly sized dehumidifier can be
connected downstream of the compressor during periods of high relative humidity to improve
moisture removal from the air stream.
10.1.11 Surface preparation should be carried out after necessary covering is done on the girth
weld areas & only approved abrasives will be used for surface preparation.
10.1.12 The gloss shall be feathered out from the shop applied FBE pipe coating that will be
overlapped by the field coating by light abrasive blasting. Wire brushes shall not be used for
this purpose.
10.1.13 The bare metal joint shall be abrasive blasted to near white metal cleanliness, Sa 2½, for
external surface profile: 50 to 100 microns (2 to 4 mils).All joint shal be inspected for
cleanilness and roughness.
10.2 Abrasive Materials
10.2.1 Abrasive shall be kept dry and clean. Regardless of the type of abrasive, the sulfate content
shall be less than 50 PPM, the chloride content shall be less than 50 PPM, and calcium
carbonate shall be 1.0% by weight.
10.2.2 The use of reclaimed slag abrasives is prohibited. The use of reclaimed garnet is permitted
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10.2.3 For spot removal of existing coating for inspection purposes, use other non-silica abrasive
such as garnet, grit and slag. The affected areas shall be re-blasted with suitable abrasive
prior to re-coating.
10.3 Requirements before abrasive blasting
10.3.1 The substrate shall not contain oil, grease or lubricant.
10.3.2 Prior to blasting, rough welds and sharp edges shall be ground to a minimum radius not less
than 3 mm to ensure proper coating application in accordance with ISO 8501-3 and NACE
SP0178.
10.3.3 Cover all coated areas near to the defective area before commence repair or patching up. Use
heavy duty textile or fabric adhesive tape.
10.4 Clean the substrate after abrasive blasting
10.4.1 Spent abrasive shall be removed from the cleaned surfaces by dry brushing and/or blowing
down or vacuum cleaning with clean, dry compressed air. After cleaned surface, residual dust
level shall be checked and dust rating shall be level 2 or better in accordance with ISO 8502-
3. Test one out of each successive 20 girth weld areas.
10.4.2 Cleaned surfaces shall be coated before the surface condition degrades below the specified
cleanliness level requirement.
10.4.3 Abrasive blast cleaned surfaces shall be re-inspected prior to coating if the surfaces are held
for more than 4 hours after blasting. Correction shall be done and retested before coating
application.
10.5 After Blasting:
10.5.1 The first blasted girth weld in each shift shall be tested for chlorides. Residual chloride on the
surface shall not exceed 20 mg/m² in accordance with ISO 8502-6. Test one out of each
successive 20 girth weld areas.
10.5.2 In the event of a failure, re-test the joint. If it fails, test all joints that were blast cleaned both
before and after the contaminated girth welds until five in a row pass the test. All girth welds
coated after the last good test must be re-blasted, re-tested, and re-coated.
11. PAINTING COATING APPLICATION
11.1 Coating System Selection
11.1.1 Coating system selection shall be based on service/exposure operating conditions involved
with the item/s to be coated.
11.1.2 External Coatings for Onshore and Cross-Country Pipelines shall follow para 5.4 of SAES-H-
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11.1.3 Coating Preparation
11.1.4 Airless spray equipment (e.g., used for applying chemical cleaners) shall be properly
grounded before use.
11.1.5 Personnel shall operate and de-energize pressurized painting/coating equipment in

accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
11.1.6 Spray or airless painting work areas shall be barricaded to prevent entry by unauthorized
personnel. Warning signs shall be posted in hazardous areas (e.g. No entry, spray
painting/coating in progress”)
11.1.7 The quantity of paints and solvents stored at the job site shall be limited to the amount
required for one day’s usage. Bulk storage of paints and solvents shall be located in
designated, well-marked safe areas and protected from the sun.
11.1.8 The size of portable containers (e.g., paint cans/containers) shall not exceed 19 L (5 gal) for
flammable or combustible liquids.
11.1.9 Spray guns or nozzles shall not be pointed at personnel or any part of the Users body.
11.1.10 Spray painting activities shall be performed upwind of the object being coated, whenever
practical.
11.1.11 Chemical cleaning agents, such as solvents, shall not be used for personal cleaning of
hands, arms, etc.
11.1.12 Coatings, which have gelled, shall not be used.
11.1.13 Coating skins shall be cut and removed before application on recently opened and partially
used containers. If any skinning is found on previously unopened coating, the cans should be
set aside and not used.
11.1.14 Prior to application, all coating shall be thoroughly mixed until it is homogeneous. For
quantities over 5L, a power stirrer shall be used.
11.1.15 If sludge has formed in the bottom of the coating container, stirring to mix shall be continued
until the coating is fully homogeneous mix. If sludge cannot be dispersed, the coating shall not
be used.
11.1.16 If thinning is required, the thinner type and quantity to be added shall be as given in the Saudi
Aramco Data Sheet (SAES-H-002V). Two-pack coatings and all coatings in quantities over 5L
shall be mixed with a power stirrer/mixer during adding the thinner. Thinner shall be added
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11.1.17 All coating materials for each coating system shall be supplied by the same Manufacturer
unless otherwise approved by Consulting Services Department. The Manufacturer shall also
either supply the thinner or approve the thinner being used with his products.
11.1.18 Partial mixing in two-component and multi-component coatings is prohibited.
11.1.19 Paint shall not remain in spray pots, painter buckets etc.
11.2 Coating Application
11.2.1 Coating application shall be performed after completion of welding and NDT of field welding,
to prevent formation of adherent rust, which may require to cut the joint and reblast.
11.2.2 As soon as surface preparation is completed, the area to be coated shall be cleaned of any
deleterious matter by blowing with clean, dry, oil-free compressed air.
11.2.3 Recoating intervals shall be as given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheet. In stringent application
conditions, the latest Materials Technical Data Sheet of the manufacturer shall be used as a
supporting document to the Saudi Aramco Data Sheet given in SAES-H-002V.
11.2.4 Spent abrasive shall be removed from cleaned external surfaces by dry brushing and blowing
down with clean, dry compressed air. Internal surfaces shall be dry brushed and vacuum
cleaned.
11.2.5 Painting/coating shall be applied in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s instructions and
this procedure.
11.2.6 The surface shall be free of oil, grease, dirt, loose paint, rust and other surface contaminants.
11.2.7 Coating shall not be applied when adverse weather conditions exist, such as winds is strong
enough to blow sand, salt spray, or foreign matter onto the surface being coated. That may
below sand, or other foreign bodies on painted surface or it may disrupt the paint pattern or
cause dry spray.
11.2.8 The finished coating film shall have the following characteristics:
• The dry film thickness shall be within the minimum and maximum limits allowed in the
applicable APCS-113A. Dry film thickness shall be checked in accordance with SSPC-PA 2.
• Coating thickness shall be 600-1,000 microns (24-40 mils) applied in wet-on wet single coat
application.
• Generally free of application related defects such as runs, sags, drips, dry spray or foreign
matter.
• Uniform in appearance.
• Adhesion strength of all coating systems shall not be less than that required in the appropriate
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification for new product approval.
• Areas with blisters, cracks, porous or below minimum dry film thickness shall be repaired in
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11.3 Airless Spray Application
11.3.1 The air pressure to the paint pump shall be adjusted so that the paint pressure to the gun is
proper for optimum spraying effectiveness in accordance with paint manufacture’s
recommendation.
11.3.2 Application of succeeding coats shall be made with in recoat interval time as specified in SA
Data sheets. Beyond the re-coat interval time, the succeeding coats can be applied after
removing the gloss surface resulting from previous coat.
11.3.3 APCS-113A systems are applied only to girth welds, repair of damaged FBE and short
sections of pipe (60 meter or less).
11.3.4 Coating nozzle Tip size-0.023 to 0.025-inch fluid pressure 3,600 psi, and fluid pressure are
verified to be as specified in Saudi Aramco Paint Data sheets SAES-H-002V (APCS-113A).
11.3.5 The trigger of the gun should be pulled fully open during all spraying to insure proper
application of paint.
11.3.6 Airless paint spray equipment shall always be provided with an electric ground wire in the
high-pressure line between the gun and the pumping equipment. Further, the pumping
equipment shall be suitably grounded to avoid the build-up of any electrostatic charge on the
gun. The manufacturer's instruction should to be followed regarding the proper use of the
equipment.
11.3.7 The finished coating shall have a uniform, glossy appearance and be free of defects such as
holidays, fish eyes, lumps, dry spray, sags and runs. Coating overlap shall be within the
thickness specified in 09-SAMSS-089 for external coating.
11.4 Drying/Curing
11.4.1 All drying times shall be that specified by manufacturer or client specification.
11.4.2 Curing shall conform to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Force curing shall only be done
in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
11.4.3 Paint shall be protected from rain, condensation, contamination until dry to fullest extent
practical.
11.4.4 The dry film thickness of coating shall be measured.
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11.5.1 Mixing the catalyst with coating shall be carried out according to Saudi Aramco approved data
sheets SAES-H-002V (APCS-113A) using power operated slow stirrer to prevent air ingress to
the mixed coating material. Partial mixing catalyst with coating is prohibited. For small areas,
coating manufacturers shall supply smaller quantity containers with their measured catalyst for
one time mixing.
11.5.2 All edges, cavities, internal piping, bolts and nuts, nozzles, and any inaccessible areas shall
be stripe coated before the spray coating application.
11.5.3 Coating shall be applied in a single coat “Wet-On-Wet” method to achieve the required film
thickness. Only airless spraying equipment with high pump ratios (45:1 or higher) shall be
used.
11.5.4 Allow forced ventilation during the curing time of these coatings.
11.5.5 High voltage dry spark holiday detector shall be used to locate pinholes and coating film
discontinuities after the full coating system is fully cured (2,400 ± 50 volts DC).
12. REPAIR PROCEDURE
12.1 Repair procedure of coatings shall be issued in accordance with the surface preparation
and application requirements stated in the applicable APCS and SAES-H-002V.
12.2 Cover areas adjacent to defects with heavy duty textile or fabric adhesive tape before
commencing repair or patch up.
12.3 Clean defective area by solvent or detergent wash.
12.4 For areas less than 0.1 m², grind to a rough metal surface using at least an 80-grit disc
sander. Alternatively spot blast or power tool cleaning to bare steel. Feather edge of coating at
least 25 mm beyond bare metal.
12.5 For areas greater than 0.1 m², blast clean to obtain the metal surface pre-treatment originally
specified. Feather edge the coating at least 50 mm beyond bare metal.
12.6 Remove dust and debris by brush or vacuum.
12.7 Apply coating by brush for areas less than 0.1 m² and by spray for areas greater than 0.1 m²
to the original specification except that the first coat of a multi-coat system shall be thinned.
12.8 The full coat of the repair internal/immersed coatings shall be holiday tested when cured.
12.9 The area of the coating damage or holiday, along with the adjacent area of coating for a
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12.10 The painting repair method shall be as per paint manufacture’s specifications.
12.11 Repair coating shall be applied so that the final coat overlaps the surrounding sound
coating for a minimum 50 mm.
13. HOLIDAY TESTING
13.1 The coated pipeline shall be 100% inspected with a pulse-type DC holiday detector
employing an audible signaling device immediately prior to placing underground, i.e., after the
last boom. The electrode used for locating holidays shall be in direct contact with the coating
(with no visible gaps) and provide complete coverage of the whole coated surface. All
holidays shall be repaired and the repairs shall all be checked with a holiday detector to verify
that they are adequate. This final inspection procedure shall be monitored by a Saudi Aramco
Inspector.
13.2 Holiday testing in the field shall be done at the following voltages:
• FBE: 1,500 to 2,000 ± 50 volts DC of parent coating

