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1 Pars Oil & Gas Company Painting Safety Procedure HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROCEDURE Painting Safety Procedure DOCUMENT ID - PR-66-POGC-002 REVISION 0.0

2 Pars Oil & Gas Company Pages 10 Revision 00 Painting Safety Procedure Document ID. PR-66-POGC-002 HSE Department Painting Safety Procedure Document Authorization Document Type Security Classification Document Authority/Owner Document Custodian Safety Procedure Unrestricted P.O.G.C HSE Document Author HSE-S Approved By M.Ansari HSE-S593443

3 Table of CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE SCOPE RESPONSIBILITY PROCEDURE GENERAL SURFACE PREPARATION PREPARATION FOR PAINT APPLICATION REPAIRS PRECAUTION STORAGE OF PAINTING MATERIAL REFERENCES... 8 SUGGESTION FORM September Painting HSE Procedure Page 2

4 1. INTRODUCTION Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), a subsidiary of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), was established in POGC is a developmental and manufacturing organization that specializes in the fields of engineering and management of development projects, production, operation and integrated management of oil and gas reservoirs. POGC s mission is to ensure sustainable and preservative production and development of Iran s oil and gas industry in the areas under its responsibility, development of oil and gas value chain as well as optimization of energy supply processes at national, regional and international levels. POGC is also in charge of development of joint and non-joint oil and gas fields of the country including South Pars, North Pars, Golshan and Ferdowsi. Aimed at creating superior value and boosting the level of satisfaction of the beneficiaries and with an approach focusing on sustainable, integrated and knowledge-oriented production and development, the company feels committed to comply with national and international requirements, regulations and standards in such areas as quality, safety, as well as occupational and environmental health. 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to outline the on-site HSE procedure for protection of the personnel who perform painting activity on any surfaces in work site projects of Pars Oil & Gas Company. 3. SCOPE This procedure includes paint application method and HSE requirements for the Pars Oil & Gas Company Projects. 4. RESPONSIBILITY 4.1 Site Manager Site Manager is responsible for ensuring that this procedure is correctly followed. It is the responsibility of the Site Manager to designate responsible persons as inspection Authority on any Project operating site. 4.2 HSE Manager The HSE Manager is responsible for: Monitoring the safety of all working practices. Ensuring that all necessary tests are carried out as required by the Work site condition and as stated by the permit to work system upon completion of a specific risk assessment. September Painting HSE Procedure Page 3

5 Ensuring that Supervision and contractor management are familiar with this procedure and that all persons concerned are trained as well. Monitoring site conditions and ensuring that persons who may be affected by this procedure are aware of the hazards and precautions to be taken. Updating this procedure as necessary. 4.3 HSE Supervisor HSE Supervisor is responsible for: Monitoring the safety of all working practices. 4.4 Task Supervisor Task Supervisor is responsible to provide a safe work place and work situation for workers. Providing all PPE needed for carry out the job. 5. PROCEDURE 5.1 General The procedures, conditions and precautions to be followed in preparing the surface painting, in handling paints, and in applying paint to the prepared surface shall be in accordance with this procedure. Only thinners of the type recommended by the paint VENDOR shall be used. Precautions shall be taken to prevent paint from being applied to name plates, couplings, shafts, other finishaed surfaces such as valve stems, adjustment painted surfaces of the interior of equipment. Any paint spots or streaks which may have formed shall be removed immediately. Paint surfaces shall not be handled until the paint has dried throughy expect when the coating is to be heat-cured. Paint film damaged by handling or by other means shall be scraped off and touched up with the same numbers of coates and same types of paint as previously applied. For steel or iron surfaces, if the prime coat has been damaged, the paint films shall be removed entirely from the effected area, the surface cleaned and be repainted. On completion of the work, all paints cans, cloths, blasting abrasives, equipment, etc. shall be removed from the work site and disposed as directed by CONTRACTOR. The color specimen shall be made by the same method as the actual paint work, except painting interval. Zinc painted or galvanized components shall not be painted to stainless steel surfaces. Zink overspray shall not be permitted to settle on stainless steel surfaces. Painting shall preferably be carried out inside workshops with proper facilities. When this is not possible and field painting is necessary, then proper sheltering must be provided against sand and dust. The work to be painted shall be kept 1 meter above ground on stands. September Painting HSE Procedure Page 4

