Safe Isolation & Reinstatement of Plant Training

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Explain how to ensure isolation security

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

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

• Explain the standards and process required for Personal Isolations

• Describe the requirements for Sanction to Test

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

• Identify the precautions to be taken when breaking containment

• Describe the requirements for draining and venting

• Give an overview of cleaning and gas-freeing methods

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

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

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

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

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

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

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size - none

• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones