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Chemical Handling Department “Red Flag” Reports
Date Description Follow-Up Action
02/23/xx Unexpectedly high level of Investigation indicated a valve leaking
material detected on daily by into tank. Problem resolved before
inventory of Tank #3 overfill of tank.

02/27/xx Evidence of smoking in an Investigation indicated contract employ-
unauthorized area of ware- ees were violating no-smoking rules.
house reported by ware- Reviewed with contractor management
house operator who indicated the involved contract em-
ployees would be disciplined and all
others reminded of smoking restrictions.

3/18/xx Pipeline inspector on rou- Investigation indicated a contractor was
tine inspection noted third planning to install a utility pole but had
party stakes driven on not reported plans through the one-call
pipeline right-of-way indi- system. Plans for the excavation that
cating plans for a future could have damaged the underground
excavation. pipeline were revised to install the pole
at a new location safely removed from
the pipeline route.

Chemical Handling John –
Department Thanks for observing and
investigating the construction
SERIOUS stakes near our pipeline Valve
INCIDENT Station No. 2. Your actions
PREVENTION prevented the installation of a
utility pole in a location that could
have damaged our pipeline.

To: John Rigby _____ The Chemical Handling
Department Team appreciates
Date: 3/22/xx ________
your proactive actions and
commitment to safe work!

Linda Smith Frank Brown
Robin Burns James Johnson

A Typical Note of Appreciation from Members of
the Chemical Handling Department Team
FIGURE 15-6. Reinforcement for proactive actions in identifying red-flag con-
ditions.