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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