Topps Well Service EHS Manual_2012

Environmental, Health & Safety Policy Manual

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2011 EH&S Policy Manual

Environmental, Health, & Safety Policy Manual

This Manual Includes:

2008 EH&S Safety Policy Manual w/ updates

2011 Emergency Response Plan

2011 Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)/ MSDS Program

2011 Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)

TOPPS WELL SERVICE Elaine Topaha-Silas (Owner) East Hwy 262 PO Box 467 Montezuma Creek, Utah 84534

CaroleneNew Stampa

CaroleneNew Stamp


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Acknowledgements and Disclaimer

This manual was developed and edited by Darin Begay for TOPPS Well Service Inc (TWS). Principal

Editors, authors, and support staff within TWS included: Elaine Topaha-Silas (Owner & President), and

Valdis Joe (Rig 3098 Operator). This manual shall supersede all previous versions of policies and procedure

provided by TWS.

A three-member peer review team provided technical review and advice during the preparation of the

manual. Much of the material presented in the manual was adapted from various publications developed by

Federal, State and Navajo Nation agencies for construction, operations, and maintenance in the Oil and Gas

Industry plus related fields. In many cases, pertinent text and illustrations were directly utilized within the

manual with permission. The photographs were primarily obtained from public sources. The following is a

list of agencies whose publications were extensively used in the preparation of this handbook:

Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency

Resolute Natural Resources

Navajo Nation Oils and Gas

Utah Petroleum Association's (UPA)

San Juan College: School of Energy

Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)

SafeLand USA Program

Occupational Safety and Hazard Association (OSHA)

ABC Fire and Safety, Cortez Co

Use of trade names, brand names, or drawings designating specific products is for reference purposes only

and does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by TWS, review team members, the Navajo

Nation, or any of the cooperative agencies/organizations. Information describing possible solutions to

problems and concerns, repairs, and emergency actions are intended for guidance only. The employee should

seek qualified professional help for a coherent understating of all OSHA regulated policies. Site-specific

plans, emergency actions, and repair procedures should be developed on a case-by-case basis; TWS, review

team members, the Navajo Nation, any of the cooperative agencies/organizations and references cited assume

no responsibility for the manner in which the contents of the Manual are used or interpreted, or the results

derived there from. Current OSHA regulations pertaining to the Oil and Gas Industry should take

precedence to information contained within this Manual.

The Emergency Response Plan is not intended to replace sound judgment. It is to be used as a guideline only

in responding to a well control emergency. Oil Drilling Related Emergencies require common sense and

professional judgment on the part of all personnel involved in the intervention. TOPPS Well Service cannot

and does not guarantee, warrant or represent the accuracy of or accept any responsibility for the use of any

information contained herein. No operation should be undertaken if it involves risk to personnel.

Modification to the emergency response plan and its actions may be necessary depending on the

circumstances of the event.

Accurate information is essential to an effective blowout intervention project. Recommendations are included

for the required information to be gathered both from the well site and from office records.

EARLY INTERVENTION IS CRITICAL!

Call at the earliest detection of ANY incident regarding well control.


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Table of Contents

1.0 EH&S POLICY INTRODUCTION................................................................................................. 17

1.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................. 17

1.2 COMPANY POLICY ............................................................................................................... 17

2.0 EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 19

2.1 RIG OPERATOR: ................................................................................................................... 19

2.2 DERRICK, FLOORHAND 1&2, PUSHER, SUPERVISOR: .......................................................... 19

3.0 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ......................................................................................................... 20

3.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION ...................................................................................................... 20

3.2 CLOTHING............................................................................................................................ 20

3.3 ELECTRICAL .......................................................................................................................... 20

3.4 EYE PROTECTION ................................................................................................................. 20

3.5 FIRE CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 20

3.6 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ........................................................................................................ 20

3.7 DRUG TESTING PROGRAM .................................................................................................. 21

3.8 GASOLINE ............................................................................................................................ 21

3.9 GUARDS ............................................................................................................................... 21

3.10 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS .................................................................................................. 22

3.11 HEARING CONSERVATION ................................................................................................ 22

3.12 HORSEPLAY ....................................................................................................................... 22

3.13 HOUSEKEEPING ................................................................................................................. 22

3.14 LADDER SAFETY (FALL PROTECTION) ................................................................................ 22

3.15 MATERIAL STORAGE ......................................................................................................... 22

3.16 OPERATION CHANGES ...................................................................................................... 23

3.17 PARTING FLANGES ............................................................................................................ 23

3.18 PROPER LIGHTING ............................................................................................................. 23

3.19 PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR .................................................................................................. 23

3.20 REPORTING PERSONAL INJURIES ...................................................................................... 23

3.21 SAFE WORK OPERATIONS ................................................................................................. 23

3.22 SAFETY HATS ..................................................................................................................... 23


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3.23 SEAT BELTS ........................................................................................................................ 23

3.24 SMOKING .......................................................................................................................... 23

3.25 TOOLS ................................................................................................................................ 23

4.0 SAFETY MEETING AND TRAINING ........................................................................................... 24

4.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 24

4.2 RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................ 24

4.3 TRAINING ............................................................................................................................ 24

5.0 TAILGATE SAFETY MEETINGS .................................................................................................. 26

5.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 26


6.0 JOB SITE SAFETY CHECKLIST .................................................................................................... 27

6.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 27

6.2 RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................................................................... 27

7.0 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS .................................................................................................. 28

8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY ........................................................................ 29

8.1 OPERATIONS GOALS ........................................................................................................... 29

8.2 COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 29

8.3 EVALUATION ....................................................................................................................... 29

9.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ............................................................................ 30

9.1 POLICY ................................................................................................................................. 30


9.3 PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................... 30

FOOT PROTECTION ............................................................................................................... 30

CLOTHING.............................................................................................................................. 30

HAND PROTECTION ............................................................................................................... 30

HEAD PROTECTION ............................................................................................................... 30

EYE AND FACE PROTECTION ................................................................................................. 30

HEARING PROTECTION ......................................................................................................... 31

FALL PROTECTION ................................................................................................................. 31

BACK SUPPORTS .................................................................................................................... 31

10.0 HAZARD COMMUNICATION .................................................................................................. 32


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10.1 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 32

10.2 CONTAINER LABELING ...................................................................................................... 32

