API RP 1166:2010 pdf download

API RP 1166:2010 pdf download.Excavation Monitoring and Observation.
11 TaskD
Perform Locate
Conduct locate per company requirements and obtain appropriate safety and security documentation.
12 TaskE
Excavation Monitoring
(includes but is not limited to:)
• Meet with contractor to define scope of work
• Determine if or when observation by Pipeline Operator’s designated representative is required
• Determine frequency of pipeline operator monitoring based on:
– Scope of work
– Duration of expected excavator work
– Type of equipment
– Potential impact on pipeline
– Complexity of work
– Multiple contractors / excavators
• Conduct site visits on pre-determined frequency w/ documentation of contact. Documentation may include:
– Name of contact person
– Status of i,rork
– Scope changes
– Confirm one-call ticket is current
• Exercise authorities as defined in Task (1
• Obtain safety and security documentation
13 Task F
Excavation Observation not required
Self-explanatory (continue monitoring)
14 TaskG
Excavation Observation
(includes but is not limited to:)
• Obtain safety and security documentation
• Continuously present at all time excavation and backlilling is underway
• Affirmative communication with on-site excavation lead at site daily (at least)
• Conduct site visits on pre-determined frequency w/ documentation of contact. Documentation may include:
– Name of contact person
– Stat us of work
– Scope changes
– Confirm one-call ticket is current
• Observe compliance with agreed upon design I specification I scope of work
– Digging criteria are being met (hand excavation etc.- pipeline company prescribed criteria: undermining support)
– Hazards of this pipeline are recognized at excavation site, known hazards are communicated
• Maintain hand excavation zone agreed to by pipeline company and the excavator
• Confirm size, type, weight and reach of excavation or other equipment previously agreed to:
– Teeth / no teeth
– Accurate bucket control
– Work equipment
• Exercise pipeline company authority to stop work, as necessary
• Exercise pipeline company authority to call appropriate agencies or responsible parties, as necessary:
– Law enforcement
– 911 Emergency
– Excavation company
– Pipeline company
• Document ticket closing
– Records and as built updates as required.