Closure of a production facility may involve equipment and processes that can pose significant safety hazards such as:
- Explosions and Fires
- High Pressure Lines and Equipment
- Struck-By/Caught-In/Caught-Between
- Vehicle Collisions
- Electrical and Other Hazardous Energy
- Falls
- Confined Space
The recognition and control of hazards is critical. The operator or any contractors working on a facility closure should have a safety program that:
- Includes a process, such as the Job Safety Analysis Process, to identify workplace hazards and solutions
- Develops and implements safe practices
- Supplies personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Includes hazard communications and a plan for safety training
