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Hazard Elimination / Health & Safety Plan
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Piceance Basin - Skinner Ridge
Hazard Elimination / Health & Safety Plan
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 -- PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATING PHILOSOPHY
1.1 I ntroduction /Purpose
SECTION 2 — ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SECTION 3 — HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Hazard Communications Program
3.2 Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
3.3 Job Hazards Analysis (JHA)
3.4 Permit to Work
3.4.1 Permit to Work Minimum Requirements:
3.4.2 Permit to Work Roles and Responsibilities
ATTACHMENTS - EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS AND GUIDELINES
• Piceance Basin Employee Emergency Action Plan
• Severe Weather /Flood Evacuation Plan
• Spill Prevention and Response Guidelines
• Fire Prevention and Protection Guidelines
• First Aid /CPR Response Guidelines
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATING PHILOSOPHY
Facilities and production operations are located along the Clear Creek Valley,
approximately 13 miles north of DeBeque, Colorado. Primary access to the site is
via County Road 204 and County Road 211 (Clear Creek Road). Chevron's
producing facilities will include gas gathering lines; gas heating, separation and
dehydration facilities; gas compression; and condensate storage, produced water
treating and disposal facilities. Supporting infrastructure will include offices; worker
living accommodations; storage yards for equipment; communication facilities; road
upgrades; and access roads to link these facilities.
Throughout development, advanced information technologies will be employed.
Highly automated communication and remote operation technologies will be set up
throughout the field. This IT infrastructure will include Chevron Access Grid
connectivity for SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) for the Process
Control Network, Security, and Chevron Global Information Link Network. This
integrated system can be operated /initiated from any Chevron facility with Access
Grid capabilities, including the Hiner Gate Field Office, the Grand Junction, Colorado
Field Office, and the Houston, Texas Offices. These remote operating systems will
reduce the presence of onsite personnel, and will provide for remote well control and
facility monitoring and shut -off in the event of an emergency. Routine testing and
maintenance will ensure reliability and responsiveness of these remote operation
systems over the life of the project.
It is the expectation of the Chevron operations group that the key guiding principles
of Operational Excellence (OE) be designed into the asset to include best practices
to achieve Incident Free Operations. Chevron's guiding principles to achieve OE
include:
• Do it Safely or not at all
• There is always time to do it right
Chevron always:
• Operates within design and environmental limits
• Operates in a safe and controlled condition
• Ensures safety devices are in place and functioning
• Follows safe work practices and work procedures
• Maintains integrity of operating systems
• Complies with all applicable procedures, rules, and regulations
• Addresses abnormal conditions
• Follows written procedures for high -risk or unusual situations
• Involves the right people in the decisions that affect people, procedures and
equipment.
• Ensure a high level of competence of staff in all teams.
• Meet or exceed customer's requirements
1.1 Introduction /Purpose
This HES Plan describes lines of authority, responsibility, communication, and
response guidelines as these pertain to health and safety functions at the Piceance
Basin Natural Gas Development Program at Skinner Ridge. The purpose of this Plan
is to identify the personnel involved in the development and implementation of the
site health and safety plan; to describe their roles and responsibilities; to provide
information on the tools used for hazard communication /employee notification; and
to outline the procedures and/or guidelines for Emergency Response, Severe
Weather /Flood Evacuation, Spill Prevention, Fire Prevention and Protection, and
First Aid /CPR Response.
The organizational structure of the Skinner Ridge HES program is consistent with
the Injury and Illness Prevention Program and MCA Safety Programs including:
• Compliance
• Communication
• Hazard Assessment
• Training and Instruction
• Recordkeeping
2.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All personnel and visitors on the site must comply with the requirements of this Plan.
The specific responsibilities and authority of management, safety and health, and
other personnel on this site are detailed in the following paragraphs.
Project Manager (PM)
The PM has responsibility and authority to direct all work operations. The PM
coordinates safety and health functions with the local Area Management and HES
Specialist, and has the authority to oversee and monitor the performance of all
workers. The PM bears ultimate responsibility for the proper implementation of this
Plan.
Site Supervisor
The Site Supervisor is responsible for field operations and reports to the Project
Manager (PM). The Site Supervisor ensures the implementation of Plan
requirements and procedures in the field.
Site Workers
Site workers are responsible for complying with this Plan, using the proper PPE,
reporting unsafe acts and conditions, and following the work and safety and health
instructions of the Project Manager (PM) and Site Supervisor.
Site Visitors
Site visitors are responsible for complying with the safety guidelines set forth in this
Plan, using the proper PPE, and following the work and safety and health
instructions of the Project Manager (PM) and Site Supervisor. Site visitors must
check in at the Hiner Gate security office and state the nature and purpose of the
visit. Because areas of Skinner Ridge have potential for hazardous
activities /operations, a Chevron representative may be assigned to escort any visitor
at the discretion of the Project Manager, Site Supervisor, and/or the appropriate
HES specialist.
3.0 HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS
The safety and health hazards associated with site work and the control measures
selected to protect workers are communicated using the Permit to Work process, the
Job Hazards Analysis (JHA) and the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) planning tools. The
purpose of these tools is to identify and quantify the health and safety hazards
associated with each site /task/operation, and to evaluate the risks to workers. Using
this information, appropriate control methods are selected to eliminate the identified
risks if possible, or to effectively control them. The appropriate control methods are
documented in each task - specific Permit to Work and JSA, and the phase - specific
JHA. Hazard Identification tools used at the Skinner Ridge site include:
• Hazards Communications/ Employee Notification Programs
• Job Hazard Analysis
• Job Safety Analysis
• Permit to Work (Safe Work Practices)
3.1 Hazard Communications Program
Employee Notification of Hazards and Overall Job Site Information are included in
the JHA, JSA, Permit to Work, and the Material Safety Data Sheets that are made
available to all employees who could be affected by potential hazardous work
activities. Modifications to JSA and JHA are communicated during routine briefings
such as TIF/Taiigate Safety Meetings. Modifications to a Permit to Work must be
reviewed and approved by a company or designated contract representative trained
in the implementation of the Safe Work process before the work can commence
and /or continue. Chevron shall also inform other contractors and subcontractors
about the nature and level of hazardous substances at this site, and the likely
degree of exposure to workers who participate in site operations with the TIF forms
copied in the Contracts.
