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Classification: Unclassified BM Code: SE-ST-A27

Issue Purpose: Issue For Implementation November, 2005

Sakhalin Energy Investment Company LTD.

Corporate Standard for

Cranes & Lifting Equipment

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Content:1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................31.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................................................... 31.2 Scope............................................................................................................................................. 31.3 Terminology ...................................................................................................................................41.3.1 Definitions................................................................................................................................... 41.4 User Notes ..................................................................................................................................... 71.4.1 Review and Improvement........................................................................................................... 82.0 Risks & Controls............................................................................................................................. 93.0 Responsibilities .............................................................................................................................. 93.1 Specific Lifting & Hoisting Operation Responsibilities................................................................... 103.2 Records........................................................................................................................................ 123.3 Performance Monitoring ............................................................................................................... 124.0 References................................................................................................................................... 125.0 Workflow ...................................................................................................................................... 136.0 Design and Certification ............................................................................................................... 146.1 Design & Certification Requirements for Cranes .......................................................................... 156.2 Design & Certification Requirements for Sideboom Cranes ......................................................... 166.3 Design & Certification Requirements for Winches ........................................................................ 176.4 Design & Certification Requirements for Crane Wire Ropes......................................................... 186.5 Design & Certification Requirements for Lifting Accessories........................................................ 206.6 Design & Certification Requirements for Loose Lifting Equipment................................................ 216.7 Design & Certification Requirements for Cargo Carrying Units..................................................... 227.0 Planning Of Lifting Operations...................................................................................................... 247.1 Lift Planning ................................................................................................................................. 247.2 Lift Plan Categorisation ................................................................................................................ 257.3 Risk Assessments........................................................................................................................ 297.4 Pre-Lift Toolbox Talk ....................................................................................................................317.5 Emergency Recovery Procedures ................................................................................................ 337.6 ISSOW And Lifting Operations .....................................................................................................338.0 Execution of Lifts..........................................................................................................................338.1 Crane Operations (Onshore) ........................................................................................................ 348.2 Crane Operations (Offshore)........................................................................................................ 378.3

Execution of Lifts - Sideboom Cranes ..........................................................................................40

8.4 Execution of Lifts Loose Lifting Equipment................................................................................ 428.5 Execution of Lifts Tubular Handling Operations......................................................................... 448.6 Execution of Lifts Cargo Carrying Units..................................................................................... 459.0 Working near Overhead Power Lines........................................................................................... 469.1 Lifting Operations in Vicinity of Overhead Power Lines ................................................................ 4710.0 Marking of Lifting Equipment .................................................................................................... 4810.1 Marking of Lifting Appliances.................................................................................................... 4810.2 Marking of Lifting Accessories.................................................................................................. 4910.3 Marking of Cargo Carrying Units .............................................................................................. 5010.4 Colour Code............................................................................................................................. 5011.0 Testing And Examination.......................................................................................................... 5111.1 Testing & Examination Lifting Appliances.............................................................................. 5111.2 Testing & Examination Lifting Accessories............................................................................ 5311.3 Testing & Examination Cargo Carrying Units......................................................................... 53APPENDIX 1: RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX.......................................................................................... 55APPENDIX 3: TOOLBOX TALK FORM ................................................................................................... 57APPENDIX 4: LIFTING OPERATIONS CERTIFICATE............................................................................ 59APPENDIX 5 : LIFTING OPERATIONS PERSONNEL COMPETANCY MATRIX.................................... 62APPENDIX 6 : TEST & CERTIFICATION MATRIX.................................................................................. 66APPENDIX 7: RELEVANT STANDARDS AND LEGAL REFERENCES .................................................. 67APPENDIX 8: USER FEEDBACK FORM ................................................................................................ 72


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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Purpose

This standard for Cranes and Lifting Equipment shall establish the Sakhalin Energy minimum

operating standards and requirements deemed acceptable by the company for managing safetyduring crane and other lifting operations. The objective of this standard is to increase safety and

efficiency of crane and lifting equipment operations and for all personnel involved, be it directly or

indirectly.

1.2 Scope

This standard applies to all Lifting Appliances such as mobile and static cranes as well as

mechanical and non-mechanical hoists of all types which are able to raise, lower, suspend or

transport loads, in all operating environments including onshore, offshore, office and construction

locations. Lifting Appliances include:

Cranes (Mobile, Pedestal, Sideboom etc).

Winches, Hoists (Electric, Air, Manual).

Chain hoists, Wire Rope Hoists, Lever Hoists, Beam Clamps, Beam Trolleys etc

The standard does not cover the use of cranes for lifting personnel. Refer to document 0000-S-

90-04-O-0287-00-E on personnel lifting.

The standard is also applicable to any Lifting Accessory items used to directly or indirectly

connect a load to the lifting appliance but do not form part of the load such as:

Chain, wire rope and webbing slings.

Sheave blocks, beam clamps, barrel clamps etc

Hooks, shackles, eyebolts and other accessories


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1.3 Terminology

Shall indicates a mandatory course of action.

Should indicates a preferred course of action.

May indicates a permitted course of action.

1.3.1 Definitions

Banksman

A Competent person suitably positioned to give load-manoeuvring instructions to the Crane

Operator via hand signal or radio.

Cargo Carrying Unit

A container specifically designed for being lifted whist laden with cargo. The container should

have designated lifting points and a Safe Working Load. Often referred to as shipping containers

or cargo boxes.

Crane

A machine incorporating an elevated structural member or jib, beneath which suspended loads

can be controllably raised or lowered vertically and also moved horizontally either by hoisting or

derricking the boom, slewing the Crane, or by other means involving a travelling motion of the

Crane.

Colour Code

A method of marking equipment to give a visual indication of its certification.

Competent PersonA Competent Person is adjudged to have sufficient knowledge and experience and relevant RF

certification to assess lifting issues, and the equipment and / or accessories being used.

Dynamic Amplification Factor

An additional factor applied to the load to account for vessel and load motions for offshore lifting

operations.

EP2005:

Shell Corporate HSE document EP2005-0264: Manage Logistics Lifting & Hoisting HSE.


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Factor of Safety

The ratio of the load that would cause failure of an item of lifting equipment to the maximum load

that can be imposed on it in service. (This is to allow for detrimental criteria such as wear, tear

and dynamic loadings.)

Hazardous Production Facility (HPF):

An official RF designation for a site of increased safety legislation as defined in 2000-GGT-R-

0003-001-#A-E, FEDERAL LAW ON THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY OF THE HAZARDOUS

PRODUCTION FACILITIES, Annex 1, Point 3. In the context of lifting operations it is the whole

area within the boundary defined as part of the lifting operation including the lifting appliance and

area of operation.

ISSOW

Integrated Safe System Of Work. SEIC integrated risk-assessment driven method for managing

permitted work and isolation control.

Lift Plan

A written document, which will include details of how a lifting operation should be undertaken,

the lifting equipment and lifting accessories to be used, how the equipment and accessories

should be rigged up and the control measures in place to manage the risks identified in the Risk

Assessment.

Lifting Accessory

Any item used to connect a load to a crane orlifting appliance,but which is not in itself capable

of providing any movement to lift or lower the load. Sometimes the lifting accessoryis termed as

lifting gear, however within this document, all references shall be to lifting accessory.

Lifting Appliance

Any machine that is able to raise, lower or suspend a load but excluding machines incorporating

a guided load (i.e. elevators) and continuous mechanical handling devices (i.e. conveyors).

Lifting Equipment

Any appliance, structure or item used to raise, lower, suspend or transport a load. Lifting

Equipment comprises of both Lifting appliances and Lifting Accessories.


