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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This procedure shall ensure that the handling of chemicals and proper risk assessment is
performed in a safe way prior to the purchase, storage, use, and disposal of chemicals. It
shall also ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available on the facility and accessible
to all personnel operating on the Seadrill facility.

1.2 Scope and applicability

This procedure is applicable to Mexico’s Region.

1.3 Responsibilities
The Head of QHSE Mexico Region and QHSE Area Managers are responsible for the
content of this document. The document shall be approved by the Senior Vice President for
the Mexico Region.

Rig manager, Offshore Installation Manager, Base Managers, Materials Coordinators,

Environmental Engineer, Relevant Section Leaders are responsible to ensure that this
document is applied in their rig organization or department.

Table of content
1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 PURPOSE...................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY......................................................................................................................1
1.3 RESPONSIBILITIES.....................................................................................................................................1
2 REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................................3
2.1 PLANNING................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 WHAT IS A HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL........................................................................................................4
2.3 DEFINING THE HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH CHEMICALS.......................................................................4
2.4 THE UNDERSTANDING & CONTROLLING OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS.........................................................5
2.5 RISK MATRIX...........................................................................................................................................6
2.6 RISK REDUCING ACTIONS........................................................................................................................6
2.7 SDS (SAFETY DATA SHEETS)..................................................................................................................7
A SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS), ALSO KNOWN AS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS), PSDS
(PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET), WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SHEET (WHMIS) IN
CANADA, OR A COSHH DATA SHEET IN THE UNITED KINGDOM IS A FORM WITH DATA REGARDING THE
PROPERTIES OF A PARTICULAR SUBSTANCE..........................................................................................................7
2.8 CHEMICAL COMPLIANCE..........................................................................................................................7
2.9 SUBSTITUTION LIST..................................................................................................................................8
2.10 PURCHASING CHEMICALS.........................................................................................................................8
2.11 DISPATCH FROM ONSHORE BASE..............................................................................................................8
2.12 RECEIVING CHEMICALS ON BOARD..........................................................................................................8
2.13 STORING CHEMICALS ON BOARD..............................................................................................................9
2.14 SHIPPING OF CHEMICALS BACK TO SHORE...............................................................................................9
2.15 SDS FILES................................................................................................................................................9

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2.16 USE OF CHEMICALS..................................................................................................................................9

2.17 VERIFICATION........................................................................................................................................10
2.18 CHEMICAL SUBSTITUTION LIST..............................................................................................................10
2.19 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA..........................................................................................................................10
2.20 RISK.......................................................................................................................................................11
2.21 SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR LEAD CHROMATE............................................................................11
2.21.1 Health risks...................................................................................................................................11
2.21.2 Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with lead chromate Respiratory protection:.......11
2.21.3 Personal Hygiene..........................................................................................................................11
2.21.4 Medical supervision......................................................................................................................12
2.21.5 Working on surfaces containing lead chromate...........................................................................12
2.21.6 Waste handling.............................................................................................................................12
2.22 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR POLYURETHANE PRODUCTS (ISOCYANATES).............................12
2.22.1 Health risks...................................................................................................................................12
2.22.2 Training........................................................................................................................................13
2.22.3 Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with polyurethane................................................13
2.22.4 Mixing polyurethane products......................................................................................................14
2.22.5 Safe application of polyurethane products...................................................................................14
2.22.6 Personal hygiene..........................................................................................................................14
2.22.7 Working on hardened polyurethane products..............................................................................14
2.23 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EPOXY PRODUCTS..........................................................................14
2.23.1 Health risks...................................................................................................................................14
2.23.2 Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with epoxy............................................................15
2.23.3 Mixing of epoxy products..............................................................................................................15
2.23.4 Applying epoxy products...............................................................................................................15
2.23.5 Personal hygiene..........................................................................................................................16
3 RISK EVALUATION.................................................................................................................................16
4 GUIDELINES..............................................................................................................................................16
5 Document control and references..................................................................................................................16

