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Storage Tanks
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Working in storage tanks is a highly hazardous work environment. Aboveground, atmospheric and low pressure storage tanks may contain crude oil, liquid hydrocarbons, petroleum products or other hazardous liquids. Potential hazards include fire and explosion, oxygen deficiency, and exposure to toxic substances.

This page is maintained as a product of the Alliance between OSHA and the Safe Tank Alliance.

The following questions link to information relevant to the petroleum and petrochemical industry and address requirements and solutions for working in permit- and non-permit-required confined spaces in aboveground storage tanks.
Standards What standards apply?
OSHA | ANSI | API | NFPA
Hazards and Solutions What are some examples of hazards and possible solutions in this industry?
Major Work Activities for Tank Cleaning Operations | More
Additional Information How can I develop and implement a safety and health program?
Additional Information What additional information is available?
Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | News Releases| More

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Industry Profile

  • Profile: Oil and Gas Well Drilling and ServicingProfile: Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing. OSHA, (2004), also available as a 140 KB PDF, 13 pages. Provides information for SIC Code Industry Group 138 - Oil and Gas Field Services, including Bureau of Labor Statistics, top 10 cited standards, and potential industry hazards.

Alliances

eTools

  • Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eToolOil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing. OSHA. Contains an illustrated guide describing potential hazards and their possible solutions, developed jointly by OSHA and the Industry. 



     
  • Confined Space AdvisorConfined Spaces Advisor. OSHA. Provides guidance to help employers protect employees from the hazards of entry into permit-required confined spaces. The Advisor will help you determine if a space is covered by OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Spaces regulation.
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