4wce 600700

GLOBAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION
4WCE-600700*
Revision 5
15 October 2010
Page 1 of 53
Construction Safety
RESPONSIBLE GROUP: GEO Construction Engineering
*Formerly 600.700 and 600.730
Complete Revision
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Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix J
Appendix K
Appendix L
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Purpose
Scope
Related Documents
Definitions
General
Mobilization Phase
Recording and Reporting of Injuries
First Aid and Medical Attention
Personal Attire and Protective Equipment
Personal Conduct and Ejection Policy
Housekeeping and Hygiene
Safety Training and Education
Site Safety Inspection
Motor Vehicles and Equipment
Cranes and Derricks
Fire Protection and Prevention
Welding, Cutting, and Grinding
Confined Space Entry
Excavations, Trenching, and Shoring
Signs, Signals, and Barricades
Concrete, Concrete Forms, and Shoring
Elevated Work and Fall Protection
Steel Erection
Material Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal
Demolition Work
Painting and Abrasive Blasting
Hand and Power Tools
Electrical Work Procedures
Lock-out/Tagout Procedures
Commissioning and Start-Up
Construction in an Operating Facility
Permits
Security and Access
Infection Control
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Construction Engineering Safety Checklist

Scaffold Inspection
Safety Outreach System (SOS)
Sample Warning Document
Contractor Safety Commitment Letter
Contractor Personnel Personal Safety Commitment Letter
Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist
Alcohol and Controlled Substances Contractors and Suppliers
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Procedure
Assured Grounding Color Codes
Contractor Site Safety Supervisor Job Description
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Authorization for this document is on file in the GEO Standards Department.

All information herein is the confidential property of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., unless another source is shown.
This information is subject to return on demand and must not be disclosed or reproduced without prior written consent.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., 2010
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1.
PURPOSE
1.1
This global engineering specification defines the minimum requirements for practices and
procedures to be complied with by construction contractors working for Air Products.
2.
SCOPE
2.1
This specification applies to all construction projects in which Air Products participates in a variety
of capacities throughout the world.
2.2
This specification applies to all contractors as well as the subcontractors that they employ to
perform specific activities on the project site.
2.3
Home Rule: The requirements of this construction safety procedure will be modified by the
specific safety rules and procedures of individual operating plants that will be described in
600.710 and shall be used in conjunction with this specification.
2.4
This specification shall supplement all national, provincial, or local codes and external standards
in force within the country where this specification is being applied. Examples of some standards
are indicated in paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3. If there is a conflict between this specification and the
applicable code or standard, the Air Products representative shall be notified immediately for
resolution.
2.5
Failure of this specification to reference specific national, provincial, or local regulations does not
excuse the contractor and its subcontractors or their employees from following those regulations
that might be applicable to the scope of work being performed by the contractor.
3.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Note: Unless otherwise specified, reference to related documents shall mean the latest revision
in force at the time of contract award.
3.1
Air Products Engineering Documents

4ACE-600701
4WCE-600500
4WCE-600501
4WCE-600702
4WPI-EW44001
600.002
600.710
Form 2026
Form 2175
Form 3030
Video
3.2
Pipeline Safety and Construction Procedures

Crane and Lifting Procedures
Personnel Lifting System (Manbasket)
Piling Safety
Pressure Testing of Process Piping and Equipment
General Project Data (Project Specific)
Site Specific Safety Procedures
Safety Work Permit
Near Miss or Property Damage Incident Report
Occupational Injury/Illness Investigation Report for Non-Employees (Contract
Workers, Visitors and Third Parties)
Construction Safety Induction
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

29 CFR, Part 1910
29 CFR, Part 1926
Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
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4.
DEFINITIONS
4.1
Air Products Representative as used herein shall mean the designated person of Air Products in
charge of the work at the site or elsewhere who through knowledge, experience, and training will
act on behalf of the company to ensure that the standards and specifications are adhered to when
the contractor performs various duties or tasks. This person can be an employee of Air Products, a
subsidiary of Air Products, an owner (see paragraph 4.6), or a designee of a joint venture partner
who will be assigned on a project basis.
4.2
ApprovalUnless otherwise specified, approval in this specification means approval in writing.
4.3
Competent person means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in
surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees,
and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
4.4
Contractor is an external individual or company who performs work for Air Products under
specific contractual terms supplying goods and services. The use of the word contractor in this
specification covers contractors and their subcontractors.
4.5
Governmental requirements include local, provincial, and national codes, regulations, and
ordinances.
4.6
Owner can be Air Products, a joint venture partner, a subsidiary of Air Products, or a customer
contracted with Air Products. The owner will be defined in the project-specific documentation.
4.7
Qualified means one that has the training, experience, or instruction to be deemed "competent"
and has demonstrated the ability to perform all assigned duties and do so in a safe manner.
When required, the individual has met the appropriate "license," "certification," or "authorization"
requirements. This individual has received formal training by an accredited body in accordance
with national, provincial, or local regulations applicable in the location.
5.
GENERAL
5.1
Air Products requires the very highest standards of safety on its construction sites. Contractors
must ensure that their management commitment, planning, resourcing, quality systems, training,
and execution in the field strive for the highest standards and continual improvement.
5.2
This specification addresses conditions of work and the manner in which Air Products expects
work on its premises to proceed. Its intent is to establish a reasonable, minimally acceptable level
of safety for all personnel located at Air Products facilities during the construction period. If any
unforeseen considerations or problems arise, they shall be resolved by mutual agreement
recognizing that personnel safety is of paramount importance.
5.3
The contractor shall ensure strict compliance with these construction safety procedures, as well
as with all applicable national, provincial, and local regulations. The most stringent of the
applicable governmental regulations or this specification shall apply if there is a conflict.
5.4
Air Products requires the contractor's senior management to make a personal commitment to the
standard of safety on the project and to sign and send on company letterhead, a Safety
Commitment Letter to the site, where it will be posted. (An example of which is attached as
Appendix E.)
5.5
Air Products also requires the contractor's site management team and supervisors to sign their
own personal letter of commitment to the safety of the job site that will be posted at the jobsite.
(An example of which is attached as Appendix F.)
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5.6
The contractor acknowledges its duty to furnish each of its employees employment, and places of
employment, free from recognized hazards and unsafe conditions causing, or likely to cause,
death or serious physical or material harm. The contractor agrees to comply with all safety and
health standards promulgated under the national, provincial, and local regulations as amended.
The contractor acknowledges that the sole responsibility for the safety of contractor's employees,
and for compliance with the national, provincial, and local regulations regarding such employees,
rests with contractor.
5.7
During the performance of its work, the contractor, its employees, subcontractors, agents, and
invitees shall strictly comply with all safety, fire, health, and other applicable rules and regulations
of owner and Air Products. The contractor shall familiarize itself and each of its employees,
subcontractors, agents, and invitees with such rules and regulations. If any of them violate any
such rules and/or regulations, the contractor shall cause such persons to be dismissed
permanently from the project. The owner and Air Products reserve the sole right to determine if
such act, or failure to act, constitutes a violation or deviation of any such rules and regulations.
5.8
The contractor expressly agrees to review its safety and health program with Air Products before
beginning any work and during the performance of the work. The contractor shall be able to
demonstrate to Air Products, during the performance of the work, that it is fully complying with all
applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
owner and Air Products from any expense, claim, penalty, or resulting fines directly or indirectly
from the contractor's failure to comply with all safety and health standards. The contractor further
understands and agrees that any violation of applicable safety and health laws, rules, or
regulations shall be sufficient cause for termination by Air Products or the owner pursuant to the
General Conditions for Construction Agreements.
5.9
The contractor shall, at its own expense, comply with all requirements of Air Products, the owner,
or any governmental authority having an interest in the work. The contractor shall not permit any
person to enter upon the premises of Air Products or the owner without verifying compliance with
safety and security requirements of Air Products, the owner, or such governmental authority
having an interest in the work.
5.10
The contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless owner and Air Products from prohibiting
any contractor's or subcontractor's employees, agents, or invitees from entering onto the project
site if, in the sole opinion of Air Products, such employee, agent, or invitee fails to comply with the
above mentioned safety and health laws, rules, and regulations.
5.11
In jurisdictions where permitted by law, the contractor is required to have an alcohol and
substance abuse policy. This policy shall require testing of all contractor employees as well as
any subcontractors employed by the contractor. The requirements are detailed in Appendix H of
this specification.
5.12
Safety Performance Enhancement
5.12.1 With the assistance of the Air Products representative and in jurisdictions where permitted by law,
the contractor shall develop and propose a safety recognition and incentive plan that is to be
used at the construction site to aid in promoting safety awareness. The contractor is encouraged
to use a program that is already in place or develop a new program that is specific for this project.
5.12.2 Elements to consider are:
Monetary incentives based on results

Near-miss and hazard-recognition reporting
Safety slogans and signs
Luncheons and miscellaneous gifts based on performance
Housekeeping
5.12.3 Financial responsibility will be negotiated at time of contract award.
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5.13
Contractor Safety Supervisor
5.13.1 The contractor shall provide a qualified and competent safety supervisor who shall maintain jobsite safety during all phases of the contractor's onsite work. A resume of the proposed safety
supervisor listing their work experience and safety record for each of the last three years shall be
submitted with the bid for Air Products' representative approval.
5.13.2 The contractor must include a separate safety supervisor when more than 20 workers, including
subcontractors, are working on-site. When the workforce increases, the contractor shall add
additional field safety professional(s) in accordance with national, provincial, and local standards.
In cases where this is not defined by regulations, the contractor shall add a second safety
supervisor when there are more than 50 workers on-site.
5.13.3 When contractor has less than 20 workers, including subcontractors, they may, with Air Products
approval, designate a person to perform all the safety requirements and duties of the safety
supervisor. This person may have other responsibilities as long as they do not conflict with their
safety supervisor role.
5.13.4 The minimum qualifications and duties for the Contractor Safety Supervisor are outlined in
Appendix L, Contractor Site Safety Supervisor Job Description.
6.
MOBILIZATION PHASE
6.1
Before starting any work, the Air Products representative shall review the safety specifications via
a kickoff meeting with the construction contractor(s) and their subcontractors at the job site to
ensure that all parties understand the safety rules and regulations applicable to that job site.
6.2
Before starting any work, the Air Products and contractor representatives shall perform a site
safety assessment to identify any unsafe conditions or potential hazards, and take the necessary
steps to correct or minimize the unsafe condition/hazard. The contractor shall document the
safety assessment and issue it to contractor management and the Air Products representative.
6.2.1
Items to be considered might be items such as customer processes, traffic flow (routes into and
out of the jobsite), temporary structure or trailer sitting, fabrication areas, equipment storage or
laydown areas, overhead power lines and obstructions, neighboring facilities, underground
utilities, emergency response, emergency evacuation and assembly locations, work permit
procedures, and operating vent locations. Items from the Site Risk Assessment shall be included.
6.3
Air Products requires that the contractor undertake workplace risk assessments and job hazard
analyses, and that they use these as the basis for a full written method statement that the
contractor must produce for each part of the work he has to do. These risk assessments and
method statements must be according to regulatory and Air Products requirements.
6.4
The contractor shall implement a Job Safety Analysis program as detailed in Appendix J.
6.5
The contractor shall be required to provide their own standard personal protection equipment
(PPE) and safety equipment. When additional hazards arise because of the nature of the owner's
operations on-site, the owner may provide specialized equipment (for example, analyzers). These
items shall remain the property of the owner.
6.6
The contractor must ensure that its employees are provided with the necessary tools and
equipment to safely perform their assigned tasks. All tools shall be in good working order and be
inspected periodically to ensure their proper operation. The contractor shall provide their
employees with the necessary training before use of these tools and equipment.
6.7
Excessive overtime by construction workers has been proven to decrease safety awareness and
increase incidents. Approval by the Air Products representative is required for a work week in
excess of 60 hours. Spot or periodic overtime is acceptable, but requires Air Products approval
for periods exceeding three weeks.
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6.8
The contractor shall conduct a practice drill once a month to test the site emergency evacuation
plan. The initial drill shall take place no less than four weeks after mobilization.
6.9
A hard-hat with company logo and employee name shall be worn by all contractor personnel.
7.
RECORDING AND REPORTING OF INJURIES
7.1
Every contractor and their subcontractors shall keep occupational injury and illness records for its
employees in accordance with governmental regulations where applicable. These records shall be
available (either at the contractor's home office or applicable job site) for review by the Air Products
representative and posted according to applicable governmental regulations.
7.2
The contractor shall report immediately to the owner and Air Products representative(s) any and
all occupational injuries and illnesses, as well as all near misses that occurred at the job site. This
shall be followed up by submitting a written report to the Air Products representative within
24 hours of occurrence. If an accident is identified as occurring and the contractor did not report,
there will be disciplinary actions taken against the contractor up to and including a ban from
working on existing and future Air Products' projects.
7.3
The contractor management shall investigate each accident to determine the root cause(s) and
implement future corrective measures. A review meeting will be required with the contractor,
Air Products, and the owner representative(s).
7.4
A Root Cause Analysis (RCA) shall be conducted for all cases with days away, recordable
injuries, and serious near misses. The contractor shall make available all parties involved in the
incident including injured employee, witnesses, and supervision for this activity.
7.5
Contractor shall encourage the reporting of Near Miss incidents, participation in the Safety
Outreach System (SOS) (see Appendix C for more information) and the Site Safety Committee.
Contractor shall also institute and report safety monitoring techniques such as "Safety Sampling,"
and "Accident Predictive Techniques" (APT). Forms and procedures shall be obtained from the
Air Products representative.
8.
FIRST AID AND MEDICAL ATTENTION
8.1
The contractor shall provide its workers with qualified medical emergency personnel to handle
and treat all first aid and injuries requiring medical attention.
8.2
The contractor shall establish a first aid station that is adequately visible and accessible to all
contractor and subcontractor employees.
8.3
An adequate number of contractor personnel who have a valid certificate in first aid training and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) shall be available at the work site to render first aid and/or
CPR. The certified personnel shall wear hard-hat logos that identify them as such. If the work
area is large or spread out, multiple certified personnel are required to ensure that all workers are
within five or less minutes of help.
8.4
The first aid station, at a minimum, shall include the following:
8.4.1
First aid supplies shall consist of a well-stocked first aid kit. The contractor, consulting with
medical personnel or industrial hygienist shall determine the type, quantity, and location of the
first aid supplies based on the circumstances at the site.
8.4.2
Eye Flushing Equipment.
8.4.3
To remove injured personnel from elevated areas, the contractor shall provide either a stretcher
with straps or a basket with bridle or adequate device that meets applicable governmental
requirements and regulations.
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8.4.4
The telephone numbers of physicians, hospitals, and ambulances shall be conspicuously posted.
After-hours contacts shall be included.
8.4.5
The contractor shall establish an Industrial Treatment and Injury Management program. This
should include a list of designated health care provider(s) for injuries requiring off-site treatment.
It is recommended that the contractor meet or communicate with their health care providers
before the beginning of the job, to establish treatment protocols to reduce the number of
recordable or lost time injuries.
8.5
The contractor shall have an area set aside that will contain either a bed or an area to allow an
individual to lie down. This area shall be kept clean and free of materials. This area shall not be
used for any other purpose than as a first aid station.
8.6
Reasonable steps must be taken to protect workers from occupational exposure to the hepatitis B
virus (HBV), the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and similar pathogens that might be
transmitted by contact with blood or other potentially infectious bodily fluids. To do this, the
contractor shall maintain appropriate bloodborne pathogens/body fluid clean-up kits on-site.
9.
PERSONAL ATTIRE AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
9.1
The contractor shall require employees to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
for all tasks for which there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or for which there is a need to
use such equipment to reduce the hazards to employees.
9.2
The contractor shall train its employees in the proper selection, use, inspection, and maintenance
of all PPE.
9.3
Approved industrial hard hats (metal and "cowboy style" hard hats shall not be worn), industrial
safety glasses with rigid side shields, long-sleeved shirts, full-length trousers, safety-toed leather
shoes/boots and leather gloves are the minimum required PPE and must be worn at all times when
on the job site.
9.3.1
Short-sleeved shirts may be permitted at the discretion of the owner or Air Products representative.
9.3.2
Canvas, ventilated, high-heel [more than 50 mm (2 in) heel height and less than 2600 mm2 (4 in2)
landing surface], or open shoes are prohibited.
9.3.3
Cut resistant gloves shall be used when handling sharp objects or materials. Some examples would
be banding material, insulation metal covering, and wire stripping.
9.4
Safety glasses with rigid side shields attached to the frame shall be worn and conform to
applicable national, regional, and local standards. Flexible slip-on side shields for safety glasses
are not acceptable.
9.4.1
Prescription safety glasses shall meet the appropriate national, provincial, and local standards
and prescription lenses shall bear the required stamp indicating compliance with the recognized
standard.
9.4.2
Contact lenses may be worn if permitted by the owner and the appropriate safety glasses are
used.
9.4.3
Safety glass cleaner and antifogging spray or wipes shall be made readily available to all
contractor employees on-site.
9.4.4
Dark or shaded safety glasses shall not be worn indoors or outdoors when outside lighting conditions
are poor. The contractor shall supply his employees with the appropriate clear lens safety glasses for
use under these conditions.
9.4.5
Personal music devices or cell phones with head phones or ear pieces are prohibited.
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9.4.6
Cell phones including hands-free devices are prohibited while operating mobile equipment.
9.5
For Welding, Cutting, Grinding, and Brazing
9.5.1
A welding helmet with a flip-up lens and safety glass that attaches to a hard hat is required to be
worn. The appropriate shade numbers shall be used for the specific type of welding process
being performed. Safety glasses with rigid side shields shall be worn under the hood.
9.5.2
When using tools, hand or power, that produce flying particles, a face shield attached to a hard
hat in conjunction with safety glasses and side shields is required.
9.5.3
Heavy leather work gloves, flame-resistant jackets, aprons, or similar clothing made of leather or
other suitable material, and providing complete protection to the arms and torso, shall be worn as
protection against radiated heat and sparks when welding, torch cutting, or grinding. Clothing
shall be free of oil and grease.
9.5.4
Approved cutting-torch goggles must be worn under a full-face shield.
9.6
When the possibility of airborne particulates exists (for example, with rock wool packing or dust),
goggles shall be worn over the eyes, and a respirator shall be worn over the mouth and nose.
9.7
All personnel working on Air Products construction jobsites shall wear a high visibility garment
covering the torso. The type of garment (that is, vest, shirt, or jacket) and color shall conform to
any national, state, or provincial requirements for reflective clothing. (US: ANSI-107 Class 2 or 3
and Europe: EN-471 Class 2 or 3, or other equivalent local or national standard) To identify safety
critical personnel on the jobsite, the contractor shall issue reflective clothing uniquely identifying
flagging or crane signal personnel.
9.8
Appropriate hearing protection, such as ear plugs or muffs, shall be worn for exposure to sounds
above 85 dBA. The contractor shall provide appropriate user training according to its hearing
conservation program.
9.9
When working in wet and muddy conditions rubber boots may be worn. They shall have a steel
toe and a bottom mid-sole or shank for protection against objects that may puncture the sole.
9.10
Long hair shall not hang below the shirt collar. It must be restrained and tucked up under the hard
hat.
9.11
The contractor shall supply fire-retardant clothing (FRC) in FRC required plant areas. The
clothing shall be of 4.5-ounce minimum material weight be worn as the outermost layer. This
requirement, when applicable, will be detailed in the project scope of work document.
10.
PERSONAL CONDUCT AND EJECTION POLICY
10.1
All workers must support the concept that everyone is responsible for their own safety and for the
safety of others in the work area.
10.2
Personal conduct involving horseplay (rowdiness), fighting, gambling, explosives, possession of

firearms, drinking alcoholic beverages, use of regulated drugs, being under the influence of drugs
or alcohol, theft, vandalism, sabotage, distribution of unauthorized literature, or any action that
results in grave and unacceptable safety hazards as determined by the owner and/or Air Products
representative, shall be cause to permanently bar those involved from the site.
10.2.1 Personal conduct that results in safety hazards less severe than those listed above will be
handled by documented verbal or written warnings depending on the situation and hazard
involved. The written warning shall be for the more serious violations and will document the
reasons and hazards involved. Repetitive documented verbal warnings will also produce a written
warning. The warning is intended to provide feedback to the contractor employee as to the
unacceptable norms of the owner and/or Air Products' policies and the potential consequences of
repeated action.
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10.2.2 On receipt of the third written warning, the contractor employee(s) shall be permanently
dismissed from the project.
10.2.3 The contractor shall be responsible for administering this policy and for tracking verbal and
written warnings for their workers and their subcontractor workers.
10.2.4 See Appendix D for example of written warning notice.
11.
HOUSEKEEPING AND HYGIENE
11.1
During the course of construction, the contractor shall properly organize all activities on the job
site to the extent that good housekeeping shall be practiced at all times. These shall include, but
not be limited to the following:
11.1.1 As the job progresses, work areas must be kept clean at all times.
11.1.2 All materials, tools, and equipment must be stored in a stable position to prevent rolling or falling.
Materials and supplies shall be kept away from the edges of floors, hoistways, stairways, and
floor openings. When exterior walls are being built, materials and supplies shall be kept away
from the perimeter of the building.
11.1.3 A safe accessway to all work and storage areas must be maintained. All stairways, corridors,
ladders, catwalks, ramps, passageways, and work platforms shall be kept clear of loose material
and trash.
11.1.4 Forms, scrap lumber (timber), and all other debris shall be cleared from work areas,
passageways, stairs, and in and around buildings or other structures. Nails or other sharp
projections shall never be permitted to protrude from forms, lumber (timber), or any other
material.
11.1.5 Combustible scrap and debris shall be removed at regular intervals. Safe means shall be
provided to facilitate such removal.
11.1.6 The contractor shall be required to provide an adequate number of waste containers to ensure a
clean working area at all times.
11.1.7 The construction parking areas shall be maintained clean and free of paper, cans, and other
debris at all times.
11.1.8 Designated eating areas shall be maintained in a clean and orderly condition. Trash containers
shall be placed in these areas and frequently emptied. Eating and drinking are not permitted in
construction work areas or in existing operating plant process areas.
11.1.9 Cords and hoses shall be kept 2.1 m (7 ft) overhead or laid flat outside of walkways. At a
minimum of once per week, the contractor shall roll up all cords, welding leads, and hoses and
reposition only those required. All cords shall be protected from damage.
11.1.10 Tools and equipment shall be collected and stored in the tool room or craft tool boxes at the end
of each work day or shift.
11.1.11 Each employee shall be instructed to practice required housekeeping as part of assigned duties.
11.2
The contractor shall designate or provide an adequate number of individuals to maintain

