Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program

Updated: Version 1
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Northern Area Well Completion Operations
Department (NAWCOD)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Program
1st Edition
Northern Area Well Completion Operations Department

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Updated: Version 1
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Revision Tracking
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Reviewed By Fiddoson Fiddo

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 Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Purpose: ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Scope: ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Responsibility:............................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 NAWCOD Manager .................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Division Heads ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.6 Foremen/supervisors.................................................................................................................. 5
1.7 Employees/Contractors ............................................................................................................. 5
1.8 Division Safety representative .................................................................................................. 5
2 REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................ 6
3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ASSESSMENT ................................................... 13
4 CHEMICAL PPE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 18
5 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING ..................................................................................................... 26

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1 INTRODUCTION

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 1.1 Purpose:

Removing risk from the workplace is a primary aim of the Health & Safety Act.
Personal protective equipment must be provided to mitigate/eliminate the risks
associated with department’s operations.

1.2 Scope:

1.2.1 The scope of this policy is applicable to all Saudi Aramco well completion
operations including service providers supporting NAWCOD operations.

1.3 Responsibility:

1.4 NAWCOD Manager

 Ensure department in compliance with Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE).
 To ensure enough budget is allocated for PPE provision
1.5 Division Heads
 Ensure division is following the requirements of this manual
1.6 Foremen/supervisors
 Ensure enough quantity of PPE is available as required
 Ensure employees are fully equipped with required PPE
 Don’t allow work without proper PPE
 Don’t allow use of substandard PPE
 Ensure compatibility of PPE e.g. (ear muffs shall be compatible with Hard
Hat)
 Chemical PPE shall be available with the chemical and to be ready for use
 Ensure Service Companies provides required PPE in accordance with this
manual
 Don’t allow chemicals in location without proper PPE
1.7 Employees/Contractors
 Use proper PPE that fits the activity type
 Never expose PPE to any modifications e.g. painting or drilling holes
 Replace damaged / consumed PPE
 Check manufacturing date and recommended lifetime
 Use proper chemical PPE as per this manual and CHB/MSDS
1.8 Division Safety representative
 Check and verify compliance with the requirement of this manual
 Report any deficiencies to division head and OE & CG leader for corrective
action

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 6 General Requirements:

When a hazardous situation is recognized, steps shall be taken to mitigate the risk associated
with exposure to the hazard by first evaluating whether or not the hazard can be eliminated.
If this proves infeasible, then the Saudi Aramco hierarchy of controls shall be used

 At a minimum, hard hats, safety glasses, and safety shoes shall be worn in
NAWCOD Worksites unless otherwise required by based upon a result of
documented risk-based PPE needs analysis
 PPE shall meet applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
 Requirements or equivalent as specified in writing by the SA Loss
Prevention Department.
 Proper PPE (e.g., correct for type of exposure, sized to fit the worker,
meets applicable standards, no defects) shall be provided to personnel
when/where required.
 PPE shall be visually inspected by the user before each use. Defective or
damaged PPE shall not be used and shall be immediately replaced
 PPE that has exceeded its useable service life shall be immediately
replaced.
 Clothing shall be free of holes, excessive wear and other defects
6 Head Protection
 Employees shall wear approved hard hats in All NAWCOD worksites,
Shops, Yards and any place wherever work is being performed and while
there is a possibility of head injury where potential hazard exists
 Hard hats shall meet ANSI requirements
 Hard hat suspension cradles shall be properly adjusted. There shall be a
minimum 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) clearance between the top of the cradle and
the inside of the hard hat shell
 Hard hats shall bear identification on the inside of the shell stating the
name of the manufacturer, American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Z89.1 compliance, date of manufacture and class of the hard hat
 When earmuffs, and/or face shields are required they shall be compatible
with the hard hat used
 Hard hats shall not be painted, have holes drilled in them or have large
stickers Applied to them
 Hard hats shall be destroyed if they have been damaged (e.g., have a
whole, gouge, crack or defective suspension cradle), painted or
experienced a sharp impact.
 Metallic hard hats shall not be used
 Hard hats shall be replaced not more than 5 years from the date of
manufacture stamped/printed/embossed on the inside of the shell or as
otherwise recommended by the manufacturer (e.g., every 3 years).

