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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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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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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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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