Radiation
In a fixed nuclear gauge, this on/off mechanism can be moved into place to block the beam path and reduce exposure risk.
What is a shutter?
This type of permit is required to drive on process units, tank field firebanks, or caverns off designated roads.
What is a motorized permit?
This is not an approved method of shutting off air to pneumatic tools.
What is kinking the hose?
This byproduct can form when sulfuric acid reacts with metals like zinc and aluminum and is highly flammable.
What is hydrogen gas?
This tag must be attached to flanges or connections to be opened.
What is a Break Point Tag?
This type of radioactive material can concentrate in sludge during crude oil desalting and fractionation.
What is NORM or TENORM?
These individuals must give permission before entering tank fields or cavern roadways.
Who are Operations Personnel?
Use of a grinder without this is prohibited except in specific listed cases.
What is a safety guard?
Any area storing or transferring bulk sulfuric acid must have this structural feature to contain leaks and prevent acid from reaching soil or waterways.
What is secondary containment (a dike or berm)?
This tape must be placed at every cut location on piping or tubing.
What is Cut Tape marked “Cut Here”?
When operating X-ray analyzers or PMI guns, individuals must wear this on a finger on their dominant hand in order to monitor exposures.
What is a dosimeter or ring dosimeter?
Before issuing a motorized permit, this safety check must be done along the planned route.
What is a gas test?
These two types of eye protection must be worn when using a portable grinder or wire wheel.
What are safety glasses with side shields (or impact goggles) and a face shield?
These two emergency devices must be located and tested before working around sulfuric acid.
What are the eyewash station and safety shower?
This person must witness the first break to ensure safety and that correct procedures are followed.
Who is the Operations Standby?
These two colors are often used in signage and barricade tape to alert individuals of a potential radiation hazard.
What is yellow and magenta (or purple)?
If a driver’s view is obstructed, this person must be used.
What is a spotter?
This device must be used when working with electric tools in wet, outdoor, or confined spaces.
What is a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)?
This high-value gasoline blendstock is the main product of sulfuric acid alkylation and is prized for high octane and low sulfur.
What is alkylate?
This must be verified using bleeders or vents before opening equipment.
What is a zero-energy state?
When locking out a fixed nuclear gauge, the shutter must be placed in this position before securing a lock on the device.
What is “Off Position” or “Closed”
This equipment requires a spotter when driving on a process unit or within 2’ of small connections.
What are aerial lifts, extended reach forklifts, or cranes?
These striking tools must be free of burrs and mushroomed heads to be used safely.
What are hammers, chisels, and similar striking tools?
This is the P66 8-hour TWA airborne exposure limit for sulfuric acid.
What is 0.2 mg/m³?
This federal rule requires checking VOC mass before venting equipment.
What is the Refinery Sector Rule (RSR)?