Matrix Safety & Loss Control Overview)

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Safe ty & Loss

Cont ro l Manual

IssuedJune2006

OHSE MANAGEMENT: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SITE SAFETY MANAGEMENTCORE

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Prepared by:

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Note: The sub-titles highlight the general content of each section and

are not an exact representation of the titles throughout this manual.

MATRIX DRILLING FLUIDS

Safety and Loss Control Manual Contents

Section Description

HSE Management

1.0 Matrix Policy on Health, Safety and EnvironmentOverview of S&LC Manual

Discipline and Enforcement Policy

2.0 Roles and ResponsibilitiesOverview of Prime Contractor / Contractor Responsibilities

Summary of Matrix HSE Responsibilities

3.0 Site Safety Management Plan (Including Work Permits)Client Information Checklist

Work Permit System

Core Safety Program Elements

4.0 Hazard Identification & Assessment (Including Inspections)Hazard Identification and Assessment Processes

Hazard ReportingWorksite Inspections (and other formal hazard assessments)

5.0 Safety Meetings and CommunicationsSafety Meetings: Project, Pre-Job and Tailgate

General Safety and Loss Control Meetings

6.0 Training and OrientationsDrilling Fluid Technician and Worker Orientations (IRP #16)

Drilling Fluid Technician Training Requirements (IRP #7)

Employee Competency and Training Requirements

7.0 Emergency PreparednessEmergency Preparedness Overview

First Aid Transportation Planning

8.0 Incident Reporting and Follow-upSummary of Incident Reporting Requirements

Incident Report Form

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Hazard Controls

9.0 Engineering and Quality ControlsSummary of Drilling Fluid Design Requirements / Procedures

OHS Code Certifications and Specifications

Overview of Relevant Well Equipment Requirements

10.0 Sub-Contractor ControlsSupplier / Sub-Contractor Requirements.

11.0 Basic Safety Rules and RequirementsPersonal Protective Equipment

Vehicle Operations

Storage and Handling of Hazardous Material

Occupational Exposure Monitoring Chemical and Radiation.

Working Alone / Workplace Violence

Noise Exposure

12.0 Procedural Controls: OHS Practices and PlansPractices, Plans and Procedures Overview (i.e. Confined Space, Fall

Protection and other OHS Code Priorities)

List of Industry Recommended Practices

13.0 Environmental Protection RequirementsEnvironmental Plans and Procedures

Spill Response and Reporting Guidelines

Program Administration

14.0 Records Management and DocumentationOHSE Management References and Records Index

End of Project Records

15.0 General InformationCD with Matrix S&LC Manual and OHSE HandbookSupporting Forms &Documents

CD with OHS Regulations, Code & Guidance Manual

CD with Petroleum Safety Council IRPs

Glossary of Terms

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Matrix Drilling Fluids Ltd. Safety and Loss Control Manual

May 2005 Section 1.0 - Introduction Page 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Policy on Health, Safety and Environment

Matrix is committed to conducting its operations in a safe and environmentally responsible

manner. To support this commitment, Matrix has a Policy on Occupational Health, Safety and

Environment. This policy is provided to those contractors working on behalf of Matrix and is

intended to be posted as a reminder of the companys obligation to worker safety. A copy of the

policy is provided on Page 4 of this introduction.

In addition, Matrix has developed a Policy on Discipline and Enforcement. This policy is

included on Pages 6 and 7 of this introduction.

Participation in Industry Initiatives

Matrix is committed to ensuring a strong future for our industry, the environment and the

people of Canada.

Matrix participates in the PartnershipsCertificate of Recognitionprogram through AlbertaHuman Resources and Employment and is a member of both the Alberta Association of

Safety Partnerships (AASP) and Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC).

Matrix endorses the Petroleum Industry Guiding Principles for Worker Safety included onpage 5 on this manual.

Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental (OHSE) Management System

Matrix Drilling Fluids Ltd. has developed an Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental

(OHSE) Management System based on the principles of ISO 14000. The foundation for thisprocess is described in the following diagram.

OHSE POLICY

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To fulfill this commitment, Matrix has developed a comprehensive Safety Program Manual. An

overview of Matrixs program is highlighted on the cover of the manual. This overview outlines

the range of plans and programs that Matrix has developed to address the health, safety and

environmental issues resulting from our operations.

