PROCESS ISOLATION

PROCESS ISOLATION DEFINITION

Physical Barrier such as valves, spades, spectacle blinds which maintain

depressurised, gas free and opened to atmosphere the section of the
processing equipment on which an operation or work has to be carried out.

The full Process Isolation Permit system is managed by using a Process

Isolation certificate which will be attached to the Main Work Permit.

Any isolation of the process requires a certificate of isolation duly signed.

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 1. OBJECTIVES

The objective of process isolation is to provide a safe environment for

performing:

• Repair or replacement operations on process facilities

• Maintenance
• Inspection/vessel entry
• Construction works

Any isolation of the process shall follow the principles of the Permit To Work
system specified in CR EP HSE 036. Short Permits are allowed.

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3. KEY PRINCIPLES – PROCESS ISOLATION TYPES

The proper process isolation is defined by the works to be performed and can
be any of the following types:
• Single Isolation
• Double Isolation Isolation by Valves
• Double Block and Bleed Isolation
• Spading, spectacle blind
• Physical Disconnection
Positive Isolation

The proper process isolation is defined by the works to be performed.

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3. KEY PRINCIPLES – DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ISOLATION BY
VALVES AND POSITIVE ISOLATION

Isolation by valves are not always dependable as they are likely to pass as
the pressure builds up. Integrity of the valves therefore needs to be checked
before isolation( Leak test)

Hotwork activities, vessel entry,long term isolations etc. should never be taken
up with isolations carried out only with valves

Positive Isolation can be done by :

Installing a spade or a blind in the line.

Removing a spool in a pipeline and installing blinds on the process

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3. KEY PRINCIPLES – PROCESS ISOLATION BY VALVES

Single valve Double block Double block & bleed

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3. KEY PRINCIPLES – PROCESS ISOLATION BY VALVES

Valve Isolations are never full proof; Integrity tests to be done(leak test)

Ball valves are highly suitable for isolation

Gate valves, plug valves are also suitable for isolation

Butterfly valves, globe valves are not suitable for isolation

All valves which are parts of isolation plan are locked and tagged

On actuated valve, power/Inst. air/control supply is disconnected

The integrity of the process isolation shall be proved

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 3. KEY PRINCIPLES – PROCESS ISOLATION BY VALVES

Single Valve Isolation

Limited for:
• 1 shift job or 12 hrs
• Low Pressure units containing non toxic fluids

Forbidden for:
• High Pressure isolations
• Vessel entry
• Flammable area or toxic fluids

Note 1: >70 barg Note 6: Risk Assessment mandatory. Only for Spading for max.1 shift & non toxic fluids

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 3. KEY PRINCIPLES – PROCESS ISOLATION BY VALVES

Double Block Isolation

Limited for:
• Spading in non flammable area.
• 1 shift job or 12hrs in case High Pressure isolations.

Forbidden for:
• Long-term isolations.
• Vessel entry.
• Hot works with naked flame or in flammable area.

Note 1: >70 barg Note 4: Only Spading & Maximum 1 shift Note 5: Only for Spading

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 3. KEY PRINCIPLES – PROCESS ISOLATION BY VALVES

Double block and bleed Isolation

Limited for:
• Spading in non flammable area.
• 2 shift jobs or 24hrs in case Hot work- non naked flame
• 7 days in case of High Pressure isolations.
Forbidden for:
• Long-term isolations.
• Vessel entry.
• Hot works with naked flame.

Note 1: >70 barg Note 2: Maximum 2 shifts or 24 hrs Note 3: Maximum 7 days

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3. KEY PRINCIPLES – POSITIVE ISOLATION

Physically
disconnecting a
Installing section of pipe work
suitably-rated and fitting suitably-
Spade installation spectacle blinds rated blinds
(same rating as of the
line)
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 3. KEY PRINCIPLES – POSITIVE ISOLATION

Positive Isolation: Spade and Spectacle Blind

Applicable for:
• Long term isolation with all kind of fluids.
• Vessel entry.
• All kind of hot works with naked flame when physical
disconnection is not practical.

