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Document ID (ISN)47645
CIS number 87-314
ISSN - Serial title 0373-1944 - Travail et sécurité
Year 1986
Convention or series no.
Author(s)
Comité central de coordination, Caisse nationale de l'assurance maladie
Title Vats and storage tanks. Prevention of risks due to the handling of and entry into fixed containers used for the storage or transportation of gases, liquids and solids (Recommendation No.276)
Original title Cuves et réservoirs. Prévention des risques présentés par les interventions à l'extérieur ou à l'intérieur des installations fixes contenant ou véhiculant des produits gazeux, liquides ou solides. (Recommandation n°276) [in French]
Bibliographic information July 1986, No.7, p.455-461.
Abstract Recommendations adopted 13 Dec. 1985 by the Coordinating Committee of the French National Health Insurance Fund. Safety measures relating to the installation of vats and storage tanks containing flammable or harmful substances. Prevention of falls from heights during handling and maintenance. Recommendations for outside work and entry into the containers. Commentary.
Descriptors (primary) flammable liquids; France; harmful substances; vats; work at height; handling and storage; storage tanks; work in confined spaces
Descriptors (secondary) falls of persons; directive; falls from heights
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Materials handling and storage
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Confined spaces