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Refuelling

Winter Driving

BP Driving Assessments, Trainings & Permitting

Defensive Driving Assessments

Defensive Driver Trainings

BP Driver Permitting

PURPOSE

AUTHORISATION

ISSUING

Validity

Identification

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

QUERIES

BP DRIVER TRAINING PROCESS

DRIVER CORE DEFENSIVE DRIVING SKILLS

OFF ROAD DRIVING SKILLS

Defensive Driver Training Program

Off-Road Driver Training Program

Fatigue and Tiredness Management Training

Skid correction training

APPENDIXES (PLEASE CLICK THE LINKS TO VIEW THE CONTENT)

Appendix A - BP Driver‟s Permit program Across Azerbaijan, Georgia & Turkey

Appendix B - Vehicle Inspection Documents

 Daily Light Vehicle Checklist for Driver

 Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Guidance

Appendix C - Vehicle Periodic Maintenance Inspection Sheets

Appendix D - Use of communication equipment procedure

Appendix E - Incident Investigation and Reporting Procedure

Appendix F - Specimen questions for LGV & PCV drivers

Appendix G - Driver Training Format and Matrix

Appendix H - Driver Medical Screening Program

Appendix I

- Safe Vehicle Standard & Specifications

Appendix J - Vehicle Seat & Seatbelt Policy

Appendix K - Vehicle Loading Policy & Guidelines on “Load restrain & transportation”

Appendix L - Headlights use guideline

Appendix M - Contracts minimum expectation

Appendix N - Winter Driving Tips

Appendix O - Maximum Speed Limits

Appendix P - BP Vehicle Use Policy

Appendix Q - BP Vehicle Disposal Policy

Appendix R - Vehicle Operation Best Practises / Guidelines

Appendix S - BP Driver Disciplinary Code Guidelines

Appendix T - Did you know?

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PURPOSE /SCOPE

Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to assist all who operate transportation as a scope of work for BP, to

prepare for and execute road transport operations safely. This procedure includes clear regulations

that must be complied with, and other useful information for guidance.

This procedure is not simply a set of regulations about how to drive well, it is also a guide to the

conduct, which will lead to the safer use of vehicles both on the job and away from the workplace.

It deals with drivers‟ and passengers‟ behaviours, vehicle operation and maintenance standards.

This procedure provides a recommended way of managing risks of driving for the workforce and

vehicles on BP business.

The procedure includes the overall aim of reducing the number of driving related incidents

The Safe Driver‟s and Safe Passenger‟s Codes, which follow, summarise the essential behaviour,

which is expected of all those who drive for BP as a scope of work and their passengers.

Scope

The contents of this procedure are applicable to all BP owned or managed project, operation, sites,

structure and other asset in Azerbaijan SPU. Contractors operating transport on or to and from BP

owned or managed project, operation, sites, structure and other asset of Azerbaijan SPU also

responsible for alignment with this procedure.

This document does not replace the procedures prepared and adopted by specialist contractors.

Neither does it supersede any national and local regulatory requirements.

This procedure contributes to compliance with the OMS Part 2 - Elements of Operating Including

Group essentials, 3 - OMS Performance Improvement Cycle and 4 - Governance and Implementation.

The procedure supports delivery of the following OMS Group Essentials.

Sub-element

Group Essentials

2.2 People and Competence

2.2.3, 2.2.5

3.2 Personal Safety

3.2.1

3.4 Health and Industrial Hygiene

3.4.4, 3.4.5

3.7 Transportation

3.7.1, 3.7.2, 3.7.3, 3.7.4,

3.7.5, 3.7.6

5.3 Asset Operation

5.3.1

5.4 Inspection and Maintenance

5.4.2, 5.4.3, 5.4.4

All guidelines contained in this procedure shall be regarded as the minimum requirements for BP

owned or managed project, operation, sites, structure and other asset in Azerbaijan SPU.

Legislation & Standards

The aim of the Procedure for AZSPU Driving Safety Standard is to achieve “no accidents”, “no harm

to people” and “no damage to the environment”. To achieve this aim, this procedure complies with

National Legislation, the terms of the Production Sharing Agreement

(PSA) and BP Group

Recommended Practice GRP 3.7-0002 Driving Safety issued on 16th December of 2009.

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The best International Oil Industry practice and relevant goal setting legislation have been adopted to

reduce the level of risk to as low as reasonably practicable and therefore well below that mandated by

applicable statutory laws and regulations.

In the absence of local regulations, appropriate UK and US regulations and industry best practice will

apply as required. In addition, BP Group Recommended Practice GRP 3.7-0002 Driving Safety has

been considered in setting suitable goals and targets.

DEFINITIONS

TRA

Task Risk Assessment

DCTA

Driving Compliance Technical Authority

JMP

Journey Management Plan

ALARP

As Low as Reasonably Practicable

Any motorized vehicle for transporting passengers or goods

and with Gross Maximum Vehicle Mass equal or less that 3500

kg as per local legislation

HGV

Any motorized vehicle for transporting personnel or goods with

Gross Maximum Vehicle Mass more that 3500 kg as per local

legislation

ERV

Emergency Response Vehicle

ETD

Estimated Time of Departure

ETA

Estimated Time of Arrival

JMC

Journey Management Controller

IMS

Incident Management System

Individual

A seat belt designed for one person only

seat belt

CS (CAM)

Contract Specialist (Contract Accountable Manager)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Company Requirements

is a company requirement that all driving operations are subject to an assessment

risk to

demonstrate that risks have been reduced to as low a level as reasonably practicable (ALARP). This

can be achieved by complying with the Company‟s existing standards. Where compliance with

Company standards can not be reasonably achieved, a formal level 2 Risk Assessment will be

undertaken to identify any additional controls to ensure that risks remain as low as reasonably

practicable. Procedure of AzSPU Driving Safety Standard is non-negotiable.

Stopping Unsafe Work

To stop the continuation of potentially unsafe driving at the earliest possible stage, this Driving safety

Standard Procedure make it very clear that all drivers and passengers are obliged and have the

authority to “STOP” driving that they consider to be unsafe.

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Deviations

This procedure contains general regulations for the operation of road transportation, which must be

fully complied with by all who operate such transportation, as a scope of work for BP. Requirements

and endorsement from BP AzSPU Driving Compliance Technical Authority (BP DCTA) must be

obtained before any deviations from these regulations may be authorised. In emergency situations

where approval is either unavailable or impractical, BP Senior line management are authorised to

make deviations, provided that an adequate risk assessment has been conducted and firm control is

implemented. All such deviations must however, be reported to BP RSA within 24 hours.

Any form of deviation from this procedure, including but not limited to local rules, shall be requested

and authorised in accordance with SSOW, Deviations from Regulations and Procedures procedure

(Doc. No: AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00011-2).

Document Review

This document will be reviewed on an annual basis when users from the project, operation, sites,

structure and other asset in Azerbaijan SPU will have an opportunity to propose changes to the

existing processes and procedures. The Driving Compliance Technical Authority will be responsible

for coordinating this review.

Audit, Compliance and Assurance

Performance Units (PU) are accountable for implementing the Standard and for providing auditable

evidence of compliance.

Monitoring compliance to this Standard by BP employees and in respect of BP and contractors‟

vehicles, and reporting on progress of implementation must be included as part of the annual HSSE

assurance process for each PU.

Compliance with Standards is mandatory for all BP driving workforce operating vehicles on BP

business. Verification of compliance is the responsibility of relevant PU. PUs must be able to

demonstrate compliance with the Standard and must have an action plan to address any gaps.

AzSPU Specific Cross References & Related Procedures

This procedure shall, where appropriate, be used in conjunction with this suite of AzSPU Procedures

referenced below.

Document Number

Title of Procedure

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00011-2

Deviations from Regulations and Procedures

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00060-2

Permit To Work

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00054-2

Incident Investigation & Reporting

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00063-2

Task Risk Assessment

Language Facilitation

Due to the various languages spoken at project, operation, sites, structure and other asset in

Azerbaijan SPU, there is a necessity to assist all with “an ease of understanding”. Therefore, the

development and use of information tools are available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Within this procedure the following responsibilities are assigned:

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Site Manager

¾ Ensure overall operation of the AzSPU Driving Safety Standard procedure on their site and

ensuring that the elements described in this document are consistently followed.

¾ Ensuring that the Driving Safety process is subject to regular monitoring and auditing, acting

upon the results of these audits to maintain the integrity of the system and proposing any

recommendations for system improvement.

¾ Ensuring that the training and competency standards, as defined in this document, are

followed

¾ Ensuring that drivers incentive and disciplinary programs are in place and followed

¾ Approves deviation raised and ensures that the deviation process followed.

¾ Approval of all Level 2 Risk Assessments (Normal), Operational Risk Assessments (ORA) ,

Stand Alone Risk Assessments (SARA) and Isolation Risk Assessments (IRA).

¾ Approval of lessons learned and audits.

Transport Manager

The Transport Manager is responsible for:

Ensuring adequate resources and funding (equipment, personnel, training, etc.) are allocated

for the implementation and operation of this procedure.

Organizing and conducting regular safety briefings in conjunction with HSE: and making

arrangements for all drivers to attend.

Preparing a schedule of monthly driver safety meetings that permits every driver to attend at

least one meeting per month.

Maintaining and auditing quarterly and monthly safety meeting attendance records.

Ensuring that discrepancies in the vehicle inventory or vehicle condition are reported and

corrective actions taken.

Implementation of the Transport Safety Management Procedure.

Ensuring the vehicle inspections are conducted on all BP and Contractor owned vehicles and

contract vehicles operating on BP own or leased project, operation, sites, structure and other

asset in Azerbaijan SPU and ensuring that results of the inspection are verified by the

appointed workshop mechanic.

Ensuring and verify that workforce drivers have valid Driving License and BP Driver Permit.

Ensuring and verify that workforce drivers conducting pre-use vehicle checks on acceptable

level as per procedure.

Appointing a qualified mechanic who shall be designed as a Vehicle Safety Inspector.

Ensuring that the Vehicle Safety Inspector implements and monitors the effectiveness of this

procedure by carrying out audits and inspections.

In collaboration with the BP Land Transportation Departments, ensuring that Defensive and

other Driver Trainings and Assessment courses are scheduled, conducted and the all training

and assessment records up to date.

Investigation of all vehicle accidents and communicate lessons learned to the workforce

Ensuring effective disciplinary action is taken against drivers who do not observe the rules set

forth in this procedure.

Passengers

Passengers play a significant role in road safety issues and are not only customers, but also

supporters of the driver. Passenger behaviour can positively or negatively influence the Driver‟s

performance.

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Passengers must report unsafe driving practices, defective safety equipment, and unsafe vehicle or

road conditions, to the Transportation Department. Passengers should also recognize good driving

practices and safe driving performance.

Vehicle passengers are to be fully briefed during the company induction, regarding the safe code of

practice and their expected behaviour.

Vehicle occupants must be encouraged to warn report or stop other occupants, who blatantly deviate

from the established rules and regulations (SOC, Stop-cards, etc.)

Safe Passenger Code

Proudly adhering to this code will bring the benefits of fewer accidents, less stress, and a more

responsible approach to passenger safety. This can be summarized by the following:

1. Always wear your seatbelt. Be certain that it operates correctly and that it is in good condition

2. Make sure your cargo is secured by placing all heavy items within the cargo space. Laptop is a

load, which ideally should be placed in cargo space. No objects should be in front of airbags

3. Be on time and never attempt to rush the Driver, he will not comply

4. If you are in doubt of the vehicle‟s roadworthiness, then consult the vehicle‟s checklist and

request a confirmatory check

5. Assist the driver while manoeuvring, if required

6. Do not smoke inside the vehicle

7. Advise the Driver if he fails to comply with the Safe Driver‟s Code

8. Confirm, that your Driver has filed a Journey Management Plan (more than 100 km round trip)

9. Always ensure that your headrest is properly adjusted

10. Do not eat or drink while vehicle is in motion - please avoid any hot-drinks while travelling

11. If you are feeling tired suggest a

5-minute break. Remember, if you sleep, you cannot

effectively support the Driver, relying entirely on his professionalism and that of other

passengers! It is recommended that at least one passenger remains awake while the vehicle is

in motion

Remember!

