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NORSOK STANDARD

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MACHINERY-
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
ANALYSES AND DOCUMENTATION

S-005
Rev. 1, March 1999
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This NORSOK standard is developed by NTS with broad industry participation. Please note that
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CONTENTS

FOREWORD 3
1 SCOPE 4
2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES 4
3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 4
3.1 Definitions 4
3.2 Abbreviations 5

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4 RESPONSIBILITIES 5
4.1 Contractors 5
4.2 Suppliers 6
4.2.1 Supplier of Machinery 6
4.2.2 Supplier of Sub-assembly 6
5 WORKING ENVIRONMENT DOCUMENTATION 8
5.1 General 8
5.2 Risk Assessments 8
5.3 Working Environment Design Reviews 9
5.4 Chemical Inventory and Safety Data Sheets 9
5.5 Noise and Vibration Data 10
5.5.1 Noise Data Sheets 10
5.5.2 Vibration Data 10
6 RISK ASSESSMENT 12
6.1 Process overview 12
6.2 Determine responsibilities 13
6.3 Determine machinery limits (step 1) 13
6.4 Establish assessment team (step 2) 14
6.5 Identify and describe manual tasks (step 3) 14
6.6 Identify and describe hazards (step 4) 14
6.7 Estimate and evaluate risk (step 5) 15
ANNEX A BASIC CONCEPTS (INFORMATIVE) 18
A.1 Scope and Objectives 18
A.2 WE Requirements, Analyses and Documentation 19
A.3 Methods to remove hazards of machinery 21
ANNEX B NOISE AND VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS (INFORMATIVE) 22
B.1 Noise Verification Measurements 22
B.2 Structureborne Noise 23

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ANNEX C DETERMINATION OF WORKING ENVIRONMENT (WE)


DOCUMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES (INFORMATIVE) 24
ANNEX D HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS (INFORMATIVE) 25
ANNEX E FORM FOR DOCUMENTATION OF RISK ASSESSMENTS
(INFORMATIVE) 29
ANNEX F FORM FOR CHEMICAL INVENTORY (INFORMATIVE) 31
ANNEX G WORKING ENVIRONMENT (WE) DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST
(INFORMATIVE) 32

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FOREWORD

NORSOK (The competitive standing of the Norwegian offshore sector) is the industry
initiative to add value, reduce cost and lead time and eliminate unnecessary activities in
offshore field developments and operations.

The NORSOK standards are developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry as a part of the
NORSOK initiative and supported by OLF (The Norwegian Oil Industry Association) and
TBL (Federation of Norwegian Engineering Industries). NORSOK standards are administered
and issued by NTS (Norwegian Technology Standards Institution).

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The purpose of NORSOK standards is to contribute to meet the NORSOK goals, e.g. by
replacing individual oil company specifications and other industry guidelines and documents
for use in existing and future petroleum industry developments.

The NORSOK standards make extensive references to international standards. Where


relevant, the contents of a NORSOK standard will be used to provide input to the international
standardisation process. Subject to implementation into international standards, the NORSOK
standard will be withdrawn.

Annexes are informative.

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1 SCOPE

This NORSOK standard addresses methods for working environment analyses and
documentation of machinery according to machinery regulations and the normative references.
The methods may also be used for other technical products having similar hazards.

The scope and objectives of this standard are elaborated in Annex A1.

2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

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The following standards include provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute
provisions of this NORSOK standard. Latest issue of the references shall be used unless
otherwise agreed. Other recognised standards may be used provided it can be shown that they
meet or exceed the requirements of the standards referenced below.

NS-EN 292 Part 1 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 1:
Basic terminology, methodology
NS-EN 292 Part 2 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design Part 2:
Technical principles and specifications (as amended)
NS-EN 1050 Safety of machinery - Principles for risk assessment
NORSOK S-002 Working Environment

3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

3.1 Definitions

Declaration of Conformity: Declaration issued by the manufacturer of machinery (or his


EU/EFTA representative) to document conformity with the requirements of Machinery
regulations; cf. Norwegian Labour Inspection order no. 522.

Declaration of Incorporation: Declaration issued by the manufacturer of sub-assembly (or


his EU/EFTA representative) to document conformity with the requirements of Machinery
regulations; cf. Norwegian Labour Inspection order no. 522.

Design review: A systematic and documented examination of a design to evaluate its


capability to fulfil specific requirements.

Machinery: As defined in Machinery regulations, the term machinery comprises various


types of individual machines and assembly of machines, distinguished by the ability to
perform a specific application, as well as interchangeable equipment; cf. Norwegian Labour
Inspection order no. 522 2 (with explanatory notes):
- An assembly of linked parts or components, at least one of which moves, with (i.e. fitted
with or intended to be fitted with) the appropriate actuators, control and power circuits,

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etc., joined together for a specific application, in particular for the processing, treatment,
moving or packaging of a material.
- An assembly of machines which in order to achieve the same end, are arranged and
controlled so that they function as an integral whole.
- Interchangeable equipment modifying the function of a machine.

Risk assessment: A documented and systematic process of identification and assessment of


hazards related to specified work tasks, including estimation of frequency and consequence of
accidents / harmful effects for the personnel involved. Risk assessments are used as a basis for
evaluation of the need for and selection of safety measures.

Safety data sheet: Documentation of the safety, health and environment hazards of a

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chemical product according to the regulations relating to Compilation and distribution of
safety data sheets for dangerous chemicals; cf. Norwegian Labour Inspection order no. 548.

Shall: Verbal form used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed in order to conform to
the standard and from which no deviation is permitted, unless accepted by all involved parties.

Should: Verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as
particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action
is preferred but not necessarily required.

Sub-assembly: A machine that cannot function independently, and that is intended for
incorporation into machinery.

Working environment: As defined in NORSOK S-002:


- The totality of all physical, chemical, biological and psychological factors at work that
may affect the employees health and well being through acute trauma or lasting exposure.
The influences from lasting exposure may be positive and negative.

3.2 Abbreviations

PO Purchase Order
WE Working environment

4 RESPONSIBILITIES

The following responsibilities apply with respect to execution of analyses and delivery of
working environment (WE) documentation for machinery:

4.1 Contractors

The responsibilities of a company working for Client according to contract are described
below. Various contract strategies may apply, including engineering, procurement,
construction, installation, and/or commissioning. Typical deliveries from principal contractors
are offshore platforms, pipelines, and sub-sea installations. A principal contractor may use

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various sub-contractors. Typical deliveries from sub-contractors are living quarters, drilling
modules, and process modules.

