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Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Safety Regulations 2023

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(f )  helicopter abandonment procedures in the event of a ditch or capsize,
including ditch preparation, stable flotation abandonment and capsize
abandonment procedures ;
(g)  personnel documentation procedures at the shore base ; and
(h)  arrangements for protecting persons on the installations from hazards
of explosion, fire, heat, smoke, toxic gas and fumes during a period of
emergency.
30.  A manager shall ensure that safe access is —
(a) provided on all midstream and downstream petroleum operations,
with non-slip walkways and handrails leading over complex pipe systems,
drains in the area of general access which shall be covered and other
obstructions ; and
(b)  kept free of obstructions.
31.  A manager shall ensure that —
(a)  midstream and downstream petroleum operations have restricted
areas and their boundaries clearly defined and secured ;
(b)  a person would not be admitted into a restricted area unless authorised
to do so by a competent person ;
(c)  a notice be prominently displayed at the entrance of a restricted
area giving details of the nature of the restrictions ; and
(d)  effective measures are put in place to prevent and detect unauthorised
access to the restricted areas.
32.  A copy of these Regulations shall be prominently displayed at all
times at every location, facility or installation undertaking midstream and
downstream petroleum operations.
PART IV — DUTIES OF PERSONNEL
33.  A competent person appointed under these Regulations shall ensure
that the provisions of this Part are fully complied with.
34.  A person under the age of 18 years shall not be engaged to work at
a dangerous area.
35.  A person shall not accumulate or permit the accumulation of
flammable or combustible materials at any bulk storage facility, processing
plant, waste recycling plant, transportation or distribution infrastructure or any
other installation handling petroleum and its derivatives without the approval
of the Authority.
Safe access
Restricted
areas
Display of
these
Regulations
Competent
person to
ensure
compliance.
Exclusion of
children.
Prohibition
of
accumulation
of flammable
materials