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Lifting Operation Certificate (LOC)

A certificate created within the ISSOW system when a Lifting Operations Risk Assessment is

performed. This certificate describes the details of the task and ensures a Risk Assessment is

performed with the appropriate hazard groups, hazards & controls for Lifting Operations. The

LOC is reviewed and approved by the appropriate ISSOW defined roles depending upon the

category of lift.

Load Chart

A diagram or table showing the rated capacity of the lifting appliance relative to the operating

radius and type of lifting operation. Offshore cranes involved in vessel operations should also

have charts which are applicable for the environmental conditions such as sea state.

Maximum Gross Mass (MGM)

The Maximum Gross Mass is defined as the maximum weight of a CCU inclusive of the weight of

the CCU and its maximum cargo capacity.

Permit To Work (PTW)

A control document to allow work to take place at a work site. In the SEIC ISSOW system the

Permit To Work is referred to as the Work Control Certificate (WCC).

RCI

Rated Capacity Indicator (Also termed SLI Safe Load Indicator) is a device installed on cranesand lifting equipment to accurately inform the driver of the load on the hook. The RCI should be

calibrated to include the weight of the hoist rope and hook at zero weight.

RF:

Russian Federation

Rigger

Person competent and qualified to conduct lifting operations with the use of loose lifting

equipment. A rigger shall have the necessary knowledge and qualifications as per requirementsof the RF.

RosTekhNadzor:

Russian Federation regulatory body responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant

legislation and technical standards for the Russian Federation. Previous body was

GosGorTekhNadzor, which has now been replaced by RosTekhNadzor.


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Sling

Wire ropes, chains, synthetic web and metal mesh made into forms, with or without fittings, for

handling devices.

Safe Working Load (SWL)

The maximum load which an item of lifting equipment may raise, lower or suspend under

particular service conditions.

Thorough Examination

An examination carried out by a competent person to arrive at a reliable conclusion as to the

condition and safety of the equipment. The competent person will determine the extent of the

thorough examination in order to meet legislative, manufacturers guidelines and company

requirements. The thorough examination may involve dismantling and testing.

Toolbox Talk

A discussion held between all members of a lifting operation prior to commencement of work in

order to agree on all aspects of the work, and the sequential steps to be taken to complete the

work.

Winch

Deck or structure mounted lifting equipment. A winch system will not have a boom (jib) but may

have a system of sheaves and or snatch blocks.

Working Load Limit (WLL)

The maximum load which an item of lifting equipment is designed to raise, lower or suspend.

The WLL does not account for particular service conditions which may affect the final rating of

the equipment.

1.4 User Notes

This standard applies to all Sakhalin Energy staff, Contractors, Sub-Contractors and visitors to

sites where operations are being conducted by, or on behalf of, Sakhalin Energy. The standard

is also aimed at personnel involved in the purchasing, operation or maintenance of any lifting

equipment or lifting accessories designated for use by Sakhalin Energy Staff, Contractors, their

Sub-Contractors or visitors on behalf of SEIC within the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation.

At the discretion of SEIC, service companies or contractors operating on SEIC locations who can

demonstrate adequate control of their own lifting equipment and operations may be exempt from

this procedure. SEIC retain the right to check compliance with RF legislation of contractors lifting

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RF legislation, stop unsafe practices or remove any defective equipment from service.

Contractors who wish to exercise this option should apply for an exemption through their SEIC

contract holder.

Sakhalin Energy Staff: Any non-compliance with this Standard shall be notified, investigated

and reported in accordance with the Procedure for Managing Deviations and Non-Compliances.

Contractors: Any non-compliance with this Specification shall be reported to the Contract

Holder.

A controlled copy of the current version of this document is ONLY available on the SAKHALIN

ENERGY Website and the Global Livelink system. Before making reference to this document, it

is the users responsibility to ensure that any hard copy, or electronic copy, is current. For

assistance, contact the Document Custodian.

1.4.1 Review and Improvement

Any user of this document who encounters a mistake or confusing entry is requested to

immediately notify the Document Custodian on the User Feedback Form.

The Document Custodian shall review this document as necessary, at least once every three

years. Triggers for full or partial review of this document may include:

Emerging/growing HSE concerns in specific areas.

Changes in shareholder requirements and concerns of employees, Contractors, customers,

government agencies and the public.

Changes in legislation and/or regulations.

Incident investigations which identify shortfalls in the HSE Management System.

Changing Company activities and locations.

New hazards or activities not considered by the HSE Management System.

New equipment or significant change in equipment, technology, processes.

Users are encouraged to participate in the ongoing improvement of this document by providing

constructive feedback.


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2.0 Risks & Controls

The safe and effective use of cranes and lifting equipment is essential to all SEIC operational

areas. The fundamental nature of operation of cranes and lifting equipment is potentiallyextremely dangerous and risky to both personnel and assets unless properly controlled and

managed.

This standard for Cranes and Lifting Equipment shall establish the Sakhalin Energy minimum

operating standards and requirements deemed acceptable by the company for managing safety

during crane and other lifting operations. The objective of this standard is to increase safety and

efficiency of crane and lifting equipment operations and for all personnel involved, be it directly or

indirectly.

3.0 Responsibilities

Document CustodianThe Document Custodian is responsible for:

Providing discipline expertise for the creation, revision (including review of deviations andchallenges in order to make recommendations to the Process Owner) and retirement ofdocuments relating to Lifting Operations to meet the business needs of the ProcessOwner in accordance with the Corporate Document Control Procedure;

Ensuring the technical validity of this document and that the document has been signedoff to the correct level of technical authority;

Defining the distribution requirements for this document;

Keeping a record of user feedback on this document and considering comments at eachdocument review.

Process OwnerThe Process Owner is responsible for:

Specifying the need for this document and delegates the responsibility for creating it;

Resolving any practical difficulties encountered in applying this procedure;

Approving the document prior to issue.

AuthoriserThe Authoriser is responsible for:

The content of this document but in practical terms delegates this responsibility to thedocument Custodian;

Signing off this document at the highest level prior to issue.


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Asset/Project Managers, Line Managers and Department HeadsAsset Managers, Project Managers and Department Heads shall be responsible for

implementing this Standard by ensuring that activities they control are managed in accordance

with its requirements.

SupervisorsSupervisors are responsible for ensuring that lifting operations are conducted in accordance with

the requirements of this Standard for work executed under their supervision. They are

responsible for ensuring that staff they supervise understand and implement the controls that are

identified in this document.

Lifting Operations PersonnelLifting operations personnel are responsible for ensuring that Lifting Operations are conducted in

accordance with the requirements of this Standard for work they undertake.

Contractors

Contractors are responsible for ensuring that activities undertaken within the scope of their

contracts are managed in accordance with the requirements of this Standard.

3.1 Specific Lifting & Hoisting Operation Responsibilities

Competencies

The competency of persons involved in lifting operations is an essential factor for the planning

and execution of safe lifting operations. All persons involved in lifting operations within the

Russian Federation must have the relevant level of RF certification for the role they occupy. In

addition to the mandatory RF certification, SEIC requires, as a minimum, personnel involved in

lifting operations meet the relevant requirements described in appendix 5 for the role they fulfil.

Site Manager (Hazardous Production Facility Manager / Owner):

The site manager has overall responsibility for the operational safety of an HPF. The site

manager shall nominate a qualified and competent Job Supervisor (PIC) as defined in RFlegislation.

The site manager fulfils the role of Site Controller (SC) in the SEIC ISSOW system.

Person In Charge (PIC)

Either the designated Hazardous Production Facility Job Supervisor or a designated deputy, the

PIC shall be responsible for the safe operation of crane lifting operations. PIC will provide

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experienced and certified Slinger to act as banksman for crane lifting operations. Further duties

of the PIC shall be identified throughout this standard.