Note 1: >70 barg

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 3. KEY PRINCIPLES – POSITIVE ISOLATION

Positive Isolation: Spade and Spectacle Blind

• Rating of Spade or Blind is consistent with the rating of the flange.

• Proper rating is stamped on the handle of a spade.
• Before inserting a spade or spectacle blind, the line must be depressurized and new
gaskets used
• NEVER turn a spectacle blind unless you are sure of isolation u/s
• All spades must be labeled and recorded in specific blind/spade list

Use of certified spade is imperative

Never use a spade if you are not sure of it’s rating

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 3. KEY PRINCIPLES – POSITIVE ISOLATION

Positive Isolation: Physical disconnection

Piece of pipe is removed from the piping & Blind Flange is put in place on the live side.

Applicable for:
• Long term isolation with all kind of fluids.
• Vessel entry
• All kind of hot works.

Note 1: >70 barg

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5. DE-ISOLATION HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

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 5. ISOLATION HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

• Ensure equipment is completely isolated, depressurized, inerted, empty and

without any additional hazard

• Before opening the flanges, assess the potential risks and arrange for the proper
compensatory measures

• If required, provide for fire fighting equipment

• In case of isolations that are connected to several work permits, a dedicated

system is implemented so that the removal of one lock does not authorize the
possibility of removal of all of them (during de-isolation)

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 5. DE-ISOLATION HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

• Ensure that temporary equipments are removed

• Vents and drains are fully closed and the pipe work plugged or capped prior to the
reinstatement of isolation valves

• All the vents and the others line of draining which were opened during the
intervention should be checked

• Exhaustive isolation checklist should be developed and associated with the

procedure for restart

• Leak test should be done before starting up

A leak test of the system, before starting up, shall be done

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 6-PROCESS ISOLATION FORM

Akpo PROCESS ISOLATION CERTIFICATE PIC n°__________

Project
This Certificate is NOT established in conjunction with a Main Work Permit
This Certificate is established in conjunction with Main Work Permit N° :
and in addition of previous precautions, terms and conditions requirements

Date To be completed by Performing Authority

Nature of the Work to be performed:

REQUEST
REQUEST Equipment to be isolated:

Location: Installation: Tag number:

PERFORMING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the above equipment.

Name: Signature: Date:

To be completed by Operating Authority

PROCESS ISOLATION PREPARATION

Process / Mechanical / Instrument Isolation Preparation :

Valve isolation Procedure Valve list

Spading P&ID mark-up Spading list

OPERATING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the equipment as described above.
Name: Signature: Date:

AUTHORISATION I hereby authorize the isolation of the equipment as described above.

Name: Signature: Date:

OPERATING AUTHORITY

ISOLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been put in place on the equipment detailed in
the request and that works can start safely.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

COMPLETION of WORKS I hereby declare that works carried out under the Main Permit has been completed and that all
persons under my charge have been withdrawn and instructed that it is no longer safe to work on
the plant specified above and that all equipment and tools have been removed.
Name: Signature: Date:
PERFORMING AUTHORITY

AUTHORISATION FOR DE-ISOLATION I hereby declare that I have checked the site and authorize the re-instatement of the equipment
detailed in the request.
Name: Signature: Date:
OPERATING AUTHORITY

DE-ISOLATION I hereby declare that the equipment detailed in the request has been re-instated and that all
isolation tags have been removed.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

CANCELLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been removed from the equipment detailed in
the request and this certificate is cancelled.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

Distribution White copy: Work location Yellow copy: Operating Authority Blue copy: Display board (control room, …) Pink
copy : HSE Authority

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 6-PROCESS ISOLATION FORM

Akpo PROCESS ISOLATION CERTIFICATE PIC n°__________

Project
This Certificate is NOT established in conjunction with a Main Work Permit
This Certificate is established in conjunction with Main Work Permit N° :
and in addition of previous precautions, terms and conditions requirements

Date To be completed by Performing Authority

Nature of the Work to be performed:

REQUEST
Equipment to be isolated:

Location: Installation: Tag number:

PERFORMING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the above equipment.

