Petronas Canada Hsse Policy
Petronas Canada Hsse Policy
Petronas Canada Hsse Policy
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Date 28-FEB-2018
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Date 28-FEB-2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1. Summary Statement ....................................................................................................................3
2. Objectives ...................................................................................................................................3
3. Scope .........................................................................................................................................3
4. Definitions...................................................................................................................................3
5. Requirements ..............................................................................................................................4
5.1 Definition of Confidential Information ........................................................................................4
5.2 Reporting ................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
5.3 Trading Restrictions and Blackout Periods ..................................................................................4
5.4 Maintaining and Protecting Confidential Information ...................................................................4
5.5 Inventions and Discoveries .......................................................................................................4
5.6 Communications and Enforcement ............................................................................................4
5.7 Obligations upon Termination ...................................................................................................5
1. Summary Statement
This Policy sets forth the Company's requirements with regards to its Health, Safety, Security, and
Environment (HSSE) activities, consistent with the expectations and plans of the Company, and in
consideration of PETRONAS Global’s requirements.
The Company is committed to HSSE excellence in all activities wherever it operates.
The Company shall identify and manage risks of injuries, occupational illnesses and damage to properties.
The Company shall ensure that measures are taken to protect the environment and that natural resources
are used sustainably.
The Company shall:
Ensure that the facilities the Company operates, and the services that are provided, are in
accordance with HSSE legal requirements and company standards;
Provide the necessary resources and organisation, and where appropriate, engage with key
stakeholders on HSSE matters;
Ensure that contingency plans are in place to deal with emergencies; and
Ensure continual improvement in HSSE management and performance, leveraging on people,
process and technology.
2. Objectives
The objectives of this Policy are to:
Establish the Company’s requirements for the HSSE Management System;
Provide Employees, Contractors, and Consultants with clear direction on their individual and
collective responsibility to fully comply with the procedures and standards detailed in the HSSE
Management System and relevant regulatory and contractual requirements;
Establish the principals of a standardized approach and system of work across the Company to
prevent injuries, occupational health illnesses, environmental impacts, asset damage or loss, or
regulatory non-compliance; and
Protect the Company’s reputation and corporate image.
3. Scope
This Policy applies to Employees, Contractors, and Consultants.
4. Definitions
Capitalized terms used herein have their meanings set forth in the Master Glossary.
5. Requirements
5.1.1 Visibility
Executive Management will promote a culture in which Employees, Contractors, and Consultants share a
full commitment to HSSE in alignment with the Health, Safety, Security and Environment Leadership
Guideline.
Executive Management will set criteria for measuring HSSE performance, benchmarking performance
against industry peers, and communicating the results in a timely manner in accordance with the Health,
Safety, Security and Environment Performance Management Framework.
Executive Management will actively support the HSSE Management System and provide knowledge and
leadership in HSSE activities in alignment with the Health, Safety, Security and Environment Leadership
Guideline.
Risks associated with technical and operational integrity of facilities and equipment will be managed in
accordance with the requirements of the Hazard and Effects Management Framework, HAZOP Framework,
and Pre-Start Up Safety Review Technical Standard.
HSSE risks will be managed in accordance with, but not limited to:
Blanking and Blinding Framework;
Bypass of Safety Critical Equipment Technical Standard;
Confined Space Entry Framework;
Exposure Control Planning Technical Standard;
Fatigue Management Technical Standard;
Fire Prevention and Ignition Management Technical Standard;
Ground Disturbance Technical Standard;
Health Risk Assessment Technical Standard;
Hearing Conservation Technical Standard;
Executive Management will assign responsibility and accountability to manage HSSE risks as appropriate,
and hold individuals accountable for HSSE behavior and performance in alignment with the Health, Safety,
Security and Environment Leadership Guideline.
Any Employees, Contractors, or Consultants who, upon their termination, have possession of any
Confidential Information will deliver the same to their Vice President, on or before the final day of their
employment.
For a period of two years after the cessation of an Employee's relationship with the Company, the Employee
will not make use of business opportunities arising from his/her relationship with the Company’s vendors,
suppliers, Contractors, Consultants, principals, and/or other business partners, or cause or attempt to cause
the diversion of such business opportunities from the Company or to cause or attempt to cause the
termination of contracts or other business relationships of the Company without first obtaining the prior
consent of the Company.
This Policy will be made readily available and communicated to all Employees, Contractors, and Consultants.
Changes to this Policy and the HSSE Management System will be communicated and documented in
compliance with the Communications Policy and the Health, Safety, Security and Environment Leadership
Guideline.
HSSE strategic objectives will be aligned with this Policy to respond to business needs, issues, trends, best
practices, legal requirements, and key Stakeholder expectations. The identification and implementation of
strategic HSSE objectives will be managed in accordance with the Health, Safety, Security and Environment
Strategic Planning Technical Standard.
The Health, Safety, Security and Environment Strategic Planning Technical Standard outlines the HSSE
targets, assumptions, and key activities for developing an HSSE Business Plan. The annual HSSE Business
Plan will be aligned with the Company’s Long Term Strategy to identify individuals accountable for specific
actions and milestones. The plan and targets will be communicated in accordance with the Communications
Policy.