For each subject machinery within Contractors scope of work, the Contractor shall ensure
that the boundaries of machinery and sub-assemblies and the responsibilities for issue of
statutory declarations and indicators (e.g. instructions, CE-marking) are defined. Further, the
Contractor shall ensure that the requirements for WE documentation are determined and
specified in sub-contract and/or Purchase Orders (POs); cf. clause 5.

The Contractor shall also:


provide the interface information necessary for execution of risk assessments (e.g.
informations regarding control systems, utility systems, energy supply) to sub-contractors

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and/or Suppliers;
specify risk estimation criteria other than the criteria in clause 6.7, if necessary to meet the
risk acceptance criteria for the overall occupational accident risk in the area;
specify noise level limits on noise data sheets, request the procedures for verification of
Supplier guaranteed noise levels, and request necessary vibration data; cf. clause 5.5;
ensure that working environment documentation of adequate quality are received from
sub-contractors and/or Suppliers;
forward aggregated WE documentation to Client.

4.2 Suppliers

4.2.1 Supplier of Machinery

Supplier of machinery is responsible for the safety of the machine and for providing the
Declaration of Conformity and the Instructions issued according to machinery regulations;
cf. clause 5.1. Further, the Supplier shall ensure that the necessary WE analyses of subject
machinery are executed and documented.

The Supplier shall also:


identify the interface information necessary for execution of risk assessments (e.g.
information regarding control systems, energy supply), and request any lacking
information from Contractor;
identify and implement all WE requirements applicable to design, construction and
documentation of subject delivery; cf. NS-EN 292, NORSOK S-002 and normative
references hereto, and the basic concepts outlined in Annex A2;
define sub-suppliers responsibilities for WE documentation in POs;
ensure that documentation of adequate quality is received from sub-suppliers.

As specified in sub-contract or PO, the Supplier shall compile and provide the required
technical WE documentation; cf. clause 5.

4.2.2 Supplier of Sub-assembly

Supplier of sub-assembly is responsible for the safety of the sub-assembly and for providing
the Declaration of Incorporation issued according to machinery regulations.

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As specified in PO, the Supplier shall provide the documentation necessary to demonstrate
conformity with machinery regulations, normative standards, and other WE requirements.

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5 WORKING ENVIRONMENT DOCUMENTATION

5.1 General

As stipulated in the Machinery regulations, subject machinery shall bear CE marking and the
following documentation shall be provided:
Declaration of Conformity.
Instructions for safe use, etc. Instructions for regular use and maintenance by operators
shall be in the Norwegian language.

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Additional technical WE documentation is required according to the regulations and
normative standards applicable to offshore machinery. Requirements and responsibilities for
provision of WE documentation shall be determined and documented. If not otherwise agreed
in sub-contract or PO, the aggregated WE documentation for subject machinery shall include:
Risk assessment report; cf. clause 5.2.
WE design reviews checklists; cf. clause 5.3.
Inventory and safety data sheets for chemicals; cf. clause 5.4.
Noise data sheets and vibration data; cf. clause 5.5.

Basic concepts regarding WE requirements, analyses and documentation are elaborated in


Annex A2. A typical form for documenting the requirements for WE documentation and
responsibility determinations is included in Annex C.

5.2 Risk Assessments

The technical documentation to the Declaration of Conformity shall include a description of


the methods chosen to remove hazards of the machinery. Risk assessments to examine the
hazards and specify necessary safety measures are an integral part of these methods; cf. Annex
A3. Risk assessments shall be executed during development of the design, to ensure
integration of safety and conformity with the functional WE requirements applicable to
subject machinery.

A method for risk assessments during design of machinery, based on the principles of NS-EN
292-1 and NS-EN 1050, is described in more detail in clause 6 of this standard.

The risk assessments of machinery shall be documented in risk assessment reports, providing
information about any:
dangerous manual tasks / interactions; cf. clause 6.5
hazards and hazardous situations / events; cf. clause 6.6
risk estimates; cf. clause 6.7
safety measures in design and/or operations; cf. clause 6.7

A typical form for documenting risk assessments is included in Annex E.

In addition to the risk assessment method described in clause 6, there may be needs for special
methods to analyse hazards and estimate risks of complex and/or safety critical machinery.
Methods outlined in NS-EN 1050 and NORSOK S-002 are referred to, e.g.:

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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), to document
reliability of control and safety systems; cf. NS-EN 1050 Annex B;
Ergonomic job / task analysis, to document risks of muscle-skeletal injuries; cf. NORSOK
S-002 clause 4.9.4 and Annex I.
Crisis Intervention in Offshore Production (CRIOP) analysis, to document man-machine
interface of control rooms; cf. NORSOK S-002 clause 4.9.5 and Annex I;
Chemical handling analysis, to document risks of exposure to hazardous chemicals; cf.
NORSOK S-002 clause 4.9.6 and Annex I.

5.3 Working Environment Design Reviews

Design reviews are required to verify conformity with the specific WE requirements

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applicable to subject machinery and to identify any needs for corrective measures. Such WE
design reviews shall be executed during development of the design, and shall be documented
by completion of checklists.

To provide input to the design, a first design review should be performed as part of early
engineering, and this checklist should at least be updated prior to construction.

The personnel/team performing WE design reviews shall have adequate working environment
qualifications, and shall be familiar with operation and maintenance activities associated with
the machinery.

A typical WE design review checklist for offshore machinery, based on specific WE


requirements in the normative references, is included in Annex G.
The checklist covers a broad specter of specific WE requirements. Thus, some
requirements may be not applicable for certain deliveries.
Completion of this checklist does not exempt Suppliers from the responsibility to identify
and verify other specific requirements applicable to subject delivery, e.g. requirements in
relevant type B European standards (to be identified by Supplier).
Typical users of the checklist are the suppliers and sub-suppliers of machinery, and also
contractors with an overall responsibility for the design, e.g. engineering companies.
The checklist may also be used for WE inspections during construction and mechanical
completion; cf. NORSOK S-002 clause 4.11.