10.3 LABEL SYSTEMS: COLORS, NUMBERS, AND SYMBOLS ...................................................... 33

10.4 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) ......................................................................... 33

10.5 CHEMICAL IDENTITY .......................................................................................................... 34

10.6 PHYSICAL HAZARDS ........................................................................................................... 34

10.7 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................. 35

10.8 REACTIVITY ........................................................................................................................ 35

10.9 HEALTH HAZARDS ............................................................................................................. 36

10.10 AVOID CHEMICAL EXPOSURES ........................................................................................ 36

10.11 PRECAUTIONS AND CONTROLS ...................................................................................... 36

10.12 PRACTICE CHEMICAL SAFETY .......................................................................................... 36

10.13 USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ................................................................ 37

10.14 BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES .................................................................................. 37

10.15 EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND TRAINING .................................................................... 37

10.16 NOTES ON TRAINING: ..................................................................................................... 38

10.17 HAZARDOUS NON-ROUTINE TASKS ................................................................................ 38

10.18 INFORMING CONTRACTORS ........................................................................................... 38

10.19 TRAINING RECORD FOR HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS ................................................... 40

10.20 HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL LIST .......................................................................................... 41

10.21 MSDS REQUEST FORM .................................................................................................... 42

11.0 ACCIDENT/ INCIDENT REPORTING POLICY ........................................................................... 43

11.1 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................... 43

11.2 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................................. 43

11.3 PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................... 43

11.4 TOPPS WELL SERVICE INC. INJURY AND ILLNESS .............................................................. 44

11.5 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WORKSITE OCCUPATIONAL INJURY AND ILLNESS .................. 44

11.6 TOPPS WELL SERVICE INC. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ............................................................... 45

12.0 DISCIPLINARY ACTION ........................................................................................................... 46

12.1 VERBAL WARNING ............................................................................................................ 46

12.2 WRITTEN WARNING .......................................................................................................... 46


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12.3 WRITTEN NOTICE OF SUSPENSION ................................................................................... 46

12.4 TERMINATION ................................................................................................................... 46

13.0 FIRST AID AND CPR ............................................................................................................... 47

13.1 PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................... 47

13.2 EMERGENCY TREATMENT ................................................................................................. 47

HEAVY BLEEDING .................................................................................................................. 47

BREATHING STOPPED ........................................................................................................... 47

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION.................................................................................. 48

SHOCK ................................................................................................................................... 48

BURNS ................................................................................................................................... 49

INSECT BITES ......................................................................................................................... 49

SNAKE BITES .......................................................................................................................... 49

HEAT EXHAUSTION ............................................................................................................... 50

HEAT STROKE ........................................................................................................................ 50

FROSTBIT ............................................................................................................................... 50

PLANT POISONING ................................................................................................................ 51

SWALLOWED POISONS ......................................................................................................... 51

INHALATION OF H2S, POISON GAS AND SMOKE .................................................................. 51

BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS (INFECTIOUS DISEASE) ............................................................ 51

14.0 HYDROGEN SULFIDE (H2S) SAFETY ....................................................................................... 52

14.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 52

14.2 SCOPE ................................................................................................................................ 52

14.3 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................................. 52

14.4 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................. 52

14.5 TOXICITY ............................................................................................................................ 52

14.6 GENERAL PROCEDURES .................................................................................................... 52

14.7 FIELD AND PLANT OPERATIONS ........................................................................................ 53

15.0 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION .................................................................................................. 54

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 54

SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 54

RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................................. 54


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15.1 RESPIRATORY USE ............................................................................................................. 54

15.2 SELECTION AND USE ......................................................................................................... 55

CANISTER TYPE GAS- ............................................................................................................. 55

CARTRIDGE TYPE RESPIRATOR .............................................................................................. 55

WORK MASKS ........................................................................................................................ 55

DUST RESPIRATOR................................................................................................................. 55

15.3 LIMITATIONS AND CAUTIONS FOR AIR SUPPLIED BREATHING EQUIPMENT ................... 55

15.4 INSPECTION ....................................................................................................................... 56

16.0 DRIVING SAFETY .................................................................................................................... 57

16.1 COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................ 57

16.2 EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................... 57

17.0 FIRE PREVENTION ................................................................................................................. 58

17.1 PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................... 58

18.0 FIRE PROTECTION.................................................................................................................. 60

18.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 60

18.2 FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT ................................................................... 60

18.3 CLASSIFICATION OF FIRES ................................................................................................. 60

19.0 TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION SAFETY ................................................................................ 61

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 61

SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 61

RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................................. 61

19.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ...................................................................................................... 61

19.2. TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION SAFETY ........................................................................... 61

GENERAL SURFACE AND UNDERGROUND CONSIDERATIONS .............................................. 61

ACCESS AND EGRESS ............................................................................................................. 62

19.3 PERSONNEL PROTECTION FROM SURFACE HAZARDS ...................................................... 62

19.4 HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE .............................................................................................. 62

19.5 WATER ACCUMULATION .................................................................................................. 63

19.6 STABILITY OF ADJACENT STRUCTURES ............................................................................. 63

19.7 LOOSE ROCK SOIL PROTECTION ........................................................................................ 63

19.8 INSPECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 63


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19.9 FALL PROTECTION ............................................................................................................. 64

19.10 CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL ................................................................................................. 64

DEFINITIONS- ........................................................................................................................ 64

SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM .............................................................................................. 64

20.0 ELECTRIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................... 65

POLICY ................................................................................................................................... 65

PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................................... 65

21.0 LOCKOUT/ TAGOUT POLICY .................................................................................................. 66

POLICY ................................................................................................................................... 66

SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 66

22.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM .................................................................................... 69

22.1 PROGRAM ......................................................................................................................... 69

22.2 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................... 69

22.3 REQUIREMENT .................................................................................................................. 70

22.4 OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................................... 70

22.6 SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE / OFFICIAL: ............................................................................... 70

22.7 AREA SUPERVISORS: ......................................................................................................... 71

22.8 ENTRY SUPERVISORS: ........................................................................................................ 71

22.9 TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE AND ENTRANTS ................................................ 71

22.10 TRAINING FREQUENCY .................................................................................................... 71

22.11 TRAINING CONTENT: ....................................................................................................... 71