• Liquid Epoxy: 2,400 ± 50 volts DC
13.3 The travel rate of the detector's electrode shall not exceed 300 mm/s nor shall it be allowed
to remain stationary while the power is on.
13.4 Holiday testing of repair areas shall be done at the voltage specified for the main pipeline
coating unless specified otherwise in the Scope of Work or other applicable, mandatory
document.
13.5 The field calibration of the holiday detector shall be checked at least twice per 8-hour shift
against a calibrated voltmeter and adjusted as necessary. The functional operation of the
holiday detector may be checked in the field by making an artificial holiday in the coating not
more than 1.6 mm diameter. If the detector is working properly, it will reliably signal the
presence of the artificial holiday thus produced.
13.6 The holiday detector shall be grounded directly to the pipe being inspected. The ground
connection shall be made by removing a small area of coating and attaching the ground
directly to the bare pipe in such a manner that electrical arcing does not occur. (If the pipe itself
is grounded, it is permissible to ground the holiday detector directly to the earth.)
13.7 The Inspector shall keep a daily record of the number of coating repairs per joint required prior
to placing underground.
13.8 If the coating defect rate is higher adjacent to the field girth weld area than elsewhere along
the pipe length, the Contractor shall improve the means used to protect the girth weld area
coating during welding.
13.9 Patch repair areas shall be 100% holiday tested & no holiday shall be present on the girth
weld after patching.
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14. FILM THICKNESS MEASUREMENT:
• The dry film thickness of individual coats and of the total coating system shall be checked at 5
random locations over areas representative of the work in progress. There shall be a check of at
least one area on each horizontal, vertical and curved surface.
• Dry film thickness shall be measured with a coating thickness gauge of suitable range to cover
project requirements.
• The dry film thickness shall be within the minimum and maximum limits allowed in the applicable
APCS-113. Dry film thickness shall be checked in accordance with SSPC-PA2 (APCS-113A). Dry
Film Thickness: 600–1,000 microns (24–40 mils) applied in wet-on-wet single coat application.
• Contractor shall insure that all the inspection, measuring and test equipment has a valid calibration
certificate.
• Using a sharp knife with a narrow width blade, make two, approximately 13-mm long incisions
through to the metal substrate to form an X in accordance with ASTM D6677.Starting at the
intersection of the X, attempt to force the coating from the steel substrate with the knife point.
Refusal of the coating to peel constitutes a pass. Partial or complete adhesion failure between the
coating and the metal substrate constitutes a failure. Cohesive failure caused by voids in the
coating leaving a honeycomb structure on the specimen surface also constitutes failure.
• This shall be performed once every hour. When three consecutive tests are successful, the
frequency shall be reduced to once every two hours.
15. INSPECTION EQUIPMENT:
The following inspection equipment shall be kept available during blasting and painting
operations:
• Digital Hygrometer/Dew Point Meter

• Needle Pressure Gauge.
• Blotter Paper
• Dust Tape Test Kit
• Salt Contamination kit
• Surface profile dial micrometer gauge with testex tape.
• Wet film thickness gauge
• Dry film thickness gauge
• DC Holiday detector
12 ATTACHMENTS
• PRODUCT DATA SHEET- SIGMALINE 2000

• SIGMA THINNER 90-53
• PRODUCT DATA SHEET- GMA GARNET (30/60#)
• JSA - ABRASIVE BLASTING AND COATING APPLICATION FOR CS CASING PIPE

PRODUCT DATA SHEET August 19, 2022 (Revision of December 11, 2020)
SIGMALINE™ 2000
DESCRIPTION
Two-component, solvent-free, amine-cured novolac phenolic epoxy coating
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
• One-coat system direct to metal for pipe externals
• Suitable for e.g. bell holing jobs
• Resistant to well designed cathodic protection
• Glossy and smooth appearance
• Can be applied by heavy-duty, twin-feed, hot, airless spray equipment
• Can be applied at a substrate temperature of 90°C (194°F)
• Reduced explosion risk and fire hazard
• Meets the requirements of EN10289
COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL

• Redbrown
• Gloss
BASIC DATA AT 20°C (68°F)
Data for mixed product
Number of components Two
Mass density 1.4 kg/l (11.7 lb/US gal)
Volume solids 100%
VOC (Supplied) Directive 2010/75/EU, SED: max. 108.0 g/kg

max. 146.0 g/l (approx. 1.2 lb/US gal)
China GB 30981-2020 (tested) 39.0 g/l (approx. 0.3 lb/gal)
Recommended dry film thickness 600 - 1500 µm (24.0 - 60.0 mils) depending on system
Theoretical spreading rate 1.7 m²/l for 600 µm (67 ft²/US gal for 24.0 mils)
Dry to touch 6 hours
Overcoating Interval Minimum: 24 hours

Maximum: 2 months
Full cure after 5 days
Shelf life Base: at least 24 months when stored cool and dry
Hardener: at least 24 months when stored cool and dry
Notes:
- See ADDITIONAL DATA – Spreading rate and film thickness
- See ADDITIONAL DATA – Overcoating intervals
- See ADDITIONAL DATA – Curing time
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RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES

Substrate conditions
• Steel; blast cleaned to a minimum of ISO-Sa2½, blasting profile 50 – 100 µm (2.0 – 4.0 mils)
Substrate temperature
• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be above 5°C (41°F)
• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be at least 3°C (5°F) above dew point
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 80:20 (4:1)
• When mixing, the temperature of the base and hardener should be at least 20°C (68°F)
• At lower temperature, the viscosity will be too high for spray application
• No thinner should be added
Induction time
None
Pot life
1 hour at 20°C (68°F)
Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA – Pot life
Airless spray
Recommended thinner
No thinner should be added
Nozzle orifice
Approx. 0.53 mm (0.021 in)
Nozzle pressure
At 20°C (68°F) paint temperature min. 28.0 MPa (approx. 280 bar; 4061 p.s.i.). At 30°C (86°F) min. 22.0 MPa (approx. 220 bar;
3191 p.s.i.)
Notes:
- Use heavy-duty, single-feed, airless spray equipment, preferably 60:1 pump ratio and suitable high-pressure hoses
- In-line heating or insulated hoses may be necessary to avoid cooling down of paint in hoses at low air temperature
- Length of hoses should be as short as possible
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Brush/roller
• For stripe coating and spot repair only
Recommended thinner
No thinner should be added
Cleaning solvent
THINNER 90-53 or THINNER 90-83
Note: All application equipment must be cleaned immediately after use. Paint inside the spraying equipment must be removed
before the pot life has been expired.
ADDITIONAL DATA
Spreading rate and film thickness
DFT Theoretical spreading rate
600 µm (24.0 mils) 1.7 m²/l (67 ft²/US gal)

Note: Maximum DFT when brushing: 150 µm (6.0 mils)
Measuring wet film thickness

• A deviation is often obtained between the measured apparent WFT and the real applied WFT
• A difference is often obtained between the measured apparent WFT and the real applied WFT. This is due to the
thixotropy and the surface tension of the paint, which retards the release of air, trapped in the paint film for some time
• Recommendation is to apply a WFT, which is equal to the specified DFT plus 60 µm (2.4 mils)
Maximum dry film thickness

• Because of low initial hardness the DFT cannot be measured within some days, due to the penetration of the measuring
device into the soft paint film
• The DFT should be measured using a calibration foil of known thickness placed in between the coating and the
measuring device
Overcoating interval for DFT up to 600 µm (24.0 mils)
Overcoating with... Interval 5°C (41°F) 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 30°C (86°F)
itself for repair only Minimum 3.5 days 36 hours 24 hours 12 hours
Maximum 3 months 3 months 2 months 1 month
Note: Surface should be dry and free from any contamination
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SIGMALINE™ 2000
Curing time for DFT up to 600 µm (24.0 mils)
Substrate temperature Dry to handle Full cure
5°C (41°F) 60 hours 15 days

Note: Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing
Pot life (at application viscosity)
Mixed product temperature Pot life
20°C (68°F) 1 hour

30°C (86°F) 45 minutes
40°C (104°F) 20 minutes
Notes:
- Due to exothermic reaction, temperature during and after mixing may increase
- It is recommended to use plural airless equipment due to the short pot life when paint temperature is above 40°C (104°F)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• See Safety Data Sheet and product label for complete safety and precaution requirements
• Although this is a solvent-free paint, care should be taken to avoid inhalation of spray mist, as well as contact between the
wet paint and exposed skin or eyes
• Ventilation should be provided in confined spaces to maintain good visibility
WORLDWIDE AVAILABILITY
It is always the aim of PPG Protective and Marine Coatings to supply the same product on a worldwide basis. However, slight
modification of the product is sometimes necessary to comply with local or national rules/circumstances. Under these
circumstances an alternative product data sheet is used.
REFERENCES
• EXPLANATION TO PRODUCT DATA SHEETS INFORMATION SHEET 1411
WARRANTY
PPG warrants (i) its title to the product, (ii) that the quality of the product conforms to PPG’s specifications for such product in effect at the time of manufacture and (iii) that the product shall be delivered free of the
rightful claim of any third person for infringement of any U.S. patent covering the product. THESE ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES THAT PPG MAKES AND ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, UNDER
STATUTE OR ARISING OTHERWISE IN LAW, FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE,
ARE DISCLAIMED BY PPG. Any claim under this warranty must be made by Buyer to PPG in writing within five (5) days of Buyer’s discovery of the claimed defect, but in no event later than the expiration of the
applicable shelf life of the product, or one year from the date of the delivery of the product to the Buyer, whichever is earlier. Buyer’s failure to notify PPG of such non-conformance as required herein shall bar
Buyer from recovery under this warranty.
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SIGMALINE™ 2000
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT WILL PPG BE LIABLE UNDER ANY THEORY OF RECOVERY (WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OF ANY KIND, STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT) FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, ARISING FROM, OR RESULTING FROM ANY USE MADE OF THE PRODUCT. The information in this sheet is intended for guidance only and is based upon
laboratory tests that PPG believes to be reliable. PPG may modify the information contained herein at any time as a result of practical experience and continuous product development. All recommendations or
suggestions relating to the use of the PPG product, whether in technical documentation, or in response to a specific inquiry, or otherwise, are based on data, which to the best of PPG’s knowledge, is reliable. The
product and related information is designed for users having the requisite knowledge and industrial skills in the industry and it is the end-user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of the product for its own
particular use and it shall be deemed that Buyer has done so, as its sole discretion and risk. PPG has no control over either the quality or condition of the substrate, or the many factors affecting the use and
application of the product. Therefore, PPG does not accept any liability arising from any loss, injury or damage resulting from such use or the contents of this information (unless there are written agreements
stating otherwise). Variations in the application environment, changes in procedures of use, or extrapolation of data may cause unsatisfactory results. This sheet supersedes all previous versions and it is the
Buyer’s responsibility to ensure that this information is current prior to using the product. Current sheets for all PPG Protective & Marine Coatings Products are maintained at www.ppgpmc.com. The English text of
this sheet shall prevail over any translation thereof.
The PPG logo, and all other PPG marks are property of the PPG group of companies. All other third-party marks are property of their respective owners.
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SIGMA THINNER 90-53 0153
TYPE mixture of aromatic hydrocarbons and glycol ethers

