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TABLE OF CONTENTS OBJECTIVE............................................................................................................................................6 SCOPE ...............................................................................................................................................6 3.0

APPLICATION..............................................................................................................................6

3.1 THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO ALL CORPORATE AND CONTRACTOR  OWNED AND OPERATED ‘LIFTING EQUIPMENT ’............ ’.......................... ..................................... .............................................. .............................6 ......6 3.2 THE R EGULATIONS EGULATIONS SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED ON COMPLETION OF THREE MONTHS GRACE PERIOD FROM THE DATE OF ITS ISSUE . ....................................................................................................................................................6 3.3 IT IS THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENT OF THESE REGULATIONS THAT NO ITEM OF ‘LIFTING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE UTILIZED TO RAISE , LOWER , SUSPEND OR  TRANSPORT A LOAD , UNLESS A VALID CERTIFICATE VERIFYING ITS SUITABILITY FOR  ITS INTENDED USE HAS BEEN ISSUED AND CERTIFIED BY QP APPROVED CERTIFYING AUTHORITY AND ENDORSED BY QP-QA DEPARTMENT . (CERTIFICATE SHALL BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 12.00  NOON ON WORKING DAY TO QA DEPARTMENT FOR  APPROVAL AND MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR  PROCESSING AND ENDORSEMENT ). I N EMERGENCY CASES QAF/6 CAN BE CONTACTED TO RELEASE THE CERTIFICATES FOR  OPERATION IF A......................6 3.4 THE R EGULATIONS EGULATIONS SHALL ALSO APPLY TO USE, PURCHASE , MAINTENANCE AND HIRING OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT , INCLUDING HEAVY AND CRITICAL LIFTS AT ANY LOCATION WITHIN QP’S OPERATIONAL AREAS AND / OR  PREMISES .. 6 3.5 THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED BY BUYERS , VENDORS , RECEIVERS , USERS, CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS , AFFILIATES , AND ALL QP’S OPERATIONAL DEPARTMENTS , WITH CLEAR  IDENTIFICATION OF THEIR  RESPONSIBILITIES, TO PREVENT THE USE OF ANY OUTDATED AND/OR  UNCERTIFIED ‘LIFTING EQUIPMENT ’. ................6 3.6 FOR  NEWLY OR  NEWLY PURCHASED LIFTING EQUIPMENT , QP/CONTRACTOR  SHALL ENSURE THAT THE SUPPLIER  SUPPLY THE ITEMS TOGETHER  WITH THE VALID CERTIFICATE ISSUED FROM ONE OF QP APPROVED CERTIFYING INSPECTION AUTHORITY (TPA). 6 CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY QP-APPROVED TPA’S FROM OUTSIDE THE STATE OF QATAR  FOR  ANY LIFTING EQUIPMENT (IN CASE OF DISCREPANCY ), SHALL REQUIRES TO BE VERIFIED AND ENDORSED FROM THEIR  LOCAL OFFICE (AT DOHA, QATAR ) ............................................ .............................................. ..............................7 .......7 PRIOR  TO MOBILIZATION FOR  WORK  IN QP OPERATIONAL AREAS ..................... 4.0 POLICY.............................................................................................................................................7

QP POLICY

IS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT AT ALL OPERATIONAL AREAS WITH

LIFTING EQUIPMENT . ...........................................................................7 4.2 I N ORDER  TO ACHIEVE THIS POLICY , QP SHALL CONDUCT PERIODIC AUDITS ON ALL OPERATIONAL AREAS INCLUDING AFFILIATES AND ALL CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THESE REGULATIONS AND APPLICABLE STANDARDS . 7 4.3 O NLY CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY QP APPROVED TPA SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE ................... .......................................... .............................7 ......7 4.4 A NY CERTIFICATE (PROOF LOAD TEST/THOROUGH EXAMINATION ) ISSUED BY PRIVATE COMPANIES OR  THIRD PARTY I NSPECTION AGENCIES (TPI) WHO ARE  NOT QP APPROVED , SHALL  NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR  THE USE OF SUCH EQUIPMENT AT ANY QP-OPERATIONAL AREAS , EVEN IF IT IS ENDORSED BY TPA...................................................7 4.6 THE REQUIREMENTS STATED IN THESE R EGULATIONS EGULATIONS DO  NOT IN ANY WAY RELIEVE OR  NEGATE OR  NEGATE THE REQUIREMENTS DICTATED BY STATE LEGISLATION OR  CLASSIFICATION AUTHORITIES (FOR  CLASSIFIED EQUIPMENT OR  MARINE VESSEL CLASSIFICATION). THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BE DEEMED AS  NECESSARY  NECESSARY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ....................7

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN UTILIZING

5.0 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................................................7

LIFTING EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................7 LIFTING APPLIANCES (ALSO KNOWN AS LIFTING MACHINES )........... )..................... ................................. .............................................. ............................7 .....7 5.3 LIFTING TACKLES (ALSO KNOWN AS LIFTING ACCESSORIES OR  LOOSE GEARS).............. )..................................... .................................8 ..........8 Doc. File. ile. No. – QP-RE -REG-Q0 -Q001-Re -Rev-3

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5.4 SUBSTANTIAL / MAJOR  ALTERATION .........................................................................................................8 5.5 R EPAIR  .................................................................................................................................................8 5.6 I NSPECTION............................................................................................................................................9 5.7 THIRD PARTY I NSPECTION .......................................................................................................................9 5.8 WITNESS ..............................................................................................................................................9 5.9 PERIODIC I NSPECTION .............................................................................................................................9 LOAD 9 WORKING LOAD LIMIT (WLL) ...................................................................................................................10 SAFE WORKING LOAD (SWL) ....................................................................................................................10 PROOF LOAD TEST ....................................................................................................................................10 THE MINIMUM BREAKING (OR  FAILURE ) LOAD (MBL) ...................................................................................10 FACTOR  OF SAFETY (FOS) OR  COEFFICIENT OF UTILIZATION OR  WORKING COEFFICIENT .....................................10 MODE FACTOR ...........................................................................................................................................10 DYNAMIC FACTOR ......................................................................................................................................10 COLOUR  CODING........................................................................................................................................10 EMERGENCY R EPAIR ...................................................................................................................................11 OFFSHORE AND O NSHORE LOCATIONS ...........................................................................................................11 CERTIFICATES .............................................................................................................................................11 CONTRACTOR .............................................................................................................................................11 SUBCONTRACTOR ........................................................................................................................................12 SUPPLIER 12 6.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES.................................................................................12

QATARI STANDARDS........................................................................................................................18 REGULATION REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................... .....18

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION...............................................................................18 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT PERSONNEL ..................................23 REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT...............................................................................29 VISUAL AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION AT INTERVALS  NOT EXCEEDING SIX MONTHS .............................................44 PROCEDURE FOR CONTROL OF HEAVY AND CRITICAL LIFTS................................................51 INSPECTION FREQUENCIES............................................................................................................54 PROOF LOADS FOR SPECIFIC LIFTING EQUIPMENT (T ABLE 11)...............................................55 REQUIREMENTS FOR PAD EYES ...................................................................................................56 TESTING EQUIPMENT.......................................................................................................................56 CONTRACTOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................57 QUALITY ASSURANCE ....................................................................................................................58

9.1 FOR CONTRACTORS ...................................................................................................................58 FOR QATAR PETROLEUM / AFFILIATES......................................................................................59 QUERIES.................................................................................................................................................59 ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS............................................................................................................60 STANDARD TABLES...........................................................................................................................61

CAPACITY CHART FOR WIRE ROPE SLINGS – STEEL CORE....................................................61 CAPACITY CHART FOR WIRE ROPE SLINGS – FIBRE CORE.....................................................62 Doc. File. No. – QP-REG-Q001-Rev-3

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CAPACITIY CHART FOR ALLOY GRADE 80 CHAIN SLINGS.....................................................62 CAPACITY CHART FOR FLAT WEBBING SLINGS (BS EN 1492-1:2000)...................................63 CAPACITY CHART FOR ROUND SLINGS (BS EN 1492-2:2000)..................................................63 CAPACITIY CHART FOR ALLOY STEEL SHACKLES CONFORMING TO.................................63 BS 3551 & US FED SPEC RR-C-271 .................................................................................................63 TABLE-5 (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES)...........................................................................63 CAPACITY CHART FOR EYEBOLTS THAT CONFORM TO BS 4278..........................................64 TABLE-6 (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES)...........................................................................64 APPROXIMATE DENSITY OF COMMON MATERIALS.................................................................65 TABLE-7 (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES)...........................................................................65 TABLE - 8: OFFSHORE LIFTING EQUIPMENT: FREQUENCIES FOR TESTING/INSPECTION65 12.9) TABLE – 9: ONSHORE LIFTING EQUIPMENT: FREQUENCIES FOR TESTING / INSPECTION.........................................................................................................................................66 TABLE – 10: % OF MAX PULL / LINE FOR TESTING WINCHES, AND VERIFICATION OF HOISTING / BRAKE / CLUTCH AND HOLDING LOAD CAPABILITY.....................................67 TABLE –12: DAILY OR EVERY SHIFT CHANGE CRANE CHECK LIST.....................................70 TABLE –13: SAMPLE CRANE CERTIFICATE AND ANEEXTURE...............................................71 12.13) TABLE 13. CONT’D...................................................................................................................72 FORMS....................................................................................................................................................73

FORM LE OR 01....................................................................................................................................73 FORM LE OR 02....................................................................................................................................74 FORM LE OR 03....................................................................................................................................75

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FOREWORD

This Document has been developed by Facilities Quality Assurance Department, in consultation with the Qatar Petroleum Safety and Operational Departments (Offshore, Dukhan, Mesaieed), Maintenance, Engineering, Material control and Affiliates to achieve the principles set by QP strategy Plan for standardization. It was reviewed by QP user Departments, approved by QA Department and endorsed by QP Management for use as the Corporate Standard for Lifting Equipment. This Document is now published for QP Departments, Affiliates, Contractors and Sub-contractors implementation. It is emphasized that this document shall be used for QP operations wherever  applicable and appropriate. This document in its present form reflects, as far as possible, the current QP requirements, taking into account known available industry practices and applicable latest National and International codes and standards. It will be revised periodically and/or when deemed necessary. It is the responsibility of the operations managers to ensure that the latest version of this document is available for reference and implementation by the concerned Departments. The Custodian of this document is Facilities Quality Assurance Department. Therefore all comments, suggestions, interpretation, application or queries regarding these regulations shall be directed to: Manager (QA) Facilities Quality Assurance Department Building No: 5, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha Tel: 4402786 Fax: 4291067 Mobile: 5544036

In addition to the above, copy shall be addressed to: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (QAF/6) Facilities Quality Assurance Department Building No: 5, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha Tel: 4402495, Fax: 4291067, Mobile: 5537805

In case of accidents or incidents, all matters relating to the Lifting Equipment shall be reported to: Manager Safety & Fire (SF) Safety Department Building No: 17 Ras Abu Aboud, Doha Tel: 4402659, Facsimile: 4402806, Bleep: 2264920

In addition to the above, copy of  Accidents or Incidents report shall be addressed to: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (QAF/6) Facilities Quality Assurance Department Building No: 5, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha Tel: 4402495, Fax: 4291067, Mobile: 5537805

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OBJECTIVE 1.1

The objective of these regulations is to establish, implement and verify the standard safe working practices in utilizing ‘Lifting Equipment’ at all QP Operational areas.

1.2

QP recognizes that the protection of the health and safety of its employees and contractors, and the protection and security of its assets, are an integral part of QP Business Policy and the prime responsibility of management and staff at every level.

1.3

These regulations are aimed to achieve a high level of quality and safety awareness, in all lifting operations performed within the jurisdiction of QP, its Affiliates and Contractors.

SCOPE 2.1

This document identifies and details the mandatory requirements and recommendations, for  the safe utilization of all ‘Lifting Equipment’ operating in Onshore and Offshore activity areas under the jurisdiction of QP and its Affiliates, Contractors and Subcontractors within the State of Qatar.

2.2

This document identifies the Experience, Qualification and Training requirements of  Lifting Equipment operators, Maintenance, Inspection and testing, Critical and Heavy Lift operation, organizational setup and Quality System for efficient use of Lifting Equipment at QP operational sites, affiliates, Contractors and Subcontractors.

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APPLICATION

3.1

These regulations shall be considered as mandatory requirements applying to all Corporate and Contractor owned and operated ‘Lifting Equipment’.

3.2

The Regulations shall be implemented on completion of three months grace period date of its issue.

3.3

It is the mandatory requirement of these regulations that NO item of ‘Lifting Equipment shall be utilized to raise, lower, suspend or transport a load, unless a valid certificate verifying its suitability for its intended use has been issued and certified by QP Approved Certifying Authority and endorsed by QP-QA department. (Certificate shall be submitted  before 12.00 noon on working day to QA Department for approval and minimum of 24 hours shall be required for processing and endorsement). In Emergency cases QAF/6 can be contacted to release the certificates for operation if a

3.4

The Regulations shall also apply to use, purchase, maintenance and hiring of Lifting Equipment, including Heavy and Critical Lifts at any location within QP’s operational areas and / or premises.

3.5

These regulations shall be implemented by buyers, vendors, receivers, users, contractors and subcontractors, affiliates, and all QP’s operational departments, with clear  identification of their responsibilities, to prevent the use of any outdated and/or uncertified ‘Lifting Equipment’.

3.6

For newly purchased Lifting Equipment, QP/Contractor shall ensure that the Supplier  supply the items together with the valid certificate issued from one of QP approved Certifying inspection authority (TPA).

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Certificates issued by QP-approved TPA’s from outside the State of Qatar for any Lifting Equipment (in case of discrepancy), Shall requires to be verified and endorsed from their local office (at Doha, Qatar) prior to mobilization for work in QP operational areas.

4.0

POLICY QP Policy is to provide and maintain a safe working environment at all operational areas with continuous improvement in utilizing Lifting Equipment.

4.2

In order to achieve this Policy, QP shall conduct periodic audits on all Operational areas including affiliates and all contractors to ensure compliance with these regulations and applicable standards.

4.3 Only Certificates Issued by QP Approved TPA shall be Acceptable 4.4

Any certificate (Proof Load Test/Thorough Examination) issued by Private companies or  Third Party Inspection Agencies (TPI) who are not QP Approved, shall not be accepted for  the use of such equipment at any QP-operational areas, even if it is endorsed by TPA.

Certificate of any Lifting Equipment issued by QP-approved TPA shall be submitted to QP - QA department for review and approval prior to mobilizing to any QP operational areas. 4.5

4.6

The requirements stated in these Regulations do not in any way relieve or negate the requirements dictated by State Legislation or Classification Authorities (for Classified Equipment or Marine Vessel Classification). These regulations shall be deemed as necessary additional requirements.

4.7

No dispensations can be given against these requirements by any party, except in an emergency, in which case the relevant Operations Manager  shall grant approval in writing. The Dispensation shall be recorded using ‘Request for Waiver’ form (clause-12.3 LEOR03) or  Emergency release Note (Clause-12.2 LEOR02) as applicable. Refer clause-12 of this Regulation for Model Forms.

5.0 DEFINITIONS. The purpose of this section is to define the general and technical terminology that is applied within the scope of this document.

Lifting Equipment A generic term used to cover both Lifting gear and Lifting machines –  ‘Lifting   Equipment’  shall mean any work equipment for lifting or lowering loads and includes its attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it. It includes any lifting accessories that attach the load to the lifting machine in addition to the equipment that carries out the actual lifting function.

Lifting Appliances (also known as Lifting Machines) Any lifting machine, driven by manual or mechanical power that is able to raise, lower or  suspend loads and includes the supporting structure and all plant, equipment and gear used Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

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in connection with such a machine, but excludes continuous mechanical handling devices (i.e. conveyors). a). Cranes (mobile, tower, pedestal, etc.)  b) Wall / pillar cranes, derricks, swing jibs and davits c)

Runway beams, monorails, ALL pad eyes, gin poles and gin wheels

d) Winches, hoists (air and electric), crabs, telfer hoists e) Chain blocks, Tirfors, pull lifts, trolleys f) Powered working platforms g) Elevators and Lifts h) Forklifts, Self loader and side booms i) Lifting jacks (pneumatic or hydraulic)

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Lifting Tackles (also known as Lifting Accessories or Loose Gears) Any item used to connect a load to the lifting appliance but which is not in itself  a part of  the load or the appliance such as: a) Chains and wire ropes  b) Chain, wire rope and webbing slings c) Rings, links, hooks, shackles, eye bolts, swivels, blocks, snatch blocks d) Beam clamps and plate clamps e) Lifting beams / spreader beams, equipment frames / skids, baskets, waste skips, toolboxes, cargo nets, containers, pallets etc.

5.4

Substantial / Major Alteration A measure whereby either the original equipment state will not be restored or the exchange of existing parts with those of alternative size or style. The use of interchangeable parts or  components is not an alteration if this has been considered within the original design and specification. The following shall be considered ‘Substantial / Major alterations’  or any other measure not specifically detailed that affects the safe use of the appliance: a) Increase of the safe working load or an increase in performance.  b) Increase of the rated speeds. c) Increase of the reach (outreach, lifting height, etc.) d) Alteration to safety devices. e) Alteration to load carrying parts (Anchorages, spelter sockets, Primary structures etc) f) Alteration to driving mechanisms and controls g)

5.5

Repair or alteration, which affects strength and / or stability.

Repair  

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A measure whereby the original state of an appliance will be restored by rebuilding or  exchanging parts or units. If essential parts with safety functions are to be rebuilt or  exchanged this is considered to be a ‘ Major Repair’. This is the case particularly in respect of the exchange of the following: a) Brakes  b) Safety gear or catching devices c) Over-speed governors d) Load carrying parts (anchorages, open or closed smelters sockets, primary structures etc) e) Driving mechanisms and controls

5.6

Inspection Inspection shall mean any physical activity, related to ensuring that an item of  ‘Lifting   Equipment’ , in its entirely and at a given location or environment, meets the specified design and operating standards and is safe to operate or utilize for a specified period. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as measuring, testing, recording, checking, analyzing, loading and charting, one or more characteristics of the equipment.

5.7

Third Party Inspection Any activity related to ‘Lifting Equipment’, where it is necessary to obtain a certificate, signed by a qualified, impartial body, possessing the necessary competence, professionalism and expertise recognized by Governments and International Institutions worldwide (‘Approved Certification Authorities’) in both legislative or non-legislative environments, having professional liability and indemnity, insurance, issued for the purpose of certification.

5.8

Witness Witness shall mean the visual inspection and appraisal by personnel of an ‘Approved  Certification Authority’ , complying with the requirements of clause 5.7 and 7.1.3 E, of any operation or task relating to any item of  ‘Lifting Equipment’  to ensure compliance in accordance with the ‘Standard’  requirements and to confirm and validate the results.

5.9

Periodic Inspection Periodic Inspection shall mean, the minimum specified period, denoted in days, weeks, and months or years, between one ‘Inspection’  and a repeat or next ‘Inspection’.

Load Means any material, personnel, or any combination of these that are lifted by the Lifting Equipment. In some circumstances, such as in the use of a mobile crane, the weight of the lifting accessories including the hook block will shall be considered as part of the load being lifted. Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

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Working Load limit (WLL) The maximum load or mass (As certified by manufacturer based on the mechanical properties of the item) that an item of lifting equipment is designed to sustain, i.e. raise, lower or  suspend.

Safe Working Load (SWL) The Maximum load or mass (As certified by a competent person) that an item of lifting equipment may raise, lower or suspend under particular service conditions. It is the SWL that is marked on the item and that appears on any examination report or test records.

Proof Load Test Deliberate application of a predetermined load in excess of Safe Working Load to assess the ability of the equipment to withstand operational requirements. This applied proof  load shall never exceed the elastic limit of the item being tested. The amount of Proof Load to be applied will vary depending upon the type of equipment, its Safe Working Load, and the applicable Standard. (Refer Clause 6 and Clause 7.6.1) On completion of any proof load test, the ‘Lifting Equipment’  is to be fully inspected, to ensure that the structural integrity of the equipment has not been impaired.

The minimum Breaking (or failure) Load (MBL) The minimum breaking load is the calculated load at which a sample of the item will break or  fail.

Factor of safety (FOS) or Coefficient of Utilization or Working Coefficient It is a factor, which is applied to the MBL to determine the WLL (Working load limit). It varies with the product to take account of the susceptibility to damage and considers the type of stresses the item will meet in normal use. Where the conditions of use are more severe than those considered by the product standard, the user would apply an increased FOS, so reducing the value of the SWL from that of the WLL.

Mode Factor  A factor applied by the user that takes into account the geometry of a sling assembly to obtain the maximum load that he may lift for a particular mode of use or a configuration of use.

Dynamic Factor  Dynamic factor shall mean the load factor by which the capacity of a crane is determined for ‘Offshore’  applications.

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Qatar Petroleum operates a system whereby ALL ‘Lifting Equipment’  is Colour coded with a unique Colour, at six monthly intervals (Twice yearly) after inspection where applicable. This Colour is confirmed and validated by memorandum and prominent display  boards. Equipment not Colour coded in accordance with the required Colour code shall not be utilized in any QP operational areas. Red Colour is reserved specifically for items scrapped or that are not to be used. Contractors operating within QP operational areas shall comply with QP Colour code system as published every six (6) months by Quality Assurance Department (QA Department). Mobile and Fixed Lifting Appliances may be prominently marked with the Date of  Inspection in addition to application of the Colour code.

Emergency Repair  For the purposes of these regulations, an Emergency Repair of  ‘Lifting Equipment’  shall only be considered an emergency in situations where the danger to Personnel, Assets or the Environment would be greater if the repair is not carried out. Under no circumstances will an emergency repair be carried out without notification and approval of the Operations Manager, whose responsibility is to evaluate the situation, based on the facts. The QA Department shall be notified in such cases.

Offshore and Onshore Locations Offshore: Shall mean the work location where any item of  ‘Lifting Equipment’  is used, regardless of frequency of utilization, in a Marine environment and islands, including all Jetties or Load out Facilities (such as those at Doha, Mesaieed, Ras Laffan and Halul Island). Onshore: Shall mean the work location where any item of  ‘Lifting Equipment’ is used in a non-marine environment.

Certificates All Original Lifting Equipment Certificates issued by a QP Approved Certifying Authority shall be a Certificate both in name, detail and format. For example – A sample Crane certificate is attached under section 12.13. For more details contact QAF/6 – QA Department. Each certificate shall contain the minimum details as specified under clause 7.1.3(C) Samples can be obtained from QA Department. A Certificate of compliance shall not be issued where the person or equipment does not comply fully with the requirements of the ‘Standards’ or these regulations. The entire Certificate shall  be signed by the Performing Surveyor and Countersigned by appropriate authority of the Certifying Company. The certificate must be signed by the surveyor who has performed the inspection and countersigned by the company nominated  persons. Computer generated or Rubber stamped signatures is not allowed on the certificates. Certificates not conforming to the above requirements shall be rejected.

Contractor 

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An Organization or Entity providing Products and / or Services to Qatar Petroleum or its Affiliates.

Subcontractor  An Organization or Entity providing Products and / or Services to the Contractor.

Supplier  An Organization or Entity manufacturing and / or selling Products and / or Services to Qatar  Petroleum or to the Contractor.

6.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES Use of the word ‘Standard’  in these Regulations shall mean an all - inclusive term denoting rules, conditions or requirements, specifications, recommended practices,  procedures, guidelines, philosophies and manufacturers datasheets/specifications. a)

Reference in these regulations to a standard unless inconsistent with the context or  subject matter, is a reference to the latest edition of that Document, issued by the applicable authority or organization.

 b)

c) Should a conflict between any two standards arise, the most stringent requirements will apply, unless specifically dispensated for by the Safety, Quality and Environment Department in writing. d) The Standards detailed below specify the minimum design, manufacture, installation, operation and inspection requirements acceptable to the Qatar Petroleum, against identified items of Lifting Equipment. In addition to the listed standards, the manufacturers technical literature applicable to the Equipment shall also be readily available. e)

It is highlighted that QP utilizes and operates the METRIC weights and measurements system. Where ‘Lifting Equipment’ is supplied with IMPERIAL weight and measurement calculations for charts and tables, these weights and measurements shall be highlighted and, in addition, conversion tables and charts shall be supplied with calculated METRIC weights and measurements in accordance with the requirements of  British Standard BS 350 - Conversion factors and Tables. f)

g) Inspection and Proof Load Testing of few Lifting Equipment frequency has been changed to meet the QP – Offshore Safety requirement. h) It is the responsibility of the concerned QP Department and the Contractor to ensure that these Regulations and relevant standards detailed below are available at the work site and the department conducting the operation. Furthermore it is the responsibility of the respective operations management to ensure that the ‘Lifting Equipment Personnel’ are aware of the requirements of the ‘Standards’ and any amendments that may be issued from time to time. Following are the list of Standards :

American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME A17-1

Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

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ASME A17-2

Inspectors Manual for Elevators and Escalators.

ASME A17-3

Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators.

ASME B30-2: 2001

Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top running bridge, single or  multiple girder, top running trolley hoists)

ASME B30-3

Construction Tower Cranes.

ASME B30-4: 2003

Portal, Tower and Pedestal Cranes.

ASME B30-5: 2000

Mobile and Locomotive Cranes.

ASME B30-6: 2003

Cranes - Derricks.

ASME B30-7: 2001

Base mounted drum hoists.

ASME B30-8: 1999 Addenda A: 2002

Floating cranes and Floating derricks

ASME B30-14

Side Boom Tractors.

ASME B30-16

Overhead Hoists (Under hung).

ASME B30-17

Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running bridge)

ASME B30-18

Stacker Cranes (Top or Under running Bridge, Multi-Girder)

ASME B30-21: 1999

Manual lever operated hoists.

ASME B30-9: 1999 Alloy steel chain slings / wire rope slings / metal mesh slings / with ADDENDA synthetic webbing slings / synthetic round slings. 2000 ASME B30.10: 1999 ASME B 30.5

Eye hook / Clevis hook / Grab hooks / Foundry hooks / sorting hook / choker hooks / shank hooks. Portal, Pillar & Tower Cranes

US-FED.SPEC-RR-C- Specification for Alloy steel Shackles 271C ILO Standard

Shackles Proof load test requirements

American Petroleum Institute API SPEC-2C: 1995

Specifications for Offshore Cranes

API RP 2D

Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes.

API Spec 4F

Specifications for Drilling and Well Servicing Structures.

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API 4G

Maintenance and Use of Drilling and Well Servicing Structures.

API RP Spec 8A

Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment. (17th Edition)

API RP 8B

Hoisting Tool Inspection and Maintenance / Repair Procedures.

API Spec 8C

Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment. (PSL 1 and PSL 2)-3rd edition.

API Spec 9A: 1995

Specification for Wire Ropes.

API RP 9B

Application, Care and Use of Wire Rope for Oilfield Service.

British Standards Institute BS 466: 1984

Power Driven Overhead Traveling Cranes, Semi-Goliath and Goliath Cranes for general use.

BS 7212: 1989

Code of practice for safe use of construction Hoists.

BS 2452

High Pedestal or Portal Jib Cranes.

BS 2573-1: 1983

Rules for Design of Cranes -Part 1: Classification, stress calculations and design criteria for structures.

BS 2853: 1957

The Design and Testing of Steel Overhead Runway Beam.

BS 3701: 1964

Hand Operated Plate Sided Winches.

BS 3726: 1978

Counterbalanced Lift Trucks. Stability and Basic Tests.

BS 4436: 1978

Reach and Straddle Fork Lift Trucks. Stability Tests.

BS 4898: 1973

Specification for Chain Lever Hoists.

BS 3243: 1990

Specification for Hand operated chain blocks

BS ISO 2330:2002

Fork Lift truck fork Arms–Technical characteristics and testing

BS 5777: 1979

Methods of Test for Verification of Stability of Pallet Stackers and High Lift Platform Trucks.

BS 5778: 1979

Methods of Test for Verification of Stability of Industrial Trucks Operating, Special Conditions-Stacking with Mast Tilted forward.

BS 7121 Part 1: 1989

Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes - General.

BS 7121 part 2: 2003

Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes – Inspection, testing and examination.

BS 7121 part 3: 2000

Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes – Mobile cranes.

BS 7121 part 4: 1997

Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes – Lorry Loaders.

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BS 7121 part 5: 1997

Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes – Tower cranes.

BS7121part 11: 1999

Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes – Offshore cranes.

BS EN 1495: 1998

Lifting platforms – Mast climbing working platforms.

BS EN 280: 2001

Mobile elevating work platforms – Design calculation – stability criteria – safety examinations and tests.

BS 7262: 1990

Automatic Safe Load Indicators.

BS MA41

General Purpose Davits up to 2 Ton Capacity

BS MA 55: 1975

Ship’s Deck machinery – Life boat winches

BS MA 73: 1978

Jib cranes – Ship mounted type

BS 7333: 1990

Slewing Jib cranes

BS EN ISO 376:2002

Calibration of force proving instruments used for the verification of Uni-axial testing machines.

BS EN 1570: 1999

Code of practice for scissors Lifts.

BS EN 1493: 1998

Vehicle Lifts

BS EN 1494: 2000

Mobile or movable jacks and associated lifting equipment

BS 5655-6: 2002

Lifts and service lifts – Code of practice for selection and installation.

BS 7255: 2001

Code of practice for safe working on lifts.

BS EN 81 Part1:1998

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Part1: Electric lifts – Supersedes Bs 5655 Part1: 1986(R)

BS EN 81 Part2:1998

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Part2: Hydraulic lifts – Supersedes Bs 5655 Part2: 1988(R)

BS 302 Part 1: 1987

Stranded Steel requirement.

BS 302 Part 2: 1987

Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for wire ropes for  general purpose.

BS 302 Part 3: 1987

Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for Zinc coated wire ropes for use in Ships.

BS 302 Part 4: 1987

Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for wire ropes for lifts.

BS 302 Part 5: 1987

Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for wire ropes for  hauling purposes.

BS 302 Part 6: 1987

Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for wire ropes for mine hoisting.

BS 302 Part 7: 1989

Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for large diameter wire ropes for general purposes.

BS 302 Part 8: 1987

Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for higher breaking load wire ropes.

BS 1290: 1983

Specification for Wire Rope Slings and Sling Legs for General

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Lifting Purposes. BS 6210: 1983

Code of practice for the safe of Wire Rope Slings for General Lifting Purposes.

BS EN 1491-1: 2000

Flat woven webbing slings, made of man-made fibres, for general  purpose use

BS EN 1491-2: 2000

Round slings, made of man-made fibres, for general purpose use

BS EN 1677-1:2000

Forged steel lifting components for slings – Grade 8.

BS EN 1677-2: 2000

Forged steel lifting hooks with latch for slings – Grade 8.

BS EN 1677-4: 2000

Links & Rings for use with slings – Grade 8.

BS EN 1677-5: 2001

Forged steel lifting hooks with latch for slings – Grade 4.

BS EN 1677-6: 2001

Links & Rings for use with slings – Grade 4.

BS EN 818-1: 1996

Short link chain for lifting purposes-General conditions of  Acceptance

BS EN 818-2: 1997

Short link chain of medium tolerance chain slings for lifting  purposes – Grade 8

BS EN 818-3: 1999

Short link chain of medium tolerance chain slings for lifting  purposes – Grade 4

BS EN 818-4: 1997

Short link chain for chain slings for lifting purposes – Grade 8.

