1. Best Practices in GSPL BSC By Vivek Pathak (Sr. Manager - HSE)
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Content
Introduction.
QHSE Policy.
Best Safety Practices During Project.
Best Safety Practices During Operation.
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Introduction
Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL) was incorporated on 23rd December 1998.
Business : Natural Gas Transmission.
GSPL is certified for IMS (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007) by DNV with a scope for “TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL GAS THROUGH GAS GRID”.
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Operational Mile Stone
Year
Cumulative Network Length (KM)
2001 15
2002 60
2003
193
2004
213
2005
439
2006
485
2007
1038
2008
1107
2009
1303
2010
1656
2011
1874
2012
2067
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Awards & Certifications
During 5 Star Safety Audit British Safety Council after
extensive evaluation awarded 4 Star rating to GSPL O&M
division.
PNGRB Certification achieved of complete network as Single Project after extensive technical audit conducted by Ms/ CEIL.
FOUR STAR
BSC
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QHSE Policy
QHSE POLICY
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Monitoring Safety of Pipelines During Construction
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Project Cycle
Kick-off meeting after award of contract.
First presentation by EPC on HSE followed by discussion.
Submission of HSE Plan by EPC for approval.
HSE Plan vetted by PMC & GSPL.
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Project Cycle
After approval of HSE Plan – HSE induction takes place.
Witnessed by GSPL – HSE representative
Issue of induction cards to each inducted worker
Other contractual conditions verified at site such as labour camp, journey management, hygiene and sanitation, welfare aspects, medical facilities, etc.
In case of ineffective feedback, EPC asked to conduct
another induction program.
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HSE components of contracts
Journey Management
Vehicle record leaving and returning back
Security personnel record.
Labour camp / workers accommodation
General living facilities
Drainage
Lighting, ventilation
Water facility
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HSE components of contracts
Waste water & solid waste
Sanitary & toilet facilities
Bathroom & other sanitary facilities
Canteen, cooking & laundry facilities
Standard for nutrition & food safety
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15. PARAMETERS FOR HSE INDEX EVALUATION AT PROJECT SITES
LEADERSHIP & COMMITMENT (20%)
HSE TRAINING (15%)
TOOL BOX MEETING (5%)
INCIDENT REPORTINGS (10%)
SAFETY INDEX (2%)
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (15%)
HSE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION (10%)
SAFETY AUDIT / HSE INSPECTION (Since Start of Project) (5%)
UNSAFE ACTS / CONDITIONS (5%)
HSE MONITORING / COMPLIANCE (10%)
HSE PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES (3%)

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Environment Management Plan
Management of impact on physical environment
Management of impact on biological environment
Management of impact on socio-economic & cultural environment
Cost of Environment Management Plan
Contingency plan
Environmental monitoring and auditing
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Components of HSE Plan
Leadership and Commitment
Policy & Strategic Objectives
Organization, Responsibilities, Resources,
Standards and Documentation
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
Planning and Procedures
Implementation and Performance Monitoring
Audit & Review
Management Review
Organization Chart
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Components of HSE Plan
Feedback report by MSR from various project sites.
HSE performance measurable, safety index derived and submitted to top management
Approved report re-submitted for evaluation to project managers
Monthly HSE visit by HSE representative from HO. All contract conditions verified.
HSE Audits / inspections at sites by Head office team
HSE audit / visit report is generated and submitted for time bound compliance. This helps in continual HSE development at site.
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Components of HSE Plan
Training of workers, supervisors as per approved training matrix.
PPE matrix followed for the safety workers working with various equipments, conditions, activities, etc.
Safety Meeting
Meeting with contractors
Monthly Safety Meetings
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20. PROJECT ACTIVITIES IN NUTSHELL
Receipt of material at site.
