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1 Clough AMEC Joint Venture (CAJV) Bayu-Undan Operations and Maintenance Services Transitional On / Off Shore Induction Revision 5 01/11/2006 SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT CAJV Induction 2 Part 1 – ConocoPhillips Bayu-Undan CD-rom Have you got your Certificate of Completion? Part 2 – Clough-AMEC JV PowerPoint Presentation Part 3 – Complete Assessment Questionnaire SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Bayu-Undan Field 3 SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Operations and Maintenance Contract 4 Contract Award: June 2004 Contract Duration: 3 years (+2 year option) SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT CAJV Organisation Structure 5 PARENT COMPANY SUPPORT - HUMAN RESOURCES CONTRACT - HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT MANAGER - QUALITY MANAGEMENT - COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE MANAGER OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT HR / LOGISTICS DISCIPLINE CONTRACT RDTL TRAINING HSE ADVISOR PLANNER ACCOUNTANT SYSTEMS T/L COORDINATOR ENGINEERS ADMINISTRATOR COORDINATOR DOCUMENT PROCUREMENT ACCOUNTS QC COORDINATOR CONTROLLER ASSISTANT ASSISTANT SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Vision 6 To be a leader in asset support services within the Oil and Gas industry, through the development and implementation of best practice systems, HSE cultures and work ethics, and the engagement of quality personnel who identify with Clough AMEC Joint Venture as being the employer of choice. Simon High Richard Bailey Clough Services AMEC Oil & Gas Managing Director Managing Director SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT CAJV Policy Statements – Business Management 7 CAJV Policy Statements are based on best practice and the corporate governance of our parent companies: SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT CAJV Policy Statements – Human Resources 8 Policy statements are authorised by the CAJV Project Sponsors as public statements of commitment to our Customers, Employees, Vendors and the Community. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT CAJV Policy Statements - HSEQ 9 CAJV Policies provide operational personnel with a Framework and the Authority upon which to base their respective operating practices, systems and behaviours. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT CAJV Management System 10 The CAJV Management System incorporates all CAJV's business management functionality, ensuring the effective dissemination of Vision and Strategy, through to Management Plans, Processes and Procedures. The CAJV Management System is made available to all employees through the Intranet at "www.cajv.com.au" SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT CAJV Management System 11 An integrated Management Plan has been developed for the contract and incorporates all areas of our business including: Strategic Overview Scope of Work Risk Management Planning Human Resources Health, Safety and Environment Commercial and Finance Supply Chain Management Technical Support Management Maintenance Execution Continual Improvement SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT CAJV Management System 12 Procedures and Project Instructions are developed as either Deployment Flow Charts or Verbatim type documents and are made available on the CAJV Intranet to provide instruction and guidance to all personnel. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT ConocoPhillips Management System 13 ConocoPhillips operates an integrated management system which is available on their intranet. This includes a comprehensive library of: Procedures Specifications Forms Guidelines All CAJV practices on the Bayu Undan and Floating Storage & Offload Vessel (FSO) Liberdade facilities MUST comply with ConocoPhillips requirements. When undertaking activities on the Bayu Undan or FSO Liberdade facilities, you will be required to work to ConocoPhillips procedures unless otherwise advised. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Employer's HSE Responsibilities 14 ConocoPhillips, CAJV and your Direct Employer have a responsibility to provide and maintain a working environment in which YOU are not exposed to hazards. This "Duty of Care" includes but is not limited to: The provision and maintenance of workplaces, plant, and systems of work such that, you are not exposed to hazards; The provision of information, instruction, training and supervision of all employees, to enable you to perform your work in such a manner that you are not exposed to hazards; Consulting and cooperating with safety and health representatives, and other employees, regarding occupational safety and health at the workplace; The provision of adequate personal protective clothing and equipment as is practicable to protect you against hazards, where it is not practicable to avoid the presence of such hazards at the workplace; Making arrangements for ensuring, that the use, cleaning, maintenance, transportation and disposal of plant at the workplace is carried out in a manner such that you are not exposed to hazards; Making arrangements for ensuring, that the use, handling, processing, storage, transportation and disposal of substances, at the workplace is carried out in a manner such that you are not exposed to hazards. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Employees' HSE Responsibilities 15 As an employee, you have a "Duty of Care" to ensure your own safety and health at work, and to avoid adversely affecting the safety or health of any other person through any act or omission at work. In doing so, you are is required to: Comply with all instructions provided by your Supervisor for your safety or health or for the safety or health of other persons; Use protective clothing and equipment that has been provided, in accordance with appropriate instructions for it"s proper use; Ensure that equipment provided in the interests of safety or health is not misused or damaged in any way; Report immediately to your Supervisor any situation at the workplace that does, or could, constitute a hazard to any person; Report immediately to your Supervisor any injury or harm to health, which becomes apparent in the course of, or in connection with your work. Cooperate with the implementation of obligations imposed, by relevant acts and regulations, on ConocoPhillips, CAJV and/or your direct employer. Refer previous slide "Employer"s HSE