These industrial plants are littered with highly flammable material. I'm not saying these are all accidents but they are certainly more susceptible to fires. Knowing the standard accident rates would clear everything up.
I don't have 15 years experience but have been kicked out of several plants for not obtaining a "hot work permit" prior to conducting work that could create any type of spark or even the illusion that a spark might be generated.
A hot work permit simply keeps track of any “hot work” done in the area. It’s an OSHA requirement for safety. It’s not because there is flammable stuff everywhere. Most food grade facilities are extremely clean and open, and any hot work that you may be doing may be producing metal shavings, grinding, slag, or small pieces of metal. Would you want that in your food, and if it was found in your food, wouldn’t it be nice to trace it back to the time when work was done in the area?
I do agree it is a massive CYA for liability but when your plants force a full time dedicate fire watch to your activities its not due to shavings and slurry run off.
These industrial plants are littered with highly flammable material. I'm not saying these are all accidents but they are certainly more susceptible to fires. Knowing the standard accident rates would clear everything up.
Please, do explain. I’m an engineer tech, I’ve worked in food grade facilities for around 15 years. What are you talking about?
I don't have 15 years experience but have been kicked out of several plants for not obtaining a "hot work permit" prior to conducting work that could create any type of spark or even the illusion that a spark might be generated.
A hot work permit simply keeps track of any “hot work” done in the area. It’s an OSHA requirement for safety. It’s not because there is flammable stuff everywhere. Most food grade facilities are extremely clean and open, and any hot work that you may be doing may be producing metal shavings, grinding, slag, or small pieces of metal. Would you want that in your food, and if it was found in your food, wouldn’t it be nice to trace it back to the time when work was done in the area?
I do agree it is a massive CYA for liability but when your plants force a full time dedicate fire watch to your activities its not due to shavings and slurry run off.