Alarm systems prevention program

Fire protection system impairment occurs when a fire alarm or supervisory system is shut-off, damaged, fails, or is otherwise taken out-of-service completely or in part. These out-of-service conditions are called impairments. While process monitoring, control, safety, and security-entry systems also provide protective functions, this element of the fire prevention program is only concerned with impairments to fire protection systems and equipment. An essential element of the fire prevention program is a procedure for fire protection impairment handling. 

First, safety critical systems must be reliable. These systems control releases in the event of accidents. It s necessary to have a critical analyzer, instrument and electrical system test program. This should consist of preventive maintenance and alarm and trip device testing for panel alarms, emergency isolation valves and other critical components. [7]... 

NFPA 45, 4.1-4.6 4.3.3 All laboratory units shall be provided with fire protection appropriate to the fire hazard, including automatic fire extinguishing systems, standpipe and hose systems, portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, fire prevention programs, and emergency plans. 

Physical security is an important part of any security program. When given proper instructions and training, security guards can play a key role in preventing access to areas where COCs are used or stored. Door locks, of either the normal key type or the more expensive electronic type, are necessary where COCs are being used or stored. Other physical security measures include locked cabinets, locked storage areas, locked drawers, and perhaps alarm systems. Any extraordinary laboratory security measures should be commensurate with the potential risks and should be imposed in a manner that does not hamper research or safety um-easonably. 

An electronic block has to prevent the skipping of any programmed information to the machine. Any malfunction including the leak of a valve has to stop the programmed operation and activate an alarm system. After a preset duration of an alarm, draining of the reactor followed by an automatic rinse of the polymer is desirable. 

Key elements of any IIPP are the availability of training programs and information, communication, and installation of safety equipment and systems such as eyewash stations and safety showers, hre alarms and prevention, first aid kits, and personal protective equipment. 

Prevention of abrupt discontinuation of intrathecal baclofen requires careful attention to programming and monitoring of the infusion system, refill scheduling and procedures, and pump alarms. Advise patients and caregivers of the importance of keeping scheduled refill visits and educate them on the early symptoms of baclofen withdrawal. Give special attention to patients at apparent risk (eg, spinal cord injuries at T-6 or above, communication difficulties, history of withdrawal symptoms from oral or intrathecal baclofen). Consult the technical manual of the implantable infusion system for additional postimplant clinician and patient information (see Warnings). 

All of the effort expended in designing plant-safety systems is of little value unless accompanied by an adequate prooftest program and regular maintenance. These safety systems—consisting of such components as safety-relief valves, tank vents, critical alarms, and protective isolation and shutdown devices—do not operate on a continuous basis. Rather, they are only called into service periodically to warn of, or to prevent, conditions that could lead to plant accidents. [8]... 

Process safety refers to the application of engineering, science, and human factors to the design and operation of chemical processes and systems. The primary purpose of process safety is to prevent injuries, fatalities, fires, explosions, and unexpected releases of hazardous materials. Process safety focuses on the individual chemical processes and operational procedures associated with these systems. A process safety analysis is used to establish safe operating parameters, instrument interlocks, alarms, process design, and start-up, shutdown, and emergency procedures. Process safety programs cannot completely eliminate risk they can only control or reduce those risks. 

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