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6 Eye and Face Protection

 Eye and face protection devices shall meet American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)
 Approved safety eyewear with side protection shall be worn in in all
NAWCOD worksites, shops, and yards and wherever potential hazards exists
to protect the worker’s eyes from flying particles, chemicals, etc.
 Prescription safety glasses (spectacles) with side shields and shatter-proof
lenses, or over glasses that completely cover the worker’s regular
prescription glasses, shall be provided at no charge to personnel requiring
them using form SA-406
 Additional approved hazard-specific eye/face protection (e.g., safety
goggles, face shield) shall be worn as needed to protect the worker’s face
and neck from flying particles, sprays of hazardous liquids
 Safety glasses or goggles shall always be worn under a face shield and
welding helmet
 Personnel working with or near hazardous liquids shall wear splash-proof
goggles with rubber seals that fit flush against the face, including with a
face shield if required
6 Foot Protection
 Approved safety footwear with a defined heel shall be worn in field
operations, process areas, and other designated areas. Foot protection shall
comply with GI 8.005 requirements
 Safety footwear shall be selected and used based on the need for
oil/abrasion/chemical/impact resistance, heat protection, electrical
insulation, and comfort.
 Safety footwear shall fit properly and shall be worn to cover the entire
foot, including the heel.
 Safety footwear shall have leather uppers and/or leather composition with
steel or non-metallic composite toecaps. Soles and heels shall be of the
nonslip type. However, when working in water or wet areas requiring
waterproof footwear, rubber safety boots are allowed.

6 Hand Protection
 Gloves shall be selected and worn based on the materials or equipment
being handled shall be resistant to hazards specific to the job. The

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 following is a guide to the most common types of protective work gloves
and the types of hazards they can guard against
 Disposable Gloves. Disposable gloves, usually made of lightweight plastic,
can help guard against mild irritants
 Fabric Gloves. Cotton or fabric blends are generally used to improve grip
when handling slippery objects. They also help insulate hands from mild
heat or cold.
 Leather Gloves. These gloves are used to guard against injuries from sparks
or scraping against rough surfaces. They are also used in combination with
an insulated liner when working with electricity.
 Chemical Resistant Gloves. May be made of rubber, neoprene, polyvinyl
alcohol, vinyl, etc. The gloves protect hands from corrosives, oils, and
solvents. Below table is a guide to the different types of glove materials
and the chemicals they can be used against. When selecting chemical
resistant gloves, be sure to consult the manufacturers’ recommendations,
especially if the gloved hand will be immersed in the chemical See below
Typical Glove Selection Criteria table

Type Advantages Disadvantages Use Against

Natural Low cost, good physical Poor vs. oils, greases, Bases, alcohols, dilute
rubber properties, dexterity organics. Frequently water solutions; fair vs.
imported; may be poor aldehydes, ketones.
quality
Natural Low cost, dexterity, better Physical properties Same as natural rubber
rubber chemical resistance than frequently inferior to
blends natural rubber vs. some natural rubber
chemicals
Polyvinyl Low cost, very good physical Plasticizers can be stripped; Strong acids and bases,
chloride properties, medium cost, frequently imported, may salts, other water
(PVC) medium chemical resistance be poor quality solutions, alcohols

Neoprene Medium cost, medium NA Oxidizing acids, anilines,

chemical resistance, medium phenol, glycol ethers
physical properties
Nitrile Low cost, excellent physical Poor vs. benzene, Oils, greases, aliphatic
properties, dexterity methylene chloride, chemicals, xylene,
trichloroethylene, many perchloroethylene,
ketones trichloroethane, fair vs.
toluene

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Butyl Specialty glove, polar Expensive, poor vs. Glycol ethers, ketones,
organics hydrocarbons, chlorinated esters
solvents
Polyvinyl Specialty glove, resists a very Very expensive, water Aliphatic, aromatics,
alcohol broad range of organics, sensitive, poor vs. light chlorinated solvents,
(PVA) good physical properties alcohols ketones (except
acetone), esters, ethers
Fluoro- Specialty glove, organic Extremely expensive, poor Aromatics, chlorinated
elastomer solvents physical properties, poor vs. solvents, also aliphatic and
(Viton) ™ * some ketones, esters, alcohols
amines
Norfoil Excellent chemical resistance Poor fit, easily punctures, Use for Hazmat work
(Silver poor grip, stiff
Shield)

6 Hearing Protection
 Ample supplies of approved hearing protection (e.g., earplugs) shall be
provided at the job site and shall be worn in high noise areas (i.e., 85
decibels [dBA] or higher)
 Personnel shall not be exposed to impulse or impact noise levels that
exceed the requirements of SAES-A-105. The need for additional hearing
protection devices shall be evaluated prior to performing work
 Plain cotton earplugs shall not be used for hearing protection
 Disposable earplugs shall be discarded at the end of each shift.

