Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 105
Health and Safety Program Manual
Teamwrkx
Construction, Inc.
Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Explosive Atmosphere Safety
Reference: A-3
Where the risk cannot be eliminated, The Company requires control measures to be applied in the following
priority order:
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reduce the quantity of dangerous substances to a minimum
avoid or minimize releases of dangerous substances
control releases of dangerous substances at source
prevent the formation of an explosive atmosphere
collect, contain, and remove any releases to a safe place (for example, through ventilation)
avoid ignition sources
avoid adverse conditions (for example, exceeding the limits of temperature or control settings)
that could lead to danger
keep incompatible substances apart
These control measures should be consistent with the risk assessment and appropriate to the nature of the
activity or operation. The contents of pipes, containers, etc. must be identifiable to alert workers and others to
the presence of dangerous substances.
Mitigation
In addition to control measures The Company requires mitigation measures are in place. These measures should
be consistent with the risk assessment and appropriate to the nature of the activity or operation and include:
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reducing the number of workers exposed to the risk
providing workplace that is explosion resistant
providing workplace that is corrosion resistant
providing explosion suppression or explosion relief equipment
taking measures to control or minimize the spread of fires or explosions
providing appropriate personal protective equipment
Preparing Emergency Plans and Procedures
Arrangements must be in place prior to the start of work to respond to accidents, incidents and emergencies
involving dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres. These plans and procedures should cover safety
drills and suitable communication and warning systems and should be in proportion to the risks. If an emergency
occurs, workers tasked with carrying out repairs or other necessary work must be provided with the appropriate
equipment to allow them to carry out this work safely.
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