Hot Work Permit - hdbk11010159

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(v)

Controls (including monitoring devices and sensors, alarms, and interlocks) and,

(vi) Pumps.

(2)

Written procedures. The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to

maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.

(3)

Training for process maintenance activities. The employer shall train each employee

involved in maintaining the on-going integrity of process equipment in an overview of that

process and its hazards and in the procedures applicable to the employee's job tasks to

assure that the employee can perform the job tasks in a safe manner.

(4)

Inspection and testing.

(i)

Inspections and tests shall be performed on process equipment.

(ii)

Inspection and testing procedures shall follow recognized and generally accepted

good engineering practices.

(iii) The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be consistent

with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices,

and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience.

(iv) The employer shall document each inspection and test that has been performed on

process equipment. The documentation shall identify the date of the inspection or

test, the name of the person who performed the inspection or test, the serial number

or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test was performed, a

description of the inspection or test performed, and the results of the inspection or

test.

(5)

Equipment deficiencies. The employer shall correct deficiencies in equipment that are

outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information in paragraph (d) of this

section) before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken

to assure safe operation.

(6)

Quality assurance.

(i)

In the construction of new plants and equipment, the employer shall assure that

equipment as it is fabricated is suitable for the process application for which they

will be used.

(ii)

Appropriate checks and inspections shall be performed to assure that equipment is

installed properly and consistent with design specifications and the manufacturer's

instructions.

(iii) The employer shall assure that maintenance materials, spare parts and equipment

are suitable for the process application for which they will be used.

(k) Hot Work Permit.

(1)

The employer shall issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a

covered process.

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