Road safety is a matter of mutual responsibility of both the driver and his passengers.

Responsible Passenger

The “Responsible Passenger” is defined as the front seat passenger or the most senior employee

seated in the vehicle. The senior passenger and the driver are equally responsible for ensuring

compliance with this AzSPU Driving Safety Standard and ensuring the vehicle is operated in a safe

and courteous manner.

The Responsible Passenger is responsible for:

¾ Ensuring that the motor vehicle observes the correct speed limits.

¾ Ensuring that the vehicle is driven in safe manner with due regards to the prevailing road and

weather conditions.

¾ Reporting to Transport Manager any unsafe driving acts, conditions and incidents of speeding

observed.

Vehicle Passengers

Vehicle passengers shall:

¾ Wear seatbelts whenever the vehicle is in motion.

¾ Ensure that the vehicle driver obeys the Traffic Law and BP Standard.

¾ Observe the requests of the driver with regard to passenger safety requirements.

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Drivers

General

No matter how excellent the vehicle is, or how good the road, the majority of road traffic accidents

happen because drivers are not observing, planning or adequately responding to the hazards, which

can often be predicted or avoided.

By definition

„an accident’ is an unexpected event resulting in loss of control. Therefore, ALL

DRIVERS CAN AVOID ACCIDENTS by staying firmly in control of all aspects of their journey by

planning it, driving safely, and recovering from any unforeseen problems encountered.

BP and Contractor Drivers

BP Drivers and Contractor Drivers are responsible for:

¾ Ensuring that their vehicle is fit for purpose and maintained to be in a safe road worthy

condition.

¾ Possession of a valid Driving License and BP Driver Permit.

¾ Ensuring that their vehicle is driven in a safe and courteous manner and obeying all safe-

driving requirements contained in this procedure.

¾ Immediately reporting all accidents and incidents to the Transport Manager

¾ Attendance at safety meetings in accordance with the published schedule.

Ensuring that all passengers are wearing seat belts prior to moving the vehicle

The Safe Driver‟s Code

All those who drive for BP as a scope of work, on duty, and even off duty, must demonstrate a good

standard of personal behaviour. People who see us can measure this behaviour. It is a code of

behaviour embodying SAFETY, COURTESY AND DISCIPLINE.

Proudly adhering to this code will bring the benefits of fewer accidents, less stress, and a more

professional approach to the essential task of driving safely. This can be summarized by the following:

1. Completing daily vehicle checks and report defects immediately

2. Planning the journey by use of a map (if required) and informing Base of the journey plan

3. Before setting out on any trip, you must be fit, alert and have the following documents in your

vehicle:

¾ Your driving license

¾ The vehicle‟s technical passport

¾ The insurance certificate

¾ The company‟s authorisation letter

¾ BP Driver‟s Permit

4. Driving the vehicle:

¾ Only after everyone's seat belt is fastened (See Appendix J - Vehicle Seat & Seatbelt

Policy)

¾ Any unsafe passenger behaviour must be corrected immediately and reported

¾ Unauthorised passengers are not to be carried

5. Rest breaks:

¾ Half an hour after each 3 hrs of continues driving

¾ A minimum of 12 hrs after a full 12 hrs shift.

¾ If you feel tired at any time, always take a break

6. Being Seen and Heard:

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¾ Headlights on at least 30 min before sunset (dusk) and 30 min after sunrise (dawn) also

during poor daytime visibility. (See Appendix L - Headlights use guideline)

¾ Use your horn to warn, not to annoy

7. Communication:

¾ Use your phone and radio only if parked in safe place

¾ Keep your radio / phone use to a minimum

¾ Never initiate or answer calls whilst driving (see Appendix D - Use of communication

equipment procedure)

8. Speed:

¾ Always drive at a safe speed!

¾ Comply with BP maximum speed limits of 90 km/h (70 km/h for vehicles in excess of 3.5

tonnes) on the highways and 60 km/h within the city limit, unless road and weather

conditions dictate a lower speed, particularly whilst driving on wet or icy road. A maximum

speed limit for driving off-road is 40 km/h. (Please see Appendix O - Maximum Speed

Limits)

¾ Follow the law 100% - BP will not pay fines!

9. Distance:

¾ Keep your distance from other road users

¾ Show consideration for your passengers and all other road users

10. Accidents:

¾ Report all collisions and vehicle faults promptly (Please see Appendix E - Incident

Investigation and Reporting Procedure)

11. You must not eat or drink whilst driving. Smoking is always prohibited inside the vehicle.

Remember!

Drive each day as though you were on a mission, the goal of which is not to be involved in or cause

an accident.

Management Support

All supervisors and managers who administer transportation as a scope of work for BP must

demonstrate:

¾ Compliance with all BP Road Safety regulations and guidelines

Active support for the BP Road Safety Program, by personal commitment and leading by example

PROSEDURE AND PROCESS

Driving Competence

All Drivers must continue to develop their driving skills up to and beyond the BP minimum acceptable

standard and familiarise themselves with local hazards. Only Drivers who hold BP Driver‟s Permits

and who believe in and follow the Safe Driver's Code are allowed to drive vehicles as a scope of work

for BP.

Driver Core Skills Assessment

BP driving instructors are to conduct core skills assessments prior to Driver recruitment and during

scheduled assessments in accordance with the BP Driver‟s Permitting program. (See Appendix A)

Driver Supporting Skills

In addition to core skills, Drivers must also be able to:

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¾ Demonstrate their knowledge of BP Road Driving Safety procedures

¾ Effectively use the BP Journey Management system

¾ Deal with simple mechanical faults, and be able to change a wheel

¾ Know the National and Local traffic rules and regulations

¾ Complete vehicle daily checks and understand the vehicle maintenance program

¾ Use communications equipment safely and in accordance with BP policy

¾ Understand the basics of how the vehicle works

¾ Understand how to report accidents in accordance with BP procedures

¾ Administer basic first aid and fight minor fires

¾ Demonstrate skills in off-road driving inclusive vehicle winch operation and basic recovery

¾ Understand and conduct „Road Risk Assessments‟

Driver Special Qualifications

Heavy Goods, Passenger Carrying and Articulated Vehicles

For vehicles, which carry more than eight passengers, weigh more than 3.5 tonnes or pull trailers in

excess of 0.75 tonnes, Drivers must attend related training and hold the relevant license categories.

Driver Fitness, Welfare and Hours of Work

Fitness

A medical fitness program for all drivers must be in place - (Please see Appendix H)

 All drivers are to be subjected to a pre-employment medical fitness examination, which is

conducted by a BP assessed medical organisation

 Bi-annual medical check-ups are to be scheduled for all personnel who drive for BP as a

scope of work

 A system must be in place, which prevents drivers from operating vehicles when they are

medically unfit or ill

 A system must be in place, which regularly checks the medical fitness of drivers. (On a daily

basis)

 A system must be in place, which requires drivers to report when they are taking a course of

physician prescribed drugs

 Drivers must routinely be checked for fitness following road traffic accidents.

 A system must be in place to regularly and randomly check drivers for alcohol / drug abuse.

(Bi-annually and at high risk times such as days following; holidays, time off, celebrations etc -

Please see Appendix - H)

The BP Driver medical screening programme as a minimum is comprised of:

¾ A health questionnaire

¾ A visual and audio examination

¾ Alcohol abuse check

¾ Prolonged use of prescribed or other medication

¾ Other clinical examinations as established by BP HSE Department (Please see Appendix - H)

Welfare

Drivers must be able to:

¾ Lodge in adequate accommodation, which has been approved by BP, if they are required to

stay overnight. If tired, Drivers shall never be ordered to drive or continue driving

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¾ Receive adequate meals - or have expenses to purchase such meals

¾ Provision for frequent communications with family

¾ Time off work in the case of family bereavement or other emergency

¾ Find out their duty in reasonable time in order to make necessary preparations

The company should cover all reasonable welfare expenses

Driver Hours of Work

The following hours of work comply with the BP Group HSE standards. It is recognised however, that

it may be impractical to strictly follow these standards in all cases and as such deviations may be

authorised. Drivers who operate in excess of their maximum daily hours are only to do so to complete

essential work and these occurrences are to be kept to an extreme minimum. All deviations must be

reported to BP DCTA and Drivers carefully monitored and controlled. Working hour‟s requirement

shall comply with local legislation. Driving / working in emergency situations shall meet labour code

requirements, definitions and conditions.

Requirements

Rules

Maximum working hours within a rolling 24 hour

12 hours total

period

Rest after full 12 hours shift

Minimum 12 hours unbroken

Maximum working hours

60 hours over continues 7-day period or 120

hours over 14 days (no more than 80 hours

over 7 days with an average of 60 hours a

week over an extended period)

Maximum driving time within a rolling 24 hour

10 hours total (not including the time spent

period

driving to and from work)

Minimum unbroken rest during 24 hours period

6 hours

Work breaks (including meals) during a working

Minimum of 30 min break after every 5 hrs

shift

Maximum continuous driving time

3 hours, with minimum 30 min break after.

Additional breaks should be taken as felt

necessary

Maximum continues driving time at the wheel on

2 hours, with minimum 30 min break after

night time or for off-road driving

Off-duty period for every continuous 7 days

Minimum of a continuous 24 hour break

Off duty period for every continuous 14-day

At least one continuous 48-hour break

period

Off duty rest must not be taken in the cab of a vehicle, unless the vehicle is fitted with a proper cab

bunk.

When driving in severe weather or over difficult terrain, the working hours should be shortened.

Night-work will always cause more fatigue than day-work due to the poor quality of sleep during the

day and the feeling of social isolation. Night shifts must therefore be followed by a rest period - never

another working shift.

1. Drivers‟ working hours are to be strictly controlled and comply with local legislation and BP

requirements. Working hours must be closely monitored and recorded, which should include time

off work, rest breaks and any occasions of deviation from BP requirements. Documents should be

made available for auditing purposes.

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2. A system must be in place, which reduces the chance of drivers falling asleep at the wheel,

through driver education, regular communication, control of the vehicle internal environment and

support from passengers. The system should also include:

 Dispatchers / Transportation qualified personnel who must control daily drivers work-hours,

particularly for long journeys and those conducted during the hours of darkness

 Passengers responsibilities which play a significant role in driver fatigue management; see

„Safe Passenger Code‟

 Journey Management Procedures

VEHICLE OPERATION PROCEDURE PROCESS

General

Vehicle operations must never compromise the Safe Driver‟s or Safe Passenger‟s Codes.

Passengers should never set out on journeys, which place the Driver in the impossible position of

breaking the Safe Driver‟s Code. Good journey planning must prevail. All Employees are entitled to

make use of the Company's vehicles when required to travel on approved official Company

business. Vehicles should be requisitioned in advance from the Company's vehicle pool (see BP

vehicle use policy - Appendix P). Using Company vehicles or equipment for personal use or non-job

related purposes as well as transporting of non-business related passengers or load in company

vehicles is forbidden.

The most important behaviour is to keep to safe speed limits, follow all warning signs and be

courteous to all other road users (cyclists, pedestrians, buses, etc.).

Where BP activities may cause disturbance to other road users, supervisors should control traffic by

using flagmen or other clear warning signs.

Vehicle Standards

The following vehicle standards are accepted by BP AzSPU and will apply to all newly purchased

vehicles. These standards are also to be observed on the existing Company fleets - any exceptions

proposed shall be followed through “Deviation Process”. Contractor shall follow minimum required

standards. All vehicles‟ related equipment is to be maintained in a state that is safe and suitable for

the intended usage. Requests for deviations to these standards must be forwarded to BP as a

Road safety authority via DCTA for consideration and final approval.

(Please see Appendix I - Safe Vehicle Standard & Specifications)

Maintenance

The primary object of the maintenance system is to maintain vehicle roadworthiness - that is, the

integrity of all the vehicle systems to enable it to be driven without the vehicle contributing to any form

of crash.

A comprehensive vehicle service and maintenance system to be in place.

 All vehicles before using are to be checked to ensure that they are fit for purpose, regularly

inspected and confirmed that vehicle‟s system are mechanically sound, in serviceable

condition and in safe working order by full-scale inspection conducted at pre-start and as

guided by a Safety Inspection Intervals at or at least every 6 months (See example of

minimum required check, guidance and safety inspection intervals guide - Appendix B)

 Assurance must be confirmed that all vehicles are being serviced and maintained strictly in

accordance with the vehicle manufacturers‟ standards and recommendations.

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 Assurance must be confirmed that only genuine spare parts are installed, which are specific to

the vehicle and in accordance with the vehicle manufacturers‟ recommendations.

 All vehicles are to be serviced and maintained by fully qualified and competent mechanics.

 All vehicle servicing and maintenance work to be recorded and tracked (See example

document Appendix C)

 A register must be maintained of all service manuals for equipment in use or being maintained

on a regular basis.

 Quality assurance of completed vehicle maintenance must be established by means of an

effective handover and acceptance system from and to the maintenance workshop

Maintenance is a shared task between the Driver, the maintenance workshop and the manager of the

team of drivers. The Driver, however, is always the first line of “defence”.

Maintenance System

There are four main participants in the BP vehicle maintenance system as follows:

¾ Drivers

¾ In-house maintenance Expert / Mechanic

¾ Contracted service shop(s)

¾ Transportation managers and supervisors

Their tasks are described as follows:

Driver Responsibilities:

o Check the vehicle at the start of the shift, as defined in Appendix B

o Report defects immediately

Maintenance Expert / Mechanic Responsibilities:

o Periodic safety inspections of all vehicles

o Scheduling / authorising maintenance service trips for each fleet vehicle

o Confirming and authorising defect repair

o Co-ordinating with the contracted service shop(s) for ensuring safe, cost-effective, timely and

professional maintenance service of the Company fleet

o Keeping records of all maintenance work carried out

Contracted Service or In House Shop Responsibilities:

o Carry out maintenance service as per the BP issued Service Order and in accordance with the

manufacturer‟s specifications by qualified mechanics only

o Carry out general inspection of the vehicle every time when the vehicle is in service and advise

of any necessary spare part replacement/service that will be required in the near future

o Provide safe, high-quality, professional service ensuring roadworthiness of each Company

vehicle

o See Maintenance Inspection Sheet to be used by the Service Shop(s) in Appendix C

Transportation Manager / Supervisor Responsibilities:

o Developing fleet maintenance program

o Carry out daily/weekly random checks on any fleet vehicle, using either the Driver's pre-use

check or periodic safety inspection report as a guide

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o Check contracted service workshop(s) and vehicle records for inspections, defect reporting and

servicing

Emergency Response Vehicles (ERV)

BP emergency response vehicles are to operate on a 24-hour basis for addressing immediate

transportation requirements during emergencies. At night a specially trained crew of emergency

Drivers and a Dispatcher are to be made available to handle all emergency transportation

requirements.

The fact that these vehicles could be required to attend the scene of an accident or disaster, all ERV

must always be in a good operational condition, with full fuel tanks and equipped with all necessary

safety equipment. The safety and telecommunications equipment carried within ERV requires careful

consideration by the Transportation Department and its customers.

Journey Management Procedures

1. All journeys‟ risks, in areas identified as high risk for vehicle accident, shall be assessed and

journey risk management plan shall be in place to mitigate those risks.

2. A journey management system must be in place

3. All drivers and passengers must understand and comply with the Procedure and Journey Risk

Management Plan.

4. All journeys are to be recorded and tracked appropriately using electronic software or other

suitable methods.

Any journey that is to take place outside of 50 km radius (100 km round trip) of the major cities

boundaries or outside of normal routine activities area / permanent location requires an approved

Journey Management Plan (JMP) and must be controlled by Journey Management procedures.

Taking into consideration geography of Baku city as an exception JMP required for trips greater than

100-kilometres radius from the centre of Baku, or 50 kilometers from Baku boundaries (southward

Alyat, northward H.Z. Tagiyev settlement). Journey Management procedures must include the

following details:

¾ Driver‟s name

¾ Vehicle registration number

¾ Vehicle fleet unit number

¾ Names of passengers

¾ Start time (ETD) and arrival time (ETA)

¾ Cargo details (if any)

¾ Route details and planned rest stops

¾ Planned calls in to Journey Management Centre

Identified personnel who are responsible for vehicle Journey Management are to ensure that all

vehicle movements which fall under JMP are properly administered.

“Man Lost” Procedure

The aim is to locate and rescue a Driver who has failed to reach his destination by the estimated time

of arrival. The basic principles are:

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¾ After no contact has been made for more than 2 hours, the Journey Management Controller

(JMC) will make initial investigations as to the possible whereabouts of the vehicle

¾ A full-scale search will commence if no contact has been made with the Driver for more than 3

hours

¾ Assumptions are not to be made, debates neither started nor blame for over-reaction given. The

system must “default” to over-reaction, rather than under-reaction

¾ Activate the BP Incident Management System (IMS)

¾ The search may require all available means of rescue, including helicopters and local

emergency services, which are to be controlled by the Incident Commander

¾ The Senior management present at both the departure and arrival sites will jointly investigate

the Journey Management Plan and provide recommendations as necessary and communicate

actions to the Operations Section Chief

¾ A “man lost” incident will be considered as a near miss and an investigation will always be

carried out

¾ If lost, you must always stay with your vehicle until rescued

Driving Off-Road or on Construction Zones

Off-road definition: Any track or ground travelled which is not paved, is not marked by road

traffic signs or patrolled by traffic police is classified as off-road and detailed as such in any

police report.

Construction zone definition: Any zone that has construction / activities regardless marked or

unmarked with heavy machinery / plant and heavy good vehicle intensive movement shall be

considered as “Construction Zone”

Only Drivers who have passed a BP AzSPU competency test in off-road driving skills are

authorised to drive off-road for BP as a scope of work

A maximum speed limit for driving off-road is 40 km/h unless road, zone, site and weather

conditions dictate a lower speed, particularly whilst driving on wet or icy road.

Always strictly adhere to the submitted Journey Management Plan, particularly with regards to

the agreed route

Notify the JMC immediately of any proposed deviations

Steep ascents and descents must be carefully assessed before being driven

Avoid traversing slopes whenever possible, if traversing is unavoidable then they must be

carefully assessed before being driven

Travel restrictions - be fully aware of all restricted and potentially dangerous areas such as:

o Vertical Incline - 35%

o Sidling Incline - 15%

o BTC / WREP / AZTRANSGAZ execution zones

o Military installations / zones

o Security and other out-of-bounds areas

o Rivers and steep gradients

Use dipped headlights at all times, day or night

Avoid reversing where possible if necessary must be carefully assessed before being driven

Use cones of flagman if required while reversing

Where reversing on BP-controlled premises cannot be avoided in areas that contain operational

equipment or if the maneuver could put personnel in danger, reversing shall only be undertaken

with the assistance of a Banksman.

If lost, you must stay with your vehicle

Driving During the Hours of Darkness

No night driving!

All night driving is forbidden, apart from the following authorised exceptions:

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¾ Drivers who are tasked for „Meet & Assist‟ purposes

¾ Scheduled shift changes

¾ Responding to an Emergency as directed by the Incident Commander

¾ Between the work-site and BP or Contractor camps within the same locality

All other instances must receive prior authorisation from BP Senior line management, in accordance

with the Deviation Procedure and requirements stated in clause 1.6 of this document. All deviations

from the „No Night Driving‟ policy are to be properly risk-assessed, approved by BP Senior

management, recorded and tracked. All night driving shall be done only by specially trained on “Night

Driving” personnel.

Vehicle Loading

Loads and cargo shall be secured and shall not exceed manufacturer‟s specifications and legal limits

for class of vehicle. Specific “Loading and load restraint” procedures for all types of vehicles being

used shall be developed, communicated and followed. All drivers shall understand and comply with

these procedures.

¾ Vehicle loads must not exceed the weight limitations indicated on the vehicle registration

document

¾ Vehicle loads must not extend over the sides of the vehicle

¾ Any load, which extends beyond the rear of the vehicle, must be marked with a red flag and at

night, a red light

¾ Vehicle loads must be properly secured. Loose items, tools or equipment must not be carried

inside the passenger compartment, but placed behind a protective screen or lashed down

¾ Jerry-cans, of approved metal construction, must be carried outside the vehicle passenger

compartment and must be secured in external holders

¾ The following colour coding must be used for marking jerry-cans:

o Petrol

Red

o Diesel

Yellow

o Water

White

o Lubricating Oils

Green

See Appendix K - Vehicle Loading Policy & Guidelines on “Load restrain & transportation”.

Convoy Driving

BP or Contractor vehicle convoy movements must be properly organised. The Convoy Commander

must ensure that:

¾ A pre-journey risk assessment is conducted

¾ Onsite vehicle maintenance and safety checks are completed

¾ Journey Management Plan is prepared and supervised by himself

¾ All vehicles move with dipped headlights day or night

¾ An adequate and uniform distance is maintained between vehicles

¾ Vehicles within the convoy do not overtake each other

¾ No vehicle Driver makes any unauthorised stops

¾ The convoy travels at the speed of the slowest vehicle

¾ Communications are maintained between vehicles

Refuelling

During refuelling operations, the Driver of the vehicle being refuelled must ensure that:

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¾ The engine is switched off before the fuel transfer begins

¾ The windows are closed

¾ Neither he nor his passengers operate communications equipment

¾ All mobile telephones are to remain in the vehicle during self - service

¾ No smoking or open flames are to be used on the station premises, unless in a area

designated by the station staff and which is considered to be safe by the Driver

Winter Driving

Before you start a journey, ask yourself:

¾ Is your journey necessary?

¾ Are you fit for driving?

¾ What‟s the weather forecast?

¾ Is the vehicle roadworthy?

Other things to consider:

¾ In the daytime when light levels are low or during heavy rain, use your headlights, reduce your

speed and remain alert

¾ Pedestrians and animals are more difficult to see due to poor daylight quality and longer nights

¾ Other vehicle movements are difficult to predict, due to poor daylight quality and incorrect use

of lights

¾ On wet or icy roads extend your stopping distance

Please see Appendix - N on “Winter Driving Tips”

7. DRIVERS TRAINNING PROCEDURE

BP Driving Assessments, Trainings & Permitting

BP Land Transportation Departments are to maintain records of all Drivers training courses and

driving assessments. BP authorised Driving Instructors are to conduct driving competency training ,

assessments, theory tests and corrective driver training as may be necessary. Additional driver

trainings, as defined by matrix, shall be conducted by BP AzSPU recognized trainers. (See Appendix

1. All personnel who drive as a scope of work for BP must hold a BP authorised driver permit in

accordance with BP Driver Permitting Procedure (Please see Appendix A)

2. Contractors must ensure that all their drivers are assessed in accordance with the BP driving

assessment program (Please see Appendix A)

3. Contractors‟ should either have their own or contracted BP approved Driving Instructor group

and shall request for provision of required driver trainings / assessments conducted by this

training provider.

Defensive Driving Assessments

Defensive driving assessments are to be conducted to evaluate a Driver‟s knowledge and practical

skills to meet BP minimum driving standards for all those who drive for BP as a scope of work.

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Defensive driving assessments are to be conducted at least once annually, in order to re-assess core

driving skills of all those who drive for BP as a scope of work. These assessments are conducted to

ensure that all Drivers remain in full compliance with current BP defensive driving standards and

procedures.

All BP Instructors are authorised to pass or fail any Driver who fails to achieve the BP minimum

standard and are to assist in the development of driver training courses.

