Final Test – Piping and Vessel Isolation

Training for LOTO and isolation procedures are similar

The use of a tag alone is considered sufficient for vessel isolation

Is is mandatory to reinstall all bolts after inserting skillet

Mechanical isolation is the prevention of movement between equipment parts in the work area

As in LOTO, piping/vessel isolation, the person who installed the isolation device must be the one to remove it

It is possible to have multiple isolation locks on one circuit

If you are not sure of the isolation procedures, ask for help

Employees performing minor servicing on a pipe or vessel must still follow the pipe and vessel isolation procedures

Basic steps in vessel/piping isolation are: Close, Block, Bleed or drain, then proceed with isolation device installation

Process Isolation refers to the isolation of various process substances