Energy Isolation

Section 2 Subsection 7

POLICY
A process must be in place to conduct Energy Isolations.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that, prior to working on equipment or systems, all
energy sources are isolated, any stored energy is safely released or adequately controlled
and equipment or systems are safely de-isolated.

SCOPE
This policy covers all personnel, inclusive of Third Party and Service Providers, who work at
Company installations and facilities.

REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General
All personnel conducting Energy Isolations must have completed appropriate Energy
Isolation training.
The Responsible Person (RP), Competent Person (CP) and Person Performing the Work
(PPW) may be a company employee, Service Provider or Third Party person.
There are 3 levels of Energy Isolation:

Level 1 - Area Authority Energy Isolation

Level 2 - Craft Specific Energy Isolation

Level 3 - Individual Energy Isolation

Where different tasks require the same isolation source, a separate Isolation Certificate,
padlock and/or tag is required for each task.
Energy sources, which include mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and kinetic
energy, are defined in HQS-HSE-PP-01 Energy Sources policy.
The identification of energy sources must consider:

Other equipment or systems:

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In close proximity which contain or may contain stored energy

Which may affect, or be affected by, the work

Trapped or stored energy and the safe method of release

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Where stored energy must be released from equipment or systems, the consequences of
doing so must be fully understood, effectively controlled and documented in a written
procedure and/or included in the Risk Assessment.
When connecting or installing equipment into pressurized systems, for example connecting
equipment such as power slips or casing tongs into a central hydraulic system, the Area
Authority must ensure the equipment will not operate unintentionally when the power supply
is applied.
When de-isolating or re-energizing equipment, there must be a clear understanding of
stored commands, the fail-safe position, and the reset and/or re-start sequence upon reenergizing equipment and systems with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or similar
memory function.
4.1.1

Try To Operate

The Responsible Person (RP), Competent Person (CP) and the Person Performing Work
(PPW) must all be present and verify the effectiveness of the Energy Isolation by following
the Try to Operate process from all control points when:

Performing initial Energy Isolation

Re-isolating following function testing

Restarting work on equipment previously in Long Term Isolation

The on-coming and off-going RP and PPW must Try to Operate from all control points
when work is handed over.
The PPW must Try to Operate from all control points on return to the worksite when
physical lock out has not been possible.
Consider applications where systems or equipment may be in manual or auto mode, may
start on a pressure or temperature sensor or can be remotely operated.

4.2 Energy Isolation Hierarchy of Control

The Hierarchy of Control must always be considered when Energy Isolation is required, for
example physically disconnecting equipment from an energy source is preferable to locking
out the breaker. Locking out the breaker is preferable to a Tag Out label.
4.2.1

Electrical Isolation Hierarchy

Physically Disconnect - equipment or tool is removed from all energy sources. For
example, an appliance is unplugged from an electrical socket or disconnected from an
air supply.

Lock Out - energy sources are isolated from the equipment or system, physically locked
out (e.g. with a padlock) and tagged.

Tag Out - energy sources are isolated from the equipment or system and tagged.

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4.2.2

Mechanical Isolation Hierarchy

Physically Disconnect or Separate for example by using blanks or spades in pipework.

Double Block and Bleed for example double valve isolations and the de-energized part
of the circuit is vented to atmosphere and continuously monitored.

Double Valve isolation.

Single Valve isolation.

Valves locked and tagged.

Valves tagged.

4.2.3

Coffer Dam and Hull Penetration Isolation

Certain activities require the installation of a coffer dam on the hull or external blanks fitted
to sea chest intakes and other hull penetrations.
Coffer dams and external blanks and plugs fitted to hull openings are considered Level 1
Energy Isolations and the requirements for Level 1 Energy Isolations must be met.
Each coffer dam, blank or plug must:

Have a separate Energy Isolation Certificate, lock and/or tag

Be clearly and individually marked such that the reference markings are clearly visible to
divers and/or ROV

The reference marking must be used in the PTW, Energy Isolation Certificate, WRA, MRSP
and any communications such that it is clear which isolation is under consideration.

4.3 Levels of Energy Isolation

There are 3 levels of Energy Isolation:

Level 1 and 2 Isolations must be conducted by a Competent Person.

Level 3 Isolations must be conducted by a person that has been formally trained in the
use of the equipment being worked on.

4.3.1

Level 1 Area Authority Energy Isolation

Level 1 (L1) Energy Isolations must be used when:

Other equipment, systems or operations may be affected by the Energy Isolation.

The isolation is required as a control in a PTW.

The OIM stipulates a L1 isolation at the Control of Work Planning meeting.

An Isolation Certificate is required for a L1 Energy Isolation.

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4.3.2

Level 2 Craft Specific Energy Isolation

Level 2 (L2) Energy Isolations may be used when:

The PPW is the Competent Person authorized to isolate the system being worked on.

The OIM approves the work and stipulates a L2 isolation at the Control of Work Planning
meeting.

An Isolation Certificate is required for a L2 Energy Isolation.

4.3.3

Level 3 Individual Energy Isolation

Level 3 (L3) Energy Isolations are done by the Person Performing Work and there is a very
low likelihood of unplanned energy release.
L3 Isolations:

Must only be used on equipment that has a single point of operation that remains in the
line of sight and within sole control of the Person Performing Work for the full duration of
the task.

Must not be used if guards must be removed or safety devices disabled.

Must not be handed over.

Do not require to be locked out, tagged out or documented on an Energy Isolation

Certificate.

Examples where L3 isolations may be appropriate include:

Changing a drill bit on a pedestal drill

Adjusting the tool holder on a lathe

Changing shaker screens

Connecting / disconnecting air hoses

Changing the socket on an air operated impact driver

4.3.4

L1 and L2 Requirements

An OIM approved list of Competent Persons to perform L1 and L2 Energy Isolations must
be displayed at the Control of Work Center. This list must include the persons name,
position and the systems the person is authorized to isolate.
The OIM must approve all work requiring L1 or L2 isolation at the Control of Work Planning
meeting.
Personnel conducting L1 and L2 isolations must be authorized to do so by the OIM.

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In addition to the CP Department lock and tag, all personnel involved in work requiring a L1
or L2 isolation must have a personal lock (or personal tag where tag out only is used) on
each isolation point or on a lock box (refer to section 4.5).
A written procedure including the steps required to conduct and verify the effectiveness of
the isolation and de-isolation, for example a Mandatory / Rig Specific Procedure (MRSP /
RSP) RMS procedure or Service Provider specific procedure, and appropriate level of risk
assessment is required for all L1 and L2 Energy Isolations.
The written procedure must include:

The Level of Energy Isolation required (L1 or L2)

Identification of any auto, remote or pressure or temperature start function

The method of:

Energy Isolation (utilizing hierarchy of control)

Verifying any stored energy is released

An as-built drawing, diagram or schematic clearly indicating:

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The equipment being worked on

All points of Energy Isolation

All points for Try To Operate

Verification of any stored commands, fail-safe positions, reset and / or re-start sequence
or indexing upon re-energizing equipment and systems with a Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC).

The isolation requirements for L1 and L2 isolations are the same in that the physical lock
out/tag out requirements do not differ. The difference is that Area Authority approval is
required for L1.

4.4 Energy Isolation Processes

The steps below describe the Energy Isolation processes.
The relevant Area Authority proposes the work at the Control of Work Planning meeting.
If the OIM approves the work, he determines if L1 or L2 isolation is necessary.
4.4.1

L1 Isolation Process

1.

The OIM assigns an Area Authority for the Energy Isolation and delegates his
authority to the assigned Area Authority to approve the Energy Isolation. The OIM
may elect to act as Area Authority for certain activities. In the unlikely event that the
Area Authority, RP and CP are proposed to be the same person the OIM must
approve through Control of Work and record on the Control of Work Log.

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2.

The Area Authority assigns an appropriate RP and CP.

3.

The CP and RP review the written procedure and system schematic and identify:
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The energy sources that must be isolated

The method of isolation using hierarchy of controls

The method of releasing stored energy

The means of starting or energizing the equipment including remote, auto and
pressure activated

4.

The RP ensures the relevant sections of the Energy Isolation Certificate are
completed.

5.

Area Authority approves the Energy Isolation Certificate.

6.

CP conducts isolations.

7.

CP applies department locks and isolation tags. RP applies a personal padlock (or
personal tag where tag out only is used) on every point of isolation unless a lock box
is used.

8.

Where additional personnel will be involved in the task the CP must utilize multihasps or a lock box. Where a lock box is used the CP must place the key to each
department lock into the lock box that will be used on the task. The CP and RP
attach a personal padlock to the multi-hasp or lock box and retain the key.

9.

The CP, RP, PPW work together to release any stored energy in a controlled
manner.