Responsibilities". SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Communication – Toolbox Meetings 16 CAJV personnel are required to attend daily Toolbox Meetings which are conducted prior to commencement of each shift. Agenda items covered during these meetings include: Proposed work activities (including any relevant Job Hazard Analysis - JHA"s); Activities required for the safe completion of work; Personal protective equipment (PPE) or clothing requirements; Incidents and hazards that have been identified during the previous shift; Individual concerns of the employees participating in the meeting; Any problems experienced on the previous shift/day; SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Communication – Notice Boards 17 HSE Notice Boards are strategically located throughout the platform and are regularly updated, providing a good source of current information relating to Health, Safety and Environment. Notice Boards are also established at the onshore administration offices. Information which may be found on the HSE notice boards includes: Identification photographs of the current HSE Representatives on the facility; Emergency Response information – (Emergency Alarms etc); Minutes of HSE meetings; HAZID Card register; Identification photographs of Safety Wardens and First Aiders Travel Advice Incident / Injury reports; Security Bulletins HSE Alerts; Health & Fitness information and programs Fact Sheets SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Communication – HSE Representatives 18 A number of CAJV Occupational Health and Safety Representatives have been nominated on each shift to act as a communication link between yourself and the facility managers. The names and identification photographs of the HSE Representatives are displayed on the notice boards throughout the facility. These nominated representatives are your voice at ConocoPhillips HSE Meetings. Any concerns you wish to have raised at these forums should be brought to the attention of your HSE Representative. Note: Any hazards, unsafe acts or conditions should be addressed with your Supervisor immediately. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Communication – Facility HSE Meetings 19 Facility HSE Meetings are convened on a regular basis and are attended by the CAJV HSE Representatives. The agenda items covered at these meetings include: • Current issues or achievements relating to health, safety and environment; • Details of any outcomes of incidents or incident investigations; • Audit / inspection outcomes; • KPI and trend analysis outcomes. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Hazard and Risk Assessment 20 Prior to the commencement of any task, a hazard and risk assessment MUST be undertaken using one of the following formats, depending on the nature and complexity of the task. HAZOP – Operational Hazard Risk Assessment which identifies the hazards and risk of operational and process activities. HAZID – Hazard and Risk Identification which identifies the high level hazards and risks associated with a work scope or item of plant or equipment. JHA – Job Hazard Analysis which identifies the individual tasks associated with a work scope, and analyses the hazards associated with each task. All personnel associated with the work are to sign onto the JHA signifying their awareness and understanding of the hazards and hazard controls. Step Back 5 X 5 – Which is utilised for minor scopes of work to ensure personnel take "5 Steps Back" and "5 Minutes" to assess the work scope / work place for any hazards prior to commencing work. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Hierarchy of Control 21 Hazards and/or risks identified are to be mitigated using one or a combination of the following hierarchy of controls, in order of preference. 1. Eliminate the hazard. This is the preferred control solution. 2. Substitute the hazard. Identification and implementation of methods to achieve the desired result by a less hazardous means. 3. Engineer the hazard out. Engineering methods introduced to effect a change in the process such as segregation, partial enclosure, mechanical handling, ventilation, automation, etc. 4. Administrative controls. These controls rely on human behaviour to minimise hazards by undertaking certain safe procedures. These include job rotation, minimising the number of people exposed to a potential hazard, codes of practice, safe-working procedures, permits to work and housekeeping. 5. Personal protection. This control is the least preferred method in the hierarchy of control. The use of this control should always be a last resort, and should never form the basis of a long-term control plan, as the person remains exposed to the hazard and protection is dependent upon the effectiveness of the PPE. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Hazard Reporting 22 A HAZID Card reporting system is in place on the Bayu-Undan facilities. A similar form also exists in the administration offices. ALL hazards identified must be reported IMMEDIATELY to your Supervisor and a HAZID Report Card completed. Hazards may include: Unsafe acts or conditions; Unsafe plant or equipment; Unsafe procedures or processes; Procedure / System noncompliance; Uncontrolled / unauthorised releases to atmosphere, ocean or drains. Note: Where possible, (prior to filling out a HAZID Report Card), all hazards identified should, have control measures implemented immediately to make the area / item safe. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT First Aid / Medical Facilities 23 Illness / Injury - If you become injured or ill while working, report immediately to your Supervisor. Medical Facilities - Appropriate medical facilities are based on the Compression Utilities Quarters (CUQ) and FSO. An occupational health nurse (Medic) is based on the CUQ. Medication - Any prescribed medication must be declared at the heliport prior to departure to the facility. Upon arrival at the facility, you must notify the Medic of the medication. First Aid – A number of qualified Senior First Aid personnel are available on the facilities and in the administration offices. Their names and identification photos are located on the Heli-Admin notice board on each facility and the office HSE notice board. First Aid kits are strategically located throughout the facilities to allow the timely application of first aid treatment. Only qualified and competent first aid personnel should attempt treatment. The use of these facilities does not negate the need to report all incidents and injuries. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Incident Reporting 24 Incident reporting is an important part of CAJV's and ConocoPhillips strategy for identifying hazardous occurrences and high risk situations, and implementing improvements to eliminate the potential for accidents, injury and damage to the environment or equipment. CAJV and ConocoPhillips adopt a no blame approach when investigating incidents. ALL INCIDENTS are to be reported immediately to your Supervisor, regardless of whether any injury or damage was encountered. These incidents may include: Any Injuries - including first aid cases, medical treatment cases, restricted duty injuries or lost time injuries; Environmental incidents - including any uncontrolled or unauthorised releases to the drainage system, ocean or atmosphere and/or, any inappropriate or unauthorised disposal of hazardous substances, materials or equipment; Property damage – Including damage to any process equipment, systems, instruments, structure, maintenance equipment or tools; Hazard Observations – Including any observed acts or conditions that are deemed unsafe or environmentally unacceptable. Near Misses – or incidents that had, or could have had, the potential to cause injury or damage to the environment or equipment. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Emergency Response – In Transit 25 During mobilisation to the Bayu Undan facility it may be necessary to travel through, or overnight in foreign countries. These may include Singapore, Indonesia (Bali), Australia and/or Timor Leste'. A security briefing will be provided should it be necessary to transit through a high risk area. Information relating to your travel will be provided to you prior to mobilisation. It is important that you read, understand and carry this information with you as it contains the following data: Airport transfer information; Entry and exit information into Timor Leste"; Protocols and expectations when staying overnight in Timor Leste"; Transfers to the Bayu Undan / FSO Liberdade from Dili; Helicopter travel information including baggage restrictions and appropriate clothing; Prohibited Items on the offshore facilities; Emergency Contact Details - Should you encounter difficulties during mobilisation, you will need to contact either the in-country emergency contact person or the CAJV emergency contact in Perth. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Emergency Response – On Bayu-Undan 26 On arrival at the facility you will be allocated a Muster Point and Lifeboat in the event of an evacuation. Identify the best route to attend your Muster Point from your work place and room. Remember you may be required to do this at night in the dark. Identify the location of a secondary Muster Point in the event that your allocated Muster Point is inaccessible. Ensure you are familiar with the emergency response procedures as identified in the ConocoPhillips induction. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Emergency Response - Office 27 Become familiar with the emergency response procedure for your building and the Safety Wardens that will direct you in case of an evacuation. It is important to know the location of: Emergency exits and fire escapes – DO NOT USE THE LIFTS Fire fighting equipment – extinguishers and fire hose and reel First aid kits Learn the following: Building alarms and when regular testing is carried out Location of the Emergency Muster Point Sign in / out procedure for staff and visitors SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Permit to Work System 28 The Bayu Undan and FSO Liberdade facilities operate a Permit To Work system. A permit to work is required for ALL non-routine work and critical work including: Hot Work Confined Space Entry High Voltage Electrical Under no circumstances is work to commence on non-routine or critical work without an Safety System isolation (eg. Fire pump) authorised permit to work. Working Over Water Working with Chemicals Working with Radiation Any Non Routine Work SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Reporting and Emergency 29 When reporting an emergency by phone to emergency services – Police, Ambulance, Fire Authority it is important to provide the following information: 1. Your name 2. The exact location of the emergency 3. The nature of the emergency 4. The number of people involved and their condition if known 5. Stay on the phone if it is NOT going to compromise your safety. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Tagging Systems 30 GREEN TAGS (Plant / Equipment Isolated) indicate equipment is safe to work on and has been isolated, vented, depressurised, drained, purged, flushed and decontaminated according to the requirements of the work permit. YELLOW TAGS (Caution / Information) indicate faulty or substandard equipment. RED TAGS (Do Not Operate) Are used to identify all valves, piping and equipment that has been altered or changed from their normal operating position to allow for isolation of a particular section or item of equipment. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Barricades and Signage 31 Protective barricades and signs regardless of their structure are erected to prevent access to certain areas. (ie overhead activities, Chemical spills, Radiation, Slip, trip or fall Hazards) Barricades may take the form of tape (danger or hazard) flagged bunting or hard barricading (post and rail) Information tags should be placed on barricades to inform personnel of the danger present. Do not enter barricaded areas unless authorised. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Barricades and Signage 32 Safety Signs are designed / colour coded to indicate the significance of the sign and the type of information being communicated. The following chart provides a guide to Safety Signs. PROHIBITED MANDATORY RESTRICTED HAZARD DANGER EMERGENCY FIRE SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Portable Electrical Tools and Handtools 33 All electrical equipment bought onto the Bayu-Undan facilities must be inspected by a ConocoPhillips" electrician and tagged prior to their use; Electric power tools shall not be used in a hazardous area unless a valid permit is in place; Ensure that all tools and electrical extension leads are tagged with a current inspection tag. Inspect all electrical tools and extension leads for damage. If electrical equipment is found to be damaged, tag it out and notify your Supervisor. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Chemical Safety 34 Hazardous substances are not permitted on the Bayu Undan or FSO Liberdade facilities unless they have been approved by ConocoPhillips and are accompanied by a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). When working with hazardous substances, the following precautions are to be taken. MSDS for all hazardous substances on the facilities are obtainable through the ConocoPhillips intranet or on request from the HSE Advisor or Maintenance Coordinator; Read and understand the properties of the hazardous substance and implement all recommended storage and handling requirements. IF IN DOUBT, ASK!; When handling chemicals or hazardous substances, such as paints, solvents, cleaning products, and other substances, ensure that the correct PPE is worn; Practice good hygiene; If exposure occurs notify your Supervisor immediately and seek the First Aid treatment. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Mercury - Details 35 Within the Bayu-Undan facilities, mercury may be present in the gas, condensate and LPG process systems, as well as the glycol regenerator and produced water handling systems. Essentially there are 2 forms of Mercury that have been identified: Elemental Mercury – Very Toxic Bio Accumulative Neurotoxin (ie Has the Potential to Build up in the body and affects the central nervous system) Organic Mercury – Extremely Toxic Bio Accumulative Neurotoxin Mercury is a very dense liquid that tends to form into small silver globules or droplets, and will usually collect at the low points of a process or area. However, the liquid may be mixed through sludge or solid residues within systems and care should be exercised when undertaking tasks that may require handling of these wastes. Mercury may also be present in a vapour form depending on the type, temperature and pressure of the compound. Mercury may enter the body through either Inhalation, Absorption or Ingestion. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Mercury - Precautions 36 Prior to commencement of any work on a process system that has the potential for mercury to be present, vapour checks must be carried to confirm local levels are within acceptable tolerances; All equipment should be flushed clean / decontaminated by operations prior to work be undertaken. Even after thorough cleaning / decontamination of mercury contaminated steel, mercury can still be present in surface layers of metal. Extreme caution should be exercised when carrying out any hot work as when heated, the vapour could be released at potentially hazardous levels. Protective equipment shall be utilised depending on the nature and concentration of mercury present. This may include the use of a full chemical suit and respiratory protection. IF IN DOUBT – ASK!! SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Benzene / BTEX - Details 37 Within the Bayu-Undan facilities, Benzene and BTEX may be present in the wellstream fluids and is the "solvent" in the Glycol dehydration plant; BTEX - is an acronym for an aromatic solvent mixture consisting mainly of benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylene; Benzene is a listed carcinogen and a toxic substance, and therefore must be treated with the utmost care. A copy of the MSDS is obtainable through the Offshore HSE Advisor or Maintenance Coordinator. Liquid benzene evaporates quickly at atmospheric conditions giving off vapours nearly three times heavier than air which are highly flammable and may form explosive mixtures in air. Benzene readily evaporates in air therefore inhalation is the most likely route of exposure but absorption through the skin is also possible. Symptoms of acute exposure to benzene vapour are typical of hydrocarbon liquids and include nausea, dizziness, headache or unconsciousness depending on degree of over- exposure. Chronic exposure to benzene at relatively low levels has the potential to cause leukemia. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Benzene / BTEX - Precautions 38 Personnel involved in handling or sampling hydrocarbons in the process area shall: Wear gloves, particularly to guard against contact with the product and low or high temperature burns; Where appropriate, wear additional items of protective equipment such as goggles, face shields, aprons; When working in areas of limited access and egress and restricted ventilation, personnel shall wear Breathing Apparatus (BA); Be aware of and familiar with: – Locations of emergency showers and eyewash stations in the plant or on the facility; – Proximity of appropriate fire fighting equipment to highly volatile liquid sample points; – Location and types of breathing apparatus and Emergency Life Support Apparatus. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT PPE 39 The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn as a minimum on all facilities outside of the accommodation modules. Head protection (hard hat) Eye protection (safety glasses or goggles) Hand protection (gloves) Hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs) Foot protection (Steel toe capped; non-slip soles; steel midsole) Protective clothing (long sleeved, 100% cotton or fire retardant, antistatic, high visibility strips or orange in colour); Skin Protection – Maximum protection sunscreen to be used when working outside for extended periods. Additional PPE may be required in some areas as described on safety signs and detailed in the Permit to Work or JHA. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Welding and Oxy / Fuel Gas Cutting 40 Only competent and authorised personnel may use welding and oxy / fuel gas cutting equipment; All welding and oxy / fuel gas cutting equipment and leads shall be inspected for serviceability prior to use; All welding and oxy / fuel gas cutting activities undertaken outside of the designated welding workshop shall be subject a hot work permit. All oxy / fuel gas cutting equipment shall be fitted with a Flashback Arrestor at the gauge end; All gas cylinders shall be stored and secured in the upright position to prevent falling. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Fire Fighting 41 Fire extinguishers are strategically located throughout the facilities and onshore administration offices. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with them. Only trained and competent personnel should use fire extinguishers. In the event of fire – If it is small and you are trained, attempt to extinguish the fire. If the fire is larger – Raise the alarm and vacate the area. DO NOT PUT YOURSELF AT RISK! Water Foam A Class Fires A, B and F Class Fires Fire Classification A – Ordinary Combustibles, wood, paper & plastics; B – Flammable and combustible liquids; C – Flammable Gases; D – Flammable Metals; E – Electrically energised equipment; F – Cooking oils and fats. DRY CHEMICAL CO2 A, B, C and E Class Fires E Class Fires SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Manual Handling 42 Manual handling is one of the most common causes of incidents and injuries. Manual handling includes: Lifting; Carrying; Pushing; Pulling; Holding. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Manual Handling 43 Some precautions that can be taken to reduce the occurrence of manual handling incidents include: Store heavy, frequently used items at waist level; Use mechanical aids where possible; Split the load where possible; Use levers to reduce the load; Reduce repetitive activities. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Manual Handling – Lifting Techniques 44 SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Lifting Equipment and Cranes 45 Only approved, qualified, and competent personnel shall operate cranes. Crane lift areas to be barricaded off where practicable. DO NOT WALK UNDER CRANE LOADS Only qualified Dogman shall direct the Crane Operator. All lifting equipment must be colour coded and inspected before use. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Work At Heights 46 Wherever possible, all work shall be carried out from a fixed platform (eg Walkway, Scaffold etc), therefore avoiding the need to work at height. Fall protection shall be used for all work where an individual could fall a distance of 1.5 meters or more, or is at risk of a fall from any height; Fall protection shall consist of a full safety harness attached to an engineered secure point; Working from height shall only be undertaken by personnel who have been trained in the correct use of Safety Harnesses. Safety Harnesses must be designed, selected, used, inspected, and maintained in compliance with the Australian Standard AS1891 and manufacturers recommendations; Two lanyards must be utilised on safety harnesses, one of which must be tied off to a engineered secure anchorage point at all times; Anchorage points should be located as high as possible (ideally overhead, but no lower than waist high) and where possible located such that, in the event of a fall, the cable/lanyard does not contact the edge of roof or platform, and avoids the pendulum effect. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Scaffolding 47 All scaffold must be erected and inspected by an authorised person; Scaff-Tags are used throughout the facility to signify the scaffold has been erected and inspected by a competent and authorised person. All scaffold which is suitable for use shall have a Green approved Scaff-Tag attached at the point of access. Scaffolds which do not have a Scaff-Tag attached, or do not display a Green authorised insert, are considered unsafe. No personnel are permitted to access this type of scaffold. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Ladders 48 Non conductive ladders must be used for electrical work; All single ladders are to be securely tied-off at the top; A 1:4 angle is to be maintained for all ladders; While ascending / descending a ladder, do not carry anything that will prevent you holding on with both hands; Maintain 3 points of contact when ascending or descending a ladder. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Working Over Water 49 Work over water will only be permitted subject to the conduct of a hazard risk assessment and an authorised permit to work; Work over water shall only be undertaken providing it is carried out in weather, sea and visibility conditions that provide a good prospect of recovery should persons enter the sea; A standby vessel / rescue craft shall be available in the field at all times to render assistance; Radio communications shall be established and maintained between the facility, standby vessel and observer for the duration of the work over water activities; A work vest, safety harness and/or lifeline shall be worn whenever work over water is performed; During work over water a person shall be designated as an observer to watch the person(s) at risk. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Confined Space Entry 50 A confined space is defined as any enclosed or partially enclosed space which: Is not intended or designed primarily as a workplace; Is at atmospheric pressure during occupancy; Has restricted means for entry or exit AND WHICH EITHER: Has an atmosphere containing or likely to contain potentially harmful levels of contaminant; Has, or is likely to have, an unsafe oxygen level; Is of a nature, or is likely to be of a nature, that could contribute to the person in the space being overwhelmed by an unsafe atmosphere or contaminate. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Confined Space Entry 51 Entry into a confined space will ONLY be permitted subject to the following conditions: All personnel entering the space to have completed an approved confined space entry training course; The completion of a HAZID; The completion of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA); The receipt of an authorised Confined Space Entry Permit; The effective implementation of all hazard controls as identified during the HAZID, JHA and issue of the Confined Space Entry Permit. The placement of a trained and competent confined space entry observer; SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Heat Related Illnesses 52 The Bayu Undan facilities are situated in the tropics and can be subject to high heat / high humidity conditions. Consequently there is a high risk of personnel suffering from heat related illnesses. The following actions should be taken to reduce such potential: Where possible organise work so that it is completed in the cooler part of the day; Move the work to a shaded area or erect temporary shade areas from which to work; Drink water (100-200ml) at regular intervals to maintain hydration levels; Take regular breaks; Where appropriate, install extraction or ventilation equipment to maintain air movement; Affix a wide brimmed attachment to your safety helmet. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Heat Related Illnesses 53 Although not a significant issue for office based staff it is important to remember that should you be required to travel to the tropical region and / or the Bayu Undan facility the climatic conditions are hot and humid. Those most at risk are: Avoid heat related illness by: Drinking small amounts of WATER often Overweight Wear suitable clothing Medically unfit Adopt a healthy life style Not acclimatised to the Avoid the over consumption of alcohol environment Tea, coffee and cool drinks are not fluid replacements Suffering from heart disease Conducting physically demanding tasks in the cooler part of the day Using diuretic medication SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Radiation Safety 54 From time to time there will be a need to undertake radiography on the facilities. This will generally involve the use of a Gamma Radioactive source and will be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. During the use of radioactive sources, barricades and sign posts will be erected to prevent inadvertent exposure to radiation. These barricades may need to be erected on several levels, above and below where the actual activity is being conducted. Do not enter areas that have been barricaded and sign posted for radioactive materials even if there is no activity evident. The activity may be on the level above or below and out of sight. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Waste Management 55 The "3R Principle" of waste management is to be applied on all facilities: REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE The management of wastes on the Bayu-Undan facility is outlined in the Waste Management Plan obtainable through the ConocoPhillips intranet; All waste is to be segregated and placed in the appropriate receptacles; Ask your supervisor if you are unsure of how to dispose of specific waste material. Office waste is to be segregated for recycling Used printer and photocopier cartridges are to be returned for refill SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Housekeeping 56 Work locations and equipment are to be kept clean and orderly at all times Always maintain good housekeeping practices in all work you perform to ensure trips, slips, fire and environment hazards are reduced Emergency exits must be free from obstructions at all times Good housekeeping at height is extremely important Do not overload shelving and cabinets Good housekeeping extends to maintaining clean and hygienic office kitchen facilities to prevent the spread of germs and disease DON"T IGNORE IT – "FIX IT" SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Dress and Behaviour Code 57 Neat, clean and tidy at all times Appropriate professional appearance that reflects the nature of your business No bad, offensive language or behaviour Consideration for the privacy and the sensitive nature of business activities especially in an open plan office Limit private use of company communication facilities – phone and email and strictly no forwarding of offensive or sexually explicit material Respect for cultural, religious and sexual diversity Hours of work – as per office protocol. See your manager SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Road Safety 58 Pedestrian crossing points are installed on major roads to enable you to cross safely USE THEM Do not step out from behind buses you will not be seen Use under city arcades where available to reduce your interaction with traffic Walk do not run Be seen and adopt the same rules when being a pedestrian as you would when driving Be vigilant SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Right to Challenge 59 SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Right to Challenge 60 IT IS YOUR ABSOLUTE LEGAL RIGHT TO FEEL SAFE AT ALL TIMES WHILE AT WORK. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Right to Challenge 61 IF YOU DO NOT FEEL SAFE AT TO CHALLENGE THE APPROPRIATENESS WORK OF THE ACTIVITIES YOU HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO UNDERTAKE YOU HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY, AND OR THE CONDITIONS YOU HAVE BEEN YOUR WORK COLLEAGUES ASKED TO ENDURE. SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT Back to Basics 62 1. Always do a risk assessment before starting a task and re-assess the risk when conditions change 2. Always observe and follow all safety warnings, barriers, instruction signs 3. Always wear the correct personal protective equipment for the task 4. Always use the correct tools and equipment for the job and use them correctly 5. Always follow the correct manual handling and lifting 6. Always keep the workplace clean, tidy and free of obstructions 7. Always hold the handrail when using the stairs 8. Walk, do not run and always look where you are going, follow walkways 9. Always conduct work in an environmentally sound manner 10. If in doubt, ASK!!! SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT 63 End of Presentation Please Complete the Assessment SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
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Sony Encourages Linux On Their Phones 212
from the mixed-signals dept.
We've improved Slashdot's video section; now you can view our video interviews, product close-ups and site visits with all the usual Slashdot options to comment, share, etc. No more walled garden! It's a work in progress -- we hope you'll check it out (Learn more about the recent updates).
It was called OtherOS. Never again...
Most vendors publish (some) of the necessary drivers. However in truly incompetent fashion, they do so by dropping the kernel sources they used for the device. No history, no upstream contribution, just a tarball.
This attitude is heavily encouraged by Google forking permanently from the mainline and not maintaining an upstream of its own, resulting in tons of dead-end drivers for these devices that have to be reworked between Android versions. On top of that, you have the problem that userspace drivers for most video chips are built against Bionic, rendering them unusable on non-Android platforms. This leaves you stuck with software-only for video and no 3D at all.
Sadly there's no guarantee that MeeGo will free us from that, but at least using glibc/Xorg (and eventually Wayland) means that ports of other OSes with full hardware support (including 3D) is more likely, as opposed to now where it's either second-rate via chroot+vnc or software rendering only.
When you don't know what to do, walk fast and look worried.

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Cantags are PVC tags that are attached to pesticide sprayers with chemical name, EPA# and QR code, which applicators can scan on a smart phone to download a product's label/MSDS.