The PIC fulfils the role of Performing Authority (PA) in the SEIC ISSOW system. For offshore

installations the site manager is the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM). For routine tasks and

lifts the PIC may be the task supervisor or banksman.

Lifting Appliance Operator

The lifting appliance operator shall possess the necessary Russian Federation qualifications for

operation of the specific equipment to be used. The appliance operator must be familiar with the

make and model of the appliance, as well as the operation of all operational and safety features.

Lifting Operations Crew

All lifting operations crew will be competent in the type of Lifting Operations being conducted. All

crew members shall be fully aware of their roles and responsibilities as outlined in the specific

procedure for the type of lift being conducted. The lifting operations crew will include a

nominated banksman for all crane lifts. The crew will work under instruction from the

banksman at all times.

RF Defined Safety Supervisor / Safety Representative

The Safety Supervisor, as defined in RF legislation 2000-GGT-R-0003-001-#A-E, FEDERAL

LAW ON THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY OF THE HAZARDOUS PRODUCTION FACILITIES, 1997

and associated decrees, is either the designated Hazardous Production Facility Safety

Supervisor or a designated deputy. The safety supervisor will be responsible for ensuring all

operations and equipment conform to the following:

RF Federal Law On The Industrial Safety of Hazardous Production Facilities

SEIC operating procedures and standards.

The safety supervisor must be an integral part of the planning and execution of all lifting

operations and should appoint a suitably competent safety representative or deputy for each

lifting operation.

Within the ISSOW system the site controller (SC) will normally assume the responsibility of the

RF defined role of Safety Supervisor if the appropriate RF training and certification is held by that

individual.


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3.2 Records

Records shall be maintained to document the implementation of this Standard.

Records shall include a Lifting Equipment Logbook to be kept for each lifting appliance for

purposes of recording the events of that appliances particular usage. Mechanical, hydraulic orelectrical defects, including other defects shall also be noted in the Lifting Equipment logbook.

Periodic maintenance and details of specific maintenance activities shall be held in the

equipment logbook as proof of maintenance. Maintaining precise and up-to-date records in the

equipment Logbook as stated in PB10-382-00 is the responsibility of the designated Person in

Charge of Lifting.

Current certification for lifting equipment will be available on all SEIC worksites, it is the

responsibility of the Person In Charge (PIC) to ensure these records are kept and maintained.

Records of maintenance shall be kept for all lifting equipment however these are not required to

be kept at the work site. Contractors bringing lifting equipment onto SEIC worksites shall ensure

current certification accompanies the equipment.

3.3 Performance Monitoring

Compliance with this Standard shall be monitored through periodic site inspections and audits.

These audits may be instigated by the Document Controller, Process owner or Authoriser.

4.0 References

All areas where cranes, mobile elevating work platform operations and other hoisting machines,as defined in 2000-GGT-R-0003-001-#A-E, FEDERAL LAW ON THE INDUSTRIAL SAFETY OF

THE HAZARDOUS PRODUCTION FACILITIES, Annex 1, Point 3, are operated are classed as

Hazardous Production Facilities in Russian Federation Legislation and are as such are strictly

regulated in terms of safety requirements and equipment and personnel certification.

The following points must be fulfilled prior to the operation of any lifting appliance used in

personnel lifting: The lifting appliances and accessories shall have current, suitable certification and

registration with the RF authorities.

The appliance operators and crew members shall have the relevant RF training &certification.

The appliance owner shall have the necessary maintenance, safety and supervisoryinfrastructure as designated in RF legislation for the operation of Hazard ProductionFacilities.

SEIC reserve the right to audit any companies and personnel contractually conducting lifting

operations on behalf of SEIC in line with RF legislation. Any breaches of legislation may result in

SEIC reporting the offending parties to the appropriate RF authorities.


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The procedures and practices contained in this document are compliant with the following

Russian Federation regulations:

PB 10-611-03 Rules for Arrangement of Safe Operation of Hoists

RD 910-199-98 Standard Manual for Hoist Operators

RD 10-198-98 Standard Instruction for Swinging Platform Operators

RD10-34-93 Standard Manual for Persons Responsible for Safety of Lifting

RD 10-40-93 Standard Manual for Engineering Personnel Responsible for the Safe

Operation of Cranes

PB 10-382-00 Regulations on Design and Safe Operation of Cranes

2000-GGT-R-0003-001-#A-E, Federal Law on the Industrial Safety of the Hazardous

Production

The practices and procedures are also compliant with the following Shell standards:

EP2005-0264-ST Lifting and Hoisting HSE

EP2005-0264-SP-01 Personnel Lifting

EP2005-0264-GL-01 Planning and Execution of Lifting

The practices and procedures are also compliant with the following SEIC Documents:

1000-S90-90-P-0008-00-03 Phase 2 Marine Operating Procedures

0000-S-90-04-O-0264-00-E SEIC Cranes & Lifting Standard

Further references are detailed in appendix 7.

5.0 Workflow

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6.0 Design and Certification

This section states the minimum design requirements for Lifting appliances and accessories. The

requirements define the features and safety devices required to meet compliance with the

following:

RF legislation

EP2005 Requirements

Global Best Practices Expectations

As a minimum, the following design parameters must be satisfied. Guidance on certification is

also covered in this section and compliance shall be ensured.

RF Legislation

All lifting appliances and operating areas are defined as Hazardous Production Facilities, and as

such are subject to the following mandatory certification requirements under RF legislations:

Registration as a Hazardous Production Facility

Valid Technical Passport

Registration Plate with current scheduled test dates on the lift ing appliance.

Valid Permit to Operate.

SEIC and all companies performing lifting on behalf of SEIC are legally bound to meet the RF

requirements in terms of both the equipment used and the procedures undertaken.

EP2005-264

The equipment and operating requirements defined in Shell Corporate HSE Standard EP2005-

264 must be met as a minimum unless to do so would lead to a conflict with RF Legislation.

SEIC Global Best Practice Expectations

This document contains a number of globally recognised best practices that exceed RF and

EP2005 requirements.


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6.1 Design & Certification Requirements for Cranes

Crane design and operation will comply with RF Legislation PB 10-382-00

The following features shall be in place for any crane being operated by, or on behalf of, SEIC

prior to it being deemed suitable for lifting operations:

In offshore operating environments, pedestal cranes shall meet the Technical Specificationsof Shell DEPs 37.92.10.30 and 37.92.10.31.

Telescopic boom cranes will have accurate means of verifying radius of operation of hookand to clearly indicate the extended length of the boom.

Cranes must be fitted with suitable over-hoist and over-lower limits.

Hoist and luffing motions will be fitted with automatic brakes such that when the equipmentoperating controls are released all motions are brought to rest. The motion controls mustreturn to the neutral position when not in operation.

Gearboxes distributing drive from the prime mover for lifting operations will be of constantmesh type.

All electrical and spark potential equipment shall be intrinsically safe for use on SEICoperational sites.

A suitable load holding device shall be fitted to hydraulic or pneumatic systems to preventuncontrolled motions in the event of a system or component failure.

Cranes shall have a secondary independent braking method that holds the load in place inthe event of a brake failure. The secondary brakes will be fitted to the hoisting function asminimum.

Cranes with outriggers or hydraulic or pneumatic stabilisers shall have a means to preventretraction in the event of component failure. On hydraulic cranes a counter balance valve /

crossover valve, to prevent accidental descent on failure of the primary brakes is acceptable. Mobile cranes shall have a means of prevention of stabilisers retracting on hydraulic failure.

Non-rotating rope should be used for hoisting operations. This will reduce effects of loadspinning during operation.

The lifted load will not exceed the cranes rating at the required working radii. The crane shallbe operated within the parameters of the crane load radius chart.

