Gasunie Technical Standard

Construction Specification General

CSA-38-E

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Safety, health and environmental

management at construction sites

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Version 15 23-04-2018
 N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie

Gasunie Technical Standard

Construction Specification General

CSA-38-E

Safety, health and environmental management at

construction sites

This specification is drawn up by the Gasunie department

"Health, Safety and Environment; HSE - Operational".

The specification may be distributed to suppliers and contractors.

Issued by Gasunie department "Document Management".

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FOREWORD

This specification supersedes the fourteenth version of CSA-38-E.

The main changes compared to the previous version are as follows:

 General: Gasunie management is replaced by Gasunie construction supervisor(s);
 Subclause 4.10: No model agenda is specified for the safety meeting. Annex B is deleted.
The subjects for discussion are included in the text.
 Clause 8: The specified sign is dropped and replaced by a more general wording.
 Subclause 9.1: The (main) contractor shall provide information about accidents, incidents
and hazardous situations in digital form.
 Subclause 12.2: The requirements which shall be met by flame-retardant and anti-static
clothing are included.
 Subclause 13.2: CROW 500 is declared applicable with regard to excavation in areas
around cables and pipelines. This has also led to some changes in clause 13.
 Subclause 13.2.3: Earth suction vehicles shall meet the criteria of the "Stichting
Belangenvereniging Grondzuigen" (Earth Suction Vehicles Sectoral Foundation).
 Subclause 22.1.2: Some changes have been made to the requirements relating to the
release of asbestos and materials containing asbestos.
 Subclause 22.2: A section relating to the removal of pipelines that are not in use has
been inserted.
 System-focused contract management
A comment has been made on the topics for which tests in the context of system-focused
contract management are carried out. Risk-controlled tests will be carried out with regard
to the requirements governing these topics.
Compliance with the other requirements set out in CSA-38-E will not be assessed
separately by a risk-controlled test. If violation of these requirements is observed during
other tests or inspections, this observation will lead to advice being given to the Gasunie
project manager.

Changes to the previous version are marked with a left margin line.

The contractor is expected to make every effort to prevent accidents, incidents and
environmental discrepancies or incidents. The use of this specification contributes to this.
Additions to this specification in order to improve the Safety, Health and Environmental
aspects are much appreciated.
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CONTENTS

1. SCOPE AND APPLICATION 7

2. REFERENCES 8
2.1 Legislation 8
2.2 Standards 8
2.3 Gasunie publications 9
2.4 European Directives 10
2.5 Other references 10

3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 12

3.1 Definitions 12
3.2 Abbreviations 14

4. GENERAL LEGISLATION, SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RULES 15

4.1 Coordination of project execution 15
4.2 Environmental protection 16
4.3 Safety qualifications 16
4.4 Personal conduct 17
4.5 Emergency response team/First aid 17
4.6 Working hours 17
4.7 Responsibilities of Gasunie with regard to Safety, Health and
Environmental management 18
4.8 Equipment 18
4.9 HSE (health, safety and environment) plan 18
4.10 Safety meeting 19
4.11 Performance activities with a high initial risk 19

5. ACCESS CONTROL, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC RULES AT CONSTRUCTION

SITES 20
5.1 Access policy 20
5.2 Vehicles and motorised equipment 20
5.3 Site traffic rules 21

6. TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES 22

6.1 Placement 22
6.2 General requirements 22
6.3 Telephone list 22
6.4 Heating appliances 23
6.5 Connecting sanitary facilities 23
6.6 Storage and transport of oil, fuel and the like 23

7. GASUNIE WORK PERMITS/WORK PROTOCOLS 24

7.1 General requirements 24
7.2 Work permits 24

8. DANGER AND WARNING LABELS, FENCING AND BOARDING 26

8.1 Colour coding 26
8.2 Fencing 26
8.3 Health & safety notices 26
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8.4 Locking and labelling 27

9. REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS, NON-COMPLIANCE WITH

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 28
9.1 Reporting accidents, incidents, non-compliance with environmental
requirements and dangerous situations 28
9.2 Access to accident location 28
9.3 Role of the contractor 29

10. TIDINESS, CLEANLINESS AND WASTE 30

10.1 Tidiness and cleanliness 30
10.2 Waste 30

11. PERSONAL CONDUCT 32

11.1 Personal obligations and responsibilities 32
11.2 Operation of components of in-service installations 32

12. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY CLOTHING 33

12.1 Contractor's responsibilities 33
12.2 Wearing of personal protective equipment and safety clothing 33
12.3 Working on or in the vicinity of public roads, railways 34
12.4 Working on or in the vicinity of banks of a waterway 34

13. CONFINED AREAS, EXCAVATION WORK, FLOOR OPENINGS AND FENCING 35

13.1 Confined areas 35
13.2 Excavations 36

14. FIRE SAFETY 42

14.1 Fire-fighting equipment 42
14.2 Fuel and oil 42
14.3 Spark arresters 42
14.4 Work involving naked flames 42
14.5 Checks at the end of the working day 43

15. WELDING, CUTTING, BURNING AND (PRELIMINARY) HEAT TREATMENT 44

15.1 Burning, welding and cutting 44
15.2 Gas and oxygen cylinders 44
15.3 Welding clamps 46
15.4 Welding transformers and generators 46
15.5 Electrical heat treatment equipment 47

16. MACHINERY AND TOOLS 48

16.1 Modifications to machinery and tools 48
16.2 Defective machinery and tools 48
16.3 Air-powered or hydraulically-driven machinery and tools 48
16.4 Electrical machines and hand tools 49
16.5 Stationary equipment 50

17. USING HOISTING AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT SAFELY 51

17.1 Hoisting cranes and sidebooms 51
17.2 Hoisting and lifting gear 51
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17.3 Safety when hoisting 51

17.4 Hoisting plan and execution plan 53

18. WORKING AT HEIGHT 55

18.1 Protection against falling 55

19. LADDERS, SCAFFOLDING AND CHERRY PICKERS 56

19.1 Ladders 56
19.2 Scaffolding 56
19.3 Mobile cherry pickers 57

20. STORM AND THUNDERSTORM 58

20.1 Securing against wind and storm damage 58
20.2 Thunderstorms 58
20.3 Contractor's responsibility 58

21. RADIOACTIVE SOURCES, LASER DEVICES AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 59

21.1 Radioactive sources 59
21.2 Lasers 59
21.3 Hazardous substances 59
21.4 Cleaning systems 61

22. DEMOLITION, REMOVAL AND ALTERATION 62

22.1 Release of hazardous substances 62
22.2 Removal of pipelines that are not in use 64
22.3 Ceramic fibres 64
22.4 CP and potential equalisation 64
22.5 Location and labelling of pipelines and cables 64

23. ELECTROTECHNICAL SYSTEMS 65

23.1 Regulations 65
23.2 Regulations for temporary electrical installations (installations for
construction activities) 65
23.3 Work on electrical installations 69
23.4 Work in the vicinity of high-voltage lines and/or railway overhead wires 70

ANNEX
A SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIRD PARTY PERSONNEL 71
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1. SCOPE AND APPLICATION

The purpose of this specification is to clearly describe to contractors and

subcontractors the procedures relating to safety.

This specification sets forth Gasunie's minimum safety, health and

environmental requirements, relating both to the performance of work by
contractors and their subcontractors and to services provided by service
providers.

If these requirements are unclear or incomplete, further information shall be

sought from the principal. This also applies if it is necessary to depart from the
requirements set forth in this specification.

If the work can be carried out in another way, maintaining at least the same
level of safety, this shall be permitted following approval by the project manager
of Gasunie.

In case of conflicting requirements or lack of clarity compared with the Dutch

version, the Dutch version shall prevail.

Contractors and service providers working within or in the vicinity of an existing

installation (including third-party installations) shall familiarise themselves and
comply with any specific supplementary safety regulations set by site
management.
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2. REFERENCES

This specification is subject to the requirements of the documents mentioned in

this clause. If the documents in this specification are mentioned with a date, this
specific edition is applicable.

2.1 Legislation
In this specification reference is made to the following Dutch legislation:

 Arbeidstijdenwet (Working Hours Act);

 Arbowet (Arbeidsomstandighedenwet) and the ARBO-besluit
(Arbeidsomstandighedenbesluit) (Working Conditions Act and the
Working conditions Decree enacted pursuant to that Act);
 Regeling Europese Afvalstoffenlijst (Eural) (European Waste List);
 Warenwetbesluit Machines (Commodities Act Decree);
 Wegenverkeerswet (Road Traffic Act);
 Wet Vervoer Gevaarlijke Stoffen (Dangerous Materials Transport Act);
 Wet Milieubeheer (Environmental Management Act);
 Besluit Melden Bedrijfsafvalstoffen en Gevaarlijke Afvalstoffen (Decree on
the Notification of Industrial and Hazardous Wastes);
 Wet Informatie-uitwisseling Ondergrondse Netten (Act on Information
Exchange for Underground Networks).

2.2 Standards
In this specification reference is made to the following standards. Any
supplements and errata notices are also applicable.1

NEN 1010 Elektrische installaties voor laagspanning -

Nederlandse implementatie van de HD-IEC 60364-
reeks (Electrical installations for low-voltage - Dutch
implementation of the HD-IEC 60364-series).

NEN 3011 Veiligheidskleuren en -tekens in de werkomgeving en

in de openbare ruimte (Safety colours and safety
signs in workplaces and public areas).

NEN 3140 Bedrijfsvoering van elektrische installaties -

Laagspanning (Operation of electrical installations -
Low voltage).

NEN 3840 Bedrijfsvoering van elektrische installaties -

Hoogspanning (Operation of electrical installations -
High voltage).

NEN 5707 Bodem - Inspectie en monsterneming van asbest in

bodem en partijen grond (Soil - Investigation and
sampling of asbestos in soil and soil stockpiles).

NEN 10529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures of

electrical equipment (IP Code).

NEN-EN 13000 Cranes - Mobile cranes.

1
Applicable for all NEN-EN standards: Depending on the country where the standard will be
applied, shall be chosen for example DIN-EN or BS EN.
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NEN EN 16228–1 Drilling and foundation equipment - Safety - Part 1:

Common requirements.

NEN EN 16228–4 Drilling and foundation equipment - Safety - Part 4:

Foundation equipment.

NEN-EN 50110-1 Operation of electrical installations -

Part 1: General requirements.

NEN-EN 50522 Aarding van hoogspanningsinstallaties van meer dan

1 kV wisselspanning (Earthing of power installations
exceeding 1 kV a.c.).

NEN-EN 50525-2-51 Electric cables - Low voltage energy cables of rated

voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) -
Part 2-51: Cables for general applications - Oil
resistant control cables with thermoplastic PVC
insulation.

NEN-EN-ISO 11612 Protective clothing - Clothing to protect against heat

and flame - Minimum performance requirements.

NEN-EN-IEC 60079-14 Explosieve atmosferen - Deel 14: Ontwerp, keuze en

opstelling van elektrische installaties
(Explosive atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical
installations design, selection and erection).

NEN-EN-IEC 60825-1 Safety of laser products;

Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements.

NEN-EN-IEC 60974-1 Arc welding equipment;

Part 1: Welding power sources.

NEN-EN-IEC 61936-1 Sterkstroominstallaties met meer dan 1 kV

wisselspanning - Deel 1: Algemene bepalingen
(Power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c. –
Part 1: Common rules).

NPR 7910-1 Gevarenzone-indeling met betrekking tot explosie-

gevaar - Deel 1: Gasexplosiegevaar, gebaseerd op
NEN-EN-IEC 60079-10-1 (Classification of hazardous
areas with respect to explosion hazard -
Part 1: Gas explosion hazard, based on NEN-EN-IEC
60079-10-1:2009).

2.3 Gasunie publications

In this specification reference is made to the following Gasunie publications:

Checklist Hoisting operation (hoisting and execution plan

GTS_A-045-E
applicable).

Opleveringsrapport elektrotechnische installatie

GTS_E-002
(Handover report for eletrotechnical installation).
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2.4 European Directives

The following European Directives are referred to in this specification:

 ATEX 114 (2014/34/EU): Richtlijn 2014/34/EU van het Europees

parlement en de Raad van 26 februari 2014 betreffende de harmonisatie
van de wetgevingen van de lidstaten inzake apparaten en beveiligings-
systemen bedoeld voor gebruik op plaatsen waar ontploffingsgevaar kan
heersen. (Directive 2014/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the
Member States relating to equipment and protective systems intended for
use in potentially explosive atmospheres (recast).
 ATEX 153 (99/92/EC): Richtlijn betreffende minimumvoorschriften voor de
verbetering van de gezondheidsbescherming en van de veiligheid van
werknemers die door explosieve atmosferen gevaar kunnen lopen.
(Directive on minimum requirements for improving the safety and health
protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres).
 Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) Richtlijn betreffende machines en tot
wijziging van Richtlijn 95/16/EG (herschikking)
(Directive on machinery and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)).

2.5 Other references

The following documents are referred to in this specification:

 A-blad "Rolsteigers", published by Volandis knowledge and advice centre

("Mobile Scaffold Towers").
 A-blad "Steigerbouwen", published by Volandis knowledge and advice
centre ("Scaffolding").
 ADR (Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises
Dangereuses par Route)(European Agreement concerning the
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road).
 Arbocatalogus Verticaal Transport ("Vertical Transport Health and Safety
Catalogue") (see website of the VVT).

