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PEVRP1200 -17 ing vehicles , facility managers or operators who re-ener- WARNING : FIRE HAZARD gize electrical circuits that have been turned off, or clerks • Extinguish all smoking materials and who authorize sales at dispensers that are being serviced open flames. are hazards that must be anticipated and addressed . • Do not start or operate vehicles. Always advise personnel in charge of point-of-sale • Do not operate electric power tools in systems and the facility management of work to be done . classified areas. Take note of traffic patterns. Note the activities of any other workers at the facility and discuss with them ways • Do not wear clothing that can generate of minimizing or eliminating any hazards that may be static charges. presented by their activities . • Discharge personal static by touching a Use traffic barriers , PPB, lock-out/tagout procedures, grounded metallic object before enter- fuel shutoff valves and pump electrical disconnects as ing a classified area . necessary to ensure safety during dispenser and tank • Remove from service any tank system system inspection, testing and maintenance activities . or dispenser that Is leaking fuel or r. 3 . 6 Test Equipment . Use equipment intended for test- vapo _ r. ing spill, overfill, leak detection and secondary contain- Observe the following precautions when working in a ment equipment. classified area or in any area where fuel vapors may be For tests that impose a vacuum on a containment volume present , or interstitial space, use only an air-operated vacuum • Open flames from matches or cigarette lighters , bum- source or a vacuum pump powered by an explosion- ing cigarettes, cigars or pipes can ignite fuel vapors Proof motor. Vacuum pumps with electric motors that and should never be allowed in the vicinity of fuel are not explosion-proof may ignite flammable vapors. If dispensing equipment or open containment sumps , a portable air compressor is used, it should be located at least 20 feet away from the venturi-eductor or outside any • Sparks from vehicle ignition systems, starting the Class I, Division 1 area. vehicle, using the battery or from AC-powered tools and devices , such as work lights or flashlights, can 3 . 7 Confined Space Entry. UST system containment ignite fuel vapors . Use explosion-proof equipment or sumps may be Iarge enough to present hazards associated non- sparking tools when working in areas where fuel with confined space entry. Refer to OSHA 1910. 146 for vapors may be present, further guidance on confined space entry procedures . • Static electricity generated by friction on articles 3 .8 Use of Water Versus Product for Testing. Do of clothing or vehicle upholstery can cause a spark not use gasoline, gasoline/ethanol blends, diesel fuel or sufficient to ignite fuel vapors . Wear clothing that other stored liquids to test the integrity of spill buck- does not accumulate static charges . Individuals should ets and containment sump walls. Use water or other discharge static electricity by touching a grounded approved monitoring liquid for tests requiring a test liq- metallic object well outside a classified area before uid . A release of product from a leaking system presents reaching into a space wherever flammable vapors may a safety hazard and could cause environmental damage. be present. Follow the guidelines in Section 6 .7 for proper disposal • Be familiar with the location and operation of of water used in testing. appropriate fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems at the facility before beginning any inspection, 3 . 9 Responding to Spills . Spills may occur during test or maintenance task, maintenance, testing or repair activities . Follow the spill • A UST system component or dispenser that is Ieaking response procedure specified by the facility owner or fuel or vapor should not remain in service . If a leak is operator. A spill kit should be readily available at the discovered, deactivate the system or component, label facility. it "Out of Service" and notify the appropriate person . Avoid igniting spilled fuel . Immediately remove people 3 . 5 People Hazards. Other personnel present at a from the area and verify that no open flames or other facility may cause significant hazards . Customers operat- ignition sources are in the area of the spill. Do not allow the starting of vehicles in the area. i c� pei .org