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Hazardous Work Authorization © 2014 Buckeye Partners, L.P. 1

Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) Module:

Hazardous Work Authorization

© 2014 Buckeye Partners, L.P. Hazardous Work Authorization 2

Abrasive Blasting

4Abrasive blasting is the use of an agent (grit, sand, etc.) propelled by compressed air to remove rust or coating


Abrasive Blasting

4Policy, Section D-044Key Points

• Verify coating is lead-free• No blasting above 10% LEL• No blasting on an active tank• Hoods and airlines inspected before use• Locate compressor in safe area


Confined Space Entry

4A confined space must meet all of the following:• Large enough that an employee can physically enter

and perform work

• Enclosed and has limited opening for entry and exit which would make it difficult to perform a rescue in the case of an emergency

• Not designed for continuous human occupancy


Confined Space Entry Section D-06

4Key Points• Requires permit process• Continuous atmospheric monitoring • Attendant

Note 1: Not required for alternate procedures and non-permit entries

• Harness and retrieval equipmentSee Note 1

• Ventilation• Communication• Rescue plan/team

See Note 1


Hot Work

4Hot work is the planned use of an ignition source in a hazardous or potentially hazardous area

4 Ignition sources• Welding, cutting, burning• Grinding• Soldering• Powder actuated or electric tools• Lights, extension cords, or any battery powered equipment not

Intrinsically safe• All internal combustion engines


Hot Work Section D-02

4Key Points• No Hot Work over 10% LEL• Requires hot work permit• Combustible materials 35ft. away or shielded/protected • Requires Fire Watch• 2 20 lb fire extinguishers


Line Separation

4Line Separation – Disassembling, separation, or cutting of a pipe or tubing which

has been petro-chemical, gas, or chemical products service

4Line Separation also includes:– The separation of flanged connections

– Valve removal

– Load head replacement

– Non-routine valve maintenance

4Tubing equipped with “quick-connects” to ensure vapor free separation is NOT considered line separation


Line Separation Section D-03

4Key Points– Requires the buddy system– Specific Procedures for Mainline and Terminals– Bonding– Purging/Plugging/Inerting

Note: Two options for cutting a line – Cold cut or follow the inerting process– Line Separation/Purge Plan Checklist


Lock Out/Tag Out

4Any service, such as constructing, installing, adjusting, draining, venting, modifying, or repair where unexpected startup or release of energy exists.

4Lockout - The placement of a lockout device on an energy-isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, ensuring that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed.

4Tagout - The placement of a tagout device on an energy-isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed


Lock Out/Tag Out Section D-05

4Key Points• Verification by all affected personnel• Buckeye employees are the only authorized

personnel to apply LOTO• Use of locks and lock boxes• Tags/Identification• Facility Integrity List


Moving “In-Service” Pipe

4Moving “In- Service ” pipe is any deflection from the pipe’s original location


Moving in Service Pipe Section D-07

4Key Points• Requires Emergency Response Action Plan (see

Emergency Manual) containing sensitive area details and spill containment contingency information

• Requires WIMP form• Special considerations required for HVLs


Opening Vessel to Atmosphere

4Opening the following vessels to perform maintenance or inspection is considered hazardous work:

– Pressure vessel

– Prover loop

– Scraper trap

– Filter vessel

– Strainer basket

– Fire arrestor

– Tank manway


Opening Vessel to Atmosphere Section D-09

4Key Points• Buddy System• Buckeye only OQ task for PHMSA regulated assets • Fire extinguisher available• No ignition sources allowed in the work area


Tank Work

4Tank work is the:– Isolation, emptying, opening, cleaning, and repair of vessels.

4Returning a tank to service is also considered hazardous work

4Types of tanks this procedure covers:– Breakout– Storage– Underground– Sump– Transmix– Relief


Tank Work

4Key Points• Control ignition sources• Use intrinsically safe devices until tank is vapor free• Grounding of equipment• Verify atmospheric conditions• Tank work checklist


Electrical Safe Work Practices

4Any work being performed on electrical equipment over 50 volts must be done by a qualified person

4Use of HWA is required for all electrical work


Electrical Safe Work Practices Section D-24

4Key Points– Buddy System over 600V– Qualified/Unqualified– Approach Boundaries – 4ft and 10ft.– Arc Flash– Specialized PPE– Safe distance to power lines


Underwater Operations

4Any work involving submersion of the Body or Head in water.

4SCUBA or Air-line is required4Refer to OSHA 1910, Subpart T


Excavation

4Use of powered equipment or explosives in the movement of earth, rock or other material.

4Policy, Section D-104Key Points

– One Call– Soil Testing– Egress – over 4ft.– Protective systems –

over 5ft.– PE design – over 20ft.– Tolerance Zones


Excavation D-10 and D-11

4Key Points• One call• Soil testing• Means of egress - > 4ft• Protective systems > 5 ft• PE design over 20 ft• Competent person responsibilities• Refer to DPPM for tolerance zones and soil removel

methods


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