 BRL 7000 "Uitvoering van (water)bodemsaneringen en ingrepen in de

waterbodem" ("Implementation of channel bed/soil decontamination and
intervention in the channel bed").
 CROW 96a: "Maatregelen op autosnelwegen; Werk in Uitvoering 96a"
("Measures on motorways; Roadworks 96a").
 CROW 96b: "Maatregelen op niet-autosnelwegen; Werk in uitvoering 96b"
("Measures on non-motorway roads; Roadworks 96b").
 CROW 335: "Werken met stabiele grond" ("Working with stable earth").
 CROW 500: "Schade voorkomen aan kabels en leidingen" ("Preventing
damage to cables and pipelines").
 AVV Rijkswaterstaat (Transport Research Centre – Directorate-General for
Public Works and Water Management): Richtlijnen en specificaties voor
veiligheidskleding bij wegwerkzaamheden (Guidelines and specifications
for protective clothing when working near roads).
 "Richtlijn Steigers" ("Guidelines on Scaffolding"), www.richtlijnsteigers.nl.
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 PGS 15: Opslag van verpakte gevaarlijke stoffen; Richtlijn voor opslag en
tijdelijke opslag met betrekking tot brandveiligheid, arbeidsveiligheid en
milieuveiligheid (The storage of packaged hazardous substances;
Guidelines for storage and temporary storage in relation to fire safety,
safety at work and environmental security).
 SC-530:
"Werkveldspecifiek certificatieschema voor het Procescertificaat
Asbestverwijdering"("Industry-specific certification scheme for the
Asbestos Removal Process Certificate")
 SC-540:
"Werkveldspecifiek certificatieschema voor het Procescertificaat
Asbestinventarisatie"("Industry-specific certification scheme for the
Asbestos Inventory Process Certificate").
 VCA: VGM Checklist Aannemers (SCC, Safety Checklist Contractors).
 Veilig werken met asbestcementleidingen in het ondergrondse openbare
waterleiding-, gas- en rioolafvalwaternet" ("Safety when working with
asbestos cement pipes in the underground public water, gas and sewage
pipeline network") (see http://www.asbestwerkplan.nl/files/veilig werken
met asbestleidingen).
 Algemene VELIN voorwaarden voor grondroer- en overige activiteiten
(General VELIN conditions for excavation and other work),
http://www.velin.nl.
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3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

3.1 Definitions
In this specification the following definitions will be applicable:

Accident An unwanted event involving injury of one or more

employee(s) or third parties, connected to
performance of the work.
Accident involving An accident which prevents the victim resuming
absence work or alternative work within 24 hours.
Accident not involving An accident which does not prevent the victim
absence resuming the same or alternative work within
24 hours.
Alternative work Job-related adapted activities that can be performed
by the employee, if he/she has suffered injury as the
result of an accident.
Conductive confined An area mainly obstructed by metallic or other
space conductive components in which an individual's
freedom of movement is so restricted that
continuous or almost continuous contact with these
conductive components cannot be avoided.
Confined areas Confined areas include tanks, sewers, pipeline
chambers and deep pits and trenches (more than
1 m deep with a length and/or width of less than the
depth, measured from the top of the bank), engine
sumps, gas purifiers (filter separators, gas purifiers),
pipelines and the like. Confined areas are generally
difficult to access and/or cannot be evacuated
quickly. Ventilation in these areas is usually such
that safe working (inspections, cleaning,
maintenance and repair) cannot always be
guaranteed.
Contractor All natural persons or legal bodies carrying out work
in accordance with the agreement, with or without
the supply of materials.
(Construction) site A site where installation or construction work is
carried out on behalf of Gasunie
Dangerous situation A situation which may reasonably be considered as
one in which damage or injury could occur.
Gasunie construction The person or persons tasked on behalf of Gasunie
supervisor(s) with supervising compliance with the agreement in
general and the conduct of the work in particular.
Hazardous activities All activities in which an employee shall remain alert
to his immediate surroundings so that he can
respond promptly in the event of a sudden change in
circumstances.
Hazardous materials All materials designated as such under the Dutch
"Wet Vervoer Gevaarlijke Stoffen".
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High-voltage An electrical system:

installation  with a nominal alternating current of more than
1000 V between the phases and 600 V between
one of the phases and earth, or
 with a nominal direct current of more than
1500 V between the poles and 900 V between
one of the poles and earth.
Incident An unwanted occurrence involving damage.
Installation Equipment and facilities required for the, production,
chemical and/or physical treatment, storage or
utility consumption of the gas to be transported.
Location A fenced or unfenced area within which one or more
stations, valves and/or installations are located.
Low-voltage An electrical system with:
installation  a nominal alternating current not exceeding
1000 V between the phases and 600 V between
one of the phases and earth, or
 a nominal direct current not exceeding 1500 V
between the poles and 900 V between one of the
poles and earth.
Naked flame Any potential ignition source which is not adequately
guarded and any non explosion-proof electrical
equipment.
Non-compliance with An unwanted occurrence or situation characterised
environmental by:
requirements  non-compliance with the applicable
environmental legislation;
 harm to or disturbance of the environment
(environmental incident);
 a complaint (environmental complaint).
Pipeline routes The routes of the main transmission pipelines or
regional transmission pipelines connecting locations.
Protocol Area A demarcated working area for work involving a
physical separation (spherical bottoms, blind flanges
and the like) from the section of the gas transport
system requiring work and the existing operational
gas transport system. The relevant section of the
gas transport system shall be product-free and any
electrical and/or pneumatic control of components in
the working area shall be disconnected/blocked. The
process management may not affect the working
area and the construction work, including new
construction work, may not cause disruption to the
process management.
Site fence Wire mesh safety barriers for temporary fencing,
with a minimum height of 1,8 metres.
Site management At a Gasunie location: the person ultimately
responsible for operations, safety and the
environment at the location. At a site owned by a
third party: the person who is responsible for
operations on that site.
Station An installation, including any enclosure, required for
the operation of a transmission pipeline.
Temporary installation An installation installed for the duration of a
construction or installation project.
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3.2 Abbreviations
In this specification the following abbreviations will be applicable:

ADR Accord européen relatif au transport international des

marchandises Dangereuses par Route (European Agreement
concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Road)
CP Cathodic Protection
CROW Centrum voor Regelgeving en Onderzoek in de Grond-, Water-
en Wegenbouw
(Centre for Regulation and Research in Civil, Hydraulic and Road
Engineering)
HSE Health, Safety and Environment (VGM, Veiligheid, Gezondheid en
Milieu)
HVK Hogere Veiligheidskundige (Senior Safety Officer)
IV Installatieverantwoordelijke (volgens NEN 3140) (Individual
responsible for the installation (pursuant to NEN 3140))
JSA Job Safety Analysis
KVGM Kwaliteit, Veiligheid, Gezondheid & Milieu (Quality, Safety, Health
& Environment)
LMRA Last Minute Risk Analysis
LSA Low Specific Activity (low level of radioactivity)
MoSHE Management of Safety, Health & Environment
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets
MVK Middelbaar Veiligheidskundige (Intermediate Safety Officer)
NDO Non-destructive testing
NORM Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
ON Contractor
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
RI&E Risk Inventory and Evaluation
SBG Stichting Belangenvereniging Grondzuigen (Earth Suction
Vehicles Sectoral Foundation)
SCC Safety Checklist Contractors (VCA, VGM Checklist Aannemers)
SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage
SIR Stichting Industriële Reiniging (Industrial Cleaning Foundation)
(see http://www.sir-safe.nl)
SOS-SCC Safety for Operational Supervisors SCC (Veiligheid voor
Operationeel Leidinggevenden VCA)
TCVT Toezicht Certificatie Verticaal Transport (Supervision of
Certifications in Vertical Transport)
VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
VVT Vereniging Verticaal Transport (Vertical Transport Association)
WCD Wandcontactdoos (wall socket)
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4. GENERAL LEGISLATION, SAFETY, HEALTH AND

ENVIRONMENTAL RULES

Contractors who are carrying out work for Gasunie shall do so in a safe and
environmentally-friendly manner. Risks shall be tackled at source and any
residual risks described and communicated.

The contractor, the subcontractors and their employees shall all be familiar with
Gasunie policy on Safety, Health and Environmental Management, and act
accordingly.

Gasunie has expressed its HSE policy in the Golden Rules of Safety, which can
be summarised as follows:

Furthermore, Gasunie makes general health and safety information available on

its website: www.gasunie.nl/vgm (choose English option).

The contractor shall ensure that subcontracting remains limited to two levels and
shall keep a record of the subcontractors and the number of subcontract levels.

4.1 Coordination of project execution

When joint activities are being carried out, the main contractor is responsible
for:
 coordination (in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Decree,
chapter 5, Construction process);
 recording HSE aspects (e.g. VCA qualification);
 supervising compliance with this specification (CSA-38-E).

Subcontractor(s) shall retain their own responsibilities concerning safety and

environmental management aspects.
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4.2 Environmental protection

The contractor shall:
 prevent adverse effects on the environment;
 take adequate steps to limit or reverse environmental damage in the event of
an environmental incident (prevent environmental deviations) see clause 9;
 report environmental incidents.

4.3 Safety qualifications

 PSL
All employees of contractors or suppliers of services shall have a safety
passport (PSL). Courses and training sessions attended shall be recorded in
this safety passport.

 SCC
Safety, health and environmental management aspects shall be dealt with in
accordance with the "safety qualification" (see annex A).

Employees who hold an MVK (Intermediate Safety Officer), HVK (Senior Safety
Officer) or MoSHE (Management of Safety, Health & Environment) diploma are
exempted from "Basic Elements of Safety SCC" and/or Safety for Operational
Supervisors SCC.

Employees who perform high-risk activities (SCC definition), shall satisfy, the
SSVV criteria relating to hazardous work (see SSVV training guide (Foundation
Cooperation for Safety – Training Guide) on
https://www.vcainfra.nl/bedrijven/risicovolletaak-per-branche/ under the
heading "Petrochemie").

 Safety film "Golden Rules of Safety"

All contractors' or subcontractors' employees who are working on Gasunie's
instructions shall have watched, at least once every 2 years, the Gasunie
safety film ("Golden Rules of Safety") and have passed the accompanying
test.

If employees go onto the link http://vgm.gasunie.nl/hoofdmenu/certificaat-

poortinstructie, they can watch the safety film, take the accompanying test
and print out a certificate.

 Young people
Employees who are younger than 18 may only work for Gasunie if they have
the necessary qualifications and are also managed directly by an experienced
colleague.
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4.4 Personal conduct

All individuals shall be responsible for the safe performance of their own work.

The regulations applicable on the construction site shall be made known to every
individual prior to commencement of work. The way in which instructions are
given depends on the extent of the work to be performed and shall be carried
out:
 according to the HSE plan, or
 by using the safety work permit.

If any employees on the construction site do not speak Dutch, the contractor
shall state:
 how the instructions are going to be given to its employees;
 how communication has been handled at the construction site;
 how he ensures that there is proper training and communication for
employees who speak another language.

The contractor shall pay attention to this in the HSE plan or when discussing the
work permit.

Employees working for contractors or subcontractors shall take a positive

attitude to safe work, safe working methods, safe working environments and
teamwork.

4.5 Emergency response team/First aid

The contractor shall ensure the following:
 emergency support is guaranteed to be available at all times during the
execution of the work;

 the scope of the emergency response service shall be based on the project
RI&E (Risk Inventory & Evaluation);

 there are enough first aid kits provided in the site offices and other buildings.
If there are no huts or other buildings, the first aid kits shall be located at the
construction site;

 any employee(s) who is (are) a first aider(s) or member(s) of the emergency

response team shall be clearly recognisable as such;

 the HSE plan shall stipulate how official emergency services (police, fire
brigade and ambulance) are to be called in.

4.6 Working hours

Working hours shall comply with the legal framework (Arbeidstijdenwet
(Working Hours Act)).
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4.7 Responsibilities of Gasunie with regard to Safety, Health and

Environmental management
 Gasunie construction supervisor(s) shall supervise the main contractor's
administrative measures relating to health, safety and the environment
during the work;

 Gasunie shall assess the contractor's HSE plan before the start of the
construction activities.

 Gasunie can ask the contractor to compile or have additional JSAs compiled;

 Gasunie can halt activities in the event of critical danger or indications of

serious deviations from the HSE plan.

4.8 Equipment
The contractor shall make available the necessary equipment and ensure that it:
 is adequately maintained;
 is approved, where necessary;
 is accompanied by a valid inspection registration, where necessary;
 satisfies ATEX 114 requirements in areas subject to explosion hazard
("Ex areas");
 is accompanied by an user and maintenance guide;
 is being used in accordance with the user instructions.

4.9 HSE (health, safety and environment) plan

An HSE plan shall be drawn up for all work, unless expressly stated otherwise in
the job description. The HSE plan shall be compiled in such a way that it
complies with the statutory requirements of a Health and Safety plan (article
2.28 of the Arbeidsomstandighedenbesluit (Working Conditions Decree). The
more detailed specifications of the HSE plan depend on the contract in force. In
certain cases, quality and HSE aspects are integrated into one plan.

The purpose of the HSE plan is to identify the appropriate safety, health and
environmental aspects of the work. Work shall be performed in accordance with
the HSE plan. If substantial changes are made during the execution phase, the
HSE plan shall be modified accordingly.

The work carried out by subcontractors shall conform to the Safety, Health and
Environmental Management plan of the main contractor.

Comment
Compliance with the HSE plan is tested in the context of system-focused
contract management.
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4.10 Safety meeting

Before commencing work for which a HSE plan is required, the "Execution
phase" coordinator shall hold a safety meeting. The meeting shall be attended
by at least the following individuals:
 the contractor's authorised representative/project leader;
 the contractor's safety officer for the project;
 Gasunie construction supervisor(s);
 the manager of the Gasunie pipeline or Gasunie location.

The following individuals may be invited, but this is not a requirement:

 a representative from the Gasunie "Special Assignments" department;
 a representative from the connected party (power plants, industries or
regional distribution network operators).

