NW Sulfuric Jsha

TASK: OPEN/CLOSE PRODUCT ACID VALVE .......................................................................................................................................................................................
5
TASK: DIP IPA AND FINAL PUMP TANKS ...............................................................................................................................................................................................6
TASK: CATCH ACID SAMPLES AT PUMP TANKS................................................................................................................................................................................7
TASK: FILL PUMP TANKS WITH ACID ( AFTER T/A ) ...........................................................................................................................................................................8
TASK: TRANSFER ACID FROM ONE PLANT TO ANOTHER. ...............................................................................................................................................................9
TASK: DRAIN ACID SEAL LEG..................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
TASK: START UP ACID CIRCULATING PUMPS. ...................................................................................................................................................................................11
TASK: SHUT DOWN ACID CIRCULATION PUMPS. ..............................................................................................................................................................................12
TASK: ADJUST ACID FLOW OVER TOWERS.........................................................................................................................................................................................13
TASK: STICK TEST ON TOWERS...............................................................................................................................................................................................................15
TASK: PUMP OUT CIL COOLERS. (ACID SIDE).....................................................................................................................................................................................16
TASK: DRAIN CIL COOLERS (WATER SIDE). ........................................................................................................................................................................................17
TASK: BACK FLUSH CIL COOLERS(WATER SIDE). ............................................................................................................................................................................18
TASK: CAUSTIC WASH ACID TOWER. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................19
TASK: BYPASS DILUTION TANK..............................................................................................................................................................................................................20
TASK: VALVE IN BOILER SIGHT GLASSES. ..........................................................................................................................................................................................21
TASK: VALVE OUT BOILER SIGHT GLASSES. ......................................................................................................................................................................................22
TASK: BLOW BOILERS DOWN MANUALLY. .........................................................................................................................................................................................23
TASK: DEPRESSURE AND DRAIN BOILERS. ..........................................................................................................................................................................................24
TASK: CHECK BOILER LEVEL TRIP(PLANT SHUTDOWN)...............................................................................................................................................................25
TASK: PUT OA SUPERHEATER IN SERVICE..........................................................................................................................................................................................26
TASK: PUT 4A SUPERHEATER IN SERVICE...........................................................................................................................................................................................27
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TASK: DEPRESSURIZE SUPERHEATER. .................................................................................................................................................................................................28

TASK: BACK SATURATED STEAM INTO PLANT..................................................................................................................................................................................29
TASK: PUT FLASH TANK IN SERVICE.....................................................................................................................................................................................................30
TASK: DRAIN ECONOMIZERS. ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
TASK: START UP KEYSTONE BOILER. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................32
TASK: RUN SULFUR GUN SURVEY...........................................................................................................................................................................................................33
TASK: VALVE OUT STEAM ON SULFUR GUNS. ....................................................................................................................................................................................34
TASK: UNPLUGGING SULFUR GUNS. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................35
TASK: PUT SULFUR GUN IN SERVICE.....................................................................................................................................................................................................36
TASK: PUT STEAM ON SULFUR GUNS.....................................................................................................................................................................................................37
TASK: START OIL FIRE. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
TASK: WATCH OIL FIRE ON HEAT UP....................................................................................................................................................................................................39
TASK: CHANGE OIL TIP DURING OIL FIRE HEAT UP........................................................................................................................................................................40
TASK: CHANGING FUEL OIL FILTERS DURING OIL FIRE HEAT UP. ............................................................................................................................................41
TASK: ADJUST PLANT DAMPERS. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................42
TASK: OBTAIN PLANT READINGS. ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................43
TASK: CHECKING STACK DRAIN.............................................................................................................................................................................................................44
TASK: CHECK MOISTURE DRAINS, BOILERS AND ECONOMIZERS..............................................................................................................................................45
TASK: BARRICADE ACID LEAKS..............................................................................................................................................................................................................46
TASK: CAUSTIC WASH MAIN COMPRESSOR. ......................................................................................................................................................................................47
TASK: SHUT DOWN MAIN BLOWER. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................48
TASK: START UP MAIN BLOWER. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................49
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TASK: START UP #6 FUEL OIL DISPENSING PUMP. ............................................................................................................................................................................50

TASK: START #2 FUEL OIL PUMP............................................................................................................................................................................................................51
TASK: START UP WELL WATER PUMPS. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................52
TASK: BLEACH COOLING TOWER. .........................................................................................................................................................................................................53
TASK: BYPASS FEEDWATER HEATER....................................................................................................................................................................................................54
TASK: START UP BOILER FEEDWATER PUMP. ...................................................................................................................................................................................55
TASK: START UP COLD WELL PUMPS....................................................................................................................................................................................................57
TASK: RUN WATER SAMPLES IN LAB.....................................................................................................................................................................................................58
TASK: ESTABLISH CHLORINATION TO POTABLE WATER. ............................................................................................................................................................59
TASK: START UP COOLING TOWER FANS. ...........................................................................................................................................................................................61
TASK: START UP POTABLE WATER PUMPS. ......................................................................................................................................................................................62
TASK: PUT FEED WATER HEATER IN SERVICE. ................................................................................................................................................................................64
TASK: CLEAN COOLING TOWER SCREENS..........................................................................................................................................................................................65
TASK: PUT FIN/ FAN CONDENSER IN SERVICE. ..................................................................................................................................................................................66
TASK: OBTAIN BOILER WATER SAMPLES...........................................................................................................................................................................................67
TASK: DIP ACID STORAGE TANKS. .........................................................................................................................................................................................................68
TASK: SULFURIC STORAGE TANKS: CLEANING PROCEDURES. ..................................................................................................................................................69
TASK: PREPARE SULFURIC ACID TANK FOR SERVICE AFTER CLEANING. ..............................................................................................................................70
TASK: SWITCHING ACID STORAGE TANKS. ........................................................................................................................................................................................71
TASK: START UP ACID TRANSFER TO PHOS-ACID. .........................................................................................................................................................................72
TASK: START UP AIR COMPRESSORS. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................73
TASK: DIP SULFUR TANKS. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................74
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TASK: START UP SULFUR PUMPS. ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................75

TASK: DIPPING TANK PIT............................................................................................................................................................................................................................76
TASK: LOCK OUT BREAKER IN MCC......................................................................................................................................................................................................77
TASK: SECURE ACID TANK FOR CLEANING. .......................................................................................................................................................................................78
Job Safety Analysis

