1. Start Here!
1.1. Course Mind map
1.2. Course Introduction
1.3. Ice breaker activity . Tell us about yourself !
2. Chapter 1 : Introduction to Workplace Safety
2.1. Chapter Introduction
2.2. Activity: Which one of the following objectives will be covered in "Introduction to Workplace Safety" Chapter ?
2.3. Objective 1 :Discuss the cost and effects of workplace accidents.
2.3.1. The cost and effects of workplace accidents.
2.3.2. Quiz [1][Ch1][Lo1]
2.3.3. Financial Implications
2.3.4. Personal Impact
2.3.5. Quiz : Financial Implications
2.3.6. Social Implications
2.3.7. Legal Implications
2.3.8. Recap Quiz
2.3.9. Rehabilitation
2.3.10. Summary
2.4. Objective 2 : Describe the basic hazards that may be in an energy plant, and the basic Personal Protective Equipment that may be required.
2.4.1. Objective 2: Introduction
2.4.2. Quiz
2.4.3. Personal Protective Equipment
2.4.4. Eye and Face Protection (OSHA 1910.133)
2.4.5. Hearing Protection (OSHA 1910.95)
2.4.6. Protective Footwear (OSHA 1910.136)
2.4.7. Safety Belts, Harnesses and Connecting Hardware (OSHA 1910.140)
2.4.8. Respiratory Protection (OSHA 1910.94)
2.4.9. Activity : Safety Belts, Harnesses and Connecting Hardware (OSHA 1910.140)
2.4.10. Quiz
2.4.11. Summary
2.5. Objective 3 : Define, give examples of, and describe common power house hazards
2.5.1. Hazards in A Power Plant
2.5.2. Side Track
2.5.3. Case Study
2.5.4. Quiz
2.5.5. Summary
2.6. Activity : Hazards in A Power Plant
2.7. Objective 4 : Describe Industrial health and safety management system.
2.7.1. Health and Safety Management Systems
2.7.2. Health and Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
2.7.3. Worker Responsibilities
2.7.4. Employer Responsibilities
2.7.5. Functions and Responsibilities of the Joint Health and Safety Committee
2.7.6. Incident Reporting and Investigations
2.7.7. Worksite Health and Safety Administrative Program
2.7.8. Quiz
2.7.9. Summary
2.8. Activity : Sort the following steps from the most effective to least effective step
2.9. Objective 5 : Describe Hazard Assessment and Control programs
2.9.1. Hazard Identification and Assessment Process
2.9.2. 1. Hazard Identification
2.9.3. 2. Hazard Assessment
2.9.4. 3. Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
2.9.5. 4. Hazard Control
2.9.6. Quiz
2.9.7. Summary
2.10. Chapter Summary
2.11. Chapter Full Text ( Flip Book )
2.12. Ch1 : Q &A [ Introduction to workplace safety ]
3. Chapter 2 : Plant Safety Programs
3.1. Chapter Introduction
3.2. Objective 1 : Describe common Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) programs found in most plants.
3.2.1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Program
3.2.2. Establishment of Site Specific OSH Policy
3.2.3. Establishment of Joint Occupational (Workplace) Safety and Health Committee
3.2.4. Emergency Response Plans
3.2.5. Site Specific Safety Training Requirements
3.2.6. Quiz
3.2.7. Summary
3.3. Objective 2 : Describe industrial safety programs in which Power Engineers may require additional training.
3.3.1. General Industrial Safety Programs
3.3.2. 1. Confined Space Entry (CSE)
3.3.3. 2. Hazard Communication System (HCS)
3.3.4. 3. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
3.3.5. 4. Fall Protection
3.3.6. 5. Fire Safety
3.3.7. 6. H2S Awareness (OSHA 1910.134, 1910.1000 and 1910.1200)
3.3.8. 7. Ground Disturbance
3.3.9. 8. First Aid Program
3.3.10. 9. Asbestos (OSHA 1910.1001)
