RedVector RVI-11120

Operator Responsibilities: Plant Production and Safety

Operator Responsibilities: Plant Production and Safety

0.5 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RVI-11120

SME: Jim Taube

This course will be discontinued on 02/06/2024

The primary responsibility of a plant operator is to ensure that a unit functions safely and efficiently. To fulfill that responsibility an operator must be able to perform different types of duties under a variety of operating conditions. In this interactive online course, we'll focus on operator responsibilities related to plant production and we'll examine some safety responsibilities and regulations that apply to various operating conditions. We’ll also examine some safety permits and regulations that operators must be familiar with.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe operator responsibilities associated with routine production duties, data interpretation, waste disposal and vapor emissions monitoring
  • Describe operator responsibilities associated with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Describe operator safety responsibilities associated with normal plant conditions, startups and shutdowns
  • Describe the operator's role in lockout/tagout procedures and confined space procedures
  • Describe the purpose of the following regulations: HAZCOM, HAZWOPER, SARA III
  • Describe the basic guidelines for effective operator communication and interaction with others inside and outside the plant
Professional Organizations
Board of Certified Safety Professionals - BCSP - Certification (General)