Sulfuric Acid Plants
Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/19/92
6/30/97
London
MEB
NWF-JSA-001
Task:Open/Close Product Acid Valve

1.
Work Step
Open or Close Block Valve
Potential Hazards
Acid Leaks
Corrective Action
Wear Acid Jacket, Face Shield, Rubber Gloves and
Goggles.
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/1/89
6/30/97
A. Taylor
MEB
NWF-JSA-002
Task:DIP IPA and Final Pump Tanks

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
Go to top of pump tank.
Lower measuring rod into pump tank until it
touches bottom, and remove rod.
Check measurement on rod for amount of acid
in tank.
Potential Hazards
Acid burns
Corrective Action
Wear acid jacket, facie shield, goggles, and rubber
gloves.
Same as # 1.
Acid burns
Same as # 1.
Acid burns
4.
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
7/24/89
6/30/97
P. Iannone
M.E.B.
NWF-JSA-003
Task:Catch acid samples at pump tanks.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Work Step
Obtain proper sample bottles.
Climb stairs to sample point.
Potential Hazards
None
Tripping hazards and acid leaks.
Open acid sample valve slowly and fill sample

bottle.
Rinse sample bottle with acid then refill
sample bottle.
Secure lid on sample bottle.
Close acid sample valve.
Rinse off acid sample bottle and rubber gloves
with water.
Acid splash or acid leak.

Acid splash.
Corrective Action
None.
Watch step, use hand rails; keep walkways clean;
wear acid jacket, face shield, goggles, and rubber
gloves.
Wear acid jacket, face shield, goggles, and rubber
gloves.
gloves.
Same as step four.
Same as step four.
Same as step four.
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/11/89
6/30/97
K. Anderson
MEB
NWF-JSA-004
Task: Fill pump tanks with acid ( after t/a )

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Close pump tank drain valves.
Open acid pump tank equalizing valves.
Open the transfer valves at plant which will
receive acid.
Open transfer valves on plants that will send
acid.
Potential Hazards
Chemical burns from acid leaks.
Same as step one.
Same as step one.
Corrective Action
Wear acid jacket, face shield goggles and gloves.
Same as step one.
Same as step one.
Same as step one.
Same as step one.
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
1/9/90
7/1/97
MEB
NWF-JSA-005
Task: Transfer acid from one plant to another.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Set up valves to plant receiving acid.
Set up valves from plant sending acid.
Slowly open hot acid transfer valve off the
IPA header a maximum of two rounds.
Inspect acid transfer line for leaks.
Acid leaks.
Acid leaks.
Acid leaks.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
Wear acid jacket, face shield , goggles, and gloves.
Wear acid jacket, face shield , goggles and gloves.
Wear acid jacket, face shield, goggles and gloves.
Acid leaks.
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
8/23/90
7/1/97
MEB
NWF-JSA-006
Task: Drain acid seal leg.
3.
Work Step
Make sure area is barricaded.
Make sure acid drain hose is connected and on
pad.
Open acid drain valve.
4.
Rinse pad with water.
1.
2.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
None.
None.
None.
None.
Chemical burns and falling.
Wear full acid suit, l face shield, goggles, gloves

and boots. Use 3-Point stance on ladder or safety
belt on high reach.
Wear full acid suit, face shield, goggles, gloves and
boots.
Chemical burns.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
7/15/93
7/1/97
K. Sams
MEB
NWF-JSA-007
Task: Start up acid circulating pumps.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Work Step
Check moisture drains.
Check cooler exit and bypass valves for
correct position.
Check drains on coolers.
Check pump tank area.
Start acid pumps.
Check for leaks.
Potential Hazards
Chemical burns, hand injuries.
Burrs on valves.
Corrective Action
Wear acid jacket, face shield, and gloves.
Wear gloves.
None.
None.
Chemical burns.
Chemical burns.
None.
None.
Clear all personnel from area.
Wear acid jacket, face shield, and goggles. Shut
down acid pumps.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/10/89
7/1/97
K. Sams
MEB
NWF-JSA-008
Task: Shut down acid circulation pumps.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Work Step
Check pump tank level.
Clear pump tank area of all personnel.
Shut down acid circulation pumps.
Close product acid valve.
Valve out dilution water.
Potential Hazards
None.
None.
Chemical burns.
Hand injuries, chemical burns.
Hand injuries.
Corrective Action
None.
None.
Clear pump tank area of all personnel.
Wear gloves.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
9/14/92
7/1/97
O. Jennings
MEB
NWF-JSA-009
Task: Adjust acid flow over towers.

1.
2.
Work Step
Take stairs to top of pump tank.
Potential Hazards
Tripping hazards and possible acid leaks.
Contact chief operator on radio, open and

close valves as needed.
Same as one.
Corrective Action
Watch step use hand rails. Wear acid jacket, face
shield , goggles and gloves.
Same as one.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
9/13/92
7/1/97
O. Jennings
MEB
NWF-JSA-0010
Task: Pump out pump tanks.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Open acid pump tank drain valves.
Open valves on line from pump tank to drain
pump and from drain pump to transfer line out
of plant.
Open valves on transfer line into plant
receiving acid.
Start drain pump.
Potential Hazards
Chemical burns.
Corrective Action
Wear acid jacket, pants, face shield , goggles, and
rubber gloves.
Same as one.
Chemical burns.
Same as one.
Chemical burns.
Same as one.
Chemical burns.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
7/16/89
7/1/97
K. Taylor/Rick Rice
MEB
NWF-JSA-011
Task: Stick test on towers.

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
Get sticks and mark them.
Tie sticks on rope.
Climb ladder to top of towers.
Potential Hazards
Splinters.
Splinters.
Slipping/falling and chemical burns.
4.
Pull up sticks.
Rope burns, falling sticks.
5.
6.
Climb ladder to each tower stick test valve.

Open stick test valve, insert stick, time for one
minute, remove stick, and close valve.
Rope sticks to ground.
Climb down from tower.
Slipping/falling.
Acid mist, chemical burns.
7.
8.
Rope burns, falling sticks.

Slipping/falling, chemical burns.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
Maintain three point contact with ladder. Wear acid
jacket, face shield, goggles, and rubber gloves.
Wear gloves. Clear area below.
Same as three.
gloves.
Same as four.
Same as three.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
4/18/89
7/1/97
L. Spell
MEB
NWF-JSA-012
Task: Pump out CIL coolers. (acid side).

Potential Hazards
Acid leaks/chemical burns.
5.
Work Step
Open valves to pump tank which will receive
acid.
Open valves on CIL cooler drain lines to acid
drain pump.
Start drain pump.
After coolers are empty, Shut down drain
pump.
Open expansion joint drain to pad.
6.
Wash pad with water.
Acid splatter.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Same as one.
Corrective Action
Wear acid suit, face shield, goggles, and rubber
gloves.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Acid splatter.
Wear acid suit, face shield, goggles, rubber gloves,

and boots.
Same as five.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/11/89
7/1/97
K. Anderson
MEB
NWF-JSA-013
Task: Drain CIL coolers (water side).

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
Close inlet water valve.
Close outlet water valve.
Open drain valves.
Potential Hazards
Burrs on valve wheel or chain operator.
Same as one.
Burrs on valve handle.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
2/11/90
7/1/97
C- Shift
MEB
NWF-JSA-014
Task: Back flush CIL coolers(water side).

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Close inlet and exit valves to coolers.
Drain water from coolers.
After doors are removed, open exit water
valve to backflush cooler.
Close exit valve.
Potential Hazards
Rough handles and chain operators.
Rough valve handles.
Rough valve handles and chain operators. Heavy
volume of water out of south door.
Same as one.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves.
/wear gloves.
Wear gloves clear area, Post watchman.
Wear gloves.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/14/89
7/1/97
T. Mc Bride
MEB
NWF-JSA-015
Task: Caustic wash acid tower.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Work Step
Position caustic tanker.
Set up caustic hose and air line.

Inspect pump tanks for acid.
Fill pump tanks with well water.
Open caustic valve on tanker for
approximately five minutes.
6. Close seal leg drains and CIL cooler drains.
7. Circulate caustic water over towers.
8. Sample water. Maintain 8-9.5 ph while
circulating.
9. Drain all caustic water from pump tanks, seal
legs, and CIL coolers.
10. Remove caustic and water hoses.
Potential Hazards
Moving truck.
Hand injuries , and back strain.
Chemical burns.
Hose flipping out.
Chemical burns.
Hand injuries , chemical burns.
Chemical burns.
Chemical burns.
Chemical burns.
Hand injuries , back strain, and chemical burns.
Corrective Action
Stand clear of load and chock wheels when
positioned.
Wear gloves and use proper lifting techniques.
Wear acid jacket, face shield and goggles.
Tie hose into tank.
Wear acid suit , face shield, goggles, and rubber
gloves.
Wear acid jacket, face shield, goggles, and gloves.
Barricade all leaks.
gloves.
gloves.
gloves. Use proper lifting techniques.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
9/12/92
7/18/97
Kent Anderson
MEB
NWF-JSA-016
Task: Bypass Dilution Tank.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Open dilution tank bypass valve.
Close dilution tank inlet valve from plants and
make sure recycle valve is open.
Close outlet valve on dilution product line to
tank farm.
When everyone is clear of the dilution tank,
call the chief, to shut down the dilution acid
pump.
Potential Hazards
Acid burns, cuts on rough valves.
Same as one.
Corrective Action
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
None.
None.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
2/11/90
7/1/97
C- Shift
MEB
NWF-JSA-017
Task: Valve in boiler sight glasses.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Work Step
Place safety chain back on sight glass.
Close drains on bottom of sight glasses and
water column.
Unlock steam and water valve.
Open bottom valve from boiler slowly.
Open top valve from boiler slowly.
Potential Hazards
Steam/or Hot water. Thermal burns.
Same as one.
Wear gloves.
Same as one.
Corrective Action
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
2/11/90
7/2/97
C-Shift
MEB
NWF-JSA-018
Task: Valve out boiler sight glasses.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Work Step
Close top steam valve from boiler to water
column.
Close bottom water valve from boiler to water
column.
Open drains on bottom of water column and
sight glass.
Lock out steam and water valves.
Remove safety chain if necessary..
Potential Hazards
Steam and or hot water. Thermal burns.
Wear gloves.
Corrective Action
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/8/89
7/2/93
Willie Edwards
MEB
NWF-JSA-019
Task: Blow boilers down manually.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Work Step
Clear personnel from area of blow down pot.
Open one blow down block valve on boiler.
Open main header block valve for
approximately 15 sec..
Close main header block valve.
Close blow down block valve on boiler.
Repeat steps 2-5 for the remaining 3 blow
down block valves.
Potential Hazards
None.
Rough valve handle, steam leak, thermal burns.
Same as one.
None.
Wear gloves.
Same as one.
Corrective Action
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Same as one.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/1/90
7/2/97
Ron Pierce
MEB
NWF-JSA-020
Task: Depressure and drain boilers.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Work Step
After plant is shut down. Close both block
valves on steam drum.
Start manually blowing down boilers
continuously controlling with outside blow
down valve.
When pressure gets down to 100lbs.. Start
adding well water through well water line.
Open drain to ditch.
When pressure reaches 25lbs. Open vent on
top of steam drum.
When pressure reaches 0lbs. Discontinue well
water and let boilers drain through open drain
valves.
Hand injuries.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
Wear leather gloves.
Hand injuries.
Hand injuries.
Hot water and steam shooting out of vent, thermal

burns.
Hand injuries.
Wear acid jacket, face shield, and leather gloves.

