Trace Break Permit For Free

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.

What are some line break hazards? Flammable or combustible materials, oxidizing materials, corrosive materials, toxic materials, carcinogens, very cold materials, very hot materials, pressurized fluids and gases, steam, and strong vacuum.

During line breaks, employees must be trained to identify and understand the potential hazards involved such as dangerous gases, hot dusts, toxic atmosphere, steam, temperature, flammable or combustible liquids, and corrosives.

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.

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.

This permit applies to all situations where pipe-work requires opening up and where hazardous contents may leak or where residual deposits may be present.