22.12 INVENTORY ..................................................................................................................... 72

22.13 RECLASSIFICATION OF PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACES ...................................... 72

22.14 PERMIT REQUIRED SPACES ............................................................................................. 72

22.15 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 73

22.16 POSTING OF CONFINED SPACES ..................................................................................... 73

22.17 OTHER NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................. 73

22.18 ENTRY PROCEDURES: ...................................................................................................... 73

22.19 REVIEW OF ENTRY OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES ..................................................... 74

22.20 CONFINED SPACE EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................... 74

22.21 EVALUATION OF PERMIT SPACE CONDITIONS ............................................................... 74


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22.22 CONFINED SPACE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION .................................... 75

22.23 NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS REQUIRED ............................................................................ 75

22.24 MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS/CONTRACTORS ......................................................................... 75

22.25 RESCUE PLAN: ................................................................................................................. 76

22.26 RESCUE EQUIPMENT: ...................................................................................................... 76

22.27 RESCUE PRACTICE ........................................................................................................... 76

22.28 RESCUE PLAN AND ENTRY PERMIT ................................................................................. 76

22.29 OFFSITE RESCUE SERVICES .............................................................................................. 76

22.30 CONFINED SPACE EVALUATION FORM ............................................................................... 77

22.31 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT ....................................................................................... 79

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT ................................................................................................. 79

23.0 WELL SERVICING SAFETY....................................................................................................... 80

23.1 BASIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................... 80

UNIT FIRST AID KIT ................................................................................................................ 80

EYEWASH .............................................................................................................................. 80

BURN BLANKET ..................................................................................................................... 80

GERONIMO ............................................................................................................................ 80

FULL BODY HARNESS............................................................................................................. 80

LANYARDS ............................................................................................................................. 80

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ................................................................................... 81

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ............................................................................................................. 81

STATIC LINE ........................................................................................................................... 81

23.2 SWABBING OTHER WIRE LINE OPERATIONS .................................................................... 81

23.3 BLOW OUT PREVENTERS ................................................................................................... 82

23.4 PUMPING UNITS ............................................................................................................... 82

23.5 PUMPS ............................................................................................................................... 82

23.6 TANKS ................................................................................................................................ 83

23.7 RIG INSPECTION PROCEDURES ......................................................................................... 83

23.8 DERRICKS ........................................................................................................................... 83

23.9 DRILLINGS/ SANDLINES/ WINCHLINES .............................................................................. 85

23.10 HOISTING BLOCK ............................................................................................................. 85



23.11 WEIGHT INDICATORS ...................................................................................................... 85

23.12 DRAWWORKS .................................................................................................................. 85

23.13 TUBING/ ROD TONGS...................................................................................................... 86

23.14 POWER SWIVELS ............................................................................................................. 86

23.15 LADDERS, STAIRWAYS, RUNWAYS, FLOORS AND PLATFORMS ...................................... 86

23.16 OPERATORS STATION..................................................................................................... 87

23.17 TUBING BOARD/ ROD BASKET ........................................................................................ 87

24.0 HOT WORK PERMIT PROCEDURES ........................................................................................ 88

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 88

DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................... 88

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 88

24.1 HOT WORK OUTSIDE A DESIGNATED HOT WORK AREA ................................................... 88

24.2 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................... 89

24.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING HOT WORK PERMIT ................................................... 89

25.0 DRIVERS AUTHORIZATION ................................................................................................... 90

25.1 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................... 90

25.2 PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................... 90

26.0 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN ....................................................... 91

PURPOSE AND SCOPE ........................................................................................................... 91

26.1 DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY ..................................................................................... 91

26.2 WRITTEN EXPOSURE PLAN ................................................................................................ 91

26.3 EXPOSURE DETERMINATION PLAN ................................................................................... 91

26.4 METHOD OF COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................... 92

26.5 ENGINEERING & WORK PRACTICE CONTROLS.................................................................. 92

26.6 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ............................................................................... 92

26.7 HOUSEKEEPING ................................................................................................................. 92

26.8 WASTE HANDLING ............................................................................................................ 92

26.9 HEPATITIS B VACCINATION ............................................................................................... 93

26.10 POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION & FOLLOW-UP ............................................................... 93

26.11 FIRST AID CARE INCIDENT REPORTS ............................................................................... 94

26.12 MEDICAL RECORDS ......................................................................................................... 94



26.13 LABELS AND SIGNS .......................................................................................................... 94

26.14 INFORMATION AND TRAINING ....................................................................................... 94

26.15 AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS ............................................................................................. 95

26.16 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN ................................................. 96

27.0 HAZARDOUS WASTE AND OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE ( HAZWOPER) ........ 97

27.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 97

27.2 SCOPE ................................................................................................................................ 97

27.3 FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS LEVEL ............................................................................. 97

27.4 FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS LEVEL ............................................................................ 97

27.5 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TECHNICIAN ............................................................................... 97

27.6 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPECIALIST ................................................................................. 97

27.7 ON SCENE INCIDENT COMMANDER ................................................................................. 97

27.8 METHODS TO IDENTIFY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ........................................................... 97

27.9 POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN OPERATIONS INCLUDE: .................................... 98

27.10 EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ......................................................................... 98

ROUTES OF ENTRY ................................................................................................................ 98

TYPES OF EXPOSURES ........................................................................................................... 98

TYPES OF HEALTH EFFECTS ................................................................................................... 98

27.11 EMPLOYEE RESPONSE ACTIONS...................................................................................... 98

FIRST RESPONDER ACTIONS INCLUDE .................................................................................. 98

PERSONAL SAFETY................................................................................................................. 99

28.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (ERP) ................................................................................... 100

28.1 SHUTTING-IN THE WELL .................................................................................................. 100

WELL SHUT-IN PROCEDURES ............................................................................................... 100

WHILE DRILLING/ON BOTTOM ........................................................................................... 100

WHILE TRIPPING .................................................................................................................. 101

RESPONSE LEVELS ............................................................................................................... 101

28.2 LEVEL 1 ................................................................................................................................ 102

LEVEL 1 EVENT DEFINED ..................................................................................................... 102

LEVEL 1 RESPONSE .............................................................................................................. 102

LEVEL 1 CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................. 102



