Safety Flash
Safety features of the Siemens Maxum Edition II gas chromatograph
Safety features of the Siemens Maxum Edition II gas chromatograph
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 27/17
- Control of WorkExplosionHazardous SubstancesMachinery and Equipment
- Barrier managementExplosionHydrogen safety
- Operating and work procedures
- Downstream and process industries
Summary
This flash describes an explosion causing life-changing injuries to a technician when a Siemens Maxum Edition II gas chromatograph returned to service. Hydrogen had accumulated during hold status, and the automatic purge was not re-engaged. Users should review purge controls against the maintenance manual and discuss operating arrangements with manufacturers.
Classifications: Barrier management; safety barrier management.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Hydrogen safety.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Downstream and process industries; refining; petrochemicals.
Summary
The UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety bulletin regarding the safety features of the Siemens Maxum Edition II gas chromatograph (GC), following an incident involving one of these instruments, in which an instrument technician was injured as a result of an explosion.
IMCA SF 27/17. Themes: control of work, explosion, hazardous substances, machinery and equipment.