cleanliness in the site and work area. The work areas shall be maintained in a "broom swept and
debris free" condition throughout the shift. Excess material in work areas shall be neatly
stacked/stored or removed to storage or disposal areas.
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11.3
If the contractor fails to clean up work areas in a timely manner or provide an adequate number of
personnel the Air Products representative will pursue other methods. The resulting costs will be
backcharged to the respective contractor.
11.4
Potable water: The contractor shall furnish an adequate supply of potable water, containers,
and disposable cups to contractor employees for drinking water. These containers shall be
marked as either "Potable" or "Drinking Water Only." All potable water containers shall be sealed
after refreshing water, and the date written on the seal.
11.5
Sanitation: The contractor shall furnish adequate toilet facilities for contractor employees. All
portable toilets shall be kept clean and sanitary and shall be located in an easily accessible area.
If they are to be used at night, the area shall be adequately illuminated.
12.
SAFETY TRAINING AND EDUCATION
12.1
The contractor shall ensure that all personnel working on the site have been properly trained and
are competent to perform the tasks to which they have been assigned. All training shall be
documented (recorded in "writing") and available to the owner or Air Products representative.
12.2
The contractor shall be required to instruct each employee in the recognition and correction of
unsafe acts and conditions, and the regulations applicable to the contractor's work environment.
12.3
The contractor shall have an adequate number of competent person(s) (with supportive
documentation) as required, for various work applications (for example, excavation, respirators,
scaffolding, and confined space).
12.4
All contractor personnel shall receive an initial induction by the contractor's staff regarding
contractor safety procedures and the requirements of this specification. All contractor employees
and any subcontractors must view the Air Products Construction Safety Induction video and take
a written test verifying their understanding of the safety requirements. Escorted visitors and
delivery personnel may be exempt from the induction video and test; however, the contractor
shall provide and enforce the proper use of protective equipment for those individuals visiting the
site.
12.4.1 Contractor personnel will be required to renew their safety induction training every four months.
12.4.2 It is recommended that an additional colored sticker be used and worn by all new contractor
personnel on-site for the first two weeks. This will allow other workers to recognize new personnel
and help them to become familiar with site safety requirements and hazards.
12.5
Each contractor shall conduct weekly safety meetings with all contractor personnel and its
subcontractors. Minutes and attendee's signatures shall be kept and submitted to the owner
and/or Air Products representative. The safety meetings shall allow some time for open
discussion on safety issues.
12.6
The Air Products representative will actively participate in the safety process and leadership on
the site. As part of this process, the contractor shall invite the Air Products representative to
participate in the safety inductions, weekly safety meetings, and daily JSA meetings.
12.7
The contractor safety program shall include hazard communication training and documentation
according to current local, provincial, and national standards.
12.8
Visual aids shall be a part of every accident-prevention program. Visual aids such as posters,
films, safety signs, and bulletin-board displays shall be used on a routine basis. These signs shall
be in the workers' native language to maximize the effect of the message.
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12.9
Specific training information regarding crane and lifting procedures, personnel lifting procedures,
pipeline and piling construction safety can be found in specifications 4WCE-600500,
4WCE-600501, 4ACE-600701, and 4WCE-600702 respectively. These documents shall be used
in conjunction with this document.
13.
SITE SAFETY INSPECTION
13.1
Contractor supervision shall check the work area daily at the beginning and end of each work
shift. More frequent inspections may be required to ensure safe working conditions depending on
site activities and conditions.
13.2
The attached Air Products Construction Engineering Safety Checklist (Appendix A) shall be
maintained as the work progresses. This checklist shall be completed on a weekly basis by the
contractor's safety supervisor or designee. Contractor supervision and workers shall participate
and be rotated on a weekly basis. Checklists shall be reviewed at the weekly meeting and shall
be included in the minutes of that meeting. Checklists may be modified to cover specific job
requirements or applications.
13.3
The contractor, independently or in conjunction with the Air Products representative, shall
conduct weekly Safety Outreach System (SOS) meetings (see Appendix C).
14.
MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
14.1
Only the vehicles and equipment necessary for construction work shall be allowed within the
construction area. All vehicles that are not necessary for construction work shall park in areas
designated by the owner or Air Products representative.
14.2
To drive or operate any crane, truck, backhoe, dump truck, forklift truck, bulldozer, manlift or any
other equipment requires that the driver or operator be trained and hold certificates of
attainment/competency. A copy of the operator's certificate or driver's license shall be available
to the owner and Air Products representative.
14.3
Seat belts shall be worn by all personnel within an operating vehicle while on an Air Products site.
14.4
The driver of each vehicle is responsible for the safety of all passengers and the stability of
materials being hauled or handled by the equipment.
14.5
All construction equipment (for example, backhoes, cranes, side booms, forklifts, front-end
loaders, dozers, earth movers, and all types of site trucks) shall have functioning backup warning
devices and seat belts. Backup alarms shall work in both directions on equipment with 360
degree cab rotation. With the approval of the Air Products Field Representative, a flagman or
signal person may be used in lieu of this requirement.
14.6
All stationary construction equipment shall be isolated or grounded when working near, above, or
below energized lines or equipment. Work in close proximity to energized lines must be approved
by the Air Products representative before proceeding.
14.7
All contractor vehicles shall be identified with the contractor's name or identifying logo.
14.8
Riding on any equipment not specifically designed for passengers is prohibited. Lifting of
personnel using a forklift is prohibited. Manbaskets attached to forklifts are not allowed.
15.
CRANES AND DERRICKS
15.1
Refer to specification 4WCE-600500 for requirements when working with cranes and derricks.
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16.
FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION
16.1
The contractor shall develop a fire-protection program to be followed throughout all phases of the
construction work and shall provide for the fire-fighting equipment according to governmental
requirements, these specifications, and the requirements appropriate to the type of construction
being performed. This program shall include, but not be limited to the following:
16.1.1 All fire-fighting equipment provided by the contractor shall be conspicuously located, periodically
inspected, tagged with inspection date, and maintained in good operating condition.
16.1.2 The contractor shall give particular attention to training contractor personnel in the use of fire
extinguishers and their limitations. Fire extinguishers shall be inspected monthly (see
Appendix G).
16.1.3 Smoking areas will be designated by the owner and/or Air Products representative. The
contractor shall provide suitable receptacles and fire extinguishers in these designated areas.
16.2
When in or near an operating facility, the owners' or Air Products' fire-fighting equipment may be
employed in an emergency, but in no event shall the contractor rely on the owners' or
Air Products' operating group's extinguishers or other equipment. All fires and type(s) of
extinguishing equipment used to fight them shall be promptly reported to the owner or
16.3
Flammable liquids and materials are prohibited from being stored inside of gang boxes or storage
facilities. Flammable liquids and materials shall be transported and dispersed from an approved
container, and stored inside an approved enclosure ensuring proper ventilation.
17.
WELDING, CUTTING, AND GRINDING
17.1
The contractor shall perform welding and cutting according to governmental requirements. These
shall include, but not be limited to the following:
17.1.1 All exposed, combustible materials located below or in the vicinity of the welding and cutting area
shall be removed to a safe location. If removal is impractical or impossible, the combustible
materials shall be covered with a non-asbestos, fire-retardant material or protected by an
adequate spark/slag catcher. A spark catcher or fire-retardant barrier shall be provided on
elevated work to prevent welding slag or sparks from injuring personnel located or passing below.
17.1.2 The contractor shall protect all, but not limited to, installed equipment, instruments, electrical wire,
tubing, and piping, from damage resulting in contact with weld slag.
17.1.3 A fire extinguisher must be located within the immediate area of any welding, cutting, grinding or
open-flame work. A fire watch shall be provided when cutting or welding is performed in locations
where a fire might develop. The fire watch must remain in place at least 30 minutes after
completion of hot work activities to monitor the area for smoldering fires unless requirements are
defined otherwise in the Safety Work Permit.
17.1.4 The user must inspect all leads, grounds, clamps, welding machines, hoses, gauges, torches and
cylinders before they are put into operation. Any defective items shall be replaced or repaired
before being placed into service.
17.1.5 Adequate ventilation shall be provided while torch cutting, welding, soldering, or working on
galvanized material and while working within enclosed spaces.
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17.1.6
Welding
17.1.6.1 All welding must have a separate and adequate ground cable pulled from the welding machine
and connected to the item being welded near this weld. Grounding to plant equipment or
structures is not permitted.
17.1.6.2 The contractor shall provide weld screens as required to protect personnel in adjacent areas
from weld flash.
17.1.7
Torches
17.1.7.1 All fittings, couplings, and connections shall be leak free. Because of potential leaks, torches
shall never be placed and left in a confined space such as a vessel, vessel skirt, sumps, or
enclosures.
17.1.7.2 Oil and grease shall be kept away and stored separate from properly cleaned oxygen
regulators, hoses, and fittings.
17.1.7.3 Cylinders and hoses shall not be exposed to sparks and slag from a welding or cutting
operation. Hoses shall be run overhead whenever appropriate.
17.1.7.4 Acetylene and oxygen cylinders must have safety devices to limit overpressure. A flash back
arrestor must be installed on the outlet of both regulators. A flash back arrestor with an integral
check valve shall be placed as near to the torch handle as possible. It is preferred to have the
arrestor and check valve integral with the torch.
17.1.8
Cylinders
17.1.8.1 Compressed gas cylinders must be secured vertically to an adequate support while in use,
storage, or transit. Cylinders shall be secured using only nonflammable materials. The
protective cap shall be in place during storage and transit.
17.1.8.2 Cylinders shall not be laid on their sides. Under no circumstances shall an acetylene cylinder
be laid down. They must be stored in the vertical position.
17.1.8.3 Cylinders shall not be lifted with slings or by the protective cap.
17.1.8.4 Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders and combustible
materials (especially oil or grease) by either a minimum distance of 6.1 m (20 ft) or a
noncombustible barrier at least 1.6 m (5 ft) high that has a fire-resistance rating of at least onehalf hour.
17.1.8.5 Cylinders shall not be carried by individuals; other methods such as wheeled bottle carts shall
be used.
17.1.9
Gas cylinders, including oxygen, shall not be used to operate pneumatic tools, pressurize a
container, blow out lines, or as a substitute for compressed air.
17.1.10
Cryogenic liquid containers called dewars may be used on-site instead of cylinders. Special
attention shall be given to transporting and lifting them. The ring handle on the top is designed
to protect the valve and shall not be used for lifting. A set of specifically-designed lugs with
appropriate rigging is required. Cylinders requiring hydrostatic testing shall have current testing
certification at the site or readily available.
17.2
Radiography
17.2.1
Each radiographer shall maintain an up-to-date copy of their license, license conditions, and
other required records. A copy shall be made available to the owner or Air Products
representative upon request.
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17.2.2
During each radiographic operation, the radiographer shall maintain continuous direct visual
surveillance of the operation to protect against unauthorized entry into a high-radiation area.
17.2.3
Posting of "restricted access" warning signs must be provided according to national, provincial,
and local governmental requirements.
17.2.4
The radiographer supervisor shall:
Ensure that radiation safety activities are being performed according to approved national,
provincial, or local procedures and regulatory requirements in the daily operation.
Ensure that personnel monitoring devices are calibrated and used properly by
occupationally-exposed personnel, and that records are maintained of the monitoring
results.
Ensure that at all times during radiographic operations each individual conspicuously wear
a combination of a direct-reading dosimeter, an operating alarm rate meter, and a film
badge.
Maintain copies of current operating and emergency procedures.
Ensure appropriate control handling and use of licensed sealed sources and radiographic
exposure devices so that no person is likely to be exposed to radiation doses in excess of
the regulatory exposure limits.
17.2.5
When others are on-site, a safety work permit shall be obtained for radiographic activities.
17.3
Exothermic Welding
17.3.1
Only approved exothermic welding systems (that is, Cadweld) shall be used to join metals
together.
17.3.2
Proper PPE shall be worn during exothermic welding including:
Hard hat mounted face shield

Fire-resistant clothing (that is, mill greens)
Leather gloves
17.3.3
Welding shots shall be electrically ignited remotely using a minimum six-foot cord or manually
using a minimum three foot long striker arm. Igniting welds using a hand striker or cigarette
lighter is prohibited.
17.3.4
All conductors, structural members, and welding molds shall be cleaned and preheated to
remove moisture as per the welding product manufacturer's recommendations.
18.
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
18.1
Confined space means a space that satisfies any or all of the following conditions:
Is large enough and so configured that personnel can bodily enter and perform assigned
work.
Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, silos, hoppers,
and pits are spaces that might have limited means of entry).
Is not designed for continuous personnel occupancy.
Has potential for engulfment hazards.
Is an excavation in which either a hazardous material or atmosphere is present or suspected
of being present. Chemical plants and refineries may classify a depth greater than 1,220 mm
(4 ft) as a confined space because of the presence of heavy gases within these facilities.
18.1.1 Confined-space entry is considered the breaking of the plane of an opening into the space by any
part of the body.
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18.1.2 Site-specific training for contractor personnel will be required before they are permitted to enter
into a confined space.
18.2
A hazardous atmosphere is one that might expose personnel to the risk of death, incapacitation,
injury, or acute illness from one of the following causes:
Oxygen concentration below 19.5% or above 23.5%.

Flammable-gas concentration above 10% of its lower flammable limit (LFL).
Airborne combustible dust that exceeds its LFL.
Toxic gases exceed permissible limits.
Any atmospheric condition that is immediately dangerous to life or health.
18.3
The owner or Air Products representative and the contractor's safety supervisor will evaluate the
site conditions on a weekly basis, or more often as changing conditions dictate, to determine
which areas on-site are considered to be confined space. This is very important, as conditions
will change during the course of construction, often affecting the classification status of a
confined space.
18.4
A Classification II and III, confined space area (as defined in Section 18.5), requires that the
entrance(s) be controlled by both blocking the entry to prevent unauthorized personnel from
entering and posting a sign that prohibits entry.
18.5
Confined Space Classification
18.5.1 Classification I, entry permit and attendant not required (non-permit-required confined
space): Safety surveillance audits shall be performed by the contractors' safety supervisor on a
regular basis. Classification I confined space consists of all of the following:
Continuous natural ventilation alone can maintain the space in a safe environment if there are
sufficient openings or openness to allow for complete air circulation in the area where work
would be performed.
There is no potential hazardous atmosphere.
Does not contain a material that could engulf personnel.
Does not have a configuration that could trap an individual.
Does not have a configuration that could asphyxiate an individual.
Does not contain any other serious safety or health hazards.
Examples:
- New construction (in-progress)
- Open field pipelines free of known hazards
18.5.2 Classification II, entry permit required and attendant not required: Safety surveillance audits
shall be performed by the contractor's safety supervisor on a regular basis. A workplace risk
assessment might be required.
It applies to new construction work that undergoes changes that diminish access or
ventilation as the job progresses, but is not yet defined as a Classification III Confined Space.
This classification shall be applied very conservatively. If there is any doubt, implement the
most stringent confined space requirements. Appropriate procedures and justification shall be
documented when implementing Classification II confined spaces.
Note: In the United States OSHA 29 CFR, Part 1910 for general industry does not recognize
this classification, while OSHA 29 CFR, Part 1926 does. This classification shall be applied very
conservatively. OSHA can cite under 29 CFR, Part 1910. Appropriate procedures and justification
shall be documented when implementing Classification II confined spaces.
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Example:
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New construction that is in later stages of completion but is not in an operating area (for
example, tanks, vaults, reformers).
18.5.3 Classification III, entry permit, attendant, and rescue personnel required: Safety
surveillance audits shall be performed by the contractor's safety supervisor on a regular basis. A
Classification III confined space consists of any of the following:
There is a potential for hazardous atmosphere.

Contains a material that would engulf personnel while entering or while working within this
space.
Has a configuration that could either trap or asphyxiate an individual.
Contains other serious safety or health hazards.
Examples:
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18.6
Desiccant-filled vessels, loading or inspecting.

Cleaning, painting, or lining where vapors or fumes are present.
Annular space insulation installation.
Vessel or process equipment previously in service.
Electrical hazards.
Whenever it is deemed that additional control and monitoring shall be maintained.
Lone or Isolated Working
18.6.1 Construction operations that exhibit a high degree of hazard that might be immediately life
threatening or seriously disabling if timely action is not taken, require at least two personnel who
are routinely in communication with each other. Two or more individuals located within the same
area, although not in direct contact with one another, shall meet the requirements of this
procedure if they are in routine visual or verbal contact at least hourly.
18.6.2 Typical conditions that might restrict lone work are the following:
Work in an operating plant

