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446 Inspection Safety Procedures (1994)

2-day lecture course
1.5 CEUs

Course Description
This course presents safety procedures for inspecting and evaluating air pollution control systems. Practical techniques are described to aid plant operations personnel and regulatory agency inspectors in minimizing health and safety hazards. Emphasis is placed on the early recognition and avoidance of problems. Unique combinations of hazards found around air pollution control systems are presented. The use of personal protection equipment is discussed. This course is intended to supplement general industrial hygiene and safety procedures which should be followed by all personnel engaged in field work.

Major topics

• Inhalation hazards
• Burn hazards
• Electrical shock hazards
• Explosion and fire hazards
• Proper ladder climbing techniques
• Hazards involved in walking on elevated surfaces
• Ground level walking hazards
• Eye hazards
• Heat and cold stress
• Confined space entry
• Use of portable inspection instruments
• Elements of a good safety program

Desired Background
Completion of Courses SI:445 and SI:446 or comparable work experience with air pollution control equipment.