Detailed programs and activities will be developed to support the annual HSSE Business Plan along with
key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets. KPIs will be monitored, tracked, analyzed, and reported to
support an effective and timely implementation of the programs. HSSE performance will be coordinated in
accordance with the Health, Safety, Security and Environment Performance Management Framework.
All HSSE programs and activities will be communicated and promoted to enhance the HSSE culture.
The HSSE department will appoint representative(s) with direct access to Executive Management.
The HSSE department will have competent HSSE advisors available to provide professional technical advice
and support to the organisation in meeting regulatory, policy, and HSSE Management System requirements.
5.3.4 Resources
The HSSE department will have sufficient resource levels to meet the requirements of all HSSE critical roles
and be regularly reviewed in accordance with the Health, Safety, Security and Environment Strategic
Planning Technical Standard and Talent Acquisition and Deployment Policy.
Employees’ HSSE competency will be periodically reviewed and assessed. Appropriate training will be
provided to help Employees continuously improve in the execution of HSSE activities. An Employee’s
competency is determined in accordance with the Talent Development and Management Policy.
Each Contractor’s HSSE Management System and procedures must meet or exceed the Company’s
requirements. The Company will undertake HSSE Assurance activities to verify the Contractor’s compliance
with HSSE Regulatory requirements and contractual obligations and alignment with the Company’s HSSE
Business Plans.
Work performed by Contractors and sub-Contractors must be consistent with this Policy and the HSSE
Management System and must be conducted in a manner that ensures safety at the worksite and protection
of the environment, neighboring communities, and the Company’s assets.
Contractor evaluation, pre-qualification, and selection is determined in accordance with the Supply Chain
Management Policy and the Health, Safety, Security and Environment Assurance Technical Standard.
5.3.7 Communication
The Company will communicate timely, consistent, and accurate information to enhance understanding of
corporate HSSE expectations, business performance, activities, and HSSE culture. All internal and external
communication related to HSSE matters will be managed in accordance with the Communications Policy
and the Health, Safety, Security and Environment Leadership Guideline.
Monitoring and tracking regulatory and reporting requirements will be managed in accordance with the
Regulatory Policy. Dissemination of the information and related changes to Employees, Contractors, and
Consultants (as applicable) will be made in a timely manner in accordance with Communications Policy.
5.5.1 Security
The Company will implement an effective Security Management System which will identify, evaluate and
manage security risks to our people, property, information and operations, in accordance to the Security
Policy.
5.5.2 Asset Integrity and Reliability
Field Assets will be maintained, inspected, and operated in accordance with applicable law and the Field
Asset Management and Reliability Policy with the intent to promote safety and limit environmental impacts.
The Company will use operational programs, plans, procedures, work instructions and other administrative
controls as appropriate, to direct its business operations.
HSSE procedures and administrative controls will be created based on operational process needs, HSSE
best practices, and risk assessments.
In the event of a significant change in functionality and/or business processes, the Management of Change
Policy will be applied to identify any change in risk level associated with the proposed change and manage
it appropriately
The Crisis Management Framework will be used to prevent and respond to emergencies and to meet
Regulatory Requirements and expectations for emergency preparedness. The Crisis Management
Framework includes Business Continuity Plans and Crisis Communication Plans.
The Crisis Management Framework will be maintained in alignment with the Risk Policy.
Executive Management will establish key performance indicators (KPIs), performance benchmarks, and
targets for HSSE and the HSSE Management System in accordance with the Health, Safety, Security and
Environment Performance Management Framework. Actual HSSE performance will be measured against
established KPIs.
5.6.2 Records
Reporting and investigation of HSSE incidents including near misses will be managed in accordance with
the Health, Safety, Security and Environment Incident Management Framework, which will require that all
HSSE incidents are reported promptly, appropriately investigated in accordance with the Health, Safety,
Security and Environment Investigation Framework, and analyzed for learning and improvement
opportunities. In addition, the procedure will comply with HSSE Regulatory Requirements.
The Company’s HSSE Assurance Plan will provide a systematic approach to review and verify the
effectiveness of the HSSE Management System, in accordance with the Compliance Policy. In addition, the
HSSE Assurance Plan will be risk-based and provide frequent, in-depth reviews to ensure compliance with
HSSE Regulatory Requirements and HSSE Management System requirements. The Health, Safety, Security
and Environment Assurance Technical Standard and the Compliance Framework outline the detailed
Assurance review activities process.
HSSE auditor competency requirements are determined in accordance with the Health, Safety, Security and
Environment Assurance Technical Standard and the Compliance Framework.
The Company will review the effectiveness of Contractors’ audit and assurance programs. Records of
Contractors’ audits and audit schedules will be maintained in accordance with the Compliance Policy,
Information Management Policy, Supply Chain Management Policy, and the Health, Safety, Security and
Environment Assurance Technical Standard .
Management reviews will be used to formulate recommendations for continuous HSSE improvement, which
include improving the effectiveness and implementation of this Policy and the HSSE Management System.
The Health, Safety, Security and Environment Management Committee Mandate outlines the role and
activities of the HSSE Management Committee and the process to identify improvement opportunities for
the HSSE Management System.