Cranes shall have an emergency stop control located in the operators cabin that will halt allcrane motions and hold the load in the stopped position. The emergency stop shall besuitably guarded to prevent accidental operation.

The crane shall be fully certified in accordance with the RF rules for operating HazardousProduction Facilities. This will include all relevant certification and testing.

The testing criteria for cranes operating in Russia is that they shall undergo a partialinspection every 12 months, and complete inspection (Which includes static and dynamicload testing) every 36 months. The static test will be conducted at 125% SWL, and dynamictest at 110% SWL. Refer to PB 10-382-00 for further guidance on the testing and certificationof cranes.

In addition, the crane will be subject to a full technical examination after repairs have beenconducted on the structural load path, including any welding repairs, winch repairs and boomor crane structure repairs.


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When there is modification or change to the cranes basic configuration, e.g. boom length(telescoping of booms not included), wire rope size and type, etc, the crane shall be subjectto a full technical examination. If applicable, a new load chart shall be provided by the craneowner following any change to a cranes basic configuration.

The crane shall be equipped with a load radius chart located in the operator cab.

The crane shall be fitted with a Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) or Safe Load Indicator (SLI).The indicator shall be calibrated for all working radii of the crane. The RCI or SLI shallsuitably configured to account for all possible crane settings and operations.

The crane shall be fitted with a suitable load limiter to prohibit all crane motions expect forload lowering set at 110% of rated capacity for the applicable operating radius.

The crane will be fitted with an audible overload alarm in the operator cab. The alarm willsound at 90% of the rated capacity for the applicable operating radius.

The crane shall be verified as suitable for operating within the low temperature climacticconditions encountered by SEIC operations.

If fitted, the free-fall function shall be disabled at all times unless the function is specificallyrequired for a task. If the free fall function is required it shall be identified in the planning planand Risk Assessment for the task prior to enabling and the function shall be disabled afterthe task is complete.

6.2 Design & Certification Requirements for Sideboom Cranes

Design and operation of Sideboom Cranes will comply with RF Legislation PB 10-157-97.

The following features shall be in place for any Sideboom crane being operated by, or on behalf

of, SEIC prior to it being deemed suitable for putting into operations:

Sideboom cranes shall be fitted with a load radius chart, clearly visible by the operator,indicating SWL of crane at any given radius on any configuration.

Sideboom cranes shall be equipped with boom angle inclinometers, either mechanicaldevices or as integral part of the load monitoring system.

Motion limiters to prevent over hoisting or over lowering shall be fitted.

A sideboom crane shall not be loaded beyond its rated load (capacity) except for requiredload testing.

Load and boom lowering shall only be possible with the engine running.

Sideboom cranes shall be fitted with automatic counterbalance systems for the full workingradius and rated load.

All rotational parts of the Sideboom crane shall be protected with guards to preventaccidental entrapment.

The brakes on hoist and boom motion of Sideboom cranes shall be capable of withholdingmaximum load at all radii.

An overload limiter set to 110% of SWL shall be fitted and will have an audible alarm. Theload limiter panel shall be sealed to prevent unauthorised access.

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Sideboom cranes shall be equipped with backstops to prevent the boom over hoisting andcausing damage.

Examination and maintenance schedules of sideboom cranes shall be identified within thecrane manual.

Sideboom cranes operating onsite at any SEIC location shall be certified safe for use byRosTekhNadzor inspectors, have a valid certification plate clearly displayed and allmaintenance logs will be kept up to date.

The sideboom crane shall be verified as suitable for operating within the low temperatureclimactic conditions encountered by SEIC operations.

6.3 Design & Certification Requirements for Winches

The winch design and operation will comply with RF Legislation PB 10-611-03.

The following features must be in place for any winch being operated by, or on behalf of, SEIC

prior to it being deemed suitable for lifting operations:

The winch shall be fitted with automatic brakes such that when the equipment operatingcontrols are released all motions are brought to rest. The motion controls must return to theneutral position when not in operation.

A second independent brake shall be provided for use if the automatic brake fails. This brakeshould be manual unless the second automatic brake is completely independent of theautomatic braking system.

Devices shall be incorporated in the winch system to prevent the load from over-riding, over-lowering and over speeding

The winch shall be capable of lowering in a controlled manner in the event of sudden loss of

power or primary control;

The winch shall have adequate capacity to handle the loads required which should includebut not be limited to:

1. Weight of load to be lifted.

2. Rope weight and frictional effects.

The design factor for the winch and the wire rope, taking into account the sum of theseweights shall not be less than 6:1.

The winch shall be equipped with a guard over the drum that provides protection to theWinch Operator e.g. in the event of rope breakage, but does not inhibit the operator frommonitoring the spooling action of the rope on the drum.

The winch drum shall be fitted with end flanges on both sides. The diameter of the flangeswill be at least two rope diameters greater than the spooled rope upper layer diameter.Where chain is used on the winch, the flanges will have at least 1 x width of chain linkgreater than the spooled upper chain diameter.

At least 3 complete turns of rope will remain on the drum at the lowest limit / maximum ropepayout limit.

The winch should be equipped with a machine hour counter.

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6.4 Design & Certification Requirements for Crane Wire Ropes

The crane rope design and manufacture will comply with RF Legislation PB 10-382-00. The

ropes shall conform to state standards and a test certificate shall be present within the crane /winch certification package. Ropes manufactured from international standards shall be pre-

approved by RosTekhNadzor certification bodies or head engineering organisations.

Only ropes of the size, type, strength and construction as specified in the crane manual should

be fitted to the crane unless the crane manufacturer, rope designer or technically competent

engineer has specified a suitable alternative. Evidence of this acceptance will be held in the

crane technical manuals.

Grades and types of ropes, dependant on application shall conform to regulatory standards.

All wire ropes used on the cranes and winches shall have traceable load test certificate supplied

by the rope manufacturer.

The design factor for wire ropes manufactured and used in the Russian federation and within

SEIC sites shall be 6:1.

Rope terminations shall be made in line with the following methods;

Wedge and socket type termination with wire rope clamps.

Low temperature melting alloy filled socket.

Any other method as prescribed by local regulatory documents with exception of termination

of wire ropes by use of splicing.

The following table identifies the discard criteria for broken strands within wire rope as identified

in Russian Federation regulations.

Length of wire 3d 6d 30d

No of breaks 4 6 16

Note: d is equal to the rope diameter.

Rope shall be discarded if the following defects are found;

Broken wires as indicated in the table above

Broken wires at the termination of the ropes

Reduction in diameter due to core deterioration (3% reduction for non-rotating rope, 10%reduction for all other types).

10% reduction in diameter Wear


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Deformations

Kinks

Thermal damage

Basket deformation

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6.5 Design & Certification Requirements for Lifting Accessories

A lifting accessory is termed as any item that is used to attach the load to a lift ing appliance. A

lifting accessory itself cannot raise, lower or suspend a load.

Items to which the term lifting accessory refers are wire rope slings, fibre slings, shackles, andany other piece of equipment that can attach a load to the lifting equipment.

As a minimum requirement, all lifting accessories shall be manufactured, tested, inspected and

certified in accordance with RF legislation. All lifting accessories shall be designed to operate in

low temperature environments encountered in Sakhalin Energy operations.

Suitable RF compliant certification shall be present for all lifting accessories with the following

details on the certification as a minimum:

Name of manufacturer.

Product type.

Rated load capacity.

Length.

Manufacturers part number.

Year and month of production.

Date of testing and test details, e.g. test load applied.

Warranty details.

Statement of compliance with relevant RF legislation.

The accessories shall be marked in accordance with RF legislation and will be fitted with a

suitable tag or marker designed to last the lifetime of the item.