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2 Requirements
All chemicals and the manner in which they are intended to be used must be scrutinized by
the user to identify potential hazards before acquiring the materials or conducting a
procedure. Once, the hazards have been identified, commensurate hazard controls and
emergency equipment must be planned and acquired or developed to adequately control the
hazards to a negligible risk level and to respond to any emergencies which may arise. The
following text provide chemical users with a basic knowledge and the resources to
accomplish these necessary goals

2.1 Planning
Role Responsibility
Relevant section leaders 1. Assess whether new chemicals are needed, or if a
similar product is already on board.
2. Assess whether new chemicals can cause
unacceptable risks to health, safety, or the environment
based on planned use and information in the MSDS If
necessary, seek advice from a competent person
onshore.
3. Assess whether a Task Based Risk Assessment
(TBRA) is necessary regarding the use of chemical
products or work tasks involving use of chemicals.
4. Initiate a TBRA if necessary.
5. If required, according to area-specific regulations
ensure that a risk assessment is performed prior to the
use of the said chemical.
6. If necessary, conduct measurements of chemical
pollution in the working atmosphere.
7. Ensure that personnel are properly informed and
understand any hazards prior to using chemicals.
8. Ensure that the handling of chemicals is performed
in a safe manner, without posing any health or
environmental risks.

To ensure control of different chemicals, the number of different products used shall be kept
as low as reasonably possible. Any risk of serious, or irreversible health effects is not
acceptable.

The use of carcinogens and chemicals harmful to reproduction of the embryo/fetus shall be
avoided if possible. If the use of such chemicals is absolutely necessary, a TBRA shall be
performed. The implementation of safe barriers shall be ensured, and personnel skilled in
evaluating chemical work environments must be consulted prior to the operation.

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2.2 What is a Hazardous Chemical

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) define a hazardous chemical as
any chemical which is a physical hazard or a health hazard. Physical hazard means a
chemical for which there is evidence that it is a combustible liquid, a compressed gas,
explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable (reactive), or
water-reactive. Health hazard means a chemical for which there is evidence that acute
(immediate) or chronic (delayed) health effects may occur in over-exposed people. Exposure
being related to the dose (how much), the duration and frequency of exposure (how long and
how often), and the route of exposure (how and where the material gets in or on the body),
whether it be absorption through: the respiratory tract (inhalation); the skin; the digestive tract
(ingestion), and/or percutaneous injection through the skin (e.g. accidental needle stick).
These health effects can be: transient, persistent, or cumulative, local (at the sight of initial
contact with the substance) and/or systemic (after absorption, distribution, and possible
biotransformation, at a site distant from initial contact with the substance). The term health
hazard includes chemicals which are carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic, reproductive toxins,
irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents which act
on the hematopoietic system, and agents which damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous
membranes (see detailed descriptions of the individual physical and health hazards).

2.3 Defining the Hazards Associated with Chemicals

Although safety hazards related to the physical characteristics of a chemical can be
objectively defined in terms of testing requirements (e.g. flammability), health hazards
definitions are less precise and more subjective. Physical hazards may manifest as fires,
explosions, excessive temperatures, or the release of large volumes of gas or toxic or
flammable gases or vapors. Health hazards, depending on the exposure, may cause
measurable changes in the body, such as decreased pulmonary (lung) function. These
changes are generally indicated by the occurrence of signs and symptoms in the over-
exposed person, such as shortness of breath, a non-measurable, subjective feeling.

