HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNS

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1 HSE guidelines S April 2017 HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNS

2 Work safely or don t work at all There are strict procedures when working on installations and systems. After all, there s a risk for hazardous substances to be released. Therefore read the Permit to Work carefully and check if the described control measures have been taken. Then take the precautionary measures which belong to your job. Always be alert to prevent hazardous substances from being released. When in doubt: always ask or stop working! Speaking the same clear language regarding Health, Safety and Environment, and harmonisation of regulations by focusing primarily on agreements between companies and contractors. That is the goal the member parties of HSElife NL pursue. As well as the information that has already been harmonised, location and company-specific information also applies. Ask for it!

3 HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNS Clear health and safety signs play an essential part in safety during operations and in the health of employees. That s why at a location everyone (visitor, employee and contractor) must be familiar with the meaning of the H&S signs and follow the rules.

4 PRINCIPLES H&S WARNING SYSTEM Working Conditions Regulation Chapter 8 Risk identification and evaluation (RI&E), specific site-specific hazards, prohibition signs, mandatory signs and instructions Evacuation plan (for escape routes) Safety data sheets (for hazardous substances)

5 TYPES OF H&S DESIGNATIONS Warnings Prohibition signs Mandatory signs Escape routes and safe situations Firefighting equipment and lifesaving appliances signs GHS Hazard pictograms Additional text boxes

6 WARNING SIGNS triangular shape yellow surface black icons black edge Gevaar voor ontvlambare stoffen Explosiegevaarlijke atmosfeer

7 PROHIBITION SIGNS circular sign white surface black icons red border with a diagonal red line black icons Vuur, open vlam en roken verboden Verboden toegang voor onbevoegden

8 MANDATORY SIGNS circular sign blue surface white icons Veiligheidshelm verplicht Veiligheidsbril verplicht

9 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT square shape red surface white icons white edge

10 EVACUATION SIGNS (ESCAPE ROUTES AND SAFE SITUATIONS) rectangular shape green surface white icons white edge

11 LIFESAVING APPLIANCES SIGNS square shape green surface white icons white edges

12 GHS (GLOBALY HARMONIZED SYSTEM) / CLP PICTOGRAMS diamond shape white surface black icons red edges Explosie gevaar Brand gevaarlijk Brand bevorderend

13 ADDITIONAL TEXT BOXES Symbols are mainly used to convey a message. A text box may also be added. Rectangular shape Below or beside symbol Same use of colour as symbol Area for supplementary text Area for supplementary text

14 H&S SIGNS IN PRACTICE At a location we often use warning signs, prohibition signs and mandatory signs side by side or together. Location sign (onshore) General information about the location. The H&S signs that apply here, can also be found in other specific places on the location.

15 Loading area sign (onshore) General information about the rules that apply to the tank truck loading. Specific hazards are recognizable on the pipes that are used for loading.

Storage vessels and storage tanks Storage tanks > 1 m³ (for usage onshore) are indicated by: equipment identification number and volume substance name GHS danger symbols NFPA-coding (

16 Storage vessels and storage tanks Storage tanks > 1 m³ (for usage onshore) are indicated by: equipment identification number and volume substance name GHS danger symbols NFPA-coding ( hazard diamond ) hazard identification (GEVI) number substance identification number (UN-number) general hazards (e.g. Natural gas blanket) Example: tank coding Natural gas condensate

17 Pipe lines All pipe lines on a location are indicated by: substance name medium s color GHS danger sign direction of flow general hazards (eg. H2S, hot, etc.)

18 Composite signs Composite signs are used for access to spaces, storage of hazardous substances or gas cylinders, confined spaces, etc.

19 Escape route marking A designation of the escape routes from anywhere on the location that leads to a safe place or to a musterpoint.

specific areas at onshore sites, just above floor

20 Escape route guidance system Escape route guidance systems may be installed at offshore sites and in specific areas at onshore sites, just above floor level. This system lights up if the lights suddenly go out.