The following criteria shall also be met for lifting accessories used in lifting operations:

Hooks on slings etc, must have a positive locking device or pinning arrangement to preventunintentional release of the load.

The maximum angle between the legs of multi-leg slings must never exceed 90.

A competent person will carry out pre-use visual inspection.

No welding will be conducted on the lifting accessories.

Inspection & Rejection criteria will be as prescribed in RF requirement RD-10-33-93.

Periodic Inspection shall be conducted in accordance with RF legislation and the results

recorded in the lifting accessories logbook. Slings shall be visually inspected at least once every

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recertification for lifting accessories is 12 months. On all offshore locations, the inspection

interval will be no greater than 6 months. Refer to section 11.0 for further details.

Fibre slings shall not be recertified. All fibre slings will be discarded after a maximum of 12

months from original certification date, unless the sling becomes damaged, where continued useof a damaged sling is prohibited.

Fibre slings shall be manufactured with a factor of safety of at least 7:1.

If no certificate of load test accompanies new engineered lifting accessories such as spreader

beams etc, a full load test will be conducted in accordance with the national or international

standard to which it is has been designed and manufactured.

6.6 Design & Certification Requirements for Loose Lifting Equipment

Loose lifting equipment is termed as any portable lifting appliance which can be used to lift, lower

or suspend a load such as chain hoists, wire rope hoists, pull lifts. All loose lifting equipment

shall be supplied with a certificate of conformance to an approved industry standard, and shall

include a load test certificate and record of visual inspection.

All loose lifting equipment shall be designed to operate in low temperature environments

encountered in Sakhalin Energy operations.

Suitable RF compliant certification shall be present for all loose lifting equipment with the

following details on the certification as a minimum:

Name of manufacturer.

Product type.

Rated load capacity.

Height of Lift.

Manufacturers part number.

Year and month of production.

Date of testing and test details, e.g. test load applied.

Warranty details.

Applicable reference standard/code

Statement of compliance with relevant RF legislation.

The accessories will be marked in accordance with RF legislation and will be fitted with a

suitable tag or marker designed to last the lifetime of the item.

Where loose lifting equipment is due for recertification, the following must be checked and

ensured.

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A competent person will carry visual inspection.

A competent person will conduct load test of equipment to prove integrity.

No welding will be conducted on the lifting equipment.

Where there is no prescribed inspection / rejection criteria in Russian federation legislation,manufacturers recommendations will be adhered.

Loose lifting equipment shall be recertified within the time period specified by the manufacturer.

In cases manufacturer recommendations for recertification and test is greater than 12 months,

the maximum interval between testing shall be 12 months. If recertification and test is required

more regularly, then the stated interval will be adhered. On all offshore locations, the inspection

interval will be no greater than 6 months.

Periodic Inspection will be conducted in accordance with the schedules defined in section 7.2 of

this report and the results recorded in the lifting accessories log book. In the absence of

approved manufacturers guidelines the equipment shall be load tested to 125% SWL.

6.7 Design & Certification Requirements for Cargo Carrying Units

Cargo Carrying Units are termed as any container or material receptacle specifically designed for

holding cargo during a lifting operation.

Only CCUs specifically designed for lifting shall be used. As a minimum the following design and

certification criteria shall be met:

Dedicated lifting points shall be built into the design of the CCU. The CCU shall notbe used in any other configuration or slinging arrangement from which it has been designed.

CCUs used both onshore and shipped to offshore locations shall be manufactured andtested to an internationally recognised standard for offshore CCUs. The design of the CCUsfor shipment offshore must be designed to DNV 2.7-1 or BSEN12079, and proven as suitableto withstand the rigour of the offshore environment.

All CCUs shall be suitably painted or otherwise protected to withstand the environmentalconditions encountered during SEIC operations.

All CCUs and lifting gear used to ship materials to or from SEIC installations and sites shouldbe correctly chosen for the purpose, in terms of type, size and load carrying capacity. Theperson responsible for shipping should satisfy themselves that an adequate testing and

inspection procedure is in place for 3rd party owned CCUs.

Wire rope grips shall not be used in the manufacture or length adjustment of wire slings, butthey may be used for locking purposes on pipe slings.

CCU doors must be adequately secured, with both top and bottom locking cams fullyengaged, and door handle locking mechanism secured with a seal. Typical sealingarrangements include custom seals, steel bands or tie-wraps with minimum width of 10mm(3/8). The door engaging and un-engaging method should be suitable to eliminate therequirement for excessive force to be applied.


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All certification is fully in date at the time of use, and has sufficient test period remaining soas to prevent the CCU certification expiring when at the SEIC site or installation.

Only CCUs specifically designed for the purpose should be stacked. All sling sets shall beremoved from CCUs onto which another CCU will be stacked in order to avoid damage to

the sling set.

All CCUs being transferred to and from offshore locations shall be pre-slung. Therecommended sling set arrangement is a four leg sling with a fifth leg and masterlink fitted asthe lifting pennant. The fifth leg should be long enough to reach down the side of thecontainer to allow safe access for slinging but not long enough to reach the ground. WhenCCUs with this arrangement are transported on vehicles the masterlink must be suitablyfastened down.

Furthermore, it is recommended that the following criteria be considered.

CCUs should be pre-slung whenever possible. Where open cargo baskets containing general waste are used they should be provided with

safety nets to retain the contents.

The use of skips has been identified as a factor in accidents, and their use should bediscouraged as these skips are easily snagged.

When the CCU contains Dangerous Goods, padlocks should not be used.

Wherever possible scaffolding tubes and boards should be pre-slung and transported in an

open top CCU. Other associated equipment, eg clips, should be sacked orcontainerised. Alternative arrangements for shipping these goods to and fromoffshore locations should be subject to Risk Assessment.


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7.0 Planning Of Lifting Operations

7.1 Lift Planning

Records of lift planning shall be held in a central location onsite, where preparation of lift plans

may be executed quickly by utilising a register of lifts, and adaptation of lift plans may beconducted more efficiently.

A Lift Plan shall be prepared for every lift to be conducted on SEIC worksites. Once the plan has

been developed, it will be necessary for a competent person to review the lift plan, ensure that all

conditions have been satisfied, and the lift is deemed safe to proceed.

A sample lift plan is included in Appendix 2.

When writing a lift plan, the competent person shall assess the lift, and detail the following

information. The plan must contain sufficient information to ensure that the lift may be conducted

safely, efficiently and shall detail -

Equipment required

Site safety requirements

Pre-use inspections.

Briefings and toolbox talks.

Quantity of personnel required and their particular roles.

Step-by-step instructions, including designation of lifting and landing sites.

Communication methods to be used.

Contingency and rescue plans.

If the lift is deemed a routine lift by categorisation above, the lift plans and risk assessment may

be generic. Generic lift plans and risk assessments shall state to which type of lifts they are

applicable.

All Lift Plans generic, specific or engineered shall be developed, reviewed and approved by

persons competent to do so as designated by the local Controlling Documents. For example:

routine or simple plans could be reviewed and approved by a Crane or Rigging Supervisor;

complicated plans by the Site Manager, Barge Engineer or Tool pusher and complex or

complicated Lift Plans by a qualified, specialist engineer.


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7.2 Lift Plan Categorisation

To encompass all types of lifts being conducted within Sakhalin Energy work sites, SEIC shall

adopt the scheme detailed below where the categorisation of lifts will take into account all types

of lifts including offshore operations and drilling works.

The lift plan categorisation is used to determine the controls that must be in place for conducting

a lift. Lift plan categories to be adopted shall be in the format as listed below.