USES for use as a general cleaning solvent for the cleaning of tools and
equipment after use with epoxy paints
APPEARANCE clear liquid
DENSITY 0.88 g/ml
FLASH POINT 30 °C
FLAMMABILITY this material is flammable and should be handled with care
keep material away from sources of ignition and take necessary
precautions against static discharge
BOILING POINT/RANGE 120 °C – 143 °C
PACK SIZE 1 ltr, 5 ltr and 20 ltr
STORAGE in original tightly closed containers, in a cool, well ventilated place
at a temperature between 5 °C and 40 °C
SHELF LIFE 3 years when stored in accordance with the above
storage instructions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS during application of products using this thinner ensure normal
safety practices such as wearing of protective gloves, face mask
and eye protection. When used in confined spaces self contained
breathing apparatus should be worn
Avoid breathing vapour and ensure adequate ventilation during use
Inhalation : remove subject to fresh air immediately and if
breathing is difficult, seek medical advice
Skin contact: contaminated clothing should be removed and skin
washed thoroughly with soap and water
Eye contact: rinse with plenty of fresh, clean water for 15 minutes
and keep eyes open. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention
Ingestion: if swallowed, rinse mouth with fresh water and give
water to drink. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek immediate medical attention or transport
to hospital
EMERGENCY CONTACT Sigma Paints Saudi Arabia Ltd
P.O. Box 7509
Dammam 31472
Saudi Arabia
Tel: 03 847 – 3100
January 2022
The information in this data sheet is to the best of our knowledge correct at the date of printing. The company reserves the right to modify
data without notice. Any change in data will normally be followed by issue of a new data sheet. The user should check the date of printing and
if more than 12 months have elapsed, then the data should only be used after checking with our nearest sales office to establish that they are
still valid. Since conditions of application and service may be beyond our control, no liability can be accepted based on this data.
Product Data Sheet
GMA Garnet (30/60#)
Average Chemical Composition (Typical) Physical Characteristics (Typical)

SiO2* ........................................................... 37% Bulk Density 2.3 T/m3
Al2O3 ........................................................... 21% Specific Gravity 4.1
Fe2O3 ........................................................... 35% Hardness (Mohs) 7.5 - 8.0
MgO ........................................................... 6% Melting Point 1250OC / 2250°F
CaO ........................................................... 2% Shape of Natural Grains Sub-Angular
TiO2 ........................................................... 1%
MnO ................................................................. 1%
Other Characteristics (Typical)
Non-detectable
*Refers to SiO2 bound within the lattice of the homogeneous garnet Radioactivity
crystal (not free silica) above background
Moisture Absorption Non-hygroscopic, Inert
Mineral Composition (Typical) Total Chlorides 10 - 18 ppm
Garnet (predominately Almandine) ................... > 97% Conductivity 100-150 μS/cm (10-15 mS/m)
Ilmenite ................... < 2%

Packaging
Quartz (free silica) ................... < 0.1% • 25kg bags shrink wrapped onto a 1 metric
ton or 2 metric ton pallet
Other ................... < 1% • Loose bulk form in 1 metric ton or 2 metric

ton bulk bag with an inner plastic liner on a
pallet.
Source
Product Performance (Typical)
• Product of Australia
Typical Results NewSteelTM SpeedBlastTM PremiumBlastTM
• Product Code: GMA-AUS-30/60
Profile 40-65 50-75 60-85
(microns)
Consumption 7-10 10-12 20-25

(kg/m2)
Cleaning Rate Up to 35 Up to 25 Up to 18
(m2/hr)
PDS Code: GMA-AUS-30/60#-2021-1-GAC

JAFURAH UPSTREAM PIPELINES AND WELLS TIE-IN PROJECT
Document No: JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

GEG-SP-JSA-0009 Rev. B BI-11-19034-4003
BI-11-20034-4002
Date: 16-March-2023 ABRASIVE BLASTING AND COATING APPLICATION FOR CS CASING PIPE
FACILITY/PLANT/LOCATION: DESCRIPTION OF WORK: SUB-CONTRACTOR: REVISION: A
JAFURAH ALL SITES AREA ABRASIVE BLASTING AND COATING GULF EXCELLENT GROUP
APPLICATION
JSA PARTICIPANTS: PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: ACKNOWLEDGED REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:
GEG Project HSE Jeffrey De Guzman Muhammad Naeem BY: Nayab Alam
Manager, Construction
Manager, Project Engineer
Jawad Ali Nay I am
approving
this
& Job Relevant Discipline
Supervisors.
Santo C ab document
2024.04.16
________________ _________________ _______________

Santo Censabella
_________________
Digitally signed by Santo Censabella
c=SA
Date: 2024.03.23 15:48:58 +03'00'
Alam
DN: cn=Santo Censabella, o=HSE, ou=Snamprogetti
E&C Co Ltd, email=santo.censabella@saipem.com,
11:00:00
+03'00'
________________
HSE Supervisor Construction Manager Project Manager SAIPEM Safety SAIPEM Senior Project
Advisor Engineer
DATE: 16-12-2023 DATE: 16-12-2023 DATE: 16-12-2023 DATE: 23/03/24 DATE:

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GEG-SP-JSA-0009 Rev. B BI-11-19034-4003
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SAUDI ARAMCO General Instructions REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

