GI-0006.011

Saudi Aramco 7180 (5/89) G.I. NUMBER

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG.

LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT:

QUARTERLY SAFETY INSPECTIONS

 Approved

6.011 ISS UE D A TE

3/15/1993 APP ROV AL

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03/01/1976 PA GE N UM B ER

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CONTENT: This General Instruction outlines procedures to be followed in scheduling and conducting quarterly safety inspections of Company facilities. The following topics are covered: 1 PURPOSE 2 RESPONSIBILITIES 3 INSPECTION PROCEDURES 4 CORR CORREC ECT TIVE ACT ACTIONS ONS AND AND FOLL OLLOWOW-UP

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P URPO S E: To provide guidelines relative to Saudi Aramco requirements to periodically conduct inspections of  facilities, equipment, and work areas to detect and correct unsafe practices and con-ditions as outlined in G.I. 5.002, "Loss Prevention Policy Implementation", paragraphs 3.4, 4.4, and as detailed in the Corporate Loss Prevention Manual, section 080, "Inspections".

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RESP RESPON ONS SIBILITI LITIES ES:: 2.1 2.1

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Loss Loss Pre Preve vent ntio ion n Depa Depart rtme ment nt 2.1.1 2.1.1

Each year, year, in the the fourth fourth quarter quarter,, the superint superintende endents nts of the area area Loss Loss Preventi Prevention on office officess will coordinate with operating departments to schedule quarterly inspections (to be conducted in each quarter of the following year) of Saudi Aramco facilities operating within their jurisdiction.

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Loss Preve Preventio ntion n will partic participat ipatee in all inspect inspections ions schedu scheduled led per para paragra graph ph 2.1.1. 2.1.1.

Propon oponeent De Depar partmen ment 2.2.1 2.2.1

It shall shall be the respo responsib nsibilit ility y of the propone proponent nt departm department ent to ensure ensure that that each each schedule scheduled d quarterly inspection is completed and documented.

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The propone proponent nt depart department ment shall shall appoi appoint nt an inspec inspection tion team team chair chairman man and member memberss with appropriate qualifications and experience (dependent on the nature of the facility). The inspection team should include the supervisor or foreman of the facility to be inspected. It is recommended that the proponent manager and division head attend at least one of  the quarterly inspections per year of each facility within their jurisdiction.

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The propone proponent nt departme department nt shall shall be responsi responsible ble for imple implementi menting ng the recom-me recom-mendat ndations ions resulting from quarterly safety inspections. This implementation shall be completed,  preferably before the next quarterly q uarterly inspection .

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Saudi Aramco 7180 (5/89) G.I. NUMBER

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG.

LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT:

QUARTERLY SAFETY INSPECTIONS

ISSUE DATE

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3/15/1993 APPROVAL

03/01/1976 PAGE NUMBER

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INSPECTION PROCEDURES: 3.1

Each inspection team will review the previous quarter's inspection report as a guideline and to confirm that the recommendations have been implemented.

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Inspection teams should use checklists as an aid during inspections.

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The inspection team members will report unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, housekeeping deficiencies, and other observations to the inspection team chairman. The team members may also suggest corrective actions.

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After noting the deficiencies, hazards or other deviations, and suggestions for corrective actions (if any), the team chairman shall make a report in writing to the division head of the facility. A copy of this report shall be sent to the area Loss Prevention superintendent.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND FOLLOW-UP: 4.1

The proponent division head shall initiate corrective action as soon as possible. He will consult the area Loss Prevention office, when necessary.

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The proponent division head shall ensure that a proper follow-up system is maintained. The area Loss Prevention office will monitor proponent follow-up on selected recommendations.

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Where a serious hazard to life or property exists, it shall be controlled immediately.

Recommended: Manager, Loss Prevention Department Concurred: Executive Director, Safety And Industrial Security Approved: President And Chief Executive Officer 

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