Week 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the responsibility pyramid for safety in industry?
A
1) Top Management 2) Process designers 3) Plant Managers 4) Operators
2
Q
List 5 causes of harm from chemicals.
A
Fire
Explosion
Poisoning’ by ingestion
Contaminating breathing zone
Displacing breathing zone
Cryogens (Cold burns, asphyxiation, pressure, flammability)
Reactive Chemicals (lead to one of the other hazards)
Radiation
3
Q
What happened caused the Texas refinery incident?
A
No communication between operators
Level indicator inappropriate
Level alarm faulty
Logbook poorly kept
