BP OIL -- TOLEDO REFINERY

Document Type: Procedure No.:

Procedure Refinery Wide SAF 116

Effective Date: Revision No.: 5

March 31, 2017 Barricading of Hazardous Activities

Owner: Authorized By: Christopher Conley Page 1 of 10

Dan Hurst (signature on file)

This procedure describes the appropriate use of barricades to

protect personnel from entering areas where hazardous activities or
SCOPE conditions exist. Such activities include high pressure water blasting,
unprotected overhead work, asbestos abatement, and countless
other activities or hazards. This procedure applies to all work at the
BP Husky Toledo Refinery Site where barricades are needed to
protect personnel and property. This procedure establishes
guidelines for the use and installation of protective and warning
barricades by BP employees and contractor organizations for
communications of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions or for
communicating general hazards in areas of concern.

Any area where an occupational exposure limit will be exceeded

HEALTH while performing work needs to be identified and barricaded to
Special PPE & Special Hazards prevent unprotected and unauthorized entry.

This procedure is to provide guidance to barricade potentially

SAFETY hazards areas from unsafe conditions.

OSHA 1910.144 Safety color code for marking physical hazards.

OSHA 1910.335(b) Safeguards for personnel protection.
REFERENCE OSHA 1926.200 Accident prevention signs and tags.
DOCUMENTS OSHA 1910.145 Specifications for Accident prevention signs and
tags.
SAF – 082 Vehicle and Traffic Policy
SAF – 042 Working at Heights
MAINT-E-033 Cranes and Lifting.

Proper barricade tape or barricade materials necessary to warn of

SPECIAL MATERIALS & hazards or protect area.
EQUIPMENT

QUALITY N/A

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OVERVIEW

The purpose of this procedure is to prevent injury and equipment damage by means of restricting access to
hazardous areas and providing visual warnings of such hazards.

1.0 Definitions
1.1 Attendant: For short duration tasks, an attendant is a person assigned
the sole duty to communicate hazard(s) in a specific area by using
voice, whistle, flags, flashlight, or other methods. Attendents may be
used in lieu or in conjunction with barricade tape to protect areas
excluding lifting and hoisting as outlined later in this procedure

1.2 Barricade: A physical device to prevent or limit access to an area where

a hazard exists.

 Permanent Barricades include those of permanent design

(gates, roadblocks, metal protective barriers around
manholes).

 Temporary Baricades (plastic or polypropylene tape, scaffold

tubing, wooden structures (i.e. sawhorses), portable flashing
lights, and traffic cones/barrels).

1.3 Barricade Tag: A visible tag is required on all temporary barricades

designed to explain:
 the date(s) and time planned for barricade
 the hazards within the barricade
 the Company erecting the barricade and the contact person
 contact person’s radio/telephone information

1.4 Examples of barricade tags are illustrated in Appendix B. Barricade

tags are a BP - Fisher Safety Store stock item.

1.5 Barricade Tape: Ribbon or Flagging made from polypropylene or plastic

1.6 Lifting Activity: Any activity that includes but not limited to the use of
cranes, hoists, mechanical devices such as chain falls, come-alongs,
well wheels and the manual use of rope, See MAINT-E-033

1.7 4:1 Ratio: For every four feet high of elevation the barricade should be
placed 1 foot out from the outer edge of the elevated work platform.

2.0 Types of Tape __2.1 The following barricade tape designs are approved for general use at
the refinery:
 Danger Tape – Red and black or Red and White
(polypropylene/polyethylene tape/fabric) or Red is used where a
hazard is known to exist. It is used to communicate an imminent
hazard or dangerous condition that can result in death or serious
injury. Unauthorized entry is prohibited. Examples include and are
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not limited to IDLH atmospheres, overhead work, scaffold erection,

and confined spacesCaution Tape - Yellow and Black barricade
tape which identifies areas which a potential hazard exists. It is
used to communicate a condition requiring individual CAUTION or
awareness. Examples include and are not limited to protected
overhead work, trenching, and tripping hazards

