Risk Assessments

36. Piping Installation

36. Piping Installation

What safety precautions must be taken during the installation of pipe?

8 Critical Pipeline Safety Precautions to Consider
  • Carry Out Frequent Safety Training. …
  • Foster a Corporate Safety Culture. …
  • Ensure Proper Pipeline Excavation Procedures. …
  • Use Appropriate and Adequate PPE While Working Onsite. …
  • Ensure Adequate Training for Operators of Heavy-Duty Machinery. …
  • Inspect all Tools Used Onsite.

When completing work on site pipe fitters are exposed to many new hazards and hazardous actives that are not encountered while pipe fitting in a work shop environment:

  • Performing hot works in explosive atmospheres (i.e. solvent or dust laden atmospheres)
  • Tying into live piping systems  Working at heights, off ladders or scaffolds
  • Working in confined spaces, trenches or excavations
  • Construction plant and equipment moving around site
  • Working close by to suspended loads and lifting equipment
  • Being exposed to buried services and or electrical cables

Hazard Category Hazards Controls
Starains and Sprians 1. During handling and installation of pipework strains and back injuries are not uncommon 1. Toolbox talks shall be held and risks highlighted.

2. Pipework shall be located as close to worksite as possible using a mechanical handling device. 

3. When erecting pipework manual handling shall be avoided (wherever possible) a mechanical handling device shall be used. 

4. Manual handling assessments shall be carried out to identify particular hazards associated with piping installation and the precautions required to reduce the risks of personal injury. 

Fire 1. Caused by poor housekeeping, inadequate fire protection and failure to isolate and purge pipework. etc. 1. Connecting the pipework shall be isolated, flushed and purged as required.

2. All combustible material shall be removed from worksite prior to commencing hotwork. 

3. Personnel shall be aware of others in the vicinity. (Conflicting Activities.) 

4. A fire hose of fire extinguisher shall be in place prior to work. 

5. In areas where further protection is required, i.e. Cable racks, etc. Fire blanket shall be used. 

6. Fire watcher shall be on site at all times during hotwork operations. 

7. Personnel shall read and adhere to permit requirements at all times. 

8. Gas detector shall be used prior to Hot work to ensure atmosphere is safe. 

Falls of Materials and Tools 1. Contact will sharp/slivers of metal can result in cuts to the skin. Exotic particles are also known to be carcinogenic. 1. Personnel shall wear gloves at all times when handling exotic materials.

2. Heavy materials shall be moved by mechanical handling devices (where possible). 

3. Personnel shall ensure that all cuts are treated immediately by a trained first aider. 

4. Personnel shall seek medical assistance immediately if cuts, etc. Become infected. 

Faulure of Lifting, Equipment 1. Caused by lack of maintenance, equipment being abused and by incorrect use of equipment. 1. Color coding and test certificates of equipment shall be checked to ensure they are in date.

2. All equipment shall visually inspected prior to use ensure it is free from any defect/damage. 

3. All damaged/ defective equipment shall be marked with “Do not use” tape and returned to the stores. (Quarantine area immediately) 

4. All equipment shall be adequate rating to perform operation. 

5. All equipment shall be set up as per operationall instruction and codes of practice. 

Cuts and Abrasions 1. Caused by incorrect handling of tools, equipment and pipework and by failure to wear the correct personal protective equipment. 1. When bolting or unbolting pipework, spanners of the correct size shall be used to aboid spillage.

2. When using hammes, etc. for tightening, a sound footing shall be maintained, be aware of sorrounding obstructions. 

3. Personnel shall never put hands or fingers between flanges or pipe ends. 

4. Gloves shall be worn at all times to protect the hands when handling materials. 

Uncontrolled lifts 1. Uncontrolled lifts can cause damage to personnel, plant and equipment. 1. Pigging shall be located directly above items to be installed (where possible).

2. Existing equipment shall be protected during the installation process. 

3. Shall be barriered off to prevent access to unauthorised. 

4. If in doubt ask your supervisor 

5. Toolbox talk shall be carried out prior to work commencement to ensure that all personnel are aware of their resonsibilities. 

다양한 위험요소를 갖고 있는 배관 설치 작업은 플랜트 공사의 Main 작업입니다.

다양한 사이즈의 구경, 길이, 재료 등에 따라서 작업 방법이 달리하고 있습니다.

General 한 사항들을 기준으로 일반적인 JSA 내용이지만, 추가 사항에 대하여 다른 부분의 JSA 도 활용하셔야 좀 더 세부적인 위험성평가 자료를 준비하실 수 있습니다.

감사합니다.

kassy

Recent Posts

안전띠와 에어백의 원리

자동차가 충돌하거나 빠른 속도로 달리는 등 이상 현상이 발생하게 되면 자동차에서는 탑승자의 안전을 위해 여러…

5일 ago

조용히 가을산행, 국사봉

한북정맥 산행으로 국사봉에 다녀왔습니다. 절기가 가을 중심에 있기에 공기도 좋고 햇빛도 좋은 그런 날이었습니다. 산행은…

6일 ago

[한북정맥] 수원산 (포천)

한북정맥의 한 자락으로 포천의 수원산을 다녀왔습니다. 아래 등산코스에 나와있듯이 폐쇄된 등산로를 따라 잠시 다녀왔네요. 국사봉을…

1주 ago

[계약] Chapter 2. 요청 (Requirement)

▣ 계약 Chapter 2. 요청 Requirement 계약에 관련된 사항을 요청할 때에는 상대방에게 이익이 될 수…

1주 ago

성인아토피 알아보기

겨울은 건조한 계절이다. 피부가 가렵고 부스러기 같은 증상이 쉽게 생길 수 있습니다. 대부분 몸을 깨끗이…

1주 ago

[Letter] 보험서류제출 – 계약 전

▣ 공사계약에 따라 어떤 현장에서는 보험의 가인자 명의를 발주처와 시공자 공동명의로 하는 경우가 있는데, 이…

1주 ago