• GI 2.100, Work Permit System. • Hard hat
• G.I 2.709 Gas testing procedure. • Fire Resistant Clothing (FRC)
• GI 6.021, Safety Requirements for Abrasive Blast Cleaning • Hand Gloves- Leather & Cotton
• GI 1780.001, Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators
• Safety Shoes / Safety Glasses
• G.I 6.007 Reporting of Contractor On-Job Injuries/Occupational
• Safety Warning/Signage and Barricades
Illnesses
• G.I 6.030 Traffic and Vehicle Safety
• Fire Extinguishers (FM/ UL listed)
• G.I 7.025 Heavy equipment operator testing and certification. • Heat stress shelter, ideally the shaded area.
• G.I 7.030 Inspection and testing requirement for Elevating/Lifting • First Aid Kit
equipment. • MX-4 Gas Monitor
• G.I 8.002 Safety Spectacles • High Visibility Vest
• GI 150.100, Hazardous Materials Communication (HAZCOM) Program • Personal H2S Detector
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANUAL (CSM) 5TH EDITION: • Temperature and Humidity monitoring device.
• CSM I-12 Material handling. • Ear plug near high noise area.
• CSM II-8 Abrasive Blasting
• Mask- N95
• CSM II-9 Coating
• CSM III-3 Mechanical equipment
SA Engineering standards
• SAES-L-450- Construction of on-land and near-shore pipelines.
• SAES-L-460-Pipeline crossing under roads and railroads.
• SAEP-316, Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel
• Contractor Site Safety Program
• Contractor Approved Work Permit System (WPS)
• Contactor Hazard Identification Plan (HIP)
• Contractor Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
IN THE CASE OF EMERGRNCY (THINGS YOU MUST DO) HOW TO REPORT EMERGENCY
• Do Not Panic & Stop the work When transmitting a message by telephone, radio or messenger
• Check Wind Direction and Source of Toxic Gas (if any) ensure the following information is provided
• Move Cross Wind Direction than Upwind • Say, “This is an emergency!”
• Proceed to the Nearest Safest Assembly Area • Describe the incident location. Describe the incident.
• Call the Emergency Number • Report injuries, if any.
• Do Not Return to the Job Site until all clear sound by • Give your name and badge number.
Authorized Person • Repeat the above information.
(Note: All personnel must be trained and aware of emergency nos. and • For emergency Contact Number:
ERP and defined medium of communication (i.e. Phone, two way-radio o SA PMT Representative Mr. Jacques Fourie – 050-
communication etc.) 511-5624
o SAIPEM Representative Mr. Santo Censabella –
055-196-5709
o SAIPEM Representative Mr. Zahid Khan – 058-
134-2252
o 911 / 0135720911 Stay on the line until further
instructed.

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SEQUENCE OF BASIC
SN POTENTIAL HAZARDS REQUIRED HAZARD CONTROLS
JOB STEPS RESPONSIBILITY
• Driver shall have SAG license and attended Saipem/GEG defensive
training course.
• Driver must follow the Speed limit mention 40km on SA pipeline
corridor and also on the main road. Cont. receiver / WP
Obtain Work Permit Vehicular Accident
and meet the WP • Vehicle should be properly maintained, and schedule periodic Issuer
Issuer on the site. inspection should be followed.
1.
• All Passengers shall wear seatbelt while traveling.
Fatal or permanent disability
• All necessary PPEs shall be provided
• The permit issuer and receiver will conduct a joint site inspection to
Permit is not discuss the hazards and precautions required for conducting the job
Approved and secured. safely.
• Obtain a work permit as outlined in GI-2.100. Work Permit System.
Site Preparation & Site supervisor,

2. • A tool box meeting shall be conducted informing also the location of
Inspection Site Foreman and
Incompetent personnel and assembly area for emergency & Emergency contact numbers shall be
Safety Officer
workers are unaware of HSE posted
Rules and Regulations. • In case of any emergency all activities shall be stopped according to
emergency response plan.
• Non-essential personnel shall be kept out of the work area.

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• Driver must have a valid SAG license and attended Saipem defensive
training course.
• Driver must follow the 40KM Speed limit posted on SA pipeline
corridor and also on the main road.
• Driver SHALL not use cellular equipment while driving vehicle.
• Vehicle should be properly maintained and scheduled periodic
Vehicular Accident Site supervisor and
inspection should be followed.
• Driver and passengers must wear seatbelt once riding in the vehicle. Site Foreman
Mobilization of
• Passengers must inform Saipem HSE department if driver (s) found to
3. Materials &
be driving unsafely, so that appropriate disciplinary action is taken.
Personnel
Unqualified driver/ operator • Certified/ competent operator must be used.
Defective equipment • Valid sticker/ daily operator inspection checklist.

• Equipment used for grit blasting must be secured in order to avoid
Unsecured Equipment at the unnecessary movement during transportation.
back of the truck • Coating crew and Safety personnel must inspect the integrity of the
secured equipment prior to transport.
• Workers must wear appropriate PPE.
• Equipment / vehicle shall be parked in a safe distance area.
Preparation/shifting of
tools, materials and • Proper ladders are to be used as an access if it is necessary for
compressor at job workers to go on top.
4.
site. Laying and Struck by / pinch • Cable and wirings shall be properly laid on the ground to prevent slip
and trip. Work Permit
positioning of blasting
points / slip and trip • Barricades and warning signs shall be installed in the work area. Issuer/Work Permit
machine.
• Non-essential personnel shall be kept away from the area. Receiver/

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• Assigned skilled worker for each task and relevant orientation/ Activity Leader/
awareness must be given to the assigned workers. HSE Officer
• Make sure that there are no conflicting activities near the worksite
before starting the job.
• Use correct manual handling technique e.g., do not bend back and lift
load by legs.
Incorrect manual handling, • Have a firm grip over the load with correct center of gravity while
Haste or cutting corners lifting.
unsuitability of equipment • Split the load and team handling.
• Use mechanical aid such as pallet truck.
• Proper planning for shifting of heavy equipment with sufficient
manpower to avoid short cuts.
• Seeking technical advice from engineering department for selection of
tools and equipment.
• Obtain work permit as per GI2.100 & conduct joint site inspection.
• Hot work permit shall be obtained for blasting work.
• Homemade tools are not allowed.
• Hand tools and equipment shall be visually inspected on daily
basis and color coded.
5. Pipe Surface Preparation • Suitable collective protections shall be arranged in order to
Inhalation of dust, Hand injury,
safeguard surrounding environment such as good housekeeping,
eye irritation, Slip, trip and fall
extract fan etc.
• Double eye protection required (Goggle and face shield)
• Suitable respiratory protection shall also be worn for emission of dust.
• Knife use (to cut poly polyethylene sheet) shall be of covered self-

