1. CAUSTIC SODA OFF LOADING BY A COMPETENT PERSON
1.1. Caustic soda tanker to be directed to off loading point by plant security.
1.2. Driver to report to CIP control room with his delivery note.
1.3. Supervisor to ensure that tanker has been to weigh bridge.
1.4. Supervisor or team leader to accompany driver to tanker.
1.5. Competent person to be in attendance throughout off loading.
1.6. Measure the tank to make sure that there is room for the delivery.
1.7. Both competent person and driver to wear recommended personal protective equipment as stated.
1.8. Cordon area off with ‘NO ENTRY’ signs, chains/ barricade tape.
1.9. Unlock delivery point.
1.10. Driver to connect delivery pipe to point and connect earth cable.
1.11. Check safety shower if working.
1.12. Open running water hose
1.13. Ensure loading valves on tanks are open
1.14. Driver connects air hose to tanker after de-watering
1.15. Driver and mine representative to stand by at air point when driver opens slowly. Pressurize tanker, start delivery.
1.16. Competent person to ensure all safety procedures are adhered to as stated.
1.17. The off loading supervisor is responsible for authorizing discharge at the off loading area and should be thoroughly trained and found competent in the correct procedures to be followed and the emergency measures to be taken in case of a spillage.
1.18. It is the responsibility of the recipient’s off loading supervisor to clearly instruct the tanker driver which tank is to be filled.
1.19. The recipient’s off loading supervisor has the right to refuse permission to discharge the contents of a road tanker if he is not satisfied with the condition of the tanker, the reasons for the rejection should be noted on the delivery note.
1.20. The driver has the right to refuse permission to discharge the contents of a road tanker if he is not satisfied with the condition of the tanker, the reasons for the rejection should be noted on the delivery note.
2. TANKER EMPTY
2.1. Close air
2.2. Driver to ensure tanker is de-pressurized before disconnecting delivery pipe.
2.3. Competent person to lock delivery point. Wash away any spillage and close delivery valve on caustic soda tank.
2.4. Competent person to measure caustic soda tank and sign delivery note.
2.5. Competent person attach delivery check list to plant copy of delivery note.
2.6. Tanker to leave plant to weigh bridge at mine store.
3. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
3.1. Hazchem suit
3.2. Acid proof overall or oil skin
3.3. Neoprene or rubber gloves
3.4. Gumboots
3.5. Full face shield
3.6. Hard hat
3.7. Neoprene or acid resistant apron