SCS Overview Manual 2–1
2 - SAFETY
Potential Risks Affecting Personnel
This section addresses the appropriate actions to undertake before or during
service of the analyzer when faced with hazardous situations such as exposure
to process gases, electrocution, explosion or fire. It is not possible to list all
potential hazards within this document. The user is responsible for identifying
and mitigating any potential hazards present when servicing the analyzer.
Personnel responsibility
Operatives/technicians shall possess, to the extent necessary to perform their
tasks, the following:
• Understanding of the general principles of explosion protection
• Understanding of those aspects of equipment design that affect the
protection concept
• Understanding of the certificate contents and relevant parts of the
standard associated with the product
• General understanding of inspection and maintenance requirements
of IEC 60079-17
• Familiarity with the particular techniques to be employed in the
selection and installation of equipment in the standard
• Understanding of the additional importance of permit to work
systems and safe isolation in relation to explosion protection
Mitigating risks
Refer to the instructions for each situation listed in the following paragraphs to
mitigate associated risks.
Technicians are expected to follow all safety protocols established
by the customer that are necessary for servicing the analyzer.
This may include, but is not limited to, lockout/tagout procedures,
toxic gas monitoring protocols, personal protection equipment
(PPE) requirements, hot work permits and other precautions that
address safety concerns related to performing service on process
equipment located in hazardous areas.
The safety of the analyzer is the responsibility of the installer and
the organization he/she represents.
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