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To: Distribution 5W- Interoffice Communication From: Date: Subject: C. W. Turner February 28, 1986 VINYL SAFETY AUDIT FORM Attached is a copy of the updated Vinyl safety audit forms* Each shift supervisor will conduct an audit of each of his operators at least once per month. After completing the form, the shift supervisor will privately discuss the audit results with each individual operator. The purpose of these audits is to heighten everyone's safety awareness by providing a mechanism to improve safe work habits. The audit forms should not be considered a comprehensive list so do not limit your audits to the items on the forms. If there are any questions or comments, please contact me. C. W. Turner Vinyl Operations Supervisor rah attachment Distribution: BFH, RAC, D&K ALR, BGK cc: DWH, MLN,c*ffnn A VAB.0001032446 "A" OPERATOR REACTORS 1. The operator demonstrates his adherence to plant rules by wearing proper - respiratory protection as required. Yes ______ No ____ 2. The operator wears proper hearing protection in restricted areas. Yes _____ No 3. The operator is equipped with a working flashlight. Yes__ No 4. The operator is equipped with proper radio equipment including a radio, mike, and holster. Yes No 5. The operator is equipped with a pair of channel locks in good condition. Yes _____ No 6. The operator has protective gloves and wears them as appropriate in the field. Yes No ______ s 7. The operator demonstrates his safety awareness as evidenced by all gas cylinders being supported by a security chain. Yes No 9. The operator recognizes the importance of restricting vehicle traffic in his unit by enforcing entry equipment by permit and keeping the yellow barrier chains in an upright position. Yes No .10 The operator demonstrates his attention to emergency equipment in that all eyewashes and safety showers are functional. Yes No 11. The operator demonstrates his attention to emergency equipment in that all emergency AMS kill systems have proper operating pressures and correct piping lineups. Yes ______ No 12 The operator demonstrates his conformation with department rules and does not leave the initiator bomb with the high pressure service water on. No 13 The operator demonstrates his attention to houseke- ling; a) No hoses strung across walkways b) Sewer gratings in place and free of trash c) No empty pallets or drums in the unit d) No uninstalled filters in unit (fresh or dirty e) No clutter on the condenser level f) Concrete area around catbombs is clear of buildup (scraped up) g) Top manway level of reactors free of clutter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No 14 The operator demonstrates his environmental awarenes ! in that no blown rupture discs are found on reactors, RVCM condensers, or emergency AMS kill pots. No VAB.0001032447 "A" OPERATOR REACTORS - Continued 15. The operator demonstrates his attention to procedure and proper operating guidelines in that reactor agitator seals are provided with proper seal oil and lip seal flow. Yes No ______ 16. The operator demonstrates his attention to procedure and proper operating guidelines in that recovery vacuum pump and compressors are provided with high pressure flows to pressure mechanical seals. Yes ______ No 'JqP'- 17. The field operator is responsible to VCM leaks, i.e. the area by taking proper detection steps and clearing personnel from the area if greater than one ppm VCM. Yes ______ No 18. The operator demonstrates his attention to housekeeping in that all used respirators are placed in the used respirator bin. Yes No 19. The operator demonstrates his attention to procedures in that all initiator bottles are stored vertically and the local freezer lid is completely closed to prevent Initiator decomposition. Yes ___ No 20. The operator demonstrates his attention to procedure that all spent initiator bottles are cut. Yes No 21. The operator demonstrates his attention to slipping hazards in that no algae spots exist in his area. Yes No 22. The operator spreads salt, sand, or de-icer on icy areas in his unit to prevent slipping. Yes ______ No 23. The operator demonstrates his attention to housekeeping in that there is no clutter on the receiver decks. Yes ______ No 24. The operator demonstrates his attention to housekeeping in that there is no clutter on the batch water stripper or BDT. Yes ______ No 25. The operator does not leave a forktruck running unattended. Yes ______ No 26. The operator does not use forktruck as a "taxi" and uses only to carry loads. Yes No 27. The operator demonstrates good drum handling practices. Yes ______ No 28. The operator moves gas cylinders with the green cylinder carts with security chains attached. Yes No 29. The operator pays attention to housekeeping and there are no initiator bottle caps on ground around reactor areas. Yes No 30. Do all manual valves in the unit have valve handles. Yes No 31. Does the operator stop the forktruck at stop signs (or just roll through) Yes No VAB.0001032448 J "A" OPERATOR REACTORS - Continued 32. Does the operator routinely discuss safety topics on-shift and make suggestions concerning safety. Yes - No a) How many times within last week? __________ (number) 33. Does the operator slow down and blow horn before driving forktrucks through strip doors. Yes No 34. Does the operator personally participate in monitoring the work activities o of maintenance/contractors in his/her unit for safety practices and work permit compliance. Yes ___ No ___ 35. Does the operator actively participate in the monthly safety meetings. Yes ______ No _____ 36. Does the operator use proper lifting techniques. Yes No 37. Does the operator know where the Material Safety Data Sheet books is (ask them!) and how to use it. Yes No VAB.0001032449 / A "A" OPERATOR - DRYERS 1. The operator demonstrates his adherence to plant rules by wearing proper respiratory protection as