Safe isolation of plant and equipment. 2nd edition

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 253

Health and Safety Executive, 2006
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets

Abstract

Supplies guidance in the area of general principles of safe process isolations. Describes how to isolate plant and equipment safely, and how to reduce the risk of releasing hazardous substances during intrusive activities including maintenance and sampling operations. Includes a methodology when selecting ‘baseline' process isolation standards and outlines preventive and risk reduction measures. Intended for use as a reference to assist duty holders to develop, review and enhance their own isolation standards and procedures.

History

This a web version of HSG253 (second edition, published 2006). This version has been adapted for online use from HSE's current printed version - produced March 2010. First published 1997.

ISBN

9780717661768

Subjects

  • Health and safety
  • Workplace equipment
  • Special subject areas
  • Mobile plant and other vehicles

Publisher History

The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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