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SESI HSEQPOLICYMANUALPERSONNELWORKAPPAREL&PROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT

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HSEQSESIPM702 Rev1(30APR13) Page1of13

1.0 PurposeThis fall protection policy establish requirements to ensure that fall protectiontraining, operation and practices are communicated to and understood by theaffected employees. This policy applies to all operationswhere there is potentialriskofpersonnelfalling.

2.0 Scope

This policy applies to SESI Business Units, subsidiaries and affiliated businessgroups that, under thedirectionof their respectiveExecutiveVicePresidenthaveimplementedtheSuperiorHSEQManagementSystem.TheUnitedStates(U.S.)CodeofFederalRegulationsisabaselineforourglobaloperations.Where other local, state or federal/country requirements exceedtheU.S.regulatoryrequirements,themorestringentrequirementsshallapply.

3.0 ReferenceCorporateForm,HSEQSESISCF006,JobSafetyAnalysisCorporateForm,HSEQSESISCF042,LanyardInspectionCorporateForm,HSEQSESISCF043,FullBodyHarnessInspectionCorporateForm,HSEQSESISCF044,LifelineInspectionCorporateForm,HSEQSESISCF045,TagLineInspectionCorporateForm,HSEQSESISCF047,SelfLockingCarabinersInspectionCorporateForm,HSEQSESISCF048,SRLInspection CorporateForm,HSEQSESISCF049,SRLSealedUnitInspectionCorporateForm,HSEQSESISCF050,Rescue/PositioningDeviceInspectionCorporateForm,HSEQSESISCF051,FallProtectionRescuePlan

4.0 Responsibilities

4.1 VicePresidentofCorporateHSEQresponsibilitiesare:

Administration, interpretation,andmaintenanceof thisdocument tokeepitcurrentwithbusinessconditions.

4.2 SESIBusinessManagementandHSEQleaderresponsibilitiesare: Ensuring compliance with this document at the SESI Business

Managementlevelandperformingtheactivitiesasdescribed.



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Business Unit Management and HSEQ Managers are responsible fordeterminingwhetherthispolicyappliestotheirrespectiveBusinessUnit(HSEQSESIPM110, Applicability to Superior Business Units) andinitiatingtheManagementofChangeprocesstodeviatefromthispolicyasappropriate.

5.0 Definitions

5.1 A fall restraint system consists of the equipment used to keep a worker

fromreachinga fallpoint,suchas theedgeofanelevatedworkingsurface.Themostcommonlyutilizedfallrestraintsystemisastandardguardrail. Atieoffsystemthat"restrains"theworkerfromfallingoffanelevatedworkingsurfaceisanothertypeoffallrestraint.

5.2 Apersonalfallarrestsystemmeansasystemusedtoarrestanemployeeina fall from a working level. It generally consists of an anchor point,connectors, a body belt or full body harness and may include a lanyard,deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these. The entiresystem must be capable of withstanding the impact forces involved instoppingorarrestingthefall. Theforcesincreasewiththefalldistanceduetoacceleration.

6.0 General

6.1 Primaryprotectionshallbeaccomplishedbyengineeredguardrailsforworkareasabovesixfeetormoreaboveasecureddeck,ground,orwater.Othermeansoffallprotectionshouldbeusedwhendeckingandguardrailsarenotfeasible.

Note: Six feet(1.8m)shallbemeasured from theworkplatform(i.e.persons

feet)tothedeckorfloorbelow.

6.2 Fall protection systems shall be built for purpose systems that meet localregulatoryrequirements(exampleintheUnitedStates:29CFR1926.502).

6.3 Each affected Company employee working at an elevation of six feet orgreater above the ground, a secured deck or any height over water isrequired to wear a full body harness with a shockabsorbing lanyardattachedtoastructuralmember.



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6.4 Additional conditions for wearing fall protections might include whenworking on scaffolding, working on a boat landing or plus 10 level notsurrounded by handrails andwhenworking on a fixed or portable ladderwhenanemployeeisabovesixfeet.

6.5 Thelanyardmustbeofsuchalengthastopreventtheemployeefromfalling

andstrikingthenextlowerlevel.Innocasewillthelanyardbegreaterthansixfeetlong.

6.6 Fall hazards shall bediscussedatprejob safetymeetings andnoted in the

JSAs. All fall hazards identifiedmust be eliminated or special precautionsshallbeaddressedbeforethejobcanstart.

6.7 Fall protectionplanswill bedeveloped at each facility as requiredby localregulatoryrequirements.

7.0 FallProtection

7.1 Permanently installed ladders, ten feetorhigher, require fallprotection. A

cagedoesnotqualifyasfallprotection.

7.2 Hoistareassixfeetorhighershallbeprotectedbyaguardrailsystemorafullbodyharness.Iftheguardrailsystemmustberemovedtofacilitatehoistingoperations and an employeemust lean through the access opening or outoveranedgetoreceiveorguideequipmentormaterials,theemployeemustutilizefallprotection.

7.3 Open holes six feet or highermust be covered or protected by a guardrailsystem. Openholes abovework areasmust be covered to prevent objectsfromfallingfromabove.Areasbelowtheholemaybebarricadedoffifthereisariskofdroppedobjects.

7.4 AllCompanyownedramps,runwaysandotherwalkwaysusedbyemployeesmustcontainaguardrailsystem.

7.5 EachaffectedCompanyemployeeworkinglessthansixfeetabovedangerousequipment shall ensure that either a guardrail system is in place or theequipmenthassomeothertypeofequipmentguard.



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8.0 FallingObjects

8.1 Each affected Company employee is required to wear a hard hat indesignated areas, but when exposure to falling objects from a structureaboveaworkingareaisapotentialrisk,othermeasureswillbeconsidered.Toeboards,guardrailsystems,canopystructures,orbarricadesshallbeusedwhennecessaryandnogozonesshallbeutilizedwhenpractical.

8.2 Toeboards

Whenusedasprotectionfromfallingobjects,toeboardsshall: Be a minimum of 3.5 inches high and no more than inch

clearanceabovethesurface Be solid or have openings not over 1 inch in greatest

dimension Be capable of withstanding a force of at least fifty pounds

appliedinanydownwardoroutwarddirectionatanypoint Be erected along the edge of the overhead walking/working

surfaceforadistancesufficienttoprotectemployeesbelow Iftools,equipmentormaterialsarepiledhigherthanthetopedgeofa

toeboard,anadditionaltypeofprotection,panelingorscreeningshallbe placed from floor to guardrail to protect employees from fallingobjects.

Goodhousekeepingmustbepracticed topreventslip, tripsand fallsanddroppedobjects.

8.3 CanopyStructures

When used as protection from falling objects, canopies shall be strongenoughtopreventcollapseandtopreventpenetrationbyfallingobjects.

8.4 GuardrailSystems

When used as protection from falling objects, guardrails shall haveopeningssmallenoughtopreventpassageofpotentialfallingobjects.Belowaregeneralrequirementsforguardrailsystems: Topedgeheightoftoprailsshallbe42inches+3inchesabove

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Midrails, screens, mesh, or intermediate vertical membersshallbeinstalledbetweenthetopedgeoftheguardrailsystemandthewalking/workingsurfacewhenthereisnowallatleast21incheshigh

Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, withoutfailure,aforceofatleast200poundsappliedwithin2inchesofthe top edge in any outward or downward direction at anypointalongthetopedge

Whenthe200pound test loadspecifiedabove isapplied inadownward direction, the top edge of the guardrail shall notdeflect to a height less than 39 inches above thewalking/workinglevel

Midrails,screens,mesh, intermediateverticalmembers,solidpanels,andequivalentstructuralmembersshallbecapableofwithstanding a force of at least 150 pounds applied in anydownwardoroutwarddirectionatanypointalongthemidrailorothermember

Guardrailsystemsshallbesurfacedtoprotectemployeesfrompuncturesorlacerationsandtopreventclothingfromsnagging

Theendsoftoprailsandmidrailsmustnotoverhangterminalposts, except where such overhang does not constitute aprojectionhazard

Steel andplastic banding cannotbe used as top rails ormidrails

Top rails andmidrails of guardrail systemsmust be at leastonequarterinchnominaldiameterorthickness

When guardrail systems are used at hoisting areas, a chain,gateorremovableguardrailsectionmustbeplacedacrosstheaccess opening between guardrail sections when hoistingoperationsarenottakingplace

Atholes,guardrailsystemsmustbesetuponallunprotectedsides or edges. When holes are used for the passage ofmaterials,theholeshallhavenotmorethantwo(2)sideswithremovableguardrail sections. When thehole isnot inuse, itmust be covered or provided with guardrails along allunprotectedsidesoredges.



