Mechanical Integrity Written Procedures

Lesson Objectives  Describe Required Written Procedures for Establishing an MI Program  List Acceptable Sources of Information for Writing MI Procedures  Describe How to Implement the Program for MI Procedures

Discussion of Requirement  OSHA Wants Employers to Have Systems to Define and Exercise PM Programs  Procedures are Required to Ensure On-going Mechanical Integrity of Each Tag Item  Can be Covered as a Group if Sufficiently Similar, e.g.  Hot Service Centrifugal Pumps  Atmospheric Storage Tanks  Documentation is Required on Results  Procedures Shall Follow RAGAGEP  Vendors and Manufacturers Should be Consulted for Procedure Information  Employee Input is Required

Required Procedures  Procedures for a MI Program  Procedures for Safe Work Practices  Manufacturers’ Recommended Maintenance Procedures  On-Line Maintenance Procedures  Inspections and Tests Required to Ensure Integrity  Inspection and Test Frequency  Any Required Special Safety Equipment  Employee Input is Require

Procedure Characteristics  Required Unless Employee Input States Otherwise  Steps to Safely Complete a Maintenance Task  Instructions to Address Criticality and Complexity Issues  Sufficient Detail to Ensure Integrity will be Restored  Sufficient Detail to Allow Employee to Know When Task is Complete  Safety Equipment and Precautions Required  Operational Concerns  References to Manufacturers’ Guidelines and Other Information for Basic Guidance when Appropriate

Implementing the Procedures Program  Issue Procedures to Involved Employees  Train Personnel  Establish  Responsibilities for Performance  Methods to Monitor Performance  Methods for Auditing the Program  Take Corrective Actions on Timely Basis  Document and Keep Current all Elements of the Procedures Program  Incorporate Management of Change Into MI Program