Name: Signature: Date:

To be completed by Operating Authority

PROCESS ISOLATION PREPARATION

Process / Mechanical / Instrument Isolation Preparation :

PREPARATION
Valve isolation Procedure Valve list

Spading P&ID mark-up Spading list

OPERATING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the equipment as described above.
Name: Signature: Date:

AUTHORISATION I hereby authorize the isolation of the equipment as described above.

Name: Signature: Date:

OPERATING AUTHORITY

ISOLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been put in place on the equipment detailed in
the request and that works can start safely.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

COMPLETION of WORKS I hereby declare that works carried out under the Main Permit has been completed and that all
persons under my charge have been withdrawn and instructed that it is no longer safe to work on
the plant specified above and that all equipment and tools have been removed.
Name: Signature: Date:
PERFORMING AUTHORITY

AUTHORISATION FOR DE-ISOLATION I hereby declare that I have checked the site and authorize the re-instatement of the equipment
detailed in the request.
Name: Signature: Date:
OPERATING AUTHORITY

DE-ISOLATION I hereby declare that the equipment detailed in the request has been re-instated and that all
isolation tags have been removed.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

CANCELLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been removed from the equipment detailed in
the request and this certificate is cancelled.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

Distribution White copy: Work location Yellow copy: Operating Authority Blue copy: Display board (control room, …) Pink
copy : HSE Authority

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 6-PROCESS ISOLATION FORM

Akpo PROCESS ISOLATION CERTIFICATE PIC n°__________

Project
This Certificate is NOT established in conjunction with a Main Work Permit
This Certificate is established in conjunction with Main Work Permit N° :
and in addition of previous precautions, terms and conditions requirements

Date To be completed by Performing Authority

Nature of the Work to be performed:

REQUEST
Equipment to be isolated:

Location: Installation: Tag number:

PERFORMING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the above equipment.

Name: Signature: Date:

To be completed by Operating Authority

PROCESS ISOLATION PREPARATION

Process / Mechanical / Instrument Isolation Preparation :

Valve isolation Procedure Valve list

Spading P&ID mark-up Spading list

OPERATING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the equipment as described above.
Name: Signature: Date:

AUTHORISATION I hereby authorize the isolation of the equipment as described above.

AUTHORISATION OPERATING AUTHORITY

Name: Signature: Date:

ISOLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been put in place on the equipment detailed in
the request and that works can start safely.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

COMPLETION of WORKS I hereby declare that works carried out under the Main Permit has been completed and that all
persons under my charge have been withdrawn and instructed that it is no longer safe to work on
the plant specified above and that all equipment and tools have been removed.
Name: Signature: Date:
PERFORMING AUTHORITY

AUTHORISATION FOR DE-ISOLATION I hereby declare that I have checked the site and authorize the re-instatement of the equipment
detailed in the request.
Name: Signature: Date:
OPERATING AUTHORITY

DE-ISOLATION I hereby declare that the equipment detailed in the request has been re-instated and that all
isolation tags have been removed.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

CANCELLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been removed from the equipment detailed in
the request and this certificate is cancelled.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

Distribution White copy: Work location Yellow copy: Operating Authority Blue copy: Display board (control room, …) Pink
copy : HSE Authority

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 6-PROCESS ISOLATION FORM

Akpo PROCESS ISOLATION CERTIFICATE PIC n°__________

Project
This Certificate is NOT established in conjunction with a Main Work Permit
This Certificate is established in conjunction with Main Work Permit N° :
and in addition of previous precautions, terms and conditions requirements

Date To be completed by Performing Authority

Nature of the Work to be performed:

REQUEST
Equipment to be isolated:

Location: Installation: Tag number:

PERFORMING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the above equipment.

Name: Signature: Date:

To be completed by Operating Authority

PROCESS ISOLATION PREPARATION

Process / Mechanical / Instrument Isolation Preparation :

Valve isolation Procedure Valve list

Spading P&ID mark-up Spading list

OPERATING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the equipment as described above.
Name: Signature: Date:

AUTHORISATION I hereby authorize the isolation of the equipment as described above.

Name: Signature: Date:

OPERATING AUTHORITY

ISOLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been put in place on the equipment detailed in
the request and that works can start safely.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

COMPLETION of WORKS I hereby declare that works carried out under the Main Permit has been completed and that all
persons under my charge have been withdrawn and instructed that it is no longer safe to work on
the plant specified above and that all equipment and tools have been removed.

