Safety Alert
Improper Installation of Safety Device
Improper Installation of Safety Device
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 385
- Inspection and MaintenanceMachinery and Equipment
- Barrier management
- Inspection and maintenance
- Pre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
A heater treater incident involved readings above 1,000°F and a red-glowing stack before manual shutdown. The alert examines short thermowells and temperature indicators, Teflon tape impairing heat dissipation, and partially plugged arrestors. It recommends considering installation checks, scheduled maintenance and periodic inspection or replacement of safety devices.
Classifications: Barrier management; safety barrier management.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
The alert concerns an improperly installed safety device.
BSEE Safety Alert 385. Themes: inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment.