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The following generic procedures related to the control of Piping and Mechanical work activities
are typical of the types of Generic Construction Project Procedures that are available:

Underground Piping Installation
Above Ground Piping Installation
Field Fabrication of Pipe Spools
Pressure Testing of Piping
Insulation Installation
Rotating Equipment
Column, Vessel, Tank, and Exchanger Installation
Boilers and Fired Heaters

Additional generic procedures related to Piping and Mechanical work operations are available on
the On-Line Reference Library.

ROLE OF THE FIELD ENGINEER IN SAFETY

The Piping or Mechanical Field Engineer is a direct contributor to the safety of the work operations at the construction site. Since all safe work operations must begin with preplanning, the Field Engineer makes a direct contribution to safety by reviewing the planned work with safety in mind. The Field Engineer is typically responsible to develop a detailed work package for work planned by the Superintendent, verify the required materials are available and obtain the required permits to perform the work. The following specific types of questions might be asked by the Field Engineer to ensure the work can be done safely:

How will the materials get to the work location? Can preassembly be done to avoid performing work in tight or cramped quarters?

Does the work require the use of hazardous materials? Are MSDS sheets available at the site for all materials that are required to be used?

Have all the required permits (e.g. confined space entry permits) been obtained to allow the work to be performed? Are there any special requirements that supervision or the craft need to be aware of prior to starting the work?

Have all special equipment tagging requirements been satisfied?

Are all the required materials available on the site? Have the materials been inspected for damage or flaws that might cause injury during installation?

Has a thorough review for potential underground obstructions such as existing utilities, energized electrical cables and process lines been performed prior to authorizing the work to proceed?

Is the proposed work site free of potential fire hazards? Is the housekeeping adequate?

Are trenches or excavations adequately sloped or shored? Is a special shoring design required due to the depth or location of the excavation or trench?

Have required rigging plans been prepared and approved? Have the requirements of the approved rigging plan been reviewed with the craft who will perform the work?

Is the scaffolding required to perform the work properly erected? Is a special scaffold design required to access the work location?

Piping and Mechanical Handbook Contents

SECTION 1	CORPORATE PIPING/MECHANICAL PROCEDURES
SECTION 2	SAFETY
SECTION 3	DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SECTION 4	PIPING/MECHANICAL DESIGN DRAWINGS
SECTION 5	PIPE SIZES AND MATERIALS
SECTION 6	PIPE JOINTS AND BENDING
SECTION 7	VALVES
SECTION 8	STRAINERS AND TRAPS
SECTION 9	FIELD PIPING GUIDELINES
SECTION 10	UNDERGROUND AND EMBEDDED PIPING SYSTEMS
SECTION 11	INSULATION AND HEAT TRACING
SECTION 12	HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
SECTION 13	CLEANING AND FLUSHING METHODS
SECTION 14	LEAK TESTING
SECTION 15	MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
SECTION 16	PUMPS
SECTION 17	AIR COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS
SECTION 18	HEAT EXCHANGERS
SECTION 19	HVAC SYSTEMS
SECTION 20	CHILLER SYSTEMS
SECTION 21	FANS AND BLOWERS
SECTION 22	CONVEYOR SYSTEMS
SECTION 23	CRUSHERS AND PULVERIZERS
SECTION 24	BEARINGS AND LUBRICATION
SECTION 25	GLOSSARY
SECTION 26	REFERENCES