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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
9/14/92
7/2/97
C. Walker
MEB
NWF-JSA-021
Task: Check boiler level trip(plant shutdown)

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Slow blower to 10. Clear furnace of sulfur.
Close bottom valve to Eye- Hye , and open
Eye-Hye drain valve.
Confirm that blower tripped.
Close Eye-Hye drain valve, and open bottom
valve to Eye-Hye.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
Thermal burns.
Thermal burns.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
Thermal burns.
Thermal burns.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
7/9/90
7/1/97
D-shift
MEB
NWF-JSA-022
Task: Put OA Superheater in service.
5.
Work Step
Before plant is heated up OA inlet, outlet, and
automatic valves are closed, and drain and
vent valves are opened.
Before putting plant on sulfur. Close drain
valves, and check that valves are open to traps.
Slowly open outlet block valves until OA
starts to pressurize. Close vent valves when air
is purged from OA.
When OA is pressurized, open outlet valve
100% . Leave automatic valve in manual and
closed until, after plant is on sulfur.
Open inlet block valve 100%.
6.
Check that traps are working.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Potential Hazards
Burrs on valve handles, Hand injuries. Thermal
burns.
Burrs on valve handles, Hand injuries . Thermal
burns.
Burrs on valve handles, Hand injuries, Thermal
burns.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.

burns.
Wear gloves.

burns.
Burrs on valve handles , Hand injuries, Thermal
burns.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/1/90
7/2/97
A-shift
MEB
NWF-JSA-023
Task: Put 4A Superheater in service.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Work Step
Before(plant heat up) close inlet manual valve.
Open outlet valve. Close automatic valve.
Open vents and drains valves on 4A
Superheater.
Check that the battery limits Superheated
steam valve remains closed.
During heat when 4th pass outlet temp reaches
475 deg. Close drains and vents on 4A and
superheated steam line. Open superheated
steam valve at battery limits.
Before plant goes on sulfur open manual inlet
valve, Automatic valve stays closed until plant
goes on sulfur.
Potential Hazards
Burrs on valve handles, hand injuries.
Wear gloves.
Burrs on valve handles, hand injuries.
Wear gloves.
Burrs on valve handles, hand injuries, thermal

burns.
Burrs on valve handles, hand injuries, steam and
hot water, thermal burns.
Wear gloves.
Burrs on valve handles, hand injuries, steam and

hot water, thermal burns.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/14/89
7/1/97
T. McBride
MEB
NWF-JSA-024
Task: Depressurize Superheater.

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
After plant is down and secured. Close inlet
and exit manual steam valves.
Open vents.
Open drains on steam traps and superheater.
Potential Hazards
Thermal burns, high pressure steam, rough valve
handles.
Same as one.
Same as one.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves, avoid leaks and hot surfaces.
Same as one.
Same as one.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
3/26/90
7/2/97
A-shift
MEB
NWF-JSA-025
Task: Back Saturated Steam into plant.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Partially open condensate drain valves in
plant.
Partially open 600lb. Saturated Steam valve to
plant.
Close drain valves when only steam is coming
out.
After Saturated Steam header is pressurized
slowly open Saturated Steam valve to 100%.
Potential Hazards
Thermal burns from hot water and steam.
Climbing, Hand injuries, thermal burns, water
hammer.
Same as one.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves. Stand to one side when opening drain
valves.
Maintain three point stance. Wear gloves, Open
valve slowly.
Same as one.
Same as two.
Same as two.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
2/10/90
7/2/97
C-shift
MEB
NWF-JSA-026
Task: Put Flash Tank in Service.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Work Step
Open valves to level control valve.
Open steam valve to feedwater heater.
Open flash tank inlet block valve.
Open blowdown block valve to flash tank.
Close blowdown valve on line to atmosphere.
Potential Hazards
Hand injuries.
Hand injuries.
Hand injuries.
Hand injuries.
Hand injuries.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
30
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/14/89
7/2/97
T. McBride
MEB
NWF-JSA-027
Task: Drain Economizers.

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
Shut down feedwater pump to plant.
Close inlet and outlet valves to section to be
drained.
Open drains, and vent valves.
Potential Hazards
None.
Rough valve handles, hand injuries, thermal burns.
Same as two.
Corrective Action
None .
Wear gloves.
Place board under drain so a large hole is not dug in
ground or asphalt. Open valves slowly, standing to
one side. Wear gloves.
31
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
3/28/91
7/7/97
J. Ragoonanan
MEB
NWF-JSA-028
Task: Start up Keystone boiler.
2.
Work Step
Open feedwater valves to boiler. Bring boiler
water level to operating level.
Open steam drum block valve.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Start forced draft fan.

Start #2 fuel oil supply pump.
Open atomizing steam, oil, and LP gas valve.
Start ignition sequence.
Adjust air/fuel ratio to assure a clear stack.
When pressure reaches 25# close steam vent.
1.
Potential Hazards
Over filling boiler, may put water in steam lines
causing a water hammer. Rough valve handles.
Relief valve may open If boiler over pressures, due
to steam drum block valve being closed.
None.
Fuel oil leaking into boiler.
Oil or steam leaks, hand injuries.
Explosion.
Air pollution.
Hot water, steam blowing out vent, thermal burns.
Corrective Action
Monitor water level while filling boiler. Wear
gloves.
Make sure block valve is open.
None.
Make sure oil supply valves are closed.
Wear gloves.
Stand clear of burner until after ignition.
Maintain air ratio at least 10% higher than fuel .
Wear gloves.
32
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
7/16/89
7/8/97
R. Rice
MEB
NWF-JSA-029
Task: Run Sulfur Gun survey.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Shut off #1 sulfur gun.
Put #1 gun on when call received from chief.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 with other four sulfur
guns.
Potential Hazards
Burns from sulfur or steam.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Corrective Action
Wear face shield, acid jacket, and gloves.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
* Note: Wear green welders coat instead of acid
jacket.
33
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/8/89
7/8/97
K. Anderson
MEB
NWF-JSA-030
Task: Valve out steam on sulfur guns.

1.
Work Step
Check that sulfur gun cooling steam drain
lines are open.
2.
Close sulfur gun inlet cooling steam valve.
3.
Potential Hazards
Explosion. If both inlet and outlet steam lines are
blocked. Pressure could build up in guns. Thermal
burns.
Thermal burns.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves. Make sure drains are not plugged.
Wear gloves, and avoid contact with hot steam

lines.
*Note: Wear green welders jacket on sulfur
platform.
34
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/13/89
7/8/97
S. Henry
MEB
NWF-JSA-031
Task: Unplugging Sulfur Guns.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Check to make sure gun and sulfur lines are
hot.
Check condensate drain.
Close and open sulfur valve to gun.
Potential Hazards
Hot steam and hot sulfur.
Corrective Action
Wear face shield, acid jacket, and leather gloves.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
*Note: Wear green welders jacket instead of acid
jacket.
35
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
3/26/90
7/8/97
A shift
MEB
NWF-JSA-032
Task: Put Sulfur Gun in service.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Make sure cooling steam is on sulfur guns.
Check that sulfur guns and lines are hot
enough to melt sulfur.
Open valve to sulfur gun.
Verify sulfur flow and spray pattern.
Potential Hazards
Thermal burns.
Corrective Action
Wear welders jacket, face shield, and leather
gloves.
Same as 1.
Sulfur leaks thermal burns.