BS EN 818-5: 1999

Short link chain for chain slings for lifting purposes – Grade 4.

BS 3551:1962

Specification for Alloy steel shackles.

BS 3032:1958

Specification for higher tensile steel shackles.

BS 4018: 1966

Specification for heavy duty Pulley Blocks for Use with Wire Rope for a Maximum Lift of 20 Tons in Combination.

BS 4536: 1970

Specification for heavy duty Pulley Blocks for Use with Wire Rope.

BS 4278: 1984

Eyebolts for General Lifting Purposes.

BS 4429: 1987

Rigging Screws and Turnbuckles for General Engineering, Lifting Purposes and Pipe Hanger Appliances.

BS 6756: 1986

Specification for Fibre Rope Cargo nets

BS EN 12079: 1999

Offshore Container-Design, construction, testing, inspection and marking.

BS EN 360: 2002

Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls from a HeightRetractable type fall arrestors.

BS EN 361: 2002

Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls from a Height-Full  body harness.

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Specification for Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes.

CMAA 74

Specification for Top Running and Under Running Single Girder Electric Overhead traveling Cranes.

Deutsches Institute Fur Normung DIN 15030

Lifting Equipment: Acceptance Testing of Crane Installations Principles.

International Maritime Organization IMO – 811E

Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units.

International Organization for Standards ISO 509

Principal Dimensions of Pallet Trucks.

ISO 4190-1

Lifts Installation

ISO9000-Series

Quality Management and Quality Assurance Standards.

ISO - 10011

Auditing Guidance.

ISO 4190-2

Passenger Lifts and Service Lifts.

ISO 4190-3

Passenger Lift Installations.

ISO 4190-5,6

Lifts and Service Lifts.

ISO 7465

Passenger Lifts and Service Lifts - Guide Rails for Lifts and Counterweights - T - Type.

BS ISO4308-1: 2003

Cranes and Lifting appliances – Selection of Wire Ropes general.

ISO 4309

Cranes – Wire rope – Code of practice for Examination and discard

ISO 7592

Calibrated Round Steel Link Lifting Chains - Guidelines to Proper Use and Maintenance.

ISO 7593

Chain Slings Assembled by Methods other than Welding Grade T (8).

Power Crane and Shovel Association PCSA STD No. 4

Mobile Power Crane and Excavator and Hydraulic Crane Standards.

SAE International Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

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Lift Capacity Calculation and Test Procedure Pipe layer and Side Boom Tractor Mounted.

SAE - J987

Rope Supported Lattice Type Boom Crane Structures Methods of Test.

The Offshore & Onshore Installations Regulations LOLER: 1998

Lifting operation and lifting equipment regulation

QP-REG-Q001 (Rev3)

Qatar petroleum Lifting Equipment technical regulation

Safety of Life at Sea Convention, Protocols and Amendments (SOLAS) United Kingdom Health & Safety Executive Guidance Note GS39

Training of Crane Drivers and Slingers.

QATARI STANDARDS GS 255 (1996)

Electric lifts for passengers or goods- Part7: Periodic inspections and tests.

GS 254 (1996)

Electric lifts for passengers or goods - Part 6: Acceptance, inspection and tests after installation in buildings.

GS 80 (1988)

Industrial Health And Safety Regulations - Equipment - Powered  platforms and Vehicle - Mounted work platform

REGULATION REQUIREMENTS RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION General

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Proper Implementation of these Regulations depends upon the contribution of various departments of QP and Agencies such as Contractors, Third Party Certification Authorities. Brief descriptions of the responsibilities are outlined below.

Qatar Petroleum Q.A Department QA Department shall ensure the following: •

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Custodian of this Document has the overall responsibility to control, issue, distribute and revise the Document as necessary. Appropriate resources for the implementation of the regulation such as approved Third Parties and approved TPA Trainers are available. Act in an advisory role for the implementation of the Regulation to all QP Department. and Contractors including Awareness Training, Monitor the performance of Contractors, Third Party Authorities and Lifting Equipment suppliers through audits. Coordination between QP Departments for inspection and testing of Lifting Equipment. Arrange Audits on QP Departments, Contractors and Third Party Authorities to ensure implementation of the Regulations.

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The Regulations are implemented by all concerned within the Dept. through a nominated Focal Point. Corrective Actions are taken on any Non-conformity related to Lifting Equipment and Personnel, based upon one of the following:  Periodic Inspection and Test Reports issued by Corporation’s Third Party Authorities  Defects noticed through routine in - house Inspections and Maintenance  Audit reports issued by Corporation’s Internal Auditors The Contractors / Sub-Contractors providing service to QP Dept. fully comply with these Regulations. Liaison with Corporate training dept. for arranging training to their Lifting Equipment Operators and Riggers.

Safety Department Safety Department will carry out random checks on Lifting Equipment and Personnel to ensure that uncertified, out of date, and unidentified lifting equipment are not in use. Any such equipment shall be immediately removed from service and quarantined, until the Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

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discrepancies noted are rectified by the End User / Contractor. This shall be ensured through the following: •

Verification of the Contractor’s Equipment and Personnel against the supplied Documents, prior to mobilization on QP sites.

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Onsite surveys on QP and Contractors Lifting Operations

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Monitoring the Safety of Heavy and Critical Lifting Operations

QP Material Department •

Material department shall specify the approved TPA certification requirements in  purchase order documents for the purchase of any Lifting Equipment.

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Ensure that Supplier is delivering Lifting Equipment to QP-MTO-R&D section along with QP approved Third Party Authority certificate.

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For any Lifting Appliance purchases (such as Crane, forklift, Man lift, Lorry Loader etc.) , QP’s Material department shall specify the QP Lifting Equipment Regulation requirements to the Manufacturer/Supplier.

Contractor  Shall ensure the following: •

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The Regulations are implemented and followed by all concerned employees through a nominated Focal Point. Corrective Actions are taken on any Non-conformity related to Lifting Equipment and Personnel, based upon one of the following:  Periodic Inspections and Test Reports by Corporation approved Third Party Authorities  Defects noticed through routine in house Inspections and Maintenance  Audit reports issued by Corporation’s Auditors / Company’s Internal Audits The Sub-Contractors working with them are complying with the Regulations. Approval requirements as specified under Clause-8.0 are complied with prior to Contractor / Sub-Contractor commencing any Lifting Operations on QP Sites.

Third Party Authorities Contractor 

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QP only accepts Certificates of Lifting Equipment and Personnel issued by QP’s approved Third Party Certification Authorities as listed under Clause 7.1.3 E. •

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Third Party Certification Authorities shall ensure that no Lifting Equipment is certified unless it meets the requirements of the applicable Standard or QP’s Lifting Equipment Regulations or manufacturer’s technical document. For Equipment not meeting the requirements of the applicable Standards and these Regulations, a Defect Report shall be issued, indicating the reasons for rejection. Third Party Certification Authorities engaged in issuing the Certificates of Competency to Lifting Equipment Personnel shall ensure that such Certificates are not issued unless the person has undergone the minimum training as specified by these Regulations.

Qualification Requirements: 1)

Surveyors (Competent Person) performing the Certification activity shall meet the following minimum Technical Qualifications: Certified by Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (Lifting Gear General & Lifting machines power) or an approved equivalent Engineering Qualification. Minimum of 10 Years experience in lifting equipment in the Oil and Gas Industry (Onshore & Offshore) of which atleast 3 years experience in inspection and certification activity in Gulf countries. Familiar with International Lifting Equipment Standards and Codes for  performing inspection and Certification. Authorized by the Company for performing Certification Services. • CV’s of the QP approved Certifying Authority Surveyors (Who are employed locally) shall be submitted to QP- QA Dept. for approval •

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Trainer performing the training activity shall meet the following minimum Qualifications. Approved as a trainer from any of the internationally recognized training institutes or  • equivalent Engineering Qualifications with the background of teaching experience related to lifting equipment. Minimum 10 years of experience related to Lifting Equipment Training such as crane & forklift operator training and riggers training. Familiar with International Lifting Equipment Standards and Codes for Inspection • and Certification. Authorized by the Company for performing Training Services. • CV’s of the Trainers shall be submitted to QP- QA Dept. for approval. •

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Certification Details Certificates issued by QP approved Third Party Certification Authorities for any Lifting Equipment shall have, but not be limited to the following: • • • •

Owners Name and Address Manufacturer or Supplier name and address. The address of the premises at which the examination was made.  Name and Address of the Company issuing / endorsing the Certificate

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Unique Identification Number of the Certificate Unique Identification Numbers, brief description and Safe Working Load of the equipment Any reservations or restrictions on the use or Maximum Capacity of the equipment For Cranes, the Maximum Capacity and Capacity at the existing / as rigged Configuration, Type of SLI, size of the wire rope, number of falls, Clutch & Brake holding capacity, Slewing details, Boom Structure etc. Type of Examination and Date of Examination The due date of next thorough Examination The due date of next proof load test if applicable Applicable Reference Standard / Code Details of any major Repairs / Alterations carried out on the equipment Details of Inspection / Tests previously performed including any NDE  Name and Signature of the performing Surveyor   Name, Signature, and Designation of the countersigning authority Clearly defined Liability Clause of the Certifying Company. Measuring units (for Loads/Weights) shall be either in Kilograms or pounds. The operator should be familiar with the conversion between pounds and kg before lifting.

CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY THIRD PARTY AUTHORITIES THAT FAIL TO GIVE ANY OF THE ABOVE DETAILS, WILL BE LIABLE TO REJECTION BY QP. Certification of Lifting Equipment Personnel Certificates issued by the Certification Authorities or Training Institutes for any Lifting Equipment Personnel shall have the following minimum details • • • • •

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The name and address of the Certifying Authority and Training Institute. The name and address of the employer  Unique identified certificate number and issue date.  Name and Photograph of the Person who has undergone and passed the training. The certifying Authority Stamp shall be on the photograph Validity of the certificate and Course duration Signature of Certifying Authority and Trainer  Identity Cards issued by the Training Institute Shall be endorsed by QP Approved certification Authority

Approved Certification Authorities 1)

Any reference in this document to the Certification, Verification or Inspection of any item of  ‘Lifting Equipment’ , shall mean the issue of such document, by one of the Seven (7) QP approved companies detailed below: • • • • • •

Bureau Veritas (BV) Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Lloyds Register (LR) Germanischer Lloyds (GL) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Velosi Certification - Class NK.

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Any item of  ‘Lifting Equipment’, not holding a valid certificate, shall not be utilized in any QP operational area. Original or approved copy of valid certificate must be available at the Site where ‘Lifting Equipment’ is in use.

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In all cases the Corporation reserves the right to remove or ‘Black list’ any ‘Approved Certification Authority’, for whatever period necessary, that it considers lacks the required competence or professionalism necessary to adequately perform the duties detailed in this regulation.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT PERSONNEL SITE SUPERVISOR / RIGGING SUPERVISOR A) Minimum Physical and Educational Qualifications All Site supervisors shall: •

Be atleast 35 years of age and above .

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Be Educated to a minimum qualification of Higher secondary school certificate or HNC or equivalent qualification.

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Have experience of not less than 10 years in the same area of application.

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Have had adequate training and experience and be competent to act as an appointed  person or focal point nominated by management to be in overall control of the lifting operations.

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Have a good command of the English language for effective communication.

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Have strong administrative and supervisory skills to schedule, monitor and control the Lifting equipment personnel and lifting operations.

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Note: Third party certifying authorities shall verify the above requirements before approving the candidates as a Rigging supervisor / Site supervisor.

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All Lifting operation shall be carried out by a person holding a valid certificate of  competence issued by QP approved Certification Authority, in accordance with the relevant ‘Standard’  and these Regulations. Certificates of Competency issued without the evidence of appropriate training shall be liable to rejection by QP. The Validity of the Certificates shall not in any case exceed Three Years. All Certified and Authorized Rigging supervisors shall hold a laminated identification card with photograph, detailing qualifications and limitations of use if any. QP has the authority and can demand removal of a Rigging supervisor where incompetence or negligence is proven at any time during an operation. (Minimum training 3 days for fresh hands and 2 days for the refreshers)

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C) Responsibilities and duties The Rigging supervisor is responsible for the following: •

Assessment of the lifting operation to provide such planning, selection of cranes, lifting gear and equipment, instruction and supervision as is necessary for the task to be undertaken safely.

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Ensure that Accurate weights, radii, heights etc are established

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Ensure that the ground is made suitable for taking up the loads to be imposed.

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Ensure that suitable access is provided to the site and any area required for erection and dismantling the crane.

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All hazards such as services (gas, water, electricity etc.) above or below ground are identified and suitable precautions are taken.

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Ensure that adequate inspection and maintenance of the equipment has been carried out.

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Ensure that there is an effective procedure for reporting defects and incidents and taking any necessary corrective action.

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Responsibility for the organization and control of the lifting operation .

CRANE OPERATOR A) Minimum Physical Qualifications. All Crane Operators shall: •

Be atleast 21 years of age and above .

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Be Capable of reading and understanding the English language sufficient for the safe operation of the Crane.

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Be Physically fit with regard to eyesight, hearing, reflexes and ability to operate the Crane Undergo medical examination at intervals of not exceeding three years.

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Note: Third party certifying authorities shall verify the above requirements before approving the candidates as a crane operator.

B) Training and Certification Requirements •

All cranes shall be driven or operated by a person holding a valid certificate of  competence issued by QP approved Certification Authority, in accordance with the relevant ‘Standard’  and these Regulations.

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All certified and authorized crane operators are obliged to use only equipment for which they have received training/instructions and to use it in the manner in which they have  been trained. Certificates of Competency issued without the evidence of appropriate training shall be liable to rejection by QP. The Validity of the Certificates shall not in any case exceed Three Years. All Certified and Authorized Crane Operators shall hold a laminated identification card with photograph, detailing qualifications and limitations of use if any.

Crane Operator Certificates of Competence shall fall into two categories, namely:

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Onshore Crane Operator Certificate.

An Onshore Crane Operator  shall not operate an Offshore Crane, unless the operator is qualified to do so. QP has the authority and can demand removal of a Crane Operator where incompetence or negligence is proven at any time during an operation. (Minimum training 3 days for  fresh hands and 2 days for the refreshers)

C) Responsibilities and Duties The Crane Operator  shall be responsible for correct operation of the Crane as per  manufacturers instructions. The Crane Operator  shall ensure that the crane is functioning correctly and is properly maintained each and every time that the crane is operated. This does not in any way alleviate the responsibility of the management or owners of the Crane, in ensuring that the Crane meets the requirements of this Regulation or the appropriate standards. •

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The Crane Operator  shall be responsible for setting the crane level prior to lifting and checking that it remains level throughout the operation.

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For establishing which signaling system is to be used and following instructions from only one signaller at a time.

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Stopping operations if given any instructions that would take the crane outside its  permitted duties.

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Informing the supervisor of any problems that arise which would affect the lifting operation.

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The Crane Operator should record the daily checks, maintenance and comments relating to the crane’s operation in the Log Book for the Crane. The Crane Operator  shall know the weight of the load prior to start of lift. No load is to be lifted where the weight is unknown. A Crane Operator  shall not leave the Crane unattended while a Load is suspended from the Crane hook. Where Operations involve the use of  ‘Lifting Equipment’  in proximity to overhead  power lines, it is the responsibility of the Crane Operator to ensure that it is safe to do so. The Crane Operator  shall ensure that the equipment is operated in such a manner that NO item of  ‘Lifting Equipment’  is within 20 meters proximity of any live overhead  power line.

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The Crane Operator  shall perform minimum checks (As applicable for Onshore and/or  Offshore) at the start of a Working Shift. 