As part of our overall OHSE Management Strategy, goals and objectives are established annuallyby Matrix management for key areas important to the Companys performance. The company is

committed to recognizing and rewarding the contribution of employees and contractors in

achieving these goals. In addition, the company encourages its contractors to develop reward

and recognition programs appropriate for their operations.

Scope of Operations

Matrix designs drilling fluid programs and provides field support services to its Clients in one of

three ways:

1. Full Service Field Support: Matrix provides a Drilling Fluid Technician to be on-sitecontinuously to monitor drilling operations and ensure the effective implementation ofthe drilling fluid program.

2. Partial Service Field Support: Matrix provides a local Drilling Fluid Technician toperiodically visit the wellsite to conduct a spot check to confirm drilling mud properties.

3. No Field Support: Matrix provides the Client with a copy of the drilling fluid programand arranges for delivery of the required chemical additives. No field support is provided.

Safety and Loss Control Manual

This Safety and Loss Control Manual is designed to provide management, employees and

contractors with guidance and tools needed to address site safety management. The purpose and

scope of this Safety and Loss Control Manual and related documents are more clearly depicted in

the diagram on the following page.


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Scope of S&LC Manual and Related Documents

The scope and content of this manual and the related procedures will be reviewed annually and

revised as Matrixs operations expand.

Safety and Loss Control Manual

Focuses on procedures specific formanaging worksite safety.

Establishes the basic safety rules andrequirements for Matrix operations.

Provides guidelines for the development oftask-specific procedures if & when required.

Drilling Fluid

Technician Competency Matrix recognizes the

need to ensure Drilling

Fluid Technicians are

trained and competent.

As such, specificprocedures will be

developed as required

by the scope of Matrixs

operations and the

appropriate training will

be identified.

OHSE Handbook

Matrix has an OHSEhandbook summarizing

basic company rules and

requirements.

The handbook emphasizesthe key OHS Code

requirements and

highlights the general

practices, plans and the

procedures relevant to

Matrixs scope ofoperations.

Industry Recommended

Practices (IRPs) Matrix supports Enform

and the IRPs it has

developed.

Matrix supports therecommended practices

developed through the

industry associations

supporting the oil and

gas industry.

Contractor Work Procedures

Matrix depends on both the Prime Contractor and its sub-contractors to develop detailed work

procedures specific to the activities they are responsible for. Specifically:

Where required by safety regulations, contractors have developed and implemented anyrequired Codes of Practice or safe work plans (i.e. Confined Space Entry, Respiratory

Equipment, Fall Protection etc.)

Contractors have taken the steps needed to ensure their employees and contractors are familiarwith the work and can complete any required work procedures.

Operating and maintenance procedures are completed in accordance with manufacturersrecommendations.


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The following are examples, but are not limited to, the actions which shall involve discipline

according to the aforementioned guidelines:

(a) Stealing or willful damage to property;(b) Working while impaired by alcohol or drugs;

(c) Habitual tardiness;

(d) Smoking in areas where such is prohibited;(e) Having open fires where such practice is forbidden;(f) Carelessness in regard to accident prevention and/or safety of fellow

workers, and/or refusal to comply with Company, Client or Governmental SafetyRegulations;

(g) Failure to report or failure to report accurately to the proper authorities,whenever required, accidents, operational breakdowns, personal injuries,

etc.;(h) Insubordination, including refusals or failure to perform work at any time

when called upon to do so, unless work is considered excessive, unsafe orillegal;

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Absence from duty without notice to, or permission from the immediate Supervisor;(j) Sleeping while on duty;

(k) Obtaining materials from storehouse or other assigned places without proper authority;(l) Malicious mischief resulting in personal injury or destruction of Company, Client or

worker property;(m) Divulging confidential Company or Client information;

(n) Unauthorized use of a Company vehicle;(o) Accumulation of traffic violations, which put drivers license and/or Company vehicle

insurance at risk.

Notwithstanding the procedures outlined above, there may be circumstances where the nature of

the infraction is so serious that, upon review by Management, the employment of the offendingworker may be terminated immediately with cause.

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