Drivers who fail to achieve BP minimum driving standards must not drive vehicles as a scope of work

for BP.

Defensive Driver Trainings

The following groups only, are to conduct defensive driver training on behalf of BP:

¾ BP authorised driver-training providers

¾ BP Driving Instructors (as may be necessary)

Driving training Experts could be utilised to conduct continuation-training courses for all BP personnel

as required.

The instructors providing trainings and assessments shall

 Complete instructor training prior to providing training

 Approved to provide such as trainings and assessments by AzSPU

 Re-assessed by external provider for competency at least every two years

BP Driver Permitting

All personnel who drive motor vehicles as a scope of work for BP must carry a valid and authorised

BP Driver‟s Permit, shall be able to revalidate trainings and assessments at least annually.

For further details, relating to BP Driver Permitting, Driving assessments and training, (see Appendix

A).

BP Driver‟s Permit

Purpose

The fundamental purpose for the introduction of the BP driver‟s permit system is to assert greater

control over all those personnel who drive vehicles as a scope of work for BP, and to ensure that

those drivers‟ are properly trained and assessed. Drivers‟, who cannot demonstrate adequate driving

competence, are of significant risk to themselves and all other road users.

All personnel who drive a motor vehicle as a scope of work for BP must carry a valid BP Drivers

Permit. All drivers must produce their BP Driver‟s Permit on the request of senior management or any

other authorized person.

Authorisation

The following personnel only, are to authorise BP driver‟s permits.

BP Azerbaijan Land Transportation Manager or nominated representative.

BP Georgia Transportation Team Leader or nominated representative.

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BP AzSPU Turkey Transport Coordinator

All authorised permits must show an official date stamp and be signed in ink by an authorising person

or his nominated representative. An electronic record of all authorised permits is to be maintained and

made available for review on the BP intranet. Each permits identification code is to follow in sequence

the first issue being 0001

The permit date stamp is to reflect the actual date that the permit is authorized.

Issuing

BP Driver‟s permits in each country are produced and supplied by the BP Land Transportation

Department. Following their initial issue, all additional requests for permits are to be co-ordinated

through the suitable Land Transportation Department.

Photocopies of BP driver‟s permits are not to be used as an alternative to the officially issued

document.

Permits will only be issued to BP and Contractor drivers‟ who have successfully completed an

authorised BP driving assessment.

Only BP authorised Instructors are allowed to make entries in the permit‟s record of driving trainings

and assessments.

Only BP authorised Instructors are to conduct BP driving trainings and assessments. All BP driving

trainings and assessments are to strictly comply with the protocol for conducting such driving

assessments.

Validity

BP driver‟s permits will remain valid unless:

They have become defaced or mutilated.

Lost or stolen.

Unofficially altered.

The relevant driving training and (or) assessment dates have been exceeded by more than 30

days.

Permits that have been defaced or mutilated must be destroyed, and a replacement permit issued.

Permits that have been lost or stolen must be cancelled and the BP Transportation Department in

each country must be informed immediately. A replacement permit should be issued, which reflects all

the details from the lost permit, obtainable from the Transportation Department‟s electronic records.

The old identification code number or next available identification code number could be used for the

replacement permit. Electronic records are to be updated to reflect the old permit as being lost and

invalid, but must not be deleted from the database. The permit is an accountable document and as

such, an investigation is to be made into the circumstances surrounding the loss or theft, and any

disciplinary action taken if appropriate.

Permits, which have been altered unofficially, must be destroyed and a replacement permit issued as

above. An investigation is to be made into the circumstances surrounding the alteration, and any

disciplinary action taken if appropriate.

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In exceptional circumstances, the date of expiry of a driving assessment may be extended for up to 30

additional days. The driver‟s supervisor must make a written request to the BP Land Transportation

Department, for such extensions.

The Driver‟s supervisor within each country is responsible to communicate a list of all those drivers,

whose trainings and (or) assessments period will expire in less than 30 days.

BP Driver‟s supervisor is responsible for keeping all trainings and assessments dates valid.

Permits remain authentic, only when supported by a valid national driver‟s licence or Police certificate,

which contains the appropriate details and vehicle categories.

Identification

Till May 2009 in Azerbaijan and till July 2008 Georgia the permits were supplied in Green and Red

formats for identification purposes only, and which are issued under the following conditions:

Green

(BP Employees)

Red

(BP Contractors)

From May 2008 the permits in Azerbaijan for are supplied only in Green format with records of

obtaining trainings and assessments validity. In April 2008 as per S&OI Audit Recommendation a new

BP Permit format was implemented for BP Driving workforce.

The permit identification code is a BP AzSPU generated code consisting of a two-letter prefix followed

by four digits. The prefix will either be AZ for permits issued in Azerbaijan or GE for those issued in

Georgia. The four-digit entry will follow a sequential format that is centrally controlled by the BP

Transportation Departments.

Procedure for obtaining a BP Driver‟s Permit

All personnel who drive vehicles as a scope of work for BP must successfully complete the

relevant driving trainings and assessments and be issued with a BP driver‟s permit.

Drivers‟, who have successfully completed a previous BP driving trainings and assessment,

which is still in date, can be issued with a BP drivers permit without having to complete a

further driving assessment. These permits must however, reflect both the current assessments

start and expiry dates. Permits are not to be issued to these drivers however, until they have

attended the defensive driving training and successfully completed a BP driver‟s matrix test

and practical assessment, if validity date expired.

The validity of driving assessments is 12, or 6 calendar months, as recommended within

individual driving assessment reports. No other validity periods are to be used without the prior

approval of BP AzSPU Driving Compliance Technical Authority (DCTA).

Driving trainings and assessments for BP employees‟ are to be co-ordinated directly through

their respective Transportation Departments.

Driving assessments for contractor‟s employees‟ are to be co-ordinated directly through the

relevant BP Technical Specialist former Contract Accountable Manager

(CAM) and

Transportation Department. The BP Technical Specialist former Contract Accountable

Manager (CAM) is to liaise closely with the contractor, and BP relevant HSE department, to

clearly determine which contractor drivers are required to attend BP driving assessments.

Minimum driving Trainings and Assessments are to consist of the following:

Defensive Driving Training

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i. Defensive Driving Presentation

ii. Matrix Test

iii.

A vehicle safety inspection

iv. Practical driving training

v. Practical assessment ( as required)

vi. Corrective driver training ( if required

Off Road Training

i. Off road Driving presentation

ii. Practical off-road driving training

iii.

Practical off-road assessment

Fatigue and Tiredness management Training

First Aid- Level1

(as per AzSPU Training Matrix)- conducted by external service

provider- Driver‟s supervisor is responsible for training arrangements and keeping

training dates valid

After the successful completion of all driving trainings and assessments, the driver will be

issued with a BP temporary pass certificate or a BP driver‟s permit. A BP driver‟s permit will

always be issued within 7 days of the driving trainings and assessments completion. The

permit is to be authorised in accordance with these instructions and the driving instructor is to

enter the training and assessment details in the permit‟s record of driving trainings and

assessments.

All BP qualified instructors are to keep up to date electronic reports of all completed driving

trainings and assessments and maintain a consolidated electronic „drivers permits, trainings

and assessments file‟ for each country. These files must be made accessible and protected as

„read-only‟ on the BP intranet.

All drivers who are required to attend a further refresher driving trainings and assessments in

12 months or less are to ensure that they improve their core driving skills to meet the BP

standard. Drivers, who fail to improve their core driving skills between driving assessments,

will be required to attend a course of driving instruction, which is conducted by a qualified

driver training provider. The cost of such instruction will be met either by BP for BP employees

or the contractor for contractor employees.

10.

BP Land Transportation reserves the right to revoke any driver‟s BP permit, where the driver

consistently demonstrates weak driving skills or a poor attitude to road safety issues.

Termination of Employment

Following the termination of any driver‟s employment, it is the responsibility of all BP and Contractor

Human Resource or Personnel Departments to ensure that all BP Drivers Permits are returned to

their issuing authority,

BP Drivers Permits, which are returned to the issuing authority, are to be retained until all the

recorded driving assessment validity dates have been exceeded. Permits, which do not contain any

valid driving assessments are to be destroyed, after recording the details within the consolidated

„drivers permits and assessments‟ file.

BP Drivers Permits, which have been returned and still held by the issuing authority, may be re-issued

to a driver on his re-employment provided that:

The driving assessments contained within the permit are in date.

The driver was not dismissed due to poor driving issues.

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Performance Measures

The BP driver‟s permit system was implemented on 12^th April 2001.

All existing BP and Contractor drivers will be issued with BP Driver Permits as required.

A review of the driver‟s permitting system will be conducted by BP AzSPU Driving Compliance

Technical Authority ( DCTA) each year.

All drivers will be continually retrained and reassessed in accordance with these instructions.

Queries

All queries concerning BP driver‟s permits must be made through the respective permit-

authorising persons in Azerbaijan, Georgia or Turkey.

Modifications to the BP driver‟s permit system must be sought through the BP AzSPU Driving

Compliance Technical Authority (DCTA).

BP DRIVER TRAINING PROCESS

Every member of Driving Workforce who drives any vehicle (light vehicle, heavy vehicle, motorcycle,

mobile plant, forklift, or off-road vehicle) in the conduct of BP business shall be trained and qualified to

operate that class of vehicle. All drivers shall successfully complete on-road driving assessment, as

part of their recruitment / selection process.

The established defensive driver training program operating within BP is designed to increase the

driving expertise within the Company. All Drivers of Company vehicles should be encouraged to

actively pursue development of their skills through theoretical and practical trainings, assessments,

and testing.

1. Management must demonstrate commitment towards training

2. A designated training department or provider must be available to ensure high quality training for

all drivers

3. All drivers must be appropriately trained to perform their expected duties safely and competently,

which should include a sound understanding of and assessment in:

Driver core defensive driving skills

Defensive driver training must be provided and include each vehicle category that the driver is

expected to drive

The following disciplines are required to be taught as a minimum:

 Vehicle Daily check including ancillary equipment

 Practical defensive driving within the city.

 Practical defensive driving on highways.

 Practical defensive driving within construction zone.

 Railway crossing.

 Bridge/Tunnel crossing.

 Towing procedures.

 Vehicle loading and load restraint.

 Convoy driving procedure.

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 Refuelling procedure.

 Snow chains fitting.

 Skid correction (Theory presentation as a minimum)

 Silent direction (reversing with help from a third party)

Off road driving skills

Off-road driver training must be provided and include each vehicle category that the driver is expected

to drive

The following disciplines are required to be taught as a minimum:

 Practical off road driving techniques (Vehicles, Drivers, Passengers)

 Steep ascent and descent procedures

 Failed ascent procedure

 Vehicle recovery from mud / sand stuck.

 River crossing

 Winch operation (if required)

 Changing a wheel using Jack base plate

Off-road driver training must be provided and include each vehicle category that the driver is expected

to drive

4. A program must be in place to assure and develop drivers‟ skills, which should include:

a) Regular driving training and assessments (At least once annually - Appendix G)

b) Continuation training program (defensive driving, first aid, skid-correction etc - please see

Appendix G)

c) Program of assurance to encompass all driver expectations

5. A system is to be in place to speedily correct identified driving errors and should include:

a) External training providers

b) Training facilities are to be adequate and, which effectively meet the requirements for the

training being performed

c) Specific training courses must be available for defensive driving

d) Specific training courses must be available for off-road driving

e) Training and assessment records for all driver personnel are to be maintained in a central

location on a computer database or within other suitable filing systems

Defensive Driver Training Program

BP‟s current defensive driver training program is a comprehensive package consisting of all

fundamental defensive driving skills, accompanied by sound reasoning and attitude development. All

BP trained Drivers are required to achieve the minimum standards listed below. All Drivers who

complete a course in Defensive Driving techniques are required to demonstrate the following

minimum elements and standards of achievement:

 Driver shall display a mature attitude to driving, showing enthusiasm

 Relevant local road and driving statistic

 Causes of collision

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

Effective decision making



AzSPU Driving Safety Standard 10 Elements



Perform daily maintenance checks of a vehicle and ancillary equipment in accordance with the

established Daily Vehicle Check Booklet



Mount the vehicle correctly and before starting the engine, ensure that all safety checks are

carried out including braking system, tyres, wheels, nuts securing, hand brake, gear, seating

position, headrests, mirrors, seat belts and etc.



