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The individuals within the teams are the key to success. They needed to be
aligned with the shutdown objectives and be encouraged to develop a strong
sense of ownership regarding their areas of responsibility.
It is essential that the appropriate level of performance. entry etc.
training be offered to all jobsite For a successful T/A and shutdown work Availability of paramedic preferably
personnel, including training provided for all aspects of health, safety and doctor
supervisory and managerial personnel. environment must be considered. It may Good arrangements of drinking
The Process Safety Management (PSM) include; water and other essential daily
function should be involved in T/A
needs.
planning in order to effectively provide Written HSE Plan with specific HSE Daily toolbox talks and regular HSE
support during the safe pre-shutdown, Organogram for fulfilling the HSE Meetings
shutdown, T/A and start up periods. Only requirements. The individuals within the Ensuring PPE compliance
those facility employees should involve in teams are the key to success. They Ensuring appropriate emergency
T/A work who have complete training on needed to be aligned with the shutdown equipment with back up is available
hazard awareness and respirator. Other objectives and be encouraged to develop (deluge shower/ eye wash fountains,
necessary training includes the a strong sense of ownership regarding respiratory protective equipment,
dissemination of information on confined their areas of responsibility. communication system like radios,
spaces, lockout/ tagout procedures, hot Following points must be given due speakers, walky talky etc.
work, fire watch, and emergency attention. Good housekeeping practices
procedures. Industry should also C l a r i f i c a t i o n o f r o l e s & Display of additional signs,
provide advisory role for the contractor responsibilities of whole staff based barricades and protective
staff and must periodically check to on JSA. equipment in work area.
determine whether the contractor is Identification of root causes of
adhering to good workplace health incidents through Process Hazard Reviewing previous T/A and shut down
protection practices and complying Analysis (PHA) tools. experiences helps a lot in achieving safe
regulatory requirements. Identifying workplace health performance. A monitoring plan should
concerns associated with work to be followed to comply and ensure all HSE
Better safety performances are also be done procedures. General procedures, work
achieved when shutdowns are for Waste management plan & other practices, personal protective equipment
shorter durations and when the p r o c e d u r a l & p l a n n e d usage, and available controls should be
workweeks are not as long. Thus, fatigue requirements. reviewed to determine their adequacy
impact is also very important. It is Prior training of all staff involved in for minimizing exposure to the
calculated by employee working hours T/A and shutdown projects. hazardous materials and physical agents
per day. Schedule over an extended Implementation of procedures like associated with the task to be performed.
period has a negative impact on safety Permit to Work, Confined space
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