AGOCO LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL
Issue Date: Oct. 2000 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR Document No: 80.01.01
Revision No: 0 WORK BY CONTRACTORS Page No: 1 of 10
1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
To describe the general and specific loss prevention requirements for contractors working for AGOCO or on
AGOCO sites, premises or property.
This document is intended to summarise Contractor requirements for safe working on AGOCO sites and
installations, and on AGOCO contracts or purchase or service orders.
The organisation of this document is based on the structure of the AGOCO Loss Prevention Manual which
contains a compilation of documents covering all aspects of loss prevention.
Those documents which relate directly to work by Contractors, and which are referred to herein, are collected
into the AGOCO Contractors' Loss Prevention Manual, a copy of which should be obtained by all contractors.
2.0 DEFINITIONS
Contractor Any person, organisation, company, body corporate, or any employee servant agent and/or
sub-contractor of, or for, such person, organisation, company or body corporate, who or which enters into or
upon AGOCO's sites, premises or property for the purposes of performing any work or services for AGOCO.
Contract Any work undertaken on behalf of AGOCO by a Contractor whether under a formally signed
legal contract or through local purchase orders and service orders.
AGOCO Project Engineer The AGOCO designated AGOCO employee responsible for the supervision
of the work being undertaken by the contractor.
3.0 COMPLIANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Policy and Compliance
It is the policy of AGOCO to provide and promote high standards of loss prevention at all its sites and
installations and in all work done on its behalf.
In line with this policy, all contractors must comply at all times with all requirements of this Code of Practice
and all relevant safety precautions.
Nothing in this document or in any other document to which there is reference herein shall relieve the
Contractor of any of his responsibilities or liabilities under the Contract or of any obligation imposed upon him
by any applicable Law, Regulation or Order.
It must be understood that no set of written regulations, codes of practice, procedures etc. can provide for all
situations, contingencies, or emergencies which may arise. The contents of this Code of Practice and the
other relevant documents to which it refers are no substitute for adequate and appropriate supervision to
ensure that all practical safe methods are used in the performance of the work being undertaken.
3.2 Summary of Responsibilities
3.2.1 AGOCO Project Engineer
AGOCO will designate a Project Engineer for each and every contract. Such person will normally be from the
AGOCO department initiating the contract and will be familiar with the work to be undertaken and the terms
of the contract.
The designated AGOCO Project Engineer will be responsible to AGOCO management for the Contractor, his
employees and their work.
The AGOCO Project Engineer and the Contractor may call upon the services, advice and assistance of the
AGOCO Loss Prevention Department for the purposes of ensuring compliance with AGOCO's safety
requirements but this will in no way absolve them from their primary responsibilities for the safe execution of
the work.
AGOCO LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL
Issue Date: Oct. 2000 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR Document No: 80.01.01
Revision No: 0 WORK BY CONTRACTORS Page No: 2 of 10
3.2.2 Contractors and Contractor Employees
Contractors must take all necessary steps to inspect the work site and to ascertain the requirements for
compliance with AGOCO's loss prevention requirements before submitting their quotations or tenders, or
before accepting any order to work on any other terms.
Once the terms of the Contract have been agreed between AGOCO and the Contractor, no claim will be
entertained for additional expenditure incurred by the Contractor in complying with the requirements of this
Code of Practice and any other relevant documents or requirements.
Contractor employees are subject to the same loss prevention regulations, codes of practice, procedures and
standards as apply to AGOCO employees.
Contractors are responsible for:
- acquainting themselves with all AGOCO loss prevention requirements and all relevant AGOCO loss
prevention documentation and other documentation referred to therein;
- ensuring that all plant, equipment, tools, materials, and similar, used in contract work are to the
relevant AGOCO standards;
- ensuring that all work done by contractors on AGOCO contracts, work orders, projects etc. conforms
with all applicable AGOCO loss prevention regulations, codes of practice, procedures and standards;
- making the necessary provisions whereby they will be in a position to implement the required
procedures and safety precautions;
- observing all AGOCO safety regulations, codes of practice and procedures in respect of loss
prevention;
- seeking advice and, where appropriate, assistance from AGOCO in regard to compliance with
AGOCO loss prevention requirements.
