| Document ID (ISN) | 75856 |
| CIS number |
00-1571 |
| Year |
2000 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Booklet INDG314
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Hot work on small tanks and drums |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Apr. 2000. 11p. Illus. 5 ref. |
| Abstract |
There have been many fatalities caused by persons using welding torches or powered cutters on tanks or drums containing flammable material. Even very small residual quantities of flammable material in an otherwise empty container can cause an explosion. This booklet is aimed at persons who cut up or repair tanks, drums or other containers on fire and explosion hazards and risk reduction. Contents include: risk assessment; alternative methods of cutting; preparing tanks and drums for hot work. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
containers; maintenance and repair; explosion hazards; training material; safe working methods; welding and cutting; drums |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
United Kingdom; flammable substances; hazard evaluation; safety guides; qualifications; permits-to-work; inspection |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Welding and cutting
Explosions
OSH training
|