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retracting type. Kitchen/ bared knives are not allowed
• All electrical tools use on project will comply with FM or CE

standards.
• Provision of grounding will be in place.
• All the temporary/Permanent connections will have a GFCI on
receptacle boxes and in wet areas.
• Portable electrical tools shall be double insulated.
• Tools shall be equipped with dead man switch and shall not be
replaced with triggered switch.
Electric Shock • Electrical tools shall be maintained/repaired and inspected periodically
by competent electrician only. Work Permit
• The power to the tools shall be disconnected before making any Issuer/Work Permit
Surface repair / maintenance. Receiver/
6
preparation/grinding
• All fix, adjustable and interlock guards shall be in place and not Activity Leader/
with angle grinder
defeated for convenience. HSE Officer/work
• Power tools with guards missing or defective will be removed crew
immediately.
• Ensure craftsman shall be trained and experienced in operating
particular tool.
Entanglement, cuts and • Leather gloves worn by operator.
abrasion • Long hair, loose piece of clothes, wearing finger ring and neck chain
are not allowed.
• All loose clothing to be tucked in.
• Craftsman to ensure that the disk is installed correctly with correct

locking nut.

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• Suitability of grinding disc for particular grinder. RPM of grinding

Shattering disks machine shall not exceed RPM of grinding disc.
• Ensure disk is not used if it gets wet or damaged
• Ensure that sand blaster is competent, experience and certified by

Blasting by incompetent Saudi Aramco.
person lead to injury • Sand Blaster shall be provided refresher training and briefing prior to
start the work.
• Electrically Bonding system to be in place by an electrician to bond

7 Abrasive Blasting
nozzle, hose and blasting pot and material /equipment being cleaned
Static electricity builds up to prevent static electricity build up.
• Electrically ground blast pot and material/equipment being cleaned.
• Dead man switches on nozzle.

• Proper shoulder width stance before activating the switch
Air hose failure/whip • Whip checks on all joints/connections of hoses.
• Inspection of hoses for damages prior to start work.

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• Type CE air supply helmet to be worn.

• Use Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Grade ‘D’ supplied air for Work Permit
hoods or respirators and ensure the delivery system meets the Issuer/Work
manufacturer’s specifications. Permit Receiver/
• Continuous inline monitoring for Carbon Monoxide (CO) with audible
alarm. (For oil lubricated breathing air compressor) Activity Leader/
Air impurity in atmosphere-
supply line • Weekly checks on breathing air filter to be conducted and recorded. HSE
Replace as recommended by manufacturer. Officer/work
• Abrasive blasting breathing air equipment shall include a crew
NIOSH/MSHA (or equivalent organization) approved particulate filter
for breathing air and water /oil traps before the filter in breathing air
delivery system to remove moisture, oil mist and particulates.
• No horseplay with blasting hose/nozzle inside blasting area.

• Never point the blasting nozzle at any person’s body.
• Barricade the area to prevent unauthorized entry.
Sand blasting on body part/ • Ensure dead man’s device is well maintained and in good operating
body injury; locking of dead condition.
man’s device for intermediate • Ensure that relevant warning signs shall be posted in the working
inspection area.
• Ensure all exclusion point perimeters must have standby person
available and attendance sheet to be log in/out prior entry

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• MSDS to be available on site and communicated with workforce.

• Positive air feed blasting helmet to be worn whilst blasting in progress.
Type “CE” NIOSH approved.
Airborne particles • All other persons in the near vicinity to wear respirator/ dust mask as
a minimum and hearing protection.
• Use of silica sand for abrasive blasting operations is prohibited at all
SA facilities.
• Compressor shall have valid third-party inspection certificate along

with daily inspection checklist fill in.
• Pressure gauge of air tank shall be calibrated by third party.
• Air compressor shall be inspected, maintained and in good working
order.
• All hoses shall be connected properly with whip lash.
Air compressor failure • Pressure gauges shall be equipped to all connections and shall have
valid calibration by approved third party.
• Metal part of air compressor shall be grounded to prevent static
charges.
• Air tank of compressor shall be inspected and certified by third party.
• All hoses shall be discharged before shutting off work/ shift over.
• Drip tray shall be kept to contain any oil leak.
Trip hazards (Hose, uneven • Ongoing housekeeping to be conducted. Remove unwanted pieces of
ground, other items) equipment and material from blasting area.
• All hoses to be rerouted as to away from walkway and access.
Painting and Coating for • Trained responsible person shall be appointed to ensure the adequate
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• Entrance to store shall be restricted to trained personnel through a

physical barrier and pad lock.
• Sufficient drip tray shall be provided in store.
Handling and storage of paints • Eye wash facilities shall be provided, protected from dust and never
facing east or west (for sun light)
• Spill kit shall be ready and available beside paint storage.
• Fire point shall be established, regularly inspected and fire
extinguisher color coded
• Keep paint containers closed and tightly sealed when not in use.
• Paint shall be stored in metal container, well-ventilated and
temperature maintained.
• Wear appropriate PPE and gloves specified by supplier MSDS and Work Permit
CHB information and the control measures to be implemented. Issuer/Work Permit
• Provide information on the hazards associated with painting operation Receiver/
Skin contact, irritation and and discuss with workers in toolbox talk as per MSDS. Activity Leader/
absorption Splash to eye or • Careful opening of tins, tubes to avoid splashing, use face shield if low
body. HSE Officer
viscosity.
• Wear safety glasses, respiratory mask as per MSDS, Apron, Paper
coverall, rubber hand gloves etc. Be cautious when mixing the paint.
• Do not allow any ignition source or hot work in Painting work spot and
storage area.
Fire and Explosion • Always ensure that storage is done at the required atmospheric
temperatures (as of stated in MSDS)
• Fire extinguisher shall be placed at storage and mixing /use location.
• Minimum supply of paints at work place. Day to day supply only.

