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a ELANESE CORPORATION RESPONSIBLE ISSUING DEPT. SECTION: LOSS PREVENTION CORPORATE SAFETY SUPERSEDES PROC. DATED Eng. Std. E13-4.1 SliiJECT: PURCHASING SAFETY APPROVED EQUIPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE PROCEDI RE NO.............8-23 PAGE............... 1 of 7 DATES: issued September 1975 effective September 19 75 1 2 2.1 2.2 3 4 4.1 4.2 SCOPE This procedure establishes the policy for the safety aspects of purchased products, materials, equipment and chemicals. It assigns the responsibility of the Individ uals and groups Involved In determining appropriate specifications, making the selection and the purchase of such items, and provides guidelines and information to assure that all purchases comply with Corporate Standards, Codes and local, State and Federal laws that are applicable. POLICY It is Corporate, policy, direction and practice to purchase the safest possible equipment, products, and material to insure that the fire-accident-injury exper ience is kept to the absolute minimum. Wherever possible, products bearing the safety "Approved" label of an appropriate testing laboratory or agency such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Factory Mutual (FM), U. S. Bureau of Mines, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), etc., will be given preference to other products. GENERAL It is not the intent of this procedure to specify fully the safety requirements for any given equipment or material nor to present a formal procedure for investigating the safety aspects of every new product. Experience, training and good judgment will be guiding factors in determining how hazardous a new product or machine may be, how thoroughly alternate products should be considered, and the procedures to follow to assure that the safest possible product is obtained. The investigation and selection may vary in complexity from the simple selection of an "Approved" label device from a catalog to involved meetings between Engi neering, Manufacturing, Technical, Purchasing and Safety for items where the potential for fire, accident or business interruption is high. RESPONSIBILITY It is impractical for the local Safety and Plant Protection Department to review every purchase of a new product, chemical, or piece of equipment, nor is it likely that the Purchasing Department will have sufficient knowledge of the safety con siderations to adequately judge each purchase. Hence, primary responsibility must rest with the individual (and his department head) initiating the Purchase Requisition. The initiating individual should utilize the facilities and know-how available in the Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Technical, Purchasing, and Safety Departments to assist with safety considerations. 009154 aELANESE CORPORATION RESPONSIBLE ISSUING OEPT. SECTION: LOSS PREVENTION CORPORATE SAFETY SI BJECT: PURCHASING SAFETY APPROVED EQUIPMENT SUPERSEDES PROC. DATED Eng. Std. E13-4.1 i ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE PROCEDI RE NO............ 8-2 PACE............... 2 of 7 DATES: issued September 1975 effective September 1975 4.3 The local Safety and Plant Protection Department will specify and select all personal protection, fire protection, and plant protection supplies and equip ment. This will Include but not be limited to such items as eye, face, head, hand, foot, and respiratory protection equipment, fire hose, fire extinguishers, safety cans, plant master locks and keys, and other plant protection requirements. 4.4 It is the responsibility of the Safety and Plant Protection Department Head to see that the codes, standards, and reference sources applicable to his facility are readily available, and that there are individuals familiar with the scope and use of the standards and specifications to whom questions from Purchasing or others can be referred. 5 APPRAISAL OF SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 5.1 In selecting and specifying a new product, chemical, or piece of equipment, the following questions will assist the initiating individual in appraising the safety considerations: A What are the potential hazards of this product, what is their magnitude; how can the hazards be overcome through design and selection? Example: Is the proposed new equipment equipped with all necessary guards, safety interlocks and automatic or manual cut-offs or must these be added later at the plant? Is an emergency stop needed and properly located? Are manual switches and control valves located for convenient access by the operator? B Is it possible to obtain safety "Approved" label products for this service? C Is the product covered by any federal, state or local law, regulation, code, standard or recommendation by a recognized agency? D Are tests or trials of the item necessary or desirable? E Will the product meet required noise standards or will it cause any occupational health problems? F Will the product introduce or cause any environmental pollution or waste disposal problems? .2 In answering these questions, it will frequently be necessary and desirable for the initiating party to consult with other groups or individuals within the plant or laboratory (Safety, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical, `Maintenance, etc.) on an informal basis. ELANESE CORPORATION RESPONSIBLE ISSUING DEPT. CORPORATE SAFETY SUPERSEDES PROC, DATED Eng. Std* E13-4.1 SECTION: LOSS PREVENTION SUBJECT: PURCHASING SAFETY APPROVED EQUIPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE PROCEDI RE NO........ .. 8-2 PACE.............. 3 of 7 DATES: issued September 1975 effective September 1975 5.3 The Immediate superior of the initiating individual and the person approving the Purchase Requisition must assure themselves that the questions in paragraph 5.1 have been given adequate consideration before forwarding the requisition to the Purchasing Department. 5.4 Where the product is covered by or is subject to federal, state, or local lav or regulations, the Purchase Order must Include a statement that the product as furnished, must comply fully with the applicable safety laws and regulations of the Federal Government and the State and Municipality in which it is to be used. 5.5 If the Purchasing Department has some doubt as to the adequacy of safety consid erations, the matter should be referred to the local Safety Department for review and recommendations. Should there be unresolved conflict of opinion concerning the safety aspects of a particular item, the local Safety Department will refer the matter to the Corporate Director, Safety and Plant Protection for his review and recommendation. 6 REFERENCE SOURCES 6.1 For any given piece of equipment or product, there may be a number of potential safety hazards which might be overlooked by those not experienced in accident and fire prevention work. There are numerous publications and reference sources available on file in or through the local Safety office that provide comprehensive Information and guidance. Those Involved in the appraisal, selection and purchase of safety approved products are encouraged to use these reference sources. 6.2 Following is a listing of reference publications and organizations offering safety oriented codes, standards, specifications and guidelines for good prac tice: (See paragraph 6.3 for addresses) A General (Wide Coverage) 1. Accident Prevention Manual - National Safety Council 2. American National Standards - American National Standards Institute 3. Approved Guide, Equipment and Materials - Factory Mutual Engineering 4. Best's Safety Director - A. M. Best Company 5. Data Sheets - National Safety Council 6. Equipment & Materials Testing & Approval - Underwriters Laboratories 7. Handbook of Industrial Loss Prevention - Factory Mutual Engineering 8. Materials of Construction - American Society for Testing & Materials 9. Occupational Safety and Health Standards, OSHA - U. S. Department of Labo 10. Safety Bulletins - Celanese Corporation 009156 ELANESE CORPORATION RESPONSIBLE ISSUING DEPT. SECTION: LOSS PREVENTION CORPORATE SAFETY SUPERSEDES PROC. DATED Eng. Std. E13-4.1 SUBJECT: PURCHASING SAFETY APPROVED EQUIPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE PROCEIH RE NO............ 8-23 PACE............... 4 of 7 DATES: issued September 1975 elective September 1975 B Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Piping, Storage Tanks. Electrical 1. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - American Society Mechanical Engineers 2. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certification - National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors 3. National Electrical Code - National Fire Protection Association 4. Piping Systems B31.1-B31.8 - American National Standards Institute 5. Petroleum and Refining Safety - American Petroleum Institute 6. Safety in Petroleum Refining - John G. Simmonds & Co. C Chemicals - Radiation - Occupational Health 1. Chemical Safety Data Sheets - Manufacturing Chemists Association 2. Compressed Gas Storage & Handling - Compressed Gas Association, Inc. 3. Dangerous Properties of Hazardous Materials, Sax - Reinhold Pub. Co. 4. Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene - National Safety Council 5. Guide for Safety in the Chemical Laboratory - Manufacturing Chemists Asso 6. Handbook of Laboratory Safety - Chemical Rubber Publishing Co. 7. Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, Patty - Interscience Publishers, Inc. 8. Industrial Hygiene Digest - Industrial Health Foundation, Inc. 9. Industrial Noise Manual - American Industrial Hygiene Assoc. 10. Radiation Protection, 10 CFR Part 20 - Atomic Energy Commission 11. Threshold Limit Values - American Conference of Govt. Industrial Hygienist 12. Toxic Substances List - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health D Fire Prevention and Protection 1. Fire Protection Handbook - National Fire Protection Assoc. (NFPA) 2. Gas Appliances, Certification - American Gas Association 3. Hazardous Materials, Fire Protection Guide - NFPA 4. National Fire Codes - NFPA E Personal Protection Equipment, Clothing, and Appliances 1. Appliances - U. S. Bureau of Mines 2. Certified Personal Protection Equipment - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 3. Standards - American National Standards Association '.3 Addresses of Refsrencs Sources American Conf. of Governmental Industrial Hygiene 1014 Broadway Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 009157 ELANESE CORPORATION ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE RESPONSIBLE ISSUING DEPT. CORPORATE SAFETY SUPERSEDES PROC. DATED Eng. Std. E13-4.1 SECTION: LOSS PREVENTION SUBJECT: PURCHASING SAFETY APPROVED EQUIPMENT PROCEDI RENO............. 8-2' PACE............... 5 of 7 OATES: issued September 1975 effective September 19 75 American Gas Association 605 Third Avenue New York, N. Y. 10016 Manufacturing Chemists Association 1825 Connecticut Avenue N. V. Washington, D. C. 20009 American Industrial Hygiene Assoc. 