Safety; Types Of Hazardous Exposures; General Safety; Trained And Qualified Personnel - Flowserve 682R User Instructions

682R Reservoir API 682 Compliant Reservoirs

2 Safety

2.1 Types of hazardous exposures

The following hazards can be present in the system:
• High pressure
• Dangerous or toxic chemicals
• Temperature (hot or cold surfaces)
• Dangerous moving parts (during installation or
maintenance)
• Electrical hazards
If the 682R Reservoir has any external leaks, the process
in which the Reservoir is used should be stopped
immediately and have the leak repaired by qualified
personnel. When extreme conditions occur, and the
possibility of a failure is imminent, plant and end-user
safety regulations shall be followed.

2.2 General safety

When installing, operating and maintaining the 682R
Reservoir, pay attention to safety:
• Obey all applicable safety laws and regulations
• Obey all plant regulations
• Make sure that only trained and qualified personnel
work on it. Refer to section 2.3
• Read and understand each part of this manual
• Follow the installation, operation, and maintenance
procedures
• Wear the relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Refer to section 2.4
• Never work alone (to prevent the possibility of an
accident)
• Read the plant requirements for handling hazardous
materials
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2.3 Trained and qualified personnel

Qualified personnel are people who have been authorized
by those responsible for the safety of the plant to perform
the necessary work, and who can recognize and avoid
possible dangers. The following aspects determine the
qualification of personnel:
• Appropriate training
• Relevant experience
• Knowledge of relevant standards and specifications
• Knowledge of accident prevention regulations
• Knowledge of plant regulations and operating
conditions
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