1. Routine - Routine Crane Operations/Lifting Operation

2. Non-routine - Simple Lifting Operation

3. Non-routine - Complicated Lifting Operation

4. Non-routine - Complex Lifting Operation

In the interests of safety for each different category of lift, personnel conducting a lifting operation

shall ensure that a valid lift plan, risk assessment and toolbox talk is conducted and documented

prior to the lifting operation commencing.

The following charts detail the lifting operation categorisation and the process for lift planning.


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Lifting Operations Categorisation Flowchart

Requirement for lift identified

Appoint Competent Person(s) to plan, supervise and execute lift.

Assess operation for degree and nature of risk. Identify lift category. Implement control measures.

Categories Of Lift Control Measures (As applicable)

Routine

Routine Crane Operations/Lifting Operation

- Deck operations, boat transfers.

- Load with known and evaluated weight, shape

and centre of gravity.- Standard rigging arrangements.

Suitable environmental conditions.

Carried out by competent personnel e.g. Deck

Crew/Crane Op/Riggers.

Written procedures, Standing Instructions orWork Method Statement.

Generic Lifting Plan.

Toolbox Talk.

SEIC Cranes & Lifting Standard.

Non-Routine

Simple Lifting Operation

- Only one item of lifting equipment.

- Standard rigging arrangement, vertical lift.

- Stable, known weight with adequate lifting

points.

- Unrestricted area and access.

Carried out by competent personnel e.g.

Riggers, Deck Crew & others who have training

in hoisting & lifting/rigging skills.

Permit To Work and Lifting Operations

Certificate.Generic or Specific Lift Plan.

Toolbox Talk.


Complicated Lifting Operation- Lifting Personnel.

- Extended duration, e.g. More than 1 shift.

- Use of two or more items of lifting equipment

(Tandem Lifts).

- Within sensitive, difficult or restricted area.

Carried out by competent Riggers/Crane Op.

Specific Lifting Plan.

Permit To Work and Lifting Operations

Certificate.

Risk Assessment.

Toolbox Talk.



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Complex Lifting Operation

- Lifts over live plant.

- Unknown or difficult to estimate centre of

gravity.

- Use of two or more items of lifting equipment(Tandem Lifts).

- Environmental conditions liable to affect

operations.

- Non-standard rigging or equipment.

Carried out by competent Riggers/Crane Op

Impact/Hazard Study.

Method statement/Lifting Plan with engineering

input required.Permit To Work and Lifting Operations

Certificate. PTW Level 2 Risk Assessment.

Toolbox Talk.



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Lift Planning Flowchart

Identify lifting

requirement

Existing

Lift Plan?

Plan

Suitable?

Risk

acceptable

level?

Any

hazards IDd

Any

unforeseen

hazards?

Review Lift

Plan

STOPJOB

Carry out risk

assessment. Create

Lift Plan

Hold Pre-job

Toolbox Talk,Complete form

Identify measures

to reduce risk

Perform lifting

operation

Complete task,

archive lifting plan

Note: All lifting

plans shall becreated by a

competent personYes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

Does the PIC

deem the

hazards may be

safely overcome

using task based

riskassessment?

Yes

Yes

No

Identify lifting

requirement

Existing

Lift Plan?

Plan

Suitable?

Risk

acceptable

level?

Any

hazards IDd

Any

unforeseen

hazards?

Review Lift

Plan

STOPJOB

Carry out risk

assessment. Create

Lift Plan

Hold Pre-job

Toolbox Talk,Complete form

Identify measures

to reduce risk

Perform lifting

operation

Complete task,

archive lifting plan

Note: All lifting

plans shall becreated by a

competent personYes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

Does the PIC

deem the

hazards may be

safely overcome

using task based

riskassessment?

Yes

Yes

No


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risk and identify whether the hazard would be sufficiently contained, and if not, implement further

measures to make the task as safe as possible.

When all risks have been assessed as far as reasonably practical, the conclusion for the

complete lift should be determined as Low Risk. In cases where risks cannot be reduced further

than Medium Risk rating as termed in appendix 1, the lift should only proceed with adequate

supervision and control. Authorisation by management shall be sought if conducting a lift that is

termed greater than Low Risk.

As a guide, use the following interpretations for risk categorisation and control.

Low Risk The hazards should be sufficiently contained, and the lift should proceed after

all safety measures have been adopted as identified during the risk

assessment.

Medium Risk The task should only be undertaken with appropriate management authority,

after consultation with the assessment team and specialists if required. If

possible, review the method of work, and assess whether there can be a safer

way of doing the task to reduce the risks further.

High Risk Task shall not proceed. The method of work should be redefined or further

implement measures to reduce the risk to an acceptable level. The controls

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7.4 Pre-Lift Toolbox Talk

Prior to conducting lifting operations, the Person in Charge of a lift shall hold a toolbox talk with

all personnel assigned to carry out the lift. The Toolbox Talk will cover, though not be limited to

the following elements of the lift.

The planned Lift

Procedures to be adhered

Responsibilities of each crew member

Access and egress to job site

Possible hazards as identified in risk assessment and specific site risks

Tools and equipment required

Materials required

Work permits

Isolations, if required

Conflicting activities

Environmental issues

Contingency plans

PPE

All personnel involved in the lift shall sign the record of Toolbox Talk Form prior to the lift being

conducted. The signature of persons is confirmation of understanding of the lift to be conducted,

and their required involvement.

The Toolbox Talk Form in appendix 3, generated by the ISSOW system, is to be adopted by all

SEIC sites, unless a suitable alternative is in use.

The toolbox talk, held prior to the execution of a lifting operation shall consider all risks that will

be present during the lifting operation. The site toolbox talk / risk assessment form in appendix 3

is not a substitute for an engineered risk assessment, however site conditions may realize further

risks which need to be contained which the engineered assessment has not identified.

The PIC shall verify that the answers to the following 10 Questions For A Safe Lift are all

addressed by the toolbox talk.


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10 Questions for a Safe Lift

1. Is everyone in the working party aware of and do they fully understand the lifting and hoistingprocedures applicable to the lift?

2. Has everyone in the working party attended the toolbox talk?3. Has a pre-use inspection of the Lifting Equipment been carried out and are the Lifting

Accessories tagged or marked with:

Safe Working Load

A valid certification date or colour code

4. Are all safety devices working?

5. Does everyone in the working party know the Person-in-Charge of the lift and is everyone inthe working party competent and aware of his or her tasks?

6. Is the load safe to lift, e.g. not frozen to the ground or held by any means, free of potentialdropped objects including ice & snow?

7. If required, is there a current Lift Plan and JSA and does everybody in the working partyunderstand the job and precautions?

8. Does everyone in the working party know the environmental limits (e.g. maximumpermissible wind speed) for the lift?

9. Is the lift area controlled and is everyone in the working party clear if the load falls or swings?

10. Are signalling methods and communication agreed and clear to you?


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7.5 Emergency Recovery Procedures

Sufficiently detailed emergency recovery procedures shall be available onsite for each lifting

appliance and to ensure safe recovery in the event that a lift has to be aborted for any reason. All

personnel involved with the lifting operation will be briefed on the emergency procedures prior to

commencing operations.

The equipment manufacturer should provide adequate emergency recovery procedures however

if these are not available then suitable procedures should be written and reviewed by competent

persons.

Emergency recovery procedures are subject to review and approval by SEIC designated review

personnel prior to implementation.

7.6 ISSOW And Lifting OperationsWherever possible, lifting operations should be planned and assessed using the SEIC ISSOW

system. The use of this system has a number of benefits including the automatic generation of a

Toolbox Talk Form and Work Control Certificate for the task. The ISSOW system also creates a

Lifting Operations Certificate when a Lifting Operations Risk Assessment is performed. This

certificate describes the details of the task and ensures the Risk Assessment has identified the

appropriate hazards & controls for the planned operation. The LOC is reviewed and approved by

the appropriate ISSOW defined roles depending upon the category of lift.

