Process Isolations
Learn why process isolations are required, the main isolation methods, and the steps needed to prevent hazardous releases of energy, pressure, or substances during maintenance and operational activities.
Overview
This course emphasises that the purpose of Process Isolations is to prevent harm to personnel, plant and the environment from the unintended or unplanned release of energy and/or hazardous products from systems during service or maintenance activities.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for operations, maintenance, HSE, and supervisory personnel involved in work on process systems.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of a process isolation
- Identify the main reasons for isolating
- Describe what a process isolation is
- Describe key terminology used in the isolation process
- Identify the central roles and responsibilities involved in isolations
- Identify the fundamental stages of process isolation
- Describe the different process isolation methods
- Identify the different types of isolation security
- Describe isolation monitoring
- Identify examples of human errors in the isolation process
- Identify examples of isolation controls
- Describe the training requirements for workers involved in isolations
- Describe the compliance and auditing required for the isolation process
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Purpose of process isolation
- Hazards controlled by isolations
- Isolation methods and arrangements
- Isolation planning and documentation
- Verification and reinstatement
- Roles and responsibilities
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions during the course. The course includes 30 questions.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.