At least the following issues shall be discussed during the Safety meeting:
 tasks, powers and responsibilities of all parties concerned;
 the access policy: watching the "Golden rules of Safety" film and completing
the associated test, access registration;
 arrangements relating to the application of work permits;
 arrangements relating to smoking places, use of means of communication
and (video) cameras;
 arrangements relating to emergencies and reporting accidents and incidents;
 JSAs: drawing up and assessing;
 prevention of damage to cables and pipelines (ON explains method);
 the supervision to be carried out with regard to process safety;
 arrangements relating to labelling and locking;
 arrangements relating to working times;
 carrying out safety rounds and safety audits.

4.11 Performance activities with a high initial risk

Prior to performing activities with a high initial risk, the work itself and the
related JSA shall be discussed with the employees involved. If there is a
deviation from the original working methods, the JSA shall be adapted or a new
JSA shall be drawn up.

In the event of any deviation from the original working methods, the JSA shall
be adapted or a new JSA shall be drawn up. If risks become apparent during the
work that were not recognised in the JSA, the activities shall be stopped and can
only be resumed after the JSA has been adapted and the adapted JSA has been
discussed and approved.

Comment
The creation and discussion of the JSA, as well as the performance of work in
accordance with the JSA that has been drawn up, are tested in the context of
system-focused contract management.
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5. ACCESS CONTROL, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC RULES AT

CONSTRUCTION SITES

5.1 Access policy

If work is carried out at an installation monitored by Gasunie's site security,
contractors and subcontractors shall apply for access passes for each employee.
The pass shall be turned in to the site security on leaving the site. Alternatively,
following mutual consultation, a different system of signing in and signing out
shall be applied.

If no member of the site security is present, the contractor shall keep a record
of employees present at and visitors to the construction site.

If the site is located on third-party premises, the access policy to be applied,

including the signing in and signing out system, shall be coordinated with the
system of the third party concerned.

5.2 Vehicles and motorised equipment

Vehicles are permitted on the construction site only if they are necessary for the
performance of the work and are in good condition.

The following rules shall apply to other motorised equipment and motor
vehicles:
 Motorised equipment and motor vehicles other than aggregate units and
pumps shall not be left unattended with the engine running.

 Equipment (pumps and the like) shall not be transported while in operation.
An exception shall be made for moving engine driven welders along the
pipeline, where these form part of the welding train.

 It is prohibited to carry (a) person(s) on a vehicle unless a proper passenger

seat is provided.

 Lorries and heavy wheeled equipment shall be equipped with:

• a reversing detection system such as a reversing radar or camera to assist
the operator, and
• a clearly audible reversing signal.

If these safety provisions are not present, or are inadequate, an assistant

shall be appointed to help with reversing and manoeuvring. An assistant shall
always be required at operational installations. The operator and the
assistant shall maintain visual contact with each other for the purposes of
good communication. If that is not possible, walkie-talkies shall be used.

 Trucks with trailers working at Gasunie installation sites shall be provided

with rear-axle steering.

 Excavators, diggers, welding trolleys and the like shall arrive on the
construction site in a clean state. Before they leave the construction site,
they shall be cleaned in such a manner that no contamination or dangerous
situations can occur such as pollution of the road.
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5.3 Site traffic rules

The Dutch "Wegenverkeerswet" shall apply at Gasunie construction sites. Where
the maximum speed is not indicated, vehicles may drive no faster than at
walking pace.

The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that:

 the temporary roads to, from and within the site are suitable for the
necessary conveyance;

 drivers shall only be permitted to drive vehicles off the road after adequate
steps have been taken to protect buried cables, pipes, ducts and the like;

 no materials shall be dragged over the roads;

 drivers shall have adequate (demonstrable) driving proficiency.

 in the case of work carried out on public roads, fencing off and signage
comply with CROW 96a and CROW 96b. Placement shall be agreed with the
local road authority.

The following rules apply to parking policy:

 Parking shall only be permitted in the designated places.

 "Operational" parking shall be obligatory.

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6. TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

Temporary buildings on the construction site shall comprise the following:

 (site)sheds;
 canteen, changerooms and washrooms;
 storage areas such as containers and Nissen huts;
 prefab-workshops such as Nissen huts;
 areas for access control.

Temporary facilities shall comprise the following:

 temporary electro technical installations for the provision of electrical services
for construction work and technical support services;
 telephone, fax and internet connections;
 permanent lighting systems and the like for the site;
 drinking water and sewerage systems.

6.1 Placement
When setting up temporary accommodation at a Gasunie site, agreement shall
be reached with the manager.

When arranging construction sites, the main contractor shall make provisions for
separating traffic flows and quarter areas for employees.

6.2 General requirements

If access to the temporary accommodation involves a height differential of more
than ≥ 20 cm, an adequate step-up shall be provided.

All escape routes/emergency exits shall be supplied with clear signs like "UIT"
("OUT") or "NOODUITGANG" ("EMERGENCY EXIT") or with the normalised
pictograms in accordance with NEN 3011. These emergency exits shall be able
to be opened from inside without additional tools.

In temporary buildings with more than four working areas, the escape route and
the location of fire-fighting equipment and first aid kits shall be clearly shown.

Temporary buildings shall be kept clean and tidy. Regular checks shall be made
to ensure that escape routes, emergency exits and the adjacent outdoor spaces
are kept clear from obstacles.

6.3 Telephone list

The contractor shall ensure that there is a list containing the following telephone
numbers and/or any description of the route for finding the following:
 emergency centre (112);
 the medical doctor(s);
 the hospital;
 the fire brigade;
 the police;
 the operational site management/CCP,
 Gasunie construction supervisor(s),
 the operator.
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This list shall be pinned by the contractor to the notice boards and shall be
available in all temporary buildings.

6.4 Heating appliances

Electrical heating appliances shall be of the enclosed type. They shall be firmly
fixed and shall be fitted with suitable guards so that fires cannot be caused by
contact with clothing, for example.

6.5 Connecting sanitary facilities

There shall be sufficient toilets and washing facilities on every construction site.

Sanitary facilities at Gasunie sites shall not be connected to the existing sewer
system without the written permission of the operational site management.

6.6 Storage and transport of oil, fuel and the like

The storage of fuel is not permitted on the construction site.

The "ADR regulations" apply to loading and unloading, transport and other
transport-related activities.

The following rules shall also apply:

 Fuel shall be stored at a distance of at least 10 metres from buildings and
temporary accommodation.

 The tank valves shall be locked in the closed position after use.

 A snap-shut valve shall be fitted on the delivery end of the supply hoses. This
shall not be locked in the open position.

 A drip pan shall be present under fuel and oil tanks having a content
corresponding to at least 1,1 times the content of the tank.

 The installation may not be left unattended during refuelling.

 When placing or moving equipment with fuel or oil reservoirs, drip trays shall
be used and there shall be sufficient absorbing material present to absorb
any leakage. Drip trays shall be emptied before moving.
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7. GASUNIE WORK PERMITS/WORK PROTOCOLS

7.1 General requirements

A work permit from the Gasunie manager is required for work carried out on
pipelines and installations in operation, unless a protocol area can be created. In
that case the work may be performed on the basis of a work protocol, which
shall lay down the agreements made between the manager and the project
organisation for the protocol area concerned.

In the event of work on gas pipelines, pipeline sections or installations possibly

in operation or work on electrical systems that are possibly live, work may only
be performed on these systems if the site management has released them for
work.

If valves and/or switches shall be labelled and locked, it may be decided, in

consultation with site management, to have an extra lock attached by the
contractor in addition to the lock to be attached by Gasunie. This may be
particularly important if a component is covered by the safety measures for
several different activities and/or projects. If applicable, more detailed
agreements in this regard shall be made during the safety meeting.

7.2 Work permits

The "Execution phase" coordinator of the contractor shall ensure that the
necessary work permits have been requested from the manager of the Gasunie
department at least 5 working days prior to the commencement of the work.
Work permits shall be issued by or on behalf of site management.

The applicant shall be in possession of SCC-SOS as a minimum. The holder shall

be in possession of basic SCC as a minimum.

When work permits are issued, a distinction is drawn between the following two
types:
a the normal Deltalinqs work permit;
b the project work permit.

The manager decides which type of work permit to apply.

The holder of the work permit is the individual who has been appointed by the
applicant to carry out the work or to manage those who are carrying out the
work.

Re a: The normal Deltalinqs work permit

The actual issuer, an authorised Gasunie employee, and the work permit
holder shall discuss the activities and necessary precautionary measures
to be taken. The holder shall discuss the contents of the work permit
every day with all operators (start of work discussion) and shall ensure
that the LMRA is performed every day on the work site and is confirmed
by the initials of all operators on the work permit.

The issuer shall ensure that work carried out in accordance with a permit
is coordinated with the other activities (new construction versus
maintenance and management) at the site.
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A work permit:
 shall only be valid for the work, location and time stated on the permit;
 shall be issued for a maximum period of seven calendar days and shall
be returned to the issuer on completion of the work. Different
arrangements may be agreed following mutual consultation between
the holder and the issuer;
 can be extended up to six times, provided it is signed by the issuer and
holder each day.

Re b: The project work permit

The project work permit is requested once for the duration of the project.
The activities to be carried out as part of the project shall be discussed
once a week on the basis of the contractor’s detailed timetable (in a
format prescribed by Gasunie). This discussion shall always be attended
by the issuer (manager), the holder (the contractor) and Gasunie
construction supervisor(s), and shall focus on the the activities which have
been carried out in the previous week and which are to be carried out in
the next two weeks. Concrete agreements on management measures in
the next week shall be reached and recorded. Once the detailed timetable
has been signed by the three parties involved, this document becomes the
project work permit for the next week. If there is any deviation from the
project work permit, the three parties involved shall consult each other.
Work may only continue once this agreement has been reached; the
agreement shall be demonstrable.

During the safety meeting, more detailed agreements are reached on how the
work permit system chosen is to be implemented (who, what, where, when and
how).
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8. DANGER AND WARNING LABELS, FENCING AND BOARDING

8.1 Colour coding

The following colour combinations are prescribed for cordoning off work areas:
1. yellow/black;
2. red/white.

Re 1.
Yellow/black enclosures shall indicate hazardous activities that are taking place
within the cordoned off area. Passing through this cordoned off area shall only
permitted for individuals who have to carry out work within this area and only
following explicit approval from the person responsible for this area.

Re 2.
Red/white enclosures shall indicate general danger. Passing through this
cordoned off area shall only be permitted following explicit approval from the
person responsible for this area.

8.2 Fencing
A differentiation shall be made between the following physical types of fencing:
1. tape or link chain;
2. (linked) site fences;
3. crush barriers, barriers, ski nets.

Re 1.
Tape or link chain fencing may only be used as a safety barrier where this would
be reasonable, such as:
 For low-risk activities of a short-term duration, or
 On Gasunie sites where no other activities are being performed and only
employees involved in the work are present.

Re 2.
Site fences shall be applied as semi-permanent fencing around the construction
site, unattended steel sheet pile walls and where there is insufficient supervision
around the entry and exit points to drilling activities.

Re 3.
Crush barriers, barriers or ski-nets shall be used in all other situations requiring
fencing.

Fences shall be kept in good condition and cleared away when no longer
necessary.

8.3 Health & safety notices

Health & safety notices shall be placed in order to draw attention to the
requirement to wear or use PPE and to warn of hazards if necessary.
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8.4 Locking and labelling

Fitted locks and labels shall be respected. Locking and/or labelling of installation
components and temporary constructions shall be necessary in the following
situations:
1. Valves, electric switches and machinery not to be operated.
2. Scaffolding.
3. Gas-transporting components on construction sites.

Re 1:
On sites where valves, electric switches and machinery cannot or may not be
operated, these shall be locked. These shall also be provided with a label.

Re 2:
Scaffolding which has not yet been released for use, shall be provided with a red
label at the access point stating that the scaffolding may not be entered.

As soon as the scaffolding is released for use, this shall be provided with a green
label stating at least the following information:
 date it was tested;
 name and signature of the inspector;
 permissible load of the scaffolding;
 name of person who applied for the scaffolding.

Re 3:
If activities are performed in a part of an installation that may or may not be
gas-free, the sections nearby that are still operational shall be provided with a
label stating "high-pressure gas".

Comment
The application of hazard and warning signalling, fencing off and signage is
tested in the context of system-focused contract management.
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9. REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS,

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS AND DANGEROUS SITUATIONS

9.1 Reporting accidents, incidents, non-compliance with

environmental requirements and dangerous situations
All accidents, incidents including environmental incidents, non-compliance with
environmental requirements and dangerous situations shall be:

 reported to Gasunie construction supervisor(s) with immediate effect;

 within 24 hours in digital form via the link:
https://vgm.gasunie.nl/hoofdmenu/incidentmelden.

 The information to be provided includes:

• the project number used by Gasunie;
• brief description of the incident;
• date of the incident;
• time of the incident;
• place of the incident;
• the contractor concerned;
• the contact person of the contractor concerned;
• the contact person's email address.

(It is not necessary to inform Gasunie in writing of dangerous situations

identified during regular inspections and dealt with within the project. A report
form only needs to be completed for such situations and sent to Gasunie if other
projects could benefit from the learning effects).

If an accident has occurred:

 which may involve absence from work, the contractor shall have his company
doctor determine whether the individual is fit enough to take up alternative
work within 24 hours and shall inform Gasunie construction supervisor(s)
accordingly;
 in which someone suffers lasting injury, is admitted to hospital or dies, a
report of the incident shall be made to the Competent Authority.

The site management is responsible for informing the Competent Authority of an

accident or environmental incident occurring during work performed at an
operational installation or location. In order to ensure that this also happens
within the set deadlines where new construction work is involved, the safety
meeting shall cover adequate guidelines about the report process to be followed.

9.2 Access to accident location

In the event of an accident or incident, the contractor shall keep spectators
away from the scene of the accident. Access to the scene of the accident shall
only be allowed to those directly assisting.

