Safe Handling of Light Ends
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this program, you will learn the physical properties of gaseous hydrocarbons that create hazards, and the special handling and safety procedures that are required.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe the characteristics and behavior of light ends.
- Define flammability, flammable range, and vapor pressure.
- Describe the characteristics of low viscosity leaks.
- Describe how leaks to the atmosphere create fire hazards and breathing dangers.
- Identify the hazards associated with enclosed spaces and leaking gases.
- Describe the effect of expansion and compression of light end gases, including the light end explosion hazard.
- Describe the effect of cooling during light end vaporization, including the light end freezing hazard.
- Define toxicity and describe the hazards related to poisoning and suffocation from light ends.
- Describe why it is necessary to purge and blind vessels before entering.
- Describe the hazards associated with working in a process area.
- Identify proper ways to store light ends.
- Identify how to assess the condition of shipping containers.
- Identify the equipment used in sampling.