Lack of awareness of AGOCO loss prevention requirements will not be entertained by AGOCO as a reason
for non-compliance.
3.2.3 AGOCO Loss Prevention Department
Under this Code of Practice, the AGOCO Loss Prevention Department is responsible for:
- ensuring that Contractors observe all applicable AGOCO and other loss prevention requirements
when performing work under AGOCO Contracts;
- advising and assisting Contractors as required in the implementation of loss prevention
requirements;
- bringing to the attention of appropriate supervisors and managers any infractions of AGOCO's loss
prevention requirements which cannot be remedied immediately or which are of a sufficiently serious
nature to warrant such action;
- for stopping work if its continuation is an immediate and serious threat to life or property.
4.0 CONTRACTOR LOSS PREVENTION POLICY, PROGRAMME AND MANAGEMENT
Contractors must be able to demonstrate, through the production of appropriate documentation, that they
have a loss prevention policy, an active loss prevention programme and a supervisory and management
system which ensures that the policy and programme are implemented in accordance with applicable
AGOCO requirements.
The contractor must nominate a suitable person from among his senior personnel who will be on site (e.g.
the contractor's project manager or supervisor) who will be responsible for all legal and contractual
obligations in regard to loss prevention throughout the period of the contract.
It is an AGOCO requirement that such nominated person will liaise closely with the AGOCO Loss Prevention
Site Specialist on all matters of loss prevention.
AGOCO LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL
Issue Date: Oct. 2000 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR Document No: 80.01.01
Revision No: 0 WORK BY CONTRACTORS Page No: 3 of 10
5.0 LOSS PREVENTION REGULATIONS
All AGOCO Loss Prevention Regulations apply to all contractors and all contractor personnel.
6.0 ENTRY INTO PREMISES OR ONTO SITE AND SITE BEHAVIOUR
Contractor employees shall enter and exit the facility on arrival and departure only through the designated
gate. A check will be made of each employee at time of entry to make certain he has the proper approval.
Contractor employees shall follow a designated direct route from the entrance gate to the construction or job
site. Entering other areas of the facility without approval is not permitted.
Contractors vehicles will be permitted, when necessary, to move from one part of the facility to another during
normal working hours.
Personal vehicles of contractor employees will not be allowed inside the facility.
Families or friends of contractor employees will not be permitted on the construction or job site, nor to enter
any place within the facility area.
Intoxicating beverages, narcotics or persons appearing to be under the influence of either shall not be
allowed on the construction or job site, nor to enter any place within the facility area.
Firearms of any type are not permitted on the construction or job site, nor to enter any place within the facility
area.
Portable radios and cameras are not permitted within the facility unless prior written permission has been
given by AGOCO.
Magazines, newspapers, books, etc. shall be restricted to the Contractor's field office and/or vehicles and/or
living quarters.
7.0 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND GENERAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
7.1 Area Classification and General Precautionary Measures
Contractors will be required to familiarise themselves with the location of areas classified as restricted or
hazardous under the AGOCO Code of Practice for Classified Areas and to observe all regulations which
apply to these areas. Important areas of application for contractors are:
- The AGOCO Work Permit System,
- Vehicle control,
- Use and observance of safety signs and notices,
- Standards of housekeeping,
- Actions in emergencies.
8.0 AGOCO WORK PERMIT SYSTEM
All contractors must familiarise themselves with the AGOCO Code of Practice for the Work Permit System
and ensure that the appropriate work permit(s) are obtained prior to the commencement of any and all work
being undertaken by them which requires to be covered by a work permit.
