Saudi Aramco GI 6.012 ISOLATION, LOCKOUT AND USE OF HOLD TAGS

This General Instruction Manual (GI 6.012) from Saudi Aramco outlines the mandatory procedures for the safe isolation, lockout, and use of hold tags for all equipment and operating processes. It details the essential requirements to prevent unexpected energy release and hazardous material exposure during maintenance, inspection, and testing activities across Saudi Aramco facilities and project sites.

The document covers critical topics including definitions of key terms such as Affected Personnel, Authorized Personnel, Energy Isolating Device, and Group Lockout. It specifies responsibilities for proponents and contractors, general requirements for implementing isolation procedures, and detailed methodologies for electrical equipment isolation (LOCK, TAG, CLEAR, TRY) and process piping and equipment isolation, including methods like single block valves, double block and bleed (DB&B), disconnection, and blinding.

Furthermore, it addresses emergency procedures for lockout device removal and provides a supplement listing required isolation, lockout, and hold tag equipment. This comprehensive guide ensures the highest standards of safety by establishing clear protocols for energy control and hazard management.

Ideal for HSE professionals, maintenance supervisors, engineers, and field technicians working in the oil and gas industry or similar high-risk operational environments.