5.4 Chemical Inventory and Safety Data Sheets

All chemical substances and preparations that are contained within machinery boundaries
and/or are planned to be used in connection the machinery shall be identified and documented
in an inventory. Typical chemicals to be included are lube oils, grease, and preservation
chemicals. Information regarding intended use, location and quantities shall be listed, along
with reference to the safety data sheet. Also, the potential for personnel exposure, as identified
in risk assessments or WE design reviews, shall be documented.

A typical chemical inventory form is included in Annex F.

Chemicals that follow the installation offshore or are included in instructions for operation
and maintenance shall be documented on safety data sheets; cf. NORSOK S-002 clause 5.4.2.

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The safety data sheets shall be in the Norwegian language and approved through the
Norwegian Oil Industry Associations quality assurance scheme for such data sheets.

5.5 Noise and Vibration Data

5.5.1 Noise Data Sheets

For all potentially noisy machinery, noise data sheets with Company specified data (noise
level limits) are included in the inquiries; cf. NORSOK S-002 clause 4.8.2. A typical noise
data sheet is included in NORSOK S-002 Annex H.

One or more of the following noise data may be required:

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Sound power level;
Sound pressure level at 1 m distance, free field condition;
Sound pressure level at operators position, free field condition.

During engineering, the noise data sheet for subject machinery shall be completed with all the
information required:
Equipment design data;
Guaranteed Supplier data (noise levels), in the same format as the Company specified
data;
Method for planned noise level test during fabrication (see below);
Description of all noise control measures that have been implemented in order to achieve a
low noise design and meet the specified data. The recommended practice for the design of
low noise machinery and equipment in standard ISO 11688 is referred to.
It should be stated whether the specified / guaranteed noise data applies to the complete
machinery or to specific components or sub-assemblies.

During fabrication, measurements to verify the guaranteed noise levels are required, unless
data from previous tests on standard machinery can be accepted. The verification
measurements shall be performed according to a documented test procedure, and should be
executed or witnessed by a qualified noise control engineer. Recommended methods for noise
level tests are described in Annex B1. The measurement results, incl. correction for
measurement uncertainty, shall be documented in the noise data sheet.

5.5.2 Vibration Data

Maximum limits for continuous whole body vibration from machinery are given in NORSOK
S-002 Annex E. The limits cover the range 1 - 80 Hz.

When input data for structural vibration analysis are required, the following vibration data
shall be provided:
Frequency of revolution (rpm).
Unbalance force and direction (N).
Weight of rotor (kg).
Total weigth of machinery, including frame (kg).

For vibration isolated machinery the following data shall also be provided:

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Static and dynamic stiffness of each elastic support (N/m).


Resonance frequencies for lumped mass machinery on stiff foundation, 6 degrees of
freedom.
a. Vertical translation frequency (Hz).
b. The highest of the six resonance frequencies (Hz).

The degree of vibration isolation obtained will depend on the stiffness of the deck. If a
specific value for vibration isolation insertion loss is required, the Supplier shall specify a
minimum stiffness value for the deck at the support positions in N/m.

If required, input data for analysis of structureborne noise from the machinery shall be
provided. The data shall be given as vibration levels at the supports. Recommended methods

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for measurement and documentation of vibrations causing structureborne noise are described
in Annex B2.

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6 RISK ASSESSMENT

6.1 Process overview

The main steps of a generally applicable method for risk assessments of machinery are shown
in Figure 1. The steps are discussed in more detail in clauses 6.2 - 6.7 below. Basic concepts
regarding this method to remove hazards of machinery are elaborated in Annex A3.

The process shall be documented; a typical form for documentation of the assessment is
included in Annex E.

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To be initiated by principal Contractor,
and to be retaken by sub-contractors and/or Determine responsibilities
Suppliers until boundaries of all machinery re. Declaration of Conformity
and responsibilities have been determined
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Risk Assessment:
To be performed by the party Step 1: Determine machinery limits
responsible for providing the
Declaration of Conformity
Step 2: Establish assessment team

Step 3: Identify and describe


manual tasks

Step 4: Identify and describe


hazards

Step 5: Estimate and evaluate risks

Figure 1 - Outline of the risk assessment process for machinery

The purpose of the risk assessment is to ensure timely implementation of necessary safety
measures. It is essential to perform an initial / coarse examination of hazards and assessment
before layout freeze and placement of major purchase orders (POs) for sub-deliveries.
Responsibilities and limits should be determined before start of detailed engineering. The
other steps should be initiated during early engineering, and should be performed and updated
in more detail as the design develops and when modifications are required.

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Requirements for risk assessments as part of the aggregated working environment (WE)
documentation shall be specified in the PO. A risk assessment performed for a previous
delivery can be accepted, provided that the assessement meets the requirements in this
standard and that the machinery design and operational modes are unchanged. Previously
performed risk assessments shall be documented, together with an evaluation of the adequacy
of this assessment for the recent application.

Extent and level of detail of the risk assessment, as well as needs for updates as the design
develops should be adapted to the category and complexity of the machinery / equipment,
manual tasks, and hazards involved.

6.2 Determine responsibilities

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According to Machinery regulations, the manufacturer or his representative, alternatively the
vendor or the company responsible for assembling machines, is responsible for executing risk
assessments and issuing the Declaration of Conformity; cf. Annex A2.

Each machinery on the installation shall be subject to the risk assessment process, and for
each machinery, the party responsible for executing and documenting the risk assessment shall
be identified and documented; cf. clause 5.1 and Annex C. To achieve this, the boundaries
between the various assembled machines, individual machines, and sub-assemblies must be
identified. In particular, it is imperative to sort out interface issues and determine
responsibilities with regard to an assembly of machines.
An assembly of machines may comprise individual machines and sub-assemblies which
have to be assessed and documented both as part of the assembled unit and separately,
typically when the machine / sub-assembly seen in isolation represents particular hazards,
or when the design of the individual machine / sub-assembly is critical to the safety of the
assembled unit.

The principal Contractor shall initiate this activity, and shall ensure that allocation of
responsibilities are agreed by Suppliers and/or sub-contractors for all the various machinery
within his scope of work. Each Supplier has to evaluate to what extent his delivery is made up
of machinery / sub-assemblies from sub-suppliers, and determine the corresponding risk
assessment responsibilities.