3.3.11. Quiz
3.3.12. Summary
3.4. Objective 3 : Discuss safe work permits.
3.4.1. Safe Work Permits
3.4.2. The permits listed below are specific amendments to a more general SWP form.
3.4.3. Issuing a Permit
3.4.4. Receiving a Permit
3.4.5. Contents of a Safe Work Permit
3.4.6. Figures 1 and 2 are samples of the front and back of a General Safe Work Permit sheet.
3.4.7. Figure 2 – Example of a General Safe Work Permit – Back of Sheet
3.4.8. Quiz
3.4.9. Summary
3.5. Objective 4 : Describe methods of equipment isolation and lock out.
3.5.1. Lockout Procedures for Power Plant Equipment
3.5.2. Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout and Other Methods (OSHA (1910.147)
3.5.3. Personal Lockouts
3.5.4. Group (Lockbox) Lockouts
3.5.5. Contents of a Safe Work Permit
3.5.6. Figure 5 – Sample Group Lockout Sheet – Front of Sheet
3.5.7. Figure 6 – Sample Group Lockout Sheet – Back of Sheet
3.5.8. Quiz
3.5.9. Summary
3.6. Chapter Summary
3.6.1. Lockout Procedures for Power Plant Equipment
3.6.2. Chapter Questions with Answers
3.7. Chapter 2 Full Text ( FlipBook )
3.8. Ch2 FORUM : Q &A [ Plant Safety Programs ]
4. Chapter 3 : Handling of Dangerous Materials
4.1. Chapter Introduction
4.2. Objective 1 : Understanding the Hazardous Communication System
4.2.1. Objective 1 : Discuss the HCS system.
4.2.2. HCS in Alignment with Other World Standards
4.2.3. Quiz
4.3. Objective 2 Discuss the essential components required in the HCS systems.
4.3.1. Discuss the essential components required in the HCS systems.
4.3.2. Use of Hazardous Products in the Workplace
4.3.3. Labelling
4.3.4. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
4.3.5. Training for the Worksite
4.3.6. Quiz
4.4. Objective 3 Describe the safe handling and use of gas cylinders in an energy plant (power plant).
4.4.1. Describe the safe handling and use of gas cylinders in an energy plant (power plant)
4.4.2. Safe Handling of Cylinders
4.4.3. Care and Maintenance
4.4.4. Storage Procedures
4.4.5. Quiz
4.5. Objective 4 Discuss the safe handling of Hydrocarbons.
4.5.1. Discuss the safe handling of Hydrocarbons.
4.5.2. Flash Point
4.5.3. Sources of Ignition
4.5.4. Storage of Hydrocarbons
4.5.5. Quiz
4.6. Chapter Summary
4.6.1. Chapter Summary
4.6.2. Chapter Questions and Answers
4.7. Chapter 4 Full Text ( FlipBook )
4.8. Ch4 Fourm : Q &A [ Combustion Safety ]
5. Chapter 4 : Combustion Safety
5.1. Chapter Introduction
5.2. Objective 1 : Describe the operation of control and safety devices found on boiler fuel supplies.
5.2.1. Describe the operation of control and safety devices found on boiler fuel supplies.
5.2.2. Natural Gas Fuel Train
5.2.3. Oil Fuel Train
5.2.4. Quiz
5.3. Objective 2 : Describe the construction and operation of flame detectors.
5.3.1. Describe the construction and operation of flame detectors.
5.3.2. Thermocouples
5.3.3. Thermopiles
5.3.4. Flame Rod
5.3.5. Photoelectric Cell
5.3.6. Case Study
5.3.7. Rectifying Photocell
5.3.8. Quiz
5.4. Objective 3 : Describe the combustion safety controls for boilers and burner systems.
5.4.1. Objective 3 : Describe the combustion safety controls for boilers and burner systems.
5.4.2. Safety Switches
5.4.3. Combustion Air Supply and Burner Interlocks
5.4.4. Quiz
5.5. Objective 4 : Describe burner management systems.
5.5.1. Describe burner management systems.
5.5.2. Types of Burner Management Systems
5.5.3. Programming Controllers
5.5.4. Pre-Ignition Interlock Circuitry
5.5.5. Quiz
5.6. Objective 5 : Interpret burner operating sequence charts, and provide a typical sequence of startup and shutdown events.
5.6.1. Operating Sequence of BMS (Programming Control)
5.6.2. Operating Sequence Charts
5.6.3. Safety Shutdown and Lockout
5.6.4. Shutdown without Lockout
5.6.5. Application of Burner Management Systems to Boilers
5.6.6. Oil-Fired Boilers with No Pilot
5.6.7. Programming Controller Sequence of Fully Automatic Boilers
5.6.8. On Track
5.6.9. Startup Sequence
5.6.10. Shutdown
5.6.11. Quiz
5.7. Chapter 4 Summary
5.7.1. Chapter Summary
5.7.2. Chapter Questions and Answers
5.8. Chapter 4 Full Text ( FlipBook )
5.9. Ch4 Forum : Q &A [ Combustion Safety ]
6. Chapter 5 : Plant Fire Safety
6.1. Chapter Introduction
6.2. Objective 1 : Discuss the theory, terminology, and the life safety issues associated with fires.
6.2.1. Discuss the theory, terminology, and the life safety issues associated with fires.
6.2.2. Oxidizing Agent
6.2.3. Reducing Agent
6.2.4. Fire Safety
6.2.5. Fire Drills
6.2.6. Quiz
6.3. Objective 2 : Explain the five classes of fires, and describe the types of fire extinguishing media and how they act on these fires.
6.3.1. Explain the five classes of fires, and describe the types of fire extinguishing media and how they act on these fires.
6.3.2. Class A fires
6.3.3. Class B fires
6.3.4. Class C fires
6.3.5. Class D fires
6.3.6. Class K fires
6.3.7. Extinguishing Media
6.3.8. Water ( Extinguishing Media )
6.3.9. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) ( Extinguishing Media )
6.3.10. Dry Chemicals ( Extinguishing Media )
6.3.11. Wet Chemicals ( Extinguishing Media )
6.3.12. Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) ( Extinguishing Media )
6.3.13. Dry Powder ( Extinguishing Media )
6.3.14. Halogenated Agents and Halotron ( Extinguishing Media )
6.3.15. Quiz
6.4. Objective 3 : Explain fire prevention.
6.4.1. Explain fire prevention.
6.4.2. Fire Risk Assessment
6.4.3. Identifying fire hazards
6.4.4. Evaluating the risk associated with that fire hazard.
6.4.5. General Provisions Preventing a Fire from Occurring
6.4.6. Specific Power Plant Fire Prevention Methods
6.4.7. Heat or Ignition
6.4.8. Control Ignition Sources
6.4.9. Hot Work
6.4.10. Electrical Equipment
6.4.11. Oxygen or Air
6.4.12. Fuel
6.4.13. Side Track
6.4.14. Spontaneous Combustion
6.4.15. Fire Protection Standards, Laws and Regulations
6.4.16. Quiz
6.5. Objective 4 : Discuss fire prevention methods for the five classes of fires.
6.5.1. Methods of Preventing the Five Different Types of Fires
6.5.2. Class A Fire Prevention
6.5.3. Class B Fire Prevention
6.5.4. Class C Fire Prevention
6.5.5. Class D Fire Prevention
6.5.6. Class K Fire Prevention
6.5.7. Quiz
6.6. Chapter 5 Summary
6.6.1. Chapter Summary
6.6.2. Chapter Questions and Answers
6.7. Chapter 5 Full Text ( FlipBook )
6.8. Ch5 : Q &A [ Plant Fire Safety ]
7. Chapter 6 :Fire Extinguishing Methods and Equipment
7.1. Chapter Introduction
7.2. Objective 1 : Describe the construction and operation of various types of portable fire extinguishers.
7.2.1. Describe the construction and operation of various types of portable fire extinguishers
7.2.2. Construction and Operation of Portable Fire Extinguishers
7.2.3. Stored-Pressure Type
7.2.4. Pump Tanks
7.2.5. Self-Expelling
7.2.6. Cartridge or Cylinder Operated
7.2.7. Quiz
7.3. Objective 2 : Discuss the inspection and maintenance requirements of portable fire extinguishers.
7.3.1. Discuss the inspection and maintenance requirements of portable fire extinguishers
7.3.2. Maintenance
7.3.3. Quiz
7.4. Objective 3 : Describe the types, layout, and operation of standpipe and sprinkler systems.
7.4.1. Describe the types, layout, and operation of standpipe and sprinkler systems
7.4.2. Fire Zones for Standpipes
7.4.3. Types of Standpipe Systems
7.4.4. Sprinkler Systems
7.4.5. Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems
7.4.6. Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems
7.4.7. Preaction Systems
7.4.8. Deluge Systems
7.4.9. Quiz
7.5. Objective 4 : Discuss the maintenance requirements of standpipe and sprinkler system components.
7.5.1. Discuss the maintenance requirements of standpipe and sprinkler system components.
7.5.2. Fire Sprinkler System Inspections and Testing
7.5.3. Daily and Weekly Checks
7.5.4. Monthly Checks
7.5.5. Annual Checks
7.5.6. Every three and five years
7.5.7. Quiz
7.6. Objective 5 : Describe the purpose, operation, and maintenance of fire pumps.
7.6.1. Describe the purpose, operation, and maintenance of fire pumps
7.6.2. Fire Pump Checks
7.6.3. Fire Pump Testing
7.6.4. Jockey Pumps
7.6.5. Quiz
7.7. Chapter 6 Summary
7.7.1. Chapter Summary
7.7.2. Chapter Questions And Answers
7.8. Chapter 6 Full Text ( FlipBook )
7.9. Ch 6 Forum : Q &A [ Fire Extinguishing Methods and Equipment ]
8. Chapter 7 : Confined Space Entry
8.1. Chapter Introduction
8.2. Objective 1 : Confined Space
8.2.1. Confined Space
8.2.2. Potential Hazards
8.2.3. Quiz
8.3. Objective 2 : Refer to local jurisdictional regulations and describe procedures to be followed when performing a confined space entry, including completion of an entry checklist.
8.3.1. Regulations
8.3.2. Planning and Procedures
8.3.3. Confined Space Entry Checklist
8.3.4. Quiz
8.4. Chapter 7 Questions
8.4.1. Chapter Questions and Answers
8.5. Chapter 7 Full Text ( FlipBook )
8.6. Ch 7 Forum : Q &A [ Confined Space Entry ]
9. Chapter 8 : Safety Management Systems and Safe Work Programs
9.1. Objective 1 : Explain the general intent, power and scope of Occupational Safety and Health legislation.
9.1.1. Occupational Safety and Health Legislation
9.1.2. Quiz
9.2. Objective 2 : Explain the intent and scope of a workplace OS&H program and state the responsibilities of company, employees, and the OS&H Committee within the program.
9.2.1. Workplace Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H) Programs and Processes
9.2.2. Employer/Worker Shared Responsibilities
9.2.3. Employer Responsibilities
9.2.4. Workers Responsibilities
9.2.5. Reporting Workplace Hazards and Incidents
9.2.6. Occupational Safety and Health Committee
9.2.7. Team Safety Meetings
9.2.8. Quiz
9.3. Objective 3 : Define and give examples of typical workplace hazards and explain the process of hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation.
9.3.1. Classification of Hazards
9.3.2. Hazard Identification and Control
9.3.3. Figure 1 – Work Site Inspection Report (Example only)
9.3.4. Risk Reduction Process
9.3.5. Quiz
9.4. Objective 4 : Explain the significance and procedure for safe work planning.
9.4.1. Introduction
9.4.2. Safe Work Planning
9.4.3. Job Analysis
9.4.4. Quiz
9.5. Objective 5 : Explain the purpose, significance and procedure for safe work permits and describe typical hot and cold work permit systems.
9.5.1. Safe Work Permits
9.5.2. Benefits of a Work Permit Program
9.5.3. Types of Safe Work Permits
9.5.4. Contents of a Safe Work Permit
9.5.5. Using a Safe Work Permit
9.5.6. Safe Work Permit Procedure
9.5.7. Identify Isolation and Other Safety Conditions
9.5.8. Establish Isolations and Lockout/Tag-Out
9.5.9. Authorize and Issue the SWP
9.5.10. Perform the Work
9.5.11. Surrender of the Safe Work Permit
9.5.12. Remove Isolations
9.5.13. Operate Equipment/ System
9.5.14. Hot Work Permit
9.5.15. Conditions for Safe Hot Work
9.5.16. Pitfalls of Ineffective Work Permit Systems
9.5.17. Quiz
9.6. Objective 6 : Explain the purpose of equipment lockout, describe lockout devices, and describe a typical equipment lockout procedure.
9.6.1. Equipment Lockout
9.6.2. Lockout Procedures
9.6.3. Access to Energy Isolating Devices
9.6.4. Checking Locked Out Equipment
9.6.5. Worker Responsibilities
9.6.6. Removal of Locks
9.6.7. Group Lockout Procedures
9.6.8. Lockout Devices
9.6.9. Typical Lockout Procedure
9.6.10. Quiz
9.7. Objective 7 : Define and identify confined spaces and explain the significance and procedure for confined space entry.
9.7.1. Introduction
9.7.2. Potential Hazards Associated With Confined Space Entry
9.7.3. General Precautions
9.7.4. Blanks and Blinds
9.7.5. Worker Responsibilities
9.7.6. Lockout Program
9.7.7. Hazard Control – Confined Space Entry
9.7.8. Confined Space Entry Procedure
9.7.9. Quiz
9.8. Objective 8 : Explain the hazards of excavation and describe typical excavation procedures and permits.
9.8.1. Introduction
9.8.2. Excavation Procedures
9.8.3. Work Permits
9.8.4. Quiz
9.9. Objective 9 : Explain the purpose and describe the typical components of an emergency response plan.
9.9.1. Emergency Response Plan
9.9.2. Identifying Typical Emergencies
9.9.3. Notification
9.9.4. Key Personnel in an Emergency
9.9.5. Standard Emergency Response Procedures
9.9.6. Quiz
9.10. Objective 10 : Explain the significance and procedure for working at heights.
9.10.1. Introduction
9.10.2. Working at Heights Procedure
9.10.3. Quiz
9.11. Objective 11 : Explain the significance and components of a contractor safety program.
9.11.1. Introduction
9.11.2. Contractor Safety Program
9.11.3. Informing Contractors
9.11.4. Company and Contractor Roles
9.11.5. Job Safety Review
9.11.6. Quiz
9.12. Objective 12 : Explain the components and management of a safety audit program, including roles, and responsibilities.
9.12.1. Introduction
9.12.2. Safety Checklists
9.12.3. Safety Inspections
9.12.4. Company and Contractor Roles
9.12.5. Questions the Audit Should Answer
9.12.6. Planning for the Audit
9.12.7. Review of Findings and Recommendations
9.12.8. Publishing Results
9.12.9. Follow-Up Actions
9.12.10. Annual Safety Review
9.12.11. Quiz
9.13. Objective 13 : Explain the purpose, components, and procedure for a hazard and operability study.
9.13.1. Introduction
9.13.2. Components and Procedure : Choosing the Team
9.13.3. Components and Procedure : Choosing the Team
9.13.4. Identifying Appropriate Parameters and Guide Words
9.13.5. Performing the Study
9.13.6. Quiz
9.14. Chapter 8 Questions and Answers
9.14.1. Chapter Questions and Answers
9.15. Chapter 8 Full Text ( FlipBook )
9.16. Ch 8 Forum : Q &A [ Ch 8 :Safety Management System and Safe Work Programs ]
10. Chapter 9 : Emergency Response and Incident Investigation
10.1. Objective 1 : Identify the benefits and typical stakeholders of an emergency response program.
10.1.1. Identify the benefits and typical stakeholders of an emergency response program.
10.1.2. Quiz
10.2. Objective 2 : Explain the typical components of an emergency response program.
10.2.1. Emergency Response Program Elements
10.2.2. Emergency Response Plan
10.2.3. Resourcing the Plan
10.2.4. Communicating the Plan
10.2.5. Training
10.2.6. Practice Drills
10.2.7. Updating the Plan
10.2.8. Quiz
10.3. Objective 3 : Explain the process of developing and maintaining an emergency response program, including typical responsibilities and accountabilities.
10.3.1. Introduction
10.3.2. Defining the Task
10.3.3. Forming the Planning Team
10.3.4. Analyzing the Potential Emergencies and Capabilities
10.3.5. Estimate Probability
10.3.6. Assess the Potential Impact
10.3.7. Assess the Capability to Respond
10.3.8. Analyze the Results
10.3.9. Developing the Plan
10.3.10. Emergency Response Plan
10.3.11. Maintaining the Plan
10.3.12. Other Updates
10.3.13. Quiz
10.4. Objective 4 : Explain the procedure for emergency response testing.
10.4.1. Introduction
10.4.2. Testing
10.4.3. Drills
10.4.4. Planning the Drills
10.4.5. Updating the Plan
10.4.6. Quiz
10.5. Objective 5 : Explain the typical components of an incident reporting and investigation program.
10.5.1. Introduction
10.5.2. Quiz
10.6. Objective 6 : Define categories of incidents.
10.6.1. Introduction
10.6.2. Incident
10.6.3. Accident
10.6.4. Near Miss
10.6.5. Non-Conformance
10.6.6. Accident Triangle
10.6.7. Quiz
10.7. Objective 7 : Describe roles and responsibilities for incident initial reporting, investigation, final reporting, and corrective actions.
10.7.1. Introduction
10.7.2. Initial Reporting
10.7.3. An example of the form that can be used for reporting the incident is shown below.
10.7.4. Investigation
10.7.5. Final Reporting
10.7.6. Corrective Action
10.7.7. Quiz
10.8. Objective 8 : Explain the significance of and steps required in incident investigation.
10.8.1. Introduction
10.8.2. Need for Jurisdictional Investigation
10.8.3. Who will lead the Company Investigation?
10.8.4. Make-Up of the Investigation Team
10.8.5. Final Reporting
10.8.6. An example of the form that can be used for documenting the supervisor’s investigation is shown below
10.8.7. Follow-Up Investigation by the Investigation Team
10.8.8. Analysis – Determining the Underlying Cause
10.8.9. Determining Corrective Action
10.8.10. Investigation Report
10.8.11. Quiz
10.9. Objective 9: Describe a system for managing incident report data, including the communication process, and its significance.
10.9.1. Introduction
10.9.2. Incident Recording and Tracking
10.9.3. Company’s Supervisor investigation
10.9.4. Communication
10.9.5. Quiz
10.10. Objective 10 : Apply an incident reporting and investigation procedure to a case study.
10.10.1. Case Study
10.11. Chapter 9 Questions and Answers
10.11.1. Chapter 9 Questions and Answers