Simultaneous jobs and their dangers

Many times, during an annual shutdown of a chemical plant, many jobs will be taking place and there is pressure to complete the  jobs on time. Be careful during this period as there may be a tendency to overlook some of the hazards due to simultaneous jobs. Your regular HIRA (hazard identification and risk assessment) may not be adequate and some risks due to nearby jobs may be skipped. Before every turnaround ensure that a special training is given to the people who conduct HIRA on how to identify hazards from simultaneous jobs.


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