6 5.2 Surface Preparation All steel surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned prior to painting of any material to avoid premature failure of the painting coating. The method of surface cleaning or preparation shall be one of, or a combination of the following: a) Blast Cleaning b) Power Tool Cleaning c) Hand Tool Cleaning d) Solvent Cleaning e) Pickling All crevices, corners and edges of shape steel, joint of steel plates, especially around bolt heads, weld beads, etc. shall be cleaned with special care. Sharp edges shall be rounded. All cleaned surfaces shall be primed in the same day when cleaning is performed. Cleaned surfaces left unpainted for one night or on which rain fall or dust has settled shall be recleaned before priming. Compressed air supply used for blasting shall be free from water and oil. Suitable air filters, separators and traps shall be provided and installed in the coolest part of the system. Cleaning of contaminated surfaces shall be done immediately before application of paint in such manner that adjacent wet paint surfaces are not marred by the cleaning operation. Power tool cleaning, may be used on areas where it is difficult to blast clean as follows: a) Welding areas of pipe in field b) Narrow areas where the blast nozzle cannot be inserted. c) Surface preparation for repair painting The abrasive must be dry, clean and free from contaminant. Purity and acceptability of abrasive blast cleaning quality shall be judged on the basis of visual examination using pictorial standard in accordance with BS 7079 Pt:A1/ISO At the commencement of the work, sample metal panels shall be prepared to demonstrate the ability to comply with the specified level of cleanliness and, after approval, shall be. 5.3 Preparation for Paint Paints which are supplied as two or more components in separate containers shall be mixed together immediately before use in the proper ratio and applied within the specified time in accordance with VENDOR s recommendations. Paint shall be thoroughly mixed immediately before application. Mixing of quantities of 5 gallons or more shall be done by power stirrers, paddle mixers, can vibrators, or can shakers. If the quantities are less than 5 gallons, mixing by hand is acceptable. Thinner shall be added strictly in accordance with paints VENDOR s standards. September Painting HSE Procedure Page 5

7 5.4 Application Paint materials shall be applied by the VENDOR s recommended method. Care shall be taken to select paint materials to suit the intended application method. The VENDOR s instructions shall be strictly observed regarding the followings: a) Type and maximum quantities of thinner, if any, that can be used. b) The correct method of application. c) The required blast profile on the prepared surfaces. d) The required ambient condition. e) The mixing proportions of two-pack materials. f) The pot life of two-pack materials. g) The minimum time before over coating h) The minimum time, if any, to over coating for proper adhesion between coats i) The compatibility of different coats. j) The storage conditions for the paint. The paint shall be applied evenly to produce a smooth coating of the required uniform thickness without sags, runs, spots, damage or contamination. After surface preparation the bare metal surface should be primed as soon as possible. When the prepared surfaces unavoidably need to be left for a longer time, e.g., overnight, they shall be inspected before applying primer and, if necessary prepared again. Unless special protection is provided, paint shall not be applied in rainy, damp, windy, or dusty weather, or when such unfavorable weather is predicted. Finished painted surfaces shall be uniform and smooth. Dry film thickness (DFT) shall be measured by oleometer or micro tester dry film gauges. DFT measurement shall be made of each coat and of the total system. If the minimum dry film thickness has not been met, additional coat or coats shall be applied until the minimum dry film thickness is attained. Paint shall be applied by one, or a combination of the following method: a) Brushing b) Roller Coating c) Air-spraying d) Airless-spraying The method of application shall be governed by the paint VENDOR s recommendation for the particular paint being applied. Paint shall be allowed to dry for a time specified by the paint VENDOR before additional coats are applied as per VENDOR s recommendations. Paint shall not be applied on surfaces when: a) The surrounding atmospheric temperature is below 5 o C or above 40 o C. September Painting HSE Procedure Page 6

