Objectives:

After completing this module:

1. The learner will become familiar with the Department of Transportation definition of Abnormal Operating Conditions.
2. The learner will be able to recognize Abnormal Operating Conditions on a pipeline facility.
3. The learner will be able to take safe corrective action(s) regarding Abnormal Operating Conditions to ensure the safety of people first, property and the environment.
4. The learner will be able to explain the difference between "Abnormal Operating Conditions" as defined in the Operator Qualification Rule 192.803 and 195.503 and "Abnormal Operations" as defined in 192.605[c] and 195.402[d].
5. The learner will be able to describe potential "Safety Related Conditions."
6. The learner will have knowledge of the special consideration that should be given to the development of written procedures for the timely analysis of, and follow through on, information obtained through the use of an instrumented (smart) pig.
7. The learner will be able to list typical Abnormal Operating Conditions on a pipeline facility.
8. The learner will be able to rate the level of hazard associated with identified Abnormal Operating Conditions.