- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- Piping
In this case, failure to recognize a run of tubing still maintaining pressure could have been avoided if such information was provided in a safety briefing. Knowledge of any job is the utmost importance in promoting and maintaining a safe working environment.
Facilities should Issue instructions to appropriate personnel to establish the standard practice for hydrostatic & pneumatic pressure testing.
The set up configuration of a tubing/piping run for a hydrostatic pressure test must be carefully reviewed to ensure that means are provided to immediately shutoff pressure and safely and completely relieve pressure. Under no circumstances should a Swagelok fitting or any other fitting be used as a vent valve. Equipment should be utilized for its intended purpose only.
Key:
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire