This Saudi Aramco General Instruction (GI) manual, titled "CRANE LIFTS: TYPES AND PROCEDURES," provides a comprehensive guide for safe and compliant crane operations. It details the methods, responsibilities, and procedures for standard and critical lifts involving onshore cranes operated by Saudi Aramco and its contractors. The document defines various crane lift types, including standard lifts, critical lifts, tandem lifts, nighttime lifts, and manbasket operations, alongside requirements for riggers and slingers. Key technical content covers critical lift planning, communication protocols, equipment safety features like Rated Capacity Limiters (RCLs), and pre-operational inspection checklists. This instruction aims to enhance safety performance and ensure adherence to established standards for all personnel involved in crane activities. Ideal for HSE managers, safety officers, crane operators, riggers, and site supervisors working in the oil and gas industry or similar heavy construction environments.
This document, Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual GI 1780.001, provides comprehensive guidelines for the selection, use, maintenance, and specifications of atmosphere-supplying respirators. It details requirements for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA), Combination-Type SABA with escape air, and Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs). The manual covers crucial aspects such as respirable air specifications, supply systems, standard practices for training and inspection, and the responsibilities of various departments and personnel. It also includes detailed definitions of hazardous atmospheres, risk areas, and specific equipment, along with checklists for operational inspections of SCBA units. The document is essential for ensuring worker safety in environments where the ambient atmosphere may be hazardous or oxygen-deficient. Ideal for HSE managers, safety officers, equipment supervisors, and frontline workers operating in hazardous industrial environments.