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Line Opening - Fundamental Intent

Last updated February 19, 2021 | Element: Fundamental Intent

To identify and manage loss of containment of hazardous materials during activities that require opening process lines or process equipment that could result in personal injuries, property damage, community impacts, environmental impacts, or business impacts.

Examples activities that would require use of a Line/Equipment Opening SWP:

  1. Removing process pump for maintenance activities
  2. Replacing a pump seal or packing
  3. Replacing a valve
  4. Replacing process instrumentation
  5. Replacing process piping
  6. Modifying process piping
  7. Opening equipment for cleaning
  8. Opening equipment for inspection
  9. Removing process instrumentation for shop calibration
  10. Installing isolation blinds
  11. Installing new piece of equipment
  12. Replacing valve packing
  13. Replacing agitator seal or packing
  14. Removing pressure relief device for maintenance
  15. Replacing gaskets in piping and equipment
  16. Unplugging lines
  17. Removing a blind flange on the end of a line