6 Body Protection
 Body protection shall be provided and worn by personnel as needed to
protect
 against hazards such as flash fire, electrical arc flash (see GI 2.721),
abrasive blasting, welding, handling asbestos, corrosive liquids, etc. This
protection may include flame resistant clothing (FRC), Tyvek®, leather, or
impermeable materials.
 FRC shall be provided to and worn by SA and contractor personnel in all
NAWCOD locations, shops, yards and operating areas
 FRC for protection against flash fire shall be per the SA Safety Management
Guide for Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC) & NAWCOD FRC program
 For employees/contractors conducting operations with chemicals/acids,
appropriate full body chemical suits should be provided and used.
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 6 Fall Protection
 Where possible, work shall be performed on the ground to minimize
exposure to falls from heights
 Each person who could fall more than 1.8 m (6 ft) shall be protected from
falling by a fall protection system
 Fall protection systems include fixed fall protection systems (i.e.,
temporary or permanent platforms with a complete guardrail system
consisting of top rails, mid rails and toe boards provided at all open edges)
and personal fall arrest systems
 Where a fixed fall protection system cannot be installed, a personal fall
arrest system, which is designed to stop (arrest) personnel once a fall has
occurred, shall be used
 Personal fall arrest systems shall include a full-body harness, shock-
absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline and a substantial anchor point
and/or horizontal/vertical lifeline.
 Refer to CSM II-5 Fall Protection for more info.

6 Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE)

 RPE shall be provided and used by personnel exposed to air contaminants
 RPE shall meet ANSI Z88.2 requirements
 Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) shall be positive-pressure type.
Negative-pressure SCBA shall not be used
 Breathing air compressors shall be operated and maintained in accordance
with Chapter CSM III-2, Mechanical and Heavy Equipment
 Breathing air quality shall meet Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Grade
‘D’ requirements in GI 1780.001 and shall be supplied via an SCBA, air-line
cascade system, or air-fed hoods with proper particulate/moisture filters
and air temperature monitoring.
 An atmosphere-supplying respirator shall be used when an unknown or
oxygen-deficient atmosphere could exist, or in the presence of toxic
hazards where a cartridge/filter RPE is inadequate (e.g., H2S).
 Personnel shall perform a face seal fit check to ensure a proper seal prior
to every use
 RPE shall be inspected by the user before and after each use
 RPE maintained for emergency situations shall be inspected at least weekly
 RPE shall be cleaned and sanitized after use
 RPE shall be stored in a manner to protect from physical damage, dust,
sunlight, heat, or damaging chemicals
 It is the supervisor / foreman responsibility to identify respiratory hazards
and evaluate personnel risk in the work area and Select the appropriate RPE
for the specific hazard verifying it meets ANSI Z88.2. and ensure full
compliance with CSM I-3 PPE

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PROTECTIVE
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NAWCOD has assessed the personnel exposure to hazards and identified the minimum
requirements of personal protective equipment as tabulated below

Head/Neck/Face Hazards: Tasks that can cause head/neck/face injury include: working below other workers who are using tools or
materials that could fall, and working in confined spaces and wherever head injuries can occur

Hazard Description of hazard(s): Required PPE

Impact Exposure to head injuries due to any airborne materials e.g. impact • Hard hat
by falling objects or struck by swinging object by energy absorption • Face shield where applicable

Hand Hazards: Hand injury can be caused by: work with chemicals or acids, exposure to cut or abrasion hazards and work with very hot or
cold objects or materials, and exposure to sharps
Hazard Description of hazard(s): Required PPE
Chemical Exposure to chemicals during handling and Chemical Resistant Gloves shall be used based on the type of chemical,
preparation that might be absorb via skin, cause refer to Chemical PPE requirements in this Manual.
Exposure burns and/or other injuries

