SAES-H-102

Engineering Standard

10 May 2022

SAES-H-102 Safety Requirements for Coating Applications

Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee

Previous Issue: 18 April 2019 Contact: (ALRUDAMA)

        Next Revision: 10 May 2027

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Contents

Summary of Changes … 3

1 Scope … 4

2 Conflicts and Deviations … 4

3 References … 4

4 Terminology … 5

5 Safety Requirements … 5

Document History … 12

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Summary of Changes

Paragraph Number

Previous Revision

Current Revision

(18 April 2019)

(10 May 2022)

5.1.2

Change Type

(Addition, Modification, Deletion, New)

Technical Change(s)

Addition

Add terminology section

Modification

Revise the word should to shall

5.4.1.3

Modification

Clarify the appropriate PPE

5.4.2.18

5.4.2.19

New

5.4.2.1

Modification

5.4.2.5

Modification

5.4.2.6

Modification

5.4.5.12

Modification

Aligned with GI safety requirement

Modify the blaster safety requirements

Modify the hearing protection requirement as per GI

Modify safety requirement for Airless spray

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Scope

This standard prescribes the minimum mandatory safety requirements applicable during shop or field surface preparation and coating applications for construction, maintenance, and/or coating maintenance programs of Saudi Aramco industrial facilities and equipment referred to in SAES-H-001/ 002/ 003/ 004.

Conflicts and Deviations

Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed to the EK&RD Coordinator.

Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302.

References

All referenced specifications, standards, codes, drawings, and similar material are considered part of this engineering standard to the extent specified, applying the latest version, unless otherwise stated.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302

Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-H-001

SAES-H-002

Coating Selection and Application Requirements for Industrial Plants and Equipment

Internal and External Coatings for Steel Pipelines and Piping

SAES-H-003

Protective Coatings for Industrial Concrete Structures

SAES-H-004

Protective Coating Selection and Application Requirements for Offshore Structures and Facilities

Saudi Aramco General Instructions

GI 0002.100

Work Permit System

GI 0006.021

Abrasive Blasting Operations

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GI 1780.001

ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING RESPIRATORS

3.2

Industry Codes and Standards

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME SEC VIII D1

Unfired Pressure Vessels

National Electrical Code

NEC Article 500 Hazardous (Classified) Locations

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Construction Industry Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1926 U.S. Department of Labor, Chapter XVII, Section 1926.105

International Standard Organization

ISO 3861

Rubber Hoses for Sand and Grit Blasting - Specification

Terminology

4.1 Acronyms

EK&RD: Engineering Knowledge & Resources Division

4.2 Definitions

Buyer: Saudi Aramco Purchasing Department Representative

Buyer’s Representative: The person or persons designated by the Purchasing Department to monitor / enforce the contract. Normally, this is the on-site certified coating inspector.

Safety Requirements

5.1

Fire and Explosion Prevention

5.1.1 Work Permits, and confined space entry shall be obtained if they are

needed in accordance with GI 0002.100.

5.1.2 Flammable fluids/ solvents shall not be used with electrostatic equipment.

Grounding of all objects, spray machines, and people.

5.1.3 Smoking and/or the use of open flames shall be permitted only in designated safe areas. Welding and the use of heating sources are prohibited in areas where coating is in progress in confined space.

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5.1.4 All electrical lighting, equipment, and connections shall conform to National Electric Code, Class I, Division 1, Group D explosion proof requirements (NEC Article 500).

5.1.5 Solvents and paints shall not be applied to surfaces warmer than flash

point or coating manufacturer’s recommendation.

5.1.6 Live electrical wire shall not be presented. Wet electrical equipment shall

not be operated.

5.1.7 High pressure fluid hoses shall be grounded.

5.2 Ventilation

5.2.1 Forced ventilation shall be used in confined spaces whenever abrasive

blasting, solvent cleaning, and/or painting are in progress.

5.2.1.1 Forced ventilation shall continue until the coating is fully cured

and ready for service.

5.2.1.2 Natural ventilation (through opened manholes, etc.) shall not be

substituted for forced ventilation in confined spaces.

5.2.2 Ventilation shall ensure good air circulation with no dead air pockets in the

confined space.

5.2.2.1 The fresh air inlet shall be located near the top of the confined

space whenever practical.

5.2.2.2 The discharge opening shall be located near the bottom of the

confined space.

5.2.2.3 Supplementary fans shall be used if necessary to ensure adequate air circulation in low spots or dead spaces.

5.2.3 Ventilation requirements for various sizes of confined spaces are given in

Table 1.

5.2.4 Respirable air-fed hoods shall be worn by all personnel inside confined

spaces whenever:

5.2.4.1 Blasting or spray painting is in progress.

5.2.4.2 Solvent cleaning or brush painting is in progress in a confined

space having a volume of less than 16 m³.

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5.3 Health Hazards

5.3.1 Materials Safety Data Sheets for all coatings, solvents, abrasives and

cleaners in use shall be readily available on-site.