The site of the accident shall be kept accessible to the emergency services at all
times.
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9.3 Role of the contractor

The contractor:

 shall, following an accident, incident or the identification of an unsafe

situation, carry out an investigation into the causes of the occurrence and
shall report on this to Gasunie construction supervisor(s) with a statement of
the measures taken to prevent a repetition;

 shall, if a more detailed investigation is set up by an expert on behalf of

Gasunie, cooperate in the performance of that investigation;

 shall cooperate in implementing administrative measures in order to prevent

a repetition.
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10. TIDINESS, CLEANLINESS AND WASTE

10.1 Tidiness and cleanliness

With regard to tidiness and cleanliness at construction sites, due attention shall
be paid to the following areas:
 prevention of discharges (intentional or unintentional) into sewers, ditches
and the like;

 collecting liquids which are detrimental to the environment that are released
when cutting pipelines.

 collecting and removal of blasting grit and other materials which are
detrimental to the environment;

 keeping the working area and/or environment clean;

 removal of unnecessary items such as unused tools and equipment;

 keeping and maintaining paths, roads and escape routes free from icy
patches;

 the laying or spreading out of temporary pipes, hoses and electrical cables
(not over gangways or work floors, but keep tied up along the side of the
construction work);

 placing of self-extinguishing waste bins in designated smoking areas.

A layout plan shall be made for storage facilities for pipeline and installation
components, gas cylinders, waste containers, cable reels, chock blocks and/or
other materials, covering a surface area of more than 100 m2. This plan shall
clearly show where and how the different substances/materials are stored, as
well as which activities take place, and where they take place, within the storage
facility. Storage and activities shall be in accordance with the layout plan.

10.2 Waste
The contractor shall be responsible for:

 preventing the occurrence of waste as far as possible;

 all waste that is or becomes his property. This shall comprise refuse, waste
wood, waste from welding rods, mud left behind from drilling, waste from
concrete coating;

 the coding and description of the waste streams, and the evaluation of
hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with the Eural code;

 separating the waste in accordance with the provisions of the

Wet Milieubeheer (waste materials) and labelling according to category and
type (paper/cardboard, chemical waste, vegetable waste, metal, glass, wood
and the like);

 covering the containers, where necessary;

 providing sufficient waste bins/containers and prompt removal of these;

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 removing waste or having waste removed in accordance with the provisions

of the Wet Milieubeheer and submitting evidence and receipts relating to the
proper disposal of the waste to Gasunie (costs of waste removal shall be
borne by the contractor);

 ensuring that waste is not burned on the site, including on open land within
the site;

 ensuring that waste is treated in such a way that it cannot enter the soil,
atmosphere or surface water;

 ensuring that if, despite this, contamination occurs, immediate action is taken
to remove it.

Waste that is the property of Gasunie, such as contaminated earth from the
pipeline route, pipelines that have been removed or are not in use, surplus pipe
materials and coating residues shall, in consultation with Gasunie construction
supervisor(s), be removed in accordance with internal Gasunie procedures.
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11. PERSONAL CONDUCT

11.1 Personal obligations and responsibilities

The following obligations, responsibilities and prohibitions shall apply to all
individuals on the construction site:
 Keep safety devices intact and operational.

 Health and safety signs shall be followed up.

 Instructions shall be followed up.

 It is required to cooperate with contractors' and subcontractors' employees.

 Walking on pipelines is not permitted.

 The following applies with respect to smoking:

• A smoking ban applies to all construction sites forming part of, and to all
work being performed at, an operational location. Smoking is only
permitted in designated locations.

• Smoking is permitted at construction sites not forming part of an

operational location, such as on a pipeline route. As soon as any work is
performed (such as "gas jobs") during which gas may be released, the
area concerned shall be fenced off and a smoking ban shall apply within
that area.
• Specific agreements relating to smoking and the fencing off of operational
systems shall be made during the safety meeting prior to the start of a
project. These shall be presented during the project introduction given by
the contractor.

 Consuming alcohol and/or drugs is prohibited.

 The use of medication which can affect an individual's speed of reaction shall
be reported to the immediate manager, so that the latter can take account of
this.

More detailed agreements shall be made during the safety meeting (see
clause 4) regarding the use of means of communication, such as mobile phones
and walkie-talkies, as well as the use of photographic and filming equipment.

11.2 Operation of components of in-service installations

The following actions shall be implemented by site management or a person
designated by site management:
 the operating of equipment, switches, valves and the like which form part of
an in-service installation;

 putting into operation of equipment or operating of equipment, switches,

valves and the like which form part of an installation for which the pre-
commissioning activities have been completed by the contractor.
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12. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY

CLOTHING

12.1 Contractor's responsibilities

The contractor shall:
 provide its employees with the necessary and approved personal protective
equipment;

 draw its employees' attention to the importance of using special personal

protective equipment and their obligation to do so;

 provide its employees with safety clothing appropriate to the work;

 post sufficient health and safety signs around the areas where the use of
such equipment is mandatory.

12.2 Wearing of personal protective equipment and safety clothing

The following specific requirements shall govern personal protective equipment:
 The wearing of safety helmets and safety shoes shall be mandatory on site.

 The wearing of safety goggles shall be mandatory on site, unless wearing the
goggles hinders the safe performance of the work or is counterproductive.

 Antistatic, flame-retardant work clothing shall comply with NEN-EN-ISO 11612,

and shall be worn when:
• entering installations and locations in operation (except for offices);

• performing any maintenance, repair or new construction work on sections

or components in operation ("gas jobs") apart from excavating continuous
operational pipelines;
• deep geological drilling.

 Flame-retardant clothing shall be worn when performing or being in the

vicinity of such work as welding, grinding, cutting, burning and the like.

 Personal gas detection equipment (methane) shall be carried at all Gasunie

locations in operation and while performing any maintenance, repair or new
construction work on components in operation ("gas jobs") apart from
excavating continuous operational pipelines.

 Gas detection equipment can be provided by Gasunie or supplied by the

contractor. The gas detection equipment to be supplied by the contractor
shall meet the following criteria:
• calibrated to methane;

• acoustic and optical alarm at 10 % and 40 % LEL;

• response time (T90) of the sensor ≤ 20 s (for methane);

• maintenance and calibration shall take place in accordance with

manufacturer's instructions (where Crowcon Gasman III is used,
Gasunie's calibration and maintenance schedule can be applied).
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The oxygen detection equipment to be supplied by the contractor shall meet the
following criteria:

 acoustic and optical alarm between 19 % and 20 % (full) oxygen in the air;
 response time (T90) of the sensor ≤ 10 s (for oxygen)

 calibration and maintenance shall take place in accordance with

manufacturer's instructions (where Crowcon Gasman III is used, Gasunie's
calibration and maintenance schedule can be applied).

If personal oxygen detection equipment shall be worn this can also be provided
by Gasunie or supplied by the contractor.

The supply of gas or oxygen detection equipment by the contractor shall be

governed by contract.

The contractor's employees shall be familiar with the operation of gas and
oxygen detection equipment.

Hearing protection shall be mandatory in all working areas, machine rooms and
control rooms, irrespective of the time spent in such areas, where the equivalent
sound pressure level can exceed 80 dB(A) and where this is indicated by
warning signs.

A face shield shall be worn when performing machining work or other work
where there is a risk of being injured by large chips or particles.

Young people (under 18) shall not be permitted to work in areas where the
equivalent sound pressure level is in excess of 80 dB(A), not even if they wear
hearing protection.

12.3 Working on or in the vicinity of public roads, railways

When working on or along public roads, fluorescent orange safety clothing
approved by "Rijkswaterstaat" shall be worn (see
https://www.crow.nl/downloads/pdf/werk-en-veiligheid/werk-in-
uitvoering/richtlijnen-en-specificaties-voor-veiligheidskledi.aspx).

When working on land managed by railway companies, the regulations of the

authority concerned shall be observed.

The contractor is responsible for ensuring that his employees are familiar with
the house rules of the relevant ProRail region.

12.4 Working on or in the vicinity of banks of a waterway

When working on the water or within a strip of 1 metre along the bank of
waterways with a depth of  1 metre, sufficient life-saving equipment shall be
provided based on the risk inventory and evaluation.
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13. CONFINED AREAS, EXCAVATION WORK, FLOOR OPENINGS

AND FENCING

By way of deviation from the definition of "Confined areas", the following

requirements apply:
Pits and trenches do not need to be designated as confined areas if they satisfy
all the following conditions:
 The soil has not been subject to sensory contamination.
 There is no chance that methane will be given off.
 External factors cannot cause the occurrence of poisonous or explosive gas in
the pit or trench.
 The work cannot cause the occurrence of a poisonous or explosive
atmosphere.

13.1 Confined areas

Prior to the commencement of the work in confined areas and conductive
confined spaces, all activities shall be coordinated with Gasunie construction
supervisor(s).

A confined area or conductive confined space that has not yet been released for
work purposes, shall be cordoned off so as to prevent entry to the area. As soon
as the confined area is released for work, this shall be provided with a release
label.

Where work is being performed in a confined area, a certified manhole observer

shall always be present at the entrance. This manhole observer shall satisfy the
SSVV criteria relating to hazardous work (see SSVV training guide (Foundation
Cooperation for Safety - Training Guide), on
https://www.vcainfra.nl/bedrijven/risicovolletaak-per-branche/ under the
heading "Petrochemie").

There are two possible types of work in confined areas or conductive confined
spaces:
a confined areas or conductive confined spaces on existing Gasunie sites;
b confined areas or conductive confined spaces on new construction sites and
installations.

Work carried out in situations listed under "a" shall be governed by the following
rules:
 prior to the commencement of the work a work permit shall be applied for
from site management;
 the work permit shall be based on the JSA that has been compiled;
 the risks associated with the work shall be discussed with the permit holder
and recorded on the work permit.

Work carried out at a site or installation mentioned under "b" shall be governed
by the following rules:
 The contractor shall compile a JSA of the specific work.
 The safety measures to be taken shall be recorded.
 The risks and measures to be taken shall be discussed with the staff
contracted to do the work.
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Note:
In principle, pipeline sections shall be regarded as confined areas. There shall
be adequate consideration of the risks before a pipeline section may be
entered.

If Gasunie and the contractor jointly decide that the risks of entering the
pipeline are acceptable, the pipeline may be entered subject to observation of
the necessary safety measures. Extra attention shall be paid to any rescue
operation which may have to be carried out in the event of a major incident.
All these points shall be recorded in a work plan/JSA.

Comment
Access to confined areas together with the measures to be taken in that
context (JSA) is tested in the context of system-focused contract
management.

13.2 Excavations

13.2.1 General requirements

Gasunie has a separate procedure and one separate contact point for handling
excavations near to Gasunie pipelines. This procedure shall be explained in more
detail in the safety meeting.

When excavating a working pit or pipeline trench, the side slope shall be
appropriate to the type of soil. The principles of a safe side slope are set out in
CROW 335.

Excavation work carried out on behalf of Gasunie shall be performed in

accordance with CROW 500 "Schade voorkomen aan kabels en leidingen"
(Preventing damage to cables and pipelines).

"The general VELIN conditions for excavation and other work" ("Algemene VELIN
voorwaarden voor grondroer- en overige activiteiten") have been drawn up by
VELIN (Vereniging van Leidingeigenaren in Nederland (Pipeline Owners'
Association in the Netherlands)). These conditions are effective for work
performed on the instructions of Gasunie. The conditions can be downloaded
from the following internet site: http://www.velin.nl.

Excavation work at a gas delivery station is subject to prior agreement with the
connected party (power station, industry or regional network operator).

Comment:
The excavation of working pits and trenches with a safe embankment in
accordance with CROW 335 is tested in accordance with system-focused
contract management.
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13.2.2 Pile wall pits and pile wall constructions

The following requirements and points of note apply to steel sheet pile wall
excavations and steel sheet pile wall constructions:

 A design drawing shall be prepared.

 A calculation shall be made for the steel sheet pile wall and strut frame.

 A drawing to show the layout of the location shall be prepared. This shall
clearly show access to and escape route from the steel sheet pile wall
excavation/steel sheet pile wall construction, the gangways, the storage and
control containers, the occupied area and the direction of cables, pipelines
and hoses.

 The height of the sheet piling shall be 1,00 m – 1,10 m above ground.
Recesses may be made for access route, escape route, hoses, cables and
pipelines. These recesses shall be made in such a way that they continue to
be adequately cordoned off.

 Building a steel sheet pile wall excavation/construction will almost always

involve work with a risk of falling. Adequate measures shall be taken to limit
the related risks.

 The steel sheet pile wall casing shall be cleared during excavation.

 The strutting of a steel sheet pile wall excavation/construction shall be

welded with the construction.

 Steps or a staircase shall be used for access to a steel sheet pile wall
excavation. A ladder may be used for the escape route.

 At the top end of the steel sheet pile wall excavation/construction, at the side
where the pipeline comes into the excavation, provisions shall be made to
guard against any consequences of subsidence as a result of ground water
displacement (caused, for example, by using dragline mats or putting up
sufficient fencing)

 A steel sheet pile wall excavation may only be entered when it has been
formally released. Specific agreements shall be made with regard to this
release (who, what and marking) during the safety meeting.

 If individuals are in the work pit the risk of clods of earth, tools and/or other
materials falling down into the pit shall be minimised. Due consideration shall
be taken of this when coordinating activities in and around the work pit.

 The following shall also apply when digging steel sheet pile wall excavations
in order to use underwater concrete:
• The strutting shall be designed and put together in such a way that
mechanical digging can take place safely.
• The water level shall be monitored during the digging.

• A check shall be performed on whether the sheet piling has moved out of
its lock and if the sheet pile sections are not interlocking properly,
suitable measures shall be taken.
• There shall be checks, before and after excavation work, on surface
settlements outside the work pit.

• The quantity of earth being removed from the pit shall be monitored.
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Attention:
Soil being washed away outside the work pit can lead to dangerous
settlement outside the pit. The measures shall aim to limit these risks.

Comment:
The creation of pile wall pits and pile wall constructions is tested in the
context of system-focused contract management.

13.2.3 Specific excavation guidelines

Mechanical excavation may not be performed within 50 cm of operational buried
pipelines

The following applies to pipelines and accessories that are in operation within a
Gasunie facility/station (such as valve schematics including blow-off pipes,
compressor stations, metering & regulating stations, gas delivery stations, liquid
traps and the like):
 mechanical excavating is not permitted;
 suction is permitted.

Mechanical excavation can be permitted on sites where it has been confirmed

that there are no operational objects. This usually relates to sites, for example,
in between operational objects and the fencing around a location. In such cases,
the distance from operational components shall never be less than one metre.

The above-mentioned guidelines are set out in the flowchart below.

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Excavation process within fenced-off area

Start

Yes

Mechanical digging
subject to conditions
Digging within fenced-off (such as distance from
No
area or valve schematic? operational pipeline
< 0,5 m →non-
mechanical digging)

Yes

Is the distance between Mechanical

an operational pipeline No digging subject to
and excavation work conditions
< 1 m?

Depressurise the
pipeline Yes

Can the pipeline be

Yes
depressurised?

No

Is suction or manual
digging HSE-compliant Mechanical digging
Yes
and technically feasible? not permitted

No

Draw up or
adapt JSA

No JSA to be jointly assessed

by site management

JSA agreed

Yes

Perform the work

in accordance
with the JSA
requirements

If this is not reasonably practicable for health and safety or technical reasons,
more detailed consultations with the supervisor on behalf of the manager shall
take place. In such cases, an alternative working method shall be set down in a
JSA.
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If earth suction vehicles are used to carry out excavation work, they shall meet
the criteria of the "Stichting Belangenvereniging Grondzuigen (SBG)" (Earth
Suction Vehicles Sectoral Foundation). In addition, when an earth suction vehicle
is used, specific attention shall be paid to:
 safe driving routes for the vacuum truck; aboveground pipeline sections shall
be screened off at critical points along the driving route;

 the parking position relative to the edge of the pit; this shall be at a distance
at least equal to the depth of the working pit;

 a good place for storing earth (good logistics; prevent the vacuum truck
having to move too much; also think about subsidence);

 the stability of the subsoil and the risk of the vacuum truck sinking while it is
retrieving and discharging; if necessary, use steel plates or dragline mats;

 the unloading point of the vacuum truck; this may not be in the vicinity of
sections carrying pipelines (risk of overturning);

 the design of the suction arm and suction nozzle;

No great force shall be transferred via the suction arm to the suction nozzle
(no rigid connection); the suction nozzle shall be made of a synthetic
material.

13.2.4 Specific considerations

Specific considerations when performing excavation work are as follows:

 Sufficient attention shall be paid to consultations with cable and pipeline

owners. Consultations conducted shall be recorded in reports.

 Prior to the excavation work, the area in which the excavation work is to be
performed shall be inspected with cable and pipeline detection equipment in
order to ascertain as accurately as possible the location of any cables and
pipelines.

 Account shall be taken of nearby objects (risk of subsidence).

 Before excavation commences, the contractor shall remove any waste and
other unauthorised objects from the area or the pipeline route.

 The contractor shall take adequate steps to prevent soil from being blown
away.

 It shall be possible to reach and leave a working pit or pipe trench along at
least two different sides. A properly erected escape ladder or escape stairs
shall be present on both sides of a pipe trench or working pit. If a working pit
or pipe trench is left open for more than a month and needs to be entered
regularly, access shall be via stairs. There may not be any obstacles on
escape routes.

 If soil contamination is discovered or suspected during excavation, work shall

be suspended immediately and Gasunie construction supervisor(s) shall be
notified without delay.
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 If explosive devices (bomb, grenade, mine and the like) are encountered
during excavation or if there is reasonable cause to suspect their presence,
work shall be suspended immediately and all personnel moved to a safe area.
The police and Gasunie construction supervisor(s) shall be notified without
delay.

 If any unidentified fittings are encountered during excavation in Gasunie's

pipelines or a connected pipeline, work shall be suspended immediately and
all employees moved to a safe area. The situation encountered shall be
reported to Gasunie construction supervisor(s) immediately. Work may only
recommence when it is clear that it is safe to do so.

 When excavating third party natural gas transport pipelines with a pressure
of 8 bar or more or when excavating high-voltage cables, mechanical
excavation is not permitted within a distance of 0,50 metres of the pipeline or
cable.

 If work is to take place at a distance of less than 50 cm from buried objects

such as cables, piping and the like, they shall first be exposed manually. This
may not be done mechanically.

 When HDD drilling is being performed, pipelines and cables shall be dug out
and protected insofar as these may be situated within the deviation of the
drilling work.

 Fencing and labels shall be applied in accordance with the requirements set
out in clause 8.

13.2.5 Filling in the trench or work pit

Using machinery to fill in trenches or work pits with earth is subject to similar
guidelines to using machinery for excavation work.

Sections of operational or non-operational installations that are, due to their

design, size or position, difficult to see, meaning that there is a substantial risk
of causing damage, shall be marked out prior to the filling in work. Marker rods,
pions or fences may be used for this purpose.

Comment:
The taking of measures to prevent damage to cables ane pipelines (including
CROW 500), as well as to prevent damage to property belonging to third
parties, is tested in the context of system-focused contract management.
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14. FIRE SAFETY

14.1 Fire-fighting equipment

14.1.1 General requirements

The contractor is responsible for ensuring that enough fire extinguishers are
present at the construction site. Fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, hose reels and
other fire-fighting equipment shall be within easy reach at all times.

14.1.2 Fire extinguishers

The contractor shall ensure that a fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall near
the external doors of all temporary buildings. All other storage rooms and
temporary workrooms shall be provided with at least one readily accessible fire
extinguisher. All fire extinguishers shall be certificated and sealed and have a
capacity of at least 6 kg. The type of extinguisher shall be determined by the
location and/or the work to be performed.

14.2 Fuel and oil

Welding and other work which can cause sparks or fire shall be suspended within
a radius of 10 m while fuel is being delivered.

Those persons delivering the fuel shall be responsible for complying with this
regulation. The contractor shall ensure that sufficient fire extinguishers are at
hand during filling.

14.3 Spark arresters

The exhausts of all diesel engines at operational locations shall be fitted with
spark arresters, unless these are Euro 4 or more recent engines.

14.4 Work involving naked flames

During work involving naked flames the following rules shall be observed:
 Fire extinguishers shall be kept within easy reach during welding, cutting,
burning and similar operations.
The contractor shall ensure that his employees are familiar with the operation
of the fire extinguishers.

 The area in which ignition risk activities takes place shall be kept clear of all
flammable materials (paper, rags, flammable liquids and the like).

 Flammable materials which cannot be removed shall be screened effectively

by covering with fire blankets and the like.

 In locations subject to increased fire risk, a fire officer shall be appointed.

 Site management shall supply the fire officer at operational locations or for
gas jobs.
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Note:
The fire officer shall hold at least fire officer category 2 qualifications and
shall be familiar with the specific risks related to the work.

14.5 Checks at the end of the working day

At the end of the working day, the contractor shall perform a check that all
materials, equipment and the like have been cleared away and shut off in such a
manner that that no fire can occur.
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15. WELDING, CUTTING, BURNING AND (PRELIMINARY) HEAT

TREATMENT

Welding, cutting and (preliminary) heat treatment covers all work involving the
use of:
 welding gases, such as acetylene and oxygen in the event of autogeneous
welding;
 protective gases in the event of electric welding;
 propane for preliminary heat treatment;
 electric heating blankets for preheating or stress relieving heat treatment.

15.1 Burning, welding and cutting

Burning, welding and cutting torches shall not be connected to cylinders if stored
in locked areas or buildings.

When work is halted and the equipment is left unattended, all valves on the gas
and oxygen cylinders shall be closed. The hoses shall be depressurised and
checked five minutes later for pressure build-up.

15.2 Gas and oxygen cylinders

Some general requirements relating to gas and oxygen cylinders are as follows:

 A suitable fire extinguisher shall be available on site when using flammable

gases.

 The use of cylinder batteries for welding, cutting, burning or preliminary heat
treatment shall be recorded in the project RI&E.

 Damaged gas cylinders shall be provided with a label ("defective") and

removed as soon as possible.

 Empty gas cylinders shall be treated the same way as full ones.

15.2.1 Central storage site

The central storage site or storage area for gas cylinders shall satisfy the
requirements of PGS 15 as a minimum. The following regulations shall apply at
all times:

 The storage point shall be surrounded by a fence and shall not be accessible
without supervision.

 The necessary safety and health signage as mentioned in clause 8 shall be

attached to the fence around the cylinder storage site.

 The storage site shall be at least 5 metres away from buildings. A distance of
10 metres shall apply if more than 2500 litres is being stored.

 Natural ventilation of the storage site shall be guaranteed in order to prevent

accumulation of gases.

 The contractor shall ensure that there are sufficient fire extinguishers
available (at least one fire extinguisher of 6 kg per 200 m2 floor area).
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If the storage areas have electrical equipment, such as lighting and switches,
this area shall be zoned in accordance with NPR 7910-1.

15.2.2 Storage
Gas cylinders in storage shall:
 be in the vertical position;
 be properly secured to prevent accidents;
 be closed and may not be opened in the storage site;
 be provided with a protective cap.

15.2.3 Use
Rules relating to the use of gas cylinders:
 The quantity of gas cylinders required to be used over one week shall be held
as the maximum operational stock of gas cylinders.

 When gas cylinders are transported over the work site, these shall be:
• closed, and
• provided with a protective cap.

 Pressure reducers shall be removed, unless these are fully screened by the
protective cap.

 The valve key of a gas cylinder that is in use shall be present on the gas
cylinder. Before use, acetylene and oxygen cylinders shall be affixed to a
cylinder trolley or rack, separated by a metal shield.

 Acetylene cylinders that are in use shall be provided with a flame arrestor. In
special circumstances, extra measures shall be considered such as using a
flame arrestor with three safety functions, i.e.:
• flame extinguishing (sintered material);
• prevention of backflow (check valve), and
• thermal safety device,
or attaching an extra flame arrestor to the burner or vacuum valve.

 At the end of the working day, gas cylinders shall be closed and the key shall
be removed.

 Gas cylinders may not be placed in the work pit. Exceptions may be made to
this rule (although not for acetylene and oxygen cylinders) if adequate
measures are taken to prevent gas leaks, and any gas leaks in the pit can be
detected in good time. these measures shall be laid down in a JSA. This
means that permanent gas detection devices shall be placed in the pit, in any
event, for flammable gases and that permanent oxygen detection is
available, in any event, for inert gases.

 If gases shall be used in a confined area, the gas cylinders shall, in any
event, be set up outside the confined area. The JSA shall address the
prevention of gas leaks and how to limit the consequences of a gas leak in a
confined area.

 Empty gas cylinders shall be recognisable as such and shall be removed to

the storage facility or supplier.
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15.3 Welding clamps

External welding clamps with hydraulic jacks shall be protected against overload
by means of an internal relief valve within the jack.

Welding clamps shall be included within the contractor's inspection regime. The
welding clamp shall be fitted with a unique, clear and indelible identification
mark, by means of which the welding clamp can be traced back to the owner
and the inspection certificate. The identification mark shall contain the following
information:
 the registration sign, and
 registration number, and
 the date of the last inspection.

The following rules shall apply to welding clamps:

 The welding clamp in use shall be in good condition; a visual check for
damage and defects shall be made each time the clamp shall be used.

 Modifications or repairs to the welding clamp shall only be made in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

 The user of the clamp shall be able to demonstrate that applied modifications
are in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

15.4 Welding transformers and generators

The following rules shall apply to welding transformers and generators:

 These shall satisfy NEN-EN-IEC 60974-1 and be fitted with a voltage limiter.

 Welding transformers and generators shall not be located within the

trajectory of falling sparks.

 Cable connections shall be insulated and shall not have any breaks or
exposed wire.

 Cables shall be fully uncoiled and adequately protected against mechanical

damage.

 The return feeder shall be securely attached by a clamp or magnet as close

as possible to the weld being made on the work piece. If a solid object is
used for this purpose, this object shall be secured in such a way, that it
cannot fall from the work piece.

 Connection plugs shall be fitted with a strain relief.

 In 3-phase installations, a switch shall be fitted to the female socket.

Where welding has to be performed on a work piece with more than one welding
set, the minus clamps of the welding sets to be used shall be joined to the work
piece prior to beginning the work.

Welding generators combined with auxiliary voltage generators shall satisfy the
following points as a minimum:
 If set up on a conductive work floor, an equipotential bonding shall be fitted
between the frame of the generator and the work floor.
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 An insulation monitoring device (residual current device) shall be fitted at

400 V a.c. and/or 230 V a.c., which shall disable the voltage as soon as an
insulation fault is detected. "Earth leakage" monitoring shall be tested before
commencing work.

15.5 Electrical heat treatment equipment

When using electrical heat treatment equipment, a voltage limiter in accordance
with NEN-EN-IEC 60974-1 shall be used to limit open-circuit voltage.
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16. MACHINERY AND TOOLS

Machinery and tools shall be professionally maintained and checked by the

contractor. (Hand)tools shall be clean and undamaged.

Pneumatic tools shall be used in work for which electrical hand tools cannot or
may not be used. Machines and the like shall not be left running unattended.

Suitable precautions shall be taken to prevent or limit nuisance (noise,

emissions and the like) caused by the use of machinery and tools.

A plan showing the layout of machinery and tools shall be made for Gasunie
installations and locations and presented to the manager for approval.

16.1 Modifications to machinery and tools

Modifications to machinery and tools shall not impair their original safety
standards. Modifications to machinery and tools shall be re-approved by the
authorised approval agency if required.