Trenching
Stringing
Lowering
Welding
Bending
NDT
Tie-in
Joint Coating
Backfilling

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Component of PIMS
Construction Reports
Day to day plan
HSE report
Weekly progress report
Monthly progress report
Safety Meeting Minutes
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Commissioning
Pre-commissioning check
Commissioning activity
1 month operation period
Hand over to O&M
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Some of
best practices followed at project sites
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Some of best practices followed at project sites
Daily job specific tool box talks
1 mock drill in period of project
Monthly medical check-up of labours
First aid training by third party
Potable water testing by third party
External safety audit
Tools & tackle certification by third party
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30. DIESEL & lubricant YARD

32. Workers Accommodation Camp

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Monitoring Safety of Pipelines During Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Stage
Operation and Maintenance Site consist of following terminals.
Base – 4 Nos.
Sub Base – 3 Nos.
SV Terminal Nos.
TOP Terminal - 40 Nos.
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GSPL’s Gas Grid
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Operation Parameters
GSPL is presently transmitting over 35 MMSCMD of natural gas
The gas grid is equipped with the latest bi-directional gas transmission technology to enable two way gas flow.
The network is continuously monitored
using SCADA systems integrated with GIS technology
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Operation Pipeline Details
A Glimpse
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Base
Pipeline rature Section
Pipe Dia (inch)
Pipeline length (m)
Flow rate (m3/h)
Designed Pressure (bar)
Operating Pressure (bar)
Temperature (Deg C)
Ahmedabad
BAKPL 24
136284
150000 95
57.2 25
KMPL 18
39656
12000
KHPL 12
60693
11000 40
Vadodara
HNG 8
2580
5000
26.13
PHPL
37170
17500
60.26
ADPL
31196
20000
60.67
PBPL
40150
125000 63
BGPL 30
48930
500000 92
Bharuch
VNGL Connectivity 6
400
850
GFL Spur Line
4200
8500 10
GNFC Spur Line
4800
15500 75
Amboli- Sajod pipeline
5500
50000
42067
Surat
Mora- Utran
25400 37
Olpad-Utran Pipeline
17300
65000 85
Cairn -Mora Pipeline
6600
12500 49
Hazira Mora Pipeline 36
13800
325000 39
Vapi
Welspun Ruby Alok
1790
11500
Vapi-GIDC Spur Line
12081
17000 26
Mora- Vapi Pipeline
128181
400000
Eklara Spurline
17184 31
Rajkot
Euro Spurline
1000
Welspun Spurline
4920
7200 70
Morbi spurline
67802
116426
ARPL-B (IPS to Gauridad)
101436
392000
RJPL
114938
274294 60
GSFC Spurline
5305 35
Morbi-Mundra Pipeline (MMPL)
156735
9559
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Integrated Management System (IMS)
GSPL has designed and Developed the Document Structure as given below :
Level 1
Integrated Management System Manual
Level 2
System Operating Procedures … 28 Nos.
Level 3
Work Procedures …. 102 Nos.
Guidelines …. 24 Nos.
Aspect and Impact Analysis ….. All Activities
Group Risk Assessment ….. All Activities
Legal Register ….. 24 Nos. of applicable Acts
Crisis Management Plan ….. CMP
Emergency Response Disaster Management Plan…. ERDMP
Level 4
Forms , Formats, MSDS …… 128 Nos.
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Pipeline Assessment Management System (PAMS)
PAMS is a unique Data Management and Analysis System.
All IMS related Documents are regularly Updated in PAMS.
It has Modules on
- Administration.
- Engineering & Construction.
- HSE
- O & M.
- IMS
- Training & Development.
- Care & Share
- Code & Standards
- GIS
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Pipeline Assessment Management System (PAMS)
Spot evaluation of Natural Gas Leakage in Pipeline through PAMS and area to be affected.
ARPL Ch Risk Impact at 70 bar operating pressure
BAKPL Ch – Risk Impact at Operating Pressure – 65 bar
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HSE Management System
HSE is broadly classified into two areas:
i) Process Safety – HAZOP & RISK ASSESSMENTS
ii) General Safety – IMS System
Risk Control Measures.
i) Physical Controls.
ii) Procedural Controls.
iii)Educational Controls.