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The determination of occupational health hazards is complicated by the fact that many of the
effects or signs and symptoms occur commonly in non-occupationally exposed populations,
so that effects of exposure are difficult to separate from normally occurring illnesses.
Occasionally, a substance causes an effect that is rarely seen in the population at large,
such as angiosarcomas (a rare cancer), caused by vinyl chloride exposure, thus making it
easier to ascertain that the occupational exposure was the primary causative factor. More
often, however, the effects are common, such as lung cancer. The situation is further
complicated by the fact that most chemicals have not been adequately tested to determine
their health hazard potential, and data does not exist to substantiate these effects. In
addition, not all people are affected to the same degree by the same chemical. Each has
different levels of susceptibility depending on a variety of factors including: age, inherited
characteristics (relating to body chemistry and metabolism), weight, general health, and so
forth.

There have been many attempts to categorize health effects and to define them in various
ways. Generally, the terms "acute" and "chronic" are used to delineate between effects on
the basis of severity or duration. "Acute" effects usually occur rapidly as a result of short-term
exposures, and may be of short duration. "Chronic" effects generally occur as a result of
long-term exposure, and may be of long duration.

The acute effects referred to most often are irritation, corrosion, sensitization, and death.
Although these are important health effects, they do not adequately cover the considerable
range of acute effects which may occur as a result of occupational chemical exposure, such
as, for example, narcosis (light headedness).

Similarly, the term chronic effects is often used to cover only carcinogenesis (cancer),
teratogenesis, (effects on the unborn) and mutagenesis (chromosomal damage). These
effects are obviously a concern in the workplace; but again, do not adequately cover the area
of chronic effects, including, for example, blood dyscrasias (such as anemia), chronic
bronchitis and liver atrophy.

2.4 The Understanding & Controlling of Chemical Hazards

The goal of defining precisely, in measurable terms, every possible health effect that may
occur in the workplace as a result of chemical exposures cannot realistically be
accomplished. This does not negate the need for chemical users to know about the possible
health effects as well as the physical hazards of the hazardous chemicals they use, and to
protect themselves from these effects and hazards (see Section 1 – Chemical Hazard
Overview). Controlling possible hazards may require the application of engineering hazard
controls (substitution, minimization, isolation, ventilation) supplemented by administrative
hazard controls (planning, information and training, written policies and procedures, safe
work practices, and environmental and medical surveillance). Personal protective equipment
(e.g. gloves, goggles, coats, respirators) may need to be considered if engineering and
administrative controls are not technically, operationally, or financially feasible. Typically,
combinations of all three will be necessary to control the hazards (see Section 2 – Principles
for Controlling Hazards).

All chemicals classified as hazardous to health, shall be risk assessed, based on health
hazard characteristics, and risk for exposure at work
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• Health Hazard Class is ranked according to attachment "Health Effects".

• Exposure must be assessed in cooperation with user, according to model described in
attachment
• Results to be assessed according to 2.5. "Risk matrix", and classified as:
-Unacceptable risk (red)
-Controllable risk (yellow)
-Acceptable risk (green)
• Risks to be followed up with focus on table 2.6 "Risk reducing actions"

2.5 Risk Matrix

Risk- Exposure Class
group I II III IV V
Very low Low Moderate High Very high

V
Health- IV
hazard- III
class
II
I

2.6 Risk Reducing Actions

UNACCEPTABLE CONTROLLABLE ACCEPTABLE

RISK RISK RISK

Monitoring risk
Reduce risk ASAP Maintain
Improve working control
Verify control environment

Substitution Substitution ? PPE ?

Technical efforts Technical efforts ? Health survey ?
Organisational efforts Organisational efforts ? Measurements ?
PPE PPE ? Verify control efforts
Detailed job analysis Health survey ? Training
Health survey Detailed job analysis Periodic. reassess risk
Measurements Measurements
Verify control efforts Verify control efforts
Training Training
Reassess risk Periodic. reassess risk

2.7 SDS (Safety Data Sheets)

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A Safety Data Sheet (SDS), also known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), PSDS
(Product safety data sheet), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Sheet (WHMIS) in
Canada, or a COSHH data sheet in the United Kingdom is a form with data regarding the
properties of a particular substance
An important component of product stewardship and workplace safety, it is intended to
provide workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with any
substance in a safe manner, and includes information such as physical data (melting point,
boiling point, flash point, etc.), toxicity, health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, disposal,
protective equipment, and spill-handling procedures. SDS formats can vary from source to
source within a country depending on national requirements

SDS’s are a widely used system for cataloging information on chemicals, chemical
compounds, and chemical mixtures. SDS information may include instructions for the safe
use and potential hazards associated with a particular material or product. These data sheets
are required on all Seadrill vessels where chemicals are being used.

An SDS for a substance is not primarily intended for use by the general consumer, focusing
instead on the hazards of working with the material in an occupational setting.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration require that SDS be available to
employees for potentially harmful substances handled in the workplace under the Hazard
Communication regulation. (Section 311 Right-to-Know Act) The American Chemical Society
defines Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers (CAS numbers) which provide a
unique number for each chemical and are also used internationally in SDS’s.

All facilities operating in the Mexico Region will need to establish an account on
http://3ecompany.com ; This website will enable all the facilities to search for SDS’s that are
pertinent to their operation, and will also allow them to create a binder in which they can
upload all the existing SDS’s from their facility to the online database. The rig Medic should
establish this account with a username and password that can be accessed by personnel on
the facility. All email correspondence for this account should be only through the Safety
Officers email as not more than one account can exist on a facility.

2.8 Chemical Compliance

The following chemicals shall not be approved:
-Chemicals listed in Norsok S-002, edition 4, chapt.5.4.2
- Or per local Environmental and Regulatory requirements such as NOM-005-STPS-
1998 and NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005.
The following chemicals shall not be approved, if alternatives with lower health hazard class
can be used without unreasonable disadvantage.
Chemicals labeled Carcinogenic, Reproduction toxic, Mutagenic, Allergenic, or
Corrosive with R-35.
If chemicals in this category must be used, necessary actions shall be carried out to avoid
exposure or hazards to health and the environment.
Chemicals shall also be assessed regarding environmental effects, if relevant.
Assessment of health and environmental hazards shall be coordinated by occupational
hygienist and environmental engineer.

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2.9 Substitution List

Chemicals shall be assessed regarding substitution and if relevant according to the rig’s
master chemical storage log.
Chemical substitutions should be made whenever a safer or less toxic chemical can be used
to obtain the same results.

2.10 Purchasing chemicals

Role Responsibility
Purchaser 1. Obtain a SDS for the actual chemical.
2. If approved, purchase the chemical.
3. Purchase any necessary Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).

SDS’s for all chemicals shall be shipped with the product and be readily available to the
receiver.

Some chemicals require the use of special PPE, and this must be available prior to the use
of the actual chemical.

2.11 Dispatch from onshore base

Role Responsibility
Base personnel 1. Check that chemicals are properly packed.
2. Check that chemicals are properly labeled (product
name, placards, and vendor data).
3. Ensure that the SDS/FISPQ accompanies the
dispatch.
4. Ensure that chemicals stored on the bases are
stored and handled carefully to avoid damage to the
packaging and reactivity between different products.

2.12 Receiving chemicals on board

Role Responsibility
Storekeeper 1. Check that chemicals are labeled with information
about health risks.
2. Send SDS /FISPQ to the appointed person on board
(Nurse, Safety Officer, or other).
3. If an SDS/FISPQ is not available, place the product
in quarantine until an SDS/FISPQ is received.
4. Keep the necessary number and type of PPE
available for the end user.

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2.13 Storing chemicals on board

Role Responsibility
Offshore Installation Manager Prepare a storing plan for chemicals. (See the template in
(OIM) section 5 Document references).
Storekeeper Store chemicals according to the storing plan.
Relevant section leaders Store chemicals according to the storing plan.

Storage areas for hazardous substances shall have satisfactory ventilation and be clearly
marked and must be in compliance with the Regulation of the General Law of Integral
Management of Waste.

Storage areas for toxic products, as per defined in the norm NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005,
shall be clearly marked and, if necessary kept under lock and key.