28.3 LEVEL 2 ................................................................................................................................ 103


LEVEL 2 RESPONSE .............................................................................................................. 103

LEVEL 2 CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................. 103

28.4 LEVEL 3 ................................................................................................................................ 104


LEVEL 3 RESPONSE .............................................................................................................. 105

28.5 IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTIONS FIELD ........................................................................... 106

28.6 INITIAL EVALUATION AND INFORMATION GATHERING ..................................................... 107

28.7 IMMEDIATE RESPONSE ACTIONS OFFICE ........................................................................ 107

28.8 INCIDENT COMMAND STRUCTURE (ICS) ORGANIZATION .................................................. 108

28.9 INTERIM ACTION PLANS...................................................................................................... 108

28.10 EVACUATION OF AREA POPULATION ............................................................................... 109

28.11 VOLUNTARY IGNITION ...................................................................................................... 109

28.12 RESPONSE METHODOLOGY OF WILD WELL CONTROL ..................................................... 110

28.13 TYPICAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 111

28.14 TYPICAL SUPPORT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... 111

28.15 SITE SAFETY PLAN ............................................................................................................. 112

28.16 HAZARD ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................... 112

28.17 H2S OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................. 113

28.18 COMMUNICATION/PR PLAN ............................................................................................. 113

28.19 RELIEF WELL CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................ 113

28.20 EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................ 115

29.0 SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURES PLAN (SPCC) ............................ 116

29.1 EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION .......................................................................... 117

29.2 SPILL PREVENTION .......................................................................................................... 118

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT .......................................................................... 118

29.3 EMPLOYEE TRAINING ...................................................................................................... 119

29.4 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INVENTORY ............................................................................ 119

29.5 SPILL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT ......................................................................................... 119

29.6 SPILL RESPONSE, FIRST AID EQUIPMENT AND FIRE ALARM LOCATION(S): .................... 120



29.7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN ........................................................................................ 120

29.8 RESPONSE ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR RELEASE .......................................... 120

29.9 EVACUATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................................ 121

29.10 SPILL CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL ..................................................................................... 121

29.11 REPORTING A RELEASE ................................................................................................. 121

29.12 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INVENTORY.......................................................................... 123

29.13 JOB LOCATION SET-UP (TYPICAL) .................................................................................. 124

SPILL REPORT FORM ................................................................................................................... 125

30.0 FLAME RESISTANT CLOTHING PROGRAM (FRC) ................................................................. 126

30.1 RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................ 126

30.2 PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................... 127

30.3 SYNTHETICS ..................................................................................................................... 127

30.4 BODY HARNESSES AND TRAFFIC VESTS .......................................................................... 127

30.5 PROVISION OF FR CLOTHING .......................................................................................... 128

30.6 FREQUENT EXPOSURES ................................................................................................... 128

30.7 REPLACEMENT OF FR CLOTHING .................................................................................... 128

30.8 CLOTHING ALLOWANCES ................................................................................................ 129

30.9 PERSONAL FR CLOTHING ................................................................................................ 129

31.0 GENERAL AND EMERGENCY RESCUE .................................................................................. 130

31.1 PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................... 130

31.2 PSYCHOLOGY ................................................................................................................... 131

31.3 BEHAVIOR ....................................................................................................................... 131

31.4 RESCUE PLAN .................................................................................................................. 132

31.5 THE APPRECIATION PROCESS ......................................................................................... 132

31.6 RESCUE BY PHASES ......................................................................................................... 133

PHASE 1RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEY ....................................................................... 134

PHASE 2ELIMINATION OF UTILITIES (RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROLS) .................... 134

PHASE 3PRIMARY SURFACE SEARCH AND RESCUE ......................................................... 134

PHASE 4EXPLORATION OF ALL VOIDS ............................................................................. 134

PHASE 5ACCESS BY SELECTED DEBRIS REMOVAL ........................................................... 134

PHASE 6TERMINATE BY GENERAL DEBRIS REMOVAL ..................................................... 134



31.7 LOCATION TECHNIQUES ................................................................................................. 135

LINE AND HAIL SEARCH ....................................................................................................... 135

HEARING A VICTIM .............................................................................................................. 136

CONTACT WITH VICTIM ...................................................................................................... 136

31.8 SAFETY IN TRAINING AND OPERATIONS ......................................................................... 137

31.9 BASIC PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................... 137

31.10 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SAFETY ........................................................................... 138

31.11 RESCUE/ SAFETY HARNESSES ........................................................................................ 138

31.12 RESCUE TECHNIQUES USING NO EQUIPMENT ............................................................. 138

31.13 RESCUE HANDLING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................. 138

SINGLE-RESCUER HUMAN CRUTCH .................................................................................... 139

PICK-A-BACK ........................................................................................................................ 139

FIREFIGHTERS CRAWL ........................................................................................................ 139

REMOVAL DOWN STAIRS METHOD .................................................................................... 140

HELPING A CASUALTY DOWN A LADDER ............................................................................ 140

TWO-RESCUER HUMAN CRUTCH ........................................................................................ 141

TWO-HANDED SEAT ............................................................................................................ 141

THREE-HANDED SEAT .......................................................................................................... 142

FOUR-HANDED SEAT ........................................................................................................... 142

THE FORE AND AFT METHOD.............................................................................................. 143

IMPROVISED SINGLE-POINT LOWER ................................................................................... 144

31.14 IMPROVISED .............................................................................................................. 144

32.0 EMPLOYEE SAFETY ORIENTATION ...................................................................................... 146

POLICY ................................................................................................................................. 146

PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................... 146

32.1 EXAMINATION ................................................................................................................. 146

A. PRODUCTION WITH SAFETY ........................................................................................... 146

B. THE ATTITUDE OF A SAFE WORKER ................................................................................ 146

C. TOPPS WELL SERVICE INC BELIEVES................................................................................ 147

D. DISCIPLINARY ACTION .................................................................................................... 147

E. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ............................................................................. 147



F. HARD HATS ...................................................................................................................... 147

G. EYE PROTECTION ............................................................................................................ 147

H. EAR PROTECTION (EAR MUFFS, PLUGS, ETC.) ................................................................ 147

I. SAFETY MEETINGS ............................................................................................................ 147

J. TAILGATE SAFETY MEETINGS ........................................................................................... 148

K. ACCIDENT AND INJURY CAUSES ...................................................................................... 148

L. REPORTING INJURY, ACCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES ...................................................... 148

M. CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................. 148



1.0 EH&S POLICY Introduction

1.1 SCOPE

Manual Content

This manual contains safety information and instructions for carrying out basic acceptable safety practices for TOPPS Well Service Inc.. It should not be assumed, however, that all basic safety practices for all facilities have been included in this manual. Common sense and experience must be applied when considering safety any specific work assignment.