Contractors will be issued with the relevant documentation on work permits prior to starting work. The
contractor company must ensure that it is a position to comply with all requirements before work commences.
The requirements of the permits must be strictly observed during work.
Serious or persistent non-compliance with the requirements of the AGOCO Work Permit System will be
grounds for the work concerned to be stopped until full compliance can be guaranteed. Any contractual
delays arising in such circumstances will have to be made good at the contractor's expense.
AGOCO LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL
Issue Date: Oct. 2000 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR Document No: 80.01.01
Revision No: 0 WORK BY CONTRACTORS Page No: 4 of 10
Contractors will be required to nominate suitable senior members of their staff to be trained and certified by
AGOCO as Permit Receivers. Under no circumstances may a contractor employee of any grade act as a
Permit Issuer under the AGOCO Work Permit System.
In some circumstances, especially on well separated sites still in the possession of the Contractor, it may not
be appropriate to require the full application the AGOCO Work Permit System. Permission for exemption
from full compliance with the AGOCO System will only be granted provided the Contractor can demonstrate
that his provisions for ensuring the safety of work to which the AGOCO Work Permit System would apply are
at least as stringent as those of the AGOCO Work Permit System. This could include a decision by the
contractor to adopt the AGOCO Work Permit system, in which case, AGOCO will provide assistance and
training as required to for the certification of Contractor employees as both Receivers and Issuers.
9.0 ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION
9.1 Policy for Accident Reporting and Investigating
AGOCO policy requires that all accidents and incidents shall be reported and investigated. This includes all
'near misses' and incidents that did not, but could have, resulted in injury or damage.
Contractors must comply with the AGOCO Code of Practice for Accident Reporting and Investigation at all
times.
9.2 Application
The policy applies to any accident or dangerous occurrence which:
- takes place on AGOCO sites or premises,
- affects AGOCO personnel, property, plant, equipment, materials, supplies or services,
- involves personnel employed by AGOCO, its contractors or their employees or sub-contractors, or
other persons present on AGOCO premises or sites,
- involves plant, equipment or materials being transported, stored or used by AGOCO, its contractors
or sub-contractors.
9.3 Accident and Dangerous Occurrence Reporting Procedure
Speed of reporting is essential if accurate records are to be obtained.
Accidents must be notified as soon as possible to the Loss Prevention Department Site Specialist - BUT IN
ANY EVENT NOT LATER THAN THE SAME WORKING DAY -.
The relevant AGOCO Initial Accident Report Form (Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident, Fire, Dangerous
Occurrence) must be completed as soon as practicable after the incident by the supervisor of the area where
the accident occurred or of the persons involved in the accident.
It may also be necessary to complete a Municipal Popular Committee for Social Security form and this will be
the joint responsibility of the Loss Prevention Department in collaboration with the supervisor referred to
above and the concerned department or contractor.
The accident will be investigated by the AGOCO Loss Prevention Department in co-operation with the
concerned supervisor, department or contractor. This should take place as soon as possible after the
accident has occurred and while memories are still fresh.
Accident investigation must be conducted in a manner which will provide facts rather than look for faults. The
purpose of the investigation is to provide the information necessary to prevent a recurrence of the accident or
incident.
An AGOCO Final Accident Report will prepared by the Loss Prevention Department in co-operation with the
AGOCO Medical Services Department and/or external clinic or hospital authorities where necessary.
Supervisors' reports - including Contractors' reports - shall be submitted to the Loss Prevention Department
Site Specialist for analysis and collation.
AGOCO LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL
Issue Date: Oct. 2000 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR Document No: 80.01.01
Revision No: 0 WORK BY CONTRACTORS Page No: 5 of 10
Final AGOCO Accident Reports will be issued to the Contractor's site representative for accidents involving
contractors' personnel or operations.
These reporting and investigation requirements are in addition to any requirements of the official
representatives of the Socialist Peoples Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
The Loss Prevention Department will be responsible for forwarding the appropriate AGOCO reports to the
Police, AGOCO Personnel and Legal Departments and any other bodies which may have to be given a copy
of the report.
Contractors shall be responsible for forwarding any contractor accident or incident reports required for the
Police or Social Security authorities
10.0 LOSS PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECTS AND MODIFICATIONS
All projects involving new construction of or modifications to plant, equipment, buildings, structures, etc., are
required to be submitted for loss prevention review prior to the final approval of the work, in accordance with
the AGOCO Procedure for Loss Prevention Review of Modifications and New Projects.
The contractor should ensure that such review has been undertaken and that he is aware of any alterations
made to the original work specification and any special requirements to be observed during the work. No
change or alteration to the work specification approved by the Review may be made unless such change or
alteration has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the original Safety Assessment Team.
It is the responsibility of the contractor, in consultation with the AGOCO Project Engineer, to ensure that
these requirements are complied with.
11.0 HOUSEKEEPING
Good Housekeeping is an essential part of loss prevention as its primary aim is to eliminate or reduce
unnecessary hazards to both property and people.
Statistics clearly show that a majority of accidents and incidents are caused by, or aggravated by, poor
housekeeping
In general, strict observance of the AGOCO Loss Prevention Regulations and the various Codes of Practice,
Standards and Procedures, Procedures and Guidance Documents referred to herein will result in a high
standard of housekeeping.
Specific procedures which will include such aspects as
- Cleanliness of floors, working areas, horizontal surfaces such as sills, ledges, ductwork etc (regular
removal of dust etc)
- Correct and safe arrangements for storage and handling of all materials and equipment
- Regular removal and safe disposal of waste and any stored material which is no longer needed
- Proper use and maintenance of all electrical apparatus
will need to be established by a contractor to ensure that necessary attention is given to those aspects which
are particular to the area and the work being undertaken.
12.0 SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES
Contractors must familiarise themselves with the AGOCO Standards and Procedures for Safety Signs and
Notices and must comply with the provisions thereof in respect of the requirement for and the location of
suitable signs and notices in all areas covered by the works.
AGOCO LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL
Issue Date: Oct. 2000 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR Document No: 80.01.01
Revision No: 0 WORK BY CONTRACTORS Page No: 6 of 10
13.0 WALKING AND WORKING SURFACES
Contractors must comply with the provisions of the AGOCO Code of Practice for Walking and Working
Surfaces which are designed to ensure that such surfaces are designed and maintained to minimise the risk
of tripping, slipping, falling, being hit by falling objects or receiving injury due to dangerous working surfaces.
14.0 SMOKING REGULATIONS
Contractors must comply with the AGOCO Policy and Regulations on Smoking at all times.
15.0 EMERGENCY PLANS AND PROCEDURES
Contractors must familiarise themselves with the emergency plans and procedures in force at any AGOCO
sites on which they are present and ensure that their employees understand clearly their responsibilities and
the procedures they must follow in the event of an emergency.
In particular, contractors and their employees must be familiar with:
- the emergency telephone numbers and radio call signs to be used to notify AGOCO Emergency
Services of a personal injury accident., motor vehicle accident, fire, gas release, oil leak or other
incident,
- the site emergency alarm signals and the locations of any assembly points to which they should
proceed in the event of a general alarm.
Prior to commencement of work, the contractor must liaise with the AGOCO Loss Prevention Department
Site Specialist to ascertain if it is necessary to make any temporary modifications to the existing site
emergency procedures and/or to produce separate emergency plans and procedures for the work site.
Where a work site is totally under the control and supervision of the contractor, is adequately separated from
existing AGOCO facilities and there is no risk of an incident on either the work site or the existing facility
affecting the other, a separate emergency plan and procedures must be produced. This shall be done by the
contractor in consultation with the AGOCO Loss Prevention Department Site Specialist and such plan and
procedures must be in line with AGOCO policy and practice.