The three kinds of toxicity acknowledge are:

 Environmental Toxicity: When a substance or mix of substances causes adverse
effects on the environment. All substances enlisted in the Table 2 of NOM-052-
SEMARNAT-2005.
 Acute Toxicity: When a substance or mix of substances causes in a short period of
time or in an only exposition, damage or death in an organism. All substances
enlisted in the Table 3 of NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005.
 Chronic Toxicity: When a substance or mix of substances causes damaging effects
on long terms in an organism, generally after continuous and repeated exposures. All
substances enlisted in the Table 4 of NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005.

Radioactive material shall be stored in conformity with local regulations where such exist.
Explosives shall be stored in a dedicated safe area that is clearly marked and kept locked at
all times.

The chemical storage plan must also take into account reactivity and miscibility of any
chemical that is stored on the facility.

2.14 Shipping of chemicals back to shore

Role Responsibility
Storekeeper Packing and labeling must be done in conformity with local
regulations. Necessary documentation must be prepared
for shipping.
Must elaborate the SEMARNAT hazardous waste manifest
and send it to Environmental Engineer for review.
Safety Training Officer Must update the SEMARNAT hazardous waste logbook
every time chemicals are sent to shore for disposal.
OIM Ensure that necessary competence for the handling of
dangerous goods is available on board.

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2.15 SDS files

Role Responsibility
SDS/FISPQ -file Appointed Update SDS /FISPQ file according to stock on board.
Person (Doctor/ Safety Officer)

An updated SDS file shall be available in the hospital and in the non-smoking coffee shop, at
a minimum.

2.16 Use of chemicals

Role Responsibility
End user (of chemical product) 1. Become acquainted with the characteristics of
substances/products and their health hazards, and
become familiar with and use relevant PPE and safety
routines.
2. Stop work if use of chemicals compromises safety of
individuals.
3. Take necessary precautions according to the SDS
4. If necessary, secure the area to protect other
personnel.

2.17 Verification
Role Responsibility
SDS/FISPQ -file Appointed Annually initiate control of the SDS /FISPQ file; update the
Person (Doctor-/ Safety file as necessary after control.
Officer)
Relevant section leaders (incl. Annually carry out control of chemicals on board according
catering and service to lists from the SDS /FISPQ responsible.
companies)

Each department (drilling, technical, marine, catering, and service companies) shall conduct
an inventory control annually, to ensure the following:
 That all chemicals in use are registered within the SDS/FISPQ onboard..
 Those chemicals no longer in use are properly shipped onshore, logged in the
hazardous waste logbook as per SEMARNAT, and removed from the register.

2.18 Chemical substitution list

Role Responsibility
OIM Prepare a chemical substitution list for hazardous chemicals
according to acceptance criteria.
Refer to section 2.9 of this document and eDOCS template
0940-1002714, “Substitution list for chemicals –.”
Area Responsible Person Annually review the chemical substitution list and replace
hazardous chemicals if possible.

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Seadrill has a duty to provide a safe working environment for all employees.

It is everyone’s duty to order and use chemicals that pose the lowest health /environmental
hazard as reasonably possible.

2.19 Acceptance criteria

Role Responsibility
All Additional information

1. Chemicals prohibited by international or local regulations shall not be used.

2. Lead paints shall not be used.
3. Isocyanate-based paints (polyurethane paints) shall preferably not be used.
4. Carcinogens and chemicals harmful to reproduction and the embryo/fetus shall not be
used if less harmful chemicals can replace them.
5. Chemicals labeled as toxic, shall be replaced by less harmful chemicals if reasonably
possible.
6. Allergenic chemicals shall be replaced by less harmful chemicals if reasonably
possible.

Chemicals mentioned in points 3 through 6 above shall be listed in the chemical substitution
list.

2.20 Risk
Exposure to hazardous chemicals classified as CRETIB as per NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005
can cause both acute and long-term health effects, and damage to the environment.

