SCBA / B.A TROLLY SET

 SCBA / B.A TROLLY SET

SCABA / B.A Trolly Set

• Why do we need BA (breathing apparatus), SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus), and a trolley set?
• To protect or prevent from life threats like toxic gases or smoky atmosphere, also where O2 will not be enough means there will be a deficiency of O2. SCBA is usually used for individual or short-time jobs like inspection & also used for rescue in toxic or smoky atmospheres SCBA is also used underwater
• A face seal best suits a person having beard or without beard.
• Without beard
• A trolley set can be used for emergency escape
• No, the Gas mask will be used for emergency escape

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ELECTRICAL TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT

• What is the recommended current rating of power tools used in the oil gas field?
• 110V is recommended rating
• What is the precaution should you take before working on electrical equipment?
• Insulation, Electrical protective devices like fuse or breakers, guarding, grounding, ELCB (earth leakage circuit breaker) PPE, good work practice means LOTO (lock out Tag out) system

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PNEUMATIC OR HYDRO TEST

 

• What is the pneumatic or hydro test?
• The hydro test is to inspect or to check the strength of the pipeline according to requirement by filling water & then giving the pressure by PCD (pressure Controlling Device)
• What are the hazards?
• High-pressure burst by sudden increase of pressure, loose connection of hose, the gasket can break, and the effect of the hazard can be from injury to death
• What are safety precautions?
•  Inspection of all testing equipment before each time to start work, pressure should gradually be increased, the calibrated pressure gauge should be installed online, the hose should be secure with whip latches, pressure controlling device place a minimum of 10 feet away

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EXCAVATION

 

EXCAVATION SAFETY

• What are the main hazards of excavation?
• The main hazard is “Cave In” (Sudden movement of separate soil into excavation also falling or sliding of soil by side into excavation called cave-in) it could entrap, bury, injury, or immobilize a person.
• What are safety measures for excavation?
• Benching, sloping, shielding, is to safety measure for cave-in, before excavation get NOC from utility areas, overhead & underground areas, the soil must be 2 feet away from the excavation, if excavation is 4 feet deep ladder or rump will provide after every 25 feet distance or interval, daily inspection required before stating work or after rain or windstorm

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE

 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

What action must be taken if you are exposed to a gas leak?

• Stop the job, shut down the equipment, wear a gas mask, check the wind direction by windsock, and go towards the designated assembly point for head counting
• Why do we need gas monitoring?
• To check the oxygen level and H2S level. CO (carbon mono oxide) level & to check LEL (lower explosive limit), in short, we need a gas monitor to make sure that the place is safe for work or not.
• What does a gas monitor display?
• It displays LEL, H2S, CO, and O2 Level

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COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

 

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

• What are the main hazards?
•  The sudden release of Gas can cause destroying everything which comes in its path
• What are safety precautions during storage, handling, or transporting?
•  1. Store cylinder in shade area away from the source of heat

 2. Secure them in an upright position with a chain or holder

 3. Move cylinder in designed trolley

 4. Put close valve on an empty cylinder

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FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

 

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

• Name of some fire fighting equipment?
•  Fire cylinder, fire hydrant, fire sprinkle, fire truck, Deluge cylinder,
• List of some fire extinguishers?
• DCP (dry chemical powder) cylinder, CO2 cylinder, water foam cylinder
• What must be done after a fire extinguisher or breathing apparatus is used?
• Return it to the store or go again for re-filling from an authorized person or by an authorized filling station
• What type of fire extinguisher or cylinder can use in each type of fire?
• DCP cylinder

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GRIT BLASTING OR SANDBLASTING

 

GRIT BLASTING OR SANDBLASTING

      What is grit or sandblasting?

• Sand or grit blasting is a process to clean the surface of a pipe by blasting sand or grit with high pressure on the surface of the pipe
• What additional PPE is used during grit blasting?
• Air supplied Hood, Ear protection by earplug or earmuff
• What are safety checks before sandblasting?
• Work permit, JHA or TRA, certification & visual inspection of Hose, Hooper, Grounding of the compressor, automatic shut off valve with dead man switch

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WORK PERMIT

 

WORK PERMIT

·        Name some types of work permits?

• Hot work permit, Cold work permit, Confined space permit, Equipment movement permit, Excavation work permit, Electric work permit, Radiography work permit, etc.
•  What is the function of PTW (permit to work)?
• It is the written permission from the operation team for a specific area & for a specific time to perform work & to ensure that hazards are identified & all safety precautions have been taken
• When is hot work permit required?
•  When any work can create sparks or ignition (e.g. welding, cutting, grinding, etc.) to make a fire then hot work permit is required to make sure that all safety control measures have been taken

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RADIOGRAPHY

 

RADIOGRAPHY

• Can other works be done in place of radiography?
• NO
• What are the precautions of the site?
• All areas should be clear from workers, Appropriate Barricading with signboard & flushing lights, and safety person with Survey meter at a safe place
• What is the color of the Radiography sign?
• Yellow & Black (yellow background with Black writing or sign)