(A daily check list based upon the Manufacturer’s Handbook to be developed for  each crane or the sample check list on Table – 12 to be used)

RIGGER A) Minimum Physical Qualifications All Riggers shall be: •

Minimum 21 years of age or above

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Capable of reading and understanding the English language sufficient for the fulfillment of their function in a safe manner 

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Physically fit with regard to eyesight, hearing, reflexes and ability to handle lifting gear  and equipment. A person with any Physical disability cannot work as a Rigger 

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All Riggers shall hold a valid certificate of competence issued by QP approved Certification Authority or an internationally recognized body, acceptable by TPA, in accordance with the relevant ‘Standard’  and these Regulations. Certificates of Competency issued without evidence of appropriate training shall be liable to rejection by QP. The Validity of the Certificates shall not in any case exceed Three Years. Marine Divers and crew who are handling lifting equipment should undergo riggers training. All Certified and Authorized Riggers shall be issued with a laminated identification card with photograph, detailing qualifications and limitations. All Roustabouts engaged on drilling rigs or platforms shall have a valid Riggers certificate of competence. QP may demand the removal of a rigger where incompetence or negligence is proven at any time during an operation. (Minimum 3 days training for fresh candidates and 2 days training for refresher)

C) Responsibilities and Duties It is the Rigger’s responsibility to ensure that the ‘Lifting Tackle’  is functioning correctly and is safe to use, properly maintained, and all maintenance activities are registered and documented. This does not in any way alleviate the responsibility of the management or  owners of the ‘Lifting Tackle’   , in ensuring that the ‘Lifting Tackle’  meets the requirements of these Regulations and the appropriate standards. Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

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Ensure that both the Rigger and Crane Operator is familiar with the Method of Signaling to be used Always use clear and distinct signals (either by Hand or by Radio) to control lifting operations. In poor light conditions ALL hand signals shall be exaggerated

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Be aware of the wind speed and direction

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Ensure that NO load is to be lifted where the weight is not stated or unknown

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Be familiar with the lifting capabilities of the crane.

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Check that the lifting equipment being used is in good condition, certified for use, correctly Colour coded, and of sufficient capacity to carry out the lift

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Ensure Taglines are always attached to loads that are likely to swing

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Be aware of any obstructions within the crane radius and working area

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Check that the area around the load to be lifted is clear and that the load is not attached to the floor, transportation cradle or adjacent equipment.

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Ensure that escape route is identified.

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 No personnel are below the load whilst lifting is in progress.

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Ensure all hands are free of lifting tackle and stand clear before the load strain is taken.

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Clearly indicate to the Crane Operator where the load has to be moved / placed and, where possible, he should follow each load to its destination.

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Warn other personnel in the area of the movement of the load.

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Observe & note other activities within the crane’s operating area to avoid the development of any unforeseen hazards.

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When lifting a load, stop the load just clear of the ground to check security and balance of  the load, and check the proper function of the crane’s hoist brakes.

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Stop the lifting operation if anything out of the ordinary occurs and check that it is safe to continue the Operation.

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FORKLIFT OPERATORS A) Minimum Physical Qualifications All Forklift Operators shall be: •

At least 21 years of age or above

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Capable of reading and understanding the English language sufficient for the fulfillment of their function in a safe manner 

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Physically fit with regard to eyesight, hearing, reflexes and ability to operate the forklift

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All Forklift Operators shall have a Valid Qatari driving license (Grade-2)  No person shall work  as a Forklift Operator unless he holds a valid certificate of  competence issued by QP approved Certification Authority, in accordance with the relevant ‘ Standard’ and these Regulations. All certified and authorized forklift operators are obliged to use only equipment for which they have received training/instructions and to use it in the manner in which they have  been trained. Certificates of Competency issued without the evidence of appropriate training shall be liable to rejection by the Corporation. The Validity of the Certificates shall not in any case exceed Three Years. All Certified and Authorized Forklift Operators shall be issued with a laminated identification card, with photograph, detailing the qualifications and the limitations. QP may demand the removal of a Forklift Operator where incompetence or negligence is  proven, at any time during an operation. (Minimum 3 days for fresh candidates and 2 days training for refresher)

C) Responsibilities and Duties. Forklift Operators shall be responsible for ensuring that the Forklift is functioning correctly and properly maintained each and every time the Forklift is operated. This does not in any  Lifting  way alleviate the responsibility of the management or owners of the ‘ 

 Equipment’  in ensuring that the ‘   Lifting Equipment’  meets the requirements of this  Regulation or the appropriate  Standards’. ‘ 

All Forklift Operators shall: •

Stop the Lifting Operation if anything out of the ordinary occurs and check that it is safe to continue operation.

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Check that the forklift being used is in good condition and certified for use.  No load is to be lifted where the weight is not stated or unknown. Ensure that all equipment controls function correctly. Load should not block vision of forklift operation. If unavoidable, safety-watch to be  provided during period of load lift and transfer.

REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT LIFTING APPLIANCE All ‘Lifting Appliances’  shall be constructed, installed, tested, operated and maintained in accordance with the specified standards and as specified in these regulations. a)

 b)  No ‘Lifting Appliance’  shall be used unless QP approved certifying authority has

issued a certificate, verifying its design suitability for its intended use in a specified environment. All Lifting Appliances shall be assigned unique identification numbers and marked with certified Safe Working Load. In addition all items shall be ‘colour coded’, in accordance with QP Colour coding scheme, which is applicable at the time of utilization. The contractor  shall ensure that the equipment bears the current colour coding according to the period specified in the QP Colour coding Schedule. c)

d) Comprehensive Register of Lifting Equipment detailing following minimum information should be developed for monitoring periodic Inspection requirements. Equip ID No.

Brief Description of Equipment

SWL

Date of Proof  Load Test

Due Date of next Proof Load Test

Date of  Inspection

Due Date of  next Inspection

e) Maintenance Supervisor will be the focal point when equipment arrives on site. He may nominate other personnel for this job. f)  No ‘ Lifting Appliance’ shall undergo alterations to components or parts that affect

its structural integrity or load bearing capacity without the written approval of an approved certifying authority or from the Original equipment manufacturer. When ‘Lifting Appliance’ has undergone repairs that affect the load bearing parts or  replacement of parts or components that affect the structural integrity, the “Lifting Appliance” shall be re-inspected and certified by QP Approved certifying authority. g)

Safety devices that affect the integrity of a ‘Lifting Appliance’ shall not be altered without the written approval of an approved certifying authority or the Original equipment manufacturers. h)

Where a ‘Lifting Appliance’  has suffered major damage, or accident the appliance shall not be repaired without a written repair procedure from the original equipment manufacturer , and shall be retested after the repairs by an approved QP certifying authority to verify the equipment structural integrity. i)

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Any ‘Lifting Appliance’, that has been newly installed or relocated, shall undergo approval by certifying authority and commissioning tests shall be performed before being used.

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A complete manufacturer’s Maintenance and Operating Manual for  ‘Lifting   Appliance’ shall be available for reference to the Operator and maintenance personnel at site/location. The ‘Lifting Appliance’  shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the procedures set out in their relevant handbook and manuals. k)

l) Maintenance activities carried out on the Appliance should be recorded in the Log Book for the Equipment. m)  No item of  ‘Lifting Equipment’  shall be utilized in a location or place where it is

impractical to maintain safe clearance. All Cranes permanently installed in a location that has slewing limitations or crane  boom restrictions (i.e. Jack up rigs or barges) due to structural design (i.e. legs), shall be fitted with an approved and maintained limiting device, in accordance with the relevant ‘Standards’. n)

A current copy of the applicable ‘Standard’  as detailed in these Regulations, should at all times be available for reference to personnel utilizing lifting Equipment. o)

All hazardous moving parts on any item of  ‘Lifting Equipment’  shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that adequate safety protection to personnel is provided.

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Where the stability of any ‘Lifting Equipment’  is achieved by weights or ballast they shall be adequate and suitable for the required task, and shall be placed in accordance with a ‘Certification Authorities’ approved ballast diagram. They shall be firmly secured to prevent accidental displacement. q)

Third Party Authority shall carry out tests on all cranes and witness 100 % SWL test on yearly basis (as per Table – 10) and clearly highlight the condition of brakes & clutches legibly in the certificate. r)

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CRANES. A) General  All Cranes Shall : •

Have a hoisting limit device that when actuated, stops the hoisting motion and applies the  brake on the hoisting winch automatically.

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Have luffing limit device that when actuated, stops the luffing motion and applies the  brake on the luffing winch automatically, and that are so arranged as to prevent by passing of these devices in the normal operation of the crane.

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All crane operating levers and switches shall be identified and marked. All markings shall  be in English or internationally agreed symbols.

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Have engine stop systems that operate in a manner such that the engine comes to rest with minimum delay.

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Have Temperature sensing devices (that may be of audio visual type) or equivalent safeguards to give adequate protection to the prime mover and associated equipment.

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Have an emergency stop with manual re-set capability.

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Have Motion control levers that return to neutral with a minimum delay upon release this does not apply to engine throttle lever.

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Have All pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical connections clearly tagged/marked, corresponding to the markings on the crane circuit drawings.

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Have outriggers and hooks clearly marked with a red and white chevron pattern.

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Have crane hooks (for Mobile Cranes) secured to ensure no swinging occurs in transit

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Maintenance and repair log book for each Crane to be maintained.

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Audible and visual alarms to be installed in onshore cranes that should sounds continuously when the crane slewing is set on.

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 No Crane shall be utilized for any operation other than that which it was designed to  perform.  No person shall be supported by a crane except in an approved Workbasket or Personnel Transfer Net. All Cranes utilized at jetties for handling loads shall have a legible Metric load chart that has been calculated in accordance with the Dynamic Factor (load factor) of 1.35 or as recommended by the crane manufacturer permanently fixed in the crane operators cabin. When a crane is being operated, hand signal communication between the Rigger and the Crane Operator  shall be conducted and be in accordance with the ‘Standard’  hand signal requirements, except that voice communication, by radio or telephone, between those  persons, as an alternative is permitted.

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 No Crane shall be used beyond its statutory test period. Cranes shall not be used to transport loads, unless they are specifically designed for the  purpose.

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 No crane is allowed to lift any weights above the safe working load marked up as per the capacity chart.

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 No crane is allowed to pull or tow weights

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Cranes shall not be utilized when the wind forces are more than 25 Knots or values set out by individual crane manufacturer’s whichever is lesser. Operation of the Crane under  such condition for Emergency purposes is left to the decision of the Operations Manager  or Offshore Installation Supervisor, who shall assess the situation and have appropriate Safety measures in place. When Operations involving the use of  ‘Lifting Appliances’  are carried out during the dark (poor visibility) hours, the operational area shall be adequately illuminated (lighting). Heavy and critical lift operation required to be carried out during the night or dark (poor  visibility) hours shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by QA Department. Ground condition shall be assessed before deploying the crane Outriggers. Cranes not in regular use shall be subjected to special checks as per the manufacturers instructions / applicable Standard, prior to being used. The load bearing components or the structures of the crane shall be subjected to MPI or  any NDT examination in the opinion of the competent person following a proof load test TPA shall verify Valid Calibration Certificates of safe load indicator for the whole with the period of certification and acceptable by TPA before issuing the certificate.

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Line pull test shall be carried out limited to the maximum wire rope pull per line Atleast two 100 % SWL test shall be carried out, one with maximum boom length and the other with intermediate boom length at appropriate radii. Telescopic booms / Fly jibs shall be thoroughly and visually inspected on all sides, section by section in its extended / erected condition. Telescopic boom wear pads are to be checked for their condition. The main and auxiliary hoist, boom and pendent wire ropes etc shall be thoroughly inspected throughout their complete length. Automatic Digital safe load indicator system shall be checked and verified against known weights Safety devices such as overload cut off system, Anti-two block, Jib hoist cut off, working area control devices, boom locking system, winch drum locking devices etc shall be checked for their correct functioning.

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Condition of the slewing machinery system including slewing gear, bearing, slewing  brake, slewing lock etc shall be checked. Hook block sheaves / boom head sheaves shall be thoroughly inspected to ensure that there are no visible cracks or any damage. Counter weight locking pins/bolts shall be checked for correct anchorage. The correct number of counter weights shall be fitted on the crane in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The crane maintenance logbook  shall be verified against any evidence of repairs or any maintenance work carried out. Whenever considered necessary by the competent person, NDT examination shall be carried out on cranes components.

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Line pull test shall be carried out limited to the maximum wire rope pull per line Atleast three overload tests shall be carried out in different boom length configuration (Shortest boom, Intermediate boom and Longest boom) at appropriate radii. One of the three overload tests shall correspond to 50 % or more on the maximum capacity of the crane. MPI / NDT tests shall be carried out on all critical load bearing components welds and the reports shall be reviewed. Telescopic booms / Fly jibs shall be thoroughly and visually inspected on all sides, section by section in its extended / erected condition. Telescopic boom wear pads are to be checked for their condition. The main and auxiliary hoist, boom and pendent wire ropes etc shall be thoroughly inspected throughout their complete length. Automatic Digital safe load indicator system shall be checked and verified against known weights Safety devices such as overload cut off system, Anti-two block, Jib hoist cut off, working area control devices, boom locking system, winch drum locking devices etc shall be checked for their correct functioning. Condition of the slewing machinery system including slewing gear, bearing, slewing  brake, slewing lock etc shall be checked. Hook block sheaves / boom head sheaves shall be thoroughly inspected to ensure that there are no visible cracks or any damage. Counter weight locking pins/bolts shall be checked for correct anchorage. The correct number of counter weights shall be fitted on the crane in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The crane maintenance logbook  shall be verified against any evidence of repairs or any maintenance work carried out.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFSHORE CRANES A) General Note: A Crane onboard a vessel or barge that is considered as a part of the classification shall only be certified by the appropriate Marine Classification Society. Inspection period of these cranes should include 6 monthly inspection and also as per classification society rules and regulations and requirements, as applicable.  All Offshore Cranes shall , 1)

Not be used for loading, unloading, raising or lowering loads unless,

The design and operation of the crane complies with the specified relevant ‘standard’. •

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The load cannot be lowered in free fall.

A legible Metric or pounds load chart shall be permanently fixed in the crane operator’s cabin. •

2) Have a readily accessible shutdown device in the air intake of any internal combustion engine. 3) Have fitted or access to, in close proximity (visible to the crane operator), a working and calibrated wind speed indicator of an approved type. 4)

Be equipped with a Automatic Safe Load Indicator: One (not more than one) fully functioning automatic safe working load indicator that is so constructed and marked as to enable the crane operator to readily determine the safe working load for any working position. •

Gives a visual and audible alarm warning when the load has reached 95% of  the safe working load for the corresponding radius. •

Cut off system that is fitted with a means of stopping the hoisting and luffingout motions automatically when the load has reached 100% of the safe working load for the corresponding radius. •

Maintained in good order and checked monthly by a competent person to ensure its accuracy •

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5) Have a positive boom angle indicator and where applicable, a boom extension indicator  clearly visible to the crane operator. 6) Be fully ‘ Inspected, thoroughly’  by a QP approved Certifying Authority, at a maximum of  6 monthly intervals, to ensure compliance with the relevant ‘Standards’  and these Regulations. 7) Third Party Authority shall carry out and witness 100% SWL test on a yearly basis (As  per Table – 10) and clearly highlight the condition of brake and clutches legibly in the Certificate.

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In the case of cranes mounted on floating vessels a legible Metric and / or Imperial load chart that has been calculated by the manufacturer in accordance with the following factors, has been permanently fixed in the crane operators cabin and shows: •

Vessel list factor, where applicable

Dynamic Factor (load test factor) of 1.35 SWL (if the design factor is unknown) for normal loading / unloading. •

Dynamic Factor (load test factor) of at least 2.0 SWL for routine loading and unloading of vessels •

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When a Ship, Barge, Drilling Rig or Pontoon fitted with ‘Lifting Equipment’ is engaged in lifting loads and is counter balanced to reduce heel or trim, the vessels stability shall  be sufficient to absorb the full counter heeling moment that would be imposed in the event of loss of the load and to provide an additional margin of stability. All ballasting arrangements shall be under the control of a competent and experienced person.

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Offshore Cranes shall not be utilized when the wind forces are greater than 25 Knots or  manufacturer’s recommended wind speed whichever is lesser and the mean wave height

exceeds 2 meters. Operation of the Crane under such condition for Emergency purposes is left to the decision of the Operations Manager who shall assess the situation and have appropriate Safety measures in place. Where prevailing weather conditions are considered marginal, it is the sole responsibility of the Crane Operator to ensure that any operation is safe to perform. 4)

If an Offshore Crane is being used for raising or lowering personnel, the crane shall have; The capability of a powered rope speed in single fall of not more than 50 meters per minute. •

Self-sustaining features of a worm gear reduction or any other design of  equivalent safety. •

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A ‘automatic’ type fail-safe brake that operates on a drum

5) If an Offshore Crane is being used for raising or lowering personnel, the wind speed and direction are such that they will not create a hazard 6)

The Crane shall not be used to transfer personnel unless those personnel are wearing approved buoyancy vests and are transferred on an approved personnel net/basket.  Not  more than four  (4) persons shall be transferred simultaneously on the personnel transfer  net/basket

7) Heavy Lifting Operations, to be carried out at Offshore Locations for the purpose of  Installation and Erection of Offshore Structures / Equipment, shall be approved on a Case  by Case basis, following consultation between QA Department and the concerned QP Department. 8) Any Onshore crane fitted / operated on vessel /barge shall be derated by 33% of SWL or  more before certification by TPA, accordingly a new load chart shall be provided and fitted in the operator’s cabin. The manufacturer or a suitably qualified person appointed  by the manufacturer or TPA competent person shall  be consulted in producing the new load chart.

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A) General Requirements All winches, including air driven winches, shall comply with the requirements of the specified ‘Standards’ , in addition the following shall apply: •

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Winch control shall be manned at all times whilst the winch is in use. All Winches shall be fully ‘Thoroughly Inspected’  by QP approved Certifying Authority at a maximum interval of 6 months.  No winch shall be used beyond its statutory test period.

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The wire rope size shall never exceed the manufacturer’s recommended size.

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All Winches used in marine, offshore and onshore environments shall be tested to 100% SWL as per Table 10. The applied load and % of maximum pull per line tested shall be clearly specified in the Winch certificate (Thorough Examination & Proof Load Test Certificate).

B) Requirements for Man-Riding (Personnel) Winches All Man-Riding Winches shall in addition to requirements of clause 7.3.4 (A) •

Be so designed to have a safety factor of ten (10: 1).

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OVERHEAD TRAVELLING CRANES All Overhead-traveling Cranes shall comply with the requirements of the specified ‘standards’, and in addition shall: a) Have a Limit Switch installed for over - hoisting motion of the hook.  b) Have Limit Switches / Positive End Stops with resilient buffers installed for Cross Travel and Long Travel movement. c) Have Anti-collision Switches installed if more than one Crane is operating on same Gantry. d) Have Lockable breaker switch at easily accessible position. Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

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e) Have Audible warning device fitted for cabin - operated Cranes. f) Have an overload limit switch system installed. g) Have prominent marking of SWL and ID number on the Crane Bridge. Be ‘Thoroughly Inspected’  by a QP approved Certifying Authority at the intervals specified in Table 8 & 9. h)

i) Not be used beyond its statutory Test period.  j) Maintain records of maintenance and periodic safety checks. Third Party Authority shall carry out a 100 % SWL test annually to verify the condition of Brakes and Clutches of the Crane as per  Table-10. This is to be highlighted and clearly legible in the certificate. k)

NOTE: All QP owned overhead traveling cranes or similar type of cranes in various QP operational sites should only be operated by personnel who have received permission from the concerned Authorities to operate the equipment. Additionally the operator should have received instruction or training in its safe operation.

LIFTING APPLIANCES FIXED ON WELLHEAD JACKET INSTALLATIONS. All Lifting appliances fixed on Wellhead Jackets shall comply with the requirements of the specified ‘Standards’ ; in addition the following shall apply: a)

All lifting Appliances shall be fully ‘Thoroughly Inspected’  at a maximum interval of 6 months by QP employed MCI offshore Inspectors who have undergone the training to do so and have valid certification.

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All Lifting appliances fixed on wellhead jacket installations shall be tested to 100% SWL as per Table 10. The applied load and % of maximum pull per line tested shall be clearly specified in the certificate (Thorough Examination & Proof Load Test certificate).

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Proof load test on the Lifting appliances shall be carried out every 4 years as per table 11 and witnessed by QP Approved Third Party Agencies.

d)  No Equipment shall be used beyond its statutory test period. e)

All Lifting appliances shall have a maintenance logbook.

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Wire ropes that are fitted to Lifting appliances shall be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated as per manufacturer’s recommendation or at a maximum of monthly intervals.

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Wire ropes that are fitted to Lifting appliances shall be renewed every four (4) years irrespective of their condition.

All operators shall complete the operational log as per section 12.12 of  Table – 12.

LIFTING TACKLE. All Chains, Wire ropes, Webbing Slings, shackles, Hooks and other Lifting Tackle shall be clearly die-stamped or tagged as appropriate with a unique identification number and a

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certified Safe Working Load. In addition all items shall be ‘colour coded’  in accordance with QP Colour coding scheme applicable at the time of utilization. All Chains, Ropes, Slings and other Lifting Tackle shall be ‘T horoughly Inspected’   by QP approved Certifying Authority at a maximum of 6 monthly intervals. a)

All equipment shall be free from obvious defects and shall be withdrawn from service and destroyed immediately if one or combination of the defects stated below are evident on the equipment.

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c)  No Chains, Ropes, Slings and other Lifting Tackle shall be used beyond the statutory

test period. d)  No ropes or slings shall be used for any lifting operation if the Identification Number 

and SWL tags are not visible / attached. All Chains, Ropes, Slings and other Lifting Tackle shall have a logbook in which the Rigger records the maintenance, safety checks and comments. e)

f) Lateral Hinged Hooks such as SHUR-LOCK SWIVEL HOOKS with positive Locking latch or Lift lock Swivel safety hooks are banned in QP Areas and shall not be used.(Refer QP’s Safety Bulletin for more Information). g) Field fabricated wire rope slings shall not be used. h)

All ropes and slings shall be stored on a suitable and adequate rack after use.

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It shall be remembered that choking a sling or large sling angle reduces the SWL.

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Slings shall NOT be dragged across the floors.

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Any sling passed around a sharp object shall be protected with the use of a softener.

m) Wooden pallets shall not be lifted by crane in QP Areas.  Detailed in section 12.1 of Table 1 & Table 1A is a Wire Rope Sling Capacity Chart   provided for Guidance and Information.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR WEBBING SLINGS (FLAT and ROUND) All Webbing Slings shall a) Be used only in the correct application when no other sling can be used.  b) Be fitted with a label (Laminated type) that gives the following minimum information. •

Working load limit (WLL) and Distinguishing mark(s)

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c) Be stored away from direct sunlight to minimize the effect of Ultraviolet deterioration. d) Be stored on a non-corrodable rack, away from any source of heat. e) Not to be used in knotted or twisted condition. f)  Never repair webbing slings. If any of the following faults are found, the slings shall

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Severe surface chaffing where the faces of the webbing become so worn that the outer   yarns are severed.

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g) Follow the instructions issued by QP Safety Department as a ‘ Safety bulletin’ that  are as follows: Before any usage of Webbing slings at QP operational areas (Offshore and Onshore) by QP, Affiliates and Contractors, a work permit for the job activity shall cover the use of webbing slings where applicable. •

The Rigging supervisor or Permit applicant shall make sure that the said webbing slings are fit for use and suitable for the intended task be fore submitting the Work permit for approval or signature. •

The permit applicant or  Rigging supervisor  shall provide the rigging plan to show intended use for the sling, giving sketch and details of load capacities. This Rigging Plan can be checked generally by focal point. In case of any critical lift QA Dept should review this plan. •

h) Whilst inspecting, the sling should be laid out in good light and examined by rigger  store-keeper over its entire length for: •

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i) Local ocal Suppl upplie iers rs of webbi ebbing ng Sling lingss shall verify verify the material materialss certifica certificates tes issued issued by Manufa Manufactur cturer er and accordin accordingly gly,, the local local Supplie Supplier  r  shall arrange to test a sample for  strength (destructive) to ensure a minimum factor of safety of 7:1 is maintained. The test shall be witnessed & certified by QP approved Certification authority for all types of new webbing slings. Copy of the local manufacturers test certificate shall be accompanied with TPA issued thorough examination certificate for QP-QA department approval.  j) Never colo colour ur code the the Webbing Webbingss with Enamel Enamel or spray spray paint paint directly. directly. Attach Attach a label label or circular disk to indicate the current colour coding system.

FORKLIFTS All Forklifts Forklifts shall comply comply with with the require requiremen ments ts of the specifie specified d ‘Standards’  and the manufacturers operation and maintenance manuals, additionally: n) Forklifts Forklifts shall shall be fitted fitted with with Qatar Qatar Traffic Registered Registered Numbe Numberr plate. o) Forklift Forkliftss shall shall not be drive driven n in Public Public road roadss  p)

Fork Arms shall not be distorted or perforated.

Forklifts shall not be used to lift a load greater than the maximum designed safe working load. q)

Forklifts shall not be used to lift loads unless the pneumatic tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.

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The Inflation pressure for each tyre shall be shown prominently on the lift truck.

All lift trucks shall be fitted with audible warning devices such as Horn, Reverse horn to warn other personnel in the vicinity.

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u) For Forklift kliftss should should be provided provided with with suitable suitable lights lights at the front and and rear if the lift truck  hass to be dr ha driv iven en at ni nig ght or in ar area eass wit ith h in insu suff ffic icie ient nt na natu tura rall or ar arti tifi fici cial al li lig ght ht.. Consideration should be given to fitting a flashing yellow light on the top of the lift truck. All lift truck operations shall be halted where weather conditions are bad enough to adversely affect the performance of the lift truck or expose the operator to danger, for  example excessive wind speed, poor visibility due to midst or fog, lightning or heavy rain.

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w) Petrol and LPG-eng LPG-engined ined lift trucks should should not not be used in areas areas where there is a risk of  of  a flammable vapour, gas or dust concentration being present. x) Bat Battery tery power powered ed lift trucks trucks should should only only be used used where there there is a risk of of a flam flammab mable le vapour, gas or dust concentration being present if they have been suitably protected. y) Die Diesel sel powered powered lift truc trucks ks should should only be use used d in potential potentially ly explosive explosive atmosphe atmospheres res if, in addition to protection of the electrical system, the exhaust is protected against spark  emission, precautions are taken against the intake of flammable mixtures and hot surfaces are protected. z) If an attachmen attachmentt fitted may may alter alter the characteristics characteristics of the lift lift truck, truck, an approved approved TPA TPA,, in consultation with the supplier or manufacturer, should carry out necessary de-rating. aa) Th Thee att attach achme ment ntss sh shou ould ld be se secur curel ely y fa faste stene ned d and care tak taken en to en ensu sure re th that at th thee attachments or securing device do not foul any part of the mast structure during raising or  lowering of the attachment. Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

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Forklifts shall be fully ‘Thoroughly approved Certifying ‘Thoroughly Inspected’  Inspected’   by QP approved  bb) All Forklifts Authority at a maximum intervals of half yearly (6 months) for offshore locations and annually (12 months) for onshore locations. cc) The Safe Working Load (SWL) shall be prominently displayed on all forklifts.

Forklift shall be used beyond its statutory test period. dd)  No Forklift ee) Use of forklifts for for transport of Personnel Personnel is strictly forbidden forbidden ff) All forklifts shall be annually tested to 100 % SWL for offshore and onshore.

LORRY LOADER CRANE Refer to Table 10 & Table 11 for conducting Proof Load Test; annual certification and Maximum pull per line details.

Crane shall be used beyond its statutory test period. a)  No Crane  b)

Cranes shall not be used to transpo transport rt loads, unless they are specifical specifically ly designed for that  purpose.  purpos e.

c)  No crane shall lift any weights above the marked safe working load as per the capacity

chart. crane shall pull or tow the weights d)  No crane e)  No crane shall enter any dangerous Zone without permission and verification of Zone

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Never Never move move the vehicle vehicle with with the Outrig Outrigger ger in extende extended d positio position n Never move move the vehicle with with the boom boom in extended extended or raised raised position position Never move move the vehicle vehicle with the load on on the crane (Pick & carry carry is not allowed allowed)) Never Nev er operate operate the the crane on tyres tyres witho without ut extendin extending g the outrig outriggers gers.. Lorry Loader Loader Crane (Telescopic (Telescopic Boom Boom with/without with/without Winch system) system) - Above Above 5 tons capacity shall be fitted with either Automatic Safe Load Indicator or Indicator  or a device that shows the percentage of the actual loads k) Petrol and LPG-e LPG-engined ngined Lorry loaders loaders should should not be be used in in areas where where there is a risk of  a flammable vapour, gas or dust concentration being present l) All Lorry rry load loadeer Crane raness shall be Proof load tested to 125 % SWL at the selected selected configuration annually. m) Die Diesel sel powered powered Lorry loader loader truc trucks ks should should onl only y be us used ed in potentiall potentially y exp explos losive ive atmospheres atmosp heres if, in addition to protec protection tion of the electrical system, the exhaus exhaustt is protec protected ted against spark emission, precautions are taken against the intake of flammable mixtures and hot surfaces are protected. All lorry loader operations operations shall be halted where weather conditions are bad enough to adversely affect the performance of the lift truck or expose the operator to danger, for  example excessive wind speed, poor visibility due to midst or fog, lightning or heavy rain.

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DIVING OPERATIONS (RELATED TO LIFTING EQUIPMENT) During diving operations the following will apply: Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

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Any crane when used in conjunction with diving operations, shall have an audio alarm and visual device (e.g. mirror) indicating that there is a minimum of three turns of  wire rope left on the hoisting drums.

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Where diving operations are being carried out, ‘Lifting Equipment’  not associated associated with with the diving diving operati operations ons shall not be operate operated d or utilized utilized if diving diving personne personnel, l, or  equipment engaged in or being used for the diving operation, could be struck by any material moving or falling as a result of the use of the ‘Lifting Equipment’.

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During any diving operation where the use of submerged ‘Lifting Equipment’  is require required, d, adequa adequate te and suitab suitable le voice voice commun communicat ication ion betwee between n the diver(s diver(s), ), diving diving supervisor, crane operator and rigger  shall be established.

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During any diving operation where the use of submerged ‘Lifting Equipment’  is require required, d, the ‘lifting ‘lifting equipm equipment’ ent’ shall be adeq adequa uatel tely y and and suita suitabl bly y illum illumin inate ated d or  identifiable to the diver(s). d)

Any item of  ‘Lifting Equipment’ operated or utilized in submerged applications shall be registered in a logbook. e)

On each and every occasion that ‘Lifting Equipment’ is used, they shall be checked for adequacy and suitability, and after each use they shall be washed with fresh water and greased or protected as necessary. The logbook  shall highlight what actions were taken and be signed and dated on each occasion.

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duties of the Diving Diving Superviso Supervisor, r, whose whose g)  None of the above actions relieve the duties responsibility responsibility is to ensure that the ‘Lifting Equipment’  used during each and every dive is safe and adequate for the task.

CONTAINERS All Containers used for transportation of materials, equipment or plant shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable ‘Standards’  and these Regulations.

