I9: Hazardous Area Static Control

Greater Columbus Convention Center 

Room: A 223 

CM Credit Hours: 1 

Hazardous area static control is required for process industries to alleviate the risk of electrostatic discharge in designated areas. Anytime flammable liquids and combustible dust are handled, the processes need to be bonded and grounded to ensure safe operations by eliminating the risk of fire and explosion from an electrostatic discharge. This is relevant for all industries (e.g., petrochemical, chemical, paints, solvents, food, pharmaceutical) that want to provide safe workplaces. This education session will discuss a) the options available to ground drums, IBCs, totes, trucks, and railcars; and b) the levels of safety that can be achieved for plant process control and personnel. EHS and plant managers can improve safety by understanding the hazards and implementing practical solutions.

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the causes of static generation and accumulation.
• List the three levels of static protection products.
• Design what system components are needed for monitoring a ground point.
• Determine the options to ground a tote, drum, rail car, FIBC bag.
• Describe how a monitoring system works and why must it be intrinsically safe. 

Intermediate

Q&A

Consulting

All Industries

Engineering

Available as part of AIHA CONNECT OnDemand

Chemical Hazards

Risk Assessment and Management

Safety