PPE Only Works, When You Wear It Correctly!

National Institute of Fire Protection and Safety prepared this vlog to raise awareness about an incident that occurred due to the failure to use required PPE. On May 4, 2023, a refinery in California experienced an accidental release of a hydrocarbon mixture containing hydrogen sulfide (H2S) during pressure gauge replacement, due to the piping not being effectively isolated. An internal valve obstruction prevented full isolation, leading to the sudden release of toxic gas once the gauge was removed. The incident seriously injured one operator and was worsened by the absence of respirators and reliance on a plugged gauge that created a false sense of safety, reinforcing a critical lesson: PPE only works when you wear it correctly. #PPE #SafetyFirst #ProcessSafety #H2S #IndustrialSafety #WorkplaceSafety #ChemicalSafety #RefinerySafety #HazardAwareness #EmergencyResponse #LearnFromIncidents #NIFPS