TUTORIAL 3

TUTORIAL 3
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
CKB 30102

1. State the definition of BLEVE? Explain the steps taken for a BLEVE to occur.
2. Compare the differences between detonation and deflagration.
3. You have been appointed as Head of Safety and Health Dept. at Chester
University. The following is floor layout of one of the academic building at
Chester University. Recommend and draw the location of various types of fire
extinguisher for the protection and prevention against fire

Computer Server 10
f
Room
e
Size : 1500 square feet e
t
Chemistry lab,
Size of 4000 square feet

400 feet

Corridor

600 feet

4. Discuss ALL elements that should be included in an emergency planning.

5. Discuss on various chemical plant control techniques which are used to protect
employees from accidents and occupational health hazards in process industries.

6. Describe two methods that are commonly used in process industries to prevent
fire and explosion.
7. Write down the working principle of ventilation.
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8. Figure 1 is EXCELL HOLDING .NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

LAYOUT. [Determine the types and quantity of fire extinguisher required]

Figure 1
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9. A reactor contains the equivalent of 10,000 lb of TNT. If it explodes at 500ft

away, estimate
a. the injury to people and
b. the damage to structures.
[REFER TO EXAMPLE 6-11 ON PAGE 280 OF CROWL & LOUVAR; TABLE 2-4
AND TABLE 2-5. READ PAGE 49 -53 FOR DETAILS]