10.

The CP, RP, PPW must be present and Try to Operate from all control points.

11.

PPW ensures all persons involved in the task must have a personal lock (or personal
tag where tag out only is used) on a multi-hasp at each isolation point or on the lock
box relevant to the task.

12.

The PPW must inform the Control of Work Administrator on start, completion and
suspension of the work and the Control of Work Administrator must update the
Control of Work Log accordingly.

13.

On completion of the work, the PPW and the RP must ensure that the worksite is
inspected, is in a safe condition and that all equipment is ready to operate.

14.

RP informs Area Authority and CP that work is complete and equipment can be deisolated.

15.

Area Authority approves removal of isolations.

16.

PPW ensures personal padlocks and keys are handed over or returned to dedicated
cabinets, departmental registers are updated accordingly and that any personal tags
are removed.

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17.

CP de-isolates equipment.

18.

RP closes Isolation Certificate.

19.

RP returns closed Energy Isolation Certificate to the site designated by the Area
Authority. Refer section 4.7.4.

20.

At the end of every shift, the Area Authority must ensure all closed Energy Isolation
Certificates are returned to the Control of Work Administrator.

4.4.2

L2 Isolation Process

The Competent Person:

1.

Reviews the written procedure and system schematic and identifies:

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The energy sources that must be isolated

The method of isolation using hierarchy of controls

The method of releasing stored energy

The means of starting or energizing the equipment including remote, auto and
pressure activated

2.

Completes relevant sections of Isolation Certificate.

3.

Conducts isolations.

4.

CP applies department locks and isolation tags on every point of isolation.

5.

Where additional personnel will be involved in the task the CP must utilize multihasps or a lock box. Where a lock box is used the CP must place the key to each
department lock into the lock box that will be used on the task.

6.

Releases any stored energy in a controlled manner.

7.

Conducts Try to Operate from all control points.

8.

CP ensures all persons involved in the task must have a personal lock (or personal
tag where tag out only is used) on a multi-hasp at each isolation point or on the lock
box relevant to the task.

9.

Completes the Energy Isolation Certificate and informs the Control of Work
Administrator on start, completion and suspension of the work. The Control of Work
Administrator updates the Log accordingly.

10.

On completion of the work ensures that the worksite is inspected, is in a safe

condition and that all equipment is ready to operate.

11.

Ensures any personal padlocks and keys are handed over or returned to dedicated
cabinet and departmental registers are updated accordingly.

12.

De-isolates equipment.

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13.

Closes Isolation Certificate.

14.

Returns closed Energy Isolation Certificate to the Control of Work Administrator.

4.4.3

L3 Isolation Process

The following controls must be applied for a L3 Isolation:

Appropriate risk assessment, as a minimum the use of the Risk Assessment Prompt
Card and The Rules of Task Planning (CAKES).

Isolation of the energy source.

Release of any stored or trapped energy.

Must only be used on equipment that has a single point of operation.

On/Off switch or valve must remain in the line of sight and within sole control of the
Person Performing Work for the full duration of the task.

Try to operate where practical to do so.

Note: If there is a possibility that the valve or switch can be operated unintentionally or
inadvertently then L3 Isolation is not appropriate and lock-out or tag-out must be applied
4.4.4

Energy Isolation in Excess of 24 Hours

The status of the previous days L1 and L2 isolations must be reviewed and confirmed
during the next Control of Work Planning Meeting.
Where L1 and L2 isolations extend beyond 24 hours, the work must be reviewed at each
subsequent Control of Work Planning Meeting and either approved, closed or placed into
Long Term Isolation on instruction of the OIM.

4.5 Lock Out Process

All personnel conducting work on isolated systems or equipment must have personal control
over each isolation point.
This can be achieved by placing a personal padlock directly onto the isolation point or by
means of a multi-hasp or by using a lock box.
4.5.1

Multi-hasp

The equipment is isolated and a multi-hasp is attached to every isolation point. The CP, RP
and each person involved in the task attaches a padlock to the multi-hasp and retains the
key.
One tag must be attached to each multi-hasp.

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4.5.2

Lock Box

The equipment is locked out by the CP and the key to the isolating padlock(s) is placed in a
lock-box. The CP, RP and each person involved in the task attaches a padlock to the lock
box and retains the key.
Lock boxes may be permanently fixed at locations determined by the OIM or be portable
and, for the duration of the task, kept at the worksite or at another area determined by the
RP.
One tag must be attached to each isolation padlock and one tag to the lock box.
Figure 2.7.1 Example Multi-Hasp

4.6

Figure 2.7.2 Example Lock Box

Tag Out Process

Where physical disconnect or Lock Out is not possible, all energy sources must be isolated
and tagged.
Isolation tags must only be removed by the CP once the equipment is de-isolated.

4.7 Energy Isolation Equipment

All installations and facilities must maintain suitable and sufficient equipment to physically
perform and control Energy Isolations, for example:

Individually numbered and keyed padlocks

Energy Isolation Tags

Energy Isolation Lock Boxes

Multiple Lock Hasps

Lockable valve covers and chain

Energy Isolation Certificates

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4.7.1

Energy Isolation Padlocks and Keys

Padlocks must be:

Secured in dedicated cabinets and located in an area designated by the Area Authority

Uniquely numbered and uniquely keyed

Logged in a Departmental Register. The Register must include as a minimum:

Key / Padlock Number

Name

Position

Date / Time Out

Isolation Certificate Number

Date / Time In

Color coded for departmental use as follows:

Electrical

Green

Mechanical

Blue

Marine / Deck

Red

Subsea

Yellow

Drilling

Black

All spare padlock keys must be controlled by the OIM in a secure lock box.
Keys for padlocks used on Long Term Energy Isolations must be kept in a secure lock box
under the control of the Maintenance Supervisor.
4.7.2

Energy Isolation Tags

Tags must be robust, be able to be adequately secured and clearly state the:

Date and time of the Energy Isolation

Energy Isolation Certificate number, if applicable

Number and department of the Lock Out Energy Isolation padlock

Status of the switch / breaker / valve (i.e. Open or Closed)

Name of the person performing the Energy Isolation

Confirmation of the initial Try to Operate process

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4.7.3

Lock Boxes and Multiple Lock Hasps

Lock Boxes (fixed or portable) are used to control access to the keys for Isolation padlocks
and must be fitted with multiple lock hasps for personal padlocks.
4.7.4

Energy Isolation Certificate

Each Energy Isolation Certificate must be assigned a unique number.

An Energy Isolation Certificate (HQS-HSE-PP-01 FM 2.7.1) must be completed when
performing all L1 and L2 Energy Isolations.
A copy of the Certificate must be retained at the worksite by the PPW.
For L1 Isolations, a copy of the Certificate must be displayed at an area designated by the
Area Authority until the equipment is de-isolated or placed into Long Term Energy Isolation.
Following de-isolation, all copies of the Energy Isolation Certificates must be returned to the
Control of Work Center at or before the end of the shift.
If an Energy Isolation requires to be handed over, or additional Try to Operate or Function
Testing is required, the Energy Isolation Certificate Continuation Page (HQS-HSE-PP-01 FM
2.7.2) must be completed and kept with the worksite Energy Isolation Certificate.

4.8 Function Testing

Authorization is required where de-isolation is necessary for function testing, prior to
returning the equipment or system to full service, following, for example repair or upgrade.
For L1 Isolations, authorization for de-isolation to perform function testing must be given by
the Area Authority.
For L2 Isolations, authorization for de-isolation to perform function testing must be given by
the Competent Person.
Authorization for Function Testing must be recorded on the Energy Isolation Certificate.
Following function testing:

Energy Isolation must be reinstated if further maintenance work is required. The PPW,
RP and the CP, must all be present and Try to Operate the equipment or system, from
all control points, to prove that the Energy Isolation is effective.

De-isolation procedures must be followed if the system tests satisfactorily and no

additional work is necessary.

4.9

Long Term Energy Isolations

The OIM must approve placing equipment or systems into Long Term Isolation using the
Control of Work Planning process.

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Where a L1 or L2 Energy Isolation extends beyond 24 hours, the isolation must be reviewed
at each subsequent Control of Work Planning Meeting and either approved for a further 24
hours, closed or instructed to be placed into Long Term Isolation by the OIM.
The Control of Work Administrator updates the Log accordingly.
When equipment is moved into Long Term Isolation all personal padlocks must be removed
and returned to the appropriate cabinet.
The CP must provide the key for the padlock on each point of isolation to the Maintenance
Supervisor.
All copies of the Energy Isolation Certificate and associated tags on all isolation points must
be marked Long Term Isolation.
The Maintenance Supervisor must retain a copy of all Long Term Energy Isolation
Certificates and maintain a log of all Long Term Energy Isolations.
4.9.1

