Compliance Verification Activity Report: CV1718-283 - Westcoast Energy Inc., carrying on business as Spectra Energy Transmission

Overview

Compliance verification activity type: Field Inspection

Activity #: CV1718-283
Start date: 2017-10-03
End date: 2017-10-04

Team:

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):

Discipline(s):

Rationale and scope:

Verify compliance with the OPR and company-specific procedures. Focus area of the inspection is to include contractor oversight practices.

Compliance tool(s) used:

Facility details

Facilities:

Regulatory requirements

Regulatory requirements that apply to this activity:

Regulatory instrument number(s):

Observations (no outstanding follow-up required)

Observation 1 - Kingsvale Compressor Station

Date & time of visit: 2017-10-03 06:51

Discipline: Safety Management

Categories:

Facility:

Observations:

- attended 7AM tailgate meeting (topics discussed: weather, milestones for no safety incidents (343 days), hazard assessments, FLRA reminders, cold and flu season reminder, muster alarms, slips, trips and falls, general housekeeping, main topic was about specific hazards and specific mitigation measures to write on hazard assessment forms, rather than general hazards, talked about specific observations like leaving equipment on ladders, buddy system, etc.
- completed site specific safety orientation
- completed site tour
- completed opening meeting
- documentation review
1) harness / fall protection - checklists and inspection) - noted that not all fields were completed on checklist, but staff stated that that the corresponding spreadsheet had the complete information
2) safety opportunities and behavioural observations
3) EH&S weekly checklists
4) JARR sheets / FLHA
5) PPE Policy
6) Incident Investigation Policy

Site:
1) Tool crib: well organized, company was in the process of getting new gas monitors, slings, harnesses, grinders, spoke at length with tool crib employee about gas monitoring and safety harness procedure and filling out forms
2) visited gas coolers, compressors - crane was certified but fully commisioned as it showed a deficiency in temporary power
3) Shop - had not been commissioned but crane was commissioned - used for temporary storage.  Fire extinguisher present but not permanently affixed

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Compliance tool used: No compliance tool used

Observation 2 - Lone Butte Compressor Station CS-6B

Date & time of visit: 2017-10-04 06:30

Discipline: Safety Management

Categories:

Facility:

Observations:

- attended 6:30AM tailgate meeting (topics discussed: weather, hazard assessments, FLRA reminders, muster alarms, slips, trips and falls due to cold and frost, general housekeeping.  Each lead discussed the day's activities and the hazardds one could encounter when entering their area.  Bear sighting north of site the previous day was mentioned.  Fatigue and frustration discussed.  Reminder to concentrate on the task at hand and not look ahead to the next task. 

- completed site specific safety orientation
- completed opening meeting
- documentation review
1) harness / fall protection - checklists and inspection) - noted that not all fields were completed on checklist, but staff stated that that the corresponding spreadsheet had the complete information
2) safety opportunities and behavioural observations
3) EH&S weekly checklists
4) JARR sheets / FLHA
5) ERP - had been updated but the revision number and date was not changed.  Corrected while inspectors were on site.
6) Discussed the reportable incident at the site
 
Site inspection:
1) Tool crib: well organized, looked at slings, harnesses, general items, spoke at length with tool crib employee about gas monitoring.
2) Tagging of scaffolding - the method used to identify dates the scaffolding was inspected and is due for the next inspection could cause confusion and will be addressed with the contractor, however it was noted that the inspections were up to date and occurring weekly as per the company standards.
3) One particular set of scaffolding stairs had exposed stair risers (pipe) which stuck out and could be a hazard if looking down when walking.  Company to place hazard identifier of some sort to alleviate the issue.
4) visited gas coolers, compressors - main crane was certified but fully commisioned as it showed a deficiency in temporary power
3) Shop - had not been commissioned.  Crane was commissioned but was locked out.
4) One tiger tail barrier was not marked with ID card identiying the activity and contact information for activity owner.  Activity owner fixed immediately upon discovery.
5) Fuel depot - everything was tubbed and sufficient but company staff observed that the setup could be improved with additional secondary containment under the double walled tank.
6) Observed yard piping excavation.  No issues noted. Work proceeded slowly and with obvious care.
7) Observed zoom boom moving pipe spool for the cooler.  Tag lines were being utilized by the workers and attention was being paid to possible pinch points.
8) Walked through lay down yard and equipment yard.  Housekeeping was meticulous and the equipment was well organized. 
 

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:

- the condition of an authorization document that requires the implementation of that plan or procedure; or

- the relevant section of the regulations that requires implementation of that plan or procedure including those sections that require implementation of plans or procedures as a part of a Program