An example of an ISSOW generated LOC is contained in appendix 4.


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8.0 Execution of Lifts

8.1 Crane Operations (Onshore)

Daily / Pre-Use Inspections

These inspections should be performed and documented by the competent operator prior to firstuse each day or shift the crane is used in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.The details and documenting of the inspection will be recorded in the equipment logbook inaccordance with RF regulations.

A sufficient handover between operators that work double shifts shall ensure that the operatorcoming on shift is aware of any irregularities relevant to crane in addition to maintenance workcarried out.

OperationsPrior to conducting a lifting operation, a lift plan and risk assessment will be available. The liftshall be communicated by means of a toolbox talk and using the risk assessment and plan, all

procedural and safety issues shall be addressed.

Before use, the crane operator shall:

Have read and understood the manufacturers operating instructions and safety rules, havebeen trained and licensed as appropriate by RosTekhNadzor authorities and have read andunderstood all decals and warnings on the device.

Inspect the crane as per the daily/pre-use inspection requirements and record the inspectionin the equipment logbook.

For mobile cranes check outrigger drift switches if applicable for the crane design.

Ensure that lifting equipment is within inspection and testing intervals by examination of the

periodic re-certification tags and documentation.

Perform a pre-operational check to demonstrate operational readiness. If controls do notoperate properly, the operator is responsible for notifying the supervisor. Repairs andadjustments should be made before operations begin and recorded in the crane logbook.Check all over-hoist and over-lower limit switches for correct operation.

Test the agreed communication system. Operation should stop immediately uponcommunication loss and should not continue until communication is restored.

For Mobile & Crawler cranes the following additional checks will be conducted:

o The crane will be uniformly level to 1% (unless manufacturer operating manual

states different limit).

o The crane will be of firm footing under tracks, or outriggers with wheels clear of

the ground. Only the manufacturers recommended out-rigger pads will be used.

o The outriggers will be fully extended as per manufacturers instructions.


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Before operations commence the job supervisor (PIC) shall ensure the following checkshave been conducted:

Assess the prevailing environmental conditions (e.g. wind, rain, lightning, snow, etc),as well as aspects of the load (e.g. sail area) before commencing operations. No liftingshould take place in poor visibility. A minimum ambient light level of 20 Lux is required underRF legislation.

Ensure that lifting accessories are within inspection and testing intervals by examination ofthe periodic re-certification tags and documentation.

Ensure the crane will not be loaded beyond the lifting capacity during operation.

Survey the area for applicable hazards such as:

o Overhead obstructions and high-voltage conductors,

o Electrocution Hazards

Ensure all necessary barriers and warning signs are erected to cordon off the work area asidentified in the work plan.

Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level machines are aware of the cranespresence and intended operations.

Ensure sufficient areas, free of obstacles and other hazards, have been designated as thelifting & landing zones.

Ensure the personnel involved in the lifting operation are equipped with the correct PersonnelProtective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with the lift plan and risk assessment.

For mobile crane operations the PIC should ensure the following additional checks havebeen conducted:

o The crane is suitably situated.

o All pre-checks on the crane have been completed and documented.

Nominate a suitably qualified and certified banksman for the operation.

Hold a toolbox talk with all personnel involved in the lifting operation to ensure everyone isaware of their task.

Ensure the load has sufficient tag lines to control the load.

The rigging use to lift a load will be suitable for that purpose. It is prohibited to hookadditional legs of multi-leg slings into each other. This is a major snagging hazard.

Check the load in case there are loose objects that could be at risk from falling. Check alsothat the load is not secured or frozen to the ground.

Ensure all persons maintain a safe distance from the load. In cases where a load is beinglifted to a maximum of 1000mm, it is permissible for the slinger to walk with the load.


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During Operations

The crane operator shall work under instruction from the banksman at all times unless thecrane operator deems it unsafe to do so, in which case all operations will cease until thesituation has been resolved.

The Crane Operator shall always be at the controls when the equipment prime mover of theLifting Appliance is running, with exception where a suitable risk assessment has beencarried out and it is deemed safe for the operator to leave the controls. The operator shallnever leave the crane controls whilst a load is suspended.

The crane operator shall ensure that the hook is directly over the load before raising on thehoist. It is not permitted to raise a load from the ground using the boom motion.

The crane operator shall raise the load no higher than 300mm and return the controls toneutral. This is to test brakes on the crane. It is prohibited to lift a load that cannot becontrolled by the crane.

The Crane Operator shall also have full control over the movement of the load.

If there is presence of lightning, lifting operations shall cease immediately. The crane boom

can act as a lightning conductor.

Loads that are termed as hazardous shall be marked in accordance with Russian Federationrules, and shall be segregated from other cargo.

The crane operator shall pay close attention to the RCI during blind lifts. Any change in loadconditions will indicate a problem with the load being lifted.

Lifts that shall be conducted under the direct control of the PIC include:

o Lifting Operation near overhead power lines

o Tandem Lifts

o Lifting over live plant or offices (Where lifting is to be conducted over offices, a

risk assessment must be carried out to determine whether the persons must be

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8.2 Crane Operations (Offshore)

Offshore crane operations bring additional risks and hazards due to space limitations and otherrig activities. The type of operations conducted can be categorized as follows:

Platform Lifts the load is handled and controlled solely by the platform equipment form onelocation to another on the platform.

Sea or boat lifts the load is moved to or from the platform from a boat or other platform, orthe lift is being conducted by using lifting accessories not directly located on the platform,e.g. lifting barge or DSV lifting operations. Wave motions applicable to the sea state duringsea or boats lifts create additional Dynamic Amplification Factors on the load and thereforecranes used for sea or boats lifts must have suitable systems fitted to allow for the additionaldynamic amplification factors.


These inspections should be performed and documented by the Qualified Operator prior to firstuse, each day or shift the crane is used in accordance with the platform procedures / cranemanufacturers recommendations. The details and documenting of the inspection will be recordedin the equipment logbook in accordance with RF regulations.

A sufficient handover between operators that work double shifts shall ensure that the operatorcoming on shift is aware of any irregularities relevant to crane, in addition to maintenance workcarried out.

Operations

Prior to conducting a lifting operation, a lift plan and risk assessment will be available. The liftshall be communicated by means of a toolbox talk and using the risk assessment and plan, allprocedural and safety issues shall be addressed.

Before use, the crane operator shall:

Have read and understood the manufacturers operating instructions and safety rules, havebeen trained and licensed and have read and understood all decals and warnings on thedevice.

Inspect the crane as per the daily/pre-use inspection requirements and record the inspectionin the equipment logbook.

Check with PIC that lifting equipment is within inspection and testing intervals by examinationof the periodic re-certification tags and documentation.

Perform a pre-operational check to demonstrate operational readiness. If controls do notoperate properly, the operator is responsible for notifying the supervisor. Repairs and

adjustments should be made before operations begin and recorded in the crane logbook.Check all over-hoist and over-lower limit switches for correct operation.


Prior to commencing a sea or boat lift the crane operator will set the crane Rated CapacityIndicator for the appropriate sea state conditions.


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Before operations commence the job supervisor (PIC) should ensure the followingchecks have been conducted:

All necessary permits to work have been raised.

Assess the prevailing environmental conditions (e.g. wind, rain, lightning, snow, etc), as wellas aspects of the device (e.g. sail area) before commencing operations. Crane shall not beoperated in wind conditions above that permissible by either the crane manufacturer or thelocal controlling documents, whichever is stricter.

Ensure that lifting accessories are within inspection and testing intervals by examination ofthe periodic re-certification tags and documentation.