2.21 Special consideration for LEAD CHROMATE

2.21.1 Health risks
Lead chromate paintings shall not be used on Seadrill units, but may be present on older
units.
Lead is a heavy metal harmful to health which among other things is used as color pigment
in paint (lead chromate). Long-term exposure to lead can affect different organs. Lead
chromate is also classified as carcinogenic (K1) and harmful to the reproductive system (R1),
and as Chronic Toxic (Tt) as per NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005. Lead is mainly absorbed
through inhalation or swallowing. Inhalation of dust, smoke and steam are the most important
occupational sources of exposure, but dust containing lead on the skin can later be absorbed
through eating or smoking. According to NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005 , lead chromate: 5.0
mg/L. In practice this means that in case of exposure to dust and smoke containing lead
chromate air-freshening equipment must be used.

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2.21.2 Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with lead

chromate Respiratory protection:
A full mask with over-pressure must be used during work on surfaces containing lead
chromate creating dust or smoke such as welding, grinding, burning, sand-blasting and any
mechanical rust/paint remover. For work creating only a small amount of dust, such as
cleaning, a filter mask with P-3 filter can be used.

Eye protection:
Tight-fitting eye protection must be worn at all times.

Gloves:
Synthetic rubber gloves must be used when handling dust or paint containing lead chromate.

Clothing:
A dust tight disposable chemical suit must be used when working on surfaces containing
lead chromate. After use the chemical suit and gloves must be disposed of along with any
waste containing lead chromate in an appropriate container and be disposed as per
SEMARNAT manifest and logbook.

2.21.3 Personal Hygiene

Hands must be washed before going to the toilet, eating, or a smoking break. Chemical suits
and other protective equipment must be removed at the work place before entering the toilet,
eating-room or break-room. Workers exposed to lead chromate must take a shower at the
end of the shift. Smoking is not permitted in any area of the rig..

2.21.4 Medical supervision

Workers exposed to lead (to an extent that any regulation on work with lead and lead
compounds comes into effect), must undergo the medical examination according to specific
regulation, e.g. this might not apply to casual or occasional work with lead which does not
exceed 5 hours a week and 20 days a year.

2.21.5 Working on surfaces containing lead chromate

Before welding, use of an oxy-acetylene torch or grinding, paint containing lead chromate
must be removed with the aid of sand-blasting (preferably a vacuum blaster), use of a
mechanical rust remover, water-jetting or a lead paint removal compound. As far as is
technically possible the glove-bag method must be used in conjunction with these removal
methods. If the surfaces are too great to allow the use of the glove-bag method, the work
area must be sealed off.

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2.21.6 Waste handling

Paint waste containing lead is classified as hazardous waste, and must be declared in
accordance with SEMARNAT hazardous waste logbook . Ensure that you follow all local and
regional regulations for handling hazardous waste. After the removal of paint by water-jetting,
all water must be collected and filtered. If the glove-bag method is used, this must be packed
up and dispatched as waste containing lead chromate. All material used to seal an area
should be cleaned with water and the water filtered, or disposed of. Waste containing lead
chromate should be packed in plastic and marked: LEAD CHROMATE. INHALATION OF
DUST CAN CAUSE CANCER. Lead chromate: A range of different colour pigments used in
paints. The most common colours are yellow, orange, green and red.

2.22 Special considerations for POLYURETHANE

PRODUCTS (isocyanates)

2.22.1 Health risks

Polyurethane paint shall preferably not be used on Seadrill units.
Polyurethane is used in paint, varnish, insulating foam, floor coverings, foam rubber and a
series of other products. Exposure to isocyanates can occur through contact with
incompletely hardened polyurethane which contains reactive isocyanates. When
polyurethane is heated to more than 150ºC, reactive isocyanates are released. Fire and
other strong forms of heat lead to the formation of gases with highly acute poisonous effect
(nitrogen oxide and hydrogen cyanide). Exposure occurs primarily with the use of
polyurethane paint and the heating of surfaces painted with polyurethane paint. All symptoms
which may be caused by isocyanate exposure shall be reported to the medic on and to the
HSE Advisor onshore.
Persons who have developed isocyanate allergy or persons who suffer from chronic
respiratory illness such as bronchitis, asthma or pollen allergy must not work with
isocyanates. Proper follow up must be in place according to the results of the yearly medical.

Airways:
The isocyanate group (NCO) causes severe lung irritation and can lead to chemically caused
bronchitis, allergic asthma, acute or chronic diminished lung function, and other respiratory
illnesses. For sensitised persons an asthma attack can occur even through exposure to
concentrations lower than the administrative norm. The attack can take place immediately or
after several hours.
Administrative norm, isocyanates:
 0.005 ppm (average 8 hours)
 0.003 ppm (average 12 hours)
 ppm (average <15 minutes)

Skin:

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Isocyanates can cause irritation and varying degrees of skin reddening, tissue damage and
allergic dermatitis. Skin should immediately be washed with soap and water or with hand-
wash appropriate for the paint product when exposed.

Eyes:
Splashing can cause a serious degree of chemically caused conjunctivitis, pain and caustic
injury. If the eyes are splashed, immediately rinse with water. Continue to rinse until the
medic takes over. In case of doubt the company doctor must be contacted.

2.22.2 Training
All persons working with polyurethane products must have undergone special training
concerning isocyanates. This procedure shall be gone through before the work begins.
Spray-painting must be carried out by specially trained personnel.

2.22.3 Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with

polyurethane
Employees must use proper PPE to protect themselves from the harmful affects of the
polyurethane. Information on the correct protective equipment can be found in the
SDS/FISPQ for the relevant substance, which is kept in designated locations on the vessel.

Personal protective equipment normally includes:

 Respiratory protection:
A full over-pressured mask should primarily be used. For shorter jobs involving
application with brush or roller, a half-mask with A2 gas-filter (brown) can be used.
Persons with a full beard shall always use an over-pressured mask.
 Gloves:
Gloves of synthetic rubber, or 4-H gloves must be used.
 Eye protection:
Tight-fitting eye protection must be used if there is a risk of spraying or splashing.
 Coveralls:
For spray-painting or longer jobs a disposable chemical suit, Microguard 3000 or
equivalent must be used.

2.22.4 Mixing polyurethane products

Mixing of polyurethane products must take place in a location with good ventilation or an air
extraction point. The work-bench/floor must be covered with strong protective coverings, e.g.
plastic. If soiled the covering must be changed. . The employee must use respiratory
protection while working with polyurethane, as well as be protected against skin and eye
contact. If a mechanical mixer is used it must be protected with a splash shield. An eye-wash
station and hand-basin must be available near the mixing point.

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2.22.5 Safe application of polyurethane products

A safety zone shall be set up around the area so that other personnel are not exposed. The
zone shall be closed off and marked with warning signs. No-one may enter the zone without
respiratory protection. Ensure that all manufactures recommendations are followed if
applying with a brush or roller.

2.22.6 Personal hygiene

Hands must be washed before going to the toilet or eating.. Small amounts of isocyanate-
based material on cigarettes can lead to significant isocyanate exposure and acute poisoning
due to the gases which form under high temperature. Work-clothes must be removed before
entry into the break-room or eating-room. Clothes soiled with material containing isocyanate
must not be washed before the material has hardened.