3.2 Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
A JSA is a task - specific planning tool that identifies all hazards and safeguards
associated with each task. These shall be shared with all affected parties associated
with these tasks as well as with all visitors to any specific work site. The JSA shall be
modified if:
• The scope of work is changed by adding, eliminating, or modifying tasks
• New methods of performing site tasks are selected
• Observation of the performance of site tasks results in a revised
characterization of the hazards
• New chemical, biological, or physical hazards are identified
• Exposure data indicate changes in the concentration and/or likelihood of
exposure
• New /different control measures are selected
3.3 Job Hazards Analysis (JHA)
A JHA is a phase - specific planning tool that allows for the high level identification of
hazards associated with different phases of the project. Specific hazard
identification includes the physical and biological hazards present, source exposure
mechanisms, and the exposure potential /limits. The JHA also describes the
engineering control measures to be used to eliminate, or minimize exposure
potential for each phase of a project.
3.4 Permit to Work
MCA Safe Work Practice (SWP) procedures are designed to encourage operational
discipline and pre -task planning to reinforce Chevron's commitment to working
Incident and Injury-Free. Operational discipline primarily embraces the concept of
performing our work the correct way, every time. But it also includes consequence
management. The purpose of Permit to Work is to validate the coordination and
communication required to complete a job safely.
3.4.1 Permit to Work Minimum Requirements:
• Hazard Analysis
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Permit to Work is good for one eight hour shift only
•The Permit to Work must be:
1. Prepared in sufficient detail to identify specific task, location, risk
2. Approved by the appropriate Company or Contract personnel
3. Signed by Permit Approver and all crew members on the task
4. MonitoredfVerified during the course of the work
5. Modified and approved for changes in conditions
6. Closed out by the Permit Approver at the completion of job
7. Retained by HES specialist for one year after work is complete
Individuals shall not self -issue a Permit to Work
3.4.2 Permit to Work Roles and Responsibilities:
Company Representative
For the purpose of the Standards, the Company Representative is the Chevron
employee (or designee) who has been assigned the responsibility for the safe
performance of work in the field.
Area Controller
The individual responsible for the equipment in the area where the work is to be
performed.
Permit Approver
An individual who has been trained and authorized by Chevron to review, approve,
and sign relevant permits.
Work Team Leader
The individual who is responsible for the safe execution of work. The work team
leader is that person -in- charge of those receiving the permit to work.
Site Checker
An individual who is assigned responsibility to verify that work -site activities are in
compliance with permit conditions during normal activities. This responsibility can
be assigned to anyone familiar with the job task and the Permit to Work process and
who has been assigned that duty by the Permit Approver.
Permit User
Individuals performing the work as defined in the Permit to Work (anyone doing work
on Chevron property).
The Person in charge and training will determine who will be the Company
Representatives, the Area Controllers, and the Permit Approvers for their area
of responsibility.
The JSA, JHA, and Permit to Work tools are designed to ensure that all work is pre -
planned and in accordance with the following HES procedures:
• General Safe Work
• Safe Work Practices /Permit to Work
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Excavation Procedure
• Isolation of Equipment for Work Procedure
• Hot Work Procedure
All contract workers shall adhere to work practice controls outlined in the contractor's
health and safety procedures and Standard Operating Procedures. All work
practices must comply or exceed HES Policies.
4.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS AND GUIDELINES
The following Response Plans and Safety Guidelines are attached to this Plan:
• Piceance Basin Employee Emergency Action Plan
• Severe Weather /Flood Evacuation Plan
• Spill Prevention and Response Guidelines
• Fire Prevention and Protection Guidelines
• First Aid /CPR Response Guidelines
Chevron
MIDCONTINENT BUSINESS UNIT
Piceance Basin
EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
(29 CFR 1910.38)
PROGRAM CONTENTS
Statement of Policy
Emergency Action Plan
Scope
Elements
Alarm system
Evacuation
Training
Appendix A
Emergency Contact Numbers
Revised 10/1/2008
Statement of Policy
Facility and personnel safety will always take precedence over maintaining operations.
Personnel will not attempt to continue working on or remain at a location if the facility is in an
unsafe condition. All personnel are authorized to stop work if an unsafe condition posing an
immediate hazard occurs. No reprimands will be given if the situation later proves less
serious than thought. Hazards of a less serious nature should be brought to the attention of
the supervisor who will assess the situation and initiate appropriate action.
Under emergency response conditions, or drills, employees are expected to act only in
accordance with their training. At no time will any employee place themselves, or allow
themselves to be placed, into a life- threatening situation.
The following priorities will govern our response to any emergency situation:
1. The safety of employees takes precedence over all other considerations.
2. We will minimize impact on the environment once the safety of all personnel has
been secured.
3. We will endeavor to minimize damage to or Toss of property and equipment, keeping
safety and environmental concerns at the top of our priority list.
Emergency Action Plan:
Scope:
This written plan covers the designated actions employees (Chevron & Contractors) must
take to ensure their safety from fire, bomb threats, gas leaks, severe weather, or other
emergencies while working within the Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program
(Piceance Creek/De Beque, Colorado).
Elements:
Fires or other emergency situations should be verbally reported to the Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
person in charge (PIC) in the field location. If they are unavailable call (877) 257 -6007, where
appropriate. 9 -1 -1 should also be called to initiate public emergency response resources to
report the incident.
In the event that evacuation is required all employees shall evacuate per posted
instructions (if applicable) and report to the following designated muster points:
Primary Muster Point: Hiner Gate (N39 Deg 32.474 W 108 Deg 19.518
Elevation 5839)
Alternate Muster Point: Cowboy Chapel (N39 Deg 29.115 W 108 Deg 19.705
Elevation 5506)
Field Rally Point: Main Deer Camp approx. 2.1 miles north of Hiner gate on right side
of road at log cabin. (N39 Deg 34.311 W 108 Deg 20.776 Elevation 5985)
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Operator (Person In Charge) is designated to perform a final building check to ensure all
temporary/portable office building /s have been evacuated in the event of an emergency.
Designated individual /s will then remove the sign -in log and report to the muster point.
Muster points will be discussed daily prior to job executions and will be carried over into
night time operations should they exist.
There are no critical operations at the Skinner Ridge Project/ Field that would require
personnel to remain behind and operate. However, to minimize the dangers associated
with an emergency, any trained employee may shut off the following energy sources after
evacuating temporary office facility(s):
Building
Energy Type
Utility Shut -off Location
Temporary On -Site
Electricity- Generator
Posted at entrance to Drilling rig
Office — Drilling or
Propane /Diesel fired
location.
test location(s).
devices.
Visitors are required to sign a logbook upon entering any field office or location whether
permanent or temporary. They will be required to note the time of their arrival, work location,
emergency contact numbers (if not already on file) and departure time from the facility. In the
event of an emergency, Chevron personnel will use the logbook, verbal communication, cell
or satellite phones and /or radios at the muster point to account for all personnel. If necessary,
available, pre - designated personnel may initiate a search for any missing person as long as it
is safe to do so.
