Saudi Aramco GI 2.100 WORK PERMIT SYSTEM
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This document, Saudi Aramco General Instruction GI 2.100, outlines the comprehensive Work Permit System required for all Saudi Aramco facilities and project sites. It details the minimum requirements for issuing and receiving work permits to authorize hazardous activities such as construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair.
The GI covers essential topics including hazard identification and control, roles and responsibilities of issuers and receivers, qualifications and certification procedures, specific permit types (e.g., Cold Work, Hot Work, Equipment Opening/Line Break, Confined Space Entry), joint site inspection protocols, and the process for canceling and closing work permits. It also references relevant Saudi Aramco GIs and standards, ensuring a holistic approach to safety management.
Understanding and implementing this system is crucial for preventing personnel injury, equipment damage, operational disruptions, and environmental harm. This guideline provides a structured framework for managing work activities that pose potential risks within the oil and gas industry, emphasizing a proactive approach to safety and compliance.
It clarifies the necessity of permits for restricted areas and activities, defines high-risk tasks requiring additional approval, and sets clear criteria for hazardous zones and operations. Ideal for HSE managers, safety officers, project engineers, and site supervisors working in the oil and gas industry or similar high-hazard environments.