16.0 WORK ON OR ADJACENT TO OPERATIONAL UNITS AND AREAS
Before any work to be performed on or adjacent to an operating unit or area is commenced, or
recommenced, an operational safety clearance must be obtained by the contractor. Such clearance will be
in addition to, and subject to the issue of, any required Work Permit.
The procedure for obtaining these clearances is :
1 The contractor shall contact the designated AGOCO Project Engineer and explain the safety
clearance he needs and/or what equipment he wants cleared, when he wants it, and, to the best of
his ability, for how long he will want it.
2. The AGOCO Project Engineer will liaise with the appropriate operations or area supervisor, agree
such special precautions as are necessary, and supply the contractor with a written clearance which
will contain details of the clearance, its period of validity and all required special precautions.
On whichever is the sooner, of completion of the work, temporary suspension of the work (which includes any
time when all contractor employees leave the work site) or the end of the working day, the contractor shall
advise the AGOCO Project Engineer accordingly and the clearance will be cancelled.
A new clearance must be obtained each time work is commenced or recommenced.
An operational safety clearance is contingent upon conditions remaining safe and all applicable safety
precautions being complied with. If, in the opinion of the contractor or a duly authorised AGOCO
representative, conditions become hazardous, the clearance will be cancelled immediately.
AGOCO LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL
Issue Date: Oct. 2000 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR Document No: 80.01.01
Revision No: 0 WORK BY CONTRACTORS Page No: 7 of 10
It is also possible that an operational safety clearance may have to be withdrawn by a duly authorised
AGOCO representative due to unforeseen circumstances associated with AGOCO operations or which may
pose a hazard or safety risk.
Process Emergency Warning Signals
All contractors and their employees should be aware that emergency warning signals - a series of short
blasts on a horn - are used in all operating process units or areas to indicate that a process problem exists.
Upon hearing such a warning signal, all work must stop immediately, all equipment (including any hot work
equipment and gas bottles) must be shut down, and all persons must withdraw to the designated safe area.
Work may not be recommenced until a new operational safety clearance has been obtained.
17.0 LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND LIFTING OPERATIONS
Contractors may not undertake any major lifting operations on AGOCO sites unless the lifting equipment,
lifting gear and lifting operation have been approved by AGOCO.
All contractor lifting equipment and lifting gear, including all working gear, and all other plant or equipment for
fixing or anchoring such equipment shall be of sound construction, suitable material, adequate strength and
free from defects.
Certificates of inspection must be in force and available for scrutiny if required.
All chains, hooks, slings, shackles and any other loose lifting gear used for raising or lowering on lifting
equipment shall be of an approved type, in good condition and used according to safe working procedures.
Lifting operations over working process or electricity lines or process or utilities plant or equipment shall be
avoided if possible. If work of this kind is necessary, it will require special permission from the AGOCO
operating section involved.
18.0 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
All mechanical equipment and machinery provided by Contractors must be suitable for the purpose for which
it is to be used and must be in safe working condition.
The Contractor shall ensure that only competent persons operate mechanical equipment and machinery.
The moving parts of mechanical equipment or machinery provided by contractors shall be fully guarded.
Contractor mechanical equipment and machinery shall be subject to spot inspection by AGOCO and any
defects found will require to be remedied before it may be used again. Any delays resulting from such
actions will be at the Contractors' expense.
19.0 WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK
All welding and other hot work must be undertaken in accordance with the AGOCO Code of Practice for
Welding, Tapping and Other Hot Work. Furthermore, no such work may be undertaken unless the
appropriate Work Permit has been issued (see Section 8.0 of this document).
20.0 COMPRESSED AIR AND COMPRESSED GASES
The storage, handling and use of compressed air and compressed gases must be in accordance with the
AGOCO Code of Practice for Compressed Air and Compressed Gases and the AGOCO Code of Practice for
Compressed Gas Cylinders and Bottles.