For Field Work sites, personnel present on location are noted by crew leaders and
supervisors. Emergency muster points are pre - established and should be discussed daily
before each job during (JSA) job safety analysis. In the event of an emergency, personnel
will evacuate to the designated muster point where a headcount will be conducted.
Employees who have been certified in First Aid /CPR and have received Bloodborne
Pathogen training may render assistance to injured employees.
For further information about this plan, contact the Charlie Eagler (HES Champion) at 970-
257 -6006 (office) or 970 - 778 -0989 (cell). If he cannot be reached, please contact George
Badovinatz (Operations Supervisor) at 970 - 640 -1609 (cell) / 970 -257 -6002 (office), Dave
Howard (Facility Rep.) at 970- 986 -9823 (cell) / 970 - 257 -6024 (office), or Fairl Dixon (Field
Operations) at 970 - 683 -5105, 970 -640 -1269 (cell) or 254- 387 -4949 (satellite).
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Alarm System:
The only current active alarms will be designated "drilling rig " alarms and will be noted on the
sign in sheet at rig site.
Notification of an emergency situation may be given by using either of the following methods:
Temporary Office Facility {s1
• Verbally
• Company Radio
• Telephone/ Cell
Field Offices and Field Work Sites
• Verbally
• Company Radio
• Telephone/ Cell
Evacuation:
Employees shall follow the procedures noted below for evacuation in emergency situations:
Emergency
Ernployee Action
Bomb Threats
Evacuate to the Cowboy Chapel parking lot.
Fire /Explosion
Evacuate to the Cowboy Chapel parking lot or
"shelter in place ".
Gas Leak
Evacuate to the Cowboy Chapel parking lot if
possible or upwind of leak.
High Winds, Thunderstorms or Tornadoes
Seek immediate shelter in a non - hazardous
location.
All -Clear Signal: When employees have been evacuated from any building /s or
worksite(s), they may only be re- entered after it has been determined to be safe to do so
by the designated on- site "Person in Charge ". This may be done in consultation with local
emergency responders or Chevron Management as appropriate. The Chevron designated
onsite "Person in Charge" shall communicate the all -clear signal verbally to all affected
employees.
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Training:
Duties of individuals, trained to carry out the safe and orderly emergency evacuation of the
Skinner Ridge Project Temporary office(s) or worksite(s) are noted below:
Position Duty
All Employees
Designated "Person in Charge"
Operations Supervisor (or designee)
Evacuate and assist others in leaving buildings or
worksites and reporting to muster point.
Make final sweep of buildings or worksites to
insure that all rooms or sites are evacuated. Take
building sign -in log sheets to the muster point.
Oversee evacuation, direct additional response as
appropriate. Determine when ail -clear may be
given.
Reviews are conducted with employees covered by the plan at intervals noted below.
Documentation of each review is contained in the Skinner Ridge temporary office(s) located
at the current site(s) of drilling operations.
• Upon employee's initial assignment to the Skinner Ridge Project, employees
receive training on this plan.
• Whenever the employee's responsibilities or designated actions under the plan
change.
• Whenever the plan is changed.
Documentation of each review is contained in the Skinner Ridge Temporary Office(s) located
at the Hiner Gate.
Building evacuation drills will be conducted in accordance with local fire codes on an annual
basis.
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Appendix A
Skinner Ridge Emergency Contact Numbers
CHEVRON PERSONNEL
Name
Title
Office
Cell
Satellite
George Badovinatz
Operations Supervisor
970- 257 -6002
970 - 640 -1609
Fairl Dixon
Field Coordinator
970- 683 -5105
970 -640 -1269
254 -387 -4949
Randy Paiz
Planner Scheduler
970 -683 -5119
970 -712 -0854
Y
Jason Keller
Operator
970- 683 -5106
970- 778 -5443
_
David Qualls
Faciltiy Supervisor
970 -257 -6008
970 - 778 -0243
Dave Howard
Facility Representative
970- 257 -6024
970 -986 -9823
254- 387 -4267
Paul Boroughs
Facility Representative
970 - 257 -6017
970 - 623 -5970
_
George Lux
Facility Representative
970- 257 -6039
970- 623 -9735
281 -582 -5243 pager
Mark Sage
Facility Representative
970 -683 -5109
970 - 623 -4733
_
Craig Tysse
Ranch Manager
970 - 285 -9722
970 - 623 -0418
254 -240 -5397
Sean Norris
ESHIA Coordinator
970- 257 -6001
970- 270 -7517
Julie Justus
Regulatory Specialist
970- 257 -6042
970 -589 -5036
Charlie Eagler
HES Specialist
970 - 257 -6006
970 -778 -0989
Richard Carroll
Environmental Specialist
970 -257 -6026
970- 623 -6148
Lloyd Richardson
D &C Safety Specialist
970 -257 -6003
970 - 640 -3185
Kristie Pollard
PGPA Representative
970- 257 -6049
970 -589 -9386
_
303 - 916 -5450 home
CHEVRON MCBU Management
Name
Title
Office
Cell
Other Numbers
Scott Davis
MCBU Vice President
281 -561 -3713
832- 851 -9469
Jamie Barnhardt
Pro' ectMana:er
281- 561 -3719
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Michael DeBe
Operations Mana: er
970 -257 -6005
307 - 679 -4050
Y
Michael McDonald
HES Manager
281 -561 -3744
713 - 591 -9208
Chuck Presle
Pro' ectHES
281 -561 -3726
832 -494 -8706
Mark Hinton
Subsurface Coordinator
281 -561 -3687
281 -989 -7229
Howard McKinne
Facilities Team Lead
281 -561 -3479
713 -419 -3686
_
Steve LastraIes
Leal Counsel
28I -561 -3736
281 - 797 -3748
281 -582 -5243 pager
MCABU HES Support Staff
Name
Title
Office
Cell
Other Numbers
George Odell
HES Specialist Lead
281 -561 -4734
713 -515 -3321
Randy Golden
Sr. Safety Specialist
281 -561 -4854
713 -826 -1804
Denise Campbell
Sr. Safety Specialist
281- 561 -3823
281 -678 -2432
Y
Dave Vroom
II &R Lead
281 -561 -3797
713 -851 -9251
Robert LoIan
II &RInvesti:ator
505- 334 - 7117x107
505- 793 -5423
Bruce Beynon
Environmental Lead
281 -561 -3689
713 -210 -9275
Melanie Auzenne
Air Specialist
281 -561 -4997
713 -492 -7816
_
Rodney Bailey
Water and Waste Specialist
432- 687 -7123
Ken Jackson
Regulatory/Permitting
281 - 561 -4991
281 - 435 -0666
Oscar Quiroz
DOT/PSM Coordinator
432- 366 - 8801x640
432 - 238 -7071
Mark Mari
Contractor Safety
307- 783 -9324
307 - 799 -6455
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Non - Chevron Assistance
Government Agencies, First Aid, and Municipalities
Emergency
Public Service Company of Colorado
Sheriff's Departments
Garfield County
Mesa County
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Town of DeBeque
Town Marshall
Mesa County Dispatch
Debeque Fire Department
Fire Chief -- Nick Marx Cell Phone
Grand Junction Hospital
St. Mary's CareFlight
911
(800) 772 -7858
(970)- 945 -0453
(970) -244 -3500
(970)- 242 -8360
(970) 823-5531
(970) -283 -5146
(970) 241-6704
(970) 283-8632
(970) 261 -3305
(970) 244 -2273
(800) 332 -4923
In the event St. Mary's Careflight is needed, the Debeque Fire Department must
also be notified as a backup.
BLM
To report a fire
Colorado DEQ
Forest Service
OSHA
COGCC Parachute Office
COGCC Debeque Office
Weather Services
Recorded Weather
Worker's Compensation
Contract Construction Companies
URS James Vaden
KSI Safety
KSI
Flint Construction
Elkhorn Construction
Hyland Enterprise
SAS Electrical
Other Municipalities
Town of Parachute
Town of Rifle
Rifle Fire Department Non- Emergency
Glenwood Springs Hospital
Rifle Hospital
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(970)- 244 -3000
(970) - 257 -4800
(877) -518 -5608
(970) -242 -8211
(303) -844 -1600
(970) -285 -9000
(970) -283 -8635
(970) - 243 -7007
(970)- 243 -0914
(970)- 248 -7347
(970) -257 -6038
(970) -640 -4928
(970) -683 -5112
(970) 625 -4265
(970) 625 -4180
(970) 625 -8270
(970)- 683 -5110
(970) 285 -7630
(970) 625 -2121
(970) 625 -1220
(970) 945-6535
(970) 625 -1510
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program
SEVERE WEATHER/FLOOD EVACUATION PLAN
Chevron
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1- PLANNING BASIS
1.1 INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE
SECTION 2 - RESPONSIBILITIES AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
2.1 SEVERE WEATHER/FLOODING OPERATIONS
2.2 EVACUATION PROCEDURES-MINOR/MAJOR IMMINENT FLOODING
2.3 PERSONAL SAFETY
SECTION 3 - ALERTING AND WARNING OF THE PUBIC
SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS /GUIDELINES
SEVERE WEATHER/FLOOD EVACUATION PLAN
SECTION 1
PLANNING BASIS
1.1 INTRODUCTION /PURPOSE
This plan is intended to identify general responsibilities and procedures applicable to the
Chevron Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program in the event of a severe
weather or flood crisis. Chevron has direct responsibility for ensuring worker safety, asset
integrity, and environmental protection if severe weather or flooding becomes imminent.
In addition, Chevron will provide coordination of all emergency response activities to
ensure the most effective overall effort possible.
The purpose of this plan is to establish Emergency Evacuation Procedures to be followed
in the event of an emergency condition that requires personnel to immediately leave the
facility and/or project area. This plan is also intended to define the key objectives to
ensure that the Piceance Basin Natural Gas Development Program operates safely,
efficiently, and reliably over the life of the facility. Specific Process and Procedure Plans
will be provided to facility operators and other project personnel prior to operations start-
up.
SEVERE WEATHER/FLOOD EVACUATION PLAN
SECTION 2
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
2.1 SEVERE WEATHER/FLOOD OPERATIONS
Chevron has the responsibility to protect workers and assets, to direct and coordinate
field evacuations, and to provide mutual aid to community and local emergency response
agencies. The following is an outline of personnel responsibilities in the event of severe
weather alerts and /or flood emergencies:
Security:
• Monitors CDOT Road & Travel Information
• Passes weather information to callers, as requested — Security does not make
decisions about Road Closures.
• Ensures that all personnel check into and out of the field to account for the
whereabouts of all workers onsite.
Individuals:
• Checks in with Security before leaving for the field, if concerned, to get general
road report.
• Alerts Supervisor, or person in charge, if they run into weather they are not
comfortable working and/or driving in.
• Seeks shelter -in- place, if necessary, and evacuates the field if safety is
compromised.
Supervisor:
• Investigates weather issues and makes determination to limit field access.
• Notifies Security to close the Hiner Gate and directs alI non - essential personnel to
stay in town if they can be reached or if they call Security for road report.
• Orders road closures and field evacuation if necessary.
• Verifies all workers are safe and accounted for, and that all major systems are
shut -down.
2.2 EVACUATION PROCEDURES - MINOR/MAJOR IMMINENT FLOODING
Reporting Hazards
Chevron will notify local law enforcement, fire, and medical agencies of any severe
weather /evacuation operations as soon as possible. This will be accomplished by dialing
9 -1 -1. See attached local emergency response and Chevron emergency contact
numbers.
In Case of Minor Imminent Flooding
• Secure all vital equipment, records, and chemicals (move to higher, safer
ground). Shut off all electrical and operations equipment (manually and/or
remotely).
• Secure all items that might float and/or be carried offsite by flood waters.
• Check for, and secure all equipment and tank seals and fill caps to prevent fuel
leakage (this will be performed on regularly scheduled intervals as part of the
routine facility maintenance program).
• Proceed to the primary muster point located at Hiner Gate and wait for further
instruction. If there is a danger that the flooding may reach Hiner Gate, proceed
to the secondary muster point at the Cowboy Chapel. If cut off from the
aforementioned muster points, proceed to the SKR- 598 -35BV well pad muster
point (high ground to the north), or proceed out of the Valley via the Mesa access
road.
• Do not return to work unless instructed to do so by someone from the emergency
operations command center or Supervisor.
In Case of Major Imminent Flooding
• Evacuate the area immediately.
• Proceed to the nearest Muster point(s) or out of the Valley, as the case may be
as detailed above.
• Follow instructions from Supervisor in charge for immediate action.
Minor or area flooding is a more likely scenario. This could be the result of major,
multiple rainstorm events. In the case of imminent weather - related flooding, Security will
monitor emergency advisories and will notify the field Supervisor of the potential
severity. The Supervisor will make the determination for necessary action such as
evacuation of areas.
During an Evacuation
Field Personnel:
• Maintain communications with Security and/or Incident Command to the extent
possible for evacuation and emergency instructions. See attached Emergency
Incident Command Diagram.
• If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. Quickly check for hurt or stranded co-
workers and provide assistance if safe to do so.
• Follow recommended evacuation routes—shortcuts may be blocked. Main
evacuation routes were chosen on the basis of the best traffic ability under adverse
weather conditions. In general, evacuation should be toward County Road 204
to the south and the Clear Creek Road to higher ground to the north.
