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GENERAL PIPE LABELING .................................................................pg 1How could labeling reduce labor time and increase safety?

OSHA COMPLIANCE & SAFETY......................................................pg 3Do you know what to look for in the event of an emergency?

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS .......................................................................pg 5How can you meet electrical labeling requirements?

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ..................................................................pg 7Who in your facility has the authority to label chemical containers?

WAREHOUSE ...............................................................................................pg 9What areas need to be labeled in a warehouse for maximum safety?

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .................................. pg 11What areas require PPE?

VOLUNTARY SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL SIGNAGE .... pg 13What else could increase safety awareness?

ANSI/ASME A13.1 PIPE MARKING GUIDE ....................... pg 14

AMMONIA PIPE MARKING GUIDE ............................................pg 16

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Identify and list all markings that are inconsistent throughout the facility. (Do some labels change in appearance for the same pipes from one section of the facility to another?)

Identify and list unmarked valves with a valve number, line contents, and valve description.

Can you stand in any location in the plant and know the contents of every pipe you can see? If not, list those pipes.

Identify straight pipe runs that do not have labels in 50' intervals.

GENERAL PIPE LABELING Concise and legible labeling will prevent injuries, fatalities, and reduce the amount of time it takes to complete repairs. Pay close attention to common areas consistently not marked such as machinery, pipes, valves and HVAC systems. Take this guide with you to create your pipe marking list as you walk through your facility.

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GENERAL PIPE LABELING

Identify pipes not marked at all transition points, floor, wall, and ceiling penetrations.

Identify pipes not marked appropriate to ANSI specifications. (See the ANSI/ASME A13.1 Pipe Marking Guide section at the end of this guide)

Identify all ammonia pipes (including HVAC and Cold Storage areas) not marked to IIAR specifications. (See the Ammonia Pipe Marking Guide at the end of this guide)


Identify machine-specific lockout instructions that are not clearly posted.

Identify custom operating instructions that are not posted at operator positions.

Identify illegible or unclear equipment maintenance instructions.

Identify department leaders’ phone numbers not posted for questions, as well as missing emergency contact information.

Identify emergency procedures not clearly posted.

OSHA COMPLIANCE & SAFETY OSHA compliance is a major issue for all areas. Updating directional and safety signs improves morale by announcing to your employees that you are concerned for their safety. Be cognizant of other agencies such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) which creates guidelines to limit injuries in the workplace.


Identify all important safety measures that need to be posted and the locations where they need to be posted.

Identify all evacuation routes not clearly marked.

Can you stand anywhere in the plant and see an exit or a sign that shows the way to an exit? If not, identify those locations.

Identify doors that can be mistaken for an exit.

Identify all areas requiring safety signs but are not clearly posted.

Identify areas where additional non-mandatory safety information will result in a safer work environment.

OSHA COMPLIANCE & SAFETY


Identify equipment with unmarked energy sources to assist with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Identify machine-specific electrical connection points that need to be posted on high voltage equipment.

Identify all switches and controls not clearly marked.

Identify electrical panels not clearly marked with 36" clearance and high voltage warning labels, along with the specific voltage, panel number, and breaker identification.

Identify floor areas in front of panels that need to be marked to keep the area clear.

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Electrical equipment can pose significant hazards. Compliance with the NFPA 70E arc flash hazard standards can save lives. Prevention of fatality or serious injury starts with identifying electrical energy sources. Use this checklist to eliminate potential threats to your workers.


ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

Identify all panels, breakers, and switches not clearly marked to identify what they control.

Identify all electrical wires, cables, bundles, and conduits not marked.

Identify every utility terminal or piece of equipment that does not have the available fault current listed.


Does your facility use secondary (non-manufacturer) containers for chemicals, cleaners, solvents, or for disposal? If so, identify those not properly marked with hazardous material labels.

Which managers have the authority to create and apply appropriate labels to these containers? (contents, target organs, and health hazards) Are those authorized, fully trained on HazCom 2012?

Identify all hazardous waste containers, tanks, and vessels not clearly marked.

Identify hazardous waste storage areas that are not marked.

Identify all areas containing asbestos that are not marked.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS NFPA Diamond labels are designed to let first responders know the types of chemicals they are exposed to at the site of an accident. They are also used to satisfy OSHA’s “Right-to-Know” standards. That will change when OSHA requires compliance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) HazCom 2012 standards in June of 2015.



Identify all bins, racks, and shelves not clearly and uniformly marked for instant identification.

Identify all clearance and load limits not clearly marked.

Identify all areas where forklift/trucks operate that are not clearly marked.

WAREHOUSE Your warehouse is a hub of activity. Everything that is used to make your products, as well as everything that is produced, moves through the warehouse. Consistent and clear markings improve efficiency and safety in warehouse operations.

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Identify all doors leading to areas where PPE is required that are not appropriately marked.

Identify all areas that require PPE not appropriately identified by signs or labels.

Identify all areas that require entry permits that are not appropriately marked.

Identify areas where instructions for obtaining permits are not posted.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OSHA requires mandatory marking of all areas that require personal protective equipment (PPE). These areas include confined spaces, places where arc flash hazards exist, and areas that require special training and/or permits to enter.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Identify all first aid, safety shower, and eye wash stations that need to be marked.

Identify all compressed gas storage containers and storage areas not clearly marked.

Identify any scaffolding, lift equipment, and ladders not properly marked.


Identify any place you think voluntary safety and instructional signage would increase your facility’s productivity and/or safety.

VOLUNTARY SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL SIGNAGE Voluntary safety and instructional signage can be a significant part of facility safety and productivity. Step-by-step equipment cleaning instructions are not mandatory but can aid in efficiency. Many facilities have areas which “everyone knows about” but aren’t marked. Walk through the facility and note below where improvements can be made with this type of signage.

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MATERIAL PROPERTY DEFINITION OF MATERIAL PROPERTYLETTER COLOR ON

FIELD COLOR EXAMPLE

Flammable Fluids which are a vapor or produce vapors that can ignite and continue to burn in air. Black on Yellow

Combustible Fluids that may burn but are not flammable. White on Brown

Toxic & Corrosive

Fluids which are corrosive or toxic or will produce corrosive or toxic substances. Black on Orange

Fire Quenching Water and other substances used in fire fighting systems. White on Red

Other Water Any other water except for water used in fire fighting systems. White on Green

Compressed Air Any vapor or gas under pressure that does not fit a category above. White on Blue

Defined by User Defined by user. White on Black

Defined by User Defined by user. Black on White

Defined by User Defined by user. White on Purple

Defined by User Defined by user. White on Gray

MARKER LOCATION Pipe markers shall be placed:• to indicate direction of flow by labeling with arrows

at one or both ends of the label• to be visible from the point of normal approach • near valves, flanges and changes in pipe direction • both sides of ceiling, wall or floor penetrations • at any line entry or re-entry point• on straight pipe runs every 25 ft to 50 ft is typical

ANSI/ASME A13.1 PIPE MARKING GUIDEThe following Pipe Marking Guide, offered by Graphic Products to aid in properly customizing pipe markers, complies with the ANSI/ASME A13.1 - 2007 Standard for the Identification of Pipes.

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DEFINED BY USER

DEFINED BY USER

DEFINED BY USER

BOILER WATER

COMPRESSED AIR

HYDROGEN

NITRIC ACID

ACETIC ACID

SPRINKLER WATER

COLOR CODE

This guide is for general information purposes only. It is not a substitute for review of applicable standards. © 2011, 2014 Graphic Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

PIPE MARKER SIZE CHART Letter & Label Dimensions in accordance with pipe diameter

Outside Pipe Diameter Including Covering

Minimum Length ofLabel Field Color

Minimum Height of Letters

.75" - 1.25"1.5" - 2"2.5" - 6"8" - 10"Over 10"

(19 - 32 mm)(38 - 51 mm)(64 - 152 mm)(203 - 254 mm)(Over 254 mm)

8"8"12"24"32"

(203 mm)(203 mm)(305 mm)(610 mm)(813 mm)

.5"

.75"1.25"2.5"3.5"

(13 mm)(19 mm)(32 mm)(64 mm)(89 mm)

NOTE: It is recommended that pipes less than .75" in diameter, be labeled with a permanent tag

Pipes shall be placed…

...adjacent to changes in direction

...adjacent to all valves & flanges

...both sides of floor/wall penetrations

...every 25' - 50' on straight runs is typical

Label placement in relation to point of normal approach

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