16.2 Defective machinery and tools

Defective machinery and tools shall be repaired only by qualified individuals.
Repair and/or maintenance work on running machinery is prohibited.

Defective tools shall be restored to good order immediately or be clearly labelled

as "DEFECT" (defective) and removed from the site as soon as possible.

16.3 Air-powered or hydraulically-driven machinery and tools

If air-powered or hydraulically driven machinery and tools are being used, the
following requirements shall apply to hose connections and couplings:
 Each branch of the main power medium line shall be connected via a shut-off
valve on the main line.

 For pressures above 1 bar (e), hose connections and couplings shall be
secured against loosening.

 Coupling systems by claw couplings and other critical applications with two
couplings shall be supplied with a safety cable, chain or locking pin.

 Quick acting couplings in high-pressure systems (above 25 bar (e)) are not
permitted, unless secured couplings provided with a pressure relief system
are used.
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16.4 Electrical machines and hand tools

Electrical machinery, hand tools and appliances required for the construction
work shall:

 be demonstrably certified in accordance with NEN 3140. Where the tools'

inspection dates have expired, those tools may not be used;

 be installed at a distance of at least 10 metres from flammable products and

products with explosion hazard unless these are implemented in an
explosion-proof manner;

 be switched off when not in use.

In work pits and "conductive confined" spaces, metal boilers, tanks, vessels,
damp crawlspaces and steel sheet pile walls, only machinery and tools operating
at a safe voltage shall be used, that is connected to:
 S circuit i.e. a safety transformer (230 V a.c. - 230 V a.c.), or
 a (small) safety (diesel) generator, or
 SELV circuit, i.e. a circuit with a safe voltage such as:
• < 50 V a.c., or
• < 120 V d.c. ripple-free, or
• < 110 V d.c. with a maximum ripple of 1,5 %.

Electrical hand tools, such as power drills and grinding tools, shall be double
insulated. The connecting cable shall be fitted with a moulded plug, unless it is a
hand tool that can only operate at a safe voltage (S circuit or SELV circuit).

Hand lamps shall:

 be connected to a SELV circuit, or
 be operated from batteries with a maximum voltage of 24 V d.c.

The safe voltage supply, S circuit or SELV circuit, shall be located outside the
room where work is being carried out. Only one user may be connected to each
safety transformer.

At installations in operation, electrical equipment shall only be connected to the

existing voltage supply following the approval of the member of the site
management team responsible for installations.

Electrical tools, such as field distribution boxes, transformers, hand lamps and
the like which are used for work on installations in operation, shall be ATEX-
certified. If a non-explosion proof supply source is used, it shall be located
outside the danger zones.
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16.5 Stationary equipment

The following equipment may be used in conductive confined spaces:

 Equipment connected to SELV circuits pursuant to NEN 1010 (supply with

safety extra low voltage), or

 Equipment provided with equipotential bonding and protected with earth

leakage protection of 30 mA, or

 Equipment connected to S circuits (safety transformer to which only one

hand tool may be connected per transformer), or

 Equipment having a protection category of II (pursuant to NEN 1010) and

protected outside the area with a residual current device of 30 mA, or

 Equipment having a protection category of I (pursuant to NEN 1010) and

supplied from a TN/TT system and protected outside the area with a residual
current device of 30 mA.

Note:
The supply for the SELV circuits and S circuits shall be set up outside the
conductive confined space.
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17. USING HOISTING AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT SAFELY

17.1 Hoisting cranes and sidebooms

Fixed cranes, mobile cranes and sidebooms shall display a CE inspection mark in
accordance with the "Machinerichtlijn" ("Machinery Directive"). Hoisting and
lifting equipment shall be properly maintained and approved in accordance with
the "Machines (Commodities Act) Decree". CE marking and the "Machines
(Commodities Act) Decree determine which documents need to be kept with the
crane or sideboom, and for the marking which the crane or sideboom is required
to have.

Before a caterpillar crane with an assembly jib or a fixed tower crane are
commissioned at the building site, and whenever the configuration of this type
of crane is changed, a set-up inspection shall be carried out by a specialist, who
may not be the operator.

17.2 Hoisting and lifting gear

Hoisting and lifting gear shall comply with the Working Conditions Decree.

Hoisting and lifting gear shall:

 have a test certificate with a registration number;
 be checked for condition and damage before use.

The working load of hoisting chains or straps shall be legibly marked on the
chain or strap.

17.3 Safety when hoisting

Unless otherwise indicated in this specification, hoisting activities shall be carried
out in accordance with th guidelines and the interpretation of legislation and
regulations established by the Vertical Transport Association. Particular
reference is made in this regard to the Vertical Transport Health and Safety
Catalogue (see the website of the VVT).

17.3.1 Multi-winch cranes

When working with multi-winch cranes, it is forbidden to use both winches to
hoist at the same time, unless it would be more dangerous to carry out the
same activities with one winch and/or multiple cranes. If that is the case, the
risks and management measures to be taken shall be recorded in a JSA.

The currently unused hooks of cranes with a jib used for hoisting shall be
positioned high, near the top of the jib.

The currently unused hooks and cables of cranes without an accessory jib or jib
normally used for pile-driving or for striking pile walls:
 shall be removed or rolled up if work not requiring the second winch is
carried out for more than one day, or
 may be attached to the superstructure provided that the operator is alerted
to overload of the attachment by means of an acoustic and/or optical alarm,
or
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 may be attached to the superstructure by a dual connection, where the

second connection is able to bear the static and dynamic forces arising if the
first connection breaks.

17.3.2 Foundation equipment

Foundation equipment shall comply with NEN-EN 16228–1 and
NEN-EN 16228-4. If equipment of this kind is also used for hoisting activities, it
shall also comply with NEN-EN 13000.

17.3.3 (Mobile) cranes, earth-moving machines (operating load-

moment/lifting capacity < 10 ton metre) and sidebooms
Crane operators in charge of (mobile) cranes or diggers that have a lifting
function with a working load of less than 10 tonmetre and sidebooms shall:

 be adequately instructed in accordance with the user instructions and have

attended a specific training course. This shall be able to be shown if required.

 have a clear view of the load from the cab throughout the hoisting operation.

17.3.4 Support during hoisting activities

If the operator does not have a sufficiently clear view of the load, he shall be
assisted by a specialist. Everyone in the working area shall clearly know who is
responsible for this task. Hoisting instructions are given according to the
situation, by means of standardised hand and arm signals or walkie-talkies.

Employees who secure and move loads at a Gasunie location or installation shall
have taken the "Moving loads" training course in accordance with the SSVV
Guide to Courses (see https://www.vcainfra.nl/bedrijven/risicovolletaak-per-
branche/ under the heading "Petrochemie"). This requirement also applies to
employees who secure and move loads elsewhere if the hoisting activities in
question require a hoisting plan.

17.3.5 Specific provisions

Bypassing protective devices, such as the load moment protective device of the
hoisting crane, is prohibited. Anyone seen to contravene this provision will be
immediately removed from the building site.

Loose material, gas bottles and the like shall be hoisted in hoisting troughs.

If chemical anchors are used to hoist a load, they shall be tested prior to the
hoisting operation. The force at which the anchors are tested shall be at least
twice the weight to be hoisted by each anchor. No visible damage may occur as
a result of this test.

Wet hoisting belts that are frozen shall never be used. Hoisting belts and straps
with external damage shall be rejected and immediately removed from the
building site.

It is prohibited to hoist, suspend, stretch and the like materials to supports,

cable ducts, pipes and other installation components.
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Hoisting has to be carried out frequently when constructing a valve station. It is

prohibited to assemble valve stations above existing free-standing gas-
containing systems.

17.4 Hoisting plan and execution plan

A hoisting plan and execution plan are required for the following situations:
 moving a load using more than one crane except for the lowering of pipes
into trenches;
 hoisting over systems in operation;
 hoisting loads that are temporarily out of the operator's sight during the
hoisting operation;
 hoisting special loads (combined load, load with an eccentric centre of
gravity, hoisting without specific hoisting equipment).

The hoisting plan contains information about the hoisting crane to be used and
the load to be hoisted. The following aspects shall be included:
 summary drawing of the erection site(s);
 data relating to the hoisting cranes to be used, including their minimum
deployment tonnage;
 drawing showing the mass and dimensions of the load to be hoisted, together
with its hoisting points and centre of gravity;
 the information from the hoisting tables and/or crane diagrams of the
hoisting cranes to be used that is relevant to the hoisting operation;
 the ram pressures occurring;
 the hoisting equipment to be used together with the maximum load
occurring;
 maximum wind strength permitted during the hoisting operation.

The execution plan contains information about the execution of the hoisting
operation. The following aspects shall be included:
 date and time of the hoisting operation;
 names of parties involved and contacts;
 name of the leader of the hoisting operation: hoisting foreman;
 tasks, responsibilities and powers of the employees taking part in the hoisting
operation;
 agreements relating to the infrastructure present (e.g. underground cables
and pipelines, high-voltage lines; enter in JSA if necessary);
 coordination with work being done nearby (enter in JSA if necessary);
 the strength of the subsoil;
 the hoisting movements to be performed: starting and finishing points with
the route along which the load is to be moved;
 the load guidance required (steering line);
 agreements relating to communication procedures and resources (enter in
JSA if necessary).

The execution plan shall be drawn up by the party in charge of the hoisting
operation.

The hoisting plan and execution plan shall always be discussed with the parties
concerned at a toolbox meeting held prior to the hoisting activities, and checked
for completeness. The results of this check shall be recorded in the "Hoisting
operation checklist with hoisting and execution plan" (see GTS_A-045-E).
Gasunie construction supervisor(s) shall be invited to this toolbox meeting.
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In the case of complex hoisting operations, a specialist from the company

supplying the hoisting crane shall:
 visit the site to assess the situation;
 agree the activities to be carried out with his client.

This also applies if hoisting activities for which a hoisting plan needs to be drawn
up have to be carried out frequently at a location for a prolonged period.

Comment:
Drawing up a hoisting plan and execution plan for a hoisting operation,
holding the toolbox meeting about the hoisting operation and carrying out the
hoisting operation in accordance with the hoisting plan and execution plan
are tested in the context of system-focused contract management.
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18. WORKING AT HEIGHT

Activities at height shall preferably be carried out by using cherry pickers or by

using scaffolding/moveable scaffolding.

When working at height, where danger of falling more than 2,5 m is present, or
at height of less than 2,5 m in circumstances where the risk is increased, extra
provisions shall be taken.

Fencing shall be erected at ground level around the location, where work at
height is taking place, in order to prevent passers by being struck by falling
objects. If it is not possible to erect fences, or if these are not sufficient,
supplementary measures shall be taken, such as making tools secure or
attaching a safety net or a false floor. Openings in floors or guardrails shall be
immediately closed up or blocked off.

During welding or cutting activities at height, care shall be taken to protect

employees and to prevent fire or damage from flying sparks. Warning tape and
signs shall be affixed to both the workplace and underneath it.

Fencing and boarding shall satisfy the provisions laid down in clause 8.

18.1 Protection against falling

Performing work on flat roofs or scaffolding where the distance a person could
fall, measured from the working level to the point of landing is 2,5 m or more,
may be carried out without fall protection if:

a a system of railings or fencing is set up; this railing system or fencing shall
consist of an upper rail with a minimum height of 1,0 metre and a maximum
height of 1,1 metres above the base, a middle rail and a kickboard of a
minimum of 0,15 metres;

b when working on flat roofs where no guard rail or fence as referred to under
"a" is fitted, the activities take place at least 2 m away from the eaves. This
working area shall be marked with a purlin or red/white demarcation tape.

A fall protection system shall be used for activities on flat roofs or scaffolding
within 2,0 m of the eaves, if the fence as referred to under "a" cannot satisfy the
above-mentioned rules.
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19. LADDERS, SCAFFOLDING AND CHERRY PICKERS

19.1 Ladders
The use of ladders shall be covered by the following requirements:

 Use of ladders shall be kept to a minimum, and is only permitted for low-risk
work lasting less than 2 hours.

 Ladders shall not be used to reach heights in excess of 10 m (7,5 m standing

height).

 Ladders may not be used for work involving heavy or rotating hand tools, or
a moment of force of more than 100 N; scaffolding or a mobile elevating
platform (cherry picker) shall be used instead.

 Ladders shall extend at least one meter above the required level, shall be
placed at an angle of 65°- 75° and shall be firmly fixed at the top or held at
the bottom.

 A pole hoop shall be used when resting the ladder on a pole.

 Wooden ladders shall be finished only with clear varnish.

 Metal ladders shall not be used for electrical work (see NEN 3140), or in the
vicinity of electrical systems.

 Defective ladders shall be marked as such and removed as soon as possible

from the site.

 When using ladders in trenches and pits, these do not need to be secured, if:

• the ladder is sufficiently stable on the floor of the trench or pit and cannot
slip away from under the person, and

• is sufficiently stable against the slope and cannot slip away sideways, and
• the steps on the slope jut out so that the person's feet can be placed
properly on the steps of the ladder.

19.2 Scaffolding
The Guidelines on Scaffolding (Richtlijn Steigers, see www.richtlijnsteigers.nl)
applies to the design, assembly, use and dismantling of scaffolding. This
directive is seen as the state of the art with regard to scaffolding/working at
height and serves as the starting point for enforcement.

The "Steigerbouwen" [Scaffolding Construction] A-sheet of the Volandis

knowledge and advice centre also applies.

Mobile scaffolds
Mobile scaffolds shall be used in accordance with the "Rolsteigers" [Mobile
Scaffolds] A-sheet of the Volandis knowledge and advice centre.
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19.3 Mobile cherry pickers

The following requirements shall apply to cherry pickers:

 During use, it is obligatory to wear a fall arrestor which is attached to the

railing.

 Cherry pickers shall carry a sticker showing the date of inspection.

 The cherry picker operator shall have received training in accordance with the
SSVV training guide (Foundation Cooperation for Safety - Training Guide, see
https://www.vcainfra.nl/bedrijven/risicovolletaak-per-branche/ under the
heading "Petrochemie"). Working alone on a cherry picker is not permitted
(one person on the ground and one person in the safety cage).

 A JSA shall be compiled where two or more cherry pickers are working in the
same working area.
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20. STORM AND THUNDERSTORM

20.1 Securing against wind and storm damage

Installations, tanks, towers, cranes and the like under construction shall be
firmly guyed and supported in strong winds and during storms.

When high wind speeds are experienced or forecasted, the contractor shall tie
down or otherwise secure loose materials so that they cannot blow away and
cause damage and/or personal injury.

The contractor shall ensure that the site is secure against the adverse effects of
a storm and the like during weekends and holiday periods.

The following activities shall not take place at wind force in excess of 6 on the
Beaufort scale (wind speed > 13,8 m/s), measured at the location of the
activity:
 hoisting;
 work on a ladder;
 work on mobile scaffolds;
 working from a cherry picker.

A lower maximum wind force may apply in specific situations. If this is the case,
it shall be recorded in the relevant hoisting or working plan or the JSA.

20.2 Thunderstorms
In the event of a thunderstorm, if there is a risk of lightning striking within 3 km
(this equals ten seconds between lightning flash and thunder) the following
measures shall be taken:
 Work shall be suspended.
 Do not remain in exposed areas or under trees.
 Find shelter in a safer environment, such as the site huts.
 If possible, lower the boom of hoisting cranes.

20.3 Contractor's responsibility

The contractor shall be responsible for gathering full information about possible
storm and thunderstorm hazard. If this is the case the contractor shall take
preventive actions (for instance, inform employees or stop the work).
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21. RADIOACTIVE SOURCES, LASER DEVICES AND HAZARDOUS

SUBSTANCES

21.1 Radioactive sources

When using radioactive sources, the NDT contractor shall:
 demarcate its work site to prevent anyone entering the enclosed area
unintentionally (see clause 8);

 base its choice of protection measures on the requirement that, as a general

rule, the equivalent dose (radiation level) at the demarcation shall not exceed
10 Sv per hour;

 maintain a continuous watch to prevent third parties entering the radiation

zone unintentionally;

 take radiation measurements to monitor the situation;

 where the use of ionising radiation produces an additional hazard:

• choose a different method of testing, or

• take additional measures, such as cordoning off roads/streets, or

• have the NDT work carried out outside normal working hours.

Motor crawlers shall be used only to move equipment, such as radioactive

sources, through the pipeline; use of motor crawlers to move persons is
prohibited.

21.2 Lasers
In the event that class 3A, 3B and 4 lasers (in accordance with the standard
NEN-EN-IEC 60825-1) are to be used, the contractor shall compile a JSA.

Aspects which shall be taken into account in the JSA include the following:
 The immediate surroundings shall be protected against radiation.

 Persons working with lasers shall be adequately protected against laser

radiation and shall wear laser goggles.

 The wearing of reflective objects such as rings, watches and the like is
prohibited. No reflective tools shall be used.

 The area in which work is being performed with a laser shall be cordoned off
(see clause 8).

21.3 Hazardous substances

The use of hazardous substances on site shall be restricted to a minimum. If
hazardous substances are used on-site, the MSDS of these substances shall be
present on-site. The precautionary measures set out in the MSDS shall be taken.
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Packaging for hazardous substances, fuel, oil and the like shall:
 be reliable;
 withstand the effects of the substance concerned;
 have proper legible labels.

Chemicals shall be stored outside the working area.

21.3.1 Hazardous substances in the gas transport system

Work on the existing gas transport system shall take account of the possible
presence of hazardous substances like LSA, natural gas condensate, odorant,
mercury, mine dust, black powder and sulphur.

When opening systems, an ABEKHgP3 filter or another item of respiratory

protective equipment offering at least a comparable level of protection shall be
worn.

21.3.2 LSA
The production of natural gas involves the release of small quantities of
radioactive material to the soil surface. International indication for the
radioactive contamination caused is:
 Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM), or
 Low Specific Activity (LSA).

Radioactive material builds up in production and transport installations and, if

these installations are opened, presents a risk to man and the environment.
Research has shown that LSA occurs in HTL transmission systems in places
where turbulence can arise in pipeline systems.

In the event of work on HTL pipeline systems in which there is a risk of

contamination (where the gas flow has been subject to turbulence, for instance
when pressure regulation units and gas purifiers are used), the Gasunie Field
Organisation Radiation Protection Supervisor shall be called in by the site
management. The Radiation Protection Supervisor shall take control samples
and, where necessary, shall involve the Gasunie Radiation Protection Expert,
whose instructions shall be followed.

Measures will concentrate on preventing LSA from being taken up in the body.

21.3.3 Natural gas condensate

When transporting natural gas, natural gas condensate can form within the
transmission network. This liquid contains volatile organic compounds (VOC,
including benzene). When opening systems, site management shall perform a
check for the presence of gas condensate (vapours) and, if necessary, have this
removed and add specific measuers to the work permit if necessary.
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21.3.4 Odorant
Odorant may be present in the regional distribution network. Odorant may be
present in liquid form or have attached itself to the steel of the pipe wall. When
opening systems, site management shall check for the presence of odorant and
have it removed, if necessary and add specific measuers to the work permit if
necessary.

21.3.5 Mercury
Natural gas can contain very small quantities of mercury. This mercury can
become attached to the pipe wall. Mercury vapour can form as a result of the
preheating of or welding onto existing pipeline systems. However various
baseline monitoring exercises have shown that the limit of the mercury during
these activities is not usually reached and the activities can be carried out
safely. If there is a chance of mercury vapour being released, the manager shall
add specific measures to the work permit.

Where metallic mercury is present, expert advice shall be obtained from the
safety advisor.

21.3.6 Mine dust

Mine dust can occur in some parts of the regional gas transmission network in
Noord Brabant and Limburg. When combined with other substances or at
different temperatures, the cyanide in the mine dust can form hydrogen cyanide.

If work needs to be carried out on pipelines in which mine dust may be present,
the measures to be taken shall be determined in consultation with the manager
and added to the work permit.

21.3.7 Black powder

Black powder may be present in the gas transport system. Under certain
conditions and circumstances (contact with oxygen/air), this substance may
ignite spontaneously. If work has to be done on pipes which may contain black
powder, the measures to be taken shall be determined in consultation with the
manager and added to the work permit.

21.3.8 Sulphur
Sulphur may be encountered in the gas transport system, and particularly the
control runs of gas delivery stations and metering and control stations. If
sulphur is encountered it shall be prevented from spreading. The management
measures to be taken shall be determined in consultation with the manager and
added to the work permit.

21.4 Cleaning systems

Industrial cleaning (for example, high-pressure fluid cleaning, vacuum pressure
cleaning or technical chemical cleaning) shall be performed by companies
affiliated to the Industrial Cleaning Foundation (SIR, http://www.sir-safe.nl/).
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22. DEMOLITION, REMOVAL AND ALTERATION

This clause concerns the complete or partial demolition, dismantling, removal

and alteration of installations and transmission pipelines.

22.1 Release of hazardous substances

22.1.1 General requirements

If there is any possibility of hazardous substances, such as asbestos, mercury,
gas condensate, mine dust, odorant , LSA, black powder or sulphur, being
released during construction or demolition work, preliminary precautions shall be
taken to protect employees, third parties and the environment (see also
clause 21).

22.1.2 Release of asbestos and of substances containing asbestos

The removal of asbestos-containing gaskets from process installations is exempt
from the obligations of the Asbestverwijderingsbesluit 2005 (Asbestos Removal
Decree 2005). In order to ensure that employees are not exposed to asbestos
fibres, the removal of asbestos-containing gaskets shall be in accordance with
the "Validatierapport verwijderen asbesthoudende flenspakkingen" ("Validation
report on the removal of asbestos-containing flange gaskets") or the
"Validatierapport verwijderen asbesthoudende pakkingen in afsluiters, actuators,
tandwielkasten, etc." ("Validation report on the removal of asbestos-containing
gaskets in valves, actuators, gearboxes and the like"). The reports can be
obtained via Gasunie on request.

If AC cable protection pipes have to be removed, this shall be performed in

accordance with the work plan "Veilig werken met asbestcementleidingen in het
ondergrondse openbare waterleiding-, gas-, en rioolafvalwaternet" ("Working
safely with asbestos cement pipelines in the underground public water, gas and
sewage networks") (see http://www.asbestwerkplan.nl/files/veilig werken met
asbestleidingen).

In other cases, where the presence of asbestos, for example in bitumen coating
and in buildings, is suspected, an asbestos inventory shall be performed by an
organisation holding an Asbestos Inventory Process Certificate in accordance
with SC-540 prior to commencement of the work, on Gasunie's instructions. If
asbestos proves to be present and removal is necessary, this shall be performed
by an asbestos disposal company holding an Asbestos Removal Process
Certificate in accordance with SC-530.

When performing an asbestos inventory of the bitumen coating of a gas

transport pipeline, the coating shall be examined at least at the number of
locations specified in table 1, depending on its length.
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Table 1: Number of locations to be examined during an asbestos inventory

Number of locations to
Pipeline length (m)
be examined
pipeline < 5 1
5 ≤ pipeline < 10 2
10 ≤ pipeline < 50 3
50 ≤ pipeline < 100 4
100 ≤ pipeline < 200 5
200 ≤ pipeline < 500 6
500 ≤ pipeline < 1000 7
pipeline ≥ 1000 m 1 extra per kilometer

Additional inventories shall be performed if there are differences in the structure

or colour of the coating.

With regard to removal of bitumen coating there is an exemption for the

inventory requirement; this is when the coating surface to be removed is very
small (< 0,01 m2), for instance in order to apply CP to the pipeline. In this case
removal shall be done by means of "banging and loosening". The coating
removed shall be disposed of as "asbestos-containing" waste.

If the earth contains debris suspected of containing asbestors, NEN 5707 shall
be followed for the inventory. The earth shall be decontaminated by a BRL 7000-
certified company.

If, despite the above, the contractor encounters installation components

suspected of containing asbestos, work shall be discontinued and this shall be
reported to Gasunie construction supervisor(s). Work may only be resumed
when it has been established by an expert organisation (SC-540) that it can be
performed without any risk, or that the asbestos has been removed by an expert
asbestos disposal company (SC-530).

Note:
The carriage of pipeline parts with asbestos-containing coatings is exempt
from the provisions of ADR. See the special provisions of ADR (chapter 3.3
"Special provision applicable to certain materials and articles", number 168),
quote:
"Asbestos which is immersed or fixed in a natural or artificial binder (such as
cement, plastics, asphalt, resins or mineral ore) in such a way that no escape
of hazardous quantities of respirable asbestos fibres can occur during
carriage is not subject to the requirements of ADR.
Manufactured articles containing asbestos that are packed in such a way that
no escape of hazardous quantities of respirable asbestos fibres can occur
during carriage are also not subject to the requirements of ADR."

Comment:
The preparation and carrying out of activities in which asbestos fibres may be
released is tested in the context of system-focused contract management.
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22.2 Removal of pipelines that are not in use

Pipelines that are not in use may still contain residues of hazardous substances.
Pipelines of this kind shall be cut using techniques in which the surface
temperature remains below 100 °C and the ends of the pipeline remain open.

Levels of hazardous substances that are released during the removal of pipelines
that are not in use are measured by the manager. Exceptions to this rule are
permitted only following mutual agreement (work permit) and after it has been
ascertained that the contractor has formalised the measurement of levels in a
plan of action.

Contaminated parts of pipelines or appendages shall be disposed of in standard

waste containers (6 metres in length). Liquid-tight containers (5,5 metres in
length) are only required to be used if there is a possibility of seepage.
Containers shall be set up on the work site in such a way that vapours escaping
from the materials they contain cannot present a hazard to people and/or the
environment.

22.3 Ceramic fibres

Ceramic fibres are sometimes used as an asbestos substitute for purposes such
as heat-resistant insulation and reinforcement. If there is a possibility of ceramic
fibres being released, a specialist firm shall conduct an inventorisation and a
specialist decontamination firm shall be hired to carry out decontamination if
necessary.

Comment:
The preparation and carrying out of activities in which ceramic fibres can be
released is tested in the context of system-focused contract management.

22.4 CP and potential equalisation

CP and potential equalisation shall be enforced when changes are made to an
existing system. To this end, a back-up electrical connection shall be set up in
advance to cover any interruption to the power supply, consisting of at least two
wires of adequate cross-section (at least 10 mm2).

22.5 Location and labelling of pipelines and cables

The contractor shall satisfy itself that pipelines, equipment and installation
components have been released by the manager for removal. In order to avoid
confusion between pipelines and cables for removal and those that are not for
removal, special care shall be taken in locating and labelling (buried) pipelines
and cables which are not to be removed.

Pipelines and/or pipeline sections may only be removed following permission

from, or on behalf of, the site management.
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23. ELECTROTECHNICAL SYSTEMS

23.1 Regulations
All electro technical systems, their components and assembly shall as a
minimum comply with the applicable guidelines, standards and regulations. The
principal standards relating to this specification are:
 NEN 1010;
 NEN-EN 50522;
 NEN-EN-IEC 61936-1;
 NEN 3140;
 NEN-EN-50110-1;
 NEN-EN-IEC 60079-14;
 NEN 3840.

23.2 Regulations for temporary electrical installations (installations

for construction activities)
The contractor shall keep itself informed of areas of potential explosion risk in
the location in which it is working. Gasunie construction supervisor(s) shall
supply this information on request.

