| Document ID (ISN) | 110718 |
| CIS number |
10-0266 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-0-7176-6386-6 |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Safety and environmental standards for fuel storage sites |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2009. 269p. Illus. 131 ref. Price: GBP 11.95. Downloadable version free of charge. |
| Internet access |
Safety_and_environmental_standards.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
The objective of this report is to specify the minimum standards of control which should be in place at all establishments storing large volumes of gasoline. It also considers other substances capable of giving rise to a large flammable vapour cloud in the event of a loss of primary containment. The report provides guidance on good practices in relation to secondary and tertiary containment for facilities. Contents: introduction; scope and application; systematic assessment of safety integrity level requirements; protecting against loss of primary containment using high integrity systems; engineering against loss of secondary and tertiary containment; operating with high reliability organizations; delivering high performance through culture and leadership. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
fuel tanks; explosive atmospheres; design of equipment; leakage |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
safety by design; protection against leakage; public OSH institutions; report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Other equipment and plant
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Storage and warehousing
Petroleum and natural gas industry
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