21 Safety markings/safety tapes Designation or delineation of certain parts of the installation, obstructions or areas. Warning Prohibition Safe situation nalichtende toepassing nalichtende toepassing nalichtende toepassing

22 QUESTIONS? MORE INFORMATION? You can always approach the site manager/supervisor

23 5 TO REMEMBER Know what all the signage means (read the booklet one more time to remind yourself) Familiarise yourself with any site-specific signage Discuss the dangers of any particular products you are working with Respect barriers and cordons Report damaged or missing signage IMPORTANT! Offshore and Onshore signage can differ

24 QUESTION 1. Why are health and safety signs important? A) They are important because everyone at a location must be familiar with the meaning of the health and safety signs and follow the rules, so employee, contractor and visitor. B) Clear health and safety signs play an essential part in safety during operations and in the health of employees. C) They are important because they are the principles of a health and safety warning system.

25 ANSWER 1. Why are health and safety signs important? A) They are important because everyone at a location must be familiar with the meaning of the health and safety signs and follow the rules, so employee, contractor and visitor. B) Clear health and safety signs play an essential part in safety during operations and in the health of employees. C) They are important because they are the principles of a health and safety warning system.

26 QUESTION 2. What types of health and safety designations are there? A) Mandatory signs, warning signs, prohibition signs, hazards, rescue equipment. B) Mandatory signs, warning signs, prohibition signs, hazards, fire fighting equipment. C) Mandatory signs, warning signs, prohibition signs, rescue equipment, fire fighting equipment, safe situations, additional information.

27 ANSWER 2. What types of health and safety designations are there? A) Mandatory signs, warning signs, prohibition signs, hazards, rescue equipment. B) Mandatory signs, warning signs, prohibition signs, hazards, fire fighting equipment. C) Mandatory signs, warning signs, prohibition signs, rescue equipment, fire fighting equipment, safe situations, additional information.

28 QUESTION 3. All pipe lines are identified by: A) Substance name, medium color, GHS danger sign, direction of flow and general hazards B) Group s color, danger sign, name and direction of flow C) Danger sign, group number, substance name and direction of flow

29 ANSWER 3. All pipe lines are identified by: A) Substance name, medium color, GHS danger sign, direction of flow and general hazards B) Group s color, danger sign, name and direction of flow C) Danger sign, group number, substance name and direction of flow

30 QUESTION 4. What are the characteristics of warning signs? A) Triangle sign, yellow surface, black border, black icons. B) Circular sign, white surface, red border with a diagonal red line, black icons. C) Square sign, red surface, white icons.

31 ANSWER 4. What are the characteristics of warning signs? A) Triangle sign, yellow surface, black border, black icons. B) Circular sign, white surface, red border with a diagonal red line, black icons. C) Square sign, red surface, white icons.

32 QUESTION 5. Which codings are indicated on storage tanks (> 1 m³ for usage onshore)? A) Hazard identification number, equipment identification number and volume, Safety Data Sheet, substance name, danger symbols, NFPA-coding ( hazard diamond ), substance identification number (UN-number). B) Hazard identification number, equipment identification number and volume, substance name, danger symbols, NFPA-coding ( hazard diamond ), substance identification number (UN-number). C) Hazard identification number, equipment identification number and volume, direction of flow, substance name, danger symbols, NFPA-coding ( hazard diamond ), substance identification number (UN-number).

33 ANSWER 5. Which codings are indicated on storage tanks (> 1 m³ for usage onshore)? A) Hazard identification number, equipment identification number and volume, Safety Data Sheet, substance name, danger symbols, NFPA-coding ( hazard diamond ), substance identification number (UN-number). B) Hazard identification number, equipment identification number and volume, substance name, danger symbols, NFPA-coding ( hazard diamond ), substance identification number (UN-number). C) Hazard identification number, equipment identification number and volume, direction of flow, substance name, danger symbols, NFPA-coding ( hazard diamond ), substance identification number (UN-number).

HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNS

HSE guidelines S December 2012 HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNS HSE LIFE THE NATIONAL OIL&GAS INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR PROFESSIONALS Work safely or don t work at all There are strict procedures when working on installations