General Knowledge for Work Permit Reciever
(ARAMCO):
Oxygen (O2) Levels:
Normal Conditions: 20.95% O2. Work can proceed under
normal conditions if the O2 levels are between 20% and
23.5%.
Below 20%: Use of a breathing apparatus is required, and
the division head must countersign.
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Levels:
10 PPM to 100 PPM: Use of a breathing apparatus is
required. Division head must sign the permit for levels
between 10 PPM and 100 PPM.
Above 100 PPM: Work is not allowed.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Levels:
35 PPM to 1000 PPM: Use of a breathing apparatus is
required.
Above 1000 PPM: Confined space entry is not allowed.
Welding/Torch Cutting:
Within 30 meters (100 feet) of a pipeline: Special
precautions must be taken.
Cutting hydrocarbon spoil pipes: Maintain a distance of at
least 0.6 meters (2 feet) from the edge of the excavation.
Excavation and Equipment Use:
Mechanical excavators: Do not use within 3 meters (10
feet) of pipes or cables.
Heavy equipment: Maintain a distance of at least 108
inches (6 feet).
Ladders: A ladder at a 75-degree angle, extending 1 meter
(3 feet) above the depth of the excavation, must be
provided.
General:
SA Operations Employees: These employees are the
controlling organization and should always be the first to
install locks.
Voltage Safety Distances:
Up to 50,000 V (50Kv): Minimum distance of 3 meters (10
feet)
50,000 to 250,000 V (50Kv to 250 Kv): Minimum distance
of 6 meters (20 feet)
Over 250,000 V (over 250Kv): Minimum distance of 7.6
meters (25 feet)
Work Permit Types (SA Form Numbers and Colours):
Equipment Opening/Line Break: 9873-1, Yellow
Hot Work: 9873-2, Red
Cold Work: 9873-3, Blue
Confined Space Entry: 9873-4, Green
General Instructions (GIs):
GI for Gas Test: 2.709
GI for Work Permit Receiver (WPR): 2.100
Safety Requirements for Scaffolds: GI 8.001
Restriction of Portable Electrical/Electronic Devices: GI
6.008
Isolation, Lockout & Use of Hold Tag: GI 6.012
Waste Management: GI 430.001
Atmosphere Supplying Respirators: GI 1730.001
SA Engineering Standards (SAESS):
Restricted Area/Activity Supplement: 2.100-1
Hot Work Permit: 924-2
Cold Work Permit: 924-3
Confined Space Entry: 924-4
Proper Harness (1.8 m) Requirement
Welding, Torch Cutting Within 30 meters (100 ft) of
Pipeline or Facility: Specific precautions required.
Hydrocarbon Work in Non-Restricted Area: For some
specific jobs, superintendent must countersign.
