WHY WORK WITH PRIME PROCESS SAFETY CENTER?
Prime Process Safety Center specializes in process safety testing with expert laboratory personnel. We deliver accurate, reliable, and defensible data that meets industry and regulatory standards. With state-of-the-art equipment and strict testing protocols, we ensure precise dust explosion severity testing. Our team provides in-depth analysis and valuable insights tailored to your needs. Our Houston-based, state-of-the-art laboratory ensures accurate and reliable data, while we also provide ongoing support for effective implementation and long-term safety compliance.
Electrostatic Hazard Assessment
Electrostatic Hazard Assessment (EHA) is a critical safety process in industrial settings, particularly in environments where combustible materials are processed or handled. It involves the systematic evaluation of risks associated with the accumulation and discharge of static electricity, which can be a significant ignition source for fires or explosions. Key components of EHA typically include:
Determining where and how static charges are generated in the facility, often through activities such as material handling, processing, or the movement of personnel.
Analyzing the properties of materials being handled, such as their ability to accumulate static charge and their combustibility or flammability.
Considering factors like humidity and temperature, which can affect the generation and dissipation of static electricity.
Checking for proper grounding and bonding of equipment, which are essential for safely dissipating static charges.
Reviewing operational procedures and practices to identify activities that may contribute to static electricity risks.
Evaluating the likelihood of static electricity leading to ignition and the potential consequences of such events.
Implementing strategies to mitigate identified risks, which may include improving grounding and bonding systems, altering material handling processes, changing environmental conditions, or using antistatic devices.
Educating employees about the risks associated with static electricity and training them in safe work practices and emergency procedures.
Ensuring that the findings and recommendations of the EHA are well-documented and that the facility complies with relevant safety standards and regulations.
Regularly monitoring the effectiveness of control measures and reviewing the EHA to keep it up-to-date with any changes in processes, materials, or equipment.
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