Ensure the crane will not be loaded beyond the lifting capacity during operation. For supplyboat operations all load manifests have been supplied, analysed and verified.

Survey the area for applicable hazards such as:

o Drilling or other rig operations.

o Electrocution Hazards.

o Other Vessels in vicinity of supply boat.

Ensure all necessary barriers and warning signs are erected to cordon off the work area asidentified in the lift plan to ensure all persons maintain a safe distance from the load. Ifnecessary, announce operation over platform tannoy.

Ensure that operators of other cranes and worksites are aware of the cranes presence andintended operations.

Ensure sufficient areas, free of obstacles and other hazards, have been designated as thelifting & landing zones.

Ensure the personnel involved in the lifting operation are equipped with the correct Personnel

Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with platform police and additionally by the liftplan and risk assessment.

Nominate a suitably qualified and certified banksman for the operation.

Hold a toolbox talk with all personnel involved in the lifting operation to ensure everyone isaware of their task.

Ensure the load has sufficient tag lines to control the load and these tag lines are free ofknots.

The rigging and slinging of the load will be suitable for that purpose.

Check the load for potential loose objects that could be at risk from falling. Check also thatthe load is not secured by sea fastening or frozen to the deck.

Helicopter operations shall not coincide with the lift to be conducted. When there areimpending helicopter flights to the platform, the boom will be returned to rest. Only after thehelicopter has safely left the platform may the crane operation resume.

Ensure that allowable deck loadings are sufficient for the load being transferred.


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During Operations

The crane operator will work under instruction from the banksman at all times unless thecrane operator deems it unsafe to do so, in which case all operations will cease until thesituation has been resolved.

The Crane Operator shall always be at the controls when the equipment prime mover of theLifting Appliance is running, with exception where a suitable risk assessment has beencarried out and it is deemed safe for the operator to leave the controls. . The operator shallnever leave the crane controls whilst a load is suspended.

The crane operator shall ensure that the hook is directly over the load before raising on thehoist. It is not permitted to raise a load from the ground using the boom motion.

A pennant shall always be used to attach the load to the hook block. Only after careful liftplanning and risk assessment shall it be acceptable to connect the load directly to the hookblock.

All personnel must be clear of the load and must ensure safe egress from the load prior to

the lifting operation. The crane operator shall raise the load no higher than 300mm and return the controls to

neutral. This is to test brakes on the crane. It is prohibited to lift a load that cannot becontrolled by the crane.

The Crane Operator shall also have full control over the movement of the load.

For lifts to supply vessels, the load should travel over water for as long as possible beforeslewing over the vessel deck.

The hook shall be in the vertical at all times. It is not permissible to introduce side load in theboom.

For cargo transfers, the crane operator will maintain a clear communication link to the vesselmaster / vessel crew.

If there is presence of lightning, lifting operations should cease immediately. The crane boomwill act as a lightning conductor.

In case of boat lifts, only start the operation when the vessel is on location.

Loads that are termed as hazardous shall be marked in accordance with Russian Federationrules, and shall be segregated from other cargo.

The crane operator shall pay close attention to the RCI during blind lifts. Any change in loadconditions will indicate a problem with the load being lifted.

If the load becomes immersed in water for any reason, the crane operator must be awarethat the load may be significantly heavier than expected.

Lifts that shall be conducted under the direct control of the PIC include

o Tandem Lifts

o Lifting over live plant or offices/accommodation.


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8.3 Execution of Lifts - Sideboom Cranes


These inspections should be performed and documented by the competent operator prior to first

use, each day or shift the sideboom crane is used in accordance with the manufacturersrecommendations. The details and documenting of the inspection will be recorded in the cranelogbook in accordance with RF regulations.

Operations

Prior to conducting a lifting operation, or tubular handling operation, a lift plan and riskassessment will be available. The lift shall be communicated by means of a toolbox talk andusing the risk assessment and plan, all procedural and safety issues shall be addressed.

Before use, the operator shall:

Have read and understood the manufacturers operating instructions and safety rules, have

been trained and licensed to operate the crane model and have read and understood alldecals and warnings on the device.

Ensure that the crane is within inspection and testing intervals by examination of the periodicre-certification tags and documentation.

Inspect the sideboom crane as per the daily/pre-use inspection requirements and record theinspection in the equipment logbook.

Check all limit switches and drift switches, if applicable.

Perform a pre-operational check to demonstrate operational readiness. If controls do notoperate properly, the operator is responsible for notifying the supervisor. Repairs andadjustments should be made before operations begin. The operator should adhere to all tagsplaced on the controls.


Be familiar with any surfaces before driving.

Before operations commence the job supervisor (PIC) should ensure the following safetychecks have been conducted:

Assess the prevailing environmental conditions (e.g. wind, rain, lightning, snow, etc), as wellas aspects of the load (e.g. sail area) before commencing operations.

Ensure the Sideboom will not be loaded beyond its rated load (capacity) during operation.

Ensure all lifting accessories are certified and in good visual condition without defects.

Check the area for applicable hazards such as:

o Overhead obstructions and high-voltage conductors,

o Debris, bumps and loose obstructions, drop-offs, holes, ditches, open earth fills,obstructed path of travel, unstable footing, and other possible hazardousconditions.

o Electrocution Hazards


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Where lifting operations shall be conducted in the vicinity of overhead powerlines or otherelectrical hazards, advice should be sought by a competent electrical engineer.

Ensure the sideboom crane is not sited on a slope of greater inclination than permitted in theoperators manual. Also to ensure that the ground conditions are acceptable for the lift to be

conducted.

Ensure all necessary barriers and warning signs are erected to cordon off the work area.

Communicate the lift plan and risk assessment to all personnel involved in the liftingoperation by means of a toolbox talk.

Obtain the signatures of all persons involved in the lift to confirm their understanding of theirduties.

During operations:

Do not exceed the allowable side slope and grade while conducting a lift.

Maintain a minimum safe distance of 30m from electrical lines, apparatus, or any energized(exposed or insulated) parts unless pre-approved as part of the work specification.

The operator will remain at the controls during the period of operations.

Keep the chassis of the machine a safe distance from holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions,debris, concealed holes, and other potential hazards on the ground/surface.

Do not push or pull any object with the boom.

Never attempt to release jammed slings with the crane.

No part of the machine shall be any closer than 1m to any building or other structure.

Ensure good communication is maintained with the PIC and other operators as necessary.

Crane operator shall ensure that the load on the hook is always within the safe operationallimits of the crane.

Lifts will be conducted under the direct control of the PIC include

o Lifting Operation near overhead power lines

o Tandem Lifts

Visibility of the load shall be maintained at all times by PIC or authorized banksman.

No persons shall be allowed to walk under the load, or close to the load.

If a change in weather conditions (Weather such as snow, rain or lightning) develops duringthe lifting operation, it is the responsibility of the PIC to determine at what point the lift shouldbe suspended.


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8.4 Execution of Lifts Loose Lifting Equipment

This section covers the use of loose lifting equipment for lifting, lowering, traversing orsuspending a load in all SEIC work locations. Personnel using loose lifting equipment shall besuitably trained in the inspection and safe operating procedures of all loose lifting equipment. As

a minimum:

Persons shall be trained and certified as a competent Rigger by RosTekhNadzor authorities

Persons shall have adequate knowledge of the safe use of all loose lifting equipment

Persons shall understand the principles of tension in slings for rigging of loads.

Persons shall have adequate knowledge of inspecting loose lifting equipment to detectdefects where the rigging would be deemed unsafe for use.


Inspection of loose lifting equipment shall be performed by a qualified rigger / inspector, each

time prior to use, each day or shift it is used, in accordance with the manufacturers

recommendations. The details and documenting of the inspection will be recorded in the

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