Requirements for Hazard Control cont'd

DOE-HDBK-1139/3-2003

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Consolidated Requirements

4.4.16 Ground areas around facilities where liquids are used

NFPA 30, 5.13.6.4;

shall be kept free of weeds, trash, or other unnecessary

combustible materials.

29CFR1910.106(e)(9)(iv)

4.4.17 Aisles established for movement of personnel shall be

NFPA 30, 5.13.6.5;

maintained clear of obstructions.

29CFR1910.106(e)(9)(ii)

4.4.18 Flammable liquids or combustible liquids at

NFPA 30, 5.5.2;

temperatures at or above their flash points shall be

drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or

29CFR1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d)

portable tanks using one of the following methods:

from original shipping containers with a capacity

of five gallons (19 liters) or less;

from safety cans;

through a closed piping system;

from portable tanks or containers by means of a

device that has anti-siphoning protection and that

draws through an opening in the top of the tank or

container;

by gravity through a listed self-closing valve or

self-closing faucet.

[NOTE: Class I-A liquids (see definition) shall not be

dispensed by gravity from tanks.]

4.4. 19 Transferring flammable or combustible liquids by

29CFR1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d)

means of air pressure on the container or tank shall be

prohibited.

4.4.20 Dispensing in inside storage rooms shall be by

29CFR1910.106(d)(4)(v)

approved pump or self-closing faucet only.

4.4.21 If hose is used in the transfer operation, it shall be

NFPA 30, 5.5.2.1

equipped with a self-closing valve without a hold-open

latch in addition to the outlet valve. Only listed or

approved hose shall be used.

4.4.22 Means shall be proved to minimize generation of static

NFPA 30, 5.5.2.2

electricity. Such means shall meet the requirements of

NFPA 30.

4.4.23 Class I liquids (see definition) shall not be dispensed

29CFR1910.106(e)(6)(ii)

into containers unless the nozzle and container are

electrically interconnected.