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Scaffolding Safety

 

• What is scaffolding?
• A temporary elevated platform with its supporting components called scaffolding
• How much  number of personnel can climb a scaffold ladder at a time?
• Only one person can climb a scaffold ladder at a time
• What should be the minimum height of a guardrail?
• The 42-inch height required for the guardrail
• What is the importance of the Board?
• The board protects the object & tools falling that are kept on the platform
• Can a person carry any tools or materials whilst climbing the ladder?
• NO

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LIFTING EQUIPMENT

 

• Why do we need a test certificate for lifting equipment & who will issue the certificate?
• To make sure that all lifting equipment is correct & safe for use & a 3^rd party will issue the certificate.
• What are the safety precautions during lifting?
• Work permit, Area should be barricaded with a sign, only certified rigger & signalman can perform the job, calibration & certification of crane devices, all lifting equipment or gear should be checked before use

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WORKING AT HEIGHT

 

• At which, height safety harness should be wearing?
• Above 6 feet height safety harness is required
• What PPE should be worn?
• Safety Harness approved safety Helmet, shoes, goggles
• What are the main hazards?
• Falling, Personal Injury to fatality

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Welding, Cutting & Grinding

 

• What hazards are involved in welding & cutting?
• Electrical shock, Fire & Explosions, Burns to eye & skin due to hot surface & molten leads, respiratory disorders, exposure to fumes
• What are the safety measures?
• Work permit, Secure cylinder in an upright position, flashback arrestor should be installed on Oxygen & Acetylene cylinder, clean the area & remove all combustible material from the area, cable management, eye protection by safety glass, the area should be covered by fire blanket & fire cylinder should be at a place

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CONFINED SPACE

 

• What is a confined space?
• Where man can’t perform his work due to lack of Oxygen & Toxic Nature. e. g tanks, storage vessels, main holes, pipelines.
• What is the acceptable limit of oxygen?
• The minimum Level is 19.5% & Maximum Level is 23.5%
• What are the Hazards in Confined space?
• Lack of Oxygen, Poor ventilation, toxic gases, noise, falling, combustibility
• What are the safety measures or precautions?
• Entry permit, signboard, Test the oxygen level, check Gas test, rescue procedure, qualified attendant & Entrant, Safety Access
• What is pyrophoric material?
• The material if exposed in the air will catch fire immediately called pyrophoric material

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Hydrogen Sulphide H2S

 

• What is H2S?
• Hydrogen Sulphide is one of the most toxic gases handled in oil & gas field
• How does it smell? Can we smell it?
• Its smell is like a rotten Egg, but we can’t smell it during leakage because after doing smell it we can alive
• Say 3 properties of H2S?
• 1. Highly toxic. 2. Flammable ignited at 292’C. 3. Colorless & is 1.2 times heavier than air. 4. Soluble in water
• What is the permissible exposure limit to work?
• The permissible limit is 10 PPM (parts per million) for 8 hours
• How would you protect yourself from H2S during leakage?
• At the time of emergency, we will use or wear a Gas Mask

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Liquid Natural Gas

 

LNG TNAK

 What is LNG?

• Liquid Natural Gas

• What is LPG?          

• Liquid Petroleum Gas

• What is Sour Gas or Sweat Gas?

• In which H2S will be present called Sour Gas & free from H2S called sweat Gas

• What is prohibited items during entering to gas plant?

• Mobile phones, Lighters, Camera

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DEFINITIONS

 

• What is an Accident?
• An unwanted, unexpected, unplanned, unforeseen event that results in any kind of loss is called an accident
• What is Near Miss or Incident?
• An unwanted, unexpected, unplanned, unforeseen event that had the potential to cause harm called a near miss or incident
• Why is near miss reporting important?
• To stop or prevention from re-occurrence by introducing or by implemented new safe ways to do work
• What to do if your colleague involves in any injury?
• Call for rescue & if possible, and provide him first aid according to the type of injury
• What is MSDS?
• Material safety data sheet
• Name of any three hazardous materials?
• Toxic, Flammable, Reactive
• What are hazards?
• Something with the potential to cause harm is called a hazard
• What is Risk?
• An expression of possible loss in terms of severity & probability is called risk
• Why do we need a Risk Assessment?
• 1. To identify the hazards associated with every step of a job

2. To provide an up-to-date safe procedure

      3. To identify areas of risk & improvement

      4. To establish safe precautions for work

      5. To close the gap between practice & procedure

• What is PPE?
• PPE is Personal Protective Equipment to save people or their body parts from any type of body injury e.g., Safety helmet to protect from a head injury, Safety shoes to prevent foot injury, Safety glass to prevent eye injury, ear plug for hearing protection, etc
• What are the main safety checks to be done prior to starting work?
• Work permit, Task Risk Assessment (TRA), Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), Emergency Response Plan (ERP),

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