__2.2 Specific barricade tape designs are approved for use and may be
utilized and observed on the site:
 “Danger Asbestos” tape identifies areas containing a potential
asbestos hazard, such as exposed insulation or abatement
activities. Only qualified workers, donned in appropriate PPE, will be
allowed to enter this area
 Yellow and Magenta “Caution Radiation Area” tape: To be posted by
qualified inspectors and accompanied by radiation warning signs at
specific distances according to the type of radiation activity. Do not
cross or alter this barricade tape.
 Blue with white letters “Energized Electrical Work”. Refer to SAF 095,
Working on or near Energized Electrical Equipment
 White with Red Letter “DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT OPERATOR
PERMISSION.” Refer to SAF 092, Removal of Non-essential
Personnel during Periods of Increased Risk e.g. Planned Unit
Startup and Shutdown Periods

3.0 Responsibilities __3.1 Operations Personnel: Establishes initial barricade boundaries for
confined spaces, hazardous leaks or spills, and other operating
conditions that are consistent with the hazards presented.
__3.2 Craft Foreman or Designee: Establishes safe boundaries for various
maintenance or construction tasks in a unit or area including crane
lifting and hoisting, welding, chemical handling, etc. Foremen are
required to notify Operations, or establish joint approval, when
boundaries are established.
__3.3 Contractors: Be knowledgeable of the BP Barricade procedure;
recognize the hazards represented by the various barricade types, and
erecting the proper barricades for the work and hazards they are
creating. Contractors are required to notify Operations, or establish
joint approval, when boundaries are established.
__3.4 All Employees: Be knowledgeable of the BP Barricade procedure, have
thorough understanding of the various barricades types/colors/signage,
recognize the hazards represented by each and ensure compliance
with the procedure.
__3.5 Security and Emergency Response Personnel: Control pedestrian and
vehicular traffic on roadways during emergency situations that allow
safe/efficient egress for non-essential personnel and access for
emergency vehicles.
__3.6 Attendent: Communicate to others in the work area and stop others
from entering a hazardous area.
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4.0 Barricade Placement __4.1 Permanent barricades will be constructed of materials suitable to the
task such as roadway guardrails, pre-cast concrete, structural steel, or
other similar devices.
__4.2 For routine maintenance or construction tasks, barricades shall be
erected and tagged prior to the actual beginning of work to avoid
leaving an unprotected hazard.
__4.3 For construction or maintenance activities that will block traffic or close
a road, see SAF-082 Vehicle and Traffic Safety Policy for specific
requirements on road closures.
__4.4 For lifting activities and when required by the risk assessment,
barricades will be placed to control the line of fire hazard area using a
4:1 ratio.
__4.5 All groups working inside a barricade are responsible for maintaining
the barricaded area’s orderliness/housekeeping.
__4.6 Scaffold tubing, structural steel, steel plate and/or lumber utilized as a
barricade, and functions as a guardrail or hole cover shall meet the
minimum requirements described in HSSE Procedure SAF 042
Working at Heights, or OSHA Subpart D Walking/Working Surfaces.
All temporary/hard barricades must have an access point for entering
and exiting the barricaded area.
__4.7 Barricade tape used as a temporary barrier shall be red, yellow or a
specialty color according to the nature of the hazard and be maintained
between 32 inches and 48 inches high.
__4.8 Barricade tape shall be attached to substantial structures that will
adequately maintain the tape in position and not be adversely affected
during the work period. Stanchions, large diameter piping and
substantial building parts can be utilized for securing barricade tape.
Do not tie barricade tape to hot pipes, small diameter conduit,
instrument tubing, controlling valves, fire extinguishers, safety showers,
fire monitors, etc.
__4.9 Portable/temporary barricade supports should be used in lieu of unit
structures to reduce the barricaded area in order to maintain pedestrian
passages when ever deemed necessary to protect a hazard.
Portable/temporary supports shall be self supporting and designed to
minimize tripping hazards.
__4.10 Barricades must have the hazard area surrounded on all sides.
Permanent structures that prevent entry may be used as part of the
barricade.
__4.11 Completed barricade tags are required on all sides of the barricaded
area. The tags must contain information on the date(s) and time
planned for barricade, the hazards within the barricade, the Company
erecting the barricade, and the contact person with their radio
telephone information. The tags should be legible, clearly visible from
all approaches of the barricade when possible. Use of
permanent/weatherproof markers to complete the barricade tag is
required.

__4.12 For lifting activities, all persons working within the barricaded area must
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be aware of line fire hazards created by the overhead hoisting/lifting

operation.