6.3 Determine machinery limits (step 1)

The use, space and life time limitations of each subject machinery shall be identified in detail,
and any interface issues resolved, prior to commencing the risk assessment. As relevant, the
following information shall be collected and documented for the risk assessment:
A. Description of the machinery (drawings, etc.).
B. Definition and description of interfaces concerning physical arrangements, control system,
power supply, and space requirements; e.g., by reviewing lay-out / arrangement drawings,
process and instrument diagram (P&ID), electrical and instrument diagrams.
C. Assumptions about installation arrangements and ambient conditions (indoor / outdoor
climate, lighting, noise, vibration, etc.).
D. Machinery life time, e.g., mean time to change of components, sub-assemblies, etc.
E. Assumptions about the user (qualifications, etc.)
F. Accident and health impairment statistics for subject or similar machinery.

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6.4 Establish assessment team (step 2)

To execute the risk assessment, a qualified assessment team shall be organised. The Supplier
shall ensure that personnel representing the following competence participates on the team:
personnel familiar with operation and maintenance of the machinery;
relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., layout, mechanical, instrument, electrical);
working environment specialist with adequate qualifications (e.g. in ergonomics and/or
industrial hygiene), the manual tasks and hazards taken into consideration.

Operations and maintenance personnel from the Clients organisation should be invited to
participate.

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For machinery relying on the installations control and/or power supply systems for vital
safety functions, the principal contractors instrument / electrical discipline should be invited
as a member of the assessment team.

6.5 Identify and describe manual tasks (step 3)

Manual tasks and interactions where personnel may be present inside the danger zone of the
machinery shall be identified and used as a basis for risk estimation and evaluation.

A step-by-step breakdown of the tasks / activities to a sufficient level of detail shall be carried
out and documented in the risk assessment form; cf. Annex E (column 2). The break down
shall cover all operational modes and foreseeable uses, including:
normal operation, incl. start up and shut down;
cleaning;
inspection, incl. fault diagnosis;
maintenance, incl. repair and material handling.

Handling of foreseeable operational disturbances, malfunctions and/or misuse during the


various operational modes shall be subject to assessment. For remotely controlled or
automatic machinery, the possibility of personnel being in the danger zone in event of a
sudden start shall be included.

The requirements for analysis of workplaces and tasks stipulated in NORSOK S-002 clause
4.9 are referred to.

6.6 Identify and describe hazards (step 4)

Hazards and hazardous situations / events associated with the various operational modes of
the machinery shall be identified, incl. both hazards resulting in injuries as well as work
related diseases.

For an initial risk assessment, typical hazards and hazardous situations to consider for risk
assessment are listed in Annex D. For more detailed assessments, the description and
examples of hazards and hazardous situations / events in NS-EN 292-1 clause 4 and NS-EN
1050 Annex A are referred to.

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A description of each actual hazard and why a hazardous situation may arise shall be
documented in the risk assessment form; cf. Annex E (column 3).

6.7 Estimate and evaluate risk (step 5)

Estimation of the risk from occupational accidents and/or lasting exposures serves as a basis
for identifying needs of remedial actions, incl. safety measures / safeguarding in design. The
risks are estimated and characterised by the assessment team, using professional judgement
and any applicable rating criteria for the elements of risk. In the estimation, existing design
safety measures shall be considered, but not operational measures such as the use of personal
protective equipment.

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For hazards that can result in occupational injuries, Table 1 shows a typical risk matrix with
rating criteria for the frequency of occurrence and consequences of hazardous situations. The
criteria shall be applied unless otherwise instructed by Contractor. For each hazardous
situation identified, the consequence (C), frequency (F), and the resulting risk (R) shall
be documented in the risk assessment form; cf. Annex E (columns 4-6).
First, the most serious consequence that from a realistic point of view may occur shall be
identified and rated on a scale from 1 to 4.
Next, the expected frequency of the consequence shall be estimated, also on a scale from 1
to 4. Frequency estimations are based on frequency and duration of work or other presence
inside danger zone of the machinery, probability of occurrence of the hazardous situation,
and possibility to avoid or limit the harm.
Finally, the resulting risk shall be estimated and characterised as High, Medium or Low.

Frequency
1 time per 100 1 time per 10 1 time per 10 times per
Consequence years or less years year year or more
(1) (2) (3) (4)
First-aid (1) Low Low Medium High
injury
Lost time (2) Low Medium High High
injury
Permanent (3) Medium High High High
disability
Fatality (4) High High High High

Table 1- Risk matrix for occupational accidents

For hazards where exposures can result in work-related diseases (e.g. ergonomics, materials
and substances), rating criteria for use in a risk matrix have not been established and the
judgement of the assessment team is referred to for risk characterisation. The exposure risk
shall be estimated (as High, Medium or Low) and documented; cf. Annex E (column 6).
In case the Supplier has data related to the personnels overall exposures during a work
shift, he shall perform detailed ergonomic and/or chemical handling analyses as specified

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in NORSOK S-002 clause 4.9. Otherwise, he shall state the need for such analyses to his
customer.

Risk evaluation shall be carried out as outlined in Figure 2, to determine if risk reduction is
required or whether safety has been achieved. High residual risks are not acceptable. Within
the Medium risk range, safety measures shall be implemented to lower the risk as far as
reasonably practicable (the ALARP principle).

Safety measures shall be identified by considering the strategy for selection of safety measures
according to NS-EN 292; cf. Annex A3. Changes in layout, selection of safe sub-assemblies
and components, and safeguarding shall be considered as applicable, and the result of such
evaluations shall be followed-up in design and procurement.

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The operational precautions necessary to reach an acceptable residual risk shall be identified.
These may include adherence to certain job procedures, use of personal protective equipment,
permit to work system, etc.

If additional hazards are created when new safety measures are applied, they shall be added to
the list of hazards, and the risk shall be estimated and evaluated.

Design safety measures and safeguarding, operational precautions assumed to be implemented


by the user, and the residual risk shall be documented in the risk assessment form; cf. Annex
E (columns 7, 8, and 9, 10, 11, respectively).

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Risk assessment
steps 1-3

Identify hazards
for each manual task
new
(step 4)
hazards?

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Safety Risk estimation
measures for each task defined

Risk acceptable ? Yes

No
Yes Risk reduction by design
change possible? Document
No in
Risk reduction by
Yes Risk
safeguarding possible?

Assessment
No
Risk reduction by user Form
Yes precautions possible ?
(cf. Annex E)
No
No Residual risk Yes
acceptable ?