5.3.2 The appropriate personnel protection equipment listed in Table 2 shall be worn. In addition, safety belts and lines shall always be used by personnel working from unguarded platforms or in confined spaces where a manhole accessed by a ladder is the only exit.

5.3.3 Adequate First Aid and washing facilities shall be readily available so that paints and solvents splashed on the body or in the eyes can be immediately removed. Any special safety requirements listed in Materials Safety Data Sheets of coating material shall be also available. First Aid and washing facilities shall be checked frequently for proper functioning.

5.3.4 PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) shall always be worn and safety

hats shall be worn as required by proponent organizations.

5.3.5 Air hoses shall not be used by personnel for cleaning or cooling

themselves.

5.3.6 Solvents shall not be used by personnel for washing up.

5.4 Equipment Hazards

5.4.1 Power tools

5.4.1.1 Electrically or pneumatically driven powered mixers shall be

grounded.

5.4.1.2 Power equipment shall be operated at speeds recommended by

the manufacturer with proper safety guards.

5.4.1.3 Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

including hearing protection shall always be worn whenever chipping guns or pneumatic hammers are in use.

5.4.2 Abrasive Blasting

5.4.2.1 The shutoff Deadman shall be operated manually by the blaster.

The Deadman switch shall not be depressed by wires/tape, etc.

5.4.2.2 The blast nozzle shall be electrically connected to an external ground in order to prevent static electrical discharges or shocks to operating personnel. Grounding wire shall be AWG-4 or larger.

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5.4.2.3 The blasting hose shall be the static dissipating type with external couplings. Pressure resistance of the blast hoses shall be greater than the maximum working pressure of blasting pots. Inspect the entire hose before every shift and any. This shall be done by squeezing the entire length of the hose at every 6 to 12 inches. Any bulges, wear or spots identified shall be replaced.

5.4.2.4 PPE for abrasive blasting operation including Respirable air-fed abrasive blasting hoods and OSHA-approved in-line respirable air filters shall be utilized at all times.

5.4.2.5 Compressor hoses, air lines, and blast hoses shall be safety wired at each coupling using manufacturer recommended safety pins.

5.4.2.6 Hearing protection shall be worn in confined spaces where abrasive blasting is in progress. Noise levels shall be less than of 85 dB(A) Time-Weighted Average (TWA) (OSHA Noise Exposure Action Level) per shift of 8 hours as per SAES-A-105.

5.4.2.7 Before breathing air used for respiration purpose, it must be checked to ensure it meets the quality requirements. They shall be re-tested quarterly to ensure that air quality remains satisfactory as per GI 1780.001.

5.4.2.8 Cleanliness of air supplied to Blasters Helmet shall be as per

OSHA Grade D.

5.4.2.9 Compressor for breathing air should not be kept in area where

dust, fumes, or solvent vapors are present.

5.4.2.10 Breathing air should be free from moisture and oil.

5.4.2.11 Carbon Monoxide Alarm should be fitted in the breathing airline

and shall be tested before every shift.

5.4.2.12 Parts of different manufacturers shall not be mixed up in

breathing airline.

5.4.2.13 All components in the breathing airline should be checked daily.

5.4.2.14 NIOSH approved air respirator should be used in the blasters

helmet.

5.4.2.15 Vessels such as air receivers that are used as a surge tank between the blasting pot shall be manufactured and stamped in accordance with ASME SEC VIII D1, Unfired Pressure Vessels. They shall be hydrotested at a pressure as recommended by the vessel manufacturer at ambient

the compressor and

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temperature using clean water. These vessels shall be revalidated by hydrotesting at least annually and the test certificates shall be submitted to the Saudi Aramco Inspector for verification.

5.4.2.16 All pressure relief valves, gauges, and devices shall be tested annually and tagged with the expiration date. The test certificates shall be submitted to the Saudi Aramco Inspector for verification.

5.4.2.17 All blasting and coating equipment and associated attachments

shall be adequately earthed to avoid electrostatic discharges.

5.4.2.18 Pre-placement medical examination shall be performed every two years for all workers assigned to abrasive blasting operations, including a chest X-ray and a pulmonary function study as per GI 0006.021.

5.4.2.19 Areas where abrasive blasting is in progress shall be barricaded to keep unauthorized personnel out of the hazardous area. Warning signs shall be posted at the hazardous areas with suitable warnings of the potential dangers (e.g., “No Entry-Abrasive Blasting in Progress”). Signs shall be provided in Arabic and English, as well as the languages of the contractor’s workforce as per GI 0006.021.

5.4.3 Solvent Cleaning

5.4.3.1 Benzene, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, and chlorinated

hydrocarbons with low threshold limit values (less than 20 ppm) shall not be used.

5.4.3.2 Suitable gloves shall be worn while solvent cleaning along with

other applicable personnel protection equipment.

5.4.3.3 Suitable Respirator shall be worn during solvent cleaning.

Solvent cleaning shall be done in well ventilated areas.

5.4.4 Coating Preparation and Equipment Cleaning

5.4.4.1 Coatings shall be prepared and mixed in an adequately ventilated

and shaded area away from sunlight or any other source of ignition. Use eye protection (goggles), respirator or mask and compatible protective gloves.