Thermal burns.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Thermal burns.
36
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/22/89
7/10/97
J. Ragoonanan
MEB
NWF-JSA-033
Task: Put Steam on Sulfur Guns.

1.
2.
Work Step
Make sure sulfur gun drain is open.
Slowly open supply steam valve to sulfur gun.
Potential Hazards
Thermal burns.
Thermal burns.
Corrective Action
Wear green welders jacket, face shield, and gloves.
Same as 1.
37
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/3/89
7/10/97
Holcomb
MEB
NWF-JSA-034
Task: Start Oil Fire.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Work Step
Check that dampers and start up stack are set
up for oil fire.
Start air compressor and open air valve to oil
gun.
Start #2 fuel oil pump.
Slow roll blower, and purge furnace.
6.
Stick torch in bucket of #2 fuel oil and

remove.
Light torch.
7.
Insert torch in burner below oil gun.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
None.
None.
Air leaks.
Make sure hose connections are tight and pinned.
Oil leaks.
High volume of air blowing from start up stack and
boiler manways.
Spill fuel oil.
Shut oil pump down.

Barricade area at boiler manways.
Thermal burns.
Wear face shield and gloves, green welders jacket.

Keep safe distance from lit end of torch.
Wear face shield and gloves. Keep distance from
hole.
Shut off oil and repair leaks.
Same as 6.
Stick lit end of torch directly into fuel oil bucket.
Fuel oil should be deep enough to cover entire
flame at once.
Wear gloves.
Soot and smoke could blow back.
8. Open oil valve to gun.

9. After oil gun lights off, remove torch.
10. Put torch in bucket of #2 fuel oil to put out
fire.
Fuel oil leaks.

Thermal burns.
Thermal burns.
11. Adjust fuel oil valve to gun according to

temperature.
Thermal burns.
Bucket should set flat on surface.
38
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/3/89
7/10/97
London
MEB
NWF-JSA-035
Task: Watch Oil Fire on heat up.

Work Step
1.
2.
Watch oil fire.
Potential Hazards
Fire going out and oil collecting in bottom of
furnace.
Corrective Action
Shut off oil gun.
*Note: Wear green welders jacket.
39
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
2/11/90
7/1/97
C shift
MEB
NWF-JSA-036
Task: Change oil tip during oil fire heat up.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Work Step
Shut off #2 fuel oil pump.
Shut off oil valve to gun.
Purge gun and shut off air valve to gun.
Shut down blower.
Remove gun from burner.
Remove and replace oil gun tip.
Return gun to furnace.
Turn atomizing air on.
Potential Hazards
None.
Hand injuries.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Thermal burns and hand injuries.
Same as 5.
Same as 5.
Same as 2.
Corrective Action
None.
Wear gloves.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
40
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
2/11/93
7/10/97
C shift
MEB
NWF-JSA-037
Task: Changing fuel oil filters during oil fire heat up.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Work Step
Shut off #2 fuel oil pump.
Close valves on inlet and outlet of filters.
Open filter drain valves.
Change filters.
Close drain valves.
Start fuel oil pump.
Check for leaks.
Potential Hazards
None.
Hand injury(rough valves)l
Oil spray, hand injury.
Handling oily filters.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Same as 3.
Corrective Action
None.
Wear gloves.
Stand clear , wear gloves.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Same as 3.
* Note: Wear green welders jacket while on sulfur
platform.
41
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/1/89
7/10/97
G. London
MEB
NWF-JSA-038
Task: Adjust plant dampers.

1.
2.
Work Step
Adjust chain operated damper.
Potential Hazards
Falling gear operator. Falling rust.
Open or close boiler exit and bypass dampers

as directed by chief.
Closing both dampers on one boiler will smother

the fire in the furnace. Reopening one of the
dampers will cause a sulfur explosion.
Corrective Action
Make sure safety cable is attached to gear operator.
Wear safety glasses.
At no time while the plant is on sulfur should the
#1 or #2 boiler exit and bypass dampers be closed
at the same time. Always open one damper 100%
before closing the other.
42
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/14/89
7/10/97
Kent Anderson
MEB
NWF-JSA-039
Task: Obtain Plant Readings.

1.
Work Step
Walk through plant and obtain readings.
Potential Hazards
Acid burns, thermal burns, and gas fumes.
Corrective Action
Look for leaks in area and report.
43
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
8/23/90
7/10/97
MEB
NWF-JSA-040
Task: Checking Stack Drain.

1.
Work Step
Go on final pump tank.
Chemical burns.
Potential Hazards
2.
3.
4.
Close stack drain valve to pump tank.

Open air valve and check pressure gauge.
Close air valve and open drain valve.
Chemical burns, hand injuries.

Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Corrective Action
Wear face shield, goggles, acid suit, and rubber
gloves.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
44
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/1/90
7/10/97
Ron Pierce
MEB
NWF-JSA-041
Task: Check moisture drains, Boilers and economizers.

1.
Work Step
Open drain slowly.
Potential Hazards
Splash from hot low PH solution. S02 and S03 gas.
2.
3.
Check for moisture.

Close drain.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Corrective Action
Stand up wind.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
45
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/1/89
7/10/97
London
MEB
NWF-JSA-042
Task: Barricade acid leaks.

1.
Work Step
Rope off area with red barricade tape.
Potential Hazards
Chemical burns.
Corrective Action
Wear face shield, goggles, acid suit, and gloves.
46
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/13/89
7/10/97
T. McBride
MEB
NWF-JSA-043
Task: Caustic Wash Main Compressor.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Work Step
Shut down compressor.
Have maintenance open manway on suction
duct.
Connect water and steam hoses to compressor
drain pipe.
Open valve from stand pipe to blower drain
line and pour 5 gallons of caustic into
compressor.
Close valve from stand pipe. Open valve from
water hose to drain pipe, and fill compressor
part way with water.
Open valve from steam hose to compressor
drain line.
Slow roll compressor.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
Thermal burns.
None.
Wear gloves.
None.
Thermal burns.
Wear gloves.
Chemical burns.
Wear face shield, goggles, acid suit, and rubber

gloves.
Chemical burns.
Same as 3.
Thermal burns, hose rupture.
Wear gloves. Inspect hose for wear. Make sure

safety pins are used.
Wear face shield, goggles, acid suit, and gloves.
Barricade area around manway.
Thermal burns, chemical burns. Caustic solution

splashing out of manway.
47
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
7/21/89
7/10/97
B. English
MEB
NWF-JSA-044
Task: Shut down Main Blower.