25711 Southfield Road Southfield, Michigan 48075 American National Standards Inst. 1430 Broadway New York, N. Y. 10018 National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors 1115 North Ohio Street Columbus, Ohio 43201 National Fire Protection Association 470 Atlantic Avenue Boston, Mass. 02110 American Petroleum Institute Safety and Fire Protection Service 1271 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10020 American Society of Mechanical Engineers 347 East 47th Street New York, N. Y. 10017 American Soc. for Testing & Materials 1916 Race Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Atomic Energy Commission Germantown, Md. Washington, D. C. 20545 A. M. Best Company Park Avenue Morristown, N. J. 07960 Chemical Rubber Publishing Company 18901 Cranwood Parkway Cleveland, Ohio 44128 Factory Mutual Engineering Corp. 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike Norwood, Mass. 02062 Industrial Health Foundation, Inc. 5231 Center Avenue Pittsburg, Pa. 15232 Interscience Publishers, Inc. 605 Third Avenue New York, N. Y. 10016 National Institute Occupational Safety & Health Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 National Safety Council 625 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 Reinhold Publishing Company 450 West 33rd Street New York, N. Y. 10001 John G. Simmonds & Co., Inc. Ill John Street New York, N. Y. Underwriter's Laboratories 207 East Ohio Street Chicago, Illinois 60611 U. S. Dept, of Health, Education and Welfare National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Rockville, Maryland 20852 U. S. Dept, of Labor 14th St. & Constitution Ave. N. W. Washington, D. C. 20210 Standards may be ordered from: Occupational Safety & Health Regional Office or Government Printing Office Washington, D. C. 20402 009158 ELANESE CORPORATION responsible issuing dept. CORPORATE SAFETY SUPERSEDES PROC. DATED Eng. Std. E13-4.1 SECTION: LOSS PREVENTION SUBJECT: V V PURCHASING SAFETY APPROVED EQUIPMENT administrative procedure^ PROCEDURE NO............ 8_2 PACE___ : . 6 of 7 DATES: issued September 1975 effective September 1975 7 CHECK LIST AREAS AND EQUIPMENT (PARTIAL LISTING) The following check list represents categories and specific equipment which are well covered by "Approved" label products or "Specification" products, or are areas of particular concern in our plant safety program. Articles for purchase appearing on this list should be checked carefully for safety considerations against the applicable codes, specifications, and "Approved" label equipment references given in paragraph 6.3. ATMOSPHERE CONTROL GUARDING Air Pollution Air Heating Systems Dust and Fumes Air Conditioning Atmosphere Analysis Radiation Protection - AEC Requirements CHEMICAL AND SOLVENT SAFETY Compatability and Reactivity Corrosiveness Fire Explosion Labeling of Containers and Piping Systems Proper Storage Toxicity and Health Hazards ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Appliances Generation and Distribution Illumination-Emergency Lighting Power and Control Power Tools FIRE PROTECTION Machinery Conveyors Floor Openings and Holes Walking and Working Surfaces HANDLING EQUIPMENT Chains - Cable Slings - Crane Hooks Chemical Handling Conveyor Systems Drum Storage Elevators Gas Cylinders - Accessories General Materials Handling Equipment Hose - Connections Industrial Trucks and Accessories Personal Protection Equipment Rail and Truck Dock Boards Safety Cans - Safety Equipment Tank Car-Truck, Loading - Unloading LADDERS AND SCAFFOLDING Ladders and Accessories Maintenance Platforms Scaffolding and Accessories Fire Alarm Systems Fire Control Equipment Fire Extinguishers Fire Extinguishing Systems Fire Fighting Equipment Fire Pumps Rescue Equipment Fire Prevention Equipment MEDICAL AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE First Aid and Emergency Products In-Plant Hospital Equipment Skin Cleaning and Protection Wash Room Equipment and Sanitation 009159 ELANESE CORPORATION RESPONSIBLE ISSUING DEPT. CORPORATE SAFETY SUPERSEDES PROC. DATED Eng. Std. E13-4.1 SECTION: LOSS PREVENTION SUBJECT: PURCHASING SAFETY APPROVED EQUIPMENT administrative procedure PROCEDI RE NO.............g-2 PAGE............... 7 of 7 DATES: issued September 19 75 effective September 19 75 NOISE CONTROL Audlometrlc Testing Hearing Protection Equipment Noise Analysis Equipment Noise Reduction Equipment PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Arm and Hand Body and Leg Eye and Face Foot Head Respiratory PLANT MAINTENANCE Floor Maintenance Materials Floor and Stair Treads Machinery Maintenance Equipment Non-Sparking Tools Haste Disposal Equipment PROCESS EQUIPMENT ASME Code Requirements - Pressure Vesse. Controls and Accessories Pressure Relief - Control - Venting TRANSPORTATION SAFETY Vehicle Maintenance Equipment Vehicle Safety Equipment UTILITIES ASME Code Requirements Boilers and Accessories Burners Fuel and Combustion Controls WORKING TOOLS Hand Tools and Accessories Portable Power Tools Welding Equipment and Supplies 009160