2.22.7 Working on hardened polyurethane products

When working on hardened polyurethane products, with temperature more than 150ºC,
effective protection must be used against isocyanates which may be released. Forms of work
include grinding, welding, use of an oxy-acetylene cutter, preheating, use of a hot air tool and
so on. On exposure to dust which has been hardened and cooled, a mask with P2 particle
filter is adequate

2.23 Special considerations for EPOXY PRODUCTS

2.23.1 Health risks
Epoxy product shall be substituted with less hazardous products if reasonable possible.
Epoxy is a thermoset plastic used in paint, glue, floor varnish, filler, tile cement, floor
coatings, and in manufacturing of a range of plastic products. The greatest health problem
linked to the use of epoxy is the development of contact dermatitis. Properly hardened epoxy
cannot cause allergy, but people who have developed an epoxy allergy can react to it. The
hardener often has caustic properties. Spray in the eyes can cause a caustic reaction. If
sprayed in the eyes rinse with large amounts of water and continue to do so until the medic
takes over. Affected areas of skin must be washed at once using skin-cleaner or soap and
water and a visit to the rig’s Medic must be in place. Soiled clothing should be changed.

2.23.2 Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with epoxy

Employees must use PPE which ensures that contact hazardous to health are avoided.
Information on correct PPE is noted in the HSE data-sheet and the MSDS kept in the
designated location.

PPE usually includes the following:

 Gloves:
Rubber or Synthetic that have barrier protection from all chemical contact.
 Eye protection:
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Can be Goggles or Safety Glasses depending on the MSDS requirement

 Respiratory protection:
Must protect against organic solvents when painting and adhere to the MSDS
requirement.
 Coveralls:
While spraying or performing, but could require a further barrier protection such as
Tyvex.

2.23.3 Mixing of epoxy products

Locations in which epoxy products are mixed must have good general ventilation and an air
extraction unit. The work bench /floor must be covered with strong protective material, e.g.
plastic. In case of spillage the covering material must be changed. This does not apply to
small amounts, i.e. less than one kilo. The executing employee shall be protected against
any skin or eye contact whilst working with epoxy. A mechanical mixer shall be protected by
a splash shield. An eye-wash station and hand wash basin shall be available close to the
mixing and usage location.

2.23.4 Applying epoxy products

Whenever working with epoxy products is not routine, a TBRA should be performed. The
choice of application method and implementation of the work shall be such as to cause the
least possible splashes and spills in accordance with the manufactures recommendations.
PPE shall be used during the entire operation, to avoid exposure hazardous to health. When
epoxy products are being sprayed, a safety zone shall be set up around the area to avoid
exposure to uninvolved personnel. The zone shall be blocked off and marked with warning
signs. If there is a lot of movement in the area, the work zone should be screened off with
plastic. Waste bins should be marked: Warning: This waste can cause allergic reactions.
Avoid skin contact. Use protective gloves.

2.23.5 Personal hygiene

Before work with epoxy products takes place, forearms and other exposed parts of the body
should be covered with skin barrier/moisturising cream. Skin which comes into contact with
epoxy must be cleaned at once using skin-cleaner. Solvents must not be used for washing
the skin as this involves an increased risk of skin problems. Hands must be washed
thoroughly before going to the toilet orbreaking for food and when the work is finished.
Clothes soiled by epoxy must be taken off before entering the break-room or mess hall.
Epoxy spilled on clothing must be allowed to harden before the clothing is washed with other
clothing.

3 Risk evaluation
The assessed risks with in this procedure involve potential for moderate safety and health
incidents associated to handling, and breathing of various chemicals. This procedure also
has specific risks associated of a potential for major spills or major impact to reputation due
to mishandling of chemicals.

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4 Guidelines
None.

5 Document control and references

Published electronic versions of documents are the only valid versions. Paper printouts serve
as information only. Where there is a need to use controlled paper copies, this shall be
defined and controlled locally by each respective unit.

Websites:
NIOSH Pocket Guide Link: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/
3E http://www.3ecompany.com

Forms:
Storage of Chemicals Log
Health Hazard Classification
Exposure Classification
Substitution list for chemicals

Reference Codes:
NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.106 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.106 - Paint Storage Lockers
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor; 29 CFR 1910.20,
1910.1200 & 1910.1201
NOM-052-SEMARNAT-2005.

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