Hazardous Operations cont'd

DOE-HDBK-1139/3-2005

Sources11

Consolidated Requirements12

10CFR850.25(c);

29CFR1910.119(e)(3)(iii);

29CFR1910.120(c)(1);

29CFR1910.120(d) and

(g)(1);

29CFR1910.252(a);

40CFR68.67(c)(3);

40CFR1502.14;

40CFR1502.16

4.2.1.1 Written operating procedures shall be developed

DOE O 420.1A, 4.2.1(3);

that include (1) precautions necessary to prevent

worker exposure to chemical hazards, e.g.,

29CFR1910.119(f);

chemical substitution/process change, engineering

40CFR68.69(b)

controls, administrative controls and PPE); (2)

control measures to be taken if physical contact or

airborne exposure to chemical hazards can occur;

(3) fire safety procedures that govern the use and

storage of combustible, flammable and other

hazardous materials; (4) measures for controlling

hazardous chemical inventory; and (5) any

required safety systems and their functions.

4.2.1.2 Process safety equipment and engineering controls

29CFR1910.119(j);

shall have (1) written procedures on maintaining

40CFR68.73

their integrity; (2) training of personnel involved

in process maintenance activities; (3) documented

inspection and testing that meets manufacturer's

recommendations and good engineering practices;

(4) prompt correction of deficiencies that are

outside of acceptable operating limits;

4.2.1.3 Safe work practices shall be implemented such as

29CFR1910.119(f)(4);

lockout/tagout; permitted confined space entry;

29CFR1910.120(d) and

removal of non-essential personnel from

(g)(1);

hazardous material areas; and site and building

40CFR68.69(d)

access control.

4.2.1.4 Hot work operations (e.g., cutting, welding,

29CFR1910.119(k)

brazing) conducted on or near hazardous

40CFR68.85

operations shall be in accordance with fire

prevention and protection requirements in

29CFR1910.252(a) and shall have a permit that

authorizes the work to be performed.