EQUATE Energy Isolation Standard

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What is the primary purpose of this standard?

To protect personnel from unexpected energization or start-up of equipment (correct)

To improve the efficiency of maintenance operations

To ensure timely completion of repair tasks

To reduce the cost of equipment repair

Which of the following facilities is exempt from this standard?

Manufacturing plants

Office buildings

R&D/laboratory pilot plants

None of the above (correct)

What is the primary purpose of a Master Card in an isolation procedure?

To assess the Isolation of Energy sources from the perspective of the workers performing the job

To perform repair/alteration work on an isolated system

To physically secure an Isolating Device to prevent it from energizing accidentally

To provide information on the Isolating Devices and location of tags (correct)

What is the term for the separation or interruption of process lines, utility services or Energy sources?

Physical Isolation Signup and view all the answers

What is an Energy Control Plan (ECP)?

A plan for safely preparing equipment for repair/alteration Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to issue Energy Control Plans (ECPs)?

ECP Issuer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Personal Tag?

To identify the person performing the repair/alteration work on an isolated system Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an energy source?

A pneumatic system Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Lock-Box in an isolation procedure?

To secure keys to the Unit Locks Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'One-Plus' method used for?

To physically prevent inadvertent operation of an Isolating Device Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Facility representative?

To isolate and Tag out equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is an Isolating Device?

A physical device that prevents the transmission or release of energy or material Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a Job Representative?

To assess the Isolation of Energy sources from the perspective of the workers performing the job Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Personal lock?

To identify an individual and their role in the isolation procedure Signup and view all the answers

When does a Master Card become active?

When the Facility representative signs in section-3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the utilization of a lock or bolting mechanism to physically secure an Isolating Device to prevent it from energizing accidentally?

Lockout Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose and Scope

The standard aims to protect personnel during repair/alteration work on equipment to prevent injury from unexpected energization, start-up, or release of energy/hazardous materials.
Applicable to all EQUATE-owned/operated facilities, including manufacturing plants, pipelines, maintenance shops, laboratories, commercial pilot plants, R&D/laboratory pilot plants, and office buildings.

Key Definitions

Active Master Card: a Master Card that remains active from facility representative sign-in to work completion and personnel sign-off.
ECP Issuer: a person authorized by department leader to issue Energy Control Plans.
Energy Control Plan (ECP): a documented plan for safely preparing equipment for repair/alteration.
Energy Source: any source of energy that can be harmful to personnel, including chemical, electrical, thermal, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, pressure, gravity, and radiation.
Facility Representative: a person with knowledge of facility operations, trained to isolate and tag out equipment.
Isolating Device: a physical device that prevents energy or material transmission/release, e.g., slide gates, slip blinds, air gaps, block valves, drain valves, and vent valves.
Isolation of Energy Sources: using Isolating Devices and a Master Card system to control and restrain energy sources.
Job Representative: the person performing repair/alteration work or representing a group of personnel, responsible for assessing energy source isolation from the worker's perspective.
Lock-Box: a fully enclosed, numbered, lockable box used to secure keys to Unit Locks.
Lockout: physically securing an Isolating Device to prevent accidental energization using a lock or bolting mechanism.
Master Card: a document controlling an isolated system, providing information on Isolating Devices, tag locations, and personnel working under isolation.
One-Plus: a method preventing inadvertent operation of an Isolating Device, requiring two separate, unrelated actions, e.g., removing a valve handle or disconnecting airlines.
Personal Lock: an individual's lock, blue in color, identified with name, employee number, and department.
Personal Tag: a red tag placed on the Isolating Device by the person performing repair/alteration work.
Physical Isolation: separating or interrupting process lines, utility services, or energy sources, e.g., installing pipeline blinds.

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This quiz covers the purpose and scope of the EQUATE energy isolation standard, focusing on protecting personnel during equipment repair and alteration work.