8 b) The relative humidity is above 85% c) The wind velocity is in excess of 7m/s (Dust and dirt may be deposited in the wet paint film, or it will interfere with spray painting) d) The surface temperature is less than 3 o C above the dew point or in excess of 38 o C. Equipment and/or piping shall not be painted until approved heat treatment, non-destructive testing, and pressure testing has been completed unless otherwise approved by POGC. 5.5 Repairs During painting, adjacent surfaces shall be protected from paint splashes and other blemishes. If blemishes of damaged should be occur, they should be cleaned or repaired in agreement with POGC. Regardless of the surface preparation, hand tool cleaning and/or power tool cleaning method may be used for the surface preparation followed by repair (touch-up) paint, provided that the surfaces are limited to small and minor areas. The paint system for repair (touch-up) paint shall be used same as original paint system as per the specification. 5.6 Precaution Wet Paint signs shall be posted around the area where readily visible, until the paint has completely dried. Open flames, smoking, exposed heating elements or sources of ignition of any kind shall be prohibited in areas where painting is being performed. No Smoking and other warning signs, such as Caution, No Open Flame, etc. shall be posted all areas where and while painting is being performed. The signs shall be remain posted for a sufficient time after painting has been completed. When painting work is performed in a small area, adequate ventilation shall be provided to reduce the concentration of harmful vapors in the atmosphere. Workmen shall be required to wear vapor proof masks, etc. for protection when working in poorly ventilated places. Certain paint materials such as zinc chromate, hot coal tar enamel, benzene etc, are identified as carcinogen. Proper personal protective gear such as air line hoods, respirator, chemical cartridge, etc. shall be worn. Sandblast nozzle shall be equipped with remote control shut off the dead man variety to reduce the hazard of injury to nearly workmen if the hose dropped. The blast nozzle shall be electronically grounded. Electrically driven power mixers shall also be grounded. 5.7 Storage of Painting Material All paints and thinners shall be stored in a well ventilated place, free from excessive heat or direct rays of the sun. Open air storage shall be avoided. The maximum storage time for paints shall be in accordance with the VENDOR s recommendations. Paints shall not be stored in open containers, even for a short time, and the September Painting HSE Procedure Page 7

9 oldest paint of each kind shall be used first. Not be used if it has gelled, or if it has thickened to such extent that more than 5% by volume (10% by volume for priming paints) of the correct thinners is required to bring it to brushing consistency. All containers of paint shall be clearly marked or labeled to show paint identification, date of manufacturer, batch number order number, and special instructions, all legible at the time of use. No Smoking and other warning signs, such as No Open Frames, Danger, Storage of inflammable Material, etc., shall be posted around storage shed. 6. REFERENCES The following documentation is referenced within the text of this procedure. If any conflict exists between the code and the project specification, the project specification shall govern. ASTM A123 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coating on Iron and Steel Products 2002 Edition ASTM D3559 Test Method for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test 2002 Edition ASTM D4541 Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings using Potable Adhesion Testers Edition September Painting HSE Procedure Page 8

10 SUGGESTIONS FOR THE POGC PAINTING HSE PROCEDURE MANAGER, HSE Department Pars Oil & Gas Company Tehran I.R. Iran Please consider the following suggestion(s) relative to the POGC Painting HSE procedure: (Signature) (Date) (Address) Contact Telephone Number Contact FAX Number September Painting HSE Procedure Page 9

SECTION 025 INDUSTRIAL PAINTING

SECTION 025 INDUSTRIAL PAINTING SECTION 025 INDUSTRIL PINTING Industrial painting, including all necessary preparation and application, except as modified in this Section, shall conform to the recommendations of the manufacturer of the