HEALTH AND SAFETY

Pocket Reference Book

This Health and Safety Reference Book is intended as a brief guide for

Romfor employees, contractors, and service personnel. It is subject to

revisions and updates. Please consult the Health and Safety Manual onsite

for more detailed information.

Romfor’s Health and Safety Policy

Romfor is committed to designing safer, more efficient

operations. The management and employees of Romfor

share the responsibility and rewards of creating a safe,

healthy and productive workplace.

Romfor’s policy is:

To meet or exceed requirements of safety and

occupational health and legislation, within the

relevant operating jurisdiction.

To inform employees of known hazards associated

with their work and to provide training to assist

employees in:

Identifying, reducing and

controlling hazards

Complying with all safety and

health requirements to their work

site

Performing their duties in a

manner that will minimize

accidents and control loss or

damage to Company equipment or

property.

To develop and actively maintain a company safety

program and to make all personnel responsible for

acting in accordance with its policies and procedures

To assist customers and their sub-contractors in

understanding and applying safe work procedures

whenever Romfor equipment is in use

For all employees to participate in the program

CRITICAL RULES

As a Romfor employee you must:

▪ work safely ▪ protect the health and safety of co-workers ▪ actively participate in the Safety Program To do this you must follow the following rules: 1. learn about the hazards that exist in your workplace,

and use the safe work procedures 2. visitors to the shop or yard areas must wear

approved hard hats and safety glasses in designated areas. If required, make visitors aware of these safety requirements

3. always report accidents and incidents that could, or do, result in injury and/or equipment damage

4. always wear the recommended personal protective equipment

5. never engage in horseplay when working 6. never run in the shop or yard 7. never operate equipment owned by another

company unless performing a maintenance activity or service requested by that company

8. unless you are a qualified lift truck operator, never operate a forklift. Only qualified, certified, authorized employees can operate a forklift

9. never ride a forklift as a passenger

Always review and be aware of the emergency response plans/station bills that apply to your current work site. If you find any Safety procedure is incorrect or out of date, inform your manager in writing using the Incident/Accident/Hazard Report form.

SAFE WORK PERMITS

Romfor requires the use of Safe Work Permits for the

following field, yard and shop operations:

disabling or disengaging an operating air purge system

all field welding (welding must be done by certified welders only)

all electrical panel maintenance at field locations (certified electricians only)

pressure testing

confined space entry

The purpose of a Safe Work Permit is to ensure the safety of

employees, customers and subcontractors, and the integrity

of Romfor equipment. The operations manager/supervisor,

operator’s representatives, subcontractors, and other

employees who may be affected by the work must review the

permit.

FALL HAZARDS AND PREVENTION

Only employees who have received fall protection training

can work in areas where fall hazards exist.

No employee will work in areas where fall hazard is high,

perform work requiring fall protection devices, or use fall

protection devices unless:

the employee has been properly trained in the use of all protection equipment

the training is documented and filed

HAZARD REPORTS

Employees must be alert to hazards in their environment. If

you detect a hazard, it is your responsibility to take

immediate action to control or eliminate the hazard.

You must also alert the immediate supervisor or manager. To

assist employees and management in identifying unsafe work

situations, Romfor has developed a Hazard Report system.

The Incident/Accident/Hazard Report Form allows employees

to document their findings and recommendations for hazard

control and management. Use the following steps to ensure

that employee recommendations are received and dealt with.

when a hazard is identified, the employee fills in an Incident/Accident/Hazard Report form

the employee’s supervisor reviews the Hazard Reports daily and corrects the hazard or provides written instructions regarding the actions to be taken. The supervisor determines the person(s) responsible for the corrective action and the target date for completion

if the supervisor is unable to effectively control or eliminate the hazard, or needs assistance in the development of procedures for hazard management, a copy of the Incident/Accident/Hazard Report should be forwarded to the immediate manager

the immediate manager will either take responsibility for implementing corrective action, delegating authority for the corrective action to be taken

completed reports are forwarded to a Safety Representative

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All personnel who visit shop, warehouse or field locations

must adhere to guidelines for personal protective equipment.

Note: Ear Plugs, hard hats, and safety glasses are always

available at the Visitors Station located at the shop

entrance

If you are entering the work area of the shop (outside the

marked aisle) or the rig site you must wear a hard hat and

steel-toed shoes. Depending on the location you may also be

required to have coveralls, safety glasses, and/or ear plugs.

If you require any other PPE that you do not have, please ask

your supervisor, materials manager or the HSE representative

and the PPE will be provided.

Do not perform any task without PPE that is properly

working and fits correctly. If you have any questions about

your PPE please consult your supervisor.

LOCK-OUT PROCEDURES

Romfor has developed a Lock-Out Policy (see section 1.6 HSE

Manual) to ensure that equipment can be isolated from all

forms of potentially hazardous energy (hydraulic, electric,

gravity, gas pressure etc.). Proper lock-out procedures will

prevent employees from performing service or maintenance

activities where an unexpected energizing, start-up, or

release of stored energy can cause injury.

All employees who work on electrical, mechanical,

pneumatic, chemical, thermal or other energy charged

equipment will be trained to recognize hazards associated

with the equipment. They will be made aware of the lock-out

devices used on their equipment.

Failing to perform lock-out will result in disciplinary action.

The lock-out procedure must be used when an employee may

be exposed to:

■ equipment that can be started or driven Example: repairs, adjustments and maintenance on vehicles exhaust fan

blowers, pumps, diesel engines, hydraulic equipment and similar

manufacturing or office equipment.

