In process manufacturing environments, pipework can often be broken or damaged during maintenance, cleaning and repair work. Compliance with a line breaking policy is therefore critical in helping to reduce risk of injury. People working in these environments should be fully trained in the safe methods of breaking lines and should be aware of the importance of processing and complying with a line breaking policy or permit, as well as the proper procedures to follow (as described in HSG253, Health & Safety Executive Guidance Note: 2006) both before and after line breaking.
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