Taking Equipment or Systems out of Long Term Isolation

When de-isolating or re-energizing equipment there must be a clear understanding of stored

commands, fail safe positions and the reset and/or re-start sequence upon re-energizing
equipment and systems with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or similar memory
function.
Taking equipment or systems from Long Term Isolation into Level 1 or Level 2 Isolations, or
into service, must be approved by the OIM using the Control of Work Planning process.
The Control of Work Administrator updates the Control of Work Log accordingly.
Taking Equipment or Systems from Long Term Isolation to L1 or L2 Isolation

Level 1 Isolation - follow steps 1 through 12 in Section 4.4.1

Level 2 Isolation - follow steps 1 through 9 in Section 4.4.2

The CP obtains the Long Term Energy Isolation Lock Out key from the Maintenance
Supervisor and reinstates the controls for the required Level of Energy Isolation.
The Maintenance Supervisor updates the Long Term Energy Isolation Log.
Equipment or systems moving from Long Term Isolation to a L1 or L2 Isolation do not
require a new Isolation Certificate.
Taking Equipment or Systems from Long Term Isolation Into Service

The OIM approves de-isolation at the Control of Work Meeting.

The OIM assigns an Area Authority and delegates his authority to the Area Authority to
approve de-isolation.

The Area Authority assigns an appropriate RP and / or CP.

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The RP, CP and PPW must ensure that the worksite is inspected, is in a safe condition
and that all equipment is ready to operate.

RP informs Area Authority that work is complete and equipment can be de-isolated.

Area Authority approves removal of isolations.

CP de-isolates equipment.

RP verifies equipment is ready to operate.

RP closes Isolation Certificate and returns certificate to Control of Work Administrator.

The Maintenance Supervisor updates the Long Term Energy Isolation Log.
All padlocks must be returned to their dedicated storage cabinet.

4.10 Energy Isolation Personnel Handover

L3 Isolations must not be handed over.
L1 and L2 Isolations may be handed over. Area Authorities, Competent Persons,
Responsible Persons and Persons Performing Work must update oncoming personnel on
the equipment and systems that are isolated and the location of each isolation.
Personnel leaving the work must either:

Hand over their personal padlock key to their relief. The on-coming person must ensure
the padlock register is updated.

Remove their personal padlock and return both padlock and key to the dedicated
padlock cabinet and update the padlock register.

It is the responsibility of the PPW for L1 isolations, and the CP for L2 isolations, to ensure
that all personal padlock keys have been handed over to oncoming personnel or both
padlock and key are returned to the dedicated padlock cabinet.
The oncoming RP and PPW must sign the Energy Isolation Certificate at the worksite on
handover of Energy Isolations.
When the RP and PPW both change out at the same time, for example at a shift change,
both must be present and, together, Try to Operate from all control points.

4.11 Energy Isolation Verification Checklist

A verification of effective Energy Isolation implementation and understanding must be
conducted by an Area Authority or Senior Supervisor and documented on an Energy
Isolation Verification Checklist HQS-HSE-PP-01 FM 2.7.3.
At the daily Control of Work Planning meeting the OIM must identify the Area Authority
responsible for the verification. The Area Authority may conduct the verification himself or
delegate to a Senior Supervisor. The verification must be conducted by a person not directly
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involved with the work. At the discretion of the OIM, the verification may be conducted as
part of a START Tour.
The Area Authority summarizes the Verification findings at the next Control of Work
Planning meeting.
Note: The OIM must assign Area Authorities to conduct at least one verification daily which
may be conducted on either PTW or Energy Isolations.

4.12 Upgrade and Repair Projects

The requirements of this Policy apply for all activities conducted on board the rig during
Upgrade and Repair Projects (URP).
When an installation is undergoing an upgrade or repair project and a Project Manager has
been assigned, the following requirements apply:

The Project Manager may propose Service Provider and Third Party personnel to act as
Area Authorities and Competent Persons. The proposed AA and CP must be approved
by the OIM.

4.12.1 Lock Out Requirements

Due to the number of personnel working during Upgrade and Repair Projects it will not
always be practical for every person involved in a task to have a personal lock or tag
deployed. In such circumstances the RP must ensure that adequate control is maintained.
As a minimum the supervisor from each team or company working under the same isolation
must have a lock and/or tag deployed.
4.12.2 Energy Isolation Handover
At every work face the on-coming and off-going PPW and RP must be present and Try to
Operate from all control points (section 4.10).

RESPONSIBILITY
5.1 Person Performing Work

Inform the Control of Work Administrator when equipment or systems have been
isolated or de-isolated or placed into Long Term Energy Isolation.

Verify the effectiveness of Energy Isolations by following the Try to Operate process.

Ensure all Energy Isolations remain effective while the work is being performed.

Apply a personal padlock to a lockbox or multi-hasp at each isolation point.

Ensure that all personnel involved in the work apply a personal padlock to each isolation
point, the lockbox or multi-hasp.

Ensure a copy of the Energy Isolation Certificate is available at the work site.

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Ensure procedures are followed if the Isolation is handed over.

Ensure that all personal padlock keys have been handed over to oncoming personnel or
removed and returned to dedicated cabinets if no longer required.

5.2 Competent Person

Ensure the Hierarchy of Control for Energy Isolation is followed.

Conduct Energy Isolations and De-isolations.

Ensure only dedicated equipment is used for Energy Isolation.

Ensure that all isolation tags are clearly marked with the required information and are
adequately secured.

Ensure any trapped / stored energy has been released in a controlled manner.

Verify the effectiveness of Energy Isolations by following the Try to Operate process.

Ensure that there is a clear understanding of stored commands, fail safe positions and
the reset and / or re-start sequence upon re-energizing for equipment and systems with
a PLC.

For L2 isolations, ensure all personnel involved in the work apply a personal padlock to
each isolation point, the lockbox or multi-hasp.

Ensure procedures are followed if the Isolation is handed over.

For L2 isolations, ensure any personal padlocks and keys are handed over or returned
to dedicated cabinet and departmental registers are updated accordingly.

If an Energy Isolation is placed into Long Term Energy Isolation, hand over all Lock Out
isolation padlock keys and a copy of the associated Energy Isolation Certificate to the
Maintenance Supervisor.

5.3 Responsible Person

Follow the Try to Operate process.

Ensure that equipment or systems, and all affected areas, are made safe prior to deisolation.

5.4 Area Authority

Ensure that OIM approval has been given for all work requiring Energy Isolation.

Assign a RP and CP for L1 Isolations.

Authorize L1 Isolations and De-isolations.

Ensure the Hierarchy of Control for Energy Isolation is followed.

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Inform the OIM of Energy Isolations being placed into, or out of, Long Term Energy
Isolation.

Ensure procedures are followed if L1 isolation is handed over.

5.5 Control of Work Administrator

Maintain and display a record of the Energy Isolation Certificate Number and status of
the Energy Isolation.

Retain completed copies of Energy Isolation forms.

5.6

Maintenance Supervisor

Maintain a register of Long Term Energy Isolations.

Ensure all keys used for Long Term Energy Isolations are secured in a dedicated, locked
cabinet.

Retain a copy of the Energy Isolation Certificate for all Long Term Energy Isolations.

5.7 OIM

Approve a list of personnel authorized to perform L1 and L2 Energy Isolations to be

displayed at Control of Work Center.

Approve all work requiring L1 and L2 Energy Isolation and state if L1 or L2 is required.

Delegate authority to an Area Authority for L1 Energy Isolations.

Ensure all spare keys for Energy Isolation padlocks are removed from circulation and
secured in a dedicated, locked cabinet.

Ensure Energy Isolation Verifications are conducted as required.

5.8 Project Manager

Ensure the URP HSE Bridging Document clearly defines how the requirements of this
policy will be met.

Propose Service Provider and Third Party personnel to act as Area Authorities and
Competent Persons.

DOCUMENTATION
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format. The forms have been developed by HSE and are a requirement of this policy.
Forward any suggested improvements to these forms via the Management System
Feedback Process in GMS.

Energy Isolation Certificate, HQS-HSE-PP-01 FM 2.7.1

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Section 2 Subsection 7

Energy Isolation Certificate Continuation Page, HQS-HSE-PP-01 FM 2.7.2

Energy Isolation Verification Checklist, HQS-HSE-PP-01 FM 2.7.3

L1 and L2 Competent Persons List, HQS-HSE-PP-01 FM 2.7.4

A copy of all Energy Isolation Certificates and Continuation Pages must be retained for at
least 12 months.
Examples of these forms are published on the HSE Rig Central web page.

Padlock Register

Long Term Isolation Log

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Rev Date: January 1, 2015

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