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SM-32-MC (5tVi 4-79) Shell Oil Company * Shell Chemical Company JUNE 29, 1984 FROM: TO: SUBJECT: P.J. SNYDER J.W. DICKENS PROPOSED BROWN & ROOT INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST Regarding the recent discussion of the proposed Brown & Root Industrial Hygiene position, I believe the following comments are appropriate. 1) My primary concern with the Brown & Root Health/Safety Program in 1984, is how well their personnel are trained in the use of Shell's respiratory protective equipment. The "shared equipment" concept probably saves Shell 1-300K each year since a "contractor" Respirator Service Center isn't being staff and contractors aren't buying new respiratory protective equipment as they perceive that they're needed. Since 1981 this program has been of benefit, especially for the small contractor who shows up with inadequate equipment. The concern is, of course, that Shell assumes a greater position of risk when the contractor is using our equipment. This is especially critical when masks are used in H2S exposures. While Shell is probably ahead knowing the equipment is in good repair, I have on two separate occasions discussed Brown & Root's program inadequacies with their Safety group. As a bottom line: If they do not become more effective in their fit testing and respirator training, I will have to recommend that they discontinue the use of Shell's equipment. I believe the least expensive route is to improve training. 2) Exposure monitoring is an activity which Shell has a need to conduct. As performed today contractors- are monitored when sampling is conducted on Shell personnel. It would be impractical for Brown & Root to duplicate this effort except for non-routine studies. Copies of Shell monitoring data is provided to contractor management. 3) Brown & Root does not need a full time Industrial Hygiene per se. They (like other contractors) need to have in place various Health and Safety programs. One resource that could be used as a resource is an Industrial Hygienist or an individual with Industrial Hygiene training. iAM 027322 ABS-009166 J.W. DICKENS PAGE 2 4) The attached listing highlights t^ose Health and Safety programs which impact contractors. I suggest this format as a basis for further discussions with Brown & Root Safety. 'PtfAdtr- P.VJ. Snyder Attachment cc: R.M. Kemball-Cook H.L. Lee ECB Satellite PJS Chron LAM 027323 ABS-009L67 Activity Protective clothing slicker suits, etc. phenol suits cool suits v disposables Shell Role Special items Shell to supply as needed. Contractor Role Daily needs to be met by contractor. Breathing air (bottles or trailers) Available from Shell. Respirators air purifying masks Available from Shell. inert entry equipment sandblast hoods hydroblast hoods painting masks/hoods airline masks Available from Shell. Provided by special ized contractors. Contractor to supply. Contractor to supply. Contractor to supply. Hazard Chemical Training Management of compressed air sources (for respirators) Exposure monitoring Setting conditions for jobs Shell provides MSDS's, slide tapes, etc. Shell has lead role. Shell permits initial conditions. Required for each job or turnaround. OSHA/Shell criteria to be met for airline work. Contractor may need data on a non-routine basis. Ongoing audit during job. Investigation of exposure related FRII's Shell has support role; Industrial Hygiene to to be notified of major incidents. Lead role to prevent future incidents, LAM 027324 ABS-009168 Activity Program auditing Shell Role'v, Shell has audit function relative to contractor performance. Contractor Role Audit as necessary to assure program effectiveness. Respirator training Shell trains the contractor trainer if needed. As necessary to assure effectiveness. Review of regulations As needed to comply. As needed to comply. Medical Must coordinate testing for VCM, asbestos and audiometric testing. First-Aid services On-site first aid resource available. PJS09/03 6-29-84 LAM 027325 ABS-009169