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• All the equipment / tools to be used for spray painting (spray paint
Setting up Machine and gun, hose, pump, rollers, brushes etc. should be inspected prior to
equipment use and color coded
Injury due to defective tools & • Check lead before use for damages.
equipment • Electric wiring and connection shall be sound and robust.
Electric shock • ELCB shall be routed through circuit.
• Circuit shall not be overloaded
• Organic vapors respiratory protection shall be provided.

• Mixing shall be performed in a well-ventilated area.
• Drip tray shall be provided during paint mixing.
Mixing of paint • Before mixing MSDS shall be reviewed and compatibility ensured.
Health hazard/ High Pressure • MSDS for the required paint must be obtained, communicated to
Jet Shoot/ Fire/ Explosion workers and kept in work area.
hazard/ Eye contact • Fire Extinguisher shall be placed and Flammable and Combustible
material is to be removed. Work Permit
• Wearing the required PPE’S such as long sleeves coverall, apron, Issuer/Work Permit
face shield, suitable respiratory protection etc. Receiver/Activity
Leader/HSE
• Use drip tray while mixing paint.
Officer/work crew
• Ensure spill kit must be in place.
Spillage • After mixing the remained paint should be kept in the designated area
only.
• The empty can shall be disposed only in hazardous skip.

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• Ensure proper earthing is given to all the power supplies before

Applying of paint (Spray) running them;
Electrocution • Never run the generator without earthing/grounding as it may lead to
serious explosion
• Ensure personnel are trained in use of solvents and paints

• Proper respiratory protection to be used during application of paints.
Respiratory E.g., cartridge type respirator and personnel shall be trained in use.
problems/asthma • In case of contact with skin immediately wash by soap water.
Effects on central nervous • Wear protective clothing as disposable coverall, impermeable hand
system. gloves etc.
Allergy due to skin contact. • Ensure the MSDS is available at the job site.
• All personnel working with paints are must aware of the hazards
present
Ergonomic problems by roller • Adopt appropriate posture while applying by brush and roller. Avoid
and brush painting awkward position.
• Take frequent breaks and stretch body. Job rotation if work prolongs
• Proper disposing shall be required with SA requirements e.g. GI

430.001 and GI 150.001
• Provide hazardous waste skip with arrangement of disposing of not
Disposal of leftover paint and
delay than 90 days.
empty container
• Only SA approved disposal contractor shall dispose the paint waste to
Fire
SA approved disposal land.
• Firefighting extinguisher shall be kept near waste skip and no
ignition/hot work shall be allowed around waste skip.

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• Smoking strictly prohibited.
• In case of any emergency, all Work Permits are automatically Site supervisor
suspended and/or cancelled. and Foreman
• Supervisor to ensure that to shut off machine, isolate power sources,
9 Emergency secure the area. The workforce must proceed to the nearest
Unaware of emergency
procedure Assembly Point in cross wind direction.
• Site Supervisor to conduct head count as per Daily TBT.
• Supervisor to ensure that Rest shelters are provided for workers and Site supervisor
workers are provided breaks on regular interval. and Foreman
Heat Stress • Adequate supply of cold drinking water at site. Awareness of heat
Working Extreme stress to all personnel.
weather (Hot/Cold
10 • Supervisor to ensure that workforce provided with sufficient cold
Condition)
Dehydration drinking water and electrolyte powder mixed with water to protect from
Hot Weather
dehydration.
Fatigue • Job rotation system to be applied within the groups.
• Workers to wear appropriate thick clothing (fire-retardant high visibility

jackets)
• Avoid working on rainy condition. Ensure raincoats are provided when
Site supervisor
11 Cold Weather working in the rain.
Cold Stress and Foreman
• Ensure that work schedules allow appropriate rest periods.
• Try to work in pairs to keep an eye on each other and watch for signs
of cold stress.

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• Take frequent breaks and consume warm, high calorie food.
• Work permit receiver and Work permit issuer need to conduct joint
site inspection prior to close the permit.
12
Closing work of Failure to close • Close the work permits as per GI 2.100 WPI, WPR
work permit. work permit • Before close the permit, ensure the work area is clear from all kind
hazards.
• Toilet facilities shall include western- and eastern-style toilets, urinals,

ablution hoses, sinks, water heaters, air extractors, mirrors, toilet
paper holders, paper towel holders, soap dispensers/dishes, coat
hooks and garbage bins.
• Toilet facilities shall be easily accessible and shall be of durable and
hygienic construction consistent with their purpose and shall have
adequate lighting, ventilation and a continuous supply of water.
• Toilets and washing facilities shall be continuously maintained in a
Welfare/Sanitation
clean and sanitary condition.
13 Facilities Health Hazard
• Potable (fresh) drinking water shall be readily available. Contractor
shall provide conveniently located bottled drinking water dispensers.
Only water bottles with tops that have been sealed by the supplier
shall be used (i.e., bottles shall not be refilled except by the bottle
supplier). Water bottles shall be routinely changed and all water
dispensers shall be frequently cleaned to maintain a sanitary and
fresh supply of drinking water in each dispenser. Common drinking
cups or dippers are prohibited. Disposable paper cups or other
separate cups shall be provided for each person.

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GEG-SP-JSA-0009 Rev. B BI-11-19034-4003
BI-11-20034-4002
• Sun-protected rest areas shall be provided and shall be away from

operating equipment and work areas.
• Regular disposal of waste, debris and scrap materials shall carry out
• Housekeeping resources (Hauling equipment, loader, dump truck,
forklift, etc.) with dedicated competent crew.
• Provide Waste skips/ disposable trash bags.
14 Housekeeping Health Hazard • Temporary staging area of scrap materials. All Employees
• pre-arranged staging materials for construction materials, tools and
equipment.
• Access for personnel and equipment.
• Barricades/signs required.

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GEG-SP-JSA-0009 Rev. B BI-11-19034-4003
BI-11-20034-4002
I have read and understand the contents of this JSA & will adopt the noted safe work procedures & control measures at all times.
Name Signature Date Name Signature Date

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