5.4.4.2 Electrically or pneumatically driven power mixers shall be

grounded.

5.4.4.3 Avoid splash or spillage during mixing. Clean spilled paints

immediately using proper cleaning solvent.

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5.4.4.4 Safety instructions or SDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) of

coating material which are provided from coating manufacturer shall be followed.

5.4.5 Airless Spray Paint Application

5.4.5.1 Airless spray guns shall never be pointed at anyone or at any

part of the body.

5.4.5.2 The tip guard shall always be in place on the airless gun while

spraying.

5.4.5.3 Leather gloves shall be worn by the operator whenever the

airless spray gun is in use.

5.4.5.4 The trigger safety latch shall be engaged whenever the airless

gun is left unattended.

5.4.5.5 Hoses, pumps, and accessories shall never be operated at

pressures exceeding their rated pressure. In no case shall the working pressure in the paint line exceed 34.5 MPa (5,000 psi). Safety pressure relief valves shall be used on outbound side of the pressure pump(s).

5.4.5.6 The pump shall be shut down and the fluid pressure in the

system relieved before servicing or cleaning any components, including clogged spray tips.

5.4.5.7 Hoses shall be grounded, anti-static type.

5.4.5.8 Airless spray equipment shall not be operated unless all

grounds (earths) are in place, connected, and in good condition. Grounding wire shall be AWG-4 or larger.

5.4.5.9 Airless spray equipment shall not be operated if any of the

pressure system components is not in good condition.

5.4.5.10 Solvents shall not be flushed into containers that are hotter than

50°C.

5.4.5.11 Emergency medical care shall be obtained immediately if any high-pressure fluid from the airless equipment penetrates the skin. (High pressure fluid injection injuries can be extremely serious, including the need for amputation).

5.4.5.12 Hands or body shall not be used to stop any leak in the airless

spray lines. Any observed leaking in the airless spray lines shall

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be safely isolated in accordance with equipment manufacturer recommendations.

5.4.5.13 The Airless Spray maximum operating pressure shall not be exceeded as per equipment specification data sheet.

5.4.5.14 Spray tip shall be aligned properly to avoid back spray

5.4.5.15 Never inter change fluid and air hoses during application. Color

code for air hose shall be Red and fluid hose shall be Black. Spray hoses shall be made of solvent resistant material as per ISO 3861.

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Document History

10 May 2022

18 April 2019

Major revision to referenced GI requirements for abrasive blasting operations, hearing protection, air receivers, and required safety during airless spray coating application. Minor revision to revise and clarify some requirements related to air receiver and blasting hoses.

29 October 2017 Major revision to referenced international standards; added new safety

requirements for electrical equipment, high pressure hoses, air receivers, blasting equipment, air quality, and noise level; and required safety certifications were addressed.

24 October 2012 Revised the “Next Planned Update”. Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and

reissued with editorial revision to remove the committee members list and change the primary contact person.

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Table 1 - Ventilation Requirements for Confined Spaces

Volume of Confined Area m³ 16 80 160 800 1,600 4,000

BBL 100 500 1,000 5,000 10,000 25,000

Required Air Mover Capacity cfm L/s 1,000 472 2,500 1,180 5,000 2,360 10,000 4,720 15,000 7,080 20,000 9,440

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Table 2 - Personal Protective Equipment to be Worn or Used during Surface Preparation and Paint Application

Key: O = Outdoors

C = Confined Spaces

Type of Work to be Performed

Surface Preparation

Wire Brushing, Chipping, Scrapping and Grinding

Abrasive Blasting

operator
other workmen

Paint Removing

OSHA-Approved Respirable Airfed Hood and Filter 21-444-934 21-443-500

Respirator; Chemical Cartridge 21-370-800 21-370-810 21-370-820

Dust Respirator 21-370-500

X X

Face Shield (1) 21-426-121 21-426-125 21-426-142

Solvent Cleaning X

Brush Spray Paint Application O C O C

Brush Spray O C O C

Epoxy and Coal
Tar Epoxy

Alkyd

Inorganic Zinc

Chlorinated Rubber

X X

X X X

Bituminous

X X

Note: (1) Face shields shall always be used when working overhead.

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Table 2 - Personal Protective Equipment to be Worn or Used during Surface Preparation and Paint Application (Cont’d)

Key: O = Outdoors

C = Confined Spaces

Type of Work to be Performed

Surface Preparation

Wire Brushing, Chipping, Scrapping & Grinding

Abrasive Blasting

operator
other workmen
in vicinity

Paint Removing

Goggles Safety Impact 21-434-249 C O

Gloves; Leather 21-432-353 C O

Gloves; Rubber 21-432-630

Hearing Protection 21-327-100/105/110/272

X X

Solvent Cleaning

Paint Application

ALL

Brush Spray O C O C

Epoxy and Coal
Tar Epoxy

Alkyd

Inorganic Zinc

Chlorinated Rubber

Bituminous

Polyurethane

X X

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Solvent Cleaning X

Brush Spray Paint Application O C O C

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Solvent Cleaning

Paint Application

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