Confined space
Radiography
Fire watch required
18.6.3 Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the owner or Air Products representative.
Exceptions might be granted for specific cases after thorough review of hazards involved and
evaluations of secondary monitoring alternatives.
19.
EXCAVATIONS, TRENCHING, AND SHORING
19.1
The area must be cleared and approved by the owner or Air Products representative before the
start of excavation. For work within an existing operating area, see Section 31 of this specification
for additional requirements. An excavation may be classified as a confined space; therefore, the
requirements of Section 18 shall apply.
19.2
The contractor shall ensure that a competent person is on-site full time during excavation,
shoring, and when there are open trenches. Excavations and shoring shall be inspected, at a
minimum, daily or when conditions change. A copy of the competent person certificates(s) shall
be made available to the Air Products representative.
19.3
All soils shall be considered granular soils such as sands and gravels (referred to Class "C" in the
United States) unless a soils testing laboratory determines and documents otherwise.
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19.4
An excavation work permit is required for any excavation that penetrates the ground more than
300 mm (12 in). This permit shall be obtained from the Air Products representative.
19.5
All excavations within 1,000 mm (3 ft) of a known active underground pipeline, conduit, or cable
shall be hand-probed and dug using insulated tools. If the underground utility cannot be located,
all work at that location shall stop and the owner or Air Products representative shall be notified
immediately.
19.6
In addition to potholing, hand-probing, and notification of the one-call system, the contractor shall
employ the use of metal detectors and other underground location devices to aid in locating
underground lines and obstructions.
19.7
All excavations 1,220 mm (4 ft) or deeper into which personnel might be allowed to enter (no
matter how briefly) shall be shored, benched, and/or sloped or shall comply with governmental
requirements if they are more stringent.
19.8
Spoil dirt or excavated material may be used to barricade one side of a ditch or similar
excavation. All dirt must be piled at least 1,220 mm (4 ft) back from the edge of the excavation
and must be at least 1,065 mm (42 in) high when used as a barricade.
19.9
Access and egress ladders are required in any excavation at a maximum of 7.5 m (25 ft) of lateral
travel from personnel within the excavation or according to governmental requirements if they are
more stringent.
19.10
The contractor shall provide to the Air Products representative certified, tabulated data for all
protective systems including shoring components, trench boxes, or slide rail systems.
19.11
Nobody is permitted to enter an excavation while equipment is being operated next to the edge.
19.12
Operators of walk-behind and remote control compaction equipment shall wear steel metatarsal
overshoes.
20.
SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND BARRICADES
20.1
At locations where potential hazards exist, the contractor shall post, install, maintain and enforce
signs, signals and barricades that direct personnel or vehicles. Signs and signals shall be in the
workers' native language or reflect a pictorial representation to maximize their effectiveness.
20.2
The contractor shall provide windsocks to indicate direction and force of wind.
20.3
Barricades must be rigid, 1,070 mm (42 in) high, square, plumb and level. Flagging or warning
tape are not effective barricades because they break easily. Flagging or warning tape may be
used in conjunction with barricades.
20.4
Crane and hoist signals used shall be the same as approved by the national, provincial, or local
government regulations.
20.5
Warning Tape Designations
20.5.1 Yellow warning tape shall be defined to mean "Observe Area and Proceed With Caution."
20.5.2 Red tape shall be defined to mean "DangerDo Not Enter Without Permission."
21.
CONCRETE, CONCRETE FORMS, AND SHORING
21.1
All equipment, materials, and wall shoring used in concrete construction and masonry work shall
be in accordance with applicable governmental requirements and industry standards.
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21.2
Form work and shoring shall be designed, erected, supported, braced, and maintained so that it
will safely support all vertical and lateral loads, in addition to the loads that might be imposed
on it during placement of concrete or other work activities.
21.3
Worker apparel (for example, chemical gloves, chemical boots, long sleeves, goggles) shall be
such that human skin is protected from exposure to wet concrete.
21.4
The ends of protruding reinforcing steel shall be covered with rigid protective caps or troughs.
These caps and troughs shall protect against impact and impalement hazards and shall conform
to national, provincial, or local standards where applicable.
Mushroom or dome-shaped rebar caps shall not be used for protection from impalement.
They may be used only for lateral scratch protection where there is no potential for
impalement on protruding rebar.
Flat-headed caps (round or square) designed for impalement protection shall have a
surface area no less than 40 sq cm (16 sq in).
21.5
An appropriate base (for example, plywood, sheeting, and planking) shall be temporarily placed
on the reinforcing steel for workers walking/standing on reinforcing steel mats. Appropriate
access and egress shall be maintained for all temporary work surfaces.
22.
ELEVATED WORK AND FALL PROTECTION
22.1
Fall Protection
22.1.1
Fall protection is required in any elevated work area that is 1.8 m (6 ft) or more above the
ground and has no protection to prevent workers from falling (that is, handrails, midribs, and toe
boards). It is the intent of this specification to provide continuous fall protection except while
climbing up or down ladders less than 6 m (20 ft) in height.
22.1.2
Use of Fall Protection Equipment
22.1.2.1 When working within a scaffold, the worker need not tie-off as long as the worker is within the
confines of the scaffold railing and the scaffold is complete with all decking, handrails, midrails,
and toeplates. If the scaffold is incomplete or if the worker leans to work outside the confines of
the scaffold, the worker shall tie-off.
22.1.2.2 When workers are tied-off, they shall be on a suitable work platform that is at least 460 mm
(18 in) wide that is adequately secured from displacement. If a work platform cannot be suitably
placed because of surroundings or configuration, a risk assessment shall be completed to
assess how to accomplish the work tasks safely. Standing directly on pipe (insulated or noninsulated), conduit, steel beams, or cable tray shall not be permitted.
22.1.2.3 The contractor shall make whatever provisions necessary to install retractable reels, rope
grabs, lifelines, and attachment lugs on steel being erected before setting steel in place such
that the worker will have continuous fall protection while connecting and unhooking.
22.1.2.4 Retractable reels or rope grabs must be installed for use when ascending and descending all
uncaged scaffold ladders, extension ladders as well as permanent ladders over 6 m (20 ft)
above the ground surface. Center back "D" ring extensions no longer than 45 cm (18 in) shall
be used with retractable lifelines for ascending or descending ladders. Workers are allowed to
climb ladders less than 6 m (20 ft) without a retractable reel or rope grab; however, the
employee must tie-off when at the work location.
22.1.2.5 When working from inside a telescoping boom manlift or scissors lift, workers must be tied-off
at all times.
22.1.3
Types of Fall Protection Equipment
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22.1.3.1 A full-body harness with dual shock-adsorbing lanyards is the preferred method of fall
protection.
If the body harness is used, then dual lanyards need to be used. A break-away attachment
(that is, Velcro strap) shall be attached to the unused lanyard snap hook if hanging it from
the body harness chest or shoulder straps.
Personal fall-arrest systems shall be rigged so that an employee can neither free fall more
than 1.6 m (5 ft) nor contact any lower level.
Anchor points, vertical lifelines, and harnesses shall be capable of supporting 22,200
Newtons (5000 lbs) for each individual connecting to the anchor point.
Electrical conduit, plastic piping, or other inadequate anchorage points shall not be used for
tie-offs.
22.1.3.2 Temporary horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and maintained under the direction of
a qualified person of an appropriate technical discipline. The complete fall arrest system shall
maintain a safety factor of at least three.
22.1.3.3 The contractor shall provide copies of all specification or technical data for pre-engineered
temporary horizontal lifeline systems.
22.1.3.4 Lanyards shall have locking snaphooks attached to the ends. The lock shall be self-closing, selflocking, and remain locked until opened for connection or disconnection. The use of nonlocking
snaphooks is prohibited.
22.1.3.5 Retractable lifeline systems shall be used with a harness. They shall be used when working on
elevated work areas within which other means of attachment are not possible. They shall be
connected only to the "D" ring of the safety harness.
22.1.4
Inspection of Equipment
22.1.4.1 Equipment used for fall-protection shall be inspected before each use. A visual inspection must
be performed by the user to ensure safe equipment condition. Any damaged or defective parts
and equipment shall be removed from service immediately.
22.1.4.2 Some items to watch for during inspection include the following:
22.1.5
Stitching
Rivets
Buckles
Buckle taps
"D" Ring
Connection points
Cuts
Abrasions
Acid damage
Dry rot
Burns
General appearance
Fall Protection Supervisor
22.1.5.1 The contractor shall assign a competent qualified employee to be in charge of the fall protection
program. That person shall be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all
lifelines and safety nets.
22.2
Ladders
22.2.1
The use and erection of ladders shall comply with governmental requirements. These shall
include, but shall not be limited to:
All portable ladders shall be inspected on a monthly basis by a designated competent person.
The contractor shall use a system to identify inspected, serviceable ladders (that is, tags or
stickers) which shall list the date, inspector, and contractor name. Unserviceable ladders
shall be destroyed or removed from the job-site immediately.
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While ascending or descending a ladder, personnel shall not carry anything that will prevent
holding onto the ladder with both hands. A handline shall be used to raise or lower materials
and hand tools.
Ladders shall be securely tied-off to a permanent structure or object.
When working from ladders, the worker shall face the ladder and keep both feet on the rungs
at all times.
Extension ladders shall be set up using the 1:4 ratio regarding height to base.
Workers shall not stand with their waist above the top step of a stepladder without wearing a
safety harness that is tied-off to a local structure or an anchor point located overhead.
Ladders shall not be used as work platforms, scaffold picks, or work benches.
Metal ladders shall not be used unless an integral part of scaffolding.
The use of job-built ladders must be approved by the Air Products representative and
constructed in accordance with national, provincial, or local requirements.
22.3
Scaffolds
22.3.1
The use and erection of scaffolds shall comply with governmental requirements. These shall
include, but not be limited to:
22.3.2
The contractor shall designate a competent person, as defined by national, provincial, and local
regulations, to determine the feasibility, appropriate training, and fall protection required during
erection, use, and dismantling of a scaffold.
22.3.3
If a ladder is used for access, it shall extend above the landing platform a minimum of 1065 mm
(42 in) for step-through or 1525 mm (60 in) for side-step ladders. For manufactured scaffold,
the ladder shall be mounted on the 1525 mm (60 in) side of the scaffold frame. Access to the
platform shall be through a swinging safety gate that will act as part of the handrail system.
Safety chains shall be installed on all scaffolds at all non-continuous handrail points or
openings. The length of any one-ladder run shall not exceed 6.7 m (25 ft), and a landing shall
be provided between vertical ladder runs.
22.3.3.1 Scaffold ladders greater than 9 m (30 ft) above ground level shall be erected inside the scaffold
frame.
22.3.4
For heavily accessed scaffolds, stairs shall be used instead of ladders.
22.3.5
All scaffold decking shall be tied-down or secured to the scaffold structure at both ends.
22.3.6
The contractor shall provide the proper provisions for the safe lifting/hoisting of scaffold poles,
fittings, and boards. Lifting equipment must be designed to prevent the possibility of the
scaffold falling over if the load snags.
22.3.7
Mesh or screen material shall be installed [12 mm (1/2 in) square opening maximum] to cover
the opening from the toe board to the mid guardrail when work is to take place under or near
the scaffold.
22.3.8
All scaffolds shall be inspected by the competent person before initial use, after repositioning or
modification, and on a weekly basis thereafter. After each inspection, a scaffold inspection tag
shall be affixed to each scaffold access point noting the status (see Appendix B for guidelines
and sample tag). No scaffold shall be used without a current tag or when uncorrected
deficiencies have been identified.
22.3.9
Scaffolds that are suspended from a structure shall have redundant support (for example,
safety chains and cables) supporting the decked area. Tie-off points for fall protection life-lines
shall be independent from the anchorage used to suspend the scaffold.
22.3.10
Rigging shall never be done from scaffold handrails or braces.
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22.3.11
Ladders shall not be used to extend the height of a scaffold by placing them on the working
deck of the scaffold.
22.3.12
Only pre-manufactured or tube and coupling scaffold materials are permitted. Components
used to join or attach scaffold members shall be provided by the same manufacturer.
22.3.13
For Asia, only tubular and coupling scaffold materials are permitted. Pre-manufactured
scaffolds can be submitted as an alternate to the Air Products field representative and must be
approved in writing. If the Air Products field representative elects to allow components used to
join or attach scaffold, members shall only be provided via the same manufacturer.
22.4
Vehicle-Mounted, Elevating, and Rotating Aerial Devices
22.4.1
Only personnel instructed or trained in the safe and proper operation of the aerial device using
the manufacturer's operator manual, the user's work instructions, applicable government
regulations, and "hands on" training shall be authorized to operate an aerial lift. Operator
certification shall be available for Air Products inspection.
22.4.2
Boom and basket load limits specified by the manufacturer shall not be exceeded. All units
shall be accompanied by a manufacturer's operator manual and have identification, operation,
and instruction placards, decals, plates, or the equivalent that are readily visible.
22.4.3
Lift controls shall be tested each day before use to determine that such controls are in safe
working condition. Daily inspection shall also include visual and audible safety devices,
hydraulics and pneumatic systems, instructing components, operational markings, and
electrical apparatus. Corrective actions shall be recorded in writing. An annual inspection shall
be performed and documented by a qualified person. Inspection documentation shall be
available to the owner or Air Products representative.
22.4.4
Employees shall stand with both feet firmly on the floor of the basket and shall not sit or climb
on the edge of the basket. The use of planks, ladders, or other devices to extend the work
position is prohibited.
22.4.5
A body harness shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from
an aerial lift. Attaching to an adjacent pole, structure, or equipment while working from an aerial
lift shall not be permitted.
22.4.6
Articulating boom and extendible boom platforms, primarily designed as personnel carriers,
shall have both platform (upper) and lower controls. Lower controls shall override the upper
controls. Controls shall be plainly marked as to their function. Operating from lower controls
shall be limited to emergency situations.
22.4.7
An emergency-stop and dead man switch shall be available at the platform.
22.4.8
If outriggers are provided, they shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations. Ground conditions shall be evaluated to determine if mats need to be placed
under outriggers.
22.4.9
All platforms shall have top and mid guard rails, and toe boards. Chain access gates shall be
secured upon accessing the vehicle. Tying back or dismantling self-closing gates is prohibited.
22.4.10
Gasoline- or diesel-powered manlifts shall not be operated inside a closed building or confined
space.
22.5
Safety Nets
22.5.1
Safety nets shall be provided when workplaces are more than 7.5 m (25 ft) above the ground or
when the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or body
harnesses is impractical. Nets shall extend the following distances beyond the edge of the work
surface:
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2.5 m (8 ft) when the distance between the working level and net is less than 1.5 m (5 ft).
3 m (10 ft) when the distance from the working level to the net is between 1.5 m (5 ft) and
3 m (10 ft).
4 m (13 ft) when the distance from the working level to the net is over 3 m (10 ft).
The nets shall meet acceptable performance standards of 17,500 foot-pounds minimum impact
resistance and shall be tested before use. Edge ropes shall provide a minimum breaking strength
of 22,200 Newtons (5000 pounds).
22.5.2
For the test, a test weight [181 kg (400 lb) bag of sand] shall be dropped from a height of 7.5 m
(25 ft) into the center of the net (which is considered to be the weakest point of the system).
22.6
Openings in Floors, Walls, and Stairwells
22.6.1
All holes or openings through floors, decking, or walls at all elevations shall have properly-sized
hole covers or be barricaded. All open-sided floors or platforms that are 1,220 mm (4 ft) or more
above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by standard railings or the equivalent on
all open sides except where there is an entrance to a ramp or stairway.
22.6.2
A cover shall be secured so it cannot slip beyond the edge of the hole and be sturdy enough to
hold two times the intended load that will be placed over it. Covers shall be labeled in large
letters with the word "hole."
22.6.3
Stairways, ladders, or ramps shall be provided on all structures of two or more floors for
employees during the construction period.
23.
STEEL ERECTION
23.1
Structural steel erection shall comply with governmental requirements. This shall include, but
not be limited to the following:
23.1.1
During the placing of structural members, the load shall not be released from the hoisting line
until the members are secured at each connection with not less than two bolts (or the
equivalent) that are drawn up wrench tight.
23.1.2
Before extra members are assembled, all primary structure joint bolts must be in place. Under
no circumstances shall the second level of the structure be erected until all the primary
structure joint bolts of the first elevation are installed and torqued.
23.1.3
Multiple loads shall not be lifted simultaneously by a single crane or lead line.
23.2
Erection of stairs, handrails, and grating shall be performed concurrently with the structure
being erected. Erection of the next level may not proceed until they have been completed.
24.
MATERIAL HANDLING, STORAGE, USE, AND DISPOSAL
24.1
The contractor shall use safe methods of handling, storage, use, and disposal of materials on
the site. These shall include, but not be limited to:
24.1.1
All materials stored shall be stacked, braced, chocked, racked, blocked, interlocked, or
otherwise secured to prevent sliding, rolling, falling, collapse, or movement caused by high
winds or water.
24.1.2
No materials shall be stored under power lines.
24.1.3
Rigging equipment for material handling shall be of the proper size and rating. All rigging
equipment shall be inspected before each use and periodically during its use to ensure that it is
safe. Defective rigging equipment shall be "danger tagged" and removed from service
immediately.
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24.1.4
All rigging equipment with hooks shall have safety latches.
24.1.5
Special, custom-design grabs, hooks, clamps, spreader beams, or other lifting accessories for
such units as modular panels, prefabricated structures, and similar materials shall be marked to
indicate safe working loads and shall be proof tested before use to 125% of their rated load. A
copy of the test certificate shall be made available to the owner or Air Products representative on
request.
24.1.6
Taglines or guidelines shall be used for controlling loads.
24.1.7
Asymmetrical loads with large horizontal dimensions, such as steel beams and piping, shall
have two pick points so that the load is balanced. If an installation procedure requires a single
pick point, the installation shall also require the use of a double-wrapped choker hitch, use of
tag lines, and the prior approval of the owner or Air Products representative.
24.1.8
When lifting sheets or small bundles of material, they shall be secured together so they cannot
slip out or be blown loose by the wind.
24.1.9
Before starting any lift, the location of the center of gravity of the load shall be determined to
verify the stability of the lifted load.
24.2
Hazardous Material
24.2.1
When contractors bring material, substances, or equipment on site, a Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) or equivalent shall be provided by the contractor. The contractor shall follow
storage, handling, and disposal of materials as stipulated in the MSDS and in compliance with
local laws and regulations.The contractor shall maintain a complete hazardous chemical
inventory for contractor-supplied hazardous materials. The contractor shall notify the owner or
Air Products representative regarding which materials are being brought onto the worksite.
24.2.2
For containers suspected of containing hazardous substances that are received without the
manufacturer's label and MSDS, the shipment shall be rejected. All containers of hazardous
substances must be appropriately labeled and identified.
24.2.3
Contractors shall be required to strictly enforce container labeling according to applicable

