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N AME : H ERIBERTO V ALENTIN D ATE : PTEC 110 – Lesson 6 Exercises Exercise #1 Anatomy of a disaster: Explosion at BP refinery Instructions: Go to the Chemical Safety Board website (csb.gov), and view the video: Anatomy of a Disaster . Answer the following questions: 1. List three things that could have been done to prevent this accident from occurring Replace faulty sensors and equipment. So it can make the proper readings and trigger alarms when malfunctions happen. Prioritize safety over profitable margins/production. Making sure everyone has proper training and proper PPE and plant operations is safe before heading out. Communications between staff. Have meetings before , mid shift, and every shift before leaving. Update next shift coming before exiting the facility. Regardless if someones late or off due to being tired.
2. Describe the dangers of having non-essential personnel working so close to refinery equipment Don't have proper training to operate and identify hazards of being around the unit. Not wearing up to code proper PPE to protect themselves from hazardous material. Which can lead to many life risk/threatening issues. Not being involved in the daily start of meetings. To provide the risk and dangers of working in the unit. Having non-essential personnel working in close proximity to refinery equipment can pose significant dangers due to the inherent risks associated with the refining industry. Refineries deal with highly flammable and hazardous substances, and strict safety protocols are essential to prevent accidents and protect personnel. To mitigate these dangers, refineries must strictly adhere to safety regulations, provide comprehensive training for all personnel, establish clear access controls, and enforce safety protocols to ensure that only essential personnel with the proper training and PPE are allowed in close proximity to refinery equipment.
Exercise #2: Texas City Exercise Instructions: Assume the identity of one of the characters below. Read the article on the Texas City explosion on the next page, and answer the questions below as your character would. Characters: George Sanders Mary Hunter Jewel Robinson Wiletta Mayes Robinson Ceary Johnson Georgybel LeGendre Frank Simpson Marie McGrory Where were you when the explosion occurred? I was at the break room grabbing a snack and a cup of coffee. What were you wearing? Casual work attire. Pants , shirt and tie. Where do you work/what do you do? I'm a facilities manager How did you respond to the explosion? The explosion blasted me off my feet , flew towards the wall . What did you think was happening? Based on the severity of the impact, sound and powerful blast. I can only assume it was an explosion. How did you feel? Shocked, surprised, worried How did this impact your life? Always be alert. Never take life for granted. Psychologically traumatized. Knowing anything can pop off at any given moment. Adapted from CAPT Web-based Course Facilitator Guide
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