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Safe Work Authorization Procedure

C. SWAP Form

The SWAP form (refer to HSERM / A / A-12 / SWAP / Appendix No.1 / SWAP Form - Example) must be issued, as appropriate for specific work on a specific site. The SWAP form is for work defined in paragraph 4.B of this procedure.

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5. Responsibilities A. Contractor Rigs

1) It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor Rig Line Management Staff to fully implement their approved PTW procedure.

2) It is the responsibility of the Aramco Liaisonman on a contractor rig, to ensure that contractor personnel comply with their PTW procedure. He shall do this by reviewing the filed PTW forms at least once a month and periodically monitor work being conducted under the PTW.

3) The Aramco Liaisonman must be notified by the contractor of all permits before they are issued. He shall “initial” all permits beside the signature of the contractor “permit issuer” to acknowledge notification of the work.

4) The SA Liaisonman shall be responsible for ensuring safe operations for any “Hot Work” within 10 feet of the wellhead.

He shall:

a. Review the contractor PTW before work starts.

b. Determine if the mitigations and safety precautions specified for this work are adequate for safe operations.

c. Recommend additional mitigations if he determines that the safety precautions in HSERM / A / A-12 / SWAP / paragraph No.4.b are not adequate.

d. When HSERM / A / A-12 / SWAP / paragraph No.4.a, b and c are completed to his satisfaction, he shall initial the contractor PTW form beside the signature of the issuer.

5) He has the responsibility to stop work and advise the issuer of his action any time he determines the safety of the job or any unsafe conditions in the area do not meet the conditions on the contractor work permit. He shall advise the issuer to take action to correct deficiencies before allowing the job to resume.

B. Saudi Aramco (SAR) Rigs

1) The PIC (Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) / Barge Master (or designate)) Responsible for the overall control of the SWAP and shall ensure:

a. All work requiring a SWAP is identified.

b. SWAP contains a clear description of the work to be done, the location, start time and duration.

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c. SWAP activities that may interact or affect one another are clearly and effectively cross-referenced and managed.

d. All other work, which would create a hazard if undertaken at the same time, is made safe and suspended.

e. All persons involved in the preparation of SWAP’s and responsible for the supervision and performance of the job are identified.

f. SWAP’s do not extend beyond 12 hours or end of tour, whichever occurs first, and any work continuing after a tour change is not resumed until a new SWAP is issued.

Exception: If “long term isolation” is required that extends past the time limits (12 hours or end of tour), the long term isolation shall be performed as per HSERM / A / A-19 / LOTO.

g. The following activities shall only be issued by the PIC:

1. Work on safety systems (i.e.; Fire / Gas detection, lifesaving etc.).

2. Hot work in hazardous location areas.

3. Entry into all confined space.

4. Work over water.

2) SWAP Issuer

Responsible for the work area in which the task is to be performed. He shall ensure that:

a. All hazards associated with the proposed job have been identified.

b. All Safety measures required for the job have been identified in a JSA.

c. Pre-Job Safety meeting to be held prior to each SWAP task and JSA to be reviewed.

d. The work site is examined; the safety measures are in place and remain in effect for the duration of the job. I.e. barricades, PPE and gas testing.

e. The persons conducting the work are aware of the precautions to be taken, the safety equipment to be used and the procedures to be applied during the period of the SWAP.

f. The work site is inspected prior to work commencing, at any time work is suspended or re-started and on completion of the job to verify that it is left in a safe condition.

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g. Before SWAP cancellation or closeout, ensure that all precautions or isolations required to be withdrawn are completed, and any associated systems are returned to normal operating condition.

3) SWAP Receiver

The senior person assigned to the task. He shall ensure:

a. The operation of the SWAP system and requirements of the SWAP are understood by all personnel associated with the identified task and the applicable procedures are followed.

b. Any additional instruction or training is given to the work group to ensure understanding of the SWAP and the specific precautions required for the work.

c. The conditions and precautions specified in the SWAP issued for the job are fully understood and adhered to.

d. When a job has been completed or suspended, the SWAP Issuer is informed and the SWAP document returned and/or signed off and the worksite is made safe.

6. Issuance and Approval of SWAP form