AGOCO LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL
Issue Date: Oct. 2000 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR Document No: 80.01.01
Revision No: 0 WORK BY CONTRACTORS Page No: 8 of 10
21.0 ELECTRICAL WORK
All electrical installations and equipment used or installed by Contractors shall conform to the requirements of
the AGOCO Code of Practice for Electrical Work, the AGOCO Code of Practice for Electrical Equipment in
Hazardous Areas, any applicable AGOCO Electrical Standards, and any relevant national and international
codes, procedures, standards, specifications, and procedures as adopted by AGOCO.
Particular care must be exercised by contractors in constructing, maintaining and using temporary electrical
installations. AGOCO may refuse to provide electrical supply to installations which are regarded as being
unsafe.
The decision of the AGOCO Site Electrical Supervisor or his designated representative shall be final in regard
to the safety of electrical installations and electrical work.
22.0 EXCAVATION
Any excavation work by Contractors must be undertaken strictly in accordance with the AGOCO Code of
Practice for Excavation.
Contractors' work will not be signed off for completion until all excavations have been back-filled and
compacted as required and the excavation area returned as nearly as practicable to its former condition.
23.0 WORK AT HEIGHTS AND USE OF LADDERS OR SCAFFOLDING
All work at height must be undertaken in accordance with the AGOCO Code of Practice for Work at Height.
Where ladders or scaffolding are used by a contractor, the requirements of the AGOCO Standards and
Procedures for Ladders and/or the AGOCO Standards and Procedures for Scaffolding must be complied
with.
24.0 DEMOLITION WORK
Where any demolition work is to be undertaken by a contractor, the requirements of the AGOCO Code of
Practice for Demolition Work must be complied with.
25.0 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
If any temporary structures are to be erected or placed on site by a contractor, the requirements of the
AGOCO Code of Practice for Erecting Temporary Structures must be complied with.
26.0 MEDICAL AND FIRST AID
A contractor must make suitable arrangements for the provision of First Aid services to his employees. The
Medical and First Aid services of AGOCO will be available for the treatment of Contractors' personnel in the
event of an accident or ill-health. AGOCO reserves the right to make an economic charge for such services.
27.0 PERSONAL PROTECTION
AGOCO requires that all personnel of a contractor are provided with, and use, personal protective equipment
to the same standards as those for AGOCO employees.
The principles of Sections 2.0 & 3.0 of the AGOCO Code of Practice for Personal Protective Equipment
should therefore be adopted by all contractors.
Contractor personnel working in any area on an AGOCO site which requires use of personal protective
equipment must comply with such requirements. AGOCO may refuse permission for entry to a site or
location if required personal protective equipment is not worn by contractor employees.
AGOCO LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL
Issue Date: Oct. 2000 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR Document No: 80.01.01
Revision No: 0 WORK BY CONTRACTORS Page No: 9 of 10
28.0 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD CONTROL
AGOCO are committed to the avoidance of unnecessary and avoidable pollution of the environment and
have written procedures for dealing with the following situations-
- Marine Oil Spills
- Oil Spills on Land
- Gas Releases
- Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Where a contractor is likely to be involved in any activity that might result in an oil spill, a gas release, or the
disposal of hazardous waste, the appropriate AGOCO Procedure must be complied with. Copies of these
Procedure documents will be made available to contractors if required.
Unnecessary pollution of the environment and incorrect procedures for the disposal of hazardous waste by
contractors will be considered as a failure to comply with contractor's responsibilities under a contract.