required; respirator atop blend tanks; dust mask when deboxing. Yes ______ No _____ 2. The operator wears proper hearing protection in restricted areas. Yes ______ No 3. The operator is equipped with a working flashlight. Yes ______ No 4. The operator is equipped with proper radio equipment including a radio, mike, and holster. Yes No 5. To minimize the potential of a transfer hose blowing off, the "cam lock" type ears are wired down. Yes ______ No 6. The operator pays close attention to good housekeeping practices and hoses not in use are neatly coiled. Yes ______ No 7. The operator pays close attention to procedure of switching lines. Yes ______ No 8. Do all manual valves in the unit have valve handles. Yes No 9. To prevent unnecessary resin dusting transfer lines that are not in use to be properly capped. Yes ______ No 10. The operator pays close attention to area housekeeping in that sewer gratings are free of clutter. Yes ______ No 11. The operator does not leave a forktruck running unattended. Yes ______ No 12. The operator is equipped with a pair of channel locks in good condition. Yes ______ No 13. The operator demonstrates his understanding of proper operating procedures in the unplugging centrifuges. Yes ______ No 14. The operator adheres to plant rules and uses gloves in the field as required. Yes ______ No 15. The operator demonstrates his attention to housekeeping as his area is free of resin and spills and that they are properly cleaned up. Yes _____ No ____ p 16. The operator follows fluid bed inhibitor makeup procedures. Yes ______ No 17. When operating the forktrucks, does the operator pay close attention to the people and equipment around him (to avoid accidents/damage) Yes ______ No * 18. The operator demonstrates his attention to housekeeping by no discarded gloves in area. Yes No VAB.0001032450 "A" OPERATOR - DRYERS - Continued 19. The operator wears a dust mask when deboxing. Yes ______ No 20. The operator pays attention to housekeeping and the top of the 400 series silos to make sure they are clean and free of clutter and resin. Yes ______ No 21. The operator pays attention to housekeeping and the top of the 600 series silos to make sure they are clean and free of clutter and resin. Yes ______ No 22. Does the operator stop the forktruck at the stop signs (or just roll through). YesNo ____ 23. The operator is accurate and timely in completing his operator checklists. Yes ______ No 24. The yellow V-ll dock chains are in the up position. Yes No 25. Does the operator slow down and blow horn before driving forktruck through the strip doors. Yes ______ No v 26. Sifter overflow boxes are not overfull. Yes No 27. Operator attentive to safety in that all slurry pump coupling guards are securely bolted down. Yes No 28. Does the operator personally participate in monitoring the work activities of maintenance/contractors in his/her unit for safety practices and work permit compliance. Yes ______ No 29. Does the operator actively participate in the monthly safety meetings. Yes ______ No 30. Does the operator know where the Material Safety Data Sheet book is and how to use it (ask them!). Yes No VAB.0001032451 / A t GENERAL HELPERS - (Use the A-operator checklists to evaluate General Helpers if they are qualified to fill temporary vacancies) 1. The operator demonstrates his attention to plant rules in that he wears proper hearing protection. Yes _______ No 2. The operator does not have a forktruck running unattended. Yes ______ No 3. The operator has protective gloves and wears them as appropriate in the field. Yes ______ No 4. The operator wears goggles for eye protection when bagging. Yes ______ No ______ 5. The operator is attentive to housekeeping and the bagging area is kept neat and orderly. Yes ______ No 6. The operator is attentive to housekeeping and keeps the dumpster and compactor area neat and orderly. Yes _______ No 7. The operator wears a dust mask when deboxing. Yes No i i> 8. The operator is attentive to housekeeping and the roof and bagging silos are clean, free of resin and clutter. Yes No 9. The operator uses proper lifting techniques when bagging. Yes _____ No 10. The operator is active as a firewatch and not stationary. Yes _____ No 11. Does the operator actively participate in monthly safety meetings. Yes ______ No ____ 12. Does the operator ask questions and demonstrate an interest in learning safe work practices. Yes No VAB.0001032452 / j i A PANEL OPERATOR i 1. The operator Is attentive to panel lights and all are in working condition. Yes No 2. The operator is attentive to panel alarm lights and all are in working condition. Yes No 3. Does he help/assist in the training of other operators. Yes ______ No 4. The operator has initiated a field action on any VCM lights on Honeywell. Yes ______ No 5. The panel operator is knowledgeable on any alarms lights on and has initiated corrective measures. Yes ______ No 6. No reactors are being operated in the emergency mode. Yes No 7. The control room is neat and orderly. Yes ______ No 8. Does the operator monitor the Honeywell FPM closely and investigate readings. Yes ______ No \ 9. Does the operator mention safety recommendations in his communication with his A-operator. Yes No 10. Does the operator know where the Material Safety Data Sheet book is and how to use it. Yes No 11. Does the operator actively participate in monthly r.afety meetings. Yes No 4 14. Does the Lead Operator shut down hot work in his/her unit at the proper times (steps) in each reactor batch cycle. Yes No 15. Does the Lead Operator have appropriate switches for valves, motor, etc.) noted by tape or something when work is going on that requires these switches to be left alone. Yes No GENERAL ENTIRE SHIFT 1. The Vinyl breakroom is neat and orderly. Yes No 2. The Vinyl restrooms are clean and orderly. Yes ______ No 3. The control room airconditioning room is clean and orderly. Yes No VAB.0001032453