SAIC-L-2031 (Coating Crews, Painting Shop and Paint

Storage shop)
Coating Crews and Personnel assigned in yard

1.) Crew Supervisor - Qualification procedure for the Crew Supervisor for industrial coating
jobs as per SAEP-316.
2.) Coating applicators and Abrasive blasters -All protective coatings application personnel shall
be qualified, certified and identified with a Coating Certification Card prior to the start of
work in accordance SAEP 316.
3.) Safety officer Shall check all Ppe in good condition and safety toolbox always conducted
with Crew Supervisor.
Painting Storage yard.
Storage of Coating Materials
1.) Coatings and thinners shall be stored in well-ventilated buildings at storage temperatures as
recommended in the Manufacturer's data sheet
2.) Coating materials used at construction sites must be covered with appropriate canvas, tarpaulins,
or equivalent for a temporary storage period not to exceed 14 days.
3.) Temperature sensitive and self polymerization coating materials must be stored in air conditioned
storage area to maintain the temperature as recommended in the Manufacturer's data sheet.
4.) Each coating container shall be clearly marked in accordance with 09-SAMSS-060.
5.) Coatings shall not be used from a container showing a sign of leakage.
6.) Coatings which have exceeded the shelf life given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheet shall be set
aside and must not be used unless written authorization to the contrary is given by the Consulting
Services Department.
Abrasive Materials
1.) The reference standards for abrasive blasting shall be SIS 05-59-00 and SSPC-Vis 1.
2.) The type of abrasive to be used shall be determined by the degree of cleanliness and surface
profile requirements as specified in the particular APCS. Silica Sand as abrasive material is
prohibited in Saudi Aramco as per GI-0006.021 requirements.
3.) Abrasive shall be kept dry and clean. Regardless of the type of abrasive, the sulfate content shall
be less than 50 PPM, the chloride shall be less than 50 PPM, and calcium carbonate shall be 0.1 0%
maximum by weight.
4.) The use of reclaimed slag abrasives is prohibited. The use of reclaimed garnet is permitted
provided if it meets the requirements of CSD-approved recycling system.
5.) For spot removal of existing coating for inspection purposes, use other non-silica sand abrasive
such as garnet, grit and slag. The affected areas shall be re-blasted with suitable abrasive prior to recoating.
Equipment
1.) Compressed air supply shall be free of oil, moisture and contamination. As a minimum, the
inspector shall check and approve the air quality at the start and mid-point of each 8-hour

period. This shall be determined as follows Attach a piece of blotter or absorbent paper to a clip
board, then hold it approximately 45 60 cm in front of the blast nozzle during air flow only,
with a nozzle pressure of 388 kPa (50 psig) for approximately one minute. Satisfactory results
shall be no water or oil contamination on the blotter. The blast system shall be operated for at
least 5 minutes under actual field conditions at the specified pressures prior to making the blotter
test. A properly sized dehumidifier can be connected downstream of the compressor during
periods of high relative humidity to improve moisture removal from the air stream.

2.) The Operational remote control valve (Deadman) shall be securely attached to the nozzle.
Minimum nozzle pressure acceptable for blasting steel shall be 620 kPa (90 psig) measured at
the nozzle side.
3.) The blast nozzle shall be electrically connected to an external ground in order to prevent
static electrical discharges or shocks to operating personnel. Grounding wire shall be AWG-4
or larger.
4.) The blasting hose shall be the static dissipating type with external couplings.
5.) Respirable air-fed abrasive blasting hoods and OSHA-approved in-line respirable air filters
shall be utilized at all times by abrasive blasting personnel.
6.) Compressor hoses, air lines, and blast hoses shall be safety wired at each coupling using
proper safety pins.
7.) Hearing protection shall be worn in confined spaces where abrasive blasting is in progress.
8.) Other with SAES-H-102 procedure.