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Physical Controls
Regular Mock Drills
Internal (Total 7 in a Year)
External (Total 1 in a Year)
Lagging & Leading Parameters are identified and Corrective & Preventive Action taken.
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Physical Controls
Auditing System
Internal & External
External Surveillance Audit by DNV … Once in a Year.
External Safety Audit by Independent third party e.g. British Safety Council, Chilworth … Once in a Year.
Internal IMS Audit by Certified Internal Auditors.. Twice in a Year.
Internal Safety Audit by Internal Safety Auditors… Quarterly
Vehicle Safety Audit by Govt. registered trainers…. Once in a Year.
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Physical Controls
Fire and Gas System.
OPD (Open Path Gas Detector)
PGD (Point Gas Detector)
Heat Detectors.
Smoke Detectors.
Flooding System. (CO2 - Unmanned Stations and FM- 200 Manned Stations )
Fire Extinguishers. (DCP & CO2)
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Physical Controls
I& C SYSTEM
There are 2 Control rooms (Master & Slave): 1) Sherkhi 2)Mora
Data (Pressure & Temperature) is monitored through these
control rooms (Via SCADA).
SV Station at every 20 Km of P/L Sections.
SV STATION
Local Panel
RTU
Sectionalizing Valve ,PT & TT installed at every SV Station
DATA
DATA
Telecom Unit
DATA
Control
Signal
Control
Signal
Control
Signal
Control
Via SCADA
Control Room
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Physical Controls
pigging
Foam Pig
Deformation Tool
MFL ( Magnetic flux Leakage)
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Physical Controls – Health & Hygiene
Noise and Illumination Level Monitoring.
Ambient Air Monitoring.
Personal Protective Equipment.
First Aid Box.
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Procedural Controls
AIA (Aspect Impact Assessment) & GRA (Group Risk Assessment).
Hazard Identification.
Permit to Work System.
Incident Reporting & Investigation.
Safety Alerts.
Emergency Response & Disaster Management Plan. (ERDMP)
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50. PARAMETERS FOR HSE INDEX EVALUATION at operation and maintenance SITES
LEADERSHIP & COMMITMENT (20%)
HSE TRAINING (10%)
INCIDENT REPORTINGS (10%)
FIRE / GAS DETECTION SYSTEM (30%)
AUDIT OBSERVATIONS / NCs & ITS COMPLIANCE (10%)
HSE MONITORING / COMPLIANCE (10%)
PERMIT TO WORK (5%)
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Procedural Controls
Overall Monitoring of Projects and O&M Site by regular HSE Site Visits by Senior Management.
Regular Feedback procedure system from visitors and evaluation.
Various HSE Committee
- Monthly HSE Committee Meeting at Site.
- HSE Steering Committee Meeting at Corporate level.
- Group HSE Steering Committee at Senior Management Level.
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Educational Controls
Periodic Training Program on Safety, Fire Safety and Environment Protection.
Training Calendar prepared covering all Staff.
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Educational Controls
Celebration of National Safety Week, World Environment Day, National Road Safety Week and Observation of Fire Service Day.
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Educational Controls
Health & Safety News Bulletins & Library at site.
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Educational Controls – Tableau
Tableau on “Pipeline Safety Awareness” 62nd Republic Day Celebration at TANKARA ( Rajkot)
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Tableau on “Pipeline Safety Awareness” 62nd Republic Day Celebration at TANKARA ( Rajkot)
Educational Controls –
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ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN GSDMA ACTIVITIES
Educational Controls –
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Educational Controls
Educating the Public Living in nearby villages and authorities about the activities in the industry.
Movie in Local Language Prepared and screening carried out in various villages along the pipeline.
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Safety can distinguish you.
Lack of safety
can extinguish you
THANKS
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