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
Make sure that auxiliary lube oil pump comes
on.
Close trip and throttle valve slowly.
Close slide gate damper.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
None.
None.
Thermal burns and noise.

Possible S02 release.
Wear gloves, wear hearing protection.

Close slide gate before compressor stops roll to
prevent possible S02 release.
48
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
12/25/92
7/10/97
T. McBride
MEB
NWF-JSA-045
Task: Start up Main Blower.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Work Step
Open drains on steam trap to 575# and 45#
steam lines to turbine.
Close valve to 45# vent.
Open 45# steam exhaust valve.
Open 575# steam inlet valve to trip and
throttle valve.
When steam is dry and hot, close drain valves
on steam traps.
Turn on auxiliary oil pump. Check oil pressure
and level in reservoir.
Check oil in governor.
Open trip and throttle valve an slow roll
turbine for 30min.. If coming off turn around.
If down for 1 hour or more slow roll for
20min..
Potential Hazards
Thermal burns, and hand injuries.
Wear gloves.
Corrective Action
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
None.
None.
None.
Same as 1.
None.
Same as 1.
49
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
1/12/90
7/14/97
GGR
MEB
NWF-JSA-046
Task: Start up #6 Fuel Oil Dispensing Pump.

1.
2.
Work Step
Open inlet and discharge valves on pump.
Start pump.
Potential Hazards
Hand injuries .
Oil leaks.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves.
Shut off pump.
50
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
9/14/92
7/14/97
Oliver Jennings.
MEB
NWF-JSA-047
Task: Start #2 Fuel Oil Pump.

1.
2.
Work Step
Open inlet and discharge valves on pump.
Start pump.
Potential Hazards
Hand injuries.
Fuel oil leaks.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves.
Shut down pump.
51
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
2/12/90
7/14/97
GGR
MEB
NWF-JSA-048
Task: Start Up Well Water Pumps.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Open inlet valve.
Open discharge valve to 25% open.
Start pump.
After line is up to pressure, open discharge
valve 100%
Potential Hazards
Hand injuries.
Same as 1.
None.
Same as 1.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves.
Same as 1.
None.
Same as 1.
52
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
7/14/97
K. Eldridge
MEB
NWF-JSA-049
Task: Bleach Cooling Tower.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Open inlet and outlet valves to bleach pump.
Turn on bleach pump and let run for
designated time.
Shut off bleach pump.
Close inlet and outlet valves to bleach pump.
Chemical burns.
Bleach leaks.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
Wear face shield, and rubber gloves.
Turn pump off.
None.
Chemical burns.
None.
Wear face shield, and rubber gloves.
53
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
2/12/90
7/14/97
MEB
NWF-JSA-050
Task: Bypass Feedwater Heater.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Work Step
Open continuous blowdown valves to
atmosphere, and close valves to flash tank.
Close 5# steam valve and 5# bypass valve to
feedwater heater.
Close boiler feedwater heater recycle valves at
each boiler feedwater pump.
Close condensate return lines to feedwater
heater.
Open feedwater heater bypass valve.
Close feedwater heater main discharge valve.
Close feedwater heater inlet water valve.
Potential Hazards
Thermal burns. Hand injuries.
Wear gloves.
Corrective Action
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
54
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/6/89
7/17/97
G. Nichols
MEB
NWF-JSA-051
Task: Start up Boiler Feedwater Pump.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Work Step
Valve in lubricating oil lines.
Start lubricating oil pump and check oil flow
to bearings.
Close drain valves on pump.
Open air bleed valves on pump.
Open inlet and outlet water valves to pump.
When water comes out of air bleed valves
close valve back to allow a low flow from
pump until pump heats up.
When pump is hot shut off air bleeds.
Valve in cooling water to pump.
Open recirculation valve.
Start pump.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
None.
None.
None.
None.
Thermal burns, Hot water.

Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
Thermal burns.
Burrs on valve wheel.
Thermal burns.
Hot water leaks.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
Stand clear of pump.
55
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/3/89
7/17/97
London
MEB
NWF-JSA-052
Task: Charge Chemical Day Tanks.

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
Drain chemicals from bulk tank to measuring
bucket.
Pour chemicals from bucket to day tank.
Fill tank with water.
Potential Hazards
Chemical burns.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Corrective Action
Wear acid jacket, face shield , goggles, and rubber
gloves.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
56
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/17/93
7/17/97
MEB
NWF-JSA-053
Task: Start up Cold well Pumps.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Work Step
Open discharge valve 25%.
Open air bleed valve.
Start pump.
Close air bleed valve.
Potential Hazards
Burrs on valve handle. Slippery footing.
None.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves and watch footing.
None.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
Same as 2.
57
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/3/89
7/17/97
G. London
MEB
NWF-JSA-054
Task: Run Water Samples in Lab.

1.
2.
Work Step
Inspect all glassware for chips or cracks.
Run samples per test procedures.
Potential Hazards
Cuts to hands.
Splash chemicals in eyes.
Corrective Action
Discard all faulty glassware.
Wear safety glasses.
58
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/22/89
7/17/97
S. Henry
MEB
NWF-JSA-055
Task: Establish Chlorination to Potable Water.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Open water valve to ejector. And check
vacuum.
Crack open discharge valve on cylinder and
establish flow.
Open discharge valve on cylinder 100% and
adjust set point to get desired residual.
Open discharge valve on standby cylinder.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
None.
None.
Chlorine leak.
Same as 1.
Wear rubber gloves, acid jacket, and full face

respirator.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
59
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/1/89
7/21/97
G. Holcomb
MEB
NWF-JSA-056
Task: Start up Diesel Deep Well Pump.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Work Step
Shut down south deep well and lock out
motor.
Have maintenance connect shaft to diesel, as
per written procedure posted at the pump.
Check fuel and oil levels.
Check coupling guard.
Valve in cooling water.
Push start button for diesel.
Adjust diesel to desired RPM.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
None.
None.
None.
None.
None.
None.
Burrs on valve wheel.
Mechanical failure.
High noise level.
None.
None.
Wear gloves.
Stand clear of unit.
Wear hearing protection.
60
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/1/89
7/21/97
G. London
MEB
NWF-JSA-057
Task: Start up Cooling Tower Fans.

