Project EH&S Review Program

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1 Project EH&S Review Program Page 1 of 5 Project EH&S Review Program 1. PURPOSE 1.1. This document describes the work instructions necessary for providing a structured approach to manage Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) risks associated with new installations of processes and/or equipment, and identify facility and maintenance requirements for these projects. The intent is to provide a consistent system to assure that all regulatory and internal safety, health and environmental issues and impacts are identified prior to installation and start up. Proper implementation of an effective project EHS review results in reduced risk of exposure or harm to individuals or property as well as accommodation of aggressive start up schedules. 2. SCOPE 2.1. Each Rogers Corporation manufacturing and R&D facility is to have in place a systematic way of ensuring that new and modified equipment and processes are reviewed for EHS concerns prior to purchase and again before turning over to manufacturing or regular R&D work. This system must be at least as inclusive as the one provided as an example below This program applies to all equipment or processes purchased through the Project Authorization Request (PAR) system This program also applies to any significant modification to existing equipment/processes that may impact the health or safety of Rogers employees or effects the surrounding environment. The site s should be consulted to make this determination. 3. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 3.1. Project Safety Review Checklist (Under Forms) 3.2. Project Authorization Request (PAR) 3.3. Safety Sign-Off Labels (Attachment 1A & 1B) 4. PROCEDURE 4.1. General Instructions Project EHS Review is designed as a two part function. In the initial planning stage (pre-par), the Project EHS Review Checklist is used to ensure that design and installation activities incorporate key elements required for proper implementation of EHS, maintenance and Risk Management programs. These key elements include fire prevention and protection, life safety,

2 Project EH&S Review Program Page 2 of 5 equipment safety, electrical safety, chemical safety, protection of the environment, and protection of property. In the second stage (Start-up Review) the checklist is again used to ensure these key elements have been addressed prior to release to manufacturing or regular development use Each of the items listed under the column identified as EHS Categories & Potential Hazards must be reviewed to determine whether they apply to the particular project Items that apply to the project should be checked in the "Applies" column Items that do not apply should be checked in the "NA" column Prior to signing, designated personnel should verify that the checked items are correct, and supporting information, such as training records, is available Initial Planning Stage The Checklist columns identified as "Pre PAR Review" must be completed and signed off by the and signed off by designated personnel prior to submitting a PAR Prior to signing the Pre PAR Review Approvals section, designated personnel should verify that the checked items are correct, and supporting design information is available The completed checklist with signatures must be provided to the site s Safety prior to initiating the approval cycle for the PAR Items that are completed at this stage, such as layout, designed guarding and utility design should also be checked in the "complete" column if they are completed before initiating the PAR The must ensure that the PAR is routed through the Safety for sign-off The is encouraged to work with the or knowledgeable person for some of the more detailed items Installation/Start-up Stage The Safety Sign-Off label is signed by the in the section marked Installation Approval when the area is ready for equipment/process installation The label is attached to the new equipment as soon as it arrives in its permanent location.

3 Project EH&S Review Program Page 3 of The Checklist is again used to ensure that all applicable impacts have been addressed and completed, including administrative details such as signs, procedures and training. The Checklist columns identified as "Start-Up Review" are to be completed Each of the items should again be reviewed to make sure the status of any items checked "NA" in the pre-par review has not changed. Verify this, and check the "NA" column in the Start Up Review section if there are no changes in status The Safety Sign-Off label is completed prior to releasing the process/equipment for production or regular development use When all signatures are obtained the front label is removed and filed with the Modifications When equipment/processes are to be modified significantly enough to possibly cause an increased environmental, health or safety risk this procedure will again be used The checklist s Pre Par Review columns are to be used during the planning stage. Once all signatures are obtained on the approvals sheet, the Safety is to sign the red label in the Installation Approval block indicating the modification is approved Once the modification has been made the previous label (if applicable) is to be removed and replaced with the red and green labels The checklist s Start-Up Review columns are then used. Once all signatures have been obtained on the label, the red tag is removed leaving the green tag. The equipment/process is now ready for use.

4 Front Label Attachment 1A EQUIPMENT/PROCESS EH&S SIGN-OFF DO NOT REMOVE TAG. EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED FOR INITIAL SET-UP PURPOSES ONLY. This Safety Sign-Off Tag represents the Project EHS Review of all Rogers Corporation new and modified equipment and processes. Please note that no new or modified machinery / equipment is to be operated before completing the Safety Sign Off process. Equipment/ Process Location Safety Environmental Name (Print) Contact Number Installation Approval Environmental Signature Date TAG TO BE REMOVED BY SAFETY COORDINATOR ONLY

5 Back Label Attachment 1B EQUIPMENT/PROCESS EH&S SIGN-OFF Approved for Use Equipment/ Process Location Safety Environmental Name (Print) Contact Number Installation Approval Environmental Signature Date