governmental requirements. Labels shall, as a minimum, include the identity of the substance
plus any required appropriate hazard warning on all containers of hazardous substances.
24.2.4
Solvents or chemicals listed as hazardous by the Comprehensive Environmental Response,

Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), or local governing agencies, shall not be permitted
on-site unless special written permission is received from the Air Products representative. For
instance, both 1,1,1 Trichloroethane and methylene chloride are CERCLA-listed as hazardous
and shall not be used. For those solvents that are approved, retention shall be controlled and
disposal shall conform to local, state, and federal codes.
24.3
The contractor shall take steps necessary to prevent discharging of lubricating oils and cleaning
solvents onto the ground, into sewers, and sewage disposal systems to prevent contaminating
rivers, streams, and the environment. After use, these fluids shall be stored in properly-labeled
waste containers and be disposed of in a legal manner that conforms to governmental
requirements.
24.4
Mixing items such as solvents, chemicals, or oils in waste containers is not permitted since
fires, explosions, or uncontrolled chemical reactions can occur.
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24.5
Storage of Hazardous Material
24.5.1
Storage locations for fuel and other combustible materials for use by the contractor(s) shall be
in an area agreed to by the owner and/or Air Products representative. This storage area must
meet applicable governmental regulatory requirements. If a containment area is required, it
shall be designed to be liquid tight and sized large enough to hold the greatest amount of liquid
stored. Materials of construction may include earth, plastic, metal, concrete, or masonry.
24.5.2
All fuel and combustible material storage areas shall be adequately separated from items such
as other stored materials, equipment, and offices and shall have appropriate warning signs and
fire extinguishers visibly mounted near containment areas.
24.5.3
If a dike is required, all smaller amounts of fuel on-site shall also be stored within the dike.
25.
DEMOLITION WORK
25.1
The contractor shall submit a written plan on how demolition will be safely accomplished.
25.2
A work permit system might be required for demolition work as defined in the project-specific
documentation.
26.
PAINTING AND ABRASIVE BLASTING
26.1
Silica sand shall not be used for any abrasive blasting operations. The contractor shall use only
an abrasive blast media that has been approved by the owner or Air Products representative.
26.2
Abrasive blasting nozzles shall be equipped with deadman switches. Any repairs or clog removal
shall be performed with the unit shut off, de-energized, and locked out.
26.3
Spray painting is not permitted unless the contractor obtains approval from the owner or
26.4
If lead is encountered on the project, the contractor shall be required to comply with all governmental
requirements. The contractor shall submit its safety plan to the owner and Air Products representative
for review before proceeding with work.
27.
HAND AND POWER TOOLS
27.1
All hand and electric power tools whether provided by the contractor or contractor employees,
shall be maintained in a safe operating condition. All tools must be checked by a qualified person
before initial use and then monthly thereafter. Damaged tools shall be removed immediately from
service or repaired. Tools shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed.
27.2
Any tools that are designed to have guards and handles must have those guards and handles
unaltered and in place at all times. Any worker removing a guard, handle, or using an
unguarded tool will be subject to dismissal from the job site.
27.3
The power supply for electrical tools shall be disconnected when changing items such as
blades, bits, and discs. Lock-on devices shall not be used and all tools will be equipped with
"dead man" switches.
27.4
Loose clothing, rings, or other jewelry shall not be worn around operating tools or machines.
Sleeves shall be kept buttoned.
27.5
Utility knives shall be self-retracting or equipped with a guard to prevent contact with the blade.
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27.6
Grinders and Abrasive Wheels
27.6.1
While the grinders are rotating, the operator shall ensure that operator is in a balanced position
and that the momentum of the disc will carry the tool away from the operator if it becomes
stuck. Guards or handles shall not be removed without the authorization of the Air Products
field representative.
27.6.2
Wheels must be selected for the particular application. Wheels must have the same or higher
safe working speed than the tool. Thin abrasive "cutting" wheels shall not be used.
27.6.3
All abrasive wheels shall be closely inspected and ring-tested by a competent person before
mounting to ensure that they are free from cracks or defects.
27.7
Projectile Producing Hand Tools
27.7.1
Powder-Actuated Tools
27.7.1.1 Only personnel who are trained and certified may be allowed to use powder-actuated tools. A
copy of the certification shall be made available to the owner or Air Products representative
upon request.
27.7.1.2 The following rules shall be enforced:
All special guards and muzzle fittings provided by the manufacturer shall be in place and in
use.
The tool shall be kept unloaded until it is time to drive a stud. This is especially important
during transportation and storage. A loaded tool shall not be left unattended.
The correct powder loads and setting shall be selected for the material that is being
penetrated according to the manufacturer's instructions. The other side of a wall shall be
evacuated and barricaded in case the stud is driven through it and out the other side.
Neither a loaded or empty tool shall ever be pointed at any part of a person's body.
These tools shall not be used near explosives or flammables.
The operator shall have a stable work surface and be in a balanced position to absorb tool
recoil. Powder-actuated tools shall not be used while standing on a ladder.
Eye goggles, hearing protection, and face shields are required when operating powderactuated tools.
Each day before the tool is loaded, it shall be tested according to manufacturer's
recommendations.
Fasteners shall not be driven into hard or brittle materials.
27.7.2
Pneumatic-Actuated Tools are very similar to powder-actuated tools. The same precautions as
listed in paragraph 27.7.1.2 shall be used.
27.8
Lasers (Non-ionizing Radiation)
27.8.1
Areas in which lasers are used shall be posted with standard laser warning placards.
27.8.2
The laser beam shall not be directed at employees.
27.8.3
The contractor shall comply with governmental regulatory requirements on worker exposure
limits to various light intensities depending on the equipment used.
28.
ELECTRICAL WORK PROCEDURES
28.1
All electrical work, installation, and wire capacities shall be according to governmental regulatory
requirements, area classifications, and recognized industrial codes.
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28.2
The construction and installation of permanent and temporary electrical power transmission and
distribution lines shall comply with governmental regulatory requirements. All temporary power
systems shall comply with the following guidelines:
28.2.1 Aboveground
Suspended, energized wires shall not be allowed in areas of crane, equipment, vessel
loading, and maintenance access.
The minimum safe approach distance for any work near high voltage lines is 4.5 m (15 ft).
Splices in suspended wires shall be used as a last resort and shall be structurally supported
so that the splices do not carry tension.
All suspended wires shall be insulated.
All suspended wires shall be a minimum of 6.1 m (20 ft) above the ground or work area. All
suspended wire below 6.1 m (20 ft) must be installed in intermediate metallic conduit (IMC) or
equal conduit.
28.2.2 Belowground
All wire below the ground surface shall either be encased in intermediate metallic conduit
(IMC) or equal conduit, and buried a minimum of 300 mm (12 in) or shall be encased in
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit and buried a minimum of 600 mm (24 in).
All underground temporary power shall be identified by flagging or staking to show its exact
locations. Flagging and staking shall be maintained throughout the project.
Avoid installation areas that are expected to require future excavation.
28.2.3 The contractor shall be required to provide frequent warning signs for both aboveground and
belowground installations throughout the site. All temporary distribution panels shall be properly
identified and posted.
28.2.4 Proper ground-fault protection shall be provided.
28.2.5 Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) are required in potentially wet areas and for outdoor,
temporary construction power receptacles. GFCIs on temporary power units shall be functiontested each month by a qualified electrician.
28.2.6 All electric powered tools and cords shall be inspected on a monthly basis for assured grounding
by a qualified employee(s). Tests shall be done using a continuity meter or equivalent device that
ensures the integrity of conductors and grounds. The contractor shall implement a color-coding
program, as outlined in Appendix K, indicating that the tools have been properly inspected.
28.2.7 All electric powered tools, cords, and leads shall be visibly inspected for damage to insulation or
plugs. All damaged equipment shall be immediately removed from service. Any repairs to
electrical conductors shall be performed by a qualified employee. All repairs to electrical cord or
lead insulation must be equal to or greater than the existing insulation.
28.3
Procedures to lockout/tagout an electrical device in an operating plant might vary with the type of
equipment and type of process. The owner or Air Products representative shall review each
situation.
28.4
Work to be performed in an energized substation or electrical building area will require that a
permit be issued by the owner or Air Products representative. The contractor shall ensure that
proper electrical grounding straps/earth grounds are installed at the incoming power line.
28.5
All electrical tie-ins to existing energized circuits and equipment shall be closely coordinated with
the owner or Air Products representative. No circuits shall be energized or de-energized without
the approval of the owner or Air Products representative. Safety work permits, tagout, and lockout
procedures shall be reviewed by the owner or Air Products representative and shall be strictly
followed.
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28.6
Before performing work, all breakers, switches and oil circuit breakers (OCB) shall be tagged and
locked out by both the contractor and the owner or Air Products representative.
28.7
Precautions shall be taken to ensure that any open wiring is inaccessible to unauthorized
personnel. Exposed energized circuits shall be enclosed with approved covers. Cardboard or
non-NRLT labeled material shall not be used.
28.8
Electrical work requires the use of danger tags. Additional information on tagging follows:
A construction electrician shall lock all electrical switches first, and then place the tag.
All tags placed by each electrician shall be accompanied by the electrician's lock.
Before starting work, the switch shall be tried after locking and tagging to ensure that the
correct switch is locked and tagged.
See Section 29 of this specification for more information.
28.9
Barricades and warning signs shall be erected a minimum distance of 4.5 m (15 ft) away from all
areas where testing (that is, megger and hipot) is being performed. All such areas must be
continuously attended by contractor personnel during the test.
28.10
Stripping of wire insulation shall be performed by using only proper knives (short-bladed and
thick-handled) or specifically designed wire-stripping tools. The slicing action shall always be
away from the worker.
28.11
The contractor shall ensure that construction areas, aisles, stairs, ramps, runways, corridors,
offices, shops, and storage areas within which work is in progress are adequately lighted with
either natural or artificial illumination.
28.12
Arc-rated apparel, dielectric linesmans gloves with over shells and arc-rated face shields shall be
required according to governmental or owner requirements when working on energized circuits,
operating switchgear and medium voltage (380/480 volt), and above switches.
28.13
All rubber goods shall be periodically tested and certified by an outside service as follows:
Linesmans gloves (all classes)
Electric rubber mats
Every six months

