Course Goal: To ensure that relevant personnel have a common and consistent approach to industry best practice in relation to SIRP operations
Learning Objectives:
Section 1: Introduction to Isolations
LO1 Explain the importance of safe isolations with respect to Integrity Management, particularly where activities could lead to potential major accident hazards or environmental spills
LO2 Identify the hazards associated with breaking containment and the importance of human factors in preventing loss of containment
LO3 Identify the key legislative requirements for isolation operations and the requirement to reduce risk to ALARP
LO4 Describe the roles and responsibilities of key personnel involved in isolation and de-isolation operations
Section 2: Isolation Standards and Planning
LO5 Explain the considerations that must be taken when planning isolation work
LO6 Identify the main methods of isolation and explain how to select the appropriate method of isolation
LO7 Explain the requirements for carrying out a risk assessment for non-compliant isolations
LO8 Describe the management of Long Term Isolations and redundant/mothballed equipment
Section 3 Isolation Implementation and Control
LO9 Explain how to ensure isolation security
LO10 Give an overview of the colours and symbols used for marking up isolations on P&IDs
LO11 Give an overview of the flange testing and tagging process for positive isolations and breaking containment
LO12 Explain the standards and process required for Personal Isolations
LO13 Describe the requirements for Sanction to Test
LO14 Give an example of how to test and monitor isolation integrity
Section 4: Preparation for Breaking Containment
LO15 Identify the precautions to be taken when breaking containment
LO16 Describe the requirements for draining and venting
LO17 Give an overview of cleaning and gas-freeing methods
LO18 Describe the importance of knowing the UELs and LELs of relevant gases
Section 5: Plant Reinstatement and Leak Testing
LO19 Explain the requirements for the de-isolation of plant and equipment, including leak testing
LO20 Explain how to select the correct leak test pressure, including pipework specification change identification and pressure relief requirements
LO21 Give an overview of different types of leak tests and identify when they may be used
LO22 Identify the steps required for the depressurising and return of plant to service
LO23 Explain the process of carrying out post-test integrity checks