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Line or First Break Opening - The opening of a line or a section of a line, a vessel, or other equipment such as, a pum that contained or contains a hazardous material (as clear prior to initiating work). Visual Verification ? A visual confirmation that piping or piece of equipment is free of a hazardous material.

This permit applies to all situations where pipe-work requires opening up and where hazardous contents may leak or where residual deposits may be present.

Line breaking means the intentional opening of a pipe, line, or duct that is or has been carrying flammable, corrosive, or toxic material, an inert gas, or any fluid at a volume, pressure, or temperature capable of causing injury.

Line breaking means the intentional opening of a pipe, line, or duct that is or has been carrying flammable, corrosive, or toxic material, an inert gas, or any fluid at a volume, pressure, or temperature capable of causing injury.

1. PURPOSE. To protect employees from injury caused by the unexpected release of hazardous materials while opening or disconnecting process piping or equipment that cannot be verified as cleared and/or depressurized.

Overview. First Break is First break is the act of breaking the integrity of process piping or equipment that may contain toxic or hazardous products. It is a planned loss of containment where there is potential for trapped pressure, or exposure to a toxic commodity or unknown material.

Treat initial line/equipment opening as if hazardous material is present. Require personnel performing line breaking to wear proper PPE for the hazardous material that is normally in the line. PPE should remain in place until personnel verifies that the line is empty and clean.