Every year
28.13.1 All rubber goods shall be stamped with the expiration date and rated electrical class.
28.14
The use of non-insulated metal fish tapes is prohibited. Insulated metal fish tapes, nonmetallic
fish tapes, or a vacuum and string system are the only accepted methods. The use of any fish
tape in conduits containing 480-volt power conductors is not permitted unless approved by the
28.15
Conductive articles of jewelry and clothing (such as watchbands, bracelets, rings, key chains, or
necklaces, metalized aprons, cloth with conductive thread, metal headgear, or unrestrained metal
frame glasses) shall not be worn where they present an electrical contact hazard with live parts.
29.
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES
29.1
Danger tags are required for work on operating systems and when work is energized,
pressurized, or hazardous. They shall be used to prevent the operation of switches, valves, or
pieces of equipment when personal injury might occur or equipment might be damaged. Lockout
shall be used to physically prevent unauthorized personnel from adjusting the tagged device and
provide control when multiple authorized personnel are involved.
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29.2
Each worker shall place his/her own lock and tag, which shall be signed and dated. After
completion of the work, each worker shall remove only his/her own lock and tag either at the end
of each shift or agreed-to alternative time period (that is, multishift/day tasks). The used tag shall
be destroyed and a new tag shall be used when needed.
29.3
Devices shall not be locked and tagged unless approval has been received from contractor
supervision and the owner or Air Products representative.
29.4
When working on a grassroots site or in an operating facility, the local operating procedures shall
be referenced and followed. Verify electrical equipment or circuits are de-energized before
performing any work. Use of approved test equipment and Air Products "Test Before Touch" shall
be implemented.
29.4.1 The following procedure is intended to maintain a consistent method of facilitating correct
lockout/tagout requirements for all contractor activities throughout the duration of the project. All
workers shall receive training by Air Products and/or contractor supervision. The contractor shall
document this training.
All energy isolating devices capable of being locked out and tagged out shall be. They shall
be appropriately identified according to the following procedures and regulations. Any energy
isolating device that is not equipped with an integral lockout mechanism shall be "chained
out" and tagged out, or if chaining is not possible, at a minimum tagged out. Energy-isolating
or mechanical-energy devices include, but are not limited to, electrical disconnects and
breakers, valves, pumps, heaters, spring hangers, and load or weigh cells.
The following represent the lockout/tagout color schemes for ownership and control for all
energy-isolating devices and systems for this project:
Orange Tags:
Air Products Construction Personnel
Yellow Tags:
Air Products Commissioning Personnel
Red Tags:
Air Products Operations Personnel
Note: An Air Products lock and/or tag will always be the first on and last off, for any device being
isolated or de-energized.
30.
COMMISSIONING AND START-UP
30.1
When the construction of a section or system of the project has reached a stage of completion
such that commissioning, energizing, or pressurizing of that equipment or system may start, it will
be defined as an "operating area" by agreement between the Air Products representative or
owner's management on the site. A Safe to Commission Certificate (STCC) will be issued by the
owner or Air Products representative to clearly document which safety measures have been put
into place to enable safe commissioning of the designated system. From that time foreward, the
responsibility for all activity within the "operating area" will be that of the Air Products
representative or owner's plant manager, and no work may proceed without their knowledge and
permission. The requirements of Sections 31 and 32 of this specification then take precedence.
30.2
After construction is complete, the Air Products representative will notify the owner's
representative in writing that a given system (for example, line, vessel, equipment, or area) has
been completed and is ready for commissioning, pressurizing, and energizing of the system. Just
before placing the system into an "operating state," the Air Products representative or owner's
representative will notify the contractor in writing and provide a list of the involved system(s) and
any restrictions. A Safe to Operate Certificate (STOC) will be issued by the owner or Air Products
representative to clearly document the systems or sections that are operating and what safety
measures are required to perform remaining punchlist items. The contractor shall post notices
where they can be reviewed frequently by all contractor and subcontractor employees. The owner
may elect to barricade these areas to prevent entry by unauthorized personnel.
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31.
CONSTRUCTION IN AN OPERATING FACILITY
31.1
All plant safety procedures must be followed when working within or adjacent to an operating
area of an existing facility. Close coordination and cooperation with the plant project supervisor
and/or safety supervisor is mandatory. The owner and/or Air Products representative must
approve all such work and working conditions before starting work (see Section 32 on safety work
permits).
31.2
All contractor employees must enter an existing plant only at the gate designated as the
"construction gate" by the Air Products representative. Strict control of ingress and egress shall
be maintained. Access will essentially be limited to the actual construction workers and/or
material deliveries. All construction workers shall wear contractor identification badges and all
drivers of construction vehicles will be required to obtain vehicle passes. Travel to and from
construction areas shall be via designated construction routes.
31.3
Entrance to an operating area of an existing facility is prohibited. Areas and buildings in the
facility within which construction activities are not being performed, shall be off limits to all
contractor personnel.
31.4
All contractor personnel must receive a safety induction concerning safety rules within the
operating plant. All contractor employees must receive this orientation before beginning work in
the plant. This orientation is in addition to that required by Section 12 of this specification.
32.
PERMITS
32.1
Air Products requires a "permit to work" system to keep track of all construction work in an
operating area. The permits are issued by the Air Products representative to contractors/workers
to maintain a close relationship for ensuring a safe and efficient job.
Note: Failure to comply with the permit regulation will be cause for immediate dismissal from the
job site.
32.2
Permits to work are required for any and all construction work in the operating areas of existing
plants and when working in energized, pressurized, or hazardous areas on grass roots
construction sites. Specific examples for which permits to work are required include:
32.2.1 General
Entrance into any vessels, tanks, towers, pits, sewers, confined spaces (see Section 18 of
this specification), and similar enclosures. A confined-space entry permit will require the
contractor to provide standby personnel outside the confined space at all times.
Hot work on a tank, drum, vessel, vehicle, items totally enclosed, containing either a
structural void or in a low area such as a trench, or excavation, where flammable gases could
accumulate.
Any operation for which the hazard of fire exists or there is the possibility of injury.
Nondestructive testing, such as radiographic and magnaflux testing.
Electrical work involving an energized system.
Pressure testing.
32.2.2 Operating Plants
General items listed above.

Start of a fire, use of an open flame, or any other heat-generating or spark-producing device
such as drilling, chipping, soldering, or welding.
Entrance of vehicles and workers into operating areas.
Abrasive blasting of tanks, vessels, piping or other objects.
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Operation of a gas engine, open electric heater, operating an electrical switch, or ordinary
plug-in connections in hazardous areas.
Performance of any excavation or digging. In addition to the permit, approval of the plant
engineer might be required.
32.3
Permits to work will be issued on a shift basis. At the conclusion of each shift, a planning meeting
will be held among the Air Products operating group or owner and the Air Products representative
along with contractor personnel to decide which permits will be required the following day [see
Safety Work Permit (Form 2026)].
32.4
It is imperative that the conditions stated on the permit(s) are exactly identifiable to the actual
work conditions. When the nature or conditions of a job change in any way, when new tools are
required, or different methods are employed to perform the work other than those originally
covered in the initial permit, work shall stop immediately, and a new permit shall be obtained.
The permit is good for only the work it describes. Work may not progress until the situation can be
carefully analyzed and a new permit is issued for the new conditions.
32.5
Communication is the key to enhancing the effectiveness of the work-permit system. Operators,
plant supervisors, contractor employees, contractor supervision, and the Air Products
representative shall all be aware of the work permit process and the specific requirements of
each permit. This allows each to review the ongoing work and look for possible changing
conditions or deviations during his/her daily work routine. Permits will be issued to contractor
supervision only, ensuring their knowledge and involvement. After the permit has been issued,
but before any work has been performed, the contractor copy of the permit shall be read and
initialed by the owner or Air Products representative. This ensures the owner's or Air Products
representative's knowledge and involvement. After the Air Products representative has initialed
the permits, the contractor supervisor shall distribute the permit to contractor employees
performing that work. The contractor supervisor shall also ensure that the contractor employees
read and understand the permit requirements.
32.5.1 These permits shall be posted in the work area and protected from weather. If the permit cannot
be posted, it shall be carried by one of the contractor workers in that area. Permits shall not
remain in the contractor's offices.
32.6
The Air Products representative will issue daily work permits throughout the course of
construction for those systems that are energized, pressurized, or in which a hazard exists and
the system areas have not yet been turned over to the Air Products operating group or owner.
33.
SECURITY AND ACCESS
33.1
Visitors
33.1.1 The owner and/or Air Products representative shall be notified of any person or persons visiting
the contractor or subcontractors and the purpose of the visit. If the visitors need to enter or tour
construction areas, approval must be obtained from the owner and/or Air Products representative.
33.1.2 The contractor or subcontractor shall ensure the safety of these visitors and alert them to the
potential hazards existing on the site. All safety regulations and procedures must be obeyed and
the contractor shall ensure that an induction is performed. A member of the contractor's
supervisory staff shall accompany or escort visitors at all times while in the construction areas or
within an operating facility.
33.1.3 Escorted visitors are exempt from safety shoes as long as they are wearing appropriate leather
shoes and avoid work areas containing foot hazards.
33.2
To protect proprietary processes, cameras and video cameras are prohibited. No photographs or
videos may be taken without the approval of the owner or the Air Products representative.
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34.
INFECTION CONTROL
34.1
In the event of a global pandemic, local epidemic, or other health crisis that would impact the
jobsite, the contractor shall ensure the following before an outbreak:
34.1.1 The contractor shall provide an adequate number of hand washing facilities with soap and paper
towels. Waste containers shall be provided and emptied.
34.1.2 The contractor shall also make available hand sanitizer dispensers. Hand sanitizer shall be
alcohol based (no less than 65%).
34.1.3 The contractor shall provide a minimal amount of PPE as follows:
N-95 disposable respirators.

Nitrile gloves.
Sanitizing wipes or toweletts.
PPE kept on the jobsite shall be stored in an accessible area with low risk for contamination from
sick workers such as a tool room or storage containers.
34.1.4 The contractor shall provide cleaners and sanitizers capable of disinfecting contaminated
surfaces such as work stations, tools, and equipment.
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Appendix A
Construction Engineering Safety Checklist
Contractor:
Inspected By:
Location:
Date:
Checklist Item
NA
A
X
NA
A1
Adequate
Inadequate (List Reasons)
Not Applicable
Safety Program
1. Contractor safety program submitted with bid and available onsite.
2. Safety Kick off meeting conducted with contractor
management, site safety management, and subcontractors.
3. Contractor Safety Commitment letter signed and posted.
4. Contractor Personnel Personal Safety Commitment letter
signed.
5. Alcohol and controlled substance program in place. Affidavits
up to date.
6. Site-specific emergency plan established and posted.
7. Severe storm/hurricane evacuation plan established.
8 Evacuation alarms and routes posted on-site.
9. Pandemic procedures in place and PPE available.
10. Emergency drill conducted and documented. (BSP program)
11. Contractor safety bulletin board mounted in visible area to
employees.
NA
A2
Recording and Reporting of Injuries

1. Accident and near miss reporting procedure implemented.
NA
A3
First Aid and Medical Attention

1. Emergency telephone numbers posted (police, fire, doctor,
ambulance, hospital), including after-hour contacts.
2. First aid kits stocked and cot available.
3. Adequate number of people on project are CPR qualified and
identified.
4. Rescue bridle available for elevated work.
5. Contractor has industrial treatment and injury management
programs in place.
NA
A4
Personal Attire and Protective Equipment

1. Hard hats properly worn by all employees.
2. Safety glasses with solid mounted side shields.
3. Grinding/cutting face shields (matrix type).
4. Long shirt sleeves where required.
5. Hearing protection available, areas defined, and being worn.
6. Respirators and dust masks available where areas are defined.
7. Safety-toed leather safety shoes/boots.
8. Appropriate gloves being worn as required.
9. High visibility apparel being worn.
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 33 of 53

Appendix A (continued)
A
NA
A5
Safe Behaviors
1 Personnel observed using safe work behaviors.
2 Proper body position and ergonomics.
NA
A6
Housekeeping and Hygiene

1. Work area free of debris.
2. Nails removed and disposed of properly.
3. Fire hazards/scrap piles removed.
4. Containers for trash.
5. Weekly roll-up of cords, hoses, and leads.
6. Daily pickup and storage of tools.
7. Work areas and walkways free and clear of debris.
8. Work areas and access properly graded.
9. Adequate toilet facilities provided and maintained.
10. Handwashing/hand sanitizer stations provided.
11. Drinking water available, clearly marked and sealed; drinking
cups available along with disposal receptacle.
NA
A7
Safety Training and Education

1. Crane signals poster available and posted.
2. Hazardous chemical inventory up-to-date.
3. MSDS files maintained and definition posters displayed.
4. HazCom training documented and records up-to-date.
5. Container labels displayed.
6. Controlled-substance testing documents up-to-date.
7. Weekly safety meetings.
8. SOS meetings.
9. Safety induction.
10. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) program in place.
11. Accident Predictive Technique (APTs) in place.
12. Current first aid and CPR trained personnel on-site.
Documentation available.
NA
A8
Motor Vehicles and Equipment

1. Proper speed limit posted and obeyed.
2. Seat belts being used.
3. Backup alarms working and audible.
4. Company name displayed.
5. Swing cab alarms working in both directions.
6. Equipment turned off and brake set when operator exits cab.
7. Fire extinguisher mounted on vehicle/equipment.
8. Fuel-powered equipment not operating in enclosed structures.
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 34 of 53

A
NA
A9
Cranes and Derricks

1. Approved lifting procedures according to 4WCE-600500.
2. Pre-Lift Checklist being followed (found in 4WCE-600500)
3. Manbasket use procedure implemented per 4WCE-600501.
4. Operator qualifications verified.
5. Correct crane setup and safe operations followed.
6. Is the operation clear of nearby power lines? Proper procedures
in place.
7. Rated load capacities posted on equipment.
8. Crane inspection complete before and during use.
9. Fire extinguisher in cab of equipment.
10. Swing radius of crane body barricaded.
11. Tag lines being used on all lifts.
12. Area below lift barricaded.
13. Backup warning devices working and audible.
14. Proper crane mats used.
15. Outriggers fully extended.
NA
A10
Fire Protection and Prevention

1. Fire Protection program in place and communicated to all
personnel.
2. Fire extinguishers (number, location, and inspection schedule).
3. Wooden material properly stored.
4. Storage of flammable materials.
- 6.1 m (20 ft) from buildings
- Storage areas free of weeds and combustible debris
- No smoking signs posted
5. No smoking sign in fuel area.
6. Motor shut off during fueling of vehicles or equipment.
7. Nonsmoking/smoking areas clearly defined and marked.
8. Fire hydrant hardware readily accessible.
9. Flammable fuels clearly marked and stored in specialized
areas.
NA
A11
Welding, Cutting, Grinding

1. Separate ground cable from welding/cutting machine to work
piece.
2. Gas cylinders stored and anchored correctly (that is, chained).
3. Valve caps in place when not in use and in transit.
4. Hoses in good condition; regulators have backflow preventers
and torches have internal check valves.
5. Hard hats worn under welding hoods. Eye protection worn.
6. Gas cylinders in a bottle cart while in use.
7. Long-sleeved shirts and gloves.
8. Welding screens, shields, and spark catchers in place and
being used.
9. Exothermic welding procedure followed.
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A
NA
A12
Confined Space Entry

1. Confined Space Entry procedures in place.
2. Signs posted identifying confined spaces.
3. Work Permit procedure requirements:
a. Attendant present.
b. Emergency equipment.
c. Ventilation requirements.
d. Air sampling procedure and documentation.
e. Personnel protection equipment.
f.
All required signatures before work begins.
g. Rescue personnel required.

