Permit systems requirements

A permit system requires a special document (permit), which acts like a checklist, to be filled out. Usually, the work involves some type of hazard. Personnel involved in the hazardous work must fill out a permit and the permit must be inspected and verified as complete before work can begin. The function of the permit system is to force personnel involved in a hazardous task to take the time to review all the steps, the personal protection equipment (PPE) required, the type of hazard(s) expected, and equipment required to perform the task safely. The permit system also temporarily transfers custody of a piece of equipment. As an example, a unit has a failed pump that must be repaired. This will require the pump to be removed from the process unit and taken to maintenance repair shop for repairs. The permit system places responsibilities on the issuer of the permit (operators) and the recipient of the permit (maintenance personnel). In essence, a permit system is an extra step in the direction of safety and accident prevention. Some of the more common permits are ... 

A permit system requires a permit before certain types of work can be done. Usually, the work involves some type of hazard. The function of the permit system is to force personnel involved in a hazardous task to take the time to review all the steps, PPE, hazards, and equipment required to perform the task safely. It also is required for change of custody of equipment. 

Prior to beginning work in a confined space, workers should receive entry permits. A confined space permit system requires the identification of the space and an evaluation of the potential hazards. Supervisors and safety specialists must each agree and sign that all pre-entry evaluations and work and rescue preparations were completed and the space is ready for safe entry. 

To be effective, the permit system requires the training needs of those involved to be identified and met, and monitoring procedures to ensure that the system is operating as intended. 

The effective operation of the permit system requires the involvement of many people. The following specific responsibilities can be identified ... 

Entry into Confined Spaces. In 1993 OSHA adopted a confined space entry rule (93) requiring employers to evaluate the workplace to (/) determine if it contains any confined spaces, (2) mark or identify such confined spaces, and (2) develop and implement a permit program for entry into such spaces. The program must include a permit system which specifies the steps to be taken to identify, evaluate, control, and monitor possible electrical, mechanical, and chemical ha2ards select and use equipment institute stand-by attendance and estabflsh communications. The reference standard (93) should be studied for details. 

Hot Work. The objective of a hot work standard is to prevent fires, explosions, and other causes of injury which might result from workplace ignition sources such as welding (qv), cutting, grinding, and use of electrically powered tools. The OSHA standards have specific requirements (36,94) for fire prevention and protection and a permit system. 

Check whether there is a formal system for waste disposal. Is off-site waste disposal covered by contract or letter of agreement that specifies the mode of disposal, liabilities and responsibilities Is waste disposed on-site covered by permits as required by applicable legislation ... 

Describe how the EPA permitting system works. Go to www.eap.state.il.us/air/caap/ (this site is maintained by the Illinois EPA Bureau of Air and contains their Clean Air Act Permit Program) and determine the requirements. List the specific information you will need for the different types of air permits. 

A more steadily performing catalyst, requiring less attention and less frequent replacement, could permit a reduction in the semivariable costs for manning and maintenance stores. In the case of a catalyst system requiring frequent regeneration by burning off, a decrease in the carbon laydown (and consequent decrease in necessary burn-off frequency) may both increase throughput and reduce conversion costs. 

A fire water main should be provided to the shore terminus area of the wharf. Hydrants and monitor nozzles should be located so that effective fire water streams can be remotely applied to any berth or loading/unloading manifold from two directions. Where the wharf is of such length that onshore monitors cannot adequately cover the berths, the fire water main should be run onto the wharf to permit the required monitor and fire hose coverage. Monitors located on marine wharves may be remotely operated from onshore and use of elevated monitors is common. The offshore segment of the main can be a dry system. In all cases, isolation valves and fire department connections should be provided at the wharf-to-shore connection (ISGOTT, 1996). 

German water authorities adopted a permit system for effluent emission where the requirements are based on fish toxicity [195]. Daphnia, algae, and luminescent bacteria are including for a screening additionally to the fish test. In this scheme the fish test Goldoifo Leuciscus idus) is stiU considered to be the only test producing definitive results. 

Controls work control/permit system to control activities that might disturb ACM. This system requires the person requesting work to submit a job request form to the Asbestos Program Manager before any work is begun. 

The basic problem in determining phase equilibria in multicomponent systems is the existence of a large number of variables, necessitating extensive experimental work. If ten measurements are considered satisfactory for acceptable characterization of the solubility in a two-component system in a particular temperature range, then the attainment of the same reliability with a three-component system requires as many as one hundred measurements. Therefore, a reliable correlation method permitting a decrease in the number of measurements would be extremely useful. Two different methods - the first of them based on geometrical considerations, and the second on thermodynamic condition of phase equilibria - are presented and their use is demonstrated on worked examples. 

The treatment cost to remediate 20,000 tons of contaminated soil using a 10-tph VRU is estimated to be 137 per ton, if the system is online 90% of the time. Treatment costs increase as the online factor decreases. Projected unit costs for a smaller site (10,000 tons of contaminated soil) are 171 per ton projected unit costs for a larger site (200,000 tons) are 106 per ton for a 10-tph VRU and 72 per ton for a 100-tph VRU. These costs do not include site preparation, permits, regulatory requirements, monitoring, waste disposal, sampling and analysis, or posttreatment restoration, which are considered to be the obligation of the responsible party or site owner. Also not included in these estimates is profit on the part of the vendor (D10056R, pp. 16, 24). 

The company has revised the existing ISO 9001 quality manual, and the contents of this manual refer to international standard ISO 9001 2000. No exclusions of the quality system requirements are permitted. 

The international standard ISO 9001 2000 specifies quality system requirements for use where a contract between the company and customers requires demonstration of the capability to design and supply the product in compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements and customer satisfaction. The contents of the adopted standard refer to design, manufacture, and final product inspection and testing. No exclusions permitted. 

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