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If guardrail systems are used around holes that are used asaccesspoints(suchasladderways),gatesmustbeusedorthepoint of access must be offset to prevent accidental walkingintothehole

If guardrailsareusedatunprotectedsidesoredgesof rampsand runways, theymustbe erectedoneachunprotected sideoredge

Ifwireropeisusedfortoprails,itmustbeflaggedatnotmorethan6feetintervalswithhighvisibilitymaterial.

For United States regulatory reference, more details can befound in 29 CFR 1926.502 (b) (115) and Appendix B,GuardrailSystems

9.0 FallArrest9.1 EachCompany facility shall evaluate their employeeswork conditions and

environmentstodeterminethepersonalfallarrestsystemthatbestsuitstheenvironment. Below are general requirements for personal fall arrestsystems: DRings (min of 2 inside diameter) and snaphooks shall have a

minimumtensilestrengthof5,000pounds.Connectorsshallbedropforged, pressed or formed steel and shall have a corrosionresistantfinishwithalledgesandsurfacessmooth.

Snaphooksshallbealockingtypesnaphook.Unlessthesnaphookisalockingtype,theyshallnotbeengagedtothefollowing: Directlytowebbing,ropeorwirerope Toeachother To a DRing that another snaphook or other connector is

attached Toahorizontallifeline Toanyobjectwhichisincompatiblyshapedordimensionedin

relation to the snaphook such that unintentionaldisengagementcouldoccurbytheconnectedobjectbeingabletodepressthesnaphookkeeperandreleaseitself

Lanyardsshallhaveaminimumbreakingstrengthof5,000pounds Selfretractinglanyardswhichautomaticallylimitfreefalldistanceto

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of 3,000 pounds applied to the device with the lanyard in the fullyextendedposition

Selfretractinglanyardsthatdonotlimitfreefalldistanceto2feetorless, ripstitch lanyards, and tearing anddeforming lanyards shall becapableofsustainingaminimumtensileloadof5,000poundsappliedtothedevicewiththelanyardfullyextended

Ropes and straps (webbing) used in lanyards and strengthcomponents of body harnesses shall bemade from synthetic fibers.Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipmentshall be independent of any anchorage being used to support anyotherequipment.

Personalfallarrestsystems,whenstoppingafall,shall: Limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 1,800

poundswhenusedwithabodyharness Be rigged such that an employee can neither freefall more

than6feetorcontactanylowerlevel Bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum

decelerationdistanceanemployeetravelsto3.5feetandhavesufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impactenergyofanemployeefreefallingadistanceof6feet

The attachment point of the body harness shall be located in thecenterofthewearersbacknearshoulderlevelorabovethewearershead

Bodyharnessesand itscomponentsshallbeusedonly foremployeeprotectionandnotusedtohoistmaterials

Fallarrestsystemsandcomponentssubjectedtoimpactloadingshallberemovedfromserviceimmediately

Fallprotectionshallnotbeattachedtohoists. Whenfallprotectionisusedathoistareas,itshallberiggedtoallow

the movement of the employee only as far as the edge of thewalking/workingsurface

Because not all components are interchangeable, fall arrest systemsshall not be modified without proper evaluation. Wornoutcomponentsshallbereplacedbyaqualifiedvendoralreadysupplyingthesystems.



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9.2 Theuseofbodybelts for fallarrest isprohibitedanda fullbodyharness is

required.

9.3 Fallprotectiondevices(i.e.fullbodyharnesses,lanyards,ropes,etc.)mustberecertifiedeverythreeyears(36months) fromthedateofmanufactureorreplaced. Aqualifiedpersonmustinspectall fallprotectiondevicesatleastonceayear. Allfallprotectiondevicesthathaveexperiencedone(1)shockfromapersonorfallingobjectmustberemovedfromserviceandsubmittedtotheappropriateHSERepresentativewithareportontheincident.

9.4 Allequipmentpurchasedforuseasfallarrestsystemsmustmeetorexceed

local regulatory, ANSI and ASTM standards before purchase. Prior topurchasing fallprotectionequipment, itssuitabilityshallbeverified for theintendedapplicationwiththemanufacturer.