4. All training/testing performed.
A
NA
A13
Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring

1. All trenches shored, sloped, or benched as required.
2. Barricades [1.1 m (42 in) high and 1.2 m (4 ft) back from edge]
and of adequate strength.
3. Competent person on-site and supervising. Qualifications
available.
4. Egress point accessible every 7.5 m (25 ft).
5. Hand probing for underground utilities.
6. Workers out of excavation when equipment near edge.
7. Appropriate permit displayed for all excavations.
8. Engineering data available for shoring or trench box equipment.
9. Spoil pile placed back 120 cm (4 ft) from edge of excavation.
10. Excavation inspected daily and after precipitation.
NA
A14
Elevated Work and Fall Protection

1. Ladders:
a. No broken rungs or cleats.
b. Properly constructed and used.
c. Anchored correctly and on a solid base.
d. Rise/run less than 4/1.
e. No metal ladders except integral to scaffold.
f.
All ladders over 7.3 m (24 ft) have vertical lifeline installed
or safety cages.
2. Scaffold:
a. Correctly anchored/proper footing (tie backs every 6 m
(20 ft).
b. Handrails, midrails, and toeboards, screen or mesh
required.
c. Proper flooring and secured to scaffold structure.
d. Scaffold inspection/tagging program.
e. Proper access to landing, separate ladder.
3. Safety Harnesses:
a. Safety harness worn for elevated work.
b. Safety lanyard line secured.
c. Proper tie-off to anchorage point.
d. Dual shock-absorbing lanyard being used.
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4. Miscellaneous fall protection:
a. Temporary railings in place and properly constructed.
b. Holes greater than 2 inches properly covered.
A
NA
A15
Material Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal

1. Proper lifting techniques being used.
2. Waste containers identified properly.
3. All materials properly anchored or secured.
NA
A16
Miscellaneous Provisions
1. Mechanical guards in use and unaltered.
2. Defective tools or equipment removed from site.
3. Power tools do not have lock-on switches.
4. Site safety audit conveyed to contractor and their employees.
5. Safe to Commission Certificate (STCC) issued.
NA
A17
Lockout/Tagout Procedures
1. Procedure defined and implemented.
2. Procedure training provided and documented.
3. Proper color coding of tags being used.
NA
A18
Electrical Work Procedures

1. All electrical equipment grounded including portable hand
tools and extension cords (double-insulated tools not
required).
2. Ground fault circuit interrupters or assured equipment
grounding program provided for electrical wiring, cords, and
equipment.
3. "Test Before Touch" being performed.
4. Temporary power panels and wiring safe and of adequate
capacity.
5. Tool and electrical cord inspection and marked. Maintenance
program implemented.
6. Energized conductors in approved enclosures.
7. Megger and hipot test areas marked and barricaded.
8. Temporary lighting adequate and protected.
9. Cords protected from damage.
NA
A19
Construction in an Operating Facility

1. Construction work, travel, and rest areas clearly defined.
2. Site-specific safety indoctrination procedure set up.
3. Visitor induction procedure set up.
NA
A20
Permits
1. Work Permits issuance procedure set up and understood by
all parties.
2. Work Permits posted in immediate work area.
3. Work to be covered under Work Permit procedure defined.
4. Permits issued for all pressurized/energized systems.
5. Excavation permit required.
6. Work permit reviewed and initialed by Air Products
Representative.
7. Review of work permits by contractor supervisor.
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 37 of 53

A21
Additional Comments
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 38 of 53

Appendix B
Scaffold Inspection
B1.
Tag shall be affixed to the scaffold 1,220 mm (4 ft) above the base and close to the ladder or
otherwise conspicuously displayed. A tag is required at each access point to the scaffold. The
contractor may use its own tagging system, if approved by the owner or Air Products
representative.
B2.
Color Coding Scheme:
B3.
Green Tag:
Signifies scaffold has been inspected by a competent person, there are no

defects, and it meets regulatory requirements.
Yellow Tag:
Signifies scaffold is ready for use and has been inspected by a competent
person; however, potential hazards might exist (that is, incomplete deck or
handrail because of its construction). Additional fall protection equipment
might be required as listed on the tag.
Red Tag:
Signifies scaffold is not ready for use, is under construction, is being

dismantled, or is modified. The scaffold shall not be used until inspected by a
competent person other than those individuals directly involved with the
construction or modification of the scaffold.
Load capacity shall be posted on a separate sign(s) located at the access points.
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 39 of 53

Appendix C
Safety Outreach System (SOS)
C1.
Construction Personnel
C1.1
One of the best ways to prevent injuries to ourselves and others is to openly discuss our safety
concerns with our supervisors. Safety hazards that are identified can then be controlled or
eliminated. The Safety Outreach System (SOS) is designed to bring these concerns and ideas for
change out into the open. This is how it works:
Depending on the environment, supervisors talk to each employee individually daily, weekly,
monthly, or quarterly about their safety concerns.
The supervisor is seeking employee feedback, not giving a safety talk or lecture.
Typical questions a supervisor might ask are: "If you had to make a bet, where do you
believe the next accident would occur at our facility and why?" or "What bothers you most
about your safety at this location?"
C1.2
The reason the program can yield strong results is that it provides a unique form of "radar"
concerning events that might happen as opposed to incidents that have already happened. It can
help the facility take care of problems before they happen. This is an "Accident Predictive
Technique (APT)."
C1.3
Experience has shown that this program is only as beneficial as the emphasis each individual
gives to it. Employees must provide supervisors with feedback or nothing changes. SOS is an
excellent example of how "individuals" can make important contributions to our safety program.
C1.4
Please give us your full cooperation in helping to make the Air Products SOS an ongoing part of
our total safety process.
C2.
Supervisor
C2.1
The purpose of the SOS is to create a regular communication with each employee to identify
specific problems and hazards that might otherwise be overlooked.
C2.2
SOS has very few rules and requires very little paperwork; however, there are a few specific
conditions that must be met for this program to work:
1. A meeting shall be held daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly with each employee. It shall be
done in a private area, preferably in the employee's work area. The discussion normally will
take five to ten minutes.
2. The meeting shall be personal and confidential among the supervisors (Air Products and
contractor) and the construction person. This condition is necessary to win the employee's
trust.
3. The supervisors may take notes during the interview. At the end of the meeting, briefly
summarize the interview and decide on the action or response to be taken. Employees who
make suggestions shall receive a follow-up response. The employee's name must not be
divulged (unless requested by the employee).
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Appendix C (continued)
C2.3
Confidentiality will be the biggest tool in getting to the heart of many safety problems. The
question pattern used must not be threatening. It should follow a progression. Please use the
following questions:
1. If the employee had to make a bet, where would the next accident occur at the facility and
why?
2. Whom does the employee think it might happen to and why?
3. What bothers the employee most about safety at employee's location or during employee's
travels?
4. What reasonable changes would the employee like to recommend making the workplace
safer?
If the time and climate are right, the supervisors may ask these additional questions:
5. What rules seem to be least understood by our fellow workers?
C2.4
6.
What rules are most likely to be ignored in the employee's opinion?
7.
Does the employee think the training is adequate?
This program can be a powerful tool in the elimination of accidents. SOS helps promote reporting
by asking questions of on-site workers. It is up to the contractor's supervisor to decide if and how
SOS will be used. Any questions shall be directed to the Air Products representative.
SOS Form.doc
C3.
Accident Predictive Technique (APT)
C3.1
Generally, near miss reporting covers both incidents that have happened and incidents that could
happen. Historically, most of those reported were those when an incident had occurred. The
accident prediction triangle projects that there should be more reports for potential incidents than
for actual near misses. Thus the forward-looking predictive situations have not been adequately
administered. The APT simply puts emphasis on looking for and reporting unsafe conditions or
situations before they happen and tracks them independently.
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 41 of 53

Appendix D
SAMPLE WARNING DOCUMENT
SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU !

Employee's Name and Badge:
Company Name:
Safety Violation:
Violation:
First Offense
Second Offense
Termination
Date:
Time:
Originator
Employee Signature
APCI File Copy (White) Contractor Copy (Yellow)
Violator Copy (Pink)
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 42 of 53

Appendix E
Contractor Safety Commitment Letter
For the attention of
Dear Sir,
Re:
project
Statement of Safety Commitment
Our Company recognizes that on [name Air Products site], nothing is more important than safety.
We will ensure that all our personnel working on the site know and understand this commitment
to safety.
We have read and understood the safety requirements of Air Products, contained in the Inquiry
document, including the Construction Safety Procedures for Contractors and will comply with
these requirements.
Our Company recognizes that if Air Products is dissatisfied with the safety performance of our
personnel on-site, they will have the right to request that such personnel be removed and
replaced. Our Company recognizes that if there are significant violations, the work site may be
closed down pending satisfactory resolution of particular problems. Both remedies will be
implemented without additional cost or other penalty against Air Products.
If our company elects to subcontract any portion of the work, an identical Letter of Commitment
will be obtained from an official of that company before work starts.
Our Company recognizes the importance of Senior Management commitment to safety being
visible on-site. To this end, the undersigned will personally involve himself/herself with periodic
safety inspections and necessary resolution of safety problems and will be available for
discussions with Air Products Senior Management when necessary.
Yours faithfully,
(Name)
(Title)
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 43 of 53

Appendix F
Contractor Personnel Personal Safety Commitment Letter
To be signed by the contractor's site management and supervisors and displayed appropriately on-site.
For the attention of the Manager of Construction
Dear Sir
Re:
_______________________________
Statement of Safety Commitment
We are aware of our Senior Management's commitment to safety on this site and we confirm our
own personal commitment to our individual safety and to the safety of everybody working on the
site.
We have familiarized ourselves with all the site safety requirements and will ensure that these are
understood and observed by all those working on the site.
We are particularly aware of the need to enforce the requirements for wearing personal protective
equipment (PPE) and for the safe management of work on operating or live systems using the
permit to work system.
This statement is our personal commitment to achieving this.
Signed
Name
Position
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 44 of 53

Appendix G
Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist
Facility:
Date:
Name:
Retain checklist for one year
Unit #
Type
Sign at
location
visible
Access free
from
obstruction
Lock,
pin, and
seal
intact
General
condition of
cylinder,
hose &
nozzle
Check
contents
pressure
Date &
initial tag
Annual
inspection
current
Cylinder
hydro
test
date*
Note any corrective action in remarks.

* Dry Chem - 12 Years; Halon - 12 Years;
CO2 - 5 Years
Remarks:____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 45 of 53

Appendix H
Alcohol and Controlled Substances Contractors and Suppliers
H1.
This appendix defines Air Products' requirements regarding the use or possession of alcoholic
beverages or controlled substances by contractors or their agents. This policy shall be enforced in
areas or countries where it is permissible by national, provincial, and local regulations.
H1.1
In line with the Air Products requirements listed in this appendix, contractors performing
construction or maintenance services for Air Products must have a workplace alcohol and
controlled substance program that includes all of the following:
Random, pre-access, for cause, post-accident, and return-to-work testing

Training and education for safety sensitive employees and supervision
A policy statement regarding controlled substances and require its distribution
H1.2
Contractor employees who do not participate in a drug-testing program may not be used. A copy
of the contractor's drug test policy shall be submitted with the bid documents. The contractor will
not be allowed to perform any on-site work without having a policy approved by Air Products.
H2.
Definitions
H2.1
Controlled Substances are mind-altering and/or addictive substances included under the
provisions of the U.S. Government's Controlled Substance Act of 1970, as amended. Examples
include the following:
Opiates (for example, heroin, morphine, codeine, and methadone)

Cocaine
Cannabinoids (for example, marijuana and hashish)
Amphetamines
Phencyclidine [PCP]
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Also encompassed by this definition are substances not sold as drugs or medicines, but which
are used for mind-behavior-altering effect.
H2.2
Agent is any representative or employee of a contractor, supplier, or subcontractor of a

contractor who needs access to Air Products' premises or who has been granted permission to
enter Air Products' premises.
H2.3
Contractor is an outside party called upon by Air Products to perform a task, to provide a
service, or to provide temporary personnel for Air Products. The term "contractor" also includes
suppliers of goods and services (excluding common carriers) whose agents must enter
Air Products' premises.
H2.4
Safety-sensitive job is any job that requires the performance of physical or supervisory tasks
directly affecting operations, which if performed improperly could result in injury or death to
employees or others or could create property or environmental damage. When taking inventory of
the tasks individuals perform, consideration shall be given to both normal as well as assigned
emergency responsibilities. All construction jobs are considered "safety-sensitive jobs,"
except secretarial work.
Note: A job shall be considered safety-sensitive if Air Products, in its sole judgment, considers it
as such.
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Appendix H (continued)
H2.5
Premises includes work site, parking lot, vehicle, equipment or office owned, rented, used, or
serviced by Air Products; vehicles rented or owned by the contractor or its agents on the property
of Air Products or of any customer of Air Products; and locations at which the contractor or its
agents represent the company in any capacity.
H2.6
On duty includes all working hours (as well as meal periods and break periods) regardless of
whether on the premises.
H2.7
Controlled substance abuse is the use of controlled substances for purposes other than the
diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease, and outside the control of normal medical practice.
H2.8
Licensed Laboratory: The laboratory providing analysis services must be certified by the
National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). The laboratory must also maintain all appropriate Drug
Enforcement Agency (DEA) licenses for performing bioanalytical services for controlled
substances.
H2.9
Correspondence, during the execution of this contract, related to this specification shall be
coordinated with the Air Products representative. All questions pertaining to administrative or
technical aspects of this specification shall be directed in writing to:
Manager, GEO Construction Engineering
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
7201 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18195-1501
For all other projects, questions shall be directed to the Air Products representative responsible
for implementing these specifications. For example, at an operating facility for which Air Products
Construction Engineering is not involved, the contractor shall consult with the plant manager.
H3.
The contractor agrees that:
H3.1
Any agent performing a safety-sensitive job will be screened for controlled substances by an
NIDA-certified laboratory before entering Air Products' premises. The contractor shall warrant,
based on the results of such screening, that its agent does not engage in controlled substance
abuse. Under certain circumstances, with the approval of the Construction Engineering manager,
screening of controlled substances might take place after the contract personnel move on-site,
but screening must take place no later than six calendar days from the start of work.
H3.2
Air Products might, at its discretion, waive the screening for controlled substances of agents who
perform certain safety-sensitive jobs for which the job duration is less than 14 calendar days.
Prior approval of the Construction Engineering manager must be obtained through a written
request indicating the circumstances and the reason for the waiver.
H3.3
Within one week after new employees come on-site (minimum monthly thereafter), the contractor
shall submit to the Air Products representative a signed copy of the affidavit according to the
attachment to this specification. The actual test results shall remain in the possession of the
contractor unless requested by Air Products or any government agency during an audit.
H3.4
Any agent who will perform a safety-sensitive job might be screened on a nonscheduled basis as
long as the agent is required to have access to Air Products' premises.
H3.5
Air Products may accept or reject previous screening if the screening took place within a 90-day
period of time.
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H3.6
The contractor shall screen any agent for controlled substances or alcohol at any time if, in the
judgment of the Air Products Construction Engineering manager or the Air Products
representative who uses the services of the contractor, there is cause (for example, accident or
unusual behavior) to require such screening.
H3.7
The contractor shall negotiate controlled substance policies with its unions, if any (including
screening), and be knowledgeable of the various state and local laws dealing with the subject.
H3.8
The contractor shall notify its agents of its policy before screening as well as explain to its agents
the circumstances under which screening will be required by Air Products and how the results will
be used.
H4.
The contractor further agrees that:
H4.1
Testing of biomedical samples submitted by contractor's agents shall be conducted by