Each and every onshore/offshore container  shall: a) Have sufficient sufficient strength strength to allow allow loading loading and and unloading unloading from from vehicles vehicles and / or or supply supply vessels offshore operating in a sea state with significant wave height of 6 m and to withstand impact from heavy seas. Protruding parts of the containers such as door handles, hatch cleats etc. shall  be so  placed or or so protected protected that that they do not catch the the lifting set set or other other structures. structures.  b)

Provided with pad eyes designed for a total vertical force of 3 times the Gross weight of the container. The force shall be considered as evenly distributed between “(n-1)” pad eyes where “n” is the actual number of pad eyes.

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Pad eyes shall not protrude outside the boundaries of the container and shall as far as  possible  possib le be designed designed to avoid avoid damage damage from other containers containers.. d)

Door locking devices shall be secured enough against opening of the doors during transport and lifting.

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Door hinges shall be protected against damage from impact loads.

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Provided with adequate number of pad eyes (Four allows for equipment of an uneven load distribution versus mass to be lifted safely) and suitable arrangements for attaching the ‘Lifting sets’ as required. The Container should preferably have the Lifting Set  permanently attached to it. g)

Fitted with Data Plates clearly marked with the Owners ID, Maximum Tare Weight, Safe Working Load, and Maximum Gross Weight rating in Metric Tonnes or Kgs. The Date of Proof Load Test and subsequent inspections &Tests shall be clearly marked on the Data Plate. h)

i) Constructed, loaded and secured so as to prevent accidental displacement of its load. Thoroughly examined and Proof Load Tested by an approved Certifying Authority if repairs to load bearing structure are carried out.

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Area for colour coding shall be clearly marked.

NOTE: Containers built with reference to BS 7072 standard shall be modified to meet the requirements of the new standard BS EN 12079 within a period of three months(Refer clause 3.1) from the date of issue of this regulation. If in any doubt, QAF/6 can be contacted for further information.

All Onshore&Offshore Containers / Skips / Cradles Specific Requirements Every container shall have a) A minimum of Four Lifting Points unless designed for specific purpose  b) Lifting slings at a rating of 1.3 times the specified maximum Gross Weight of the container to which the sling is to be fitted. Wire rope sling legs of at least 13.0-mm diameter with termination fitted with hard thimble eyes on both ends c)

d) Master link (if fitted on the sling) of minimum dimension 270 mm X 140 mm. Shackles fitted with proper locking arrangement to avoid accidental detachment. Hooks shall not be used in place of shackles. e)

The container number  shall be prominently displayed on all sides of the container in characters of a contrasting Colour not less than 75 mm high. For open sided containers it may be necessary to attach panels specifically to carry the container number. f)

The information markings such as Gross weight, Tare weight, and SWL shall be marked in characters of a contrasting Colour not less than 50 mm high on two faces of the container. g)

B) Requirements for ISO Containers ISO Containers employed for transportation of Cargo and Food Stuff to Offshore locations shall be subject to the same requirements as Containers. All ISO Containers having wooden flooring shall not be used for any offshore use. These floors shall  be fabricated from steel, be in good working condition, Hygienic and waterproof. ISO logs shall not be used for offshore use. Container  shall be fitted with approved Pad eyes. Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

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Life Boat and Davit A) DAVITS All davits shall be checked in accordance with the following criteria: Visual and thorough examination at intervals not exceeding Six months. Proof Load Tested to 2 x SWL after construction and repair and every four years. • During Proof Load Test, integrity of davit structure shall be inspected for any deformation or propagation of cracks in the metal. Before and after proof load test structure to be inspected by suitable NDT method •

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Winch shall be ‘Thoroughly Examined’ every 6 months Winch shall be tested at 100% SWL annually. Thorough examination every six months. Proof Load Test every 4 years as per Table 11. The winch speed shall be checked while lowering the lifeboat with load as per  manufacturer’s recommendations. The winch wire rope shall be renewed every four (4) years irrespective of their  condition or as per manufacturer’s recommendations whichever is earlier. Winch limit switch shall be checked during inspection Functioning of winch brake system shall be checked and their condition to be highlighted on the Certificate.

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Lifting points or hooks on the life boat shall be inspected every six months Lifting points or hooks shall be Proof Load Tested to 1.5 X SWL prior to first use and every 4 years.

Gangway Gangways shall be constructed with 4-point lifting Pad Eyes as per standard. The following criteria shall be applied for periodic inspection of Gangways: • •

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Every six months - Visual inspection of Structure, Pad eyes, Gratings and Braces etc. ‘Proof Load Test’ shall be conducted every Four(4) years. The test weights shall be  placed in the Gangway as uniformly distributed load for safe testing. MPI shall be carried out on all Lifting Pad Eyes to ensure free from surface cracks etc. A deflection test shall be carried out by keeping the test weights uniformly distributed over the full length. The deflection recorded at any point shall not exceed 1/500 of its span.

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All Lifts (Passenger and Cargo) shall comply with the requirements of the specified ‘Standards’  and the manufacturer operation and maintenance manuals, and in addition: All Lifts (Passenger and Cargo) shall be fully ‘Inspected’, ‘Function Tested’ and  ‘Witnessed’  by a Corporation approved Certifying Authority at a maximum interval of  half yearly (6 months) for offshore locations and annually (12 months) for onshore locations. a)

The Number of Persons permitted at one time inside the Lift and / or Safe Working Load (SWL) shall be prominently displayed on all Lifts.

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c)  No Lift (Passenger and Cargo) shall be used beyond its statutory test period.

All Lifts (Passenger and Cargo ) shall have a logbook in which the Operator records the maintenance, safety checks and comments relating to the operation. d)

Safety Harness & Fall Arrestors The inspection criteria shall be as follows: Six monthly visual inspections shall be carried out by QP approved Third Party Agencies. Check “Visual Indicator Dial” and ensure the block has not been involved in a •  previous fall or multiple shock loadings. This will be obvious by the amount of red showing on the dial or with other models, the red button being flush) Examine the Saflok top hook and check for any distortion or wear and ensure the • safety latch engages correctly. Examine the top shackle and check for distortion or wear between shackle pin and •  body. Examine complete body casting and check for cracks / impact damage that may affect • the workings of the block. If the block is the retrieval type, ensure the winding handle is still attached. • Pull out the cable and check for broken wires, wear and corrosion. Pay particular  • attention to the portion of wire below the neoprene buffers, as this tends to be a moisture trap. Examine the thimble eye in wire and swivel eye in hook and check for any wear or  • distortion. Examine bottom hook and check for any wear or distortion and ensure safety latch • engages correctly. Examine the webbing on the safety harness and check for any wear or cuts. • Ensure all stitching is intact and metal fittings have not abraded the webbing. • Examine the buckles / clasps etc for any visual damage and ensure it fastens correctly. • TPA and Manufacturer’s issued certificate of conformity or Test certificates shall be • submitted for QP-QA department review and approval. Fall Arrestors to be listed for verification to QA Department. • QP Safety to check the safety Harness & Fall Arrestors prior to use. • NOTE: It is a mandatory requirement to use the full body harness with shock absorbing lanyard in QP operational areas. •

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7.3.17 Stock Loading Ramps a. Lifting posts, hoists, slings, sheaves, and shackles shall be inspected and certified every Six months as in lifting tackle records.  b. Proof Load Test shall be conducted every four years. The test weights that correspond to 150 % of the maximum expected load on the ramp shall be placed in the ramp as uniformly distributed load for safe testing. There shall be no visible permanent deformation after this test. c. The pad eyes shall be tested with 2 X Gross (Empty) weight of the ramp and MPI shall  be carried out on all pad eyes. d. Proof load test of the ramp every 4 years or after major alteration / repair to 150 % of  maximum expected load. e. SWL shall be clearly marked on the ramp. f. If the Loading ramps forms a part of the vessel, the appropriate marine classification societies are responsible for the issue of a certificate of Inspection for their satisfactory use.

7.3.18 Garnet Jumbo Bags a) All Garnet jumbo bags shall be transported to offshore or onshore locations only through the certified steel pallets or specially fabricated certified baskets.  b) All Jumbo Bags shall be stored in a place where there are no direct sunlight effects. c)  No Jumbo bags shall be allowed to be re-used. d) All Jumbo bags shall be kept away from the water contacts.

7.3.19 Man Riding or Personnel Baskets All Man Riding Baskets used for transportation of people shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable’ Standards’  and these Regulations. Each and every Basket shall comply with the requirements of the specified ‘Standards’, in addition to the following: a)

The floor of the man basket shall be of non-slip steel plate construction to avoid any slippage and shall support a minimum of 50 Kgs distributed load per square foot.

 b) Constructed with 4 “ high toe board around the basket. c) Provided with Midrail halfway between the top of the toe board and Handrail. d) Provided with Handrail at a height of atleast 1 M from the basket floor level. e)

A solid cover plate or expanded metal with no openings larger than 12.5 mm shall be  provided from Midrail to toe board to avoid any objects falling from the basket.

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Constructed with a door that when used shall swing inward for opening and equipped with a positive locking system.

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The height of the basket shall be established in such a way that there is enough headroom  provided for the occupants to stand upright on the platform.

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Provided with pad eyes designed for a total vertical force of 3 times the Gross weight of  the container. The force shall be considered as evenly distributed between “(n-1)” pad eyes where “n” is the actual number of pad eyes.

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Pad eyes shall not protrude outside the boundaries of the basket and shall as far as  possible be designed to avoid damage from other containers.

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Door locking devices shall be adequately secured to prevent opening of the doors during transport and lifting.

k) Ensure that the snag resistant Tag line is properly fitted. l)

Door hinges shall be protected against damage from impact loads.

m) Provided with adequate pad eyes and suitable arrangements for attaching the ‘Lifting sets’ as required. The man basket should preferably have the Lifting Set permanently attached to it. n) Fitted with Data Plates clearly marked with the Owners ID, Maximum Tare Weight, Safe Working Load, Gross Weight in Metric Tonnes and Date of Proof Load Test, visual examination date. o)

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The basket shall be marked prominently with the maximum number of Persons permitted in addition to the Safe Working Load (SWL).

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The total number of personnel occupying the basket platform shall not exceed the number designated.

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The crane that is being used for transporting the personnel shall be equipped with an Anti-two block safety device.

The inspection criteria shall be as follows: a)

All Man Riding Baskets shall be inspected by QP approved Certifying Authority at a maximum interval of 6 months.

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All permanently installed lifting tackle shall be examined visually for their integrity. Wire rope slings shall be free from corrosion, kinks, bends, broken wires, bird caging and crushing etc.

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The basket door  shall be examined for structural integrity and correct operation of hinges and positive latches.

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The company appointed person should perform a routine inspection of the basket prior to each use. The routine inspection shall consist of visual examination of the following components for wear, corrosion, distortion, mechanical damage, cracks and cleanliness etc.

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The basket shall be proof load tested to 3 X Gross weight of the unit and the load applied shall be of uniformly distributed.

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7.3.20 Offshore Personnel Transfer Net A) INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS All personnel transfer nets used at offshore locations for transportation of personnel shall  be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable ’   Standards’  and these Regulations. Each and every offshore personnel transfer net inspection criteria shall be as follows: • • • • •

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Any offshore facility making personnel transfers with a personnel carrier should have a written procedure for this task. A pre-use inspection shall be conducted prior to any personnel carrier transfer  Cranes assigned to personnel lifting duties shall be suitable for this purpose as per API RP 2D. Crane operators assigned to personnel lifting duties shall be certified and competent to  perform this task. A snag resistant tag line shall be fixed to all personnel carriers. An anti-spin device shall be fixed between the load line and the upper master link. The anti-spin device shall be of a sufficient capacity to support the personnel carrier  application. Crane hooks used for personnel transfers shall have a positive locking latch. Only approved personnel carriers shall be used for lifting personnel as per API RP 2D. Personnel carriers shall not be used as a workbasket. Only a limited amount of light personal luggage is permitted inside the carrier when  personnel are being transferred. Personnel carriers shall not be used in bad weather conditions that the qualified person considers to be unsafe.

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Before any attempt is made to lift personnel with a carrier, clear instructions shall be given to all persons involved.  No person suffering from acute seasickness or vertigo shall be transported by personnel carrier. All personnel riding on personnel carrier  shall wear an approved life vest. All personnel riding on a personnel carrier  shall stand on the outer rim, evenly spaced and adjacent to a sidewall opening in the netting, facing inward. Passenger’s forearms shall be interlocked on inside of sidewall netting. If crane operator’s view of the primary signalmen is obstructed, the personnel carrier  shall not be moved until alternative communication or signal devices are placed in service. A designated primary landing Zone should be marked in a safe area as determined by a  job Hazard Analysis. The crane operator refuses to lift any person who does not comply with the operator’s instructions. An experienced escort shall be provided for persons who are not confidant performing a  personnel carrier transfers. Injured, ill, or unconfident persons shall ride in a sitting position, on the inside of the  personnel carrier, with a qualified person as an escort.

7.3.21 MOBILE OR MOVABLE JACKS AND ASSOCIATED LIFTING EQUIPMENT All mobile or movable jacks for raising and lowering the loads shall  be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable ’ Standards’  and these Regulations. • •

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The direction of motion shall be identified by symbols or words and shall be attached to the control device or immediately alongside it. The lift pad shall have a rough surface or be designed in such a way to counteract any tendency of the load to slip off. The jacks shall be designed to work at a rated load in a temperature range of –20 0 C to + 500 C. All Jacks shall be fully ‘Thoroughly Inspected’, by QP approved Certifying Authority at a maximum interval of 6 months for offshore locations and annually (12 months) for  onshore locations. The Safe Working Load (SWL) shall be prominently displayed on all Jacks.  No jacks shall be used beyond its statutory test period.

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This clause specifies the minimum requirements to be met for the execution of Heavy and Critical Lifts. The Lifting Operation shall be planned and performed taking into account all foreseeable risks. A) General Guidelines for Planning Heavy and Critical Lifting Operations.

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Every Lifting operation involving lifting equipment is properly planned by a competent  person, appropriately supervised and carried out in a safe manner. The person planning the operation shall have adequate practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of planning lifting operations. The plan shall address the risks identified by the risk assessment and identify the resources required, the procedures and the responsibilities so that any lifting operation is carried out safely. The plan shall ensure that the lifting equipment remains safe for the range of lifting operations for which the equipment might be used. Proper planning of lifting operations is a combination of two parts: Initial planning to ensure that lifting equipment is provided which is suitable for the range of tasks that it will have to carry out and planning of individual lifting operations so that they can be carried out safely with the lifting equipment provided. The factors to be considered during initial planning are as follows  The load to be lifted, its weight, shape, center of gravity, availability of lifting  points etc.  Where the load is presently positioned and where it will be positioned after the lifting operation  How often the lifting equipment will be used to carry out the task   The environment in which the lifting equipment will be used  The personnel available and their knowledge, training and experience. The plan shall address the various weather conditions that could have an effect on the integrity of the equipment or expose persons to danger which may mean that lifting operations have to be stopped, e.g. excessive wind speed, poor visibility due to mist or  fog, lightning, heavy rain, sea state etc. The plan shall ensure that you have adequate site access and egress for the lifting equipment. You should also consider whether there would be sufficient space to safely  position and install the equipment, for example to put out any outriggers. The plan shall have measures in place that address the risks arising from proximity hazards. Ensure that where persons are lifted by lifting equipment primarily designed for lifting loads other than persons, the control position of the lifting equipment is manned at all times. Ensure that persons being lifted on such equipment have a reliable means of  communication with the equipment operator or some other responsible person. Ensure that the person in control of the lifting operation and the person being lifted are able to communicate effectively with each other. Ensure that in the event of failure of the lifting equipment that the persons being lifted are not exposed to danger and a reliable means of rescue is available.

