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FEB 05 '99 14:43 FR CONTAINMENT SOLUTIONS814 542 5 TO 9-15108958426 P.�i20 <br /> .. <br /> FLUID CONTAINMENT .. <br /> section SAEM <br /> bulletin 3 <br /> date 2 a4n <br /> supersedes 1/4t8 <br /> SAFETY PROCEDURE - MMjjGRO= PETROLEUM Y <br /> The following procedure will be employed whenever Fluid Containment Field <br /> Technician has cause to enter an underground petroleum storage tank, either <br /> for inspection or repair. Any additional state, local, or federal <br /> regulations must be observed. Additional customer requirements should be <br /> cleared through Field Service <br /> General Requirements <br /> 1. Only sir-powered mechanical tools are to be employed. <br /> 2. The tank is to be mechanically ventilated at all times that a man is <br /> inside the tank. <br /> 3. Use of an air-supplied mask with Egress cylinder is required at all <br /> times unless it can be absolutely ascertained that the tank has never <br /> contained any product. <br /> 4. An approved safety harness with lifelines attached must be worn by the <br /> man entering the tank. <br /> 5. Tanks having an a sphere over 130°F are not to be entered. Work no <br /> longer than 60 minutes in tanks at 100.130 degrees F. <br /> 6. Only an approved explosion-proof light source is to be used. <br /> 7. A completed Confined Space Entry.Permit is required to be posted prior <br /> to each tank entry, visible to those in proximity. <br /> S. A reliable safety observer, with no duties other than assisting and <br /> monitoring the OCT technician, mast be available at all times. The <br /> safety observer is allowed to pass toolsand similarly assist the marc, <br /> in the tank as , long as voice and preferably visual contact is <br /> maintained. If the safety observer must leave the tank, the technician <br /> is to halt work and exit the tank. <br /> In addition to the primary safety observer, one (1) additional roan <br /> (stand-by) must be within bearinS distance and aware of the air horn <br /> signal to help in a. physical rescue if required. <br /> A SCBA safety harness and an air horn must be available for immediate <br /> use by the safety observer. <br /> 9. No flash pictures are to be taken in the tank, even with recognized <br /> diver's camera. <br />