Safety Alert
Tank Gauging Hazard Alert
Tank Gauging Hazard Alert
- National STEPS Network
- Safety Alert
- Hazardous Substances
- Hazardous substancesHydrocarbon releaseOxygen deficiency
- Fluid transferTank gauging and sampling
- Gas detectorStorage tanks
- Risk assessmentStop-work authorityVentilation
Summary
This alert explains how opening storage-tank thief hatches can release concentrated hydrocarbon vapours, creating oxygen-deficient, toxic and flammable conditions. It addresses tank gauging, sampling and fluid handling, outlining exposure assessment, gas monitoring, worker training, remote or closed gauging arrangements, ventilation and stopping unsafe work.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Oxygen deficiency; oxygen deficient; oxygen displacement; oxygen depletion.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Tank gauging and sampling.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Summary
Alert addressing hazards associated with tank gauging activities.
Themes: hazardous substances.