Chemical Equipment Operator how-to

How to Respond to a Temperature Excursion

Fast action prevents runaways.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Fast action prevents runaways. In short: watch; check; stop, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Watch alarms.

  2. Check cooling.

  3. Stop feeds if required.

  4. Follow the procedure.

  5. Notify supervisors.

  6. Document.

Safety reminders for chemical equipment operators

  • Wear chemical PPE
  • Follow lockout/tagout
  • Follow emergency procedures
  • Report leaks

SOP · Lockout/tagout · P&ID · DCS · Rounds · Batch record: see the full chemical equipment operator glossary.

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