Heat / Exposure to hot surface e.g. exhausts, and/or Cold Leather Gloves to be used to protect hands against Hot/Cold while
surface e.g. nitrogen tanks. Welding/cutting activities
performing the job
Cold including using Oxy-acetylene are heat hazards to
hand when performing welding/ cutting job Heat resistant Gloves shall be used while performing any activity with high
heat e.g. welding

Puncture Exposure to Punctures from hand tools that may Leather Gloves to be used to protect hands against Punctures while
performing the job
contain hazardous and non-hazardous materials
during work activities such as, tightening/loosening
pulling and transferring equipment/tools also, opening
/ closing

Cuts / Exposure to Cuts / Abrasions while filing, grinding, Abrasion resistant leather Gloves to be used to protect hands against
reaming, cutting and assembling / disassembling Cuts / Abrasions while performing the job
Abrasions tools

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 Body Hazards: Injury of the body (chest, arms, or legs) can occur during: exposure to chemicals, acids, or other hazardous materials;
welding, cutting, or brazing; chipping, sanding, or grinding; use of chainsaws or similar equipment; and work around electrical arcs.
Hazard Description of hazard(s): Required PPE
Chemical Exposure to chemicals during handling and Depending on the type of chemical being used, employee needs to use
preparation that might be absorb via skin, cause
chemicals as per CHBs and list of chemicals in this manual For
Exposure burns and/or other injuries resulting from any spilled
/ splashed chemicals corrosives e.g. Acid, employees shall use Acid /chemical suits
Other chemicals which are not corrosive, disposal Tyvek coveralls
could be used unless otherwise specified in CHB/MSDS

Body burns Exposure to body burns from welding sparks and Welding Apron
slugs while performing welding/cutting activities

Hydrocarbons Fires from ignition of hydrocarbons Fire resistant clothing

Arc flash Arc flash from electrical equipment Arc flash FRC

Fall Hazards: Personnel may be exposed to fall hazards when performing work on a surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 1.8
meters or more above a lower level. Fall protection may also be required when using vehicle man lifts, elevated platforms
Hazard Description of hazard(s): Required PPE
Fall Falling from high while performing work on elevated Fall protection and full body harness with fall arrestor
places wherever there is no enough guard lines e.g.
Hazard platforms, tanks etc. and when ascending/
descending ladders

Noise Hazards: Personnel may be exposed to noise hazards when working around generators, compressors, motors, or similar equipment
Hazard Description of hazard(s): Required PPE
Noise Exposure to noise higher than 85 decibels that can Ear plugs and/or Ear muffs
potentially result in a hearing loss. Loud noise from
Hazard running equipment, high and low frequency sound
can all permanently damage hearing

Respiratory Hazards: Personnel may be exposed to respiratory hazards that require the use of respirators: during emergency response,
working in gaseous areas and when using certain chemicals outside of a chemical fume hood.
Hazard Description of hazard(s): Required PPE

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Inhalation chemical exposure during handling and Purifying Air Respirators or any other respiratory system protection
Chemical preparation where chemical fumes, dust and or
depending on chemical type. refer to Chemical PPE requirements in this
liquids could be inhaled causing respiratory damages
Exposure Manual
Inhaling dust during stormy weathers where tiny Dust Mask
Dust particles could inter human respiratory system
causing lung health issues
Exposure
Where toxic gas could be present, personnel can be Personal gas monitors (T40), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
exposed during operation and or while responding to (SCBA)
emergency which will result to respiratory effects and
Toxic gas might lead to death depending on concentration

Exposure

Foot Hazards: Tasks that can cause foot injury include: exposure to chemicals or acids, welding or cutting, and materials handling
Hazard Description of hazard(s): Required PPE
Chemical Exposure to chemicals during handling and Rubber boots, refer to Chemical PPE requirements in this Manual
preparation that might be absorb via skin, cause
Exposure burns and/or other injuries

Impact / Exposure to foot impact / Compression while Safety Shoes with steel or non-metallic composite toecaps
performing activities, material handling, pulling,
Compression pushing or lifting whenever it foot could be crashed

Slippery / Exposure Slippery could result in foot injuries e.g. Rubber Safety boots with steel or non-metallic composite toecaps and
broken bones or twisting ankle when working on anti-slip soles
Wet
slippery and wet environments such as muddy
surfaces location, and oily platforms

Eye Hazards: Tasks that can cause eye injury include: working with chemicals or acids, sunlight, grinding; welding, hammering and working
in stormy weathers
Hazard Description of hazard(s): Required PPE
Chemical Exposure to chemicals during handling and Chemical goggles, refer to Chemical PPE requirements in this
preparation that might be in direct contact with eyes Manual
Exposure causing vision partial or total loss

Airborne Eyes are subject to flying objects and debris that can Safety Glasses with side protection
get into eyes causing serious injuries e.g. particles fly
objects from metals due to hammering, slick line cutting, and
any other activity where airborne particles may exist

Sunlight Exposure to sunlight can result in eye issues and might • Dark safety glasses with side protection
cause vision problems due Ultraviolet (UV) rays
• Photochromic prescribed safety glasses (spectacles) with side
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 Night Eyes are subject to flying objects and debris that can • Clear safety Glasses with side protection
get into eyes causing serious injuries e.g. particles fly • Photochromic prescribed safety glasses (spectacles) with side
Work from metals due to hammering, slick line cutting, and shields and shatter-proof lenses is accepted at day and night work
any other activity where airborne particles may exist
Hazards while dark glasses will cause vision deficiency

Limited Personnel with vision issues that requires vision Only Prescribed safety glasses (spectacles) with side shields and
corrective glasses are exposed to hazards and using shatter-proof lenses, (photochromic type for day and night use)
Vision standard safety glasses will result to vision
degradation
Hazard

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4 CHEMICAL PPE
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 NAWCOD utilizes various chemicals for some operations. Each chemical has its own
Chemical Hazard Bulletin (CHB) that includes all essential information as well as required
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), refer to Environmental Protection Department’s
website for Chemical Master Sheet, CHBs, and Chemical PPE Catalogue before using any
chemical.

NAWCOD frequent chemicals used are tabulated below:

NFPA Ratings

Chemical
Name
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
GLASSES:
Consider chemical goggles.
RESPIRATOR:
ADMIXTURE:COMPONENTS
Particulate. (AS/NZS
XANITHAN GUM MM 1999 1 0 0 1716 & 1715, EN 143:000 &
BATCH
149:001, ANSI Z88 or
national equivalent)

Glasses: Consider chemical

goggles. Gloves: 1.
NATURAL,
NEOPRENE 2. NEOPRENE
Respirator: Type A-P Filter
GLYCOL ETHYLENE 51 1 0 2 of sufficient capacity.
(AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN
143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI
Z88 or national equivalent)

Glasses: Safety Glasses.

Consider chemical
goggles.
ADMIXTURE 100 LB Respirator: Particulate.
DRILLING MUD (KCL)x30
826 0 1 1 (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN
143:000 & 149:001, ANSI
Z88 or national equivalent)

Glasses: Consider chemical

goggles. Respirator:
CACO3 FINE GRADE, 9-11 Particulate.
MICRON CALCIUM 1169 0 0 3 (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN
CARBONET CHIPS SMALL 143:000 & 149:001, ANSI
Z88 or national equivalent)

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Glasses: Consider chemical

xzcx goggles.
AGENT SURFACE Gloves: 1. BUTYL
TENSION(SA-64)
1421 2 3 2 [Link]/EVAL/PE 3. NITRILE

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 Glasses: Consider
chemical goggles.
Consider full face-shield.
Gloves: 1. BUTYL [Link],
NEOPR, NITRILE
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 14 0 1 3 Respirator: Particulate.
(AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN
143:000 & 149:001, ANSI
Z88 or national
equivalent)
Glasses: Consider full
face-shield.
Gloves: PVC chemical
resistant type.
Respirator: Type AB-P
COTRON 0370
(CORROSION INHIBITOR)
341 1 0 3 Filter of sufficient
capacity. (AS/NZS 1716
& 1715, EN
143:2000 & 149:2001,
ANSI Z88 or national
equivalent)

