CODE T044 DURATION 90mins LANGUAGE English UK EXPIRY Never Expires Level Awareness Target audience All relevant personnel. Course Goal/Description This awareness course provides an overview of industry best practice in relation to mechanical isolations, in accordance with HSG253:The safe isolation of plant and equipment. Learning Objectives LO1 Explain the importance of isolationLO2 Describe the work control systems used to manage and control mechanical isolationsLO3 Describe the typical roles and responsibilities associated with mechanical isolationsLO4 Define key isolation terminologyLO5 Identify the key stages of mechanical isolationLO6 Identify the hazards associated with implementing mechanical isolationsLO7 Explain the risk assessment requirements and how to select the appropriate isolation category or standardLO8 Describe the different categories or standards of isolation and the different isolation methodsLO9 Describe the requirement for contingency plansLO10 Describe the requirement for isolation 'variations'LO11 Identify the planning, preparation and documentation requirements for mechanical isolationsLO12 Describe how mechanical isolations are implementedLO13 Explain the draining, venting, purging and flushing requirementsLO14 Describe the requirement for proving isolation integrity and monitoring the effectiveness of mechanical isolationsLO15 Describe isolation security – lock out and tag outLO16 Describe plant reinstatement requirementsLO17 Explain 'own isolations', 'boundary isolations' and 'extended isolations'LO18 Identify the human factor issues associated with isolation failure
