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Line Breaking

Line breaking is an extremely hazardous task that can cause chemical exposure and injuries due to the extreme pressure in lines. It is important that you know what safety guidelines you can follow to minimize your risk. Take this course to learn more! Ideal learners are any employees in an industrial work environment who manage, use or process chemicals, particularly those with hazardous chemical operations.

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Learning Objectives

Understand line breaking and its associated hazards.
Distinguish between routine and non-routine line breaking.

Identify different types of flanges.
Recall safety procedures for the line breaking process, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Removing the Blockage
4. Fire Erupts
5. A Risky Activity
6. Learning Objectives
2. What Is Line Breaking?
1. Activity: What Is Line Breaking?
2. Why Is It Dangerous?
3. Routine or Non-Routine?
4. Activity: Routine or Non-Routine
3. Flanges
1. Activity: Flanges
2. Why Flange Types Matters
3. Flange Markings
4. WARNING
5. Precautions
6. Types of Flanges
7. Activity: Types of Flanges and Plates
8. More Information

4. Line Breaking Safety
1. Minimum PPE
2. PPE: What to Consider
3. Activity: PPE
4. Before Line Breaking
5. Warnings and Permits
6. PPE and Emergency Procedures
7. Defensive Position
8. Cautions
9. Training
5. Conclusion
1. Summary