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What is the primary purpose of a job safety analysis in plant safety management?
What is the primary purpose of a job safety analysis in plant safety management?
To identify potential hazards associated with specific job tasks and implement measures to mitigate those risks.
Describe the significance of the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules 2008.
Describe the significance of the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules 2008.
These rules provide a regulatory framework for the safe management and disposal of hazardous waste to minimize environmental and health risks.
What does FMEA stand for and how is it utilized in hazard analysis?
What does FMEA stand for and how is it utilized in hazard analysis?
FMEA stands for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, used to identify potential failure modes in a system and their impact on safety.
Explain the role of emergency preparedness in disaster management.
Explain the role of emergency preparedness in disaster management.
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What components are typically evaluated in major accident hazard control systems?
What components are typically evaluated in major accident hazard control systems?
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Study Notes
Plant and Equipment Safety
- Safety appraisal and control techniques are used to identify and manage plant hazards.
- Plant safety observation helps monitor operational processes.
- Inspections assess plant conditions for safety compliance.
- Safety sampling involves data collection to assess material characteristics.
- Safety surveys analyze current practices and identify potential problems.
- Job safety analysis focuses on analyzing specific jobs.
- Safety inventory systems track and control equipment and safety resources.
- Product safety ensures safe design and use of products.
- Permit-to-work systems control hazardous operations.
- Safety tag systems identify hazardous areas or equipment.
- Loss control minimizes production downtime caused by accidents.
- Damage control and system safety address the minimization of damages due to accidents.
Laws and Regulations
- Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical (Amendment) Rules, 2000, governing chemical handling.
- Chemical Accidents (Emergency Preparedness, Planning and Response) Rules 1986, to deal with chemical emergencies.
- Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Trans boundary Movement) Rules 2008, for waste hazardous materials.
Hazards and Risks
- Hazard identification techniques include inductive, deductive, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and CMA (Cause Mapping Analysis).
- Fault tree analysis maps out causes and effects of failures.
- Risk assessment techniques evaluate the potential severity and likelihood of hazards.
- Accident investigation and reporting analyze incidents and the reasons behind them.
- Performance measurement and control are tools used to improve safety.
- Hazard analysis measurements are critical for safety management.
Major Accident Hazard Control
- Understanding the concept of major accident hazards is crucial.
- Evaluating major hazards involves assessing their potential impact.
- Identifying types and consequences of major accident hazards is critical.
- The roles of management, local authorities, and the public in hazard control are important.
- Onsite and offsite emergency planning, using case studies, are vital components.
- Implementing control procedures and systems is a critical step toward incident prevention.
Importance of Disaster Management
- The concept of disaster management involves preparedness and response.
- Emergency preparedness at local levels, with contingency plans, are essential.
- Emergency planning and preparedness follow international standards, such as ISO 14001, OHSA's 18001, and OSHA's Process Safety Management System.
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This quiz covers essential concepts of safety appraisal and control techniques for managing plant hazards. It includes topics such as safety observation, inspections, and job safety analysis to promote compliance and mitigate risks in operational processes. Test your knowledge on laws and regulations related to chemical handling and equipment safety.