5.0 Entering a Barricaded __5.1 Entering a barricaded area shall be avoided unless there is a clear
Area business purpose to do so and the area is verified safe to enter.
__5.2 Caution/yellow tape barricades may only be entered when the hazards
of the area are known and understood, or has been discussed with
barricade attendant, or owner of barricade; and it has been determined
that the hazard will not impact the safety of the individual entering the
area.
__5.3 Areas barricaded for radiation, high voltage, asbestos, lead, benzene or
inert atmosphere work shall not be entered by anyone other than the
authorized persons associated with the barricade.

WARNING
No person shall enter a radiation hazard barricade (yellow and
magenta tape/rope) unless expressed permission is granted by the
person(s) performing the radiography or a BP-Husky Radiation Safety
Officer.

__5.4 Danger Tape/red tape barricades shall not be entered unless the
person is assigned to the task within the barricade. Other individuals,
not assigned to the task must:
a) Ensure they have thorough understanding of
the hazards within the barricaded area AND,
b) Obtain verbal permission from the barricade
owner/delegate AND,
c) Have the required PPE AND,
d) Assured the hazard will not impact the safety
of the individual before entering.

WARNING
It is critical that no one crosses RED barricades without express
approval by the barricade owner/delegate and proper PPE.

__5.5 Entry into a permanent or temporary/hard barricade shall be made

through the access gates provided or designated entry points. Never
climb over barricades structures.
6.0 Barricade Removal / __6.1 Barricades and temporary supports will be removed at the end of the
Overnight Approvals work assignment or work shift by the barricade erecting work group
unless the hazards associated with the barricade still exist.
__6.2 If the barricade needs to remain in place, the work group shall
communicate the need to the assigned Operations team. Operations
shall review the barricaded area on a daily basis to ensure that it is
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needed and still in use.

__6.3 If other work groups assume responsibility of the work area and
barricade, they shall update the barricade tags and assume overall
barricade responsibility.
__6.4 Removal of the tape and area needs to be seen and reviewed daily by
operations.

Revision History

Revision history The following information documents at least the last 3 changes to this document,
with all the changes listed for the last 6 months.

Date Revised By Changes

Clarification on overhead hazards and dropped or

9-30-14 falling obect protection from incident investigation
and Parker action items and manual lifts using rope – An MOC
is needed so clarification can be communicated
1-15-15
refinery wide.

Revision 4 was a clarification only of attendant

1-15-15 Parker description in 1.1.

Changed reference of SAF 036 to SAF 042

3-8-17 Dan Hurst MOC# M2017300-001. Changed owner name of
procedure.

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Appendix A

These are examples of conditions that may require barricades:

Condition Reference Minimum Description

Procedure Requirement
Fresh Air Work Process Safety Danger Tape/ Safe boundaries shall be established, consistent
Standard No. 18 Red Tape with the exposure, shall surround areas requiring
Potential Exposures “Use of Nitrogen” the use of fresh air or SCBA. Signs examples:
to H2S, Nitrogen, or
Danger – Nitrogen in Use,
NH3
Life Threatening Hazard Present,
Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere – BA Required,
Authorized and Trained Personnel Only
Nitrogen Process Safety Danger Tape/ Safe boundaries shall be established around work
Standard No. 18 Red Tape areas where streams containing nitrogen are being
“Use of Nitrogen” vented or drained.
Supplemental Nitrogen signage must be utilized to
SAF 086 Use of
warn of possible inert atmosphere area. Sign to
Nitrogen (N2)
display:
Danger – Nitrogen in Use,
Life Threatening Hazard Present,
Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere – BA Required,
Authorized and Trained Personnel Only
IDLH Atmospheres SAF-109 Danger Tape/ Safe boundaries shall be established, consistent
Respiratory Red Tape with the exposure, shall surround areas requiring
Protection the use of fresh air or SCBA. Signs examples:
Program
DANGER
IDLH HAZARD
SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR REQUIRED
Confined Space SAF 032 Confined Space It is the Issuing Authorities responsibility to insure
Confined Space Sign ant entry all openings into a vessel allowing entry have
Entry points appropriate signage per SAF-032

Lead Abatement Lead Barricade Tape Barricade tape is posted around areas involving
Management (color dependent lead-based paint removal. Signage to display:
Program on relevant
WARNING
hazards) and
Signs LEAD WORK AREA
POISON
NO SMOKING OR EATING

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Condition Reference Minimum Description

