HSE TRAINING PLAN

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The aim of this HSE Training Plan is to ensure that Project employees, appointed contractors and all personnel at Operation Phase are provided with the necessary training in health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues based on the needs of the individual, legal requirements, project needs, and industry best practices. This will enable individuals to conduct their work tasks in a way that safeguards the environment and health and safety of themselves and others whilst meeting the requirements of ABC’s integrated quality HSE management system (IMS) and any applicable international standards and guidelines, such as those defined in Section 3 of this plan.

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Key Project personnel whose management roles or job responsibilities/activities may have an impact on the environment will receive specific issue training as appropriate (e.g. in waste management, hazardous material handling etc.). Moreover, a tailor made and job specific Health and Safety Training will be conducted accordingly (e.g. in Welding, Power Actuated Hand Tools etc.).
This plan applies to employees and contractors engaged in operation of Project. A key message in each training programme will be the methods and mechanisms to be employed by relevant staff in the monitoring and audit of environmental and social management. The priority afforded to environmental and social issues will be highlighted both through the content of the training courses and through the day-to-day scrutiny provided by the HSE Manager, and site personnel such as the Operations Manager /Operations HSE Manager.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

The HSE Manager will develop, implement, and maintain an aggressive safety and health orientation and training program. Employee safety training will be administered in two phases consisting of new employee or reassignment orientation training and regular, refresher or ongoing training. Aside from the formal safety and health related training classes, employees will receive specific guidance and instruction on safe operating procedures of each assigned job or task.
HSE Manager in line with the Operations HSE Manager will develop a HSE Training Programme for the operations personnel.
The Project Manager as well as HSE Manager will be responsible to implement the requirements stated in this Plan.
All contractor HSE Managers are responsible for performing the HSE Training for their personnel, as required by the Project HSE training programme.

3. DOCUMENTATION REFERENCES

• QHSE Policy
• Environmental Management Plan 
• IMS Staff Training Procedure

4. HSE TRAINING PROCEDURE

4.1. Identification of HSE Training Needs

The ABC HSE Manager is responsible for ensuring the HSE training needs for d Project employees are identified at least annually and / or when any major change in project activity).The analysis of training needs should incorporate:

Reviewing completed HSE training against previously specified objectives;

Establishing ongoing training objectives.

Environmental training courses will be included in the ABC Project HSE Training Programme which defines the HSE training courses to be provided to ABC employees The HSE Training Programme should include, but are not limited to, those courses specified in Appendix 1.
The ABC HSE Manager will be responsible for developing additional environmental training course and/or materials, as required, should those listed in Appendix 1 be insufficient to meet employee or contractor/ Subcontractor needs.

4.2. Induction Training

All employees will receive HSE induction training to ensure that they fully understand the HSE issues associated with their work tasks and the actions to be taken in the event of an accident or incident e.g., oil or chemical spill.
Induction training programmes for ABC's staff will be managed by the ABC HSE Manager. All contractors and the Operating Company will be responsible for conducting induction training for their personnel.

4.3.Job-Specific Training

When assigned, or transferred, to a work area an employee will be provided with job specific training by his/her immediate line manager. This will include a review of standard operating procedures, HSE risks and precautions, and controls used to manage HSE risks. Guidance and assistance will be sought from the ABC HSE Manager, where necessary.
Where there is a need for specialist HSE training the ABC's HSE Manager is responsible for identifying an appropriate course.
ABC training, including HSE training, is an ongoing commitment; therefore, refresher courses for employees will be given, as appropriate, on at least an annual basis. Toolbox talks shall be one of the daily training tools that can be adopted by ABC's Project.
The need for refresher HSE training for employees will be determined as part of the ABC's employee’s annual performance appraisal. HSE training will be provided at each stage of the Project, from initial establishment of logistical facilities and operation. Training needs and programmes should be reviewed and updated before commencing a new phase of the project, e.g. prior to operation.

4.4. Operations Training Strategy

The operations training strategy will be designed to provide assurance that the ABC Pipeline System can operate its facilities with technical personnel who are safe, well trained, experienced and competent.
The training programme for Operation Phase will have several key components;

• Induction and Health, Safety and Environmental Training,
• Programme of oil spill response training and drills,
• Technical Training,
• Discipline specific, specialized skills,
• Vendor Training,
• On-the-Job Training and Coaching.

4.5. Training Records

A current record of each ABC's employee’s HSE training will be maintained by the ABC's HSE Manager. Operating Company should maintain their own records and make them available to ABC when requested. In addition, a record of all HSE training courses undertaken and a list of attendees, with dates should be kept by ABC the Operating Company and any contractors used on the ABC Project.

4.6. Sub-Contractor Training

ABC Coordinator with support of the ABC HSE Manager will ensure that Subcontractor and employees who work on behalf of ABC are trained in accordance with ABC’s HSE management requirements, HSE risks and controls pertinent to their work task(s).

5. RECORDS

The following records will be retained as specified. Additionally, all these records will be legible, dated and readily identifiable.

Record	Person Responsible for Managing the Record?	Where the Record can be found?	Who has access to the records?	How long does the record need to be kept?
HSE Training Needs Matrix	HSE Manager	HSE Department in Basra Office	All	5 years
HSE Training Programme and Materials	HSE Manager	HSE Department in Basra Office	SBC Consts staff & HSE Manager	5 years
Employee HSE Training records (employee &training conducted)	HSE Manager	HSE Department in Basra Office	SBC HSE departments	5 years

6. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

ABC Project Environmental Plans, contain Key Performance Indicator (KPI) related to training for the topic of interest. Progress against these KPIs will be reported to the HSE Manager on a monthly basis.

7. APPENDIX I– HSE TRAINING PROGRAMMES

HSE Training Topics	Approximate Duration	To Whom
HSE&S Office Induction	1 hr	All Staff
HSE&S Field Induction	1 hr	All Staff
Contractor HSE Plans	1 hr	All Staff
Risk Assessment	2 hr	HSE Team, Site supervisor& Engineers
Emergency Response	1 hr	Rescue Team
Incident Investigation	1 hr	HSE Team, Managers, Site supervisor
Basic Fire Fighting	1 hr	All Staff
Electricity at Work	1 hr	HSE, Electrical team
H&S Risks at Excavation	1 hr	HSE, Site sup& operators, workers
Manual Handling	1 hr	All supervisor, workers
Confined Spaces	1 hr	All Staff
Golden Rules Training	1 hr.	All Staff
Lifting Awareness Training	1 hr	HSE, Lifting Team
Driving Training (DDT)	1 hr	All Drivers
Waste Management	1 hr	HSE EM Team
Permit To Work Training PTW	1 hr	HSE team &site engineers
Hydro test Water& Effluent Management	1 hr	HSE Team, Hydro test group
Crane Operator & Assessment Training	1 hr	All Operator
Hazardous Material Management	1 hr	All Staff
Rigging & Slinging Training	1 hr	All Riggers, lifting team, HSE
Lifting Plan Training	1 hr	Lifting Team
Line Detection Training	1 hr	HSE team and Civil Team
Authorized Gas Tester	1 hr	HSE Team, site supervisors, Engineers
Confined Space Entry	1 hr	Confined Space Team and HSE Team
Scaffolding Inspection Supervisor.	1 hr	HSE team & Scaffolders, Supervisor
Lifting Operation Supervisor.	1 hr	HSE, lifting sup.
Safety and Health Administration	1 hr	HSE Team

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