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Task 3. Tank Closure is not anticipated.NOTE: SECOR staff are not to enter an excavation without first contacting Philip Platcow,
<br /> Director of Industrial Hygiene and Health & Safety (617)232-7355.
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<br /> erence Excavation section above for steps, hazards,and critical actions associated with excavation activities. This includes underground utility clearance,setting up traffic control and
<br /> exclusion zones and heavya ui menti ins ection/ taeement.
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<br /> Eliminate all potential Steel toed and shank shoes,hard hat,safety Explosionifire.
<br /> sources of ignition. glasses with side shields,hearing protection, •Ban smoking.
<br /> reflective safety vest,leather gloves for the •Shut down all open flame and spark-producing equipment within vapor hazard.
<br /> non-chemical aspects of work.
<br /> If you suspect that chemical exposure is •Use only explosion-proof equipment within hazard area.
<br /> possible,wear chemical resistant gloves, •Ground heavy equipment that will or may touch tank.
<br /> aprons,etc.
<br /> Clear overburden(concrete, Steel toed and shank shoes,hard hat,safety Explosion/fire. Release of --
<br /> pavement,rebar,etc.) glasses with side shields,hearing protection, product. Injury from heavy •Watch for underground utilities and product piping.
<br /> reflective safety vest,leather gloves for the equipment. Back strain.Hand, •Keep clear of heavy equipment. Use agreed upon hand signals.
<br /> non-chemical aspects of work. eye,foot injury from hand tools.
<br /> Trip and fall.Noise. Traffic •Keep area as clear of loose debris,and other trip hazards as possible. Heed
<br /> hazards. vehicle backup alar and establish eye contact with operator.
<br /> Disconnect and drain Steel toed and shank shoes,hard hat,safety Explosion/fire. Product spill. —
<br /> product lines and vent lines. glasses with side shields,hearing protection, Chemical exposure. •Use non-sparking tools.
<br /> reflective safety vest,leather gloves for the •Place containment(e.g.bucket)under points where lines being disconnected or
<br /> non-chemical aspects of work. crit
<br /> If you suspect that chemical exposure is
<br /> possible,wear chemical resistant gloves, •Cap or remove lines.
<br /> aprons,etc. •Conduct monitoring for previous contents in accordance with Attachment 6.
<br /> Remove product and Steel toed and shank shoes,hard hat,safety Explosion/fve. Product spill.
<br /> residues from tank. glasses with side shields,hearing protection, Chemical exposure. •Locate vacuum truck and other vehicles upwind of tank,and outside probable
<br /> reflective safety vest,leather gloves for the path of vapor dispersion.
<br /> non-chemical aspects of work. •Keep area vapor-free.
<br /> If you suspect that chemical exposure is -
<br /> possible,wear chemical resistant gloves, •Discharge vacuum pump exhaust through a hose directed downwind of the tank
<br /> aprons,etc. area.
<br /> •Use explosion-proof or air-driven pumps. Bond(or otherwise ground)pump
<br /> motors and suction hoses to the tank. Avoid using plastic(PVC)or other non-
<br /> Purge tank vapors
<br /> conductive ick-u tubes on vacuum trucks(to minimize static charge build-up)
<br /> (instead of Steel toed and shank shoes,hard hat,safety Explosion fire. Inhalation
<br /> interring) glasses with side shields,hearing protection, exposure to vapors(both to •Frequently test%of Lower Explosion Limit(LEL)in bottom,middle,and top
<br /> reflective safety vest,chemical resistant workers and public). of tank.Gz must be<10%in tank.
<br /> gloves and apron. •Bond drop tube(if not already connected)to tank.
<br /> •Use hot-water spray in lieu of steam to clean tank(minimizes static build up). if
<br /> using steam,bond or ground all isolated conductors andobjects subject to
<br /> im in ement or condensation including dischar a hose.
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