1. Line Break Permit Process
 Only trained Maintenance employees and contractors are permitted to perform a Line Break
 The exact location of the break in must be identified and marked with Yellow Caution tape
 Prior to a Line Break, a permit must be completed which
o Identifies hazards associated with the Line Break which exist or potentially exist
o Identifies control methods for hazard elimination or reduction
o Identifies required PPE
o Confirms communication with affected employees or contractors
o Confirms that applicable control methods have been implemented
 The permit must be approved by
o Maintenance Manager or Process Engineer, and
o EHS Engineer or Director of Operations
 The permit approver must go to the point of the break to confirm all permit conditions have
been met
 The completed permit must be posted near the Break
 Upon completion of the break and associated job tasks,
o use the proper procedure for joining the lines,
o remove barricades, supports and grounds,
o notify affected persons of work completion,
o receive authorization to remove the lockout/tagout, and
o restart the equipment.
 the completed permit shall be placed in the drop box in the Foreman’s office