Knowable of Defensive Driving Technique called Five Seeing Habits



Knowledge of Journey Management Plan and current JMP procedure



Safely and effectively start the engine by use of the clutch and accelerator



Move away from the roadside correctly by use of the handbrake, clutch, accelerator, indicators

and mirrors



Steer the vehicle correctly using the push-pull method of steering



Keep correct speed and distance under varying road and weather conditions



Maintain lane discipline and use indicators and mirrors intelligently



Negotiate all types of hazards by sound forward planning and use of the system of car control



Take appropriate action with regards to road signs, markings and all orders given by Police

Officers



Anticipate the actions of other road users



Stop at the roadside safely by the correct use of mirrors, indicators, steering, brakes and gears



Change a wheel that has been deflated by use of the vehicle‟s jack



Switch between 2 and 4 wheel drive, using high and low ratios and operate a differential lock



Reverse the vehicle competently, using sound observations, signals, good control and accuracy



Reverse parking procedure



Risk Assessment on road



Changing a wheel on/off the road



Accident procedure (actions in case of emergency)



Start a vehicles engine by using an auxiliary battery



Operation of communications equipment



Fatigue and tiredness management



Night Time driving (if duty requires)



Anti-skid/Collision avoidance/Vehicle rollover prevention



Winter driving and winter driving preparation



Driving in severe weather condition where vision is limited



Load securing and transportation

Off-Road Driver Training Program

Off-road driver training is currently taught to off-road Drivers but does not form part of the basic

defensive driver program. It is essential for all drivers of Company vehicles in an off-road environment

to attend suitable training. Off-road driving requires a high level of skill combined with a mature and

positive attitude. Drivers who are not properly trained are a liability to the Company. All Drivers that

have undergone the off-road driver training are required to achieve the minimum standards listed

below.

Considerations:

a) Engage 4WD

b) Secure cargo and passengers

c) Adjust tyre pressures

d) Fold wing mirrors

e) Retract antenna

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Safely Negotiate:

a) Rocks

b) Slopes

c) River crossing

d) Sand

e) Mud

f) Ditches

g) Winch recovery techniques

Driving Patterns:

a) Show vehicle sympathy

b) Route selection

c) Mature attitude

Fatigue and Tiredness Management Training

BP‟s current Fatigue and Tiredness Management training program consist of four hours theoretical

class. All categories 1, 2 and 3 drivers shall pass F&TM training as a part of recruitment and

refreshment trainings as part of Defensive Driving package to be followed annually.

Skid correction training

A significant factor, which has contributed to the severity of many road traffic accidents in AzSPU is

that many drivers are unable to control their vehicles during a skid situation. Skid is defined as - “The

involuntary movement of a vehicle due to the grip of the tyres on the road surface becoming less than

a force or forces acting on the vehicle”.

In order to rectify this training deficiency, BP Transportation Department has acquired a

technologically advanced skid correction system, which now allows BP drivers to gain practical skills

in skid correction, collision avoidance and vehicle‟s rollover prevention techniques. The objectives of

this training are:

 To understand the three causes and relevant factors which contribute to loss of vehicle

control.

 To obtain the practical skills necessary to correct a loss of control situation.

The system allows the driver to safely experience real-life skid situations and to react to them

instinctively. Skid correction training is mandatory training for BP category 1 & 2 drivers and shall be

refreshed annually. Skid correction training shall also be arranged for category 3 drivers upon

availability with minimum follow up every 3 years.

Appendixes (please click the links to view the content)

Appendix A - BP Driver‟s Permit program Across Azerbaijan, Georgia & Turkey

Appendix B - Vehicle Inspection Documents

Appendix C - Vehicle Maintenance Inspection Sheet for Contracted Garages

Appendix D - Use of communication equipment procedure

Appendix E - Incident Investigation and Reporting Procedure

Appendix F - Specimen questions for LGV & PCV drivers

Appendix G - Driver Training Format and Matrix

Appendix H - Driver Medical Screening Program

Appendix I

- Safe Vehicle Standard & Specifications

Appendix J - Vehicle Seat & Seatbelt Policy

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Appendix K - Vehicle Loading Policy & Guidelines on “Load restrain & transportation”

Appendix L - Headlights use guideline

Appendix M - Contracts minimum expectation

Appendix N - Winter Driving Tips

Appendix O - Maximum Speed Limits

Appendix P - BP Vehicle Use Policy

Appendix Q - BP Vehicle Disposal Policy

Appendix R - Vehicle Operation Best Practises

Appendix S - BP Driver Disciplinary Code Guidelines

Appendix T - Did you know?

Revision/Review Log

Revision Date

Authority

Custodian

Revision Details

04 Feb 2008

Alan McNulty

CHSSE Team

On Page 10 of the main document:

CHSSE Manager

Teymuraz

The referred procedure has been changed

Babayev

page 9-10 of the document

(CHSSE Driving

Driver Fitness

Compliance

Addendum Appendix H

Technical

Medical check up for drivers

Authority )

Teymuraz

General:

Babayev

Throughout the procedure the document for

30 April 2008

Alan McNulty

(CHSSE Driving

referred procedure has been changed.

(CHSSE Manager)

Compliance

Addendum. Appendix P:

Technical

BP Vehicle Use policy.

Authority )

Dispatcher points details

Transportation service provision

Staff Commuting

Shuttle bus service

23 November,

Alan McNulty

Teymuraz

General

2008

(CHSSE

Babayev

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MANAGER)

(CHSSE Driving

referred procedure has been changed in

Compliance

conformity with ALT Training matrix for 2008,

Technical

Vehicle Maintenance Sheet and Contract

Authority )

Minimum Expectation.

Addendum Appendix G

Driver Training format and Matrix

Addendum Appendix C

Vehicle Maintenance Sheet for Contracted

Garage or In House Workshop

Addendum Appendix M

Medical check up for drivers

Refresh Training for Driver

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05 December,

Yuliy Zaytsev

Teymuraz

2008

(AzSPU Safety &

Babayev

Authority position/name has changed to reflect

Compliance

(CHSSE Driving

org changes in HSE&TD as of December 1st

Systems Manager)

Compliance

2008

Technical

Authority )

28 April, 2010

Yuliy Zaytsev

Teymuraz

General

(AzSPU Safety &

Babayev

Throughout the procedures the document for

Compliance

(AzSPU Driving

referred BP Group Recommended Practice

Systems Manager)

Compliance

Driving Safety 3.7-0002 and OMS wording has

Technical

been changed

Authority )

Document has been changed to comply with

Standardized Document Control Procedure

Template AZSPU -HSSE-DOC-000026-2

On page 15 of the main document

Journey Management Procedure in conformity

with Baku city boundaries.

On pages 18-26 of the main document

BP Driver‟s Permit in conformity with BP Driver

Permit program

BP Driver Training in conformity with current

procedure.

General

Throughout the procedure the document for

referred procedure has been changed

Appendix A - BP Driver‟s Permit Program

Appendix Vehicle Inspection Documents -

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Appendix G- BP AzSPU Defensive Driving

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Procedure for Energy Isolation - Electrical

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00048-2

This number supersedes UNIF-HSE-PRO-106-C2

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ENGINEERING AUTHORITY

ELECTRICAL TECHENICAL

AUTHORITY

Scope:

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Document

Administrator:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 PURPOSE / SCOPE

2 DEFINITIONS

3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Legislation & Standards

3.2 BP Requirements

3.3 Stopping Unsafe Work

3.4 Requirements for Work Activities Involving Energy Isolation

4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Electrical Functional Work Group

4.2 Site Controller (SC)

4.3 Area Authority (AA)

4.4 Isolating Authorities (IAE & IAC)

4.4.1 Isolating Authority (IA)

4.4.2 Electrical Isolators (IAE)

4.4.3 Senior Authorized Electrical Personnel (SAEP)

4.4.4 Authorized Electrical Personnel (AEP)

4.4.5 Competent Isolator (CI)

4.4.6 Control Isolators (IAC)

4.4.7 Authorized Instrument Personnel (AIP)

4.4.8 Competent Isolator (CI)

4.5 Performing Authority (PA)

4.6 Responsible Electrical Person (REP)

4.7 Electrical Technical Authority (ETA)

4.8 Competent Person (CP)

5 ENERGY ISOLATION PROCESS

5.1 Self-regulation and Audit

5.2 Isolating Authorities (IAE & IAC) - Training, Competency and Authorisation

5.3 Modification and New Facilities

5.4 Isolation and Planning

5.4.1 Isolation

5.4.2 Isolation Planning

5.4.3 Switching Programmes

5.4.4 Isolation Methods

5.4.5 Isolation Standards

5.4.6 Risk Assessment of Non-compliant Isolations

5.4.7 Live Working

5.5 Isolation Implementation and Control

5.5.1

Security

5.5.2

Isolation Labelling

5.5.3 Positive Identification of Equipment

5.5.4 Control of Isolations

5.5.5 Operational Locks

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5.5.6 Boundary Isolations

5.5.7 Long-Term Isolations

5.5.8 Personal Isolations

5.5.9 Testing Isolation Integrity - Proving Dead

5.5.10 Monitoring Isolation Integrity

5.6 De-isolation of Plant

6 KEY DOCUMENTS / TOOLS / REFERENCES

Flow Sheet Electrical Isolations

Appendix A: Applicability

Appendix B: Adjacent Working Assessment

Appendix C: Switching Programme

Appendix D: Operational Locking System

Appendix E: Control of Electrical Work

Appendix F: Labels

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1 PURPOSE / SCOPE

The purpose of this document is to define the Azerbaijan Performance Unit (AzSPU) functional

standard for the safe isolation of electrical plant or equipment from sources of electrical energy.

All Process Isolation requirements are covered by Energy Isolation - Process Document.

The contents of this Safe System of Work are applicable to all BP owned and managed

sites/installations in Azerbaijan and Georgia. Contractors working on BP owned or managed

sites/installations are also responsible for alignment with this SSOW.

Any specific procedure developed by specialist contractors should align with requirements of

this procedure. Neither does it supersede any national and local regulatory requirements.

All guidelines contained shall be regarded as the minimum requirements for BP owned or

managed sites in Azerbaijan and Georgia.

This document applies to the electrical isolation of equipment for work. It shall be followed at all

AzSPU operated sites / installations and is applicable to both onshore and offshore.

This procedure is written in sufficient detail that it should be able to be applied consistently at all

sites / installations. There may still be the requirement for some local rules covering site /

installation specific logistical / administrative arrangements and local variations in responsibilities

to reflect differences in organisational arrangements. These local rules should not deviate from

the core processes within this document. Any form of deviation from this procedure, including

but not limited to local rules, shall be requested and authorised in accordance with the SSOW

Deviations from Regulations and Procedures (Doc. No: AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00011-2)

2 DEFINITIONS

Refer to document AzSPU-HSSE-DOC-00021-2 HSE Definitions for definitions common to this

procedure. Definitions specific to this Procedure are included below.

Area Authority

AAA

Affected Area Authority

AEP

Authorized Electrical Person

AIP

Authorized Instrument Person

SPUL

Strategic Performance Unit Leader

Competent isolator

CMAS

Competence Management Assurance System

Main phase and neutral conductors disconnected

Earth the isolated conductor

ELV

“extra low voltage” Voltage which does not exceed

50V ac rms between conductors or between any

conductor and earth, in a circuit isolated from the

supply be means such as a safety isolating

transformer or converter with separate windings.