Procedure Requirement
Benzene Danger Tape/ Safe boundaries shall be established around areas
Red Tape where streams containing benzene are being
vented or drained. Respiratory protection is
required inside these areas. Contact a site
Industrial Hygienist with questions regarding PPE
and benzene exposure. Benzene Sign to display;
DANGER
BENZENE
CANCER HAZARD
FLAMMABLE - NO SMOKING
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
RESPIRATOR REQUIRED
Asbestos Abatement Asbestos O&M Specialty Hazard Approved asbestos barricade tape is posted
Program - Asbestos around asbestos work areas. Contact the site
Barricade Tape Asbestos Coordinator with questions regarding
& Sign asbestos. Signage to display:
DANGER
ASBESTOS
CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
AVOID CREATING DUST
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
ARE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA
Radiation Sources SAF 067 Special magenta Sources may be brought on site by outside
Radiation Safety & yellow contractors for inspection purposes. Use barricade
Program and barricade tape tape and suitable signage hung on the tape.
Procedure with signs on
Damaged radioactive sources have special
each side OR
isolation/barricade requirements
magenta &
yellow rope with Refer to procedures for detailed information
signs every 10
feet
High Voltage SAF 095 Working Blue Barricade Barricade tape posted around work on energized
on or near Tape with White electrical equipment (50 volts or greater, nominal)
Energized Lettering should display
Electrical
Energized Electrical Work
Equipment
Excavations SAF 054 Barricade Tape Outside boundaries must be established with hard
Procedure for (color dependent barricades or barricade tape around all excavations
Ground on relevant when leaving for any length of time. The type of
Disturbance hazards) barricade is dependent on the severity of fall
exposure and the barricade-excavation distance.

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Condition Reference Minimum Description

Procedure Requirement
Roof Work, SAF 042 Fall Danger Tape/ Floor holes, open sided floors, and platforms.
Walkways, Leading Protection Red Tape Place Red barricade tape no closer than six feet
Edges and Open (6’) from the edge. Place hard guardrails where
Sided Work Areas persons must work or pass closer than six feet (6’)
to the edge of openings
Overhead Work SAF 042 Fall Danger Tape/ Where there is worker exposure below an elevated
Protection Red Tape or work area, safeguards must be in place.
caution/Yellow Permanent or temporary barricades are one option.
Tape and/or Other methods include screens and canopy
SAF 076 Sign (color barriers. Overhead work includes platforms with
Scaffolding dependent on grated floors, open sided floors and platforms,
Procedure relevant ladders, pipe racks, roofs, scaffold erection, steel
hazards) erection, and suspended personnel platforms
Crane Lifts and MAINT-E-033 Danger Tape/ Safe boundaries shall be posted, using red danger
Hoisting Areas Red Tape tape around the area under the load zone and the
swing area of the crane. Attendants may protect
the area for short duration, low risk jobs (such as
forklift or carry deck lifts) The attendant must
remain out of the line of fire and ensure all others
working in the area are also out of the line of fire
from falling objects. Barricade tape is required
between the outriggers to protect people from the
turntable area of the crane and the swing area of
the crane when a load is going overhead..

Manual Lifting and SAF 116 Caution/Yellow Manual lifting/hoisting of small loads such as
Hoisting Tape scaffold components, tool bags, tools, etc. using
rope or chain falls. Caution/Yellow tape must be
placed around the line of fire hazard area.
Roadblocks SAF 082 Vehicle Assigned Roadblocks are erected and Gate closures are
Safety Policy personnel and/or completed for plant emergencies or hazardous
various road conditions. Specific requirements defined in each
Emergency
barriers procedure. Barricades & Signs are available from
response Plan.
Security
Arial Platform lifts SAF 117 Safe Danger tape or Danger tape and/or barricades shall be placed
being stored or use of Aerial barricades with around the aerial lift platform
staged in the road Platform Lifts danger tape.
way
Unit Startup and SAF 092 White / Red Roadways and occupied areas adjacent to process
Shutdown Removal of Non- Barricade tape units are evacuated and closed during unit startup
essential as described in and shut down, Specific requirements defined in
Personnel during SAF 092 this procedure. Barricade tape to display:
Periods of
Do Not Enter Without operators Permission
Increased Risk
e.g. Planned Unit
Startup and
Shutdown
Periods

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Miscellaneous Leaks none RED or Areas where algae is present, refinery streams
or spills YELLOW have spilled or hazardous materials have
Barricade tape leaked/spilled should be marked with barricade
and/or signs tape. The barricade tape color and the size of the
area depend on the hazard potential and quantity of
the chemical

Appendix B

Examples of barricade tags:

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