REVISION - 5/22/2009, 8:01:08 AM-MR1

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Safety procedures are provided below for equipment that may be in use at AMSO work sites. i Crane Safety: • Only trained, qualified operators shall operate cranes. Crane operators should be trained per OSHA guidelines found in 29 CFR 1910.179. • When working with cranes, workers must face the crane and stand away from the lift: in full view of the operator and/or signalman. • Do not stand or walk under suspended loads. Also stay clear of the are of the accrane: counterbalance. Cranes should be load marked per OSHA 1910.179. • Proof' of third party inspections of cranes will be made available to WWL for review. • Prior to the beginning of work and at least monthly during the performance of work, inspections will be made of critical items such as brakes, hooks, linkage, and wire rope. • Only the operator will be allowed on the crane while it is in operation. • A qualified signalman will be used at all times. Static Electricity: • All personnel shall ground their body before opening a gauge hatch on a tank (e.g., taking hold of a grounded metal surface such as a steel walkway, etc.). This should prevent a spark when the hatch is opened, minimizing the hazards of fire or explosion. • Use only metal containers, which are grounded by metal to metal contact (e.g.., direct: metal contact to nozzle or pipe with metal container) or grounding straps while taking hydrocarbon samples from pressurized vessels or lines. • When filling the container with hydrocarbon liquid, the liquid must be discharged slowly to maintain low velocity. • These procedures should minimize the possibility of a spark being created betwee.rt the pipe nozzle, liquid, and bucket. • Trucks shall be properly bonded to the tank(s) during loading and unloading. Sling Safety: • All lift lines, rigging and slings shall be inspected, maintained in good working; condition, and be properly rated for the intended load. • Avoid sharp bends in slings, and protect slings from sharp edges and abrasions. •