Wednesday, June 10, 2009

What greater dream could we have than to live in a safe workplace, where everyone is free from harm and injury? Can you describe your vision of what an injury free workplace looks, sounds and feels like? There are no set rules on how to create and live your big safety dream, but in this session, we will take an interactive journey to create your Big Safety Dream.

Infrared camera technology is being used more frequently in the chemical industry. It is an excellent hazard recognition tool and can be used for a variety of tasks including hydrocarbon leak detection, emergency response assistance, finding electrical hot spots, etc.

Combustible dust explosions from poor housekeeping; flammable liquid release, fire, and explosion from malfunctioning valve flow indicator; ignition of flammable vapors released due to poor mechanical integrity/tank inspection program; loss of life when employee was trapped and wrapped around compressor shaft... Hazard recognition teams can make a difference! This presentation will review case studies, causal factors, and point to relevant issues that can help sharpen your hazard recognition skills.

This presentation will describe and discuss hazards that are unique to the petrochemical industry. By describing the "what" and "why" of these hazards, participants will be better equipped to identify hazards that they may encounter.

This presentation will describe and discuss hazards that are unique to the petrochemical industry. By describing the "what" and "why" of these hazards, participants will be better equipped to identify hazards that they may encounter.