ROSEBURG, Ore. — For family-owned Chytka Pest Control, Roseburg, Ore., employee safety has been a top priority, beginning with founder Steve Chytka (age 53) and continuing today with sons Brandon (30) and Chris (28).
Pesticide safety is of particular concern for the Chytkas. "With so many different products, often it is easy to forget what was mixed in the tanks," said Chris Chytka. "In the past the only way to tell was to open the tank and smell and that is something that shouldn't be done. Today with so many odorless products and companies with several employees, nearly every applicator has been faced with the question, 'What is inside this sprayer?''"
Finding a better solution for the "What's-inside-the-tank dilemma" has been a longtime goal of 30-year industry veteran Steve Chytka, and it has provided Brandon and Chris with the germ of the idea for their invention: Cantags.
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We are very happy with our purchase. Very roomy freezer w/ 4 sections. Drawbacks: 1. water filter is $50. and has to be changed at least 3 times a year 2. the ice cube bin has a feature where it adheres to the front of the pull out drawer. It works sometimes but mostly not. Not a big deal but it should work all the time. Perhaps the magnet is not strong enough. it is our first automatic ice maker fridge. We love that feature. Easy to clean. large crispers with windows are great. Overall, a really nice fridge.
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Perfect choice for our new kitchen
By krisk
from Madison, WI
Comments about KitchenAid Architect Series II Counter Depth Black French Door Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator:
Purchased this frig for our new kitchen. Love the counter depth and easy to find food items. Nothing "gets lost". Stainless finish gives clean contemporary look. Faint alarm goes off if doors left ajar.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nice external look.
By LetDown
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External look sleek and nice. Internal fridge space good. Freezer space note great. Small shelf below ice machine not of much value. If you need lots of freezer space, this is not the fridge for you. We didn't need much so it works fine for us.
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By dwbowdish
from Seattle, WA, United States
I bought this refrigerator about 3 weeks ago. The old fridge was larger as this is a counter depth, do I am having to adjust to somewhat less volume. That said the multiple ways the shelves can be arranged is very helpful and allows the space to efficiently employed. The freezer has three levels although the bottom level is squared off so you can't store quite as much as it might seem at first. Again the shelves in the freezer allow for efficient storage. It most certainly seems to run much less that my old fridge (which I expected) but I don't have my first full power bill with it yet so I don't know what the final economics will be. I'm glad I bought this attractive appliance. I can hardly wait to finish my kitchen remodel.
I love it!!!
By margielm
from Inver Grove Heights, MN, United States
I love my new refrigerator, the counter depth is perfect, doesn't my my kitchen look or feel small. I'm able to see everything in it.
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By Leaky
from Seattle
I had generally been very happy with this unit's design. Was initially skeptical about the deli drawer but learned to love it. Unfortunatelly I now am also having the clogged freezer drain issue that so many reviews here and elsewhere note for this kitchenaid and related whirlpool models. After it leaked onto my floor, I have been routinely manually defrosting the floor of the freezer.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Very good refrigerator
By NakabaraG
from Costa Mesa, CA, United States
We had bought this refrig before kitchen addition had started and we are glad that we had purchased. We started using the refrigierator right before Christmas as the kitchen was substantially completed.
By David53
from New City, NY, United States
I like everything about the refrigerator, interior and exterior
Love this fridge!
By Mickeyv
from Naperville, IL, United States
We replaced a 28 year old larger side by side. We lost some cubic feet going to counter- depth, but with the french doors, it is working out quit well. Runs very quietly.
Great 'Fridge!
By embo
from South Hamilton, MA
We love our 3-month-old KitchenAid counter-depth french door 'fridge! Cold filtered water feature inside is awesome -- no more need for Brita, which also saves space. Elegant and sturdy. Good light inside. Definitely recommended.
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Remodeled the kitchen and replaced black appliances with stainless. Like the inside cold water tap rather than on the door.
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Do Patients Want Pharma Involved In Social Media?
by Chris Iafolla on Oct 29, 8:14 AM
Pharma has a unique ability, in fact a responsibility, to educate patients as much as possible. Why should a little extra scrutiny stand in the way? As a company, if you are there for the right reasons and keep the patient at the center of your decision-making process, you will welcome the added attention. What are you waiting for?
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What are the implications of widespread networked EMR adoption in the age of social media? There are many.
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New sources of insight can illuminate previously hard-to-see needs in the population. These data are free or very low-cost if you ask the questions and crunch the numbers.
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While much of the initial announcement for the Social Media Health Network seems to focus on a more top-down approach to community involvement, my hope is that there is room in the equation for a bottom-up approach that enables a true partnership with the people the initiative is ultimately trying to serve.