A voltage which does not exceed 50V dc between

conductors or any conductor and earth in a circuit

isolated from Higher voltage circuits

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“High Voltage” voltages that exceed

1000Vac or

1500Vdc between conductors or 600Vac or 900Vdc

between conductors and earth

Isolating Authority

IAC

Isolating authority Control

IAE

Isolating authority Electrical

ICC

Isolation Control Certificate

Ingress protection

Isolation of the main phase conductors

ISSOW

Integrated Safe System of Work

Lock and Label

LTI

Long-term isolations

“Low Voltage” is a voltage normally exceeding extra

low voltage by not exceeding 1000V ac or 1500 Vdc

between conductors or 600Vac or 900Vdc between

conductors and earth

OIM

Offshore Installation Manager

Prove dead with proprietary voltage tester

Performing Authority

REP

Responsible Electrical Person

SAEP

Senior Authorized Electrical Person

Site Controller

Site Manager

Authorized Switching Programme

SSOW

Safe System Of Work

Technical Authority

WCC

Work Control Certificate

3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Legislation & Standards

This procedure complies with applicable national law. Applicable national law is national law as

amended by project specific agreements, e.g. the ACG Production Sharing Agreement (PSA),

and relevant International Conventions, if any, in force in Azerbaijan or Georgia, as applicable.

In the absence of national legislation, or where national legislation is inconsistent with the

requirements of project specific agreements, BP Group Standards or applicable requirements

from UK or US legislation will be complied with.

Where requirements conflict, legal advice has been obtained and a defendable compliance

position adopted.

The standards and practices contained in this procedure are consistent with those internationally

recognized within the petroleum industry.

3.2 BP Requirements

It is a company requirement that all tasks are subjected to an assessment of risk to demonstrate

that risks have been reduced to as low a level as reasonably practicable (ALARP). This can be

achieved by complying with the Company‟s existing standards. Where compliance with

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Company standards cannot reasonably be achieved, a formal level 2 Risk Assessment will be

undertaken to identify any additional controls and demonstrate that risks remain as low as

reasonably practicable. Whether by compliance with Company Standards or through level 2

Risk Assessment, the Company‟s Golden Rules of Safety must be complied with. Golden Rules

are non-negotiable.

3.3 Stopping Unsafe Work

To stop the continuation of potentially unsafe work at the earliest possible stage the Control of

Work (CoW) Policy and this Energy Isolation - Electrical procedure make it very clear that all

personnel are obliged and have the authority to “STOP” the work that they consider to be

unsafe.

3.4 Requirements for Work Activities Involving Energy Isolation

The controls associated with the Golden Rules of Safety directly associated with Control of Work

are listed below and shall be applied whenever the work activity is carried.

Any isolation of energy systems; mechanical, electrical, process, hydraulic and others, shall not

proceed unless:

 the method of isolation and discharge of stored energy are agreed and executed by a

competent person(s)

 any stored energy is discharged

 a system of locks and tags is utilized at isolation points

 a test is conducted to ensure the isolation is effective

 isolation effectiveness is periodically monitored

4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Electrical Functional Work Group

The Electrical Functional Work Group (EFWG) has produced this document to support the safe

system of work. The Document Technical Authority will issue any new revisions of the

document for approval.

4.2 Site Controller (SC)

This is the site manager (SM) or the offshore installation manage (OIM) and is a gate keeper

role with authorisation of all categories of WCC‟s . The principle ISSOW related responsibilities

of the SC are to:

 Take overall charge of the Installation/ site and responsibility for the effective operation of

ISSOW

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 Ensure that regular auditing of the process occurs and that all corrective actions resulting

from the audit are carried out

 Ensure persons appointed to roles with ISSOW have undergone and the required training

and have been assessed as competent for the roles they fill and that these details are

recorded in accordance with the existing competency management process.

 Responsible for authorizing any deviations from the isolation standard through the risk

assessment process. In doing so, he/she may choose to defer or not to carry out the activity

and seek further technical guidance if the residual risk is perceived to be excessive.

4.3 Area Authority (AA)

The Area Authority is responsible for approving the isolation design, providing assurance that

the design achieves the highest quality of isolation reasonably practicable. He/she can delegate

the detailed isolation design to an appropriately competent or authorized person. The Area

Authority is then responsible for authorizing the work to proceed under appropriate controls.

This includes approval of any preparatory work and, on completion of the task, the work required

to complete reinstatement.

4.4 Isolating Authorities (IAE & IAC)

Within the ISSOW system there are two identifiers used for persons authorised for electrical

isolation IAE and IAC

4.4.1 Isolating Authority (IA)

Note: the IA category in ISSOW will not be used as the specific authorisation approval levels

IAP, IAE IAC will be used.

4.4.2 Electrical Isolators (IAE)

Electrical Isolators are responsible for design of an electrical isolation when requested by the

Area Authority. He/she is then responsible for safely isolating a specific section of plant or items

of equipment to the highest quality and security of isolation, which is reasonably practicable. The

Isolating Authority is also responsible for demonstrating the integrity of the isolation to the

Performing Authority. The Isolating Authority will be authorized to the maximum voltage level

required for the isolation

4.4.3 Senior Authorized Electrical Personnel (SAEP)

Electrical personnel who have been formally assessed by the TA or delegate as identified in the

table below and authorized by the Site Controller, to switch, isolate and test electrical equipment

greater than

1000v the upper level of authorization will be detailed on the Electrical

Authorization Certificate, can act as an isolating authority under the Safe Systems of Work for

electrical systems with voltage levels up to and greater than 1000V. As described in AZSPU-

HSSE-DOC-00048-2 Procedure for: Energy Isolation - Electrical.

Level

Scope

Assessed by

SAEP L1

Isolation of HV motors for mechanical work

ETA or REP

SAEP L2

Isolation of HV motors for electrical work

ETA or

delegate

SAEP L3

Isolation of HV distribution

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Note : any restrictions limitations will be identified on the authorisation certificate

Note: Where switching or isolation interfaces with an external organization the

authorization may also include an assessment by the external organization or the State

Energy Control

4.4.4 Authorized Electrical Personnel (AEP)

Electrical personnel who have been formally assessed as identified in the table below, and

authorized by the Offshore Installation Manager / Site Manager / Site Controller, to switch,

isolate and test electrical equipment with voltage levels less than one thousand volts (1000V)

and act as an isolating authority under the Safe Systems of Work for electrical systems with

voltage levels less than 1000V. As described in AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00048-2 Procedure for:

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Level

Scope

Assessed by

AEP L1

Single circuit 240VAC MCB

REP

AEP L2

Single circuit LV MCB

REP

AEP L3

Single circuit LV Switchgear

REP

AEP L4

Isolation of LV distribution and generation

REP

Note : any restrictions limitations will be identified on the authorisation certificate

4.4.5 Competent Isolator (CI)

In special circumstances individuals can be assessed as competent isolators and authorized

and recognised as IAE by the Site Controller for specific items of equipment providing that they

have completed the formal training and have been assessed as competent, as described in

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00048-2 for: Energy Isolation - Electrical

Level

Scope

Assessed by

CI L2

LV specific task

REP

CI L3

HV specific task

ETA or

delegate

Note : any restrictions limitations will be identified on the authorisation certificate

4.4.6 Control Isolators (IAC)

Control / Instrument / Telecoms Isolators are responsible for design of a Control / Instrument /

Telecoms isolations when requested by the Area Authority. He/she is then responsible for

safely isolating a specific section of plant or items of equipment to the highest quality and

security of isolation, which is reasonably practicable. The Isolating Authority is also responsible

for demonstrating the integrity of the isolation to the Performing Authority. The Isolating Authority

will be authorized to the maximum voltage level required for the isolation

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4.4.7 Authorized Instrument Personnel (AIP)

Instrument /Telecoms/ Control personnel who have been formally assessed by the site REP,

and authorized by the Site Controller to switch, isolate and test control, instrument and telecom

equipment with voltage levels less than 240 volts, can act as an isolating authority under the

Safe Systems of Work for control, instrument and telecom systems with voltage levels less than

240V phase to earth. As described in AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00048-2 Procedure for: Energy

Isolation - Electrical

Level

Scope

Assessed by

AIP L1

ELV circuits with voltage less than 50V

REP

AIP L2

Single circuit 240V MCB

REP

Note : any restrictions limitations will be identified on the authorisation certificate

4.4.8 Competent Isolator (CI)

In special circumstances individuals can be assessed as competent isolators by the site REP

and authorized and recognised as IAC by the Site Controller for specific items of equipment

providing that they have completed the formal training and have been assessed as competent,

as described in AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00048-2 for: Energy Isolation - Electrical

Level

Scope

Assessed by

CI L1

ELV specific task

REP

Note : any restrictions limitations will be identified on the authorisation certificate

4.5 Performing Authority (PA)

The Performing Authority is the person charged with the responsibility of carrying out the work

and has the right to request demonstration of the integrity of any isolation. The Performing

Authority will ensure that they have witnessed, at the point of work, that the conductors are

dead. The Performing Authority may complete this task themselves if suitably authorized.

4.6 Responsible Electrical Person (REP)

This is a role under the „safe system of work‟ to clearly identify which authorized person has the

responsibility for the electrical system, the REP is nominated by the SC from those persons

having the highest level of authorization required for that site / installation and is technically

assessed by site Electrical Technical Authority or delegate for the role of REP.

The REP will:

 Approve any switching programs

 Countersign WCC with electrical content where the Area Authority isn‟t electrically

competent, ensuring that the isolation has been correctly designed and the Isolating

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Authority has the appropriate authorization level for the work (Note: REP will have Area

Authority training and assessment in support of this)

 Assess and recommend site personnel for authorization for inclusion in the ISSOW

At any one time there can be only one REP responsible for the electrical system. The REP may

also be the isolating authority as recognised by ISSOW.

Level

Scope

Assessed by

REP

As defined

ETA or

delegate

4.7 Electrical Technical Authority (ETA)

The Electrical Technical Authority is an Electrical Engineer who is recognized by management

as the site technical authority. The technical authority or their delegate assesses and

recommends site personnel for authorization to SAEP and will assess and recommend

personnel for the role of REP.

4.8 Competent Person (CP)

An essential requirement for persons undertaking electrical work is that they are competent,

established by virtue of training and or experience. A competent person is capable of

recognising danger and knows when to seek guidance when the work falls outside their area of

competence.

The employing company will certify competency of the employee and will supply BP with copies

of their competence assessment as required. The AzSPU certifies the competence of its own

employees using CMAS and or trade qualifications.

5 ENERGY ISOLATION PROCESS

5.1 Self-regulation and Audit

Performance Units shall periodically review isolation related activities, including review of

individual isolations and review of overall isolation processes. Such reviews may also include:

 General compliance with this document and any local procedures

 The assessment of non-compliant isolations and the extent of any approved deviations

 Registers of competent and authorized persons

5.2 Isolating Authorities (IAE & IAC) - Training, Competency and Authorisation

The Isolating Authority will be authorized by SC based on the following criteria.

The Isolating Authority will be:

 Familiar with the site / installation

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

Have Electrical First Aid Training (level 1 plus AED/ CPR and treatment of burns or level

2 training)



Will be EX certified, when working on Hydrocarbon Plants



Where appropriate, will have HV operational training



Will have been formally and practically assessed for electrical isolations and recognised

as authorized at a specific voltage level for the work site



The Authorisation levels on site will be as follows:

Level

Scope

Assessed by

REP

As defined

ETA or

delegate

SAEP L1

Isolation of HV motors for mechanical work

REP or ETA

SAEP L2

Isolation of HV motors for electrical work

ETA or

delegate

SAEP L3

Isolation of HV distribution

ETA or

delegate

AEP L1

Single circuit 240VAC MCB

REP

AEP L2

Single circuit LV MCB

REP

AEP L3

Single circuit LV Switchgear

REP

AEP L4

Isolation of LV distribution and generation

REP

AIP L1

ELV circuits with voltage less than 50V

REP

AIP L2

Single circuit 240V MCB

REP

CI L1

ELV specific task

REP

CI L2

LV specific task

REP

CI L3

HV specific task

ETA or

delegate

In special circumstances individuals can be assessed as Competent Isolators (CI) for specific

items of equipment providing that they have completed the formal training and have been

assessed as competent on the specific tasks. Site management is responsible for ensuring that

this is recorded so that it is clear which tasks these individuals are competent to undertake.