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Cranes over 10 years of age shall not be used for any Heavy / critical lift operations unless, in co-ordination with QP-FQAD (QAF/6) and on a case-by-case basis, it is mutually agreed by all parties that this requirement may be waived. A formal approved procedure for erection of Fly jib assembly and its associated activities and siting of the crane at site. A checklist shall be made available to verify the crane erection and siting in various configurations in accordance with the approved procedures. A company appointed or independent third party competent person shall witness the crane erection and siting according to the approved procedures and manufacturer’s instructions. The checklist shall be completed and signed by the competent person and submitted to the concerned authority (QAF/6 & QP Safety) for their approval. The characteristics of load and method of Rigging. The position of the Crane, load during and after the Operation A sketch shall be prepared to scale, detailing the stages and sequence of Operation. (Details of the Operation in Plan and Elevation, on a minimum A3 sized paper is  preferable) Relevant calculations supporting the safety limits of Operation considering the effects of  Dynamic Loading and weather conditions, Special Instructions for handling of the Equipment supplied by the Manufacturer  The ground conditions, leveling, and compacting if necessary, Clear identification and defining of the responsibilities for various activities. A Lifting Team comprising Site Engineer, Lifting / Rigging Superintendent, Crane Operator, Rigger, Signaler and a Safety Officer are essential for the Operation. A Crane Operator  shall not be placed in charge of the Lifting Operation.

7.4.2 Lifting operations are classed as Heavy and Critical Lift if any one of the following conditions applies. The load Dimensions are over sized, of  complex shape or where Third Party Consultant for the Project raises a concern.  b) All lifts that exceed 75 % of the maximum lifting capacity of the cranes in as-rigged configuration. c) All lifts that exceed 50 tonnes in weight in Offshore & Onshore applications where there are fewer hazards. d) All Lifts that exceed 10 tonnes in weight in Offshore & Onshore live plant areas e) All lifts with the height of lift more than 40 Meter in offshore & onshore applications . f) All Lifts requiring use of more than one Crane simultaneously. g) All Equipment made of thin / fragile members susceptible to deformation during lifting. h) Lifting in close vicinity of live plant where lifting operation can endanger the safety of the plant. i) All lifts where safety is at risk, which is a concern raised by QP Safety or the responsible authorities a)

The Following documents shall be submitted to QP QA Dept. (QAF/6) for approval prior to undertaking the Operation, at least seven working days (7 days) in advance a) Lifting Plan or procedure covering all aspects that is outlined in Section 7.4.1 Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

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Certificates for the Cranes, Lifting accessories, Crane Operator, Rigging supervisor  and Riggers c) CV’s of the personnel’s, who are involved in Lifting operations d) A clear copy of the crane capacity chart e) Drawings / Documents relating to the Equipment / Load to be handled

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Heavy & Critical Lifts at QP -Live Plant areas in Offshore and Onshore. Critical Lifts Operations shall be approved on a Case-by-Case basis in consultation with QP Quality Assurance Department. A complete package of the proposed Lifting Operation,  prepared by the Contractor, as identified in Clause-7.4.1, shall be submitted to QA Department for approval. The Lifting Equipment utilized at Live Plant area shall comply with the following criteria:

a) Shall have a valid TPA issued Proof Load and Thorough Examination certificate.  b) Shall ensure that condition of Breaks and Clutches of Crane are verified to 100% of  its SWL, maximum pull per line as per Manufacturer documentation / Load chart, and details of test shall be clearly specified in the certificate. c) A company appointed or independent third party competent persons shall witness the crane erection and siting according to the approved procedures and manufacturer’s instructions. The checklist shall be completed and signed by the competent person and submitted to QAF/6 & QP Safety for their approval. d) A dummy or SWL test at as rigged configuration , shall be performed by the QP approved TPA after the successful erection of the crane at the operational site and witnessed by the QP QA representative. e) The Operator shall be certified and competent to operate the crane in a safe manner  and briefed about the operation, method of lifting. f) Rigger personnel shall be certified and competent to carry out rigging activities in safe manner. g) The Rigging supervisor or site Engineer In-charge is responsible for taking decisions for heavy and critical lift.

INSPECTION FREQUENCIES The mandatory QP specific inspection frequency intervals pertaining to all ‘Lifting   Equipment’ are summarized in Table 8 for Offshore and Table 9 for Onshore. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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All lifting equipment shall be fully ‘Inspected and Certified’  by an approved Certifying Authority before being put into service, and at all subsequent periodic inspections. QP’s specified Inspection frequency requirements are: •

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For all lifting appliances the first and all subsequent inspections shall include all functional tests, overload and safety tests. Periodic inspection of  ‘Lifting Equipment’ shall also include the following: A thorough ‘ Inspection’  of all components

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In the event of a ‘major repair’  the periodic inspection shall include a thorough ‘Inspection’  of all internal parts and components after dismantling, and is to be complimented by a ‘Proof Load Test’ 

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All lifting tackle shall be subjected to testing with a ‘ P roof Load’  or ‘ Breaking Strength Test’ before being put into service. (As per  Table: 11 and relevant standards) The first inspection for all ‘Lifting Tackle’  shall be performed at the Vendor, Manufacturer or Factory premises and shall consist of a ‘Proof Load Test’  or ‘ braking  strength test’  and ‘Inspection’  after the test, witnessed and certified by an approved Certification Authorities. •

The subsequent Lifting tackle Frequency of inspection shall be six (6) months in every case. •

All subsequent periodic inspections shall include a thorough visual examination that will be complemented by a ‘Proof Load Test’  when repairs or modifications have been conducted. These shall be witnessed and certified by an approved Certifying Authority. •

All ‘Lifting Tackle’  shall be subjected to ‘ Inspection’  by a competent Rigger, each and every time it is used. Where, in the opinion of the Rigger, it is unsafe for use that item will be immediately removed from the work-site. •

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All ‘ Lifting Appliances’ shall be inspected and function tested by a competent operator for  correct functioning (special attention shall be paid to safety systems) at intervals not exceeding seven (7) days. Where the ‘Lifting Appliance’  is subject to infrequent use, it shall be inspected and function tested by a competent operator before each occasion on which it is used.

PROOF LOADS FOR SPECIFIC LIFTING EQUIPMENT (Table 11) The table specifies the proof load requirements for specific type of Lifting Equipment.

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These Lifting Equipment shall be Proof Load tested Initially/ before being put into use and after Re-installation at the site.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR PAD EYES 7.8.1

Permanent Pad Eyes - All permanent pad-eyes shall be tested to two times Safe Working Load or proportionately to the safe working load of any lifting appliances that are  permanently attached to those pad eyes

Temporary Pad Eyes - The requirement for proof load testing of temporary pad eyes including pad eyes intended for the lifting of offshore jackets, modules, etc., can be waived  provided the concerned QP department or the contractor can demonstrate that the pad eyes have been designed, fabricated, installed and inspected (NDT examination) in accordance with QP Specification for the Fabrication, Installation and Erection of Offshore Structures ES-S-20 and that a functional test is carried out wherever practical.

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TESTING EQUIPMENT Test Weights Test weights shall be calibrated and certified by an approved certifying authority and inspected every 6 months. The Inspection criteria are as follows. •

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Water bags shall be tested at 100 % SWL and certified by QP Approved TPA, before being  put into use and inspected every 6 months.

PROOF TEST MACHINE CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION. Criteria for Proof test machine calibration and verification shall be but is not limited to the following as a minimum requirement: •

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The proof test machine or Tensile Test machine shall be calibrated by a recognized and approved laboratory and witnessed by a QP approved certifying authority. The calibration of the machine shall  be verified at not more than twelve monthly intervals. The certificates of calibration and verification shall be displayed adjacent to the machine. In addition the machine shall also be marked with the lower limit of verification, i.e. the smallest force that can be applied by the machine for test purposes. The verification of the machine shall be executed using equipment that itself has been calibrated and verified. The minimum grade of accuracy shall be as per the ‘Applicable standards’.

7.9.5 NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING REQUIREMENTS  NDT Requirement shall be applied to all Lifting Equipment such as Crane, forklift, Container, skip, Basket, pallets etc., But Not to be limited for both Qatar Petroleum and Contractor Equipment.  NDT/Additional inspection if required shall be at the Discretion of the Third party Inspector.

CONTRACTOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS In the case of Projects and upon award of Contracts, the Contractor  shall submit Lifting Equipment and operators Certificates along with a duly completed LEOR 01 form to QP Project Manager/Coordinator for review and to obtain the approval from QP-QA department  prior to commencing operations. Only upon QP-QA department review and authorized approval, the Contractor can mobilize the Equipment and Operators to commence the Project Lifting activities. A copy of the ‘Notice Of Intention To Utilize Contractor Lifting Equipment’  form (LEOR01) is detailed at the end of these Regulations in section 13.0

Contractor Lifting Equipment (other than Projects) Prior to commencing operations at any QP-location, contractor  shall submit relevant Lifting Equipment TPA issued certificates for QP-QA department’s review and approval .

Contractor’s Lifting Equipment Operators & Riggers

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Prior to commencing lifting operations at any QP location, the competency of contractor’s Lifting Equipment Operators and Riggers shall be verified and TPA issued certificates shall  be submitted to QP-QA department for review and approval.

Contract Documents When issuing a contract or service order, the Company Representative will attach with the contract a copy of the Safety Policy and Lifting Equipment Regulations. Upon award of the contract, the contractor  shall seek the advice of the QA department on the applicable Colour  coding for the period of contract.

Contractor’s Obligation The contractor  shall ensure that lifting equipment and Operators / Riggers comply fully with QP Lifting Equipment regulation and QP corporate safety policy. •

Contractor  shall have in place a Quality Management System (QMS) that shall incorporate the requirements of QP-Lifting Equipment Regulations. (Refer to Clause- 8 of this regulation for more details) •

Onsite Surveys QP Safety officers will carry out checks on contractor’s equipment to ensure that uncertified, out of date and un-identified lifting equipment are not in use. Any such Equipment shall be immediately removed from service and quarantined until the discrepancies noted are rectified.

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A Contractor working for QP shall establish an approved Quality Management System that shall address the requirements of QP-Lifting Equipment Regulations for effective implementation and safe working practices at any QP-operational area .

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Contractor  shall recognize the need for implementing the Regulations through their Quality System. As a minimum the Quality System shall identify and implement the following activities related to Lifting Equipment: a)  b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i)

Responsibility and Authority Procedures for Implementing the Regulations Purchasing and Hiring Control Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Control of Nonconformity Corrective and Preventive Actions Handling, Storage, Preservation, Receipt and Issue Management of Heavy and Tandem Lifts Quality Records

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QP reserves the right to conduct system audits on all Contractors for verifying compliance to the Regulations during contract period. Prior notice for such Audits shall  be given by QP. The Contractor  shall, when requested by QP Auditor, provide the required documents or assistance necessary to facilitate the success of the audit . Reference Documents for Audits shall be Lifting Equipment Regulations • Contractor’s own Quality System / Procedures • Applicable Standard for Equipment / Personnel • ISO 9000 Series Standard for Auditing • The Auditors shall report negative audit findings to the Contractor in the form of Corrective Action Requests (CAR) for immediate Corrective Action. Audit findings shall be treated as confidential. A Follow up Audit will be conducted at an agreed date, for verification of the Corrective actions wherein the Auditor will close out all satisfactorily completed CARs. QP Auditors will conduct periodic Surveillance Audits on the Contractor to monitor  continued compliance to these Regulations. Where Major Non-compliance with the requirements of these Regulations or associated ‘Standards’ are identified, the Contractor  shall be required to stop all work associated with the item (s) of ‘Lifting Equipment’ and shall be required to rectify the non-compliance to the satisfaction of the Auditor / QP prior to recommencing any operation.

FOR QATAR PETROLEUM / AFFILIATES Audits on QP Department shall also be conducted in the same manner as in Clause 9.1 in consultation with the respective Department Heads and affiliates. QUERIES. Any queries relating to the content, extent, interpretation and application of these Regulations should be directed to:

Manager Quality Assurance (QA) Facilities Quality Assurance Department Building No: 5, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha, Qatar Telephone:

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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (QAF/6) Facilities Quality Assurance Department Building No. 5, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha Telephone:

4402495

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4291067

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5537805

ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS The objective of Accident or Incident reporting and Investigation is to prevent similar or  associated accidents occurring in future. In the event of any personnel injury to any of the Contractor personnel, loss or damage to the services, materials, supplies, equipment supplied by either QP or contractor and any third  party Lifting Equipment that resulted in personnel injury to any employee shall be reported immediately to the concerned QP Representative by completing the Accident Report Form. Further In-depth investigation shall be carried out within 24 hours by Contractor  representative and forwarded to concerned QP representative and copied to Head of Safety & Fire (SF).

All matters relating to the ‘Lifting Equipment’ accidents or incidents shall be reported to: Manager Safety Safety Department Safety, Quality and Environment Group Building No: 17, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha, Qatar Telephone:

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In addition to above, please deal with: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (QAF/6) Facilities Quality Assurance Department Building No. 5, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha, Qatar Telephone No:

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STANDARD TABLES. CAPACITY CHART FOR WIRE ROPE SLINGS – STEEL CORE TABLE-1 (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES) Sling (mm)

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CAPACITY CHART FOR WIRE ROPE SLINGS – FIBRE CORE TABLE-1-A (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES) Sling (mm)

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CAPACITIY CHART FOR ALLOY GRADE 80 CHAIN SLINGS TABLE-2 (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES) DIAMETER OF LINK IN ‘MM’ 7 8 10 13 16 19 22 23 26 32 36 40 45

SINGLE ENDLESS LEG 1.5 2.25 2.0 3.0 3.2 4.8 5.4 8.1 8.0 12.0 11.5 17.2 15.5 23.25 16.9 25.3 21.6 32.4 32.0 48.0 40.0 63 50.0 80 63.0 100 RATED AT 00

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NOTE: The above Safe Working Load Limits apply only to normal conditions of use in straight configurations and equally loaded legs and are based on the “Uniform Load Method of  Rating”. Never exceed the Manufacturer’s recommended Safe Working Load Limits.

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CAPACITY CHART FOR ROUND SLINGS (BS EN 1492-2:2000) TABLE-4 (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES) No of  stripes on a sling

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Size of the shackle (Body X pin Dimension) (Sizes are in Inches) 3/16 X ¼ ¼ X 5/16 5/16 X 3/8 3/8 X 7/16 7/16 X ½ ½ X 5/8 5/8 X ¾ ¾ X 7/8 7/8 X 1 1 X 1-1/8 1-1/8 X 1-1/4 1-1/4 X 1-3/8 1-3/8 X 1-1/2 1-1/2 X 1-5/8 1-3/4 X 2 2 X 2-1/4 2-1/2 X 2-3/4 3 X 3-1/4 3-1/2 X 3-3/4

SWL (Tonnes) 0.33 0.5 0.75 1 1.5 2 3.25 4.75 6.5 8.5 9.5 12 13.5 17 25 35 55 85 120

CAPACITY CHART FOR EYEBOLTS THAT CONFORM TO BS 4278 TABLE-6 (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES) Nominal Diameter  (mm) 12 16 18 20 22 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 52 56 64 70 Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

SWL (Vertical) SWL (Vertical) 1968 pattern 1984 pattern 320 Kg 400 Kg 630 kg 800 Kg 1.0 t ------1.25 t 1.6 t 1.6 t -------2.0 t 2.5 t 2.5 t -------3.2 t 4.0 t 4.0 t -------5.0 t 6.3 t 6.3 t -------------8.0 t 8.0 t -------------10.0 t 10.0 t 12.5 t 12.5 t 16.0 t 16.0 t 20.0 t 20.0 t ------Page 64 of 75 Custodian Dept.: FQAD

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APPROXIMATE DENSITY OF COMMON MATERIALS TABLE-7 (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES) Materials  Aluminium Brass Bronze Copper Iron Lead Oil Paper Steel Water Wood (Average) Concrete Bricks

Density Kg/m3 2725 8350 8650 8820 7690 11350 810 1130 7850 1025 800 2250 1950

Density Lbs/ft3 170 520 540 550 480 708 50 70 490 64 50 150 130

TABLE - 8: OFFSHORE LIFTING EQUIPMENT: FREQUENCIES FOR TESTING/INSPECTION

LIFTING EQUIPMENT TYPE

FREQUENCY FOR PROOF LOAD TEST

1

Lifting Tackle; •

Chains, wire ropes etc

•

Rings, links, hooks, shackles, pulley  blocks, eyebolts, swivels, snatch blocks

•

INSPECTION

On initial supply.