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No contribution to liver fibrosis, but possible carcinogenesis?†
Article first published online: 19 FEB 2010
DOI: 10.1002/hep.23604
Copyright © 2010 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
Volume 51, Issue 4, pages 1468–1469, April 2010
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Zhang, D.-W. and Bian, H. (2010), No contribution to liver fibrosis, but possible carcinogenesis?. Hepatology, 51: 1468–1469. doi: 10.1002/hep.23604
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- Issue published online: 26 MAR 2010
- Article first published online: 19 FEB 2010
- Accepted manuscript online: 19 FEB 2010 12:00AM EST
- Manuscript Accepted: 1 FEB 2010
To the Editor:
After reading the article by Taura et al. with great interest, we really appreciate the ingenious work they have done.1 In this study, they found type I collagen-producing cells do not originate from hepatocytes in a triple transgenic mouse model. Hepatocytes in vivo neither express mesenchymal markers nor exhibit a morphological change. All these results strongly challenge the earlier concept that hepatocytes in vivo acquire a mesenchymal phenotype through epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) to produce the extracellular matrix (ECM), leading to liver fibrosis. Although they have provided solid evidence to show that EMT does not contribute to ECM in the process of liver fibrosis, several issues need to be further discussed.
The EMT phenomenon was first clearly demonstrated by Kaimori2 and Zeisberg3 simultaneously in mouse liver fibrosis. Although Taura et al. challenge the concept in vivo, the three groups independently showed that isolated primary hepatocytes exhibited fibroblast-like morphological change. Therefore, the different biological behaviors of hepatocytes in liver fibrosis between in vivo and in vitro models need to be reassessed. Studies on gene expression profiles of activated hepatic stellate cells revealed the almost identical gene expression patterns after bile duct ligation or carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) treatment, whereas culture activation only partially reproduced the gene expression changes,4 suggesting in vivo activation should be considered as the gold standard for the study of liver fibrosis. However, the etiology of liver fibrosis includes viruses (hepatitis B and C viruses), alcohol intoxication, obesity, diabetes, and hereditary metabolism disorders, and so could the currently prevalent liver fibrosis models truly reflect the changes of the hepatocytes in liver injury? The existence of EMT of hepatocytes in liver fibrosis still seems to be an open question.
With triple transgenic mice ROSA26 stop β-gal, AlbCre, and collagenase green fluorescent protein (GFP), the double-positive cells for GFP and X-gal were not observed in situ at different stages of liver injury, including the chronic phase (after 16 injections with CCl4), indicating collagen-producing cells do not originate from hepatocytes. The authors further demonstrated the isolated hepatocytes from CCl4-induced transgenic mice do not express mesenchymal markers including α-smooth muscle actin. However, in our CCl4-induced mouse liver fibrosis sections, α-smooth muscle actin was detected in the cytoplasm of hyperplastic hepatocytes by immunohistochemistry even though it is expressed prominently in the perisinusoidal space (Fig. 1). Therefore, we suggest the authors should evaluate again the double staining for myofibroblastic phenotypes and X-gal in situ. Recently, Zulehner et al. reported EMT is involved in hepatocarcinogenesis in a mouse model and loss of plasma membrane E-cadherin expression in poorly differentiated human hepatocellular carcinoma, suggesting EMT of hepatocytes in this stage.5 Cirrhotic liver–derived hepatocytes from a mouse cirrhosis model with characteristics of EMT exhibit decreased apoptosis via a mitogen-activated protein kinase–dependent cell survival pathway, implying EMT as an outcome of antiapoptosis in carcinogenesis.6, 7 Because of the insufficient evidence from the literature and limitations of the study as mentioned by the authors, more detailed studies with a translational medicine methodology are needed to verify the existence of EMT of hepatocytes followed by investigation of its related role in liver diseases, including liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma development.
- 1Hepatocytes do not undergo epithelial-mesenchymal transition in liver fibrosis in mice. HEPATOLOGY 2009; doi:10.1002/hep.23368., , , , , , et al.
- 2Transforming growth factor-beta1 induces an epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition state in mouse hepatocytes in vitro. J Biol Chem 2007; 282: 22089-22101., , , , , .
- 3Fibroblasts derive from hepatocytes in liver fibrosis via epithelial to mesenchymal transition. J Biol Chem 2007; 282: 23337-23347., , , , , , et al.
- 4Gene expression profiles during hepatic stellate cell activation in culture and in vivo. Gastroenterology 2007; 132: 1937-1946., , , , , , et al.
- 5Nuclear beta-catenin induces an early liver progenitor phenotype in hepatocellular carcinoma and promotes tumor recurrence. Am J Pathol 2010; 176: 472-481., , , , , , et al.
- 6Murine cirrhosis induces hepatocyte epithelial mesenchymal transition and alterations in survival signaling pathways. HEPATOLOGY 2008; 48: 909-919., , , .
- 7The epithelial mesenchymal transition confers resistance to the apoptotic effects of transforming growth factor Beta in fetal rat hepatocytes. Mol Cancer Res 2002; 1: 68-78., , , , , , et al.
Da-Wei Zhang*, Huijie Bian*, * Cell Engineering Research Center and Department of Cell Biology, State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.


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