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
Climb stairs to top of cooling tower.
Check oil level sight glass and coupling guard.
Push start button.
Potential Hazards
Stairs could be wet and slippery.
None.
Electrical shock. Fan coming apart.
Corrective Action
Use hand rails and take one step at a time.
None.
Check for bare wires. If fan has unusual noise or
vibration shut fan down.
61
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/13/89
7/21/97
JAW
MEB
NWF-JSA-058
Task: Start up Potable Water Pumps.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Work Step
Open inlet water valve.
Open discharge valve partially.
Start pump.
Open inlet and outlet valves to standby pump.
Turn standby pump switch to automatic.
Potential Hazards
Hand injuries.
Same as 1.
None.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
None.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves.
Same as 1.
None.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
None.
62
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
9/14/92
7/21/97
M. Adams
MEB
NWF-JSA-059
Task: Start up Electric Deep Well Pumps.

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
Open discharge valve to 100%.
Check that check valve is working.
Push start button.
Potential Hazards
Hand injuries.
Coupling or pump failure when pump is started.
Blast of air from pump vacuum break vent.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves.
Close discharge valve and repair check valve.
Stand clear of vacuum break.
63
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
0/14/92
2/9/93
C Walker
MEB
NWF-JSA-060
Task: Put Feed Water Heater in service.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Work Step
Go to feed water heater platform, close drain
valve.
Open block valves to level control 100%.
Open valve at bottom of feedwater heater to
suction of pumps 100%.
Start treated water pump.
Have chief open auto level control valve and
fill feed water heater to proper level.
Valve in 5# steam valve to feed water heater.
Potential Hazards
Tripping hazards.
Corrective Action
Keep stairway clear of debris.
Hand injuries.
Hand injuries, rust falling from chain operator.
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves , wear goggles.
None.
None.
None.
None.
Thermal burns, hand injuries.
Wear gloves.
64
Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
9/13/92
7/21/97
Kent Anderson
NWF-JSA-061
Task: Clean Cooling Tower Screens.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Work Step
Pull up grating and place it to one side.
Attach hoist to lifting bolts on screen.
Raise up screen with hoist.
Move screen to side of sump and wash it with
water.
Move screen to sump and lower it into
position with hoist.
Put grating back over the screen.
Potential Hazards
Hand injuries and back strain.
None.
Falling load.
Same as 3.
Corrective Action
Wear gloves , bend knees when lifting.
None.
Inspect lifting equipment. Stand clear of load.
Same as 3.
Same as 3.
Same as 3.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
9/14/92
7/21/97
C. Walker
MEB
NWF-JSA-062
Task: Put Fin/ Fan Condenser in Service.

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
Valve in condensate pumps, and turn switches
to auto.
Open valve to automatic steam valve.
Put switches to fans in auto.
Potential Hazards
Hand injuries. Thermal burns.
Wear gloves.
Corrective Action
Same as 1.
None.
Same as 1.
None.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
9/14/92
7/21/97
M. Adams
MEB
NWF-JSA-063
Task: Obtain Boiler Water Samples.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Open drain valve on sample port.
Rinse bottle with sample water.
Catch sample and replace lid on sample bottle.
Close sample valve.
Potential Hazards
Hot water and steam thermal burns.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Corrective Action
Wear rubber gloves.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
2/12/90
7/22/97
GGR
MEB
NWF-JSA-064
Task: Dip Acid Storage Tanks.

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
Drop float into tank until it touches acid level.
Check measurement on tape.
Retrieve float.
Potential Hazards
Cuts from tape.
Same as 1.
Cuts from tape. Also possibly acid on tape and
float.
Corrective Action
Wear rubber gloves.
Same as 1.
Wear rubber gloves, rinse tape and float thoroughly
with water.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
8/10/89
7/21/97
Walker/ Bussell
MEB
NWF-JSA-065
Task: Sulfuric Storage Tanks: Cleaning procedures.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Work Step
Check to make sure JSA for securing tank has
been followed.
Position attendant outside of tank to be
entered, with a water hose running,
Obtain temperature reading inside of tank
from manway.
If temperature is 95 deg. F. or less, enter tank
and run a sniff test. If above 95 Deg F. contact
supervision.
Using squeegees, remove remaining acid from
the tank floor.
Add soda ash to tank.
Wash out tank with fire loop water.
Squeegee tank floor and wipe.
Acid leaks.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
Be alert for leaks. Locate safety showers.
Hose failure.
Check hose connections.
Acid inside tank.
Same as 3.
Wear acid jacket, face shield, goggles, rubber boots

and gloves, while obtaining temperture from
manway.
Wear full acid suit, face shield, goggles, rubber
gloves and boots. Respirators must also be worn be
careful when walking across tank.
Same as 3.
Same as 3.
Same as 3, and fire hose rupture.
Same as 3.
Same as 3.
Same as 3, also check hose connections.
Same as 3.
Acid inside tank. Heat and fumes. Slippery floor.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
8/10/89
7/22/97
Walker/Bussell
MEB
NWF-JSA-066
Task: Prepare Sulfuric Acid Tank for Service After Cleaning.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Work Step
Close drain valve from tank to ditch and blank
off.
Bolt manway back on side of tank.
Remove fan and bolt down manway on top of
tank.
remove blanks from fill lines and replace spool
pieces, and 90s or 45s that were removed to
secure tank.
Remove blanks from suction lines to transfer

pumps, and replace spool piece, that was
removed to secure tank.
9. Check level in adjacent tanks to be sure they
are well below overflow lines. Remove blanks
in overflow lines and replace spool piece or 90
that was removed to secure tank.
10. Remove locks and tags from fill valves and
tank discharge valves. To transfer pumps.
Potential Hazards
Burrs on valve handle.
Wear gloves.
Corrective Action
Weight of manway cover.

Weight of fan and cover.
Use crane or boom truck.

Use crane. Wear safety harness.
Acid in lines.
Wear full acid suit, face shield, goggles, rubber

gloves and boots.
Same as 4.
Same as 4.
Same as 4.
Same as 4.
Burrs.
Wear gloves.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
5/22/89
7/22/97
K. Sams
MEB
NWF-JSA-067
Task: Switching Acid Storage Tanks.

