Q. Show Hazards associated with plants?

Hazards associated with plants will typically include the following:

• Inherent fire hazards presented by the release of flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers/filings, whether during normal operations or as a result of any unusual or abnormal condition.

• Dust arising from handling, processing and storage of bulk solids.

• High-temperature and high-pressure fluids, and hot surfaces.

• Rotating equipment located in or near operating areas.

• The handling of hazardous materials at truck and rail loading facilities.

• Weather, environmental conditions.

• Site drainage and storm water treatment.

• Firewater supply.

• Large inventories of hazardous materials (including liquid fuels) from storage compounds and pipelines.

• Storage and handling of hazardous chemicals and bulk solids.

• Potential releases of toxic vapors (e.g. hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), ammonia (NH₃)).

• Failure of process systems and utilities.