Every months

six

(6)

Every months

six

(6)

Every months

six

(6)

•

After substantial alteration or major  repair. •

At the Discretion of the Surveyor 

•

On initial supply.

•

Every Four (4) years.

•

Beam and plate clamps, pallets and cargo nets.

2

•

Waste skips, tool boxes, containers,  baskets etc. •

Lifting beams / Spreader bar,Gang

ways •

3

Support structures or scaffold steel structures for Worker Access platforms

Lifting Appliances; •

Pedestal Cranes, Mobile & EOT Cranes, Forklift’s, tower cranes.

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After substantial alteration or major  repair. •

At the Discretion of the Surveyor 

•

On initial supply.

•

Every four (4) years.

•

After

Reinstallation,

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Wall/pillar cranes, derricks & davits

•

Winches, hoist (air & electric), crabs, telfer hoist •

Mobile or Movable associated lifting equipment

jacks

alteration or major repair. •

At the Discretion of the Surveyor 

•

On initial supply.

and

•

Vehicle lifts or Hoists, Powered working platforms, loading ramps etc •

Chain blocks, Tirfors, pull lifts, trolleys

4

•

Runway beams, pad eyes, gin pole and gin wheels

5

•

Lifts - (Passenger or goods)

•

After Reinstallation, alteration or major repair.

Every months

six

(6)

Every months

six

(6)

Every months

six

(6)

Substantial

•

At the Discretion of the Surveyor 

•

After initial installation.

•

Every four (4) years.

•

After substantial alteration or major  repair.

6

•

Life Boat Winches, Life Boat Lifting Points, Davits & Support Structure for  Escape Capsule and Life Rafts

•

At the Discretion of the Surveyor 

•

On initial supply.

•

Every four (4) years

•

After Reinstallation, alteration or major repair. •

Substantial

At the Discretion of the Surveyor 

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All Lifting Tackle; •

Chains and wire ropes.

•

Rings, links, hooks, shackles, swivels, blocks, snatch blocks. •

•

On initial supply.

Every six months

(6)

Every six months

(6)

•

eyebolts,

After substantial alteration or  major repair. •

At the Surveyor 

Beam and plate clamps, frames, pallets,

Discretion

of

the

Lifting beams & cargo nets.

2

•

Waste skips, tool boxes, containers, baskets,

etc.

•

On initial supply.

•

Every Four (4) years.

•

After substantial alteration or  major repair. •

At the Surveyor 

3

Lifting Appliances;

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Discretion

of

the

On initial supply.

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•

Pedestal Cranes, Mobile Cranes, Forklift’s, tower cranes.

Every four (4) years.

•

After reinstallation, substantial alteration or major repair 

•

Overhead traveling cranes, Wall/pillar cranes, derricks

•

At the Surveyor 

•

Winches, hoist (air & electric), crabs, telfer  hoist, Powered working platforms, Vehicle lifts or  Hoists etc.

discretion

of

the

•

Mobile or Movable jacks and associated lifting equipment

4

•

Runway beams, pad eyes, gin pole and gin wheels

• •

After reinstallation, substantial alteration or major repair  •

At the Surveyor 

5

Chain blocks, Tirfors, pull lifts, trolleys.

Every twelve (12) months

On initial supply.

Discretion

•

On initial supply.

•

Every Four (4) years

of

the

Every six months

(6)

•

After Substantial alteration or  major repair  •

At the Surveyor 

6

•

Lifts - Passenger or goods

Discretion

of

•

After initial installation.

•

Every Four (4) years.

the

Every twelve (12) months

•

After substantial alteration or  major repair. •

At the Surveyor.

Discretion

of

the

TABLE – 10: % OF MAX PULL / LINE FOR TESTING WINCHES, AND VERIFICATION OF HOISTING / BRAKE / CLUTCH AND HOLDING LOAD CAPABILITY.

Offshore based – Winches installed on S.No

Description

Period of   verification Annual

%Max Pull /line

1.

Offshore Platform and Rigs

2. 3.

Vessel and Barges – used for lifting Annual  purpose Pedestal Cranes Annual

100% SWL

4.

Overhead Traveling Crane

100% SWL

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Davits (Winches with Chain Blocks)

Annual

100% SWL

6.

Davits (Winches –Electrical)

Annual

100% SWL

7.

Davits (Winches – Hydraulic and Annual Pneumatic) Derrick Cranes Annual

100% SWL

Pillar Cranes (Winches with Chain Annual Block) Pillar Cranes (Winches – Air and Annual Pneumatic) Pillar Cranes (Winches – Electric) Annual

100% SWL

8. 9. 10. 11.

100% SWL

100% SWL 100% SWL

Onshore based - Winches installed on S.No

Description

1.

Side Boom

Period of   verification Annual

%Max Pull /line

2.

Self Loader (Hydraulic)

Annual

125% SWL

3.

Lorry Loader

Annual

125% SWL

4.

Cranes – Mobile

Annual

100% SWL

5.

Cranes – Overhead Traveling

Annual

100% SWL

6.

Cranes – Davit

Annual

100% SWL

125% SWL

TABLE – 11: PROOF LOAD TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS LIFTING EQUIPMENT. S/No 1

Lifting Equipment Type •

•

2

Proof Load Requirement

Chain & Wire Rope Slings Rings, Links, Hooks, Shackles Swivels, Eye Bolts, •

SWL up to 25 tonnes

•

SWL above 25 tonnes

Single Sheave Blocks

2 X SWL 1.22 X SWL +20 tonnes 4 x SWL (Line pull)

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3

Proof Load Requirement

Multiple Sheave Blocks With •

SWL Not Exceeding 25 Tonnes

SWL Exceeding 25 Tonnes But  Not Exceeding 160 Tonnes

•

•

SWL Exceeding 160 Tonnes

2 X SWL 0.933 X SWL + 27 Tonnes

1.1 X SWL

4

Beam Clamps

1.5X SWL

5

Beam Trolleys

1.5 X SWL

6

Chain Blocks Manual hoist

1.5 X SWL

7

Chain Hooks & Fittings Grade 80

2.0 X SWL

8

Chain Slings Grade 80

2.0 X SWL

9

Davits Blocks & Associated

2.5 X SWL

10

Davits / Lifting points / Life boat / Winches

Davit – 2 x SWL Winch – 1.5 x SWL Life boat – 1.1 x SWL

11

Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes

1.25 X SWL

12

Fabricated pad eyes and clamps

3.0 X SWL

13

Forklift trucks

1.25 X SWL

14

Lever Hoists (Pull Lifts)

1.5 X SWL

15

Lifts Personnel and Goods

1.25 X SWL

16

17

Lifting beams/ spreaders beams with •

SWL up to 10 tonnes

2 X SWL

•

SWL 10 tonnes up to 160 tonnes

1.04 X SWL + 9.6 tonnes

•

SWL above 160 tonnes

1.1 X SWL

Mobile Work Platforms

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18

Pedestal Crane (Classification by marine)

1.25 X SWL

19

Plate Clamps

2.0 X SWL

20

Hoists Powered (Electric)

1.25 X SWL

21

Hoists Powered (Pneumatic)

1.25 X SWL

22

Runway Beams

1.25 X SWL

23

Tirfors with wire rope

1.5 X SWL

Wire ropes for Tirfors with end connection

2.0 X SWL

24

Winch (Davit)

1.25 X SWL

25

Winch (Manual)

1.25 X SWL

26

Winch (Man- riding)

1.50 X SWL

27

Winch (Pneumatic)

1.25 X SWL

28

Gang Way

2.5 X SWL

29

Wire Rope

Tested to destruction

30

All size containers

2.5 x Gross Weight

Work Baskets, Skips, Cargo Containers 31

(As per BS

Vehicle lifts or Hoists

EN 12079: 1999)

1.15 X SWL (Dynamic Test) 1.5 X SWL (Static Test)

32

Mobile or Movable Jacks and associated lifting equipment

1.25 X SWL (Dynamic Test)

33

Man riding Basket

3 X Gross Weight

TABLE –12: DAILY OR EVERY SHIFT CHANGE CRANE CHECK LIST. Equipment Description:

INITIAL CHECKS Access Ladders, Hatches and Walkways Gratings and Deck-plates Machinery House Operators Cabin Windscreen Windscreen Wipers Doc. File No.: QP-REG-Q-001-Rev-3

Identification No.:

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PRE-START CHECKS Boom Chords and Lacings Pendants and Hook blocks Wire Ropes and Terminations Machinery guards Oil, Fuel and Coolant PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Air/Oil Pressure All Controls, including Brakes Boom Radius Cut-Out/Alarms Hook Block Cut Out Alarm Brake/Clutch Linings SAFE LOAD INDICATOR Audible/Visual Alarms Load Radius Chart Weight Displayed COMMUNICATION VHF/UHF Radios Rigger  Crane Signal Charts OTHER ACTIVITIES/CONDITIONS Within Crane Radius General Activities Site condition

Wind/Sea State/Visibility SAFETY EQUIPMENT/FEATURES Fire Extinguisher  Floodlights and Aviation Lights BA Set Lifejacket

Check for damage Check condition Check Condition and Security Check In Place and Secure Check levels  In Safe operating Range Check for Safe Operation Check for Safe Operation Check for Safe Operation Check for Contamination Check Operation  Displayed in Cab and Legible Check Accuracy Test Transmission  Discuss Hand Signals  Displayed in cab and Legible Confirm No Conflict - (i.e. Power-lines)  Radio Silence, Helicopter Operations, Wireline Activities, Other Cranes Outrigger to be checked for support area and additional support to be provided  where necessary Within Limits  Available and In-Service Check Working  Stowed In Cab Stowed In Cab

TABLE –13: SAMPLE CRANE CERTIFICATE AND ANEEXTURE. C ER TI FI CA TE O F T ES T A ND T HO RO UG H E XA MI NA TI ON O F C RA NE & L IF T IN G E QU I PM EN T

CERTIFICATE NO:

DATE OF TEST AND EXAMINATION

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OF EQUIPMENT:

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PLACE OF SURVEY:

REFERENCE STANDARD

SURVEY REQUESTED BY:

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT:

Maximum Capacity

No of Falls

No of Sheaves

Single Line pull Capacity Maximum Capacity at Rigged Configuration MANUFACTURER DETAILS / SERIAL NO / YEAR OF MAKE

OWNER INVENTORY TAG NO:

LICENCE PLATE NO: LAST PROOF LOAD TEST CERTIFICATE NO & DATE:

DESCRIPTION OF TEST AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION (1)

LENGTH OF JIB (2)

DATE OF NEXT PROOF LOAD TEST DUE ON:

RADIUS (3)

PROOF LOAD (4)

SWL/PAYLOAD (5)

DATE OF NEXT THOROUGH EXAMINATION DUE ON:

COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATION

THE CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT AS RECORDED IN THE ANNEX ENCLOSED STAMP NAME OF THE SURVEYOR

COUNTER SIGNATURE

DESIGNATION

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No

ANNEX TO CERTIFICATE NO:

DATE OF EXAMINATION

XXX

DD/MMM/YYYY

DESCRIPTION

CONDITION

Safe Load Indicator system (type, model, serial No and 1 condition).

.

2 Hoisting limiter or Anti-two Block system 3 Boom structure (No of sections, length, construction) 4 Counterweights Details (Total weights) 5 Main Hoist wire rope Details (Size, construction, grade etc)  Auxiliary Hoist wire rope Details (Size, construction, grade 6 etc) 7 Main Boom Hoist Cylinder or Luffing arrangement

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No DESCRIPTION CONDITION / REMARKS 1 Outriggers/Crawlers 2 Level Indicator 3 Operators cabin 4 Duty chart in Cabin 5 Telescopic Boom wear Pads 6 Telescopic cylinder  7 Boom Head sheaves Specify No of sheaves 8 Hook block sheaves Specify No of sheaves 9 Fly Jib structure No of Sections/range 10 Boom Chords & Lacings 11 Boom pins 12 Main Hoist winch 13 Auxiliary hoist winch 14 Braking / Holding 15 Main Hoist hook Block Specify S/no & capacity 16 Auxiliary Hoist Hook Block Specify S/no & capacity 17 Rooster sheave/Head ache ball Specify Capacity 18 Wire rope - termination Specify wedge or thimble 19 Pendent rope/bar assembly

CONDITION / No DESCRIPTION REMARKS 20 Boom Bridles 21 Control levers/devices 22 Swing machinery 23 Turntable Bearings 24 Swing Brake 25 Swing Lock 26 Winch brake Linings 27 Carrier including engine 28 Engine condition 29 Hydraulic system 30 Transmission system 31 Steering & Brakes 32 Tyres / Wheel Nuts 33 Electric System 34 General Condition 35 Log Book 36 Maintenance of Crane 37 Repairs/Replacement 38 Operator’s check list

Test Details 1 Functional Tests 2 Line Pull test 3 Overload Tests 4 NDT Examinations COMMENTS / RESERVATIONS Name of the surveyor  Liability Clause of the Contractor 

FORMS Listed below are the Forms for reference and use in the implementation of these Regulations.

FORM LE OR 01 NOTICE OF INTENT TO UTILIZE CONTRACTOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT Fax this form to QAF/6 on FAX NO: Doha - 4291067 for Review and Approval Item No: REQUIREMENTS 1 Name Of Contractor: 2 Contract Manager: 3

Contact Details:

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DETAILS

Telephone: Address:

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Contract Number: Location(s) Where Equipment Is To Be Used: List of Lifting Equipment To Be Equipment Used and certificate Numbers

Intended Use For Lifting Equipment: Estimated Duration Of Work: Crane Operator Name(s) And Name Certificate Numbers:

10

Rigger Name(s) And Certificate Name Numbers:

11

Have Certificates For All Equipment and Personnel to be used been Provided:

12

Certificate Number  

QP Contract Focal Point Name And Contact Details

Certificate Number

Certificate Number

YES  NO Name: Reference Indicator: Telephone: Fax:

FORM LE OR 02 EMERGENCY RELEASE NOTE Due to operational urgencies the following Lifting Equipment, purchased on Emergency basis, is being released to the User Department without normal Inspection and Certification requirements being fulfilled. Material Requisition. No./ Date Purchase Order No./ Date Dept. Rep. Requesting Release Date of ERN

: : : :

ID. No. Description of the Equipment Nature of Urgency / Remarks

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NOTE: The above equipment has been released without routine Inspection and Certification and issuing XX No. at R&D Dept. It is the responsibility of the User Department to ensure that the Equipment is made available for routine Inspection and Certification and issuing XX No at the earliest opportunity, in compliance with the Corporations Lifting Equipment Policy. This shall be arranged in coordination with: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (QAF/6) Q. A. Department, (Tel. 4402495, Fax. 4291067)

Requested By

Approved By

 Name: Designation: Signature

 Name: Designation: Signature

R & D Section

R & D Section

DISTRIBUTION

:

Original at R & D Section, CC: End User Dept and QAF/6 at QA Dept

FORM LE OR 03 REQUEST FOR WAIVER

SPONSORING DEPT. REPRESENTATIVE

Telephone No.:

Name:

Fax No.:

Signature:

Designation:

FOR QP DEPARTMENTS AREA OF OPERATION (Tick as appropriate & Write section

OFFSHORE FIELDS PS1

PS2

PS3

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ONSHORE FIELDS

HALUL

MESAIEED

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OTHERS (Specify)