Hazards familiar

In Steps 2 through 5 of Figure 5 you will use subjective judgment to consider whether the situation involves major hazards, familiar processes, large consequence potential, or frequent accidents. The... 

Qualitative characteristics such as the degree of personal control of exposure to a hazard, familiarity with the hazard ... 

Carbon monoxide gas from blasting creates problems more frequently than all other gases identified above. This colorless, odorless, tasteless gas has caused many illnesses and occasional fatalities in underground mines. Perhaps it is the frequent use of explosives and the infrequent problem with dangerous levels of carbon monoxide that leads mine personnel to disregard the hazard familiarity breeds contempt ... 

Occurrence. Carbon monoxide is a product of incomplete combustion and is not likely to result where a flame bums in an abundant air supply, yet may result when a flame touches a cooler surface than the ignition temperature of the gas. Gas or coal heaters in the home and gas space heaters in industry have been frequent sources of carbon monoxide poisoning when not provided with effective vents. Gas heaters, though properly adjusted when installed, may become hazardous sources of carbon monoxide if maintained improperly. Automobile exhaust gas is perhaps the most familiar source of carbon monoxide exposure. The manufacture and use of synthesis gas, calcium carbide manufacture, distillation of coal or wood, combustion operations, heat treatment of metals, fire fighting, mining, and cigarette smoking represent additional sources of carbon monoxide exposure (105—107). 

Pneumatic Controllers The pneumatic controller is an automatic controller that uses pneumatic pressure as a power source and generates a single pneumatic output pressure. The pneumatic controller is used in single-loop control applications and is often installed on the control valve or on an adjacent pipestand or wall in close proximity to the control valve and/or measurement transmitter. Pneumatic controllers are used in areas where it would be hazardous to use electronic equipment, in locations without power, in situations where maintenance personnel are more familiar with pneumatic controllers, or in applications where replacement with modern electronic controls has not been justified. 

Batches run infrequently. This may result in less operator familiarity with processing steps, hazards and troubleshooting. 

The toller needs to be familiar with all raw materials, intermediate materials, products and wastes, used, produced or generated, respectively, while operating the process. Tollers in the U.S. should comply with the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, codified as 29 CFR. 1910.1200 and any similar state right-to-know laws that are currently in force or may be enacted during the term of the contract. This is often stated in the contract. The contract may require the toller to inform its employees of the chemical hazards associated with products or chemicals and may also be responsible for training its employees in the proper handling methods. The toller has an obligation when in doubt about a product or chemical, to seek further information from the product s manufacturer. 

Familiarization with plant hazards, rules and safety practices, security Clear delineation of work, responsibilities and handover... 

You should be familiar with various occupancies and locations in your community where hazardous materials are used, stored, transported, or produced. To accomplish this familiarization, you must complete pre-emergency planning and inspection activities. 

Keep in mind that you should be familiar with the type of work that you will be doing before you do it. However, try as you might, the unexpeeted ean and often does oeeur. Therefore, as soon as the unex-peeted oeeurs, you must reaet. The reaetion should inelude a hazard assessment of the unexpeeted work aetivity. One effeetive way to do this is through a job hazard analysis. Note JHAs were diseussed in detail in Chapter 4. 

However, after becoming familiar with site hazards as best as one can, along with analytical data, the level of protection shonld be reexamined. This reexamination shonld be bnilt into the plan, and specific criteria for downgrading levels of protection or the type of protective eqnipment shonld be considered. Even a downgrade in the type of coveralls reqnired can make a large difference in worker heat stress load. The ability of tyvek to breathe (as opposed to saranex) is very desirable when considering worker comfort and heat load. These options, and when they become viable, shonld be anticipated beforehand and placed in the SSAHP. 

Are employees familiar with medieal surveillanee requirements and reeognition of signs and symptoms that indieate overexposure to hazards (ineluding signs and symptoms of heat stress) [OSHA Referenee, 120(e)(2)(vi)]... 

The most common hazards control technique is a checklist. The checklist is prepared by experienced personnel who are familiar with the design, construction and operation of similar facilities. Checklists are relatively easy to use and provide a guide to the evaluator of items to be considered in evaluating hazards. API RP 14J has examples of two checklists which can be used to evaluate facilities of different complexity. Because production facilities are very similar and have been the subject of many hazard analyses, a checklist analysis to assure compliance with standard practice is recommended for most production facilities. The actual procedure by which the checklist is considered and the manner in which the evaluation is documented to assure compliance varies from case-to-case. 

Trapped pressure is a familiar hazard in maintenance operations and is discussed in Section 1.3.6. Here we discuss accidents that have occurred as a result of process operation. 

It is important that the designer/project engineer become familiar with all process-related features of the full code and to recognize and identify the requirements for hazardous plant-related situations ... 

FPN No. 1) It is important that the authority having Jurisdiction be familiar with recorded industrial experience as well as with standards of the National Fire Protection Association, the American Petroleum Institute, and the Instrument Society of America that may be of use in the classification of various locations, the determination of adequate ventilation, and the protection against static electricity and lightning hazards. 

Dusts and fumes have been a part of industrial life for many years and the hazards associated with them are well known. The diseases and respiratory disorders found in foundries, potteries and cotton works are examples that are familiar to many. These need not occur with a better understanding of control measures and more efficient equipment. 

A good handyman must be able to recognize his limitations and employ professional assistance for work he is not completely familiar with. In the long run, this will prove less expensive. Too many hazardous wire connections and improper plumbing repairs have been observed in laboratories. One OSHA inspection of a... 

Familiarization with plant hazards, rules and safety practices, security Clear delineation of work, responsibilities and handover (See also maintenance, permit-to-work systems, personal protection, site restrictions, access, modifications, personal hygiene etc.)... 

Kehoe was a smooth and practiced expert witness at government and judicial hearings. He opened his testimony by boasting that he knew more about lead than anyone else in the world. He boasted that he had served as the Ethyl Corporation s medical director because I was the only person who was familiar with the toxicology of tetraethyl lead and with the occupational hazards associated with its manufacture and distribution.. . . In developing the information on this subject (lead), I have had a greater responsibility than any other person in this country. Kehoe proudly... 

This chapter will introduce the entire hazardous waste identification process, but will focus particularly on the final steps and the characteristics and properties of hazardous wastes. After reading this chapter, one will be able to understand the hazardous waste identification process and the definition of hazardous waste, and be familiar with the following concepts ... 

The following sections are designed to familiarize the reader with the regulations affecting hazardous waste processed in BIFs. 

It is a tribute to Leslie that very little of the new information in the 5th and this edition is old stuff that he missed almost all comes from new publications. The entries on new groups range from acrylates to yeast passing through drums, fumes, mists and pnictides on the way. Familiar accidents continue to occur and new entries have been added on well-known hazards, such as nitric acid and azides. 

To those already familiar with hazard/risk analysis methods, a "PHA" designates a Preliminary Hazard Analysis. Unfortunately, the PSM Rule uses these same letters to designate Process Hazard Analysis. In this document, PrHA will designate Process Hazard Analysis to avoid confusion with Preliminary Hazard Analysis. Note that other literature may be confusing on this issue. 

Does the operating staff have access to Material Safety Data Sheets Yes. All staff are familiar with the process chemistry, including the hazards of HF. 

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