Section 408.16355. Blowing a batch type digester.  


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  • (1) A signal device such as a bell, horn, siren, or light shall be installed in a batch type digester or blow pit room and chip bin and used before and during blowing of the digester.

    (2)   A signal shall be used to warn an employee in a chip bin before loading the batch type digester.

    (3)   A blow-off valve shall be opened slowly, and the valve shall be left open until the digester cook signals the blow is completed.

    (4)   A digester cover shall not be  removed  until  the   blow  has  been completed. An employee removing a digester cover shall wear protective equipment to guard against burns from hot stock and steam.

History: 1979 AC.