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Hazard
Residual pressure
Potential Consequence
Process release and injury
Persons at Risk
Maintenance crew
Existing Controls
Isolation and depressurization
Additional Controls
Field-verify zero pressure
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Valve Removal Risk Assessment
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Valve Removal Hazards & Controls
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Hazard
Heavy valve drop
Potential Consequence
Crushing injury
Persons at Risk
Maintenance and rigging personnel
Existing Controls
Suitable lifting method
Additional Controls
Support the valve before final connection is released
03
Hazard
Pinch points
Potential Consequence
Hand and finger injury
Persons at Risk
Maintenance personnel
Existing Controls
Controlled removal
Additional Controls
Use hands-free positioning methods where possible
04
Hazard
Residual pressure in valve
Potential Consequence
Sudden process release
Persons at Risk
Maintenance personnel
Existing Controls
Isolation and depressurization
Additional Controls
Verify zero pressure before loosening bolts
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Hazard
Heavy valve falling
Potential Consequence
Crushing or serious injury
Persons at Risk
Maintenance and rigging crew
Existing Controls
Lifting equipment and support
Additional Controls
Mechanically support the valve before removing final connections
06
Hazard
Release of pipe strain
Potential Consequence
Sudden movement or pinch injury
Persons at Risk
Maintenance workers
Existing Controls
Pipe support and alignment check
Additional Controls
Assess pipe strain before separating the valve
07
Hazard
Residual pressure in line during valve removal
Potential Consequence
Sudden release of pressurized fluid
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Isolate and drain the line and verify zero pressure before removal
08
Hazard
Uncontrolled movement of heavy valve during removal
Potential Consequence
Crushing, entrapment or dropped-object injury
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Support the valve with suitable lifting equipment before removing final connections
09
Hazard
Hazardous process residue remaining inside valve
Potential Consequence
Chemical or thermal exposure
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Verify draining, flushing and isolation before valve removal
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