Hazard Identification for Operators and Maintenance Workers Second Edition

Module One: Introduction to Hazards

• List the four steps in the hazard identification process
• Explain why doing the right thing is the first layer of protection toward preventing an incident from occurring
• Describe the physical and chemical properties and the installation or situation to consider when ranking hazards
• Discuss what hazards can do to people, equipment and the environment

Module Two: Physical Hazards

• Examine the hazards associated with physical and mechanical systems

Module Three: Process Hazards

• Recognize hazards at your site and get out of harm's way as soon as possible
• Identify process safety system failures to avoid catastrophic incidents
• Recognize the hazard marking on a shipping container and ensure that the material is properly stored to minimize the chances of a hazardous release
• Describe the importance of physically walking the piping circuits in a process plant
• Explain how some powdered materials can be very explosive if dispersed in the air and combined with an ignition source

Module Four: Human Behavior

• Explain some of the tangible issues that can effect human behavior in the workplace
• Identify outside influences that can contribute to one's behavior and lead to an error of omission
• List ways to improve human reliability and reduce human behavior-related hazards and associated incidents
• Describe how complacency can contribute to errors and the tendency to rely on experience when performing routine tasks

Module Five: Reactive Chemistry Hazards

• What is reactive chemistry and why is it important to understand?
• What is the difference between reactive chemistry and reactive chemicals?
• What is involved in a chemical screening?
• What is a runaway reaction and what are it's causes?
• What are some causes of reactive chemistry incidents?
• How can I manage reactive chemistry?
• What are some things I should look for in my operation?

Module Six: Fire and Explosion

• Describe fundamental fire and explosion principles
• Recognize and address conditions that could lead to fire or explosion
• Distinguish various types of fires and explosions and respond in a safe manner
• Identify some of the established safety practices for addressing fire and explosion concerns

Module Seven: Biohazards

• Explain the significance of direct and indirect contact with biohazards
• Recognize various types of biohazards
• Describe how to deal with biohazards when encountered in the workplace

Module Eight: Call to Action

• Identify different types of hazards and work situations and know what actions or layers of protection are necessary to avoid them
• Explain common documentation tools for describing potential hazards when completing tasks
• Describe how to take ownership of the work and follow the hazard identification process to respond to hazards in the workplace