Identify, assess and control hazards in the production of hydrogen
URN: COGHP001
Business Sectors (Suites): Processing Industries Operations
Developed by: Cogent
Approved on:
30 Mar 2023
Overview
This Standard is about identifying, assessing and controlling hazards in the production of Hydrogen.
You will identify and assess potential hazards and risks associated with hydrogen production, such as flammability, explosion, and toxicity, and control them in line with organisational and legal requirements.
This could include individuals working in the following industries, Chemical, Petro-Chemicals, Storage and Energy production.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 identify potential hazards and risks associated with hydrogen production, in line with organisational and legal requirements
P2 produce risk assessments for hydrogen production in line with organisational and legal requirements
P3 review and update risk assessments to ensure they remain effective and up to date in line with organisational and legal requirements
P5 implement organisational controls to mitigate risks and ensure safe production in line with organisational and legal requirements
P6 use all necessary safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with organisational and legal requirements
P7 obtain the necessary work permits, clearances, and isolation permissions before entering the work area, in line with organisational and legal requirements
P8 apply safety procedures for hydrogen production, including safety checks, shutdowns, and emergency response procedures in line with the organisational and legal requirements
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 hydrogen's primary physical properties, chemical properties and hydrogen embrittlement
K2 risks associated with hydrogen toxicity, combustion, flammability, and ex-plosive limits
K3 hydrogen production methods and technologies
K4 how to conduct risk assessments to meet organisational and legal require-ments
K5 the importance of effectively communicating safety information, emergency response procedures, and proper personal protective equipment use to all per-sonnel involved in hydrogen production to ensure the safe handling and use of hydrogen to meet organisational and legal requirements
K6 safety regulations related to hydrogen production to meet the organisa-tional and legal requirements of hydrogen production
K7 organisational controls and mitigation strategies, including engineering and administrative controls to mitigate potential hazards and risks in hydrogen production to meet organisational and legal requirements
K9 the safety equipment necessary for safe hydrogen production, including personal protective equipment (PPE), alarms, and monitoring devices
K10 the types of gas detection equipment used in hydrogen production and the importance of regularly calibrating to ensure its accuracy and effectiveness
K11 the requirements for work area access, isolation permissions, working with gases, fire protection and extinguishing requirements for a hydrogen produc-tion environment to meet organisational and legal requirements
K12 the safety procedures for safe hydrogen production, including safety checks, shutdowns and emergency response procedures requirements to en-sure worker safety
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
30 Mar 2028
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Cogent Skills
Original URN
COGHP001
Relevant Occupations
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Manufacturing Technologies, Process Control Technician, Professional Occupations
SOC Code
8114
Keywords
hazards, risks, assessments, legal, safety equipment, work permits