SAPMT has reviewed the subject submittal dated December 08, 2013 and has the following comments:

1.	The chronological arrangement of tasks in item 11-JSEA is incomplete. The order should be from "start-to-finish".
2.	Confined Safety Entry Permit of the Saudi Aramco Safety Handbook, pp 11 to 13, 5th Edition as the minimum requirement.
3.	A gas testing must be administered to determine oxygen deficiency and presence of other toxic gases.
4.	Conduct pre-entry briefing to all concerned team before the activity.
5.	An Emergency Preparedness and Response Team should be organized and stationed near/outside the work area.
6.	Aside from the CSE permit, other required permit such as Cold Work Permit, Hot Work Permit or other applicable work permits should be complied prior to the activity.
7.	In the Item 5; the presentation of methodology in accessing and performing the cited activity must be specific following the tasks or procedural steps in the Risk Assessment Matrix. It should be catered to the actual job needing the Confined Space Entry (CSE) procedure.
Should you have any questions, please contact Fahad A. Al-Balawi, Sr. Project Engineer on Tel.  No. +966 12 422 4393.