• Leave early enough to avoid being marooned by flooded roads. Evacuation is
much simpler and safer before flood waters become too deep.
• If in a car and it stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground.
• If walking, climb to high ground and stay there. Avoid walking through flood
waters. If it is moving swiftly, even water six inches deep can sweep you off your
feet.
Operations Supervisor/Incident Command:
• Initiate remote well and equipment shut -off from nearest command center (ie.
Hiner Gate Office, Grand Junction Field Office, Houston command center).
• Alert local emergency response agencies.
• Control and assist workers in evacuation procedure.
• Ensure environmental protection mechanisms are in place in the event of
hydrocarbon and/or chemical release (Emergency spill containment kits are
placed in several strategic locations along Clear Creek to prevent contamination
transport).
• Monitor remote i -field and SCADA system operations.
After a Flood
• Flood dangers do not end when the water begins to recede. Do not return to the
work area until authorities indicate it is safe to do so.
• Stay out of buildings if flood waters remain around the building.
• Thoroughly inspect equipment for damage and perform complete system testing
before resuming operations.
Severe weather conditions can occur suddenly or be predicted ahead of time. Severe
weather likely to occur in this area includes accumulations of snow and ice, heavy rains,
and high winds.
2.3 PERSONAL SAFETY
Snow and Ice. To the greatest extent possible, walk only on paths that have been cleared
or sanded. Stay clear of sagging or downed power lines. Heavy snow and ice may cause
tree limbs to fall; avoid areas with the heaviest concentration of trees. Exercise extreme
caution when driving.
Heavy Rains and Flooding. In the case of imminent flooding of ground areas, secure all
electrical equipment and ensure facility shut -down (See Flooding section).
High Winds. If possible, remain inside away from windows. When outside, avoid areas
with the heaviest concentration of trees. Stay clear of sagging or downed power lines.
Persons trapped in facilities
In the event that a person becomes trapped by floodwaters or other hazards, use the
following procedures:
• Seek Shelter -In -Place and wait for assistance if safe to do so. Major facilities and
office areas (i.e. CPF, Hiner Gate, Main Field Office, Drilling Rigs) are equipped
with emergency supplies of bottled drinking water and food rations, first aid and
emergency response kits, emergency /survival blankets, as well as radios,
flashlights, batteries and other necessities required to sustain trapped workers for
several days if immediate rescue cannot be performed safely or is not possible.
• Use the telephone or radio to call operations Supervisor or 9 -1 -1 and let them
know your location. Hang an article of clothing out of the window to attract
rescuers' attention.
• Never attempt to escape in fast moving water or dangerous conditions.
SEVERE WEATHER/FLOOD EVACUATION PLAN
SECTION 3
ALERTING AND WARNING OF THE PUBLIC
Chevron is responsible for alerting affected citizens that an emergency is occurring or is
imminent. The town of DeBeque will be notified immediately of emergency situations,
associated hazards, and any potential environmental impacts to drinking water systems
and threat from wildfire, if applicable. Affected residents will be alerted as early in the
crisis as possible so that they can prepare for the emergency.
During critical flood, and other emergency operations, Chevron Operations will ensure
that a company representative is in contact with the Incident Command Post, which is
normally located near the incident location, and local emergency response agencies. This
will allow the passing of accurate information to the Emergency Operations Center for
dissemination to the affected residents. It will also allow proper coordination with
emergency responders for accomplishing evacuation if that becomes necessary, and for
ensuring the arrival of assistance for the evacuees.
A Chevron Public Engagement Specialist will be available to provide the concerned
public with information and situation updates during times of emergency.
SEVERE WEATHER/FLOOD EVACUATION PLAN
SECTION 4
EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND
The following attachment is provided for additional information for emergency response:
• Emergency Incident Command Diagram
• Local Emergency Response and Chevron Emergency Contact Numbers
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Emergency Incident Command Diagram
Emergency Occurs
Chevron
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Highest Ranking Operations or Drilling Individual (dependent on Incident location) on Site takes over as
Incident Commander / Operations Chief / Safety Officer until OS or OM arrive on location.
"At that time the Operations or Drill Rep. become the Operations Chief"
HES Specialist takes over the reins as Safety Officer when they arrive on site. Until that point the IC will
designate someone to fill that role.
The Incident Commander designates individuals to fill the different required positions in the ICS. Including,
but not limited to Staging, Logistics, Planning, Scribe, Information Officer, and Liaison Officer
The Incident Commander will communicate and work with local responding agencies to establish a
Unified Command if it becomes necessary.
The first and major responsibility for all involved is to not make the situation worse, and to not put anyone
into harms way unnecessarily.
Skinner Ridge Emergency Numbers:
Chevron after Hours Emertency — 877- 257 -6007
Hiner Gate Guard Shack's Number (Foremost Response) — 970 -283 -1029
Field: Piceance Basin / Skinner Ridge, Garfield County, Co
Facility
Location
Phone Number
Any Emergency
911
Mr Ambulance
Grand Junction (St. Mary's)
800- 332 -4923
St. Mary's Hospital
Grand Junction
970- 244 -2273
Grand River Hospital
Rifle
970 -625 -1510
DcBeque Fire / Ambulance
DeBeque
970 -242 -6707
DeBeque EMS
DeBeque
970- 283 -8623
Town of DeBeque
DeBeque
970- 823 -5531
Public Service Of Colorado
Colorado
800- 772 -7858
Operations Contacts:
• George Badovinatz
GJ Office — 970 - 257 -6002
SR Office — 970 - 683 -5108
Cell - 970 -640 -1609
• Fairl Dixon
Office — 970 -683 -5105
Cell — 970 - 640 -1269
Satellite — 254 -387 -4949
• Jason Keller
Office — 970 -683 -5104
Cell — 970 - 778 -5443
• Randy Paiz
Office -- 970 -683 -5119
Cell —
Facilities Contacts:
• David Qualls
Office — 970 - 257 -6008
Cell — 970 - 778 -0243
• Dave Howard
Office — 970- 257 -6024
Cell — 970- 986 -9823
Satellite — 254 -387 -4267
• Paul Boroughs
Office — 970- 257 -6017
Cell — 970 - 623 -5970
• R. George Lux
Office — 970 - 257 -6039
Cell — 970 - 623 -9735
• Nlark Sage
Office — 970- 683 -5109
Cell — 970 -623 -4733
HES Contacts:
• Charlie Eagler
Office: 970 - 257 -6006
Cell: 970- 778 -0989
• Lloyd Richardson
Office 970 -257 -6003
Cell 970 - 640 -3185
Environmental Contacts:
• Richard Carroll
Office — 970 -257 -6026
Cell — 970- 623 -6148
• Julie Justus
Office — 970- 257 -6042
Cell — 970 -589 -5036
ESHIA Contact:
• Sean Norris
Office — 970- 257 -6001
Cell — 970 - 270 -7517
PGPA Contact:
• Kristie Pollard
Office — 970 -257 -6049
Cell — 970 -589 -9386
After Hours — 303 -916 -5450
Chevron Production Co.