1.2 COMPANY POLICY

The Operations Department recognizes its obligations to provide employees with reasonably safe healthful workplace. TOPPS Well Service Inc. will provide the human, physical, and financial resources necessary to meet this objective. We expect employees at all levels of TOPPS Well Service Inc. to use these resources to make our operations safe and healthful.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Promote safety on and off the job.

2. Implement the nine required minimum safety element required.

3. Implement fire and safety training programs.

4. Apply all Contracting Companys Safety Policy and Procedures to work days.

5. Endeavor to control occupational hazards by providing reasonably safe work environment.

6. Requires safety and tailgate meetings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The administration of TOPPS Well Service Inc.. The safety department will be responsible for upholding a reasonable level of safety performance.

2. Institute work practices, which reflect safe and efficient methods for accomplishing required tasks.

3. Educate and train our employees about job safety.

4. Endeavor to hold a Monthly Safety Meeting pertaining to job related activities.

5. Take minutes at routine Safety Meetings and any other meetings or training -sessions, which are directly related to the job.

6. Keep all documents as OSHA policy requires.

EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITIES:



1. Be expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner as prescribed.

2. Be expected to conduct them in a way that enhances their personal safety as well as the safety of their fellow workers.

3. Report workplace hazards and make suggestions for hazard control.

4. Be expected to cooperate and contribute toward the overall success of the Safety Program.

5. Report accidents/ incidents, near misses & spills to Supervisor and Company Representative as soon as in which it occurred.

6. Attend Safety Meetings/ Trainings unless specifically excused by his/ her Supervisor.

7. Contact his/ her Supervisor with any questions or concerns regarding Safety.

8. Provide positive feedback from company policy for possible changes.



2.0 EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

The following job classifications must meet the listed requirements for employment.

2.1 RIG OPERATOR:

1. Well Control Certification

2. SafeLand Core Compliance Training

3. Hydrogen Sulfide Safety- H2S

4. CPR/ First Aid

5. Respiratory Protection- S.C.B.A. (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)

6. Personal Protective Equipment- PPE

7. Hazard Communication

8. Hazardous Energy Control- Lockout/ Tagout

9. Confined Space Entry

10. Fire Protection- Fire Extinguishers

11. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response- HAZWOPER

12. CDL Class B Drivers License w/HAZMAT

2.2 DERRICK, FLOORHAND 1&2, PUSHER, SUPERVISOR:

1. Well Control Awareness Training

2. SafeLand Core Compliance Training

3. Hydrogen Sulfide Safety- H2S

4. CPR/First Aid

5. Respiratory Protection- S.C.B.A. (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)

6. Personal Protective Equipment- PPE

7. Hazard Communication

8. Hazardous Energy Control- Lockout/ Tagout

9. Confined Space Entry

10. Fire Protection- Fire Extinguishers

11. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response- HAZWOPER



3.0 GENERAL SAFETY RULES

3.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Each Supervisor is responsible for prevention for his/ her responsibility to train these employees in the safest and most efficient way to work. It is further their responsibility of each employee to correct or repot to their supervisor any unsafe conditions or practice which he/she may observe.

3.2 CLOTHING

All employees shall be clothed in a manner, which will not impair safety. A shirt and long pants shall be worn at all times. Ragged/ Loose fitting clothing and jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.) can catch on machinery and cause serious injury. Flame Resistant Clothing will be issued by TWS and shall be worn on job location by employee on site.

3.3 ELECTRICAL

Only qualified and designated employees shall work on electrical lines and equipment.

3.4 EYE PROTECTION

ANSI Z87 approved safety glasses, with side shields or other appropriate eye protection shall be worn at all times. Additional eye and face protection devices are required to be worn when grinding, buffing, welding, chipping, sawing, drilling, scrapping, pouring, chemicals, cutting wires, or when ever flying particles may cause eye injury.

3.5 FIRE CONTROL

It is not the intent of TOPPS Well Service Inc. to train employees as professional fire fighters. The roll of TOPPS Well Service Inc. in fire fighting is during incipient stage of the fire. And Incipient Stage Fire is defined as a Fire which is in the initial or beginning stages and which can be controlled or extinguished by portable extinguishers, or even small hose systems without the need for protective clothing or breathing apparatuses. Employees shall not fight fires that are beyond their training and the limitations of the available firefighting equipment. In the event of an emergency, if there is any doubt about your training of the capability of available equipment to safely control the fire emergency, call for professional trained fire fighters immediately, rather than attempt to control the fire.

3.6 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

Illegal Drugs (DOT Reg... Part 199.3 Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines, Phencyclidine (PCP): Including Alcoholic Beverages and Firearms. The use, possession, transportation, promotion, or sale of illegal drugs, controlled substances without a valid prescription, and/ or drug Paraphernalia by anyone while on company premises is absolutely prohibited. TOPPS Well Service Inc. employees who are found in violation of these prohibitions will not be allowed on Company Premises and may be referred to law enforcement Agencies for their actions.

The term Company Premises in this clause is used in the broadest sense and includes all land, property, buildings, structures, installations, boats, planes, cars, trucks and other means of conveyance owned by or leased by this company and all companies TOPPS Well Service Inc. do Business.



Entry into Company Premises constitutes consent to and recognition of the right of TOPPS Well Service Inc. and companies we are contracted to and authorized Representatives to search the person, vehicle, and other property of individuals or test this individual while on company premises. Such searches or testing may be initiated by TWS, Company Representatives and/ or a Medical Reviews Officer without prior announcement and will be conducted at such times and locations as deemed appropriate. Employees who refuse to cooperate with the search or testing will not be allowed on Company Premises.

Definition of Accidents- Incident Reportable under DOT Regulations, Part 191 involving gas pipeline facilities or liquefied natural gas facility, or an accident reportable under part 1195 involving hazardous liquid pipeline facilities.

