Line Up Break Permit For Free

1. PURPOSE. To protect employees from injury caused by the unexpected release of hazardous materials while opening or disconnecting process piping or equipment that cannot be verified as cleared and/or depressurized.

Line breaking means the intentional opening of a pipe, line, or duct that is or has been carrying flammable, corrosive, or toxic material, an inert gas, or any fluid at a volume, pressure, or temperature capable of causing injury.

Line breaking is the intentional opening of a pipe, line, or duct that contains or has contained material capable of causing injury. OSHA requires that all members of a line breaking team understand the hazards related to the material and equipment involved.

Overview. First Break is First break is the act of breaking the integrity of process piping or equipment that may contain toxic or hazardous products. It is a planned loss of containment where there is potential for trapped pressure, or exposure to a toxic commodity or unknown material.

The permit covers any work necessary to facilitate the line been broken e.g. pressure-relief, valve-closures, flushing, block & bleed, venting, electrical isolation, alarm circuit break. A suitable protective face-shield and gloves may need to be worn when breaking line e.g. pressure etc. GENERAL INFORMATION.

Line breaking is the intentional opening of a pipe, line, or duct that contains or has contained material capable of causing injury. OSHA requires that all members of a line breaking team understand the hazards related to the material and equipment involved.