Input to User instructions and


aggregated Working Environment documentation

Figure 2 Breakdown of Step 5 Risk estimation and evaluation

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ANNEX A BASIC CONCEPTS (INFORMATIVE)

A.1 Scope and Objectives

This NORSOK standard describes rational methods for necessary working environment (WE)
analyses of machinery design (i.e. risk assessments and design reviews) and documentation of
conformity with WE requirements applicable to offshore machinery. The described allocation
of responsibilities, review and assessment processes, and formats of documentation addresses
the basic regulatory requirements, normative standards, and expectations of major Clients in
the offshore industry.

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The standard is applicable to the design of machinery; cf. definition of machinery in clause 3.1
of this standard. It is recommended to apply the standard, by means of a contractual
requirement, also to sub-assemblies and technical products (equipment / appliances) having
similar hazards as machinery. As use of the methods for sub-assemblies and other technical
products not formally defined as machinery is optional, only the term machinery is used in the
standard.

Suppliers (i.e. manufacturers and/or vendors) of offshore machinery, sub-assemblies and other
technical products are the primary users of the methods of the standard. The purpose is to
assist the Suppliers in meeting regulatory and contractual requirements for WE analyses and
documentation during design, and to ensure quality and consistency of the WE documentation
aggregated in the as-built documentation handed over to Client.

By proper implementation of the standard and incorporation of the safety measures identified
by the risk assessment, the Supplier will meet the offshore industrys expectations for:
Integration of safety into design of subject machinery; cf. the essential health and safety
requirements in Machinery regulations 7 and Annex I, and WE requirements in other
relevant regulations, standards and codes.
Description of the methods chosen to remove the hazards of subject machinery; cf.
requirements for technical documentation to the Declaration of Conformity in Machinery
regulations 9.2 and Annex V.
Documentation of WE analyses, noise and vibration control, and hazardous chemicals for
subject machinery; cf. NORSOK S-002.

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A.2 WE Requirements, Analyses and Documentation

Machinery delivered for use on offshore installations shall comply with the requirements
stipulated in the Machinery regulations; i.e. Norwegian Labour Inspection order no.522,
equivalent to EU directive 89/392/EEC (as amended). This implies that the machinery shall be
designed and constructed according to the principles of safety integration, in compliance with
the essential health and safety requirements (i.e. WE requirements) applicable to subject
machinery. Applicable WE requirements shall be identified based on assessment of the
hazards associated with the machinery.

Functional WE requirements are stipulated in Machinery regulations Annex I. Requirements


relevant to the design and delivery of offshore machinery, including functional and specific

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WE requirements and principles for analysis / verification and documentation of machinery
safety, are also set out in other regulations, standards and codes, e.g.:
Working Environment Act chapters II and IV;
Regulations re. Systematic follow-up of the Working Environment in Petroleum Activities
(the SAM regulation, stipulated by Norwegian Petroleum Directorate);
NORSOK standards; e.g. S-002 Working Environment;
Norwegian and European harmonised standards; e.g. NS-EN 292, NS-EN 1050, NS-EN
614-1, type B1 and/or type B2 European standards applicable to subject machinery;
ISO quality standards; e.g. ISO 9001, clause 4.4 and 4.6;
Contractual requirements to subject machinery and documentation deliverables.

WE requirements are expected to be managed according to common quality assurance


principles. Rational methods for analysis / verification of conformity and integration of safety
in the design (i.e. methods to remove hazards) are selected based on a breakdown of the WE
requirements into:
1. Functional (goal / target oriented) requirements
A risk assessment process is used to analyse / verify the design and specify the safety
measures necessary to eliminate or reduce non-acceptable risks; cf. NS-EN 292-1, NS-EN
1050, and clauses 5.2 and 6 of this standard.
2. Specific (prescriptive / measurable) requirements
A WE design review process utilising checklists is used to identify non-conformities and
the need for corrective measures; cf. ISO 9001, and clause 5.3 and Annex G of this
standard.

The breakdown of the WE requirement and analysis / verification methods are outlined in
Figure A1 below.

According to the Machinery regulations, conformity with applicable WE requirements shall


be documented. The manufacturer or his EU/EFTA representative, alternatively the vendor or
the company responsible for assembling machines, shall work out the statutory documentation
prior to placing machinery on the market.
For machinery, a Declaration of Conformity shall be issued and CE marking shall be
applied. Technical documentation demonstrating compliance with the WE requirements,
incl. a description of the methods chosen to remove the hazards of subject machinery (cf.
Annex A3), shall be drawn up prior to issue of this declaration; cf. Machinery regulations
9, Annex II.A, and Annex V.

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For a sub-assembly, a Declaration of Incorporation shall be issued, incl. information


prohibiting use until a Declaration of Conformity has been issued for the assembled
machinery; cf. Machinery regulations 8 and Annex II.B.

Also, machinery shall be provided with statutory indicators, incl. Instructions with
information necessary for safe use, maintenance, etc.; cf. Machinery regulations Annex I,
no.1.7.4.

Additional WE documentation is required to demonstrate the integration of safety into design


of subject machinery and to meet the offshore industrys expectations for WE documentation;
cf. NORSOK S-002, clauses 5.3.1 (machinery), 4.9 (WE analyses), 4.8.2 (noise and vibration
control), and 4.9.6 / 5.4.2 (hazardous chemicals).

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The statutory technical documentation describing the methods chosen to remove hazards
(i.e. the risk assessment and the WE design review processes) shall be provided, to
demonstrate the quality of the WE analyses and conformity with functional and specific
WE requirements in regulations and normative standards.
Data on noise and vibration control and hazardous chemicals shall be provided, among
others to facilitate analyses of the machinerys impact on the overall WE of the installation
/ areas and personnel exposures.

The Supplier is responsible for providing the aggregated WE documentation.

Essential health & safety requirements applicable to offshore machinery


cf. Machinery regulations Annex I
cf. standards and codes (e.g. harmonised European standards, NORSOK S-002)

Functional Specific
WE requirements WE requirements

Design of machinery
Specific Identified
Risk Assessment Design Review of
requirement non-
of design vs. design vs. specific
for safety conformities
functional WE WE requirements
measures
requirements

Delivery of safe machinery

Figure A1 Breakdown of WE requirements and analysis methods

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A.3 Methods to remove hazards of machinery

The preferred method for removing hazards associated with machinery is an iterative process
of risk assessments to examine the hazards, followed, when necessary, by specification of
safety measures to eliminate or reduce the risk; cf. NS-EN 292-1 clause 6, NS-EN 1050, and
clauses 5.2 and 6 of this standard. To verify conformity with specific WE requirements, a
design review is also required; cf. ISO 9001, and clause 5.3 and Annex G of this standard.

