PMBPROD343E — Shut down plant area

1 Process request for plant or production line shutdown

• 1.1Identify type of and reason for shutdown request
• 1.2Assess impact of shutdown on production capabilities and adjust production plans to reflect those impacts
• 1.3Communicate plan for shutdown with relevant personnel
• 1.4Plan shutdown process according to type of shutdown and workplace shutdown procedures

2 Confirm shutdown of equipment or work area

• 2.1Identify specific plant and equipment affected by shutdown and ensure no further raw materials are provided
• 2.2Ensure equipment and site are cleaned up with all waste removed for recycling or disposal
• 2.3Tag or isolate equipment, and advise relevant personnel that equipment or area is offline
• 2.4Supervise personnel in equipment shutdown procedures

3 Prepare equipment for idle period

• 3.1Ensure suitable guards, locks, tags or notices are placed on equipment in clear view to prevent inadvertent startup
• 3.2Ensure any adjustments, control alterations, lubrication or application of corrosion inhibitors are undertaken by appropriate personnel
• 3.3Arrange for appropriate coverage of equipment and security of area based on duration of idleness

4 Complete workplace documentation

• 4.1Complete relevant documentation, detailing nature of shutdown activity, dates and equipment that has been taken out of service
• 4.2Advise management of shutdown procedure outcomes
• 4.3Complete required regulatory documentation and obtain any required external certification

5 Anticipate and solve process control variances

• 5.1Recognise existing or potential process control variances and their causes
• 5.2Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
• 5.3Monitor process control variances and corrective actions taken until resolved
• 5.4Accurately complete records and logbooks

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