5.3 Modification and New Facilities

In relation to existing Installations and sites:

 The design of all modification and new facilities shall include a review of the provision of

means of isolation for maintenance to ensure compliance with this document

 Such reviews shall address both isolations within the modified/new facilities and any

opportunities to upgrade existing isolation facilities where these are inadequate

 New isolators supplied as part of a modification or as a replacement shall be provided with

a facility to be locked off.

5.4 Isolation and Planning

5.4.1 Isolation

The highest quality and security of isolations, which is reasonably practicable in the prevailing

circumstances, shall always be used. This document sets out the minimum recommended

isolation standard to be used in the Azerbaijan Strategic performance Unit.

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Any isolation, which does not meet the Minimum Recommended Isolation Standard as defined

in section 7.5, including the application of the Mandatory Safeguards, must be assessed using

the Level 2 Risk Assessment Process before the isolation is approved. Should any non-

compliant isolation have to be repeatedly justified by risk assessment, consideration shall be

given to a permanently engineered solution.

All key participants in the implementation of the BP Isolations Policy shall be trained and

assessed as competent to the appropriate level in the Electrical Isolation Standard.

An audit programme shall be established by the SC at each site to ensure that regular checks

are made on isolations to provide assurance that the isolations policy and standards are being

applied and that lessons learned are communicated effectively.

5.4.2 Isolation Planning

Isolation of any piece of equipment shall be planned to minimize risk to personnel, property and

production. To achieve this, the following information will be required:

 A clear description of the work, ensuring that if the activity includes electrical work that this

is clearly identified

 A clear description of the equipment which needs to be isolated, this will include the Plant

Tag Number and the Plant Tag Description

 A drawing identifying the isolation, earth and disconnection points where this is not

obvious

 Tag references of all the switching and isolation points

 Locks and Labels for securing the isolation points

 Test equipment for proving effectiveness of the isolation

Switching program detailing the sequence of switching required to achieve the isolation where

the equipment is fed from more than one source or main distribution is to be switched or at the

REP‟s discretion

5.4.3 Switching Programmes

Where main distribution equipment is to be switched it is essential that the equipment be

switched in the correct sequence. To achieve this, a switching programme will be required,

detailing the switching sequence. This will be accompanied by a marked up single line drawing.

An HV switching programme will be prepared by an SAEP and checked by the REP. Where the

REP is alone on site, the site electrical engineer will check the switching program. Technical

advice will be sought as required.

While switching two persons will be involved one who will read out loud the instruction and the

other who will confirm the instruction out loud and on confirmation that this is correct will perform

the operation.

See Appendix C for a blank Switching Programme.

The Switching Programme does not replace an ICC.

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5.4.4 Isolation Methods

The highest quality of isolation, which is reasonably practicable, shall be applied to every

individual isolation point. The methods of isolation normally available are detailed below; listed

in descending order of security and effectiveness. The key to all of these isolations is the

positive identification of the equipment to be isolated, to this end all equipment and isolation

points on a site will be uniquely identified and clearly labelled, a secondary check could use the

cable numbers which connect the isolator to the equipment. If there is any doubt about the

correct identification of the equipment to be isolated and the isolation point then the work should

be suspended and clarification sought.

(a)

Isolate Circuit, Prove Dead, Disconnect, Lock, Label and Earth

This is a positive isolation of the main phase conductors with an isolator and disconnection of

the main phase and neutral conductors by removal of fuses, links or withdrawal of a circuit

breaker or some other means of disconnection. The circuit is proven dead to ensure that the

circuit is discharged and is earthed to prevent recharging. Locks and labels are applied to all

points of isolation and earthing

Note: When the isolation requires switching of main distribution equipment, a Switching

Program is also required.

(b)

Isolate Circuit, Prove Dead, Disconnect, Lock and Label

This is a positive isolation of the main phase conductors with an isolator and disconnection of

the main phase and neutral conductors by removal of fuses, links or withdrawal of a circuit

breaker or some other means of disconnection. The circuit is proven dead to ensure that the

circuit is discharged. Locks and labels are applied to all points of isolation.

Note: Where the isolation switch meets the minimum standard for disconnection, as defined in

IEC 60947, and it includes all phases and neutral then no further disconnection is necessary if

the risk of physical disconnection outweighs the advantage. However, this is a minimum

standard and it is expected that if fuses or links are part of the circuit that they will be removed.

(c)

Isolate, Lock and Label (not suitable for electrical work)

This is a positive isolation of the main phase conductors with an isolator; the isolator type will be

of such construction that it breaks the main phase conductors when open. Locks and labels are

applied to all points of isolation.

Note: Isolation by auxiliary control circuits only is not acceptable for isolation purposes.

(d)

Prove Dead, Disconnect, Label

This is a positive isolation typically used for isolating instruments where there is no lockable

isolator. It is required that the circuit cable cores are disconnected from the terminal rail and

terminated into a temporary terminal block with isolation labelling at the disconnected cores.

General Note:

When completing the isolation confirmation certificate (ICC) for reasons of clarity the following

guidelines are given for isolation points where locks and labels will be applied

Isolate ( Open/closed)

When the isolation point is a an isolator or a MCB

or a MCCB with an OPEN / CLOSE POSITION

Fuse (Removed / Replaced)

When at the isolation point Fuses or Links have

been removed

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Disconnect/ Reconnect

When at the isolation point a cable is removed ( the

isolation point tag reference will be the termination

point of the cable and the cable number)

Earths ( Applied / Removed)

When any earth is applied

( the isolation point tag

reference will be the earth application point where

the lock and the a green earth label will be applied)

Circuit Breaker ( Rack out /

When the isolation point is a circuit breaker (note at

rack in )

this point identify where the lock & label is to be

applied (ie 1S ESW81001 AB racking mechanism))

Bus Bar shutters ( locked /

When the isolation point is a bus bar shutter, note if

unlocked)

there are live conductors behind the shutter then a

danger notice should be used

Circuit shutters ( locked /

When the isolation point is a circuit shutter, note if

unlocked)

there are live conductors behind the shutter then a

danger notice should be used

Proved Dead

When a point in the circuit has been positively

proven dead it is to be identified on the WCC.

This should be identified as mitigation for

electrical work. The performing authority is

required to prove dead at the point of work or

have this demonstrated by a competent person.

5.4.5 Isolation Standards

Operating Voltages

Isolation requirements for:

<50V

>50V < 1000V

>1000V

Non-electrical work only

N/A

Is+LL

Electrical work on single

circuit

Is+P+D+Label

Is+P+D+LL

Is+P+D+LL+E

Electrical work on distribution

SP+Is+P+D+L

SP+Is+P+D+LL

system

N/A

Note 1:If any work requires Proving Dead in a Hazardous Area, a gas monitor will

be required with a Hot Work 2 (Spark Potential) WCC.

Note 2:If any work is done adjacent to live conductors then this must be considered

when providing the isolation and an Electrical Adjacent Work Assessment is to be

completed.

Note 3:All conductors to be proven dead at the point of work

Is - Isolation of the main phase conductors

LL - Lock and labelled

D - Main phase and neutral disconnected

P - Prove dead with an approved voltage tester which is proved before and after

testing

E - Earth the isolated conductors

SP - Authorized Switching Programme

>50V <

Precautions

<50V

250V

>250V < 1000V

>1000V

SAEP or

AIP,

AEP under

Authorisation level required to

AEP,

direct

perform the isolation

SAEP

AEP, SAEP

supervision

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of SAEP

SAEP or

AEP under

Accompanied for proving

AEP,

SAEP

direct

dead, distribution switching,

based on Risk

supervision

testing, fault finding

assessment

of SAEP

Communications link

Yes

Nomex gloves or leather

gauntlets

Yes

Note 4:If work is to be accompanied there must be a clear understanding between

the Isolating Authority and the accompanying person identifying what the

accompanying person will do in the event of an emergency.

Note 5:Competent Isolator perform isolations for the specific equipment and voltage

that they have been authorised for

Table 1: Minimum Recommended Isolations Standard

5.4.6 Risk Assessment of Non-compliant Isolations

In the event that the Minimum Recommended Isolation Standard cannot be achieved, a Risk

Assessment shall be carried out in accordance with SSOW guidelines

The assessment team, including the REP shall specify appropriate safeguards, which may

replace or be in addition to those listed in Table 1. The team shall be satisfied that these

safeguards shall reduce the risks to an acceptable level before the task requiring isolation is

permitted to proceed.

The site controller must authorize all level 2 risk assessments prior to any work proceeding.

5.4.7 Live Working

Live working is defined as work on or in close proximity to live conductors; this includes testing.

All conductors will be assumed live unless proven dead. (See section 8.9)

Live work will not be a normal activity and will not be carried out unless there is no other

reasonably practicable method available. Where it is not possible to avoid live work, an

appropriate level of risk assessment shall be carried out before work commences.

Is the live working justified? Consider:

 If the work could be done when equipment is isolated (an example of work which must be

done live would be work on battery systems)

 If isolating the equipment introduces other greater safety risks

 When identifying the risks consider:

 Voltage level

 Fault level of the equipment and the arc energy if a fault develops while working

 Working environment (wet, dusty, noisy, vibration, at height etc)

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 What exposed voltage levels will be adjacent to the worksite

 What could go wrong

Can adequate precautions be taken to reduce risk to an acceptable level? Some precautions,

which should be considered:

 Competent people with training and experience

 Insulated tools and test equipment

 Accompanied work - Accompanying person to be First Aid Trained and it should be clear

what is expected of the accompanying person to ensure that they are competent to

accomplish this expectation

 Insulated barriers, mats, grab hooks

 Work site control (e.g. cordoning off area, limiting access)

 Additional and / or specialist personal protective equipment

 Reference to any specific safety rules or guidance

See Appendix E for a flowchart covering the Control of Electrical Work.

Isolations for Work Near Live Conductor

Frequently, work inside of complex control equipment means that although the circuit to be

worked on is isolated, there may be other circuits that are still energised. It is a requirement that

the risk from these adjacent conductors is assessed and appropriate precautions taken to

reduce the risk.

See Appendix B for an adjacent working assessment form.

5.5 Isolation Implementation and Control

5.5.1 Security

Any isolation must effectively disconnect the worksite from all sources of energy. Locks must be

used to prevent unauthorized de-isolation; to this end unique locking devices must be used.

Keys to any locks used for isolation purposes must be effectively controlled via the Area

Authority and the WCC to Work - Isolation Confirmation Certificate (ICC). Only when the ICC

allows should the Area Authority make the key available to remove a lock.

The locks should be a high security type, which are tamper proof. See appendix D.

5.5.2 Isolation Labelling

All isolation points shall be clearly identified, tagged and recorded on the ICC. Where not

obvious, a drawing should be attached to the ICC showing the location of each isolation and

earth point (where applied).

At the isolation point there should be an ISSOW or Yellow Isolation Label with the following

clearly identified:

 ICC number

 The Tag number of the isolation point

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 Reason for isolation

 Isolation Authority name and signature

 Date

At the Earth point there should be a Green Earth Label attached in addition to the ISSOW

isolation label

Adjacent live circuits will be identified with a Red Danger notice, e.g. live bus bar shutters when

work is to be carried on the circuit.

See Appendix G for labels

5.5.3 Positive Identification of Equipment

To allow effective isolation, equipment must be clearly labelled with unique tag numbers. If

equipment is not tagged then another method of positive identification of equipment must be

used, e.g. use of the cable number and cable schedule and interconnection drawings. These

provide a unique number, which should be located at each end of the cable. If there is any

doubt about the correct identification of the equipment to be isolated and the isolation point, then

the work should be suspended and clarification sought.