■ contact with electricity Example: work on machinery and equipment, motor control centers,

receptacles, disconnect switches and electrical panels.

■ hazardous liquids and gases Example: repairs and maintenance on pumps, boilers, pipelines or tanks that

previously contained flammable liquids, acids, caustics, steam and other

harmful liquids and gases.

WASTE DISPOSAL

Governments have developed very strict regulatory

requirements for handling and disposing of waste materials.

Romfor has analyzed the waste that is generated in the

course of our work activities. We have developed handling

and disposal procedures that operating areas. In the HSE

manual, Chart 4-1: Substance Classification and Waste

Management provides an overview of product/waste

classifications, handling and disposal requirements for wastes

generated at Romfor facilities.

For further information, consult the goods/waste

classification charts available at your location.

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURES

All personnel involved in confined space entry, in any

capacity, must have Confined Space Training and

certification.

Romfor classifies all confined spaces as dangerous to life and

health. Romfor also acknowledges that, in some

circumstances, personnel must enter confined spaces to

perform inspection, repair and maintenance duties.

Entry into a confined space is always dangerous. No

employee should enter a confined space to perform service

or repair unless all other means of completing the task are

considered and found impractical. Only a qualified supervisor

may authorize entry into a confined space.

In order to enter a confined spare the procedures and

guidelines listed in the HSE manual should be used in

conjunction with Romfor’s Confined Space Entry Permit:

OPS-2.

INSPECTIONS

Romfor must identify, control and eliminate hazards in the

work place. We must also inform employees of known

hazards that cannot be controlled or eliminated.

Office, shop and field inspections are undertaken to check for

compliance with established safe work practices, procedures

and safety rules. They help Romfor identify situations that

can potentially cause personal injury or property damage.

These include unsafe work site conditions and unsafe

employee activity.

Almost all accidents are caused by unsafe acts, frequently

combined with unsafe conditions that have not been

identified and corrected or reported.

PURPOSE OF INSPECTIONS

An inspection will:

- identify safety code violations - identify existing and potential hazards - determine underlying causes of hazards - monitor hazard controls - determine corrective action required to minimize or

eliminate hazards - reinforce and promote safe work practices and

procedures

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Romfor has developed Emergency Response Procedures.

Employees should use these procedures when an emergency occurs. Employees will be trained in emergency response during regular safety meetings and field emergency drills. FIELD LOCATIONS Employees must familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Procedures/Station Bills for their current field location. This should be done immediately after arriving on site. On land based drilling rigs, this information is available from the Safety Company, Rig Manager or Operator. It is usually posted in the doghouse. Signs indicating potential dangers, such as H2S, are posted at the location entrance and throughout the work site. EMERGENCY SIGNALS All rigs signal emergencies using a combination of sirens, bells, whistles and/or horn blasts. Each rig site will have its own signal system. These unique systems are communicated in the Station Bills. Romfor employees must participate in rig safety training and learn the signals associated with each emergency type. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SAFE MEETING LOCATIONS Employees must always know where onsite personnel protective equipment is stored. This equipment may be required to effectively respond to emergencies. Employees must also know the designated safe meeting areas at each site.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY Employee’s Response (First at Scene)

1. call for assistance 2. evaluate the situation 3. determine if:

● personal protective equipment is required ● equipment must be shut down

4. assist the victim(s) using standard first aid practice. 5. suspend operations if required

Important: do not alter the scene of the accident unless it is necessary to assist the victim

FIRE

Employee’s Response: (first at scene)

1. sound the alarm 2. go to the designated safe meeting area 3. follow Supervisor’s instructions for fire containment,

equipment shut-down, fire fighting, or evacuation Note: if you are properly trained and certified, you may attempt to extinguish the fire using the portable equipment available at your facility. Your primary concern should be your personal safety and the safety of other employees. If the fire cannot be managed, evacuate the area.

FACILITY EVACUATION

If employees are required to evacuate a facility for any reason:

1. turn off all equipment or machinery 2. proceed to the nearest exit.

Critical: do not stop to pick up personal items 3. go directly to the established outside safe meeting

area 4. await instructions from Supervisors/Managers

Note: if at field location, pick up survival bag upon evacuation if/when safe to do so

H2S RELEASE

All Romfor personnel working on locations where H2S is present must be trained in basic H2S safety procedures. Locations where H2S is present will always be clearly marked with appropriate signage. Each H2S location will have its own Emergency Response Plan. These will be posted on site. If you visit an H2S location, you must locate and read the Emergency Response Plan. If the alarm sounds for H2S, go directly to the upwind muster point for further instructions.

PERSONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY

Personal Health and Safety of each individual leads to better health and safety of the whole worksite. Romfor requests that you keep the following tips in mind: - maintain a tidy work place, this includes on-site sleeping quarters. (this helps prevent spread of diseases and fire hazards) - carry identification. (have your passport and visa handy at all times) - avoid traveling alone, especially at night and in poor weather conditions - maintain good personal hygiene. (wash your hands regularly and have clean coveralls for work) - use clean water for all washing activities - drink bottled water - if you suspect any bits or rashes, inform the clinic on location The following are prohibited on Worksites:

- storing or consuming alcoholic beverages - storing or consuming non-prescriptive drugs - possession of guns or any devices that could be

deemed a weapon

REMEMBER IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO KNOW HOW EACH TASK IS TO BE DONE IN A SAFE MANNER. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS, STOP AND ASK BEFORE YOU BEGIN WORKING.

ROMFOR CARES FOR EACH AND EVERY WORKER. WE WANT EVERYONE TO GO HOME SAFE AND IN GOOD HEALTH.