29.0 FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
29.1 Fire Prevention
All contractor operations on AGOCO sites must be carried out in such a manner as to minimise the risk of
fire. Compliance with the requirements of this Code of Practice and the various AGOCO Codes, Standards
and Procedures referred to herein will generally result in reducing the risk of fire to a minimum. The following
aspects are of particular importance in successful fire prevention:
- good housekeeping including the prompt and safe removal of any waste or surplus
flammable or combustible materials from the work site,
- the application of safe work procedures and, in particular, the application of the AGOCO
Work Permit System to any work in restricted or hazardous areas,
- the safe storage, handling and use of flammable materials especially gasoline, paints, and
gas cylinders containing flammable gasses,
- smoking control in hazardous and restricted areas,
- properly installed and proper use of electrical systems and apparatus,
- proper maintenance and use of machinery, equipment and tools,
- strict compliance with the regulations concerning entry of vehicles into hazardous areas.
29.2 Fire Control
29.2.1 Fire Extinguishers
At all its sites, AGOCO provides first aid fire fighting equipment in the form of hand extinguishers and
wheeled trolley extinguishers. Contractors' personnel will be expected to be able to operate this equipment
rapidly and effectively in order to prevent small fires from escalating into major conflagrations. Assistance in
training of personnel will be available from the site Loss Prevention Department.
Where a contractor is solely responsible for a work site he must provide, and maintain, suitable first aid fire
fighting equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Loss Prevention Department Site Specialist.
Fire fighting equipment, such as hose and fire hydrants shall not be used for purposes other than fire fighting,
except by special permission from the Loss Prevention Department.
29.2.2 Actions in Case of Fire
The AGOCO Procedures for Action in Case of Fire must be followed in the event of a fire occurring on a
contractor's work site and for any fire discovered by a contractor or his employees.
AGOCO LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL
Issue Date: Oct. 2000 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR Document No: 80.01.01
Revision No: 0 WORK BY CONTRACTORS Page No: 10 of 10
It is the responsibility of the contractor to obtain details of telephone numbers and the nearest fire alarm call
points, and to ensure that these details and the procedures for calling the fire brigade are posted in suitable
and prominent positions on the work site.
Contractors must report all fires and the use of fire extinguishers to the site Loss Prevention Department so
that the relevant AGOCO reporting and investigating procedures can be initiated, and any discharged fire
extinguishers can be replaced with full ones.
30.0 MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVING AND SAFETY
The AGOCO Motor Vehicle Driving Regulations must be complied with by all contractor personnel when
driving any vehicle on, or within the immediate area of, any AGOCO facility.
AGOCO may refuse permission for entry to a site or location of contractor employees who fail to comply with
these regulations
All motor vehicle accidents occurring on AGOCO premises must be reported in accordance with the
procedures referred to in Section 9 of this document.
Contractor vehicles used on or in AGOCO facilities or contractor work sites must be in sound mechanical
condition and comply with the requirements of the AGOCO Standards and Procedures for Vehicle Safety.
Contractors based at specified AGOCO sites will be subject to the requirements of the AGOCO Code of
Practice for Desert Travel.
31.0 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Contractors storing, handling, using or disposing of hazardous materials must comply with the applicable
requirements and safety precautions specified in the AGOCO Code of Practice for Hazardous Materials.
If explosives are to be stored, handled or used, contractors must comply fully with the requirements of the
AGOCO Standards and Procedures for Explosives.
AGOCO has Codes of Practice, Standards and Procedures or Guidance Documents covering the following
hazardous materials and copies of these documents will be made available to contractors if required -
- Flammable Gases and Liquids
- Flammable and Combustible Solids
- Gases, Vapours, Fumes and Dusts
- Protection against Hydrogen Sulphide
- Toxic Liquids
- Corrosive Liquids
- Radioactive Sources and Ionising Radiations
32.0 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
All the standards and associated documents referred to in this Code of Practice apply, as appropriate, to
work undertaken by Contractors and copies of each are contained in the AGOCO Contractors' Loss
Prevention Manual. This Manual also contains various other documents from the AGOCO Loss Prevention
Manual which are referred to in the primary standards noted above.
In addition, certain other documents covering specific aspects of loss prevention may be applicable and
copies of these will be made available for inclusion in the contractor's copy of the AGOCO Contractors' Loss
Prevention Manual where necessary.