A hazard is a source of possible injury or damage to health.


Hazards may affect worker health through both occupational
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injury and/or work related disease.

A hazard is associated with a danger zone, the zone within


and/or around machinery in which a person encounters risk of Hazard Safety measures Person
injury or damage to health. A hazardous situation with
potential for harm arises when a person enters the danger zone Figure A2 - Hazardous
and is exposed to the hazard. Figure A2 illustrates the need for situation and need of
safety measures to protect persons from hazards in a danger safety measures
zone. Examples of machinery hazards and hazardous
situations are listed in Annex D; cf. NS-EN 292-1 clause 4 and
NS-EN 1050 Annex A.

Risk is a function of the severity of the possible injury or damage to health and the probability
of occurrence of that harm, as determined by the frequency and duration of exposure, the
probability of occurrence of the hazardous situation, and the possibility to avoid or limit the
harm; cf. NS-EN 1050. Risk assessments includes risk analysis (i.e. determination of the
limits of the machinery, hazard identification, and risk estimation of hazardous situations) and
risk evaluation to determine if risk reduction is required or whether safety has been achieved.
Risk assessments to specify appropriate safety measures are applicable to hazards resulting in
both occupational injuries as well as work related diseases.

The strategy and priorities for selecting safety measures are stipulated in NS-EN 292-1 clause
5 and further specified in NS-EN 292-2:
1. Risk reduction by design, i.e. removal of the hazard or limitation of the risk; cf. NS-EN
292-2 clause 3.
2. Safeguarding against hazards by design, i.e. establishment of barriers between the hazard
and the person, thereby preventing the person to get in contact with the danger zone; cf.
NS-EN 292-2 clause 4.
3. Informing and warning users about residual risks, e.g. information concerning safe work
methods, personal protective equipment, work permits; cf. NS-EN 292-2 clause 5.
4. Additional precautions shall also be considered, including emergency stops, escape
possibilities, isolation, safe access, etc; cf. NS-EN 292-2 clause 6.

According to the statutory principles of safety integration, lower priority safety measures shall
not be selected before all possible measures of higher priority have been evaluated and, if
feasible, have been implemented.

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ANNEX B NOISE AND VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS


(INFORMATIVE)

B.1 Noise Verification Measurements

Verification measurements according to a documented test procedure shall be carried out


during fabrication; cf. NORSOK S-002 clause 4.8.2.

For measurements of free field sound pressure levels at specified positions, the standards in
the NS-EN ISO 11200 series should be used. Alternatively, specific product standards based
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will be higher than in a free field. The standards stipulates corrections for the reflected noise
caused by the room, so that free field values can be calculated. NS-EN ISO 11201 with
engineering grade of accuracy is recommended.

Concerning measurements of sound pressure level at operators position, e.g. inside a crane
cabin, standardised methods are preferred. However, specific written procedures may be used.

For sound power measurements, standards in the NS-EN ISO 3740 series or NS-EN ISO 9614
series should be used. Alternatively, specific product standards based on these main standards
may be used. Standards with engineering grade of accuracy, NS-EN ISO 3744 or NS-EN ISO
9614-2, are recommended.

The condition for verification of the guaranteed noise level (Lg) is:
Lg L + K
where L is the measured value in dB(A) and K is the measurement uncertainty; cf. NS-EN ISO
4871. The sum of L + K shall be presented in the noise data sheet.

The uncertainty value K depends on the grade of accuracy for the measurement method. The
K-value is to be specified from the supplier, and is his responsibility. However, the following
values may be used as typical values :

Measurement method Correction K


accuracy (dB)
Engineering grade 1-2
Survey grade 3-4

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B.2 Structureborne Noise

Vibration from the machinery supports will allways be transmitted to adjacent areas and
radiate noise, i.e. structureborne noise. In work areas, structureborne noise may usually be
neglected compared to air transmitted noise. There are exceptions, however, and especially in
living quarters and control rooms the structure borne noise level should be evaluated.

The input data for analysis of structureborne noise from machinery shall be given as vibration
level at the supports.

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isolators. The vibration level in these posititions are for medium and high frequencies
independent of the stiffness of the deck, and is easy to control by measurements. The mean
value of the vibration level of all the supports points shall be given in octave bands from 31.5
to 2000 Hz. Data should be given as velocity level dB relative to 510-8 m/s.

For a machine that is fastened directly to the deck, the vibration level at the support points
will depend on the stiffness and other details of the deck and support points. Vibration shall
be measured at the carrying frames as near as possible to the machine support points. The
mean value of vibration on the supports shall be given, as specified above. These data are only
valuable if the details of the deck, frames and supports, in which the measurements are taken,
are described in detail.

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ANNEX C DETERMINATION OF WORKING ENVIRONMENT


(WE) DOCUMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES
(INFORMATIVE)
Typical form for documenting the determinations regarding responsibilities and requirements
for aggregated WE documentation. Additional WE documentation may be specified in
contract / PO. Included are examples for a complex machinery assembly (A) and a safety-
critical, but non-noisy sub-assembly (B).

Delivery Required WE documentation Responsible Due Status


party date
! Declaration of Conformity

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! Declaration of Incorporation
! Instructions for safe use, etc.
! Risk Assessment Report
! WE Design Review Checklist
! Chemical Inventory
! Safety Data Sheets
! Noise Data Sheets
! Vibration Data
! .
Machinery A " Declaration of Conformity Supplier A
(example) ! Declaration of Incorporation
" Instructions for safe use, etc.
" Risk Assessment Report
" WE Design Review Checklist
" Chemical Inventory
" Safety Data Sheets
" Noise Data Sheets
" Vibration Data
" FMEA Report
Sub-assembly B ! Declaration of Conformity Sub-supplier B
(example) " Declaration of Incorporation
" Instructions for safe use, etc.
" Risk Assessment Report
" WE Design Review Checklist
" Chemical Inventory
" Safety Data Sheets
! Noise Data Sheets
! Vibration Data
! .

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ANNEX D HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS


(INFORMATIVE)
Typical hazards and hazardous situations / events associated with machinery that should be
considered for risk assessments. The checklist is based largely on the descriptions of hazards
in NS-EN 292-1 clause 4 (numbers of corresponding clauses in brackets), and also on NS-EN
1050 Annex A1.

