Safe Isolation and Reinstatement of Plant (Brazilian Portuguese)

Course Goal: To ensure that relevant personnel have a common and consistent approach to industry best practice in relation to SIRP operations

Learning Objectives:

Section 1: Introduction to Isolations 

LO1  Explain the importance of safe isolations with respect to Integrity Management, particularly where activities could lead to potential major accident hazards or environmental spills

LO2 Identify the hazards associated with breaking containment and the importance of human factors in preventing loss of containment 

LO3 Identify the key legislative requirements for isolation operations and the requirement to reduce risk to ALARP

LO4 Describe the roles and responsibilities of key personnel involved in isolation and de-isolation operations 

Section 2: Isolation Standards and Planning 

LO5 Explain the considerations that must be taken when planning isolation work

LO6 Identify the main methods of isolation and explain how to select the appropriate method of isolation

LO7 Explain the requirements for carrying out a risk assessment for non-compliant isolations

LO8 Describe the management of Long Term Isolations and redundant/mothballed equipment

Section 3 Isolation Implementation and Control 

LO9 Explain how to ensure isolation security

LO10 Give an overview of the colours and symbols used for marking up isolations on P&IDs

LO11 Give an overview of the flange testing and tagging process for positive isolations and breaking containment

LO12 Explain the standards and process required for Personal Isolations

LO13 Describe the requirements for Sanction to Test 

LO14 Give an example of how to test and monitor isolation integrity

Section 4: Preparation for Breaking Containment

LO15 Identify the precautions to be taken when breaking containment

LO16 Describe the requirements for draining and venting 

LO17 Give an overview of cleaning and gas-freeing methods

LO18 Describe the importance of knowing the UELs and LELs of relevant gases

Section 5: Plant Reinstatement and Leak Testing

LO19 Explain the requirements for the de-isolation of plant and equipment, including leak testing

LO20 Explain how to select the correct leak test pressure, including pipework specification change identification and pressure relief requirements 

LO21 Give an overview of different types of leak tests and identify when they may be used

LO22 Identify the steps required for the depressurising and return of plant to service

LO23 Explain the process of carrying out post-test integrity checks