1.
Work Step
Open fill valves to tank being switched to.
Acid burns.
Potential Hazards
2.
Close fill valves on tank being switched from.
Same as 1.
Corrective Action
gloves.
Same as 1.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/3/89
9/9/93
Holcomb
MEB
NWF-JSA-068
Task: Start Up Acid Transfer to Phos-Acid.

1.
Work Step
Open suction valve on transfer pump.
Potential Hazards
Acid leak. Burrs on valve handle.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Open discharge valve on tank.

Open discharge valve on pump 25%.
Contact Phos-Acid chief by radio.
Start transfer pump.
Open discharge on pump 100%.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
None.
Acid leak.
Same as 1.
Corrective Action
Wear acid suit. Face shield, goggles, and rubber
gloves.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
None.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/3/89
7/25/97
A. Taylor
MEB
NWF-JSA-069
Task: Start up Air Compressors.

1.
2.
Work Step
Open cooling water valves.
Push start switch.
Potential Hazards
Slipping, hand injuries, air leaks.
None.
Corrective Action
Have sure footing. Wear gloves.
None.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/1/89
7/10/97
K. Taylor
MEB
NWF-JSA-070
Task: Dip Sulfur Tanks.

1.
2.
Work Step
Climb stairs to top of sulfur tank.
Obtain tank dip by lowering measuring tape
through hole in top of sulfur tank, until float
reaches sulfur level. Read measurement on
tank.
Potential Hazards
Slipping and falling.
Thermal burns. Cut from measuring tape.
Corrective Action
Use hand rails.
Wear gloves.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
6/5/86
7/14/97
Rice/Herbolsheimer
MEB
NWF-JSA-071
Task: Start Up Sulfur Pumps.

Work Step
1.
2.
3.
Make sure steam traps are working and sulfur

pump and lines are hot.
Start pump.
Contact chief by radio. Open discharge valve.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
Thermal burns.
Wear gloves.
Thermal burns. Sulfur leaks.

Same as 2.

Same as 2.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
2/4/90
7/14/97
MEB
NWF-JSA-072
Task: Dipping Tank Pit.

1.
2.
3.
Work Step
Remove sulfur from rod.
Place rod in dip hole until it touches bottom of
pit.
Take rod out of pit and place against
measuring tape.
Potential Hazards
Corrective Action
Thermal burns.
Same as 1.
Wear gloves.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
7/24/89
7/25/97
R. Thompson
MEB
NWF-JSA-073
Task: Lock Out Breaker in MCC.

1.
2.
3.
4.
Work Step
Make sure equipment for breaker is down.
Push the lever down de-energizing breaker.
Put a lock and tag on breaker.
Test field switch to see is equipment starts.
Potential Hazards
None.
Explosion.
None.
Equipment starting.
Corrective Action
None.
Stand to one side.
None.
Check breaker . Call electrician.
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Job Safety Analysis

Date:
Revised:
Written By:
Reviewed By:
Procedure Number:
8/10/89
7/22/97
Walker/Bussell
MEB
NWF-JSA-074
Task: Secure Acid Tank For cleaning.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Work Step
Close lock out and tag both product acid
valves to tank.
Close lock out and tag fill valves from truck
unloading stations. Remove unloading hoses.
Pump out tank as low as possible using
transfer pump.
Stop transfer pump.
Close lock out and tag transfer pump suction
valve and adjacent tank isolation valve.
Remove blank from drain line and install acid
drain pump at drain valve.
Install drain hose from drain pump to another
acid tank.
Pump out tank as much as possible with drain
pump.
9. Stop drain pump. Close drain valve.

10. Disconnect all hoses to and from drain pump
and remove pump.
11. Open drain valve from tank to ditch.
12. Remove spool piece, 90 or 45, between fill
valves and tank. Install blank on fill line.
13. Remove spool piece between tank and transfer
Potential Hazards
Same as 1.
Corrective Action
Wear full acid suit, face shield goggles and rubber
gloves.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Acid leaks, Hose rupture.
Same as 1.
Acid in hoses.
Wear full acid suit , face shield, goggles and

rubber gloves. Check hose and connections
carefully. Watchman MUST be present any time
drain pump is running.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Acid in drain line.

Acid in lines.
Same as 1.
Same as 1.
Acid in lines.
Same as 1.
Acid leaks.
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14.
15.
16.
17.
pump suction. Install blank on pump suction

line.
Check that acid levels in adjacent tanks are
well below over flows. Remove spool piece, or
90 in over flow lines and blank over flow lines
from adjacent tanks.
Open manway on tank.
Open manway on top of tank.
Install fan on top manway.
Acid in lines.
Same as 1.
Acid in tank. Weight of manway.

Weight of manway cover.
Weight of fan.
Same as 1. Use crane or boom truck.

Use crane. Wear safety belt.
Same as 16.
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Task:Open/Close Product Acid Valve

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Task:DIP IPA and Final Pump Tanks

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Task:Catch acid samples at pump tanks.

Open acid sample valve slowly and fill sample

Acid splash or acid leak.

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Task: Fill pump tanks with acid ( after t/a )

Same as step one.

Same as step one.

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Task: Transfer acid from one plant to another.

Wear acid jacket, face shield, goggles and gloves.

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Task: Drain acid seal leg.

Rinse pad with water.

Chemical burns and falling.

Wear full acid suit, l face shield, goggles, gloves

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Task: Start up acid circulating pumps.

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Task: Shut down acid circulation pumps.

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Task: Adjust acid flow over towers.

Contact chief operator on radio, open and

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Task: Pump out pump tanks.

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Task: Stick test on towers.

Rope burns, falling sticks.

Climb ladder to each tower stick test valve.

Rope burns, falling sticks.

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Task: Pump out CIL coolers. (acid side).

Wash pad with water.

Wear acid suit, face shield, goggles, rubber gloves,

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Task: Drain CIL coolers (water side).

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Task: Back flush CIL coolers(water side).

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Task: Caustic wash acid tower.

Set up caustic hose and air line.

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Task: Bypass Dilution Tank.

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Task: Valve in boiler sight glasses.

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Task: Valve out boiler sight glasses.

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Task: Blow boilers down manually.

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Task: Depressure and drain boilers.

Wear leather gloves.

Wear leather gloves.

Hot water and steam shooting out of vent, thermal

Wear acid jacket, face shield, and leather gloves.