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Hazard
Toxic residue
Potential Consequence
Poisoning or skin exposure
Persons at Risk
Cleaning workers
Existing Controls
Gas testing, ventilation and chemical PPE
Additional Controls
Check compatibility between cleaning agent and residue
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Tank Cleaning Risk Assessment
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Tank Cleaning Hazards & Controls
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Hazard
Slippery surface
Potential Consequence
Slip and fall
Persons at Risk
Tank-entry workers
Existing Controls
Suitable footwear and regular removal of liquids
Additional Controls
Keep work surfaces as dry as practicable
03
Hazard
High-pressure cleaning equipment
Potential Consequence
Injection or laceration injury
Persons at Risk
Cleaning operator
Existing Controls
Trained operator and suitable equipment
Additional Controls
Keep nozzle direction away from personnel
04
Hazