Further to my earlier post of an accident due to a naphtha fire in an ammonia plant , it is sad to note that two lab analysts who suffered 80% burns have died in a hospital in Chennai. This incident highlights the dangers which personnel face when dealing with hazardous chemicals. They do not give you a chance. The reason for the incident is being investigated. I had worked as a shift in charge at this plant 30 years back. The place where we used to collect naphtha samples regularly was at the hydrodesulfurisation sections ( primary and secondary) outlet.
Look at all you sample collection procedures and whether all hazards have been identified. Train lab personnel to recognize these hazards and report them to plant personnel.
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Look at all you sample collection procedures and whether all hazards have been identified. Train lab personnel to recognize these hazards and report them to plant personnel.
Contribute to the surviving victims of Bhopal by buying my book "Practical Process Safety Management"
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