Care shall be taken to ensure that ATEX-certified materials are used safely for
temporary installations in these areas. No drawings shall be provided by Gasunie
for temporary installations. The drawings for this type of installation shall be
provided by the contractor. The drawings shall consist of a layout drawing of the
buried cables and an installation schematic of the complete installation.

The contractor shall appoint and introduce to Gasunie construction supervisor(s)

an Installation Manager responsible for temporary installations. The contractor
shall also submit a maintenance and inspection schedule in accordance with
NEN 3140 to Gasunie construction supervisor(s). All documents, schematics and
drawings relating to the temporary installation shall reflect the actual situation.
The person authorised to perform the work shall be designated in writing and
made known to Gasunie construction supervisor(s) in accordance with
NEN 3140.

All earth leakage protections of the temporary installation shall be tested

monthly and a record of this shall be kept.

On completion of the work, the temporary electrical system shall be dismantled

and, following consultation with the site management, the site and existing
electrical system restored to its original state.

Before a (temporary) electrical system is brought into use, this shall be

inspected in accordance with the requirements of NEN 3140. The findings shall
be reported on a handover report in accordance with GTS_E-002.
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23.2.1 Cabling
Main power supply shall be provided with armour and earth conductor
(shielding), such as cables of the VO-YMvKas or VG-YMvKas type (see
NEN-EN 50525-2-51). The armouring and earth conductor (shielding) shall be
firmly connected to the safety earth.

Rubber-insulated cables which form part of fixed components of the installation,

such as pumps, field distribution boxes, container-type workshop units or
covered work places, shall be:
 adequately supported and not subject to being pulled;
 hung on temporary fences or on poles or props providing adequate support,
and
 installed off the ground.

At crossings with temporary roads, buried pipelines and the like, the cable shall
be laid in thick-walled plastic cable protection pipe supplied by the contractor.

If the cable cannot be laid in a cable protection pipe, it shall cross the road at
sufficient height (approximately 4 m). Cables that are installed in this manner
shall be installed along a guy line.

Where there is any risk of damage to cables (such as at points of entry to or exit
from metal parts of the installation, feeding into temporary accommodations or
during hanging on fences) appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent
damage to the cable protection pipe and core insulation. Damaged cables shall
be removed from the construction site.

Temporary voltage supplies or cables shall be fed in via cable carrying plates
and cable ducts.

23.2.1.1 Cabling in conduits

Cabling shall only be run in conduits in offices and canteens. The diameter of the
conduit and wiring shall be in accordance with NEN 1010.

23.2.1.2 Exposed cabling

Cabling can be exposed in offices and temporary canteens, provided cable
saddles are used. In all other parts of installations (such as Nissen huts,
container-type workshop units and shipping containers), cabling shall be
exposed.

Wherever cables are led from one support to another (for example between a
buried cable run and a cable duct or between a cable duct and a building lead-
through), the contractor shall ensure that the cable is properly supported
between fixed points and that no damage can occur.
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23.2.1.3 Buried cabling

Burying cables for temporary installations shall be avoided as far as possible. If
cables have to be buried on site, they shall follow the route indicated on the
drawings and shall be laid as far as possible in straight lines. The depth of cover
over the cables shall be sufficient to provide mechanical protection.

For temporary provisions the depth of cover over the cables shall be at least
0,6 m.

When laying cables, care shall be taken to allow sufficient length to prevent
tensile forces from being set up within the cables as the result of soil settlement.
Cables shall in no case be laid on foundations or on buried objects, obstacles
and the like.

23.2.1.4 Cabling in areas subject to a risk of explosion

Electro technical leads in areas subject to a risk of explosion shall comply with
the requirements of NEN-EN-IEC 60079-14.

23.2.2 Equipment
All electric equipment shall be provided with a valid inspection mark. This
inspection mark shall be made evident from a sticker on the equipment.

23.2.2.1 Diesel generator set

Where diesel generator sets are used, they shall comply with the provisions of
NEN 1010 and the electrical system shall form a TN system. The entire set shall
be suitable for outdoor installation (IP54 in accordance with NEN 10529).

The electrical power distribution part of the generator shall be protected by a

300 mA earth fault protection device. Where the electrical connections are not in
the form of sockets, the terminal box shall be locked so that access is only
available to authorised persons.

Where the generator set is fully enclosed, provision shall be made for switching
off the generator set at any time, by using an emergency switch.

23.2.2.2 Switchgear and distribution boxes

Switchgear and distribution boxes shall be of a robust construction and have a
degree of protection of at least IP54 on the outside (in accordance with
NEN 10529). All operating elements shall be operable from outside. The
operating elements shall be labelled to indicate their function.

Switchgear boxes, distribution boxes with fuses, field distribution boxes and
other electrical equipment shall not be suspended on a cable and shall in all
cases be placed on the ground or firmly fixed. All power distribution after one
fuse with a nominal current not exceeding 32 A shall be protected with a 30 mA
earth fault protection device.
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23.2.2.3 Field distribution boxes

Field distribution boxes shall be fitted with CEE-type socket outlets. Socket-
outlets installed in field distribution boxes shall be protected by an earth fault
protection device ( 32 A) with a nominal operating current not exceeding
300 mA.

In the field distribution boxes, only shock proof wall sockets with a maximum
voltage and current of:
 230 V, 16 A 2-pole, or
 400 V, 32 A 3-pole and neutral shall be used.

If more power is required, a separate protected circuit shall be installed from the
temporary main distribution assembly.

Field distribution boxes shall not be placed in areas designated as ATEX zones.

23.2.2.4 Extension cables

Only CEE-type coupled socket outlets should preferably be used on the
construction site. If Schucko plug contacts are used, the connecting cables from
CEE-type to Schucko shall not exceed 40 cm in length.

Extension leads for the connection of hand tools:

 shall only be plugged into a CEE-type wall socket;
 shall be laid in such a way as to minimise the risk of damage to the cable;
 shall be used and fully extended in accordance with the user instructions;
 shall only be laid over the ground for very short periods and shall be cleared
away at the end of each working day;
 shall not be of a "twin cable" type.

Irrespective of the amperage, an extension lead shall not be used:

 to connect a 3 live and neutral and earth line to a 1 live and neutral and
earth line;
 to connect a 3 live and earth line to a 1 live and earth line.

23.2.2.5 Portable electrical tools

Portable electric tools (cut-off saws, drainage pumps and the like) shall be fitted
with a power cable suitable for the current to be carried and a CEE-type plug
contact and shall be connected via a 300 mA earth fault protection device.

23.2.2.6 Accommodation
All socket-outlets in site offices (huts or container-type) shall be earthed.
All circuits shall be protected by a 30 mA earth fault protection device.

The surface temperature of electrical appliances (such as space heating and

unguarded lamps) shall not exceed 100 °C. Coffee and tea-making equipment,
kettles, water heaters and the like shall carry a CE certification mark in
accordance with the Low-Voltage Directive.
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Electric heating appliances shall be permanently fixed. The maximum power of

each heater shall not exceed 2 kW and no more than two heating appliances or
heaters shall be connected per fuse, with a maximum total power of 3 kW. All
electrical equipment and domestic appliances other than heating appliances shall
be switched off outside working hours.

23.2.2.7 Caravans
The electrical system in mobile or static caravans shall comply with NEN 1010. If
mobile caravans are connected to a power supply, the maximum supply voltage
for a mobile caravan shall be 230 V. All outlets shall be protected by an earth
fault protection device with a maximum operating current of 30 mA.

23.2.3 Safety earthing

At places where an effective safety earth connection is not available, a
temporary earth electrode shall be installed. The earth dissipation resistance of
the electrode shall be in accordance with NEN 1010.

The earth connection shall not be used as neutral.

Extraneous conductive parts which can become live in the event of a defect shall
be connected to the earth connection. This shall also apply to the metal bases of
temporary work sites such as a plate floor. The earth dissipation resistance may
not exceed 100 Ohm, at whichever point it is measured on the plates. The
measurement results shall be recorded.

Where an electrical system is installed in a steel container, a Nissen hut or the

like, the following requirements shall be met with regard to safety earthing:
 Steel containers shall be visibly connected on the exterior to the external
safety earth with a yellow/green cable of adequate diameter (25 mm2).
 The steel frame/trusses in Nissen huts shall be visibly connected to the
external safety earth with a yellow/green cable of adequate diameter
(25 mm2).

23.3 Work on electrical installations

23.3.1 Low voltage

Electro technical work on a low-voltage installation or parts thereof shall not be
undertaken without the written instruction of the member of the site
management team responsible for installations. The work shall be carried out in
accordance with the provisions contained in NEN 3140.

Employees undertaking electro technical work on Gasunie's instructions shall be

able to demonstrate to the person responsible for the installations that they are
authorised to do so.
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23.3.2 High voltage

For electro technical jobs on or in the vicinity of high voltage installations, a
"high risk" work permit shall be issued by the person responsible for the
installation (whose name shall be made known prior to commencement of the
work) as well as a signed "Locking and Labelling Form".

The permit holder shall be a professionally skilled person (see NEN 3840).

23.4 Work in the vicinity of high-voltage lines and/or railway

overhead wires
For work in the vicinity of above-ground high-voltage lines (including railway
overhead) and transmitter masts, the company responsible for the line (or
installation) shall be consulted in advance concerning the safety measures.

The safety measures to be taken shall be reported to Gasunie in writing.

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ANNEX

A SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIRD PARTY PERSONNEL

If third party personnel are hired to carry out work at Gasunie, an assessment
shall be made order to determine the safety category of the activities. The
qualifications linked to the risk category shall be required in the order given to
the third party.

Two safety categories have been formulated to qualify the work:

 Safety category A:
This category contains exclusively activities/work which involve limited to
low safety risks. The nature, magnitude and location of the activities/ work
are such that it can reasonably be assumed that the risk of serious injury is
low or non-existent.

 Safety category B:
This category contains both activities/work which involve limited to low safety
risks and activities which involve increased or high safety risks.

The nature, magnitude and location of the last mentioned activities/work are
such that, unless additional precautionary measures are taken, there is a
relatively high risk of serious injury.

The activities included in safety category A can, in exceptional cases, be

classified under safety category B and vice versa, if this is dictated by specific
circumstances (e.g. the environmental permit or the interaction between
different activities).

Note:
The abovementioned category classification is not related to the high- or low-
risk classification awarded when granting the work permit.
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A.1 Classification of work for safety qualifications

Each safety category includes safety qualifications. The safety qualifications are
given in table 2.

Table 2: Safety qualifications

Basic
Work permit
training Safety
Category SCC certificate CSA-38-E (incl. safety
(SCC) instruction
instruction)
SOS-SCC
A X X
B X X X X X

Explanation:
 SCC certificate: SCC certificate is Dutch for the Safety Checklist Contractor
(SCC) certificate which means the contractor is SCC certified.
 Basic training (SCC): Basic training SCC means all employees working on the project
shall have the Basic Training (Safety) certificate.
Managers shall have VOL-SCC (Safety for Operational Managers SCC).
 Work permit: Work permit means an appropriate work permit is required for
the execution of work.
 Safety instruction: Safety instruction means an explanation regarding the main
safety aspects prior to the commencement of the work.
 CSA-38-E: CSA-38-E means that this specification applies to the work.

A.1.1 Safety category A examples

 Installation maintenance such as:
• fire extinguishers/fire hoses;
• rolling doors, sliding doors, swinging doors;
• water treatment;
• audiovisual equipment;
• floors;
• pressuring installation (= hydrophore system);
• office control system;
• air ducting.

 Interior boarding;
 Communication systems and services;
 Office/technical rooms (standard) cleaning;
 Measures against vermin;
 Measures against slipperiness;
 Interior plantation maintenance (no pots or flower arrangements);
 Painting work (simple, limited magnitude, not at height and the like);
 Catering;
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 Visitors/delivery personnel2:
• sanitary facilities;
• mail distribution;
• contracting library personnel;
• contracting travel agency personnel;
• contracting fitness personnel;
• maintenance of plants (pots) and arrangements;
• maintenance of coffee machines;
• maintenance of office machines.

A.1.2 Safety category B examples

 Contractors/subcontractors of construction and major maintenance jobs such
as:
• construction of pipelines;
• execution of crossings without trenches;
• mechanical engineering installation jobs;
• electro technical jobs;
• work involving instrumentation;
• civil engineering work;
• architectural/constructional work.

 Technical service companies such as:

• insulation companies;
• scaffold building companies;
• industrial cleaning companies;
• installation:
 earthing and lightning protection;
 object protection;
 climate control.

• inspections such as Non-Destructive Testing;

• installation and maintenance of pipe components such as:
 valves;
 actuators;
 compressors.

• Installation and maintenance of E&I components such as:

 power distribution systems;
 emergency power installations;
 fire and gas detection systems.

 Cleaning outside walls and indoor high spaces;

 Crane rental and other vertical transport;
 Contractors ground work such as:
• earth moving;
• draining by well points;
• draining;
• agricultural engineering;
• soil sanitation.

 Engineering companies that provide construction management;

 Civil work of limited magnitude in offices/buildings;
 Cultural restoration not related to construction activities;
 Road marking and fencing (no ground work);

2
Does not apply to visitors/delivery personnel for offices.
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 Activities involving transport and hoisting equipment;

 Normal horizontal road transport;
 Work by utility providing companies;
 Landscaping (terrain maintenance on location);
 Building installation maintenance concerning:
• fire detection/ fire-extinguishing systems;
• sanitary installations;
• E-installations (emergency power, low tension and the like);
• boiler/burner installations (no modifications and the like);
• kitchen installation;
• cooling apparatus.

 Carpentry (coarse, long-term/frequent):

• internal transport/moving;
• painting work (at height, extensive scope and the like);
• assembly, adjusting and repairing research arrangements;
• paving work, work involving asphalt covering and the like;
• filling and/or emptying tanks containing dangerous and toxic substances
(for instance odorous substances and condensate).