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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 one safe work practice that both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mention in their process safety standards, yet these agencies provide no guidance on what a line break process should look like.

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.

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.

Anytime you can be exposed to the contents of a pipe, vessel, or tank it should be treated as a line break. This can be a very hazardous task, but if you follow some key safety rules and procedures this work can all be done safely.

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.

Workers can be seriously injured or killed if they fail to use a safe line break procedure. A line break is to be used for the initial opening of a process system (temporary or permanent) or equipment other than by designed access. A designed access may be a sample port, tank lid or inspections doors/panels.