Mechanical Isolations

Course Goal/Description

This awareness course provides an overview of industry best practice in relation to mechanical isolations, in accordance with HSG253:The safe isolation of plant and equipment.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Explain the importance of isolation
LO2 Describe the work control systems used to manage and control mechanical isolations
LO3 Describe the typical roles and responsibilities associated with mechanical isolations
LO4 Define key isolation terminology
LO5 Identify the key stages of mechanical isolation
LO6 Identify the hazards associated with implementing mechanical isolations
LO7 Explain the risk assessment requirements and how to select the appropriate isolation category or standard
LO8 Describe the different categories or standards of isolation and the different isolation methods
LO9 Describe the requirement for contingency plans
LO10 Describe the requirement for isolation 'variations'
LO11 Identify the planning, preparation and documentation requirements for mechanical isolations
LO12 Describe how mechanical isolations are implemented
LO13 Explain the draining, venting, purging and flushing requirements
LO14 Describe the requirement for proving isolation integrity and monitoring the effectiveness of mechanical isolations
LO15 Describe isolation security – lock out and tag out
LO16 Describe plant reinstatement requirements
LO17 Explain 'own isolations', 'boundary isolations' and 'extended isolations'
LO18 Identify the human factor issues associated with isolation failure