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The examples of hazards etc. in NS-EN 1050 Annex A also includes cross-references to the essential health and
safety requirements in Machinery regulations in Machinery regulations Annex I (i.e. NS-EN 292-2/A1 Annex A),
and to clauses in NS-EN 292-1 and NS-EN 292-2.

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Mechanical [4.2]
! crushing
! shearing / cutting / stabbing / puncture
! entanglement / drawing-in / trapping
! impacts
! friction / abrasion
! high pressure fluid ejection
! falling / ejected objects
! slipping / tripping / falling persons
! loss of stability / overturning

Electrical [4.3]

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! live parts (direct / indirect contact)
! electrostatic discharge

Thermal [4.4]
! hot surfaces (contact)
! flames / explosions (contact)
! heat sources (radiation)
! cold stress (outdoor work)

Noise [4.5]
! excessive noise (dangerous to hearing)

Vibration [4.6]
! excessive whole-body vibration
! excessive hand-arm vibration

Radiation [4.7]
! low frequency electromagnetic fields
! radio frequencies / micro-waves
! infra-red / visible / ultra-violet light
! lasers
! ionizing X-rays, -rays, ion beams, etc.

Materials and substances [4.8]


! dangerous fluids / aerosols (contact)
! dangerous gases / vapours / mist / fume / dust
(inhalation)
! fire / explosion hazards
! biological hazards

Ergonomics* [4.9]
! monotonous / excessive muscular load
! work in fixed / static postures
! work in kneeling / squatting / lying positions
! work with hand above shoulder / below knees
! continuous asymmetric load on body
* Hazards from neglecting ergonomic principles in design

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Hazardous situations / events


! break-up during operation [4.2]
! intervention in combined machinery [4.2]
! noise interfering with communication [4.5]
! inadequate design / location / identification
of manual controls and displays [4.9]
! mental overload / underload / stress [4.9]
! malfunction from human errors [4.9]
! failure of power supply
! failure of control systems / circuit

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ANNEX E FORM FOR DOCUMENTATION OF RISK ASSESSMENTS (INFORMATIVE)

Project: Doc. No.: Rev.:


PO no.: Date:
PO name: Performed by:
Machinery: Approved:

NO. DANGEROUS MANUAL HAZARDS / HAZARDOUS RISK* SAFETY MEASURES / OPERATIONAL RESIDUAL STATUS
TASKS / INTERACTIONS SITUATIONS AND EVENTS SAFEGUARDING PRECAUTIONS RISK*
IN DESIGN BY USER
C F R C F R
1 Operation
.
.
2 Cleaning
.
.
3 Inspection
.
.
4 Maintenance
.
.
5 Other operational modes
.

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* Risk estimation according to clause 6.7: C = Consequence (1-4) / F = Frequency (1-4) / R = Risk (H=high, M=medium, L=low)

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ANNEX F FORM FOR CHEMICAL INVENTORY (INFORMATIVE)

Project: Doc. No.: Rev.:


PO no.: Date:
PO name: Performed by:
Machinery: Approved:

Product name Intended use Location (tag no.) Safety Data Sheet Potential for hazardous
Quantity (Doc. ID No.) exposures; cf. risk assessment

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ANNEX G WORKING ENVIRONMENT (WE) DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST (INFORMATIVE)


Checklist for performing design reviews of offshore machinery, to verify conformity with specific WE design requirements and to identify any needs
for corrective actions.

User guide / legend to the checklist columns:

1. REQUIREMENT
A short description of the requirement, with actual dimensions where applicable.

3. REFERENCES
Reference to the standard or code where the requirement is stipulated.
NORSOK C-002 Architectural components and equipment NS-EN 292 Safety of machinery Basic concepts, general principles for
design (Parts 1 - 2)
NORSOK S-DP-001 Design principles Technical safety NS-EN 349 Safety of machinery Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of
parts of the human body
NORSOK S-002 Working Environment NS-EN 626 Safety of machinery Reduction of risks to health from
hazardous substances (Part 1)
NORSOK S-DP-003 Design principles Environmental care prEN 12437 Safety of machinery Permanent means of access to
machinery and industrial plants (Parts 1 - 4)

4. STATUS
Indication of machinery status and result of review.
OK : Fully in compliance with the referred standard or code.
AR : Action required.
NCP : Non-conformity, action pending.
NCA : Non-conformity, action approved.
NA : Requirement not applicable for the specific delivery.

4. COMMENTS
All actions necessary to meet requirements stipulated in regulations, standards and codes should be noted.
Status indications AR, NCP and NCA shall be followed by a comment.

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST

PROJECT :

PACKAGE :

MODULE / AREA :

REV. :

DATE :

SIGN. :

GENERAL
COMMENTS :

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1. ACCESS
1.1 Horizontal/vertical distances
1.1.1 Are horizontal workspaces for fixed equipment minimum 700 mm? NORSOK S-002, Annex B
1.1.2 Are centre heights of control devices for standing operations (including NORSOK S-002, Annex B
valve handles) max. 1800 mm above base ?
Are the centre heights of control devices for controls in daily use and for
controls where access in an emergency is required 900-1500 mm above
base?
1.1.3 Are visual displays located 1100-2000 mm above floor level? NORSOK S-002, Annex B
1.1.4 Are electrical contacts and switches located 900-1500 mm above floor NORSOK S-002, Annex B
level?
1.1.5 Are access ways to permanently and intermittently manned workplaces NORSOK S-002, Annex B
min. 900 mm wide?
1.1.6 Are vertical clearances in access ways min. 2100 mm? NORSOK S-002, Annex B
1.1.7 Are vertical clearances in work areas and stairs min. 2300 mm? NORSOK S-002, Annex B
NORSOK C-002, 5.7
1.1.8 Is space between fixed cabinets and floor min. 250 mm (or preferably; NORSOK S-002, Annex B
fixed on floor without space underneath)?
1.2 Pipes and flanges
1.2.1 Are spaces between pipe bottoms and floor min. 150 mm? NORSOK S-002, Annex B
1.2.2 Are spaces between external diameter of flanges and fixed obstructions NORSOK S-002, Annex B
min. 250 mm?
1.3 Guardrails
1.3.1 Are guardrails provided on elevations higher than 800 mm? NORSOK S-002, Annex B
1.3.2 Is height from floor to top of the guardrail min. 1000 mm? NORSOK S-002, Annex B
prEN 12437
1.3.3 Is free space between handrail, knee rail and toe plate not more than NORSOK S-002, Annex B
380 mm? prEN 12437
Are minimum two knee rails included?