Spill Prevention and
MCA Business Unit
Response Guidelines
Piceance Basin
Safety Plan, SPCC Plan, Storm -water Pollution Prevention Plan, CMMS Program,
Safety In Design Guidelines, Waste Management Plan
May 2007
SCOPE
The scope of these guidelines is to outline some basic principles to avoid the potentials
of having an unplanned releases of Process Fluids or Chemicals to the ground or
waterways in the field, while setting some protection mechanisms in place in case it
occurs.
REQUIREMENTS
Chevron requirements are set forth to do all in our powers to avoid the potentials of
having an unplanned release and all individuals will be trained to know what to do and
when to do it if the occasion occurs.
APPLICABLE
DOCUMENTS
Safety Plan, SPCC Plan, Storm -water Pollution Prevention Plan, CMMS Program,
Safety In Design Guidelines, Waste Management Plan
MATERIALS &
EQUIPMENT
Permits, Secondary Containment, Level Instrumentation, Spill Response Equipment
SAFETY
Individuals will be trained to allowable response levels, and all care will be taken to
avoid a human caused event. Personnel will be given these guidelines to aid them in
occasions of nature caused events also.
QUALITY
These Guidelines will be reviewed periodically and will be shared with employees.
During Level BI and other audits we will question field workers to insure they have
adequate knowledge to protect themselves in an emergency situation.
Task
1.0 Spill Prevention
Sub Task
1.1 The field production and processing units will be designed to minimize
the potential of unplanned releases. This includes but isn't limited to;
• Tanks
• Vessels
• Pipelines
• Storage Areas
• Instrumentation
1.2 All work that has potential to cause a release will be planned and
permitted using the correct paper work for that specific job.
• JSA should include all preventative steps necessary and quick
response actions to minimize potentials
• Insure all information is included on the JSA and shared with
all personnel affected by the job.
1.3 All applicable equipment will be inside properly designed secondary
containment measures in conjunction with our SPCC Guidance.
1.4 All equipment will be monitored regularly as a required part of
Operations normal duties. Anything noted out of the ordinary will be
tracked in the Maintenance Tracking System (D7I) and repaired in a
prompt manner.
1.5 As part of our Risk Management Process and Spill Prevention Plans
we will monitor and conduct preventative / predictive maintenance on
all applicable equipment at regular intervals.
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Spill Prevention and
MCA Business Unit
Response Guidelines
Piceance Basin
May 2007
2.0 Spill Response
1.6 All efforts will be made to collect materials that could be released
during maintenance activities
1.7 All trucks delivering or removing liquids from the field will comply
with DOT Guidelines and follow safe handling procedures to avoid
spilling materials.
1.8 Trucks unloading or filling tanks or equipment in our field will stick to
strict guidelines and procedures set forth by Chevron Operations.
1.9 Minimize stored liquid materials on site to reduce the potential effects
of spilled materials.
2.1 Chevron Employees will be trained to respond to non - hazardous spills
only.
• All field employees will be trained to Hazwoper awareness
level
• Field workers will be trained to Hazwoper Operations level
• A select number of field employees will be trained to the
Hazwoper Technician level.
• All field employees will have an awareness training in
Emergency Response Plans (ERP) and Incident Command
Systems (ICS)
2.2 Spill response trailers equipped with booms, absorbent materials,
protective clothing, decontamination equipment, duct tape, shovels,
patching materials, and any other necessary equipment will be staged
in two positions in the field.
2,3 Actions
• Make sure you are in a safe location
• Notify others of problem and get help
• Minimize spread of materials without putting yourself into
harms way.
• Protect others — set up hot, warm, and cold zones
• Proceed to a safe location if you can't control and let others
know.
2.4 Tithe personnel aren't adequately trained or can not handle the
situation the plan is to proceed to a safe location and notify others of
their Iocation,
2,5 Have plans in place to dam, dike, boom, or make some type of move to
stop potential flows of spilled materials from going into waterways or
from migrating downstream if the initial event gets into a waterway,
2.6 If a material is spilled the collected waste will be dealt with in
accordance with our Waste Management Guidelines. We will only use
approved Contractors and waste disposal facilities in dealing with
spilled materials.
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Chevron Production Co.
Fire Prevention and
MCA Business Unit
Protection Guidelines
Piceance Basin
Safety Plan, Hot Work Permitting Procedures
May 2007
SCOPE
The scope of these guidelines is to outline some basic principles to avoid the potentials
of having an unplanned and out of control fire, while setting some protection
mechanisms in place in case it occurs
REQUIREMENTS
Chevron requirements are set forth to do all in our powers to avoid the potentials of
starting an unplanned fire and all individuals will be trained to know what to do and
when to do it if the occasion occurs.
APPLICABLE
DOCUMENTS
Safety Plan, Hot Work Permitting Procedures
MATERIALS &
J Permits, Fire Extinguishers, Water sources
EQUIPMENT
SAFETY
Individuals will be trained to allowable response levels, and all care will be taken to
avoid a human caused event. Personnel will be given these guidelines to aid them in
occasions of nature caused events also.
QUALITY
These Guidelines will be reviewed periodically and will be shared with employees.
During Level III and other audits we will question field workers to insure they have
adequate knowledge to protect themselves in an emergency situation.
Task
LO Fire Prevention
Sub Task
1.1 The field production and processing units will be designed to minimize
the potential for starting fires. This includes but isn't limited to;
• Flare Stacks
Fired Vessels
Heater Packages
• Incinerators
1.2 All work that has potential to cause an ignition source to a combustible
material will be covered and planned for using a JSA and Hot Work
Permit following the local protocols.
• JSA should include weather conditions, and fire potential.
BLM Website has this updated daily.
• Contact local response personnel and notify them a head of
time when doing certain actions that raise the hazards.
• Emergency Response Plan will be discussed during JSA
meetings
• Insure all information is included on the JSA and shared with
all personnel affected by the job.
CAUTION: Use Hot Work Permit Procedure whenever Hot Work
is planned.
Important parts of HW Permitting Procedure to comply with for
lire prevention
• Fire Watch with no other duties when there are any open
flames
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Fire Prevention and
MCA Business Unit
Protection Guidelines
Piceance Basin
May 2007
• Fire Watch observes site for 30 minutes after Hot Work
ends or when released by Chevron Representative.
