Equipment Identification - Fundamental Intent

To identify and manage situations where incorrect Equipment Identification may pose significant hazards during performance any job or during any incident in plant areas. Such hazardous situations may result in fires or explosions that could result in personal injuries, property damage, community impacts, environmental impacts, or business impacts.   

Example activities that would require use of an Equipment Identification SWP: 

1.               Day-to-day plant operations

2.               Inter-process connection

3.               Line break activities

4.               Hot work activities

5.               Activities inside confined space

6.               Interlock or safety system bypassing activities

7.               Other Permit-to-Work (PTW) related activities                                              

8.               Unplanned release response

9.               Impact assessments after incidents

10.            Inspection Activities

11.            Maintenance Activities