Digest
Ignition Sources — Process Safety Beacon, August 2014
Ignition Sources — Process Safety Beacon, August 2014
- CCPS
- Digest
- Process Safety Beacon August 2014
- ExplosionHot Work and FireProcess Safety
- ExplosionFireProcess safety
- Electrical workHot work
- Emergency responseIgnition source controlPermit to work
- Downstream and process industries
Summary
This bulletin explains why preventing flammable mixtures must be complemented by ignition-source control when equipment or procedures fail. It emphasises work permits, emergency actions during releases, hazardous-area classification and restrictions on portable electronics. It also highlights hot surfaces as potential ignition sources, particularly for materials with low autoignition temperatures.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Process safety; major accident hazards.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Downstream and process industries; refining; petrochemicals.
Summary
Beacon issue on recognising and controlling ignition sources in process plants.
Process Safety Beacon August 2014. Themes: explosion, hot work and fire, process safety.