• A Chevron Rep will be responsible and oversee all Hot
Work Activities.
• Avoid Field Hot Work whenever possible — minimize
potential
• Comply with all requirements on the permit and JSA
• Monitor site appropriately to the hazards that could be
encountered
2.0 Fire Response
1,3 Area can be mowed on either side of the road down to a minimal level
to help mitigate potential ignition sources from vehicles (as determined
by Chevron Representative). This area won't be completely void of
vegetation due to storm water damage potentials, but will be kept at a
reasonable low level,
1.4 Fire Breaks will be mowed into the local landscape to help eliminate
fire spread potentials. These areas won't be devoid of vegetation, but
will have it kept at minimal levels to avoid fire potentials and
addressing storm runoff problems.
1.5 Where applicable we will try to replace the cheat grass, purple mustard,
sagebrush, and scrub brush with plants that are less conducive to
wildfire spread.
1.6 Vehicle traffic will be restricted to maintained roads only (unless the
person has written approval from Chevron Management). This reduces
the potential of a fire being started by the catalytic converter.
1.7 Smoking will be restricted to certain locations in our field that are
appropriately set up for disposal of the cigarette wastes. No smoking in
vehicles or out in the open because of the wildfire potentials.
1.8 Areas around Flare Stacks and Fire vessels will be maintained as bare
ground and treated to avoid fire potentials. In some cases other actions
will be required to eliminate storm runoff and erosion potentials.
1.9 Work with the BLM and if they see an opportunity to do a prescribed
burn to eliminate some fire dangers work with them to make sure it's
done safely and with minimal effect on our actions.
2.1 Chevron Employees will be trained to fight Incipient Stage Fires only.
• A fire that can be controlled with in 3 minutes or less with use
of a small water hose, shovels, polaski, or fire extinguisher.
2.2 Fire Extinguisher will be strategically located at the well sites, in
process areas, or in the personnel's vehicles for response capabilities.
2.3 Actions
• Make sure you are in a safe location
• Notify others of problem and get help coming
• Fight fire if you determine it is in incipient stage
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Fire Prevention and
MCA Business Unit
Protection Guidelines
Piceance Basin
May 2007
3.0 Shelter In Place
• Protect others
• Proceed to a safe location if you can't control and let others
know.
2.4 If the personnel aren't adequately trained or can not handle the
situation the plan is to proceed to a safe location and notify others of
their location.
CAUTION: Do NOT try to outrun a fire if you're in a safe zone.
2.5 Provide a water source for fire fighting responders. This can include
but not limited to;
• Fresh Water Pond
• Dip pits along Clear and Willow Creek
• Water Tanks — with no Oil
3.1 If the fire is larger than you can safely respond go to a safe location
and wait for assistance.
Designated Safe Zones
• Well pads away from tanks, pits (unless water — no oil), and
heater packages,
• Irrigated Fields
• Process areas away from Hydrocarbon vessels
• Roads as a last resort if you can't make it to a larger open area
3.2 Areas to avoid
• Cheat grass, purple mustard, dead/dry foliage areas — fast
burning fire area
• In creek bed close to trees or shrubs — chance of things (trees)
falling on you and superheated air flows.
• Close to any plastic lines, gas /oil storage, or high pressure
lines /equipment
• Talus slopes -- heat and vapors go up slopes and are death
traps
• Trailers or wood structures
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Chevron Production Co.
First Aid / CPR
MCA Business Unit
Response Guidelines
Piceance Basin
Safety Plan, First Aid / CPR Training records
May 2007
SCOPE
The scope of these guidelines is to outline some basic principles when responding to and
caring for injured or sick individuals. Chevron provides a safe atmosphere for workers,
L but periodically there is need for First Aid Response and Care.
REQUIREMENTS
All Chevron Employees will be trained in First Aid / CPR Response. None will be
required to aid if they are not comfortable doing so, but the "Good Samaritan Law" will
protect those that respond and don't go beyond their training capabilities. On many
projects Chevron will employ some added expertise to provide advanced life support
capabilities.
APPLICABLE
DOCUMENTS
Safety Plan, First Aid / CPR Training records
MATERIALS &
EQUIPMENT
First Aid Equipment and kits, AED, 02 Equipment, etc.
SAFETY
Individuals will be trained to First Aid / CPR Responder level. The "Good Samaritan
Law" protects people that respond and render assistance to individuals in need of care as
long as they don't go beyond their level of training.
QUALITYY
These Guidelines will be reviewed periodically and will be shared with employees.
During Level III and other audits we will question field workers to insure they have
adequate knowledge to protect themselves in an emergency situation.
Task
1.0 Training
Sub Task
1.1 All Chevron employees will be required to take First Aid / CPR
Training. This will include use of an AED and 02.
1.2 Contract Crews will be required to have a representative number
of individuals trained in First Aid / CPR on site for all work
groups.
1.3 On predetermined projects Chevron will employ added expertise
to provide advanced life support capabilities. This will be
determined during the planning process of the project.
• BEC / Colorado First Responders -- 40 hours of specific
training
• BLS or ALS EMT
• Paramedic
1.4 Advanced Training (all listed above) is offered and recommended
to Chevron Employees and will be paid for by the company. The
time in the initial class will be paid for (prior arrangements made
with Supervisor), but time spent working on ambulances or
emergency rooms won't be covered by the company. Payment for
time in follow up training will be determined in each situation by
the Supervisor.
If individuals do get added training they are volunteering to be a
responder and thus are required to respond in emergency cases.
Because of this requirement they will be offered the Hepatitis
shots available at company expense.
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First Aid / CPR
MCA Business Unit
Response Guidelines
Piceance Basin
May 2007
2.0 Equipment
2.1 First Aid Kits — general off the shelf kits with basic materials will
be supplied in all vehicles. The driver of the vehicle is responsible
to keep kit properly supplied at Chevron's expense.
2.2 Anyone that gets advanced training will be given a more equipped
response kit in line with their training.
2.3 Contractors are required to supply their own kits. This includes
advanced trained individuals hired specifically to respond in
Medical emergencies.
2.4 AED's, 02, and some additional equipment will be staged in
strategic locations in the field.
3.0 Response 3.1 In all cases of Medical Emergency the local EMS should be called.
Call 911 and tell them your location and the phone number you're
calling from.
3,2 If the Careflight is warranted (as determined by the leading
medical response person on site) the call and pre - determined
landing location are phoned in.
Remember to contact the local EMS even when Careflight is
called. In certain instances the helicopter can't land and local EMS
will have to handle the situation. Don't waste precious minutes.
3.3 The person with the highest Medical training is in charge of the
patient and makes the determinations for care.