5.5.4 Control of Isolations

The ICC, cross-referenced to the work control certificate, shall be the principal means of control

once isolations are in place. The ICC performs the following functions:

 Identifies the plant concerned and the reasons for isolations

 Authorises isolation by disciplines

 Records the complete list of isolation points

 Records „prove dead‟ operations

 Records the position of any earths applied

 Records locking points and lock numbers

 Records where isolation labels have been applied

 Confirms that the isolation has been effected

 Authorises any temporary de-isolations and isolations necessary for testing (sanction for

test)

 Authorises and records de-isolations on completion of the task

 The Area Authority must effectively control all keys for locks used for isolation.

5.5.5 Operational Locks

Operational Locks will be used as required on switchgear to ensure that normal operating

standards are maintained. These locks will be kept in the switch rooms in lock cabinets where

only appropriately authorised competent personnel will have access.

An example of this would be manual close buttons on switchgear, which will normally be locked

for operational purposes and unlocked for maintenance or for transformer offload tap changers.

Appendix: D shows an example of an operational locking system, which could be used for the

control of locks.

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5.5.6 Boundary Isolations

Where an area of plant is isolated such that several activities (typically construction work) can

safely take place within this common set of strategically placed isolation points then this can be

termed as a „Boundary Isolation‟. It must be clearly identified that the isolation is appropriate for

all the individual tasks to be carried out within the Boundary Isolation and all individual Work

Permits are cross-referenced to this Boundary Isolation.

If any of the proposed tasks require a level of isolation or implementation of control measures

greater than that covered by the Boundary then a separate Isolation Confirmation Certificate

should be raised for this task.

Thorough planning and preparation is essential when planning Boundary Isolation. A team

including the Area Authority and Isolating Authority and any additional technical support required

should be set up away from the work place to properly review and agree the scope of the

Boundary Isolation and the tasks to be carried out.

Once work is in progress and subsequent Work Permits are applied for within the recognised

framework of the Boundary Isolation, they can be added providing it is clearly established that

the existing isolation is appropriate to the task. However, this should be avoided if possible and

it is preferable to identify all activities when the Boundary isolation is being planned.

Boundary Isolations shall not be removed until all applicable Work Permits have been cancelled.

If, for any reason, work on a particular piece of plant within the Boundary needs to be

suspended (e.g. whilst awaiting spares) then a separate isolation shall be implemented and an

ICC raised before the Boundary Isolation can be cancelled and confirmation that the installation

can be energised safely.

Where the de-isolation of the Boundary Isolation is proposed, the Area Authority shall ensure

that all associated Work Permits have been cancelled. He/she should also ensure that

equipment within the boundary is in safe condition.

5.5.7 Long-Term Isolations

Long-term Isolations (LTI) are defined as those that no longer have work performed against

them. Each site should maintain a detailed register of long-term isolations with a reason why

they are in place.

Long-term isolations shall be subject to two levels of review:

 A weekly review of the register to check the status of the isolations in place

 A quarterly review to physically check all the isolation points to confirm their security and

integrity and that the keys to all locks are being adequately controlled

 If the LTI is in place for more than 1 year, review the requirement for LTI. Consider if

something else could be done (i.e. decommission circuit)

Before any work is performed against a long-term isolation a full integrity check of all isolation

points is required and the point of work must be proven dead.

Before an electrical LTI is removed a physical check of the equipment to be energized will be

made to ensure that the equipment is safe to energize.

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5.5.8 Personal Isolations

Personal isolations are intended for short-duration tasks of relatively low risk. For example,

when work is required on a single motor feeder circuit or other such tasks where the completion

of an ICC is considered to add no significant value in terms of risk reduction. The use of

personnel isolation may only be authorized by the Area Authority and should be recorded on the

work control certificate. The rules for approval of a personal isolation are as follows:

 One person within one shift performs the task and isolation; the person may receive

assistance from others but he/she shall be present at all times when work is in progress

 Before approval, the Area Authority must be satisfied with the competence of the

Performing Authority and check that they have sufficient authorisation to both carry out the

isolation and execute the work. Personal isolations shall only be carried out by those

deemed to be a competent Isolating Authority

 The same isolating standards apply to personal isolations other than the completion of the

ICC

 The isolation points shall be labelled with an isolation label (which includes the date, the

name of the person isolating and the task information) and locked (the Performing

Authority must keep effective control of keys to isolation locks)

 If the worksite is left unattended, the plant shall be left safe, with all covers or barriers in

place

 The personal isolation is authorised on the work permit

An ICC shall be raised if any of these conditions cannot be met or conditions change during the

work activity.

Personal isolations are not allowed on the following:

 High Voltage

 Safety systems e.g. Fire and Gas or Emergency Shutdown (ESD) panels or sections

thereof

 Equipment fed from more than one source

5.5.9 Testing Isolation Integrity - Proving Dead

All electrical conductors shall be considered to be live until positively proven dead using an

approved live line tester suitable for the voltage to be tested; this tester will be proved both

before and after use. The conductor will be proven dead between circuit and earth. Where

there is a neutral or the system is unearthed the conductors will also be proven dead between

all of the circuit conductors. It is a requirement under the BP Golden Rule of Energy Isolation

that energy has been discharged and that testing has proved the isolation.

The Performing Authority will be required to witness this test or prove dead themselves before

commencing work on any conductor.

It is essential that after testing with an applied voltage, a conductor be adequately discharged to

earth using approved discharging equipment. Once discharged, the conductor is again proven

dead.

Proving Dead is considered to be live working and therefore each location must assess the risks

of this activity based on sited conditions and produce a standalone risk assessment, which

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covers this activity. The understanding of these precautions will form part of the authorisation

process for the site.

5.5.10 Monitoring Isolation Integrity

Locks and effective control of their keys maintain the integrity of electrical isolation. An isolation

lock may not be removed unless written permission is given on its ICC. A lock may not be

removed by any other means than the key. If for any reason the key is not available, the Area

Authority, Responsible Electrical Person, Isolation Authority and Performing Authority must

apply in writing to the Site Controller for permission to remove the lock.

Where possible, a multi-hasp device will be used to allow for more that one padlock at each

isolation point.

If the integrity of the isolation requires the use of barriers or shields then their condition will be

checked before the start of any work activity.

5.6 De-isolation of Plant

Before plant is de-isolated the Area Authority shall ensure that all work is complete, all permits

are cancelled, all covers and safety barriers have been replaced, the plant has been tested and

inspected and any relevant certification is completed. When the Area Authority is satisfied and

has checked that there are no other permits cross referenced to the isolation, he will instruct the

Isolation Authority to de-isolate the plant.

In a Hazardous Areas before de-isolation, the plant must be inspected to ensure that the

equipment meets the requirements to prevent danger in the hazardous area, commonly know as

an EX inspection.

6 KEY DOCUMENTS / TOOLS / REFERENCES

This procedure shall, where appropriate, be used in conjunction with this suite of AzSPU

Procedures referenced below.

Document No

Title of Procedure

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00012-2

AzSPU Procedure for Authorisation

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00011-2

AzSPU Procedure for Deviation

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00048-A2

AzSPU Electrical Safety Guidelines

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00063-2

AzSPU SSOW Procedure for Task Risk Assessment

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00049-2

AzSPU Procedure for Energy Isolation - Process

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC-00060-2

AzSPU Procedure for Permit To Work

AZSPU-HSSE-DOC- 00002-2

AzSPU Procedure for Control of Work

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FLOW SHEET ELECTRICAL ISOLATIONS

AA REQUESTS

ISOLATION

ELECTRICAL/ INSTRUMENT

NON-ELECTRICAL WORK

WORK

WHAT TYPE

OF ISOLATION?

POSITEVELY IDENTIFY

EQUIPMENT, PREPARE

>1000V

<50V

WHAT VOLTAGE

ICC, ISOLATE CIRCUIT

LEVEL?

LOW ENERGY?

>50 & <1000

LOCK AND LABEL

COMPLETE ICC,

SINGLE

YES

RECORD ISOLATION IN

CIRCUIT

SWITCHROOM LOGBOOK

ISOLATION?

POSITEVELY IDENTIFY

EQUIPMENT, PREPARE

PREPARE

ICC, ISOLATE CIRCUIT

AND

YES

SINGLE

APPROVE

CIRCUIT

SWITCHING

ISOLATION?

PROGRAMME

PROVE DEAD

PREPARE

AND

APPROVE

SWITCHING

POSITEVELY IDENTIFY

PROGRAMME

LOCK OR DISCONNECTOR

EQUIPMENT, PREPARE

CONTUCTORS AND TERMINATE IN

ICC, ISOLATE CIRCUIT

TO CHOC BLOC AND LABEL

POSITEVELY IDENTIFY

PROVE DEAD WITH

COMPLETE ICC

EQUIPMENT, PREPARE

APPROVED TEST UNIT

ICC, ISOLATE CIRCUIT

PROVE DEAD AT

DISCONNECT BY

POINT OF WORK

REMOVING FUSES AND

LINKS (INCL. NEUTRAL)

Motor contactor

or auto circuit

earth

LOCK AND LABEL

PROVE DEAD WITH

YES

APPROVED TEST UNIT

COMPLETE ICC,

RECORD ISOLATION IN

SWITCHROOM LOGBOOK

EARTH CIRCUIT

LOCK AND LABEL

PROVE DEAD AT

ALL ISOLAION POINTS

POINT OF WORK

COMPLETE ICC,

RECORD ISOLATION IN

SWITCHROOM LOGBOOK

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APPENDIX A: APPLICABILITY

This document applies to the following job functions:

Area Authority

Authorized Electrical Personnel

Authorized Instrument Personnel

Electrical Technical Authority

Isolating Authority

Site Manager / Site Controller / Offshore Installation Manager

Operations Engineer

Performing Authority

Responsible Electrical Person

Senior Authorized Electrical Personnel

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Revision/Review Log

Revision Date

Authority

Custodian

Revision Details

24 Aug 2004

Central

EI (electrical)

Initial issue as controlled document

Engineering

Technical

Senior Authority

Authority

18 June 2007

Steve Grittner

Yvonne Hepburn

Table of Contents changed as follows:

(Central

EI (electrical)

Sub-sections included into the Table of Contents.

Engineering

Technical

General:

Senior

Authority

Throughout the procedure the document

Authority)

numbering for referred procedures has been

changed.

Section 1. Introduction:

1.1 is now Scope. 1.2 is now General

Requirements. 1.3 is now Stopping Unsafe Work.

1.4 is now Deviations. 1.5 is now Document

Review. 1.6 is now BP Golden Rules of Safety.

1.7 is now SSOW Specific Cross References. 1.8

is now Language Facilitation. 1.9 is now

Procedure Summary. 1.10 is now Document

review.

Section 2. Roles and Responsibilities:

2.6 Responsible Electrical Person: Added on to

end of paragraph, “and assessed by site Electrical

Technical Authority or delegate”. 2.11Competent

Isolator: Added into the paragraph after REP is

“with the agreement of the ETA”.

Section 6. Isolation & Planning:

6.4 Isolation Methods: New sub-section added

titled “(d) Prove Dead, Disconnect, Label”. 6.5

Isolation Standards: Note 4 added to the standard

stating “Competent Isolator perform isolations for

the specific equipment and voltage that they have

been authorized for”.

Section 7. Isolation Implementation and

Control:

7.5 Operational Locks; Added into

the second paragraph after maintenance is “or for

transformer offload tap chargers”.

Appendices.

2 additional appendices included to the document

as follows:

 Procedure Summary

 Procedure Feedback & Improvement

Suggestions

19 January

Chris Houghton

Yvonne Hepburn

Formatting aligned to the new HSE standard

2010

AZSPU

AzSPU

Changes made to align the document with the

Engineering

Electrical

ISSOW system Changes to the authorization

Aurthority

Technical

levels.

Authotity

The paragraph where specific Golden Rules

Energy Isolation requirements were stated now is

substituted for appropriate requirements as stated

in Group Defined Practice for CoW.

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