MIM1186.500 HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM (HCP), Jan2016 PDF
MIM1186.500 HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM (HCP), Jan2016 PDF
MIM1186.500 HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM (HCP), Jan2016 PDF
CONTENT:
This program is being established to comply with Saudi Aramco GI 150.100 Hazardous Materials
Communication (HAZCOM) Program. It defines requirements and outlines procedures and criteria that
will ensure that the HAZCOM Program is effectively implemented in the Department. This instruction
includes the following:
1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Definitions
4. Responsibilities
5. Employee Information and Training
6. Verification of Program Elements
7. Inventory of Hazardous Chemical Products
8. Chemical Hazard Bulletins (CHBs) and/or Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
9. Chemical Hazard Labeling and other Warnings
10. Workplace Labeling
11. Warning Employees and Contractors of the Hazards of Non-Routine Tasks
12. Approval List
1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this written Hazardous Material Communication (HAZCOM) Program is to ensure
that the hazards of all chemicals used at the Marine Department are evaluated and that good health
and safety hazards information is made available and communicated to all employees and
contractors.
2.0 SCOPE
This program shall assist the Marine Department in developing standardized procedures and
methods to effectively communicate recognized chemical hazards to employees, contractors and
visitors. All hazardous chemicals handled at the Marine Department where there is potential for
personnel exposures are covered under this program.
Any conflict between this document and other applicable Saudi Aramco standards and procedures,
programs, industry standards, codes, and forms shall be resolved between the Managers of the
Marine Department and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
The HAZCOM Program requires implementation of the following six (6) key elements:
1. A Written Hazardous Material Communication Program
2. Adequate workplace chemical hazard labeling standards
3. Employee information and training program
4. Designated responsibilities for each program element
5. Yearly internal self-audit of the HAZCOM Program
6. Up to date Chemical Inventory
3.0 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions and terminology are used in this document:
Hazardous chemical – Any material, including chemicals, substances and products which may
cause adverse health and safety effects to individuals and property.
CHB – Chemical Hazard Bulletin. A one-page document developed and published in an accurate
and concise fashion by WED – (Workplace Environment Division/Industrial Hygiene Unit) of the
EPD for each hazardous chemical product. Among other information, it describes the product
identity and composition, including physical and health hazards, which the product may be
present.
SDS – Safety Data Sheet. A document developed and published by the product manufacturer
providing information on the hazards associated with the material. It may consist of several pages
and give information of the product identity and composition, and the physical and health hazards.
SDS are published in English.
PPE – Personal Protective Equipment is used or worn by the employee or others while performing
job tasks for protection against the physical and health hazards of chemical products. Examples of
PPE include respirators, safety glasses or goggles, face shields, earplugs, personal protective
clothing, etc.
CHAT – Chemical Hazard Awareness Training. CHAT workshops are designed and offered to
Company employees by proponents. The training covers key hazard communication topics, e.g.,
nature of hazards, CHB, SDS, PPE, and handling and storage of chemicals.
Non-routine tasks – those jobs or activities that are not performed on a regular basis during
normal unit operations.
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
4.4 EMPLOYEES/CONTRACTORS
4.4.1 Compliance with Saudi Aramco regulations, standards, practices and procedures.
4.4.2 Use or wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and use controls
that are required (by work practice procedures, CHB, SDS, etc.).
4.4.3 Shall not remove or deface the identification of the container of a chemical product.
4.4.4 Report to his supervisor any deficiency in personal protective equipment or other
protective device of which he is aware and which may endanger himself or another
employee.
4.4.5 Keep record of his training record.
Employees will receive initial training at the time of their assignment where they can potentially
be exposed to hazardous chemicals and at a minimum of every three (3) years (e-Learning
refresher training) after, when updated information is received, and/or when a new chemical is
introduced into their work area.
5.1.1 Location and use of the Hazard Communication information including the written
program, CHB/SDS files, etc.
5.1.2 Chemical inventory lists, labels, and CHB/SDS and how this information can be used
to determine potential hazards in the work area and appropriate personal protective
equipment for protection against those hazards.
5.1.3 Procedures developed at the facility to link chemicals in stationary process
containers/vessels to hazard information specific to the chemical.
5.1.4 The facility’s labeling program.
The Hazardous Chemical List shall contain a minimum of the Chemical Name, Location, SAP
material master number, CHB number, Hazard Rating, and Handling Procedure if available.
8.0 CHEMICAL HAZARD BULLETIN (CHB) AND/OR SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
8.1 SDS must be available in the facility before hazardous chemicals are brought into any work
area.
8.2 Available CHB from EPD/IHU for all hazardous chemical products handled in the work area
are to be made accessible to employees.
8.3 In the case that a CHB for a particular product is not available, a formal request will be sent
to the EPD/IHU to develop the CHB. The respective SDS will be provided to EPD/IHU with
the request.
8.4 CHB and/or SDS for all chemicals used should be clearly posted in the work area or on a
bulletin board or equivalent.
8.5 Posting of an SDS in lieu of a CHB close to where the CHB would normally be posted, i.e.,
where a chemical is stored or handled is sufficient until a CHB is developed.
11.1 The Marine Department employees and contractors shall be informed of the hazards of
non-routine tasks and on the methods for safely conducting these tasks.
11.2 The Marine Department employees and contractor shall be informed of where the
information is located concerning the chemical inventory lists, labels, Chemical Hazard
Bulletins, SDS, and how this information can be used to determine potential hazards in the
work area, as well as information on appropriate personal protective equipment that may
be required.
11.3 It is the responsibility of the area Supervisor and Contractor Supervision to ensure that
their employees are trained in the proper use of the information contained in the Hazard
Communication Program and the proper response to hazards associated with materials
encountered in the facility.