Regular plant maintenance is essential, but shutdown turnarounds tend to be complicated and expensive. According to the TA Cook industry research organization, 82% percent of turnarounds do not satisfy performance expectations — about half experience delays, and 80% go over budget.
When a confined space is considered hazardous, the team must take several steps to comply with the latest regulations. Businesses and employers can easily overlook the dangers of confined spaces.
Safety gloves provide a layer of protection for your hands and shield them from different types of hazards on the job, including cuts, scratches, punctures, and burns. It’s important to replace your gloves as needed.
If you work in an industry like mining, manufacturing, refining, or petroleum extraction, where gas detectors are needed to detect combustible, flammable and toxic gases and oxygen depletion, it’s vital that these instruments’ sensors remain clean.
Flame resistant clothing is an essential piece of safety gear, but these items get dirty just like any other piece of clothing. Washing and sanitizing FR clothing isn’t the same as doing a load of laundry at home.
Purge testing is the process of purging an area of all gases to make sure you know which gases are moving through your gas delivery system. This is the air your gas detection equipment will test when workers are inside the space.
The difference between flame resistant (FR) and arc flash or arc rated (AR) clothing is clear, but many professionals make the mistake of choosing FR clothing with the assumption that they will be safe should a fire occur.
When hiring a safety professional, companies need to ensure they train this person before putting them in the field, regardless of how much experience they have under their belt. Every job or worksite is unique.
Employers need to protect their workers from the rain even if there’s only a slight chance of precipitation. The slightest drizzle can lead to delays, mobility issues, and a range of safety hazards.