10.0 PositioningDeviceSystems

10.1 Belowaregeneralrequirementsforpositioningdevicesystems: Positioningdevicesshallberiggedsuchthatanemployeecannotfree

fallmorethantwofeet Positioning devices shall be secured to an anchorage capable of

supportingat least twice thepotential impact loadof anemployee'sfallor5,000pounds,whicheverisgreater

10.2 Pelicanhooksareacceptableasapositioningdevice,butshouldnotbeused

asaprimarymeansofconnection.

10.3 Shallmeet local regulatory requirements, i.e., example in theUnitedStates:29CFR1926.502(e)(110).

11.0 SafetyMonitoringSystem

11.1 Whentheuseofconventionalfallprotectionisnotfeasibleortheusewouldcreate a greater danger to employees, Supervisory level personnel shallcontact their respective Leader and HSEQ Representative to discussadditionaloptions. Theworksitemustbe classifiedas a controlledaccesszoneandasafetymonitoringsystemshallbeimplemented.



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11.2 The highestranking Supervisory level personnel onsite shall designate aSafetyMonitor. TheSafetyMonitorwillbe solelydesignated to thisdutyandwillbecapableofrecognizingfallhazards,warntheemployeeswhenitappearsthattheemployeeisunawareofthehazardsorisactinginanunsafemanner,andshallbeonthesamesurfacewithinvisualsightdistanceoftheemployeebeingmonitored.

12.0 Tieoffs

12.1 Selecting suitable anchorage points is an important part of using fallprotection correctly. In an ideal situation, anchorage points are installedinitiallyonequipmentorstructures.So,insomecases,anchoragepointsmayhave to be installed to existing equipment or structures. A qualifiedProfessionalEngineershalldesignmodificationsmadetoexistingequipmentand/orstructures. Inothercases, therewillbeaneedtodeviseananchorpointfromexistingstructuressuchas: Largeeyeboltsmadeofanappropriategradesteel Steel members or Ibeams (these shall only be used with an

acceptable strap for the connection. Lanyards with a snaphookclippedontoitselfisprohibited.)

Guardrails or railings only if they have been designed for use as ananchorpoint(shallbeabletoprovidedocumentationondesign)

12.2 Strengthofapersonal fallarrestsystemisbasedonitbeingattachedtoan

anchoring system,which does not reduce the strength of the system. If ameansof attachment isused thatwill reduce the strength, that componentshall be replacedbya strongerone thatwill alsomaintain the appropriatemaximumarrestforce.Thefollowingarecircumstancesthatwouldweakenthestrengthoffallprotection: Tyingaknotinalanyardcanreduceitsstrengthbyfiftypercentor

more and shall not be done unless a stronger lanyard is used tocompensatefortheweakeningeffectoftheknotoralanyardwithanappropriately incorporated connector is used to eliminate the needforaknot

Tyinga lanyardaroundanIbeam,orsimilarsupport,canreduceitsstrengthbyseventypercentormoreduetothecuttingactionofthebeamedgesandshallnotbedoneunlessawebbing lanyard isusedaroundthebeam



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Tying a lanyard around or over rough or sharp surfaces reducesstrength drastically and shall be avoided. Alternateswould includeuseofasnaphook/DRingconnection,wirerope tieoffandeffectivepaddingofthesurface,oranabrasionresistancestraparoundoroverthesurface.

12.3 Whenplanningatieoffpoint,thehazardsofobstructionsinthepotentialfall

pathoftheemployeeshallbeconsidered.13.0 ElongationandDecelerationDistances

13.1 Duringthearrestingofafall,alanyardwillexperiencealengthofstretchingor elongation, whereas activation of a deceleration device will result in acertainstoppingdistance.Thesedistancesshallbeavailablewiththelanyardordeviceinstructionsandmustbeaddedtothefreefalldistancetoarriveatthetotalfalldistancebeforeanemployeeisfullystopped.Sufficientdistanceto allow for all of these factors must also be maintained between theemployeeandobstructionsbelowtopreventaninjuryduetoimpactbeforethesystemfullyarreststhefall.

14.0 Inspections

14.1 Allpersonalfallarrestsystemsmustbeinspectedpriortoeachuseandmaybedocumentedutilizingthereferencedforms(orequivalent).

14.2 WebbingWebbingcanbefoundonthebodyofabelt,harnessorlanyard.Theentiresurface of webbing shall be inspected for damage. Beginning at one end,bend the webbing in an inverted U. Holding the body side of the belttowardyou,graspthebeltwithyourhands6to8inchesapart.Ifedgesarefrayed, fibersarebroken,stitchesarepulled,orcutsorchemicaldamage isobserved,thecomponentmustbereplacedbeforenextuseorinaccordancewithmanufacturerrecommendations.

14.3 Buckle The buckle shall be inspected for loose, distorted or broken

grommets. Do not punch additional holes in waist strap or otherstrength members. Belts without grommets shall be inspected fortornorelongatedholesthatcouldcausethebuckletonguetoslip.



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Thebuckleshallalsobeinspectedfordistortionandsharpedges.Theouterandcenterbarsmustbestraight.Cornerandattachmentpointsshalloverlapthebuckleframeandmovefreelybackandforthinthesocketsandtherollershallturnfreelyontheframe.

Rivetsshallbetightandnotabletomove.Thebodysideoftherivetbase and outside rivet burr shall be flat against the material. Therivets shall not be bent, pitted, cracked, or show signs of chemicalexposure.

14.4 Rope

Theropelanyardshallbeinspectedfromendtoendforfuzzy,worn,broken,orcutfibers. Weakenedareasshallshownoticeablechangesintheoriginalrope diameter and shall be replaced if the diameter is not uniformthroughout. As theropeages, itbecomesmore imperative that testingandinspectionoftheintegrityiscompletedbyaqualifiedpersonnel.

14.5 SafetyStrap

ThesafetystrapshallbeinspectedforcutfibersordamagedstitchesinchbyinchbyflexingthestrapinaninvertedUnotingcuts,frayedareas or corrosion damage. Friction buckle shall be checked forslippingandsharpbuckleedges.Thetonguebuckleshallbereplacedwhenholesareexcessivelywornorelongated.

Any components with the following significant defects shall beremovedfromserviceimmediately: Cuts,tears,abrasions,mold,orunduestretching Alterationsoradditionswhichmightaffectefficiency Damageduetodeterioration Contactwithfire,acidsorothercorrosivesorchemicals Distortedhooksorfaultyhooksprings Looseordamagedmountings Nonfunctioningparts Wearingorinternaldeteriorationintheropes



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15.0 Cleaning

15.1 Basic care of fall arrest systems prolong their life and contribute to theirperformance. Clean components in accordance with manufacturerrecommendations which can be communicated by Business Unit HSEQdepartmenttoappropriateemployeesusingequipment.

15.2 Store the system in a clean, dry area free of fumes, sunlight or corrosive

materialsinsuchawaythatitwillnotwarpordistort.16.0 RescuePlan

16.1 Prior to startingwork ina fallhazardsworkarea,aFallProtectionRescuePlan (HSEQSESISCF051) or equivalent, must be written and in place ateachworksite.

16.2 This plan is required to provide for the rescue of an individual from theirsuspendedfallprotectiondevicesinlessthanfifteenminutesfromthetimeofthefall.

16.3 Eachemployeeinvolvedmustbereadytoperformarescueintheeventthatanindividualfallsandissuspendedbytheirfallprotectiondevice.

16.4 Theplanshall includenecessaryequipmentthatmaybeused,rolesofeach

employeeandprocedures.17.0 Training

17.1 Company employees exposed to fall hazards shall receive fall protectiontraining. Fall protection training will consist of instruction on how torecognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed tominimize thesehazards. Employees shallbe trainedon the safeuseof thesystemincluding: Applicationlimits Properanchoringandtieofftechniques Estimation of freefall distance, including determination of

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Methodsofuse Inspectionandstorageofthesystem

17.2 The Company will ensure that instructors teaching fall protection will be

qualifiedasperlocalregulatoryrequirements[exampleintheUnitedStates:CFR1926.203(a)(2)(iviii)].

17.3 Refresher trainingshallbeprovidedat theBusinessUnitsdiscretionwhenthefollowingarenoted:

Deficienciesintraining; Workplacechanges;and/or, Fall protection systems or equipment changes that render pervious

trainingobsolete.17.4 Trainingshallbedocumentedandmaintainedonfile.

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