ISOLATION PERFORMING AUTHORITY

AUTHORISATION FOR DE-ISOLATION

Name: Signature: Date:

I hereby declare that I have checked the site and authorize the re-instatement of the equipment
detailed in the request.
Name: Signature: Date:
OPERATING AUTHORITY

DE-ISOLATION I hereby declare that the equipment detailed in the request has been re-instated and that all
isolation tags have been removed.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

CANCELLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been removed from the equipment detailed in
the request and this certificate is cancelled.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

Distribution White copy: Work location Yellow copy: Operating Authority Blue copy: Display board (control room, …) Pink
copy : HSE Authority

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 6-PROCESS ISOLATION FORM

Akpo PROCESS ISOLATION CERTIFICATE PIC n°__________

Project
This Certificate is NOT established in conjunction with a Main Work Permit
This Certificate is established in conjunction with Main Work Permit N° :
and in addition of previous precautions, terms and conditions requirements

Date To be completed by Performing Authority

Nature of the Work to be performed:

REQUEST
Equipment to be isolated:

Location: Installation: Tag number:

PERFORMING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the above equipment.

Name: Signature: Date:

To be completed by Operating Authority

PROCESS ISOLATION PREPARATION

Process / Mechanical / Instrument Isolation Preparation :

Valve isolation Procedure Valve list

Spading P&ID mark-up Spading list

OPERATING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the equipment as described above.
Name: Signature: Date:

AUTHORISATION I hereby authorize the isolation of the equipment as described above.

Name: Signature: Date:

OPERATING AUTHORITY

ISOLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been put in place on the equipment detailed in
the request and that works can start safely.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

COMPLETION of WORKS I hereby declare that works carried out under the Main Permit has been completed and that all
persons under my charge have been withdrawn and instructed that it is no longer safe to work on
the plant specified above and that all equipment and tools have been removed.
Name: Signature: Date:
PERFORMING AUTHORITY

AUTHORISATION FOR DE-ISOLATION I hereby declare that I have checked the site and authorize the re-instatement of the equipment
detailed in the request.
Name: Signature: Date:
OPERATING AUTHORITY

DE-ISOLATION I hereby declare that the equipment detailed in the request has been re-instated and that all
isolation tags have been removed.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

DE-ISOLATION CANCELLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been removed from the equipment detailed in
the request and this certificate is cancelled.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

Distribution White copy: Work location Yellow copy: Operating Authority Blue copy: Display board (control room, …) Pink
copy : HSE Authority

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 REQUEST

Akpo PROCESS ISOLATION CERTIFICATE PIC n° 125364

Project
This Certificate is NOT established in conjunction with a Main Work Permit
This Certificate is established in conjunction with Main Work Permit N° :
and in addition of previous precautions, terms and conditions requirements

Date To be completed by Performing Authority

Nature of the Work to be performed:

REQUEST

Equipment to be isolated:

Location: Installation: Tag number:

PERFORMING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the above equipment.

Name: Signature: Date:

The
Describe
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 PREPARATION
To be completed by Operating Authority
PROCESS ISOLATION PREPARATION

Process / Mechanical / Instrument Isolation Preparation :

Valve isolation Procedure Valve list

Spading P&ID mark-up Spading list

OPERATING AUTHORITY I hereby request the isolation of the equipment as described above.
Name: Signature: Date:

The Operating Authority or its representative prepares the

Process Isolation
The Operating Authority then signs the PREPARATION that is
attached to the Main Work Permit (48h in advance)
He precise what kind of Isolation is needed and join all necessary
documents

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND TOOLS – SPADING PLAN

Akpo SPADING PLAN DESCRIPTION SP n°____________

Project
This Spading Plan is validated in conjunction with Main Work Permit N°: and in addition of previous precautions,
terms and conditions requirements of
and / or Process Isolation Certificate N°: these two documents
PREPARATION OPERATING AUTHORITY Name: Signature: Date: Time:

Spade Spade SPADE INSTALLATION SPADE REMOVAL

N˚ P&ID Line Number Spade location Spade size Comments
number rating
Date Time Name Position Signature Date Time Name Position Signature

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

APPROVAL PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Name: Signature: Date: Time:

IMPLEMENTATION AREA OPERATOR Name: Signature: Date: Time:

REMOVAL AREA OPERATOR Name: Signature: Date: Time:

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND TOOLS – VALVE ISOLATION PLAN

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 AUTHORISATION

AUTHORISATION I hereby authorize the isolation of the equipment as described above.

Name: Signature: Date:

OPERATING AUTHORITY

The Operating Authority, during the Work permit meeting, signs the
Process Isolation Authorisation

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 ISOLATION
ISOLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been put in place on the equipment detailed in
the request and that works can start safely.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

The Area Operator (or contractor) carries out the Isolation

according to the Isolation Preparation informations.
He put the correct tags and warnings signs.
He signs the Process Isolation Permit form to enable the
opening of the Main Work Permit by the Operating Authority
Rep.

OML-58
The Operating Authority signs the Process Isolation Certificate
indicating the equipment has been isolated.

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 FORMS CIRCULATION

The three coloured

copies are split to Operating
their respective Authority
destination with Work
Akpo Site Project
PROCESS ISOLATION CERTIFICATE PIC n°__________
This Certificate is NOT established in conjunction with a Main Work Permit

their respective
This Certificate is established in conjunction with Main Work Permit N° :
and in addition of previous precautions, terms and conditions requirements

Date To be completed by Performing Authority

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Nature of the Work to be performed:

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Location: Installation: Tag number:

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Name: Signature: Date:

To be completed by Operating Authority

carried out by the Area PREPARATION

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Spading P&ID mark-up Spading list

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Name:
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I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been put in place on the equipment detailed in
the request and that works can start safely.
Name:
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AREA
AREA OPERATOR
OPERATOR

COMPLETION of WORKS I hereby declare that works carried out under the Main Permit has been completed and that all
persons under my charge have been withdrawn and instructed that it is no longer safe to work on
the
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plant specified
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CANCELLATION II hereby
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Room

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 DE-ISOLATION
COMPLETION of WORKS I hereby declare that works carried out under the Main Permit has been completed and that all
persons under my charge have been withdrawn and instructed that it is no longer safe to work on
the plant specified above and that all equipment and tools have been removed.
Name: Signature: Date:
PERFORMING AUTHORITY

AUTHORISATION FOR DE-ISOLATION I hereby declare that I have checked the site and authorize the re-instatement of the equipment
detailed in the request.
Name: Signature: Date:
OPERATING AUTHORITY

DE-ISOLATION I hereby declare that the equipment detailed in the request has been re-instated and that all
isolation tags have been removed.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

CANCELLATION I hereby declare that all isolations and tags have been removed from the equipment detailed in
the request and this certificate is cancelled.
Name: Signature: Date:
AREA OPERATOR

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OML-58
The Performing Authority signs the Process Isolation Certificate indicating the
equipment has been re-instated and that all tags have been removed.

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 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND TOOLS

• Isolation Permit

• Marked Up P&ID

• Isolation Procedure

• Spading Plan

• Valve Isolation Plan

• Job Risk Analysis

• Isolation Tags and Pro lock

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ISOLATION TAGS

Tagging

The isolation will be tagged to warn others of the isolation, to identify the
status of the isolation and to give details on the recording of isolation

Tag indicates:
• Isolation certificate number.

• Permit To Work number.

• Reference number of isolation in spade list.

All process isolation barriers shall be “locked”, “listed” and “tagged”

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ISOLATION TAGS

Pro-Lock: Pro-Lock:
Closed Valve Opened Valve

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ISOLATION TAGS

Optional use of Padlock

OPS/EXP/MET – Isolation Training 36

EXAMPLE OF PROCESS ISOLATION TAGGING SDV panel

Manual
valve
closed

Rule 6 : Process isolation of equipment shall include isolation of control

lines (420 mA, 3-15 psi,…) and power
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PROCESS ISOLATION CHECKLIST

OPS/EXP/MET – Isolation Training 38

 THANK YOU for your attention

OPS/EXP/MET – Isolation Training 39