Glasses: Consider
chemical goggles.
Respirator: Type E-P
SODIUM SULFITE 33 0 2 2 Filter of sufficient
capacity. (AS/NZS 1716
& 1715, EN 143:2000 &
149:2001, ANSI Z88 or
national equivalent)
Glasses: Consider
chemical goggles.
Gloves: PVC chemical
resistant type.
Respirator: Type A Filter
DEFOAMWE 109 3 0 2 of sufficient capacity.
(AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN
143:2000 & 149:2001,
ANSI Z88 or national
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Glasses: Consider
chemical goggles.
Gloves: PVC chemical
resistant type.
Respirator: Type A-P
PRIME - 743 2047 1 0 3 Filter of sufficient
capacity. (AS/NZS 1716
& 1715, EN 143:2000 &
149:2001, ANSI Z88 or
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 Glasses: Consider
chemical goggles.
Respirator:
ADMIXTURE DRILING 964 0 0 1 Particulate. (AS/NZS
1716 & 1715, EN 143:000
& 149:001, ANSI Z88 or
national equivalent)
Glasses: Consider
chemical goggles.
Gloves:
[Link]/EVAL/PE 2.
SARANEX-23
Respirator: Type A-P
PRIME - 760 2050 2 3 2 Filter of sufficient
capacity. (AS/NZS
1716 & 1715, EN
143:2000 & 149:2001,
ANSI Z88 or national
equivalent)
Glasses: Consider
chemical goggles.
CALCIUM BROMIDE 314 0 0 2

Glasses: Consider full

face-shield.
Gloves: 1. BUTYL 2.
NEOPRENE 3. VITON
Respirator:
BACTOR (KCB-310) (B-54) Type BAX-P Filter of
(GLUTARALDEHYDE)
191 2 0 3 sufficient capacity.
(AS/NZS
1716 & 1715, EN
143:2000 & 149:2001,
ANSI Z88 or national
equivalent)
Glasses: Consider
chemical goggles.
Gloves: 1. HYPALON
2. NITRILE, PVC
[Link] Respirator:
OHR - 759 18 3 0 3 Type A Filter of
sufficient capacity.
(AS/NZS 1716
& 1715, EN 143:2000 &
149:2001, ANSI Z88 or
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Glasses: Consider
chemical goggles.
Gloves: 1. NEOPRENE 2.
VITON [Link] Respirator:
NALEO (R8539) 379 0 0 4 Particulate. (AS/NZS
1716 & 1715, EN 143:000
& 149:001, ANSI Z88 or
national equivalent)

GLASSES: Safety
Glasses. Consider
chemical goggles.
Consider full face-shield.
RESPIRATOR: Type AB-P
Sodium Bromide 2073 0 2 2 Filter of sufficient
capacity. (AS/NZS 1716
& 1715, EN 143:2000 &
149:2001, ANSI Z88 or
national equivalent)
Glasses: Consider
chemical goggles.
Respirator:
Sodium Bromide Solution 1169 0 2 2 Particulate. (AS/NZS
1716 & 1715, EN 143:000
& 149:001, ANSI Z88 or
national equivalent)
General Exhaust
Ventilation adequate
Consider chemical
goggles.
PVC chemical resistant
type.
TURBINE & ENGINE OILS 904 1 0 1 Store in cool, dry,
protected area.
Vapors/gas heavier than
air.
Toxic smoke/fumes in a
fire

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 Local Exhaust
Ventilation
recommended
Consider chemical
goggles.
WD-40 Multipurpose
Lubricant
731 1 0 1 PVC chemical resistant
type
Store in cool, dry,
protected area
Toxic smoke/fumes in a
fire.
Local Exhaust
Ventilation
recommended
Consider chemical
goggles.
Gloves: 1. NITRILE
DIESEL 404 1 0 2 Store in cool, dry,
protected area.
Restrictions on Storage
apply. Refer to Full
Report.

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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
Updated: Version 1
1st Edition
Northern Area Well Completion Operations
Department (NAWCOD)

5 MAINTENANCE &
CLEANING

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 In order to provide the required protection, all PPE must be inspected, cleaned and maintained
at regular intervals. Cleaning is particularly important for eye and face protection where dirty
lenses could pose danger to users.
All defective or damaged PPE should be replaced immediately.

6 Periodic Review
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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
Updated: Version 1
1st Edition
Northern Area Well Completion Operations
Department (NAWCOD)

This Program is subject to annual review or as deemed necessary

References
Saudi Aramco Loss Prevention CSM I-3 Personal Protective Equipment

Saudi Aramco Environmental Protection Department Website

GI 8.002, Safety Spectacles

GI 8.005, Protective (Safety) Footwear

GI 1780.001, Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators

SAES-A-105, Noise Control

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