Compliance Verification Activity Report: CV1819-299 - Westcoast Energy Inc., carrying on business as Spectra Energy Transmission

Overview

Compliance verification activity type: Field Inspection

Team:

• Inspector 1137
• Inspector 2735

Regulated company: Westcoast Energy Inc., carrying on business as Spectra Energy Transmission

Operating company: Westcoast Energy Inc. carrying on business as Spectra Energy Transmission

Province(s) / Territory(s):

• British Columbia

Discipline(s):

• Safety Management

Related events:

• CV1718-182

Rationale and scope:

Assess compliance with the OPR, CLC and company-specific program requirements with respect to safety at Rosedale CS9 upgrade and rebuild.

Compliance tool(s) used:

• None

Facility details

Facilities:

• ROSEDALE (9)

Life-cycle Phases

• Operations

Regulatory requirements

Regulatory requirements that apply to this activity:

• Canada Labour Code (CLC)
• Canada Labour Code (CLC)
• Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR) 2016-06-14
• National Energy Board Act (NEBA)
• Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR)
• National Energy Board Act (NEBA) 2016-06-19
• Standards
• CSA Z662-15 - Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems

Observations (no outstanding follow-up required)

Observation 1 - Compressor Station Upgrade/Rebuild Construction

Date & time of visit: 2018-05-07 15:00

Discipline: Safety Management

Categories:

• Workplace Exposures and Protections
• Safeguarding
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Industrial Sanitation and Personnel Facilities
• Occupational Medical Surveillance
• Electrical Safety
• Fire Protection
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Hazard Assessment
• Materials Handling
• Overhead Cranes
• Mobile Cranes and Hoisting Equipment
• Ropes, Chains and Slings
• Permanent Structures
• Housekeeping
• Shelving and General Storage
• Signage
• Temporary Structures
• Scaffolding and Temporary Ladders
• Temporary Stairs, Ramps and Platforms
• Signage

Facility:

• ROSEDALE (9) (Facility)

Observations:

• Muster area, wind socks and emergency alarms confirmed.
• Back up to ESDs confirmed.
• Excavations were cordoned off and protected by secure fencing.
• First aid and emergency response on site confirmed.
• Construction oversight and on site supervision confirmed.
• Scaffolding observed inside fenced areas appeared to be professionally erected.
• Personal protective equipment worn by all personnel observed on site.
• Fire protection equipment portable extinguishers, strategically placed and ergonomically positioned. 
• Positive air shut off for diesel engines confirmed.

Compliance tool used: No compliance tool used

Observations (company follow-up required)

Identified non-compliances to company plans or procedures are non-compliances either to: