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Requirements:
Roles and Responsibilities (5.1.6)

Penetration Safety Program Manager

• Develop requirements and guidance as appropriate
• Provide line management and workers with guidance concerning program requirements
• Periodically monitor activities for compliance

Line Management Responsibilities

• Ensure that a hazard evaluation is performed in accordance with the requirements contained in this chapter and that required controls are in place before authorizing a penetration operation
• Authorize penetration operations by reviewing and signing penetration permits, activity hazard analyses (JHAMs), and/or hazard control plans (EWPs)
• Ensure that the causes of incidents or problems involving penetrations are identified and that corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence
• Discuss the hazards and controls with workers and verify that the workers are trained and qualified to perform the work prior to authorizing the work

Worker Performing Penetration Operation

• Follow the requirements contained in this chapter and its supporting materials before performing penetration operations
• Conduct hazard evaluations of the planned work
• Be familiar with the hazards and controls required to perform the work safely
• Be qualified in the correct use of personal protective equipment required for the job and wear the required PPE
• Stop work immediately if any of the follow occur:

• There are any safety concerns that are not mitigated.
• Any unidentified or unexpected utilities, materials, or equipment problems occur or are observed.
• Any other unexpected condition is detected that places the worker at risk.

Area Responsible Person

• Review and approve penetration permits for Class 2 penetrations
• Assist in the review of historical records, engineering plans, and as-built drawings that pertain to an area/location where a penetration is planned
• Participate in hazard evaluations of planned penetration operations when requested

Customer / Requestor

• Participate in hazard evaluation of planned penetration operations when requested

continue to Procedures and Specific Requirements (5.2)