Hiplus BP Van der Ende 15 jaar veilig

HIPLUS Announcement Event

: 15 Years Without a recordable incident

Business Unit

: Rotterdam Refinery

Location of Event

: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Date of Event

: January 9, 2011

Painters finishing the last details of the BP Logo at BP Rotterdam Refinery

Brief Description The BP Refinery Rotterdam (BPRR) is pleased to announce that on January 9th 2011, our on-site contractor Van der Ende Straal- en Schilderwerken B.V. achieved the mile stone of 15 years (850,000 man hours) working on BPRR without a recordable incident; an outstanding performance!

As contractor, Van der Ende is responsible for the overall maintenance, tank turnarounds, unit turnarounds and projects in the field of grit blasting and painting at the BP Refinery Rotterdam.

The activities consist of: • Shop-blasting and painting • Grit blasting and painting of tanks,( internally and externally) • On-off plot CUI programmes • Overall maintenance on-off plot • Projects and turn-around painting programmes.

Application of a solvent free tank lining

Risks • • • • • • •

areas Abrasive grit blasting Airless paint application De-rusting with pneumatic tools Working with chemical substances Working in confined spaces Working at height Differences in cultures of basic work team (20% Dutch, 40% Turkish, 40% Pakistani)

HIPLUS Announcement Inputs Contributing To Specific Positive Outcome BPRR • • • • •

Control & Audit system Rigorous Safety meeting structure; Monthly safety scorecard system; High emphasis on incident investigation follow-up; Safety & Reward system for contractor workforce; Safety Penalty clause for Contractor Company.

Good • • • •

contractor employment practices Setting clear objectives aligned with BPRR policies; Strict acceptance policy; Investing in the quality and competency of contractor resources; Good payment structure including sanctioning. Performance is directly linked to contractor payment structure; Discipline: High discipline enforced by clear defined rewarding & sanction policy Attention to day to day individual weak signals such as personnel turnover or absenteeism; Equal treatment of all employees, in line with BPRR common practice; Giving people proper and safe tools with high emphasis on equipment innovation to improve working conditions, environmental care and increase efficiency.

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Electrical dust free grit blasting of tank bottom

Painters applying the first coat directly after surface Preparation with an electrical dust free blasting machine

Safety management (alignment with BPRR) • Open culture, willing to learn from others and share experiences; • High emphasis on field supervision of own contractor crew; • Continuous focus on safety awareness & behavior. Specific attention for people without or with low site experience (close monitoring during induction period); Front end loading (especially work execution preparation by contractor) • Working systematically; • Aligning and coordinating expectations with other colleague contractor companies and BPRR; • Deploying the correct people and resources; • Being prepared for the unexpected.

Key Messages • Strong BP and Contractor leadership in demonstrating HSSE commitment is the foundation to building a strong incident and injury free culture.

• BP and Contractors must form a (long-term) partnership at all levels to work together to achieve an incident and injury free workplace.

• Recognized the importance by both BPRR and contractor of good employment practices, safety management and front end loading.

For additional information please contact: P.A.M. Dijkgraaf per e-mail: Peter.Dijkgraaf@bp.com