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178 Serious Incident Prevention

In their daily work, team members are alert for early warning signals of
potential pipeline problems. Red flag conditions, such as low cathodic pro-
tection readings and evidence of pending third-party construction work af-
fecting the pipeline right-of-way, are proactively identified and investigated.
Action is taken in the early stages to prevent development of more signifi-
cant problems.
The team proactively seeks new information impacting pipeline inci-
dent prevention. New knowledge is continually applied to improve the
process. The team understands the severe consequences of pipeline inci-
dents and is highly committed to sustaining incident-free operations.

Chemical Handling Department:
Tank Storage Operations

With responsibility for a large inventory of flammable materials, the
tank storage team is well aware of the potential for serious incidents. The
team has enhanced its understanding of tank storage risks through re-
searching various publications including NFPA 30, Flammable and
Combustible Liquid Code. Primary concerns include prevention of fires
2
and accidental releases of material.

100

90

80

% 70
Monthly %
12 Month Moving Avg
60
Goal
50

40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
MONTH
FIGURE 15-14. Tank storage operations percent critical work completed.