API RP 74:2001 pdf download
API RP 74:2001 pdf download.Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oiland Gas Production Operation.
4 Safety
4.1 SAFETY PRACTICES
4.1.1 Personnel shall be properly trained in relation to their job duties. Additionally, pre-job safety meetings that include all affected personnel, including contractors, should be held to review responsibilities for the operation(s) to be perfomied.
4.1.2 Personnel should receive instruction in correct work methods to reduce chance of injury to themselves or fellow personnel.
4.1.3 A safety program should be established and maintained. The following elements should be considered when developing a comprehensive safety program:
confined space entry contractor safety electrical safety emergency response fire prevention and protection first aid
general safety rules hazard communication hazardous environment hot working/welding housekeeping
hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide lifting
lockout/tagout
other equipment safety (hoists, cranes, etc) periodic reviews
personal protective equipment personnel training production equipment safety roles and responsibilities safe use of hand tools safety meetings transportation
trenching and excavation
Note: Appendix A and Appendix B are examples of safety checklists that may be used to periodically access lease production and compressor/booster stations.
4.1.4 Unsafe and potentially dangerous conditions should be eliminated immediately, if possible, or reported to the supervisor in charge for corrective action.
4.1.5 The offgoing supervisor shall inform the incoming supervisor of any known special hazards or work in progress that may affect the safety of the crew. incoming personnel shall be alerted to work in progress that could affect their safety.
4.2 HAZARD COMMUNICATION
A Hazard Communication Program that evaluates the presence and potential hazards of chemicals found in the work-place shall he established for onshore oil and gas production operations. Workers shall be provided with information concerning the hazard of chemicals and appropriate measures to protect themselves while working with hazardous chemicals. The program shall he written and include information about hazard evaluation, labeling, material safety data sheets, employee training and methods to review and update changes in the program based on chemical usage.
Elements of a program include:
a. Hazard Evaluation—An inventory of all the hazardous chemicals in the work area shall be completed. An evaluation of the potential hazard of a chemical should be conducted before the hazardous chemical is handled. Generally applicable measures including engineering controls, safe work practices and PPE should be considered for safe handling and use of a hazardous chemical. This information shall be cornmunicated to the worker.
b. Labeling—a labeling system shall be developed that warns of the potential hazards of working with a hazardous chemical. Hazardous chemicals shall identify (at minimum) the material or substance and the physical and health hazards.
c. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)—Chemical manufacturers arc normally responsible for developing MSDSs. A MSDS shall be available and readily accessible for each hazardous chemical used in the workplace. A system to collect, maintain, and inform workers about the chemical hazard information found on a MSDS shall be part of the program.
d. Training—Personnel should he provided hazard communication training upon:
1. Initial assignment to a work area.
2, When a new chemical has been Introduced.
3. A new physical or health hazard has been identified or a
process change has occurred that involves a hazardous
chemical.
At minimum the training should include:
1. Information regarding the method and observations that can be used to detect the presence of a release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.
2. Physical and health hazard information.
3. Measures to protect the worker from harmful exposure, including, engineering, safe work practices, emergency procedures. PPE use, etc.
4. Specific details on how to recognize and understand labels in the work area, MSDS interpretation, and safe procedures when working with hazardous chemicals.
e. Non-Routine Task—special considerations should be developed to handle non-routine work (e.g., upset or emergency conditions, cleaning out vessels).
f. Contractors — Hazard communication information shall be shared with contractors and their employees.
