Reviewed by: Sean Workman Circulate and Heat Tanks Implementation Date: 5/25/16 Approved by: Colby Wells Revision Date: 5/25/16 Discharge temperature should not exceed 80 degrees celcius. Notes During heating periodically check outside wall of tank for even heating. # Job Steps Hazards Associated Controls Persons Responsible Spot Unit upwind and 25m from tank. Use Spotter Hitting objects will driving Attach Ground cable. Slips, trips, falls Proper PPE Check surroundings 1 Operator Attach suction line to tank valve, and low Proper PPE Slips, Trips, Falls Gloves pressure hot oil line discharge to other Pinch points Monitor and check for leaks constantly valve on tank. Leaks 2 Operator Setup valves on truck to circulate tank. Double/Triple check valve setup Dead heading fluid Then Start circulating tank through Ensure proper circulation Improper valve setup 3 Operator heater coil. Light heater, and circulate tank until inlet 4 head monitor area constantly Igniting sources gauge reaches required temperature. Know where ignition sources are Fumes and vapors Know where possible fumes/vapors could be and monitor Proper heating 4 Operator Always monitor heat and temperature Overheating Monitor for leaks and spills Leaks,spills Shut down heater and circulate for Ensure u have fluid to cooldown with Not cooled down properly minimum of 5 minutes to cool coils. Check temperature before stopping flow Leaks 5 Operator Always monitor for leaks If required pump fluid off hot oil unit to rig Not cooled down properly Double check and ensure coils are cooled down properly 6 Operator tank to cool down coils. Then rig out. Risk Assessment Pre controls Medium Risk Assessment - Post Controls medium – PPE & emergency equipment needed to complete task Basic PPE - Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Gloves, Steel Toed Boots, FR Coveralls, Ear Plugs Ventilation Fire Extinguisher x x x SCBA/SABA Goggles / Face Shield x Hot Work Permit x First Aid Kit x Signs/Barriers Apron / Welding Gloves Lock Out Equipment Harness / Fall Protection
Circulate and Heat Tanks Reviewed by: Sean Workman Approved by: Colby Wells Implementation Date: 5/25/16 Revision Date: 5/25/16 Notes Discharge temperature should not exceed 80 degrees celcius. During heating periodically check outside wall of tank for even heating. # Job Steps Hazards Associated Controls Persons Responsible 1 Spot Unit upwind and 25m from tank. Attach Ground cable. Hitting objects will driving Slips, trips, falls Use Spotter Proper PPE Check surroundings Operator 2 Attach suction line to tank valve, and low pressure hot oil line discharge to other valve on tank. Slips, Trips, Falls Pinch points Leaks Proper PPE Gloves Monitor and check for leaks constantly Operator 3 Setup valves on truck to circulate tank. Then Start circulating tank through heater coil. Dead heading fluid Improper valve setup Double/Triple check valve setup Ensure proper circulation Operator 4 Light heater, and circulate tank until inlet gauge reaches required temperature. Igniting sources Fumes and vapors Proper heating Overheating Leaks,spills 4 head monitor area constantly Know where ignition sources are Know where possible fumes/vapors could be and monitor Always monitor heat and temperature Monitor for leaks and spills Operator 5 Shut down heater and circulate for minimum of 5 minutes to cool coils. Not cooled down properly Leaks Ensure u have fluid to cooldown with Check temperature before stopping flow Always monitor for leaks Operator 6 If required pump fluid off hot oil unit to rig tank to cool down coils. Then rig out. Not cooled down properly Double check and ensure coils are cooled down properly Operator Risk Assessment – Pre controls Medium Risk Assessment - Post Controls medium PPE & emergency equipment needed to complete task x Basic PPE - Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Gloves, Steel Toed Boots, FR Coveralls, Ear Plugs x Ventilation x Fire Extinguisher SCBA/SABA Goggles / Face Shield x Hot Work Permit x First Aid Kit x Signs/Barriers Apron / Welding Gloves Lock Out Equipment Harness / Fall Protection
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