NIDA-certified laboratories which shall test for the presence of controlled substances as outlined
in paragraph H2.1. All urine samples to be tested shall be submitted to an
enzyme-multiplied-immunoassay test (EMIT) or a similar immunoassay-technique test. Any
sample with a positive result under such screening shall be subject to an appropriate confirmatory
test if the sample was obtained in any one of the situations described in Section H3. Any question
on subsequent procedures shall be addressed to the Air Products Construction Engineering
manager.
H4.2
Any agent who refuses to submit to the screening or has a confirmed positive test result will not
be permitted to enter Air Products' premises for at least one year from the date of the sample
collection. To qualify for entry thereafter, the agent must be screened and found to be negative
and have gone through a rehabilitation program or evaluation.
H4.3
The contractor shall maintain the chain of custody for its agents' samples and maintain the
integrity of the screening and reporting systems. All records of screening shall remain in the
custody of the contractor.
H4.4
The contractor shall make appropriate attempts to control the potential for submitting fraudulent
urine samples. The precise measures taken generally reflect local circumstances, but include
observed voiding or unobserved collection in an examining room when the individual is separated
from clothes and personal effects.
H5.
The contractor is also informed that:
H5.1
The use, sale, manufacture, purchase, transfer, or possession of controlled substances by agents
of the contractor, except as identified below, is prohibited while on duty and/or while on
Air Products' premises.
H5.2
Controlled substances are permitted on Air Products' premises only under the following
situations:
In the custody of health professionals employed by Air Products.
In the possession of individuals who, as patients, have been provided with such substances
under the direction of licensed physicians or dentists or have obtained over-the-counter
medications in conformity with the law.
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 48 of 53

H5.3
The off-duty use of controlled substances (except medications obtained over the counter in
conformity with the law or prescribed and used under the specific directions of a physician or
dentist for a specific patient) is prohibited if the off-duty use results in the presence of evidence of
the substance in an agent's body or body fluids when on duty. Their contractor shall inform
agents that controlled substances might be detectable in the human body for an extended period
(that is, weeks).
H5.4
Any agent who is convicted of manufacturing, selling, distributing, or possessing with the intention
to distribute illegal or controlled substances, whether on duty or off duty, will be denied access to
Air Products' premises as will any agent who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to any of the
aforementioned drug-related offenses.
H5.5
Any agent taking a legal drug or other medication (whether or not prescribed by a licensed
medical practitioner) that is known to possibly affect or impair judgment, coordination, or
perceptions as to adversely affect the ability to perform work in a safe and productive manner
must notify the contractor before engaging in work in facilities of Air Products or that of
Air Products' customers. The contractor, with full and prior agreement with the Air Products
representative, will determine whether the agent may remain at work, whether medical
consultation is required, or whether work restrictions are required.
H6.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted on Air Products' premises.
H7.
The off-duty use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited if (while the person is on duty) the off-duty
use results in impaired behavior, work performance, safety, or damage to Air Products'
reputation.
H7.1
Anyone suspected of intoxication can be subjected to testing by use of a saliva or breathalyzer

test. If results are positive, a blood test will be done to confirm the results. If results are found to
be above the maximum state-allowed blood/alcohol level for driving an automobile, the employee
shall be removed from the site and will not be allowed on the Air Products job site until proof is
presented that the agent went through a rehab program.
H7.2
All post accidents are subject to 100% drug/alcohol testing if there is suspicion that anyone
involved in the accident was impaired.
H8.
Upon reasonable suspicion, the Air Products representative shall have the authority to require
testing at any time.
4WCE-600700, Rev. 5, Page 49 of 53

AFFIDAVIT
I,
, being duly sworn, do depose and say:

(NAME)
1. As
of
(TITLE)
(COMPANY)
(hereinafter "contractor"), and in such capacity have personal knowledge of the facts and statements
set forth in this Affidavit, and each fact and statement, as set forth herein, is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
2. As a contractor have developed and implemented or have contracted to have developed and
implemented substance abuse policies and drug testing procedures which are at a minimum in
compliance with 4WCE-600700, Appendix H, and are in compliance with appropriate state and federal
laws and regulations (attach copy of policy and statement).
3. All employees shall go through preemployment testing, and employees are subject to random testing
pursuant to relevant regulations. Employees are also tested for cause, post accident, and affirmation
before returning to work. The laboratory providing analysis services has been certified by NIDA.
4. As a contractor, we continually monitor legal and regulatory areas to ensure full compliance and
substance screening will conform to DOT or other appropriate agency regulations.
5. Upon reasonable notice, the contractor shall make available detailed documentation for audit by the
company or relevant government representatives.
6. Contractor shall immediately provide written notification to the company should the contractor cease to
comply with the above-noted laws and regulations.
Testing Statistics
This period
Number Tested
to
Purchase Order Number

Number Tested Positive
Total this contract to date:

Number Tested
Number Tested Positive
Date
Contractor Representative Signature
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Appendix J
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Procedure
J1.
This procedure provides a process to identify existing and potential hazards associated with each
job or task. This is done by identifying job steps, hazards, and safe work procedures before
beginning any job or work task.
J2.
It is the Air Products field representative and contractor's supervision responsibility to ensure that
all workers assigned to their site are fully aware of this procedure, and that they fully promote and
enforce its use.
J3.
The JSA Process is a multi-step procedure. The three basic components are:
Job Task Steps:

-
Potential Hazards:
-
The job shall be broken into a sequence of steps. Each of the steps should accompany
some major task. Each task will consist of a series of movements or actions. Evaluate
each series of movements or actions within that basic task.
To complete a JSA effectively you must identify the hazards or potential hazards
associated with each step. Every possible source of energy must be identified. It is very
important to look at the entire environment to determine every conceivable hazard that
might exist. Hazards are anything that might contribute to an accident or injury.
Hazard Controls:
-
Using the Job Task Steps and Potential Hazards, decide what actions are necessary to
eliminate, control or minimize hazards that can lead to an accident, injury or property
damage. Each job step and identified hazard must have a corresponding hazard
control.
J4.
As a minimum, a JSA shall be conducted for each job or task at the beginning of each work shift.
If a work crew's job or task changes, a new JSA will be conducted to address the change in work
scope. Likewise, any crew members added after the initial JSA will necessitate a JSA review.
J5.
It is required that everyone involved with a job or task be present and actively participate when
the JSA is written. All personnel involved with a specific job or task shall read and sign the
corresponding JSA form before beginning any work.
J6.
The JSA shall be reviewed, approved, and signed by the contractor supervisor before the job or
task is started.
J7.
Whenever a job step changes or a new step is encountered, all work will stop and the JSA will be
reviewed and updated.
J8.
The attached JSA Checklist shall be used to conduct and document each Job Safety Analysis.
Contractors with their own company programs may use their forms, with Air Products approval.
These forms must address all points of the attached JSA Checklist to be considered.
Global JSA Form.doc
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Appendix K
Assured Grounding Color Codes
Quarterly
Monthly
January
White
White
February
White
Yellow
March
White
Blue
April
Green
Green
May
Green
Yellow
June
Green
Blue
July
Red
Red
August
Red
Yellow
September
Red
Blue
October
Orange
Orange
November
Orange
Yellow
December
Orange
Blue
Repair
Brown
Brown
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Appendix L
L1
L2
Minimum requirements for contractor safety supervisors working on Air Products jobsites
shall include the following:
Minimum two-year degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent discipline

plus three to five years experience.
Or ten years of field experience plus 40 hours of Occupational Safety and Health instructor
led training. In North America, OSHA 30-hour (or higher) training course satisfies this
requirement.
Certification from recognized national, provincial, or local safety accreditation agency.
Demonstrated competency in areas of excavation, crane and rigging practices, scaffolding,

confined spaces, and fall protection systems.
Trained and qualified to handle medical emergencies and administer first aid, Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and use Automatic External Defibrillators (AED).
Experience in accident investigation techniques and root cause analysis, and corrective
actions.
The safety supervisor shall perform, but not be limited to, the following:
Have empowerment from the contractor's management to enforce Air Products, customer,
and contractor/subcontractor safety policies and to take corrective actions to eliminate
hazards.
Maintains contractor/subcontractor vehicle, powered industrial vehicle, safety equipment,

firefighting equipment, electrical, and tool inspection programs.
Maintains contractor/subcontractor on-site MSDS library and chemical inventory lists along
with labeling requirements.
Monitor site safety continuously. The primary objective is to establish awareness that each
person is responsible for their own safety and the safety of their coworkers.
Has daily communication with the Air Products representative. Attends all required safety
meetings with both Air Products or the customer.
Immediately reports to the Air Products representative any visits or contact from outside
regulatory agencies and participates in their inspection process.
Thoroughly investigate and document all accidents and near misses including: Injuries and
property damage. The Contractor Site Safety Representative will also assist the Air Products
representative in conducting root cause analysis for LDWC, recordables, serious first aids, or
high severity near misses.
Administer all safety tracking and incident reporting requirements including completing First
Aid Reports, Near Miss Incident Report and Property Damage, and Occupational Injury and
Illness Investigation Report.
Conducts and documents daily and required periodic safety inspections/audits.
Conducts safety meetings weekly or as required by Air Products.
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Appendix L (continued)
Implements and audits the site emergency response plan and ensures that evacuation drills
are conducted as prescribed.
Conducts and tracks all contractor/subcontractor safety induction training including site
specific or customer requirements.
Monitors safety work permit system for the contractor/subcontractor.
Assists with the development and implementation of site security.
Maintains site safety documentation, training, induction, and internal contractor substance
abuse and medical records.
Has the ability to transport and return injured workers to the contractor/subcontractor's
designated medical providers.
Monitors or administers the contractor's substance abuse policies (where applicable).
Leads and encourages contractor/subcontractor participation with Air Products Basic Safety
Process (BSP) program including Accident Predictive Techniques (APT), Safety Sampling,
and Safety Contact programs.
Some of the above may be delegated to other appropriately trained individuals on-site; however,
the safety supervisor shall retain overall responsibility for their performance. Additional
responsibilities because of job scope, length, size, or location may apply. Thoroughly investigate
and document all accidents and near misses including injuries and property damage. The
Contractor Site Safety Representative will also assist the Air Products Representative in
conducting root cause analysis for LDWC, recordables, serious first aids, or high severity near
misses.

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GLOBAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

*Formerly 600.700 and 600.730

Construction Engineering Safety Checklist

Authorization for this document is on file in the GEO Standards Department.

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Air Products Engineering Documents

Pipeline Safety and Construction Procedures

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Occupational Safety and Health Standards

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ApprovalUnless otherwise specified, approval in this specification means approval in writing.

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Safety Performance Enhancement

Monetary incentives based on results

5.12.3 Financial responsibility will be negotiated at time of contract award.

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Contractor Safety Supervisor

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RECORDING AND REPORTING OF INJURIES

FIRST AID AND MEDICAL ATTENTION

The first aid station, at a minimum, shall include the following:

Eye Flushing Equipment.

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PERSONAL ATTIRE AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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For Welding, Cutting, Grinding, and Brazing

Approved cutting-torch goggles must be worn under a full-face shield.

PERSONAL CONDUCT AND EJECTION POLICY

Personal conduct involving horseplay (rowdiness), fighting, gambling, explosives, possession of

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HOUSEKEEPING AND HYGIENE

The contractor shall designate or provide an adequate number of individuals to maintain

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SAFETY TRAINING AND EDUCATION

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SITE SAFETY INSPECTION

MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

CRANES AND DERRICKS

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FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION

WELDING, CUTTING, AND GRINDING

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The radiographer supervisor shall:

Proper PPE shall be worn during exothermic welding including:

Hard hat mounted face shield

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

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Oxygen concentration below 19.5% or above 23.5%.

Confined Space Classification

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There is a potential for hazardous atmosphere.

Desiccant-filled vessels, loading or inspecting.

Lone or Isolated Working

Work in an operating plant

EXCAVATIONS, TRENCHING, AND SHORING

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SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND BARRICADES

Warning Tape Designations

CONCRETE, CONCRETE FORMS, AND SHORING

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ELEVATED WORK AND FALL PROTECTION

Use of Fall Protection Equipment