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1.3.4 Are toeboards of min. 100 mm height provided on passageways NORSOK S-002, Annex B
located over frequented areas and open sea? prEN 12437
Is the opening between floor and toe board max. 15mm?
1.3.5 Is diameter of handrails within the range 2550mm? NORSOK S-002, Annex B
prEN 12437
1.3.6 Are stairways, stepladders and inclined ladders provided with NORSOK S-002, 5.1.2
continuous railing on both sides, from the top to the lower level and safely NORSOK C-002, 5.8
terminated at both ends?
1.3.7 Is distance between handrails and any obstruction min. 75 mm? NORSOK C-002, 5.8
1.4 Stairs
1.4.1 Are stairs or ladders provided where there is a change of elevation NORSOK S-002, Annex B
exceeding 350 mm and access is required?
1.4.2 Are stairs provided where daily access is required? NORSOK S-002, 5.1.2
prEN 12437
1.4.3 Is width of stairway passage min. 1000 mm, as measured between the NORSOK C-002, 5.2
inside of handrails (or min. 1200 mm for access to more than two levels)?
1.4.4 Is the inclination of stairways within the range 21 - 45 ? NORSOK S-002, Annex B
(Recommended range 30 - 38) prEN 12437
1.4.5 Are the following requirements for steps met: prEN 12437
a) Height riser (h) 250 mm
b) Going (g) 100 mm
c) 600 mm g+2h 660 mm
1.5 Ladders and Stepladders
1.5.1 Is the inclination of: NORSOK S-002, Annex B
- fixed ladders within the range 76 - 90 ? prEN 12437
- fixed stepladders within the range 46 - 75 ?
1.5.2 Is the width between upright bearers at least 400 mm? NORSOK S-002, Annex B
prEN 12437

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1.5.3 Is there a horizontal clearance of 650 mm in front of ladders, and a NORSOK S-002, Annex B
horizontal clearance of 200 mm behind the front of the rungs (150 mm for prEN 12437
discontinuous obstacles)?
1.5.4 Are rungs evenly spaced, with vertical spacing min. 250 mm and max NORSOK S-002, Annex B
300 mm. prEN 12437
Are rungs provided with a non-slip surface?
1.5.5 Are safety cages, starting at height 2200 - 3000 mm, provided for NORSOK S-002, Annex B
ladders higher than 3000 mm? prEN 12437
1.5.6 Is there a rest landing arranged at each 6000 mm for ladders above NORSOK S-002, Annex B
10,000 mm? prEN 12437
1.6 Gates
1.6.1 Are self-closing gates arranged at the top of ladders? NORSOK S-002, 5.1.2
prEN 12437
1.7 Hatches and manways
1.7.1 Do hatches provided have an access opening of min. 800x800 mm NORSOK S-002, Annex B
(min. 600x600 mm for access to cofferdams and tanks from floor/platform)?
1.7.2 Are access openings in vertical partitions into cofferdams, tanks etc. NORSOK S-002, 5.1.2
equipped with hand grips on both sides above the opening ?
1.7.3 Are inspection hatches side hinged ? NORSOK S-002, 5.2.1.2
1.7.4 Are openings in deck larger than 100x100 mm secured by guard-rail or NORSOK S-002, Annex B
similar?
1.8 Doors
1.8.1 Do doors have a clear opening of at least 750 mm width and 2050 mm NORSOK C-002, 6.1
height?
2. MATERIAL HANDLING
2.1 Is enough space provided for use of lifting and transport gear where NORSOK S-002, 5.2.1.1
lifting or transport of single items of more than 25 kg is required?
3. ERGONOMICS
3.1 Is the height of table top for seated work within the range 680-750 mm, NORSOK S-002, Annex B
and easily adjustable from work position?

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3.2 Is the height of table top for standing work within the range 800-1050 NORSOK S-002, Annex B
mm, and easily adjustable from work position?
3.3 Is operation of handles and push buttons with gloves possible? NS-EN 292-2
4. ILLUMINATION
4.1 Is lighting according to applicable illumination requirements provided NORSOK S-002, Annex A
inside enclosed packages and on packages with more than two levels?
5. NOISE AND VIBRATION
5.1 Are project specific noise requirements for subject machinery met? Projects Noise data sheet
based on NORSOK S-002,
5.5 and Annex A
5.2 Are project specific vibration requirements for subject machinery met? Projects requirements
based on NORSOK S-002,
5.5, Annex A and Annex E
6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6.1 Are anti-skid surfaces provided in access ways and work areas? NS-EN 292-1, 4.2
NORSOK S-002, 5.1.2
6.2 Is protection against personnel contact with hot surfaces above 70C and NORSOK S-002, 5.3.2
cold surfaces below -10C provided? NS-EN 292-1, 4.4
6.3 Are dead end corridors and platforms exceeding 5 m length provided NORSOK S-DP-001, 7.2
with min. 2 exits?
6.4 Are safe distances between possible moving objects exceeding the NS-EN 349
following minimum gaps to avoid crushing of the body parts at risk:
Body > 500 mm
Head > 300 mm
Leg > 180 mm
Foot > 120 mm
Toe > 50 mm
Arm > 120 mm
Hand > 100 mm
Finger > 25 mm

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Machinery - Working Environment Analyses and Documentation S-005
Rev. 1, March 1999

REQUIREMENT REFERENCES STATUS COMMENTS


7. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
7.1 Are Safety Data Sheets, approved according to the Norwegian Oil NORSOK S-002, 5.4.2
Industry Association, provided for all chemicals delivered or instructed to be NS-EN 626-1
used with the machinery?
7.2 Are none of the prohibited substances included in the machinerys NORSOK S-002, 5.4.2 and
chemical inventory? Annex D.1
7.3 Are drip trays provided under all sampling / filling points and other NORSOK S-002, 5.4.1
places where spillage might occur? NORSOK S-DP-003
7.4 Are emissions from machinery controlled and in compliance with NORSOK S-002, 5.4.3
NORSOK requirements regarding threshold limit values? NS-EN 626-1

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