4.0 Resource Availability 4.1 Subject to change — current as of 8/1/2007
Medical Capability
• Chevron personnel trained to EMP First Responder Level
(8 hour training with CPR, AED, and 02)
• Intermountain Safety has personnel trained to BEC (50
hour training)
• Chevron Pipeline has hired some Paramedics for the 30"
pipeline project that could be available for response
dependent on location.
• Local (DeBeque) EMS has personnel trained to EMT
Basic and Advanced levels. Travel distance and response
could take 30 minutes to 1 hour,
• Careflight has flight EMT's, Paramedics, and Flight
Nurses that respond. In some instances they may be
willing to leave the Helicopter to assist in proper care and
packaging of a patient.
4.2 Equipment
• Kit's in vehicles — First responder
• Advanced equipment at office
• Contractors have their own kits
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First Aid / CPR
MCA Business Unit
Response Guidelines
Piceance Basin
May 2007
4.3 Transport Capability
• Use best available mode of transportation to move in a
life threatening situation.
o Proper packaging to reduce added injury is
important dependent on response needs.
• Wait for local EMS or direction from person trained at
BEC Level or higher to transport in a non- life
threatening situation.
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Chevron Production Co.
Fire Prevention and
MCA Business Unit
Protection Guidelines
Piceance Basin
Safety Plan, Hot Work Permitting Procedures
May 2007
SCOPE
The scope of these guidelines is to outline some basic principles to avoid the potentials
of having an unplanned and out of control fire, while setting some protection
mechanisms in place in case it occurs
REQUIREMENTS
Chevron requirements are set forth to do all in our powers to avoid the potentials of
starting an unplanned fire and all individuals will be trained to know what to do and
when to do it if the occasion occurs.
APPLICABLE
DOCUMENTS
Safety Plan, Hot Work Permitting Procedures
MATERIALS &
EQUIPMENT
Permits, Fire Extinguishers, Water sources
SAFETY
Individuals will be trained to allowable response levels, and all care will be taken to
avoid a human caused event. Personnel will be given these guidelines to aid them in
occasions of nature caused events also.
QUALITY
These Guidelines will be reviewed periodically and will be shared with employees.
During Level III and other audits we will question field workers to insure they have
adequate knowledge to protect themselves in an emergency situation.
Task
1.0 Fire Prevention
Sub Task
1.1 The field production and processing units will be designed to minimize
the potential for starting fires. This includes but isn't limited to;
• Flare Stacks
• Fired Vessels
• Heater Packages
• Incinerators
1,2 All work that has potential to cause an ignition source to a combustible
material will be covered and planned for using a JSA and Hot Work
Permit following the local protocols.
• JSA should include weather conditions, and fire potential.
BLM Website has this updated daily.
• Contact local response personnel and notify them a head of
time when doing certain actions that raise the hazards.
• Emergency Response Plan will be discussed during JSA
meetings
• Insure all information is included on the JSA and shared with
allpersonnel affected by the job.
CAUTION: Use Hot Work Permit Procedure whenever Hot Work
is planned.
Important parts of HW Permitting Procedure to comply with for
fire prevention
• Fire Watch with no other duties when there are any open
flames
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Fire Prevention and
MCA Business Unit
Protection Guidelines
Piceance Basin
May 2007
• Fire Watch observes site for 30 minutes after Hot Work
ends or when released by Chevron Representative.
• A Chevron Rep will be responsible and oversee all Hot
Work Activities.
• Avoid Field Hot Work whenever possible — minimize
potential
• Comply with all requirements on the permit and JSA
• Monitor site appropriately to the hazards that could be
encountered
2.0 Fire Response
1.3 Area can be mowed on either side of the road down to a minimal level
to help mitigate potential ignition sources from vehicles (as determined
by Chevron Representative). This area won't be completely void of
vegetation due to storm water damage potentials, but will be kept at a
reasonable low level.
1.4 Fire Breaks will be mowed into the local landscape to help eliminate
fire spread potentials. These areas won't be devoid of vegetation, but
will have it kept at minimal levels to avoid fire potentials and
addressing storm runoff problems.
1.5 Where applicable we will try to replace the cheat grass, purple mustard,
sagebrush, and scrub brush with plants that are less conducive to
wildfire spread.
1.6 Vehicle traffic will be restricted to maintained roads only (unless the
person has written approval from Chevron Management). This reduces
the potential of a fire being started by the catalytic converter.
1.7 Smoking will be restricted to certain locations in our field that are
appropriately set up for disposal of the cigarette wastes. No smoking in
vehicles or out in the open because of the wildfire potentials.
1.8 Areas around Flare Stacks and Fire vessels will be maintained as bare
ground and treated to avoid fire potentials. In some cases other actions
will be required to eliminate storm runoff and erosion potentials.
1.9 Work with the BLM and if they see an opportunity to do a prescribed
burn to eliminate some fire dangers work with them to make sure it's
done safely and with minimal effect on our actions.
2.1 Chevron Employees will be trained to fight Incipient Stage Fires only.
• A fire that can be controlled with in 3 minutes or less with use
of a small water hose, shovels, polaski, or fire extinguisher.
2.2 Fire Extinguisher will be strategically located at the well sites, in
process areas, or in the personnel's vehicles for response capabilities.
2.3 Actions
• Make sure you are in a safe location
• Notify others of problem and get help coming
• Fight fire if you determine it is in incipient stage
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Fire Prevention and
MCA Business Unit
Protection Guidelines
Piceance Basin
May 2007
3.0 Shelter In Place
• Protect others
• Proceed to a safe location if you can't control and let others
know.
2.4 If the personnel aren't adequately trained or can not handle the
situation the plan is to proceed to a safe location and notify others of
their location.
CAUTION: Do NOT try to outrun a fire if you're in a safe zone.
2.5 Provide a water source for fire fighting responders. This can include
but not limited to;
• Fresh Water Pond
• Dip pits along Clear and Willow Creek
• Water Tanks — with no Oil
3.1 If the fire is larger than you can safely respond go to a safe location
and wait for assistance.
Designated Safe Zones
• Well pads away from tanks, pits (unless water — no oil), and
heater packages.
• Irrigated Fields
• Process areas away from Hydrocarbon vessels
• Roads as a last resort if you can't make it to a larger open area
3.2 Areas to avoid
• Cheat grass, purple mustard, dead/dry foliage areas — fast
burning fire area
• In creek bed close to trees or shrubs — chance of things (trees)
falling on you and superheated air flows.
• Close to any plastic lines, gas /oil storage, or high pressure
lines /equipment
• Talus slopes — heat and vapors go up slopes and are death
traps
• Trailers or wood structures
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