Definition of Employee- any person who performs on a pipeline or liquefied natural gas facility in an operation, maintenance, or emergency response function regulation by DOT Regulation, Part 1992, 193, or 195 including applicants for employment.

Effective March 2, 1999 TOPPS Well Service Inc. put into effect a Drug Test Policy in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Rules and Regulations.

3.7 DRUG TESTING PROGRAM

TOPPS WELL SERVICE INC. SHALL REQUIRE ALL EMPLOYEES TO BE TESTED FOR USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE BY:

COMPLIANCE DRUG & ALCOHOL 343 E MAIN ST # 300 CORTEZ, CO 81321-3772 (970) 565-9515 THE PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS THAT RESULT FROM USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, THERE BY REDUCING FATALITIES, INJURIES, AND PROBATE DAMAGED. TOPPS WELL SERVICE INC. WILL NOTIFY EACH APPLICANT OF TEST RESULT IF REQUIRED WITHIN 60 DAYS. A MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER (MRO) PHYSICIAN (MD/DO) FAMILIAR WITH DRUGS WILL DO TESTING. THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE A DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES AND WILL TRAIN SUPERVISORS IN EARLY DETECTION OF DRUG ABUSE. THIS RULE DOES NOT REQUIRE TOPPS WELL SERVICE INC. TO PROVIDE A REHABILITATION PROGRAM. TOPPS Well Service Inc. will take whatever steps it deems necessary to insure that involvement with drugs on the part of our employees working on Companies Premises or with company personnel does not create a presence of drug-related problems in the workplace.

3.8 GASOLINE

Gasoline shall not be used as a washing or cleaning fluid, when cleaning solvent is required, use a safety solvent.

3.9 GUARDS

Guards shall not be removed while equipment is operating and must be in place before start up.



3.10 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

Personal Protective Equipment as outline in the material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or by supervisor in charge must be worn by employees when handling hazardous Chemicals.

3.11 HEARING CONSERVATION

All personnel working in high- noise level areas are required to wear hearing Protection.

3.12 HORSEPLAY

Horseplay such as wrestling, rock throwing etc. can be dangerous and is prohibited.

3.13 HOUSEKEEPING

Good housekeeping is an aide to safety. All employees shall keep tools, equipment, and areas clean and orderly. Trash, oil spills, etc. must be cleaned as soon as possible.

3.14 LADDER SAFETY (FALL PROTECTION)

Fall Protection usage is a vital part for any Ladder Usage. Work with, on or around ladders greatly increases the risk of injury. Ladder safety should begin with the following factors:

1. Proper Footing (Nonskid feet and stable base)

2. Good top support

3. Rungs clear of nay hazardous condition

4. All carried loads securely balanced

5. To prevent slippage of ladder and dropping of materials

6. Have a spotter to ensure ladder does not slip

7. Use fall protection equipment at heights above 6 ft

8. Do not overreach for objects

Approved Full Body Harness and lanyards with shock absorber shall be worn by employees working at unprotected level excess of 6 (six) feet above ground level. Unprotected levels are defined as these levels without guard rails, landing, cages, etc. Full Body Harness and lanyard shall be carefully inspected before each use and replaced necessarily.

3.15 MATERIAL STORAGE

Material should be stored in a safe and orderly fashion. Waste material shall be removed at once and properly disposed.



3.16 OPERATION CHANGES

Operational Changes (i.e. start or stop compressors, open or close valves, change fluid level in Vessels) shall be performed under the direction of the Operator or Supervisor in charge, except in emergencies.

3.17 PARTING FLANGES

The internal pressure on any fitting to be un-flanged or unscrewed from a piping system, vessels, pumps, Christmas trees, well heads, etc, shall be equalized to atmospheric pressure before starting such un-flanged or unscrewing operation. Hen ever opening flanges first loosen studs, wedge the flange open to vent of drain, and then finally remove the studs. Always use proper eye protection and clothing during any procedure.

3.18 PROPER LIGHTING

Proper lighting is safe lighting. Lenses, covers and reflectors shall be kept clean and in good condition.

3.19 PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

Z89.1 or .2 approved safety footwear is required to be worn by personnel at field location.

3.20 REPORTING PERSONAL INJURIES

All on the job personal injuries and accidents even of minor nature must be reported to the Supervisor immediately, but no later than the end of a shift in which the injury occurred as Detailed in Section 5.0 of this manual. An accident injury investigation must be completed within 24 hours.

3.21 SAFE WORK OPERATIONS

Supervisors shall plan the work, observe whether employees are working safely, and give appropriate instruction if employees are not working in a safe manner.

3.22 SAFETY HATS

MSA Class B Safety Hats are required to be worn by all personnel and visitors at all times except when in vehicles or office facilities.

3.23 SEAT BELTS

While driving TOPPS Well Service Inc. automotive equipment seat belts are required to be worn at all times by drivers and passengers, if the vehicles are so equipped.

3.24 SMOKING

Smoking is prohibited within 100 ft of any oil or gas installation except in posted or designated areas.

3.25 TOOLS

Only tools in good working conditions and design for the particular job being performed shall be used.



4.0 SAFETY MEETING AND TRAINING

4.1 GENERAL

Safety meetings will be held monthly, and Safety Trainings will be held occasionally. Safety Representative, Safety Professional, and occasional employees will conduct these meetings and trainings.

4.2 RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees Responsibility:

Attend all Safety Meetings and Trainings; conduct a meeting when asked to.

Supervisors Responsibility:

Attend all Meetings and Trainings, conduct meetings occasionally and insure employees are implementing safety trainings on the job.

Safety Representatives Responsibility:

Hold Monthly Safety Meetings that will education and train employees regarding job safety, keep attendance record of each employee, provide trainings to insure that all employees understand safety rules, and keep documents on all Meeting and Training.

4.3 TRAINING

The safety representative is responsible for the Employee Training Program. He will ensure that

all elements specified below are carried out. Prior to starting work each new employee of

TOPPS Well Service Inc. will attend a health and safety orientation and will receive information

and training on the following:

1 An overview of the requirements contained in the Hazard Communication Program.

2 Chemicals present in their workplace operations

3 Location and availability of our written hazard communication program,

4 Physical and health effects of the hazardous chemicals.

5 Methods and observation techniques used to determine the presence or release of

hazardous chemicals in the work area.

6 How to lessen or prevent exposure to these hazardous chemicals through usage of

control/work practices and personal protective equipment.

7 Steps ACCURATE TILE INSTALLERS, INC. has taken to lessen or prevent exposure to these

chemicals.

8 Emergency procedures to follow if they are exposed to these chemicals.

9 How to read labels and review MSDS's to obtain appropriate hazard information.

10 An overview of the Fall Protection Program and Personal Protective Equipment

Program.



Prior to a new chemical hazard being introduced into any section of this company, each

employee of that section will be given information as outlined above. The supervisor is

responsible for ensuring that MSDSs on the new chemicals are available.

It is the policy of TOPPS Well Service Inc. that the first consideration in the performance of work

shall be the protection, safety and health of all employees. The company has developed these

programs to ensure that all employees receive adequate information relevant to the possible

hazards and dangers that may be involved with the company's operations and processes.

After attending appropriate training, each employee will sign a form to verify that they received

and understood the training, procedures and policies provided by TOPPS Well Service Inc.



5.0 TAILGATE SAFETY MEETINGS

5.1 GENERAL

Tailgate Safety Meetings is to be held at the job site before any crew begins work. The meeting will include a briefing on the job(s) to be performed; safety equipment is to be used, etc.



Be familiar with every job you are asked to perform by asking question, no question is too dumb, and be sure you have the correct tools and equipment required. If you are unsure about the equipment do not execute job.

Each employee is encouraged to give one tailgate meeting per month or rotate as appropriate.


Brief employees on the job(s) they will be performing. Never assume they know it all. Complete a tailgate meeting form and return it to Administration. Supervisor will check with contract safety to assure all safety requirements and monitors are inspected up, per OSHA on shore operations requirements.


Ensure employees are documenting tailgate meetings.



6.0 JOB SITE SAFETY CHECKLIST

6.1 GENERAL

Job Site Safety Checklist shall be completed daily by each crew before, they begin their work. Every crew should have a checklist in their vehicle and turned into office at the end of their work day. Each crew shall inspect the job site for health and safety hazards. Any unsafe conditions should be corrected before work continues.

6.2 RESPONSIBILITY


Complete Job Site Safety Checklist daily before starting on a job. Report any unsafe conditions when possible.


Help employees correct unsafe conditions when possible, and make sure employees are working on job sites where no health or safety hazards exist.


Report unsafe conditions and maintain a copy of the document at the office.



7.0 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

TOPPS Well Service Inc. operations shall be supported by emergency action plans, which are preplanned responses to emergencies, which may develop during operations that pose higher than normal risks of fire, explosion, or release of hazardous materials. The plan should be reviewed and updated periodically. The plan include but not limited to:

1. Accounting for all TOPPS Well Service Inc. employees by Immediate Supervisor.

2. Immediate Supervisor shall assign emergency duties.

3. Notification of:

4. TOPPS Well Service Inc. Office

5. TOPPS Well Service Inc. Office will then notify the Regulatory Agencies.

6. Securing outside services and resources and recourses (mutual aid).

7. Training in Emergency Preparedness.

Employee compliance is a condition of employment. All employees are expected to comply fully and promptly with instruction under the authority of this program; failure to do so can result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

For additional information see EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN



8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

TOPPS Well Service Inc. is committed to the continuous improvement of environmental, health and safety performance to help achieve the greatest benefit for the employees and community. It is our policy to meet and/or surpass all applicable local and Navajo Tribal environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, and to facilitate full and open discussion to address responsible standards and practices where laws and regulations do not exist.

8.1 OPERATIONS GOALS

1. Incorporate environmental, health and safety procedures into our core business. 2. Formulate environmental, health and safety components into existing operations and in

the planning, design and construction of new business and decision processes. 3. Institute a system for entire employee involvement in environmental, health and safety

processes.

8.2 COMMUNICATIONS

1. Promote environmental, health and safety awareness among customers and in the communities where we operate.

2. Provide environmental, health and safety training and promote awareness among all employees.

3. Cooperate and coordinate, in the spirit of partnership, with local, state, tribal and federal authorities and other stakeholders on environmental, health and safety matters and incidents.

8.3 EVALUATION

1. Incorporate significant environmental, health and safety performance metrics into our existing employee review procedure. Include the achievement of high environmental, health and safety standards of excellence as a component of the performance review process for each employee.

2. Perform environmental, health and safety process assessments and independent compliance audits and implement corrective action. Perform evaluations of incidents and near misses through formal investigation including the identification of basic and root causes and steps to prevent reoccurrence of a similar event.

3. Assess environmental, health and safety risks of existing operations, new business ventures and acquisitions.

4. Each employee is responsible for compliance with this policy and for implementing the policy within his or her area of responsibility.



9.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

9.1 POLICY

Appropriate clothing and all employees, subcontractors, visitors and vendors shall wear personal protective equipment. Those individuals who do not abide by TOPPS Well Service Inc. PPE requirement policy shall not be allowed on the work site. All employees shall be responsible for the enforcement of this policy.


The company is responsible for ensuring that employees are provided with personal protective equipment. This equipment shall be provided to protect the employees health. When used, the equipment must be suited for the purpose intended. It is the responsibility of all supervisors to see that their employees abide by the personal protective program. (Company will not provide steel-toe boots, daily work gloves and clothing)

9.3 PROCEDURES

FOOT PROTECTION

Steel-toed footwear with oil resistant soles is mandatory. Safety-toed footwear shall meet ANSI.1 requirements.

CLOTHING

All employees must wear a sleeved shirt and full-length trousers while on the job site with company provided Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC). The preferred fabrics are cotton or wool. Sleeveless shirts, tank tops, muscle shirts, mesh material are prohibited. For further information on the FRC see Flame Resistant Clothing Program.

HAND PROTECTION

Appropriate hand protection, as required by the specific task, shall be worn. Examples of appropriate hand protection include:

1. Leather or leather palm gloves when handling wire rope and barbwire.

2. Impervious gloves when handling acids, caustic, etc.

3. Cloth gloves for daily work.

HEAD PROTECTION

All TOPPS Well Service Inc. employees shall wear approved company hard hats meeting ANSI Z89.1 requirements in all working areas except in designated areas, offices or when employee is riding in an enclosed vehicle.

EYE AND FACE PROTECTION

1. Spectacle type safety glasses meeting the ANSI Z87.1-1989 shall be worn in all working areas except offices.



2. Splash-proof chemical goggles and face shields shall be worn when handling hazardous chemicals, liquids, powders, or vapors.

3. Safety glasses and face shields shall be worn when performing tasks such as chipping, grinding, using a jackhammer, etc.

4. Shaded lenses shall be worn when flame cutting or welding.

HEARING PROTECTION

Hearing Protection shall be worn in areas with high noise level above 82 dB. TOPPS Well Service Inc. shall identify those areas with high noise levels. Hearing Protection must meet ANSI Z24.22 standards.

FALL PROTECTION

Employees shall be required to use appropriate fall protection in those circumstances where employees are exposed to falls over six feet. This does not apply to normal work platforms equipped with standard hand rails and toe boards. Full body harnesses and lanyards must be inspected prior to use and must be removed from service if a fall occurs while they are in use.

BACK SUPPORTS

Back supports will be recommended in any push, and lift situations. Especially when lifting objects in excess of 50 lbs.



10.0 HAZARD COMMUNICATION

10.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

TOPPS WELL SERVICE, INC. is committed to the prevention of hazardous material and chemical

incidents that could result in injury and/or illness to any employee or visitor. TOPPS will spare

no effort in providing a safe and healthful work environment for employees and all levels of

supervision will be accountable for the safety of those employees under their direction.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard

(29 CFR 1910.1200) is based on the simple concept that employees have both a need and a

right to know the identities and hazards of any chemicals they work with during the course of

their employment. Employees also need to know what protective measures are available to

prevent chemical exposures and how to avoid adverse health effects.

This is our written Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) / Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Program. Copies of this program will be available on job location and at TOPPS WELL SERVICE,

INC. office for review by any interested employees. We will meet the requirements of OSHAs

Hazard Communication standard as follows:

10.2 CONTAINER LABELING

All Employees will verify that all product containers kept onsite will clearly list contents on the

label:

The identity of the chemical

The name and address of the chemical manufacturer or distributor

Emergency phone numbers

Warnings about the chemicals specific physical and health hazards

Signal words such as - DANGER, CAUTION, or WARNING

Procedures, protective clothing, and equipment needed to work safely with the chemical

First aid instructions

Special instructions concerning children

Valuable information is found on labels. Always read the label before container movement,

handling, or opening.

It is the policy of TOPPS WELL SERVICE, INC. that no container will be released for use unless it

has a complete label. Field Operations Supervisor will ensure that secondary containers, such

as spray bottles, have complete labels. Either (1) a copy of the original manufacturers label will

be made and placed on the secondary container, or (2) the minimal information bulleted above

will be placed on the container in permanent ink.



If a chemical is removed from its original container, the employee must label it with one of

the following label systems

10.3 LABEL SYSTEMS: COLORS, NUMBERS, AND SYMBOLS

The hazard warnings on chemical labels can appear in words, colors, numbers, or symbols.

These words may give warnings about the chemical:

Carcinogen (causes cancer) Irritant (irritates the skin or eyes) Corrosive (burns the skin or eyes)

Signal words may tell how dangerous the chemical is:

DANGER = can cause immediate serious injury or death WARNING = can cause moderate injury or death CAUTION = can cause relatively minor injury

Labels can use color to show the type of hazard:

RED = Fire Hazard BLUE = Health Hazard YELLOW = Reactivity Hazard WHITE = Special hazard or protective equipment is

required

Numbers can be used along with colors to show the degree of a hazard:

4 = Extreme hazard

3 = Serious hazard

2 = Moderate hazard

1 = Slight hazard

0 = Minimal hazard

Additional information on a particular chemical can be found on the

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

10.4 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

Copies of MSDSs for all hazardous chemicals to which employees of this company may be

exposed will be kept at the job location and at TOPPS WELL SERVICE, INC. office. Employees are

encouraged to look-up MSDSs for the chemicals they use. MSDSs will be available to all

employees during all shifts. If an MSDS is missing, or if a new product arrives without an MSDS,

immediately inform Field Operations Supervisor and Safety Personnel so they can call the

supplier or manufacturer.



The MSDS is an important right-to-know tool. It contains detailed chemical and safety

information. Each chemical in the workplace must have an MSDS that identifies:

The chemical

The chemicals hazard or hazards

The conditions that make it most hazardous

How to protect yourself, other people, and the environment from its hazards

What to do in an emergency involving the chemical.

MSDSs are written and distributed by the chemical manufacturers or importers. They are sent

with the initial shipment of the chemical.

An MSDS contains the information needed to work safely with a chemical. Employees shall

review and become familiar with key terms found on an MSDS

10.5 CHEMICAL IDENTITY

The MSDS tells you what the chemical is, including:

Common and chemical names Names of any hazardous ingredients Name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or

other firm that provided the MSDS so additional information can be obtained or they can be contacted in an emergency.

Also found on the MSDS is a measure of how much of the chemical you can be exposed to

without damaging your health. This may be:

Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), the maximum air contaminant a person can be exposed to on a repeated basis without developing adverse effects, as specified by OSHA regulations; or,

Threshold Limit Value (TLV), the daily air concentration in which the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) believes persons may be exposed to without adverse effect.

10.6 PHYSICAL HAZARDS

The MSDS tells you if a chemical will:

Catch fire Explode React dangerouslyif exposed to air, water, or other chemicals, and what conditions and

substances to keep it away from.

Information alerting you to fire and explosion hazards may include:



Flash point: Minimum temperature at which a flammable liquid's vapor could catch fire if it comes in contact with a spark or other ignition source. Lower numbers mean a greater fire hazard.

Upper and lower flammable or explosive limits (UFL, LFL, UEL, LEL): Minimum and maximum amounts of vapor in the air that could catch fire or explode if they contact an ignition source.

10.7 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The MSDS lists many chemical properties on how a chemical will behave under different

conditions.

Normal appearance and odor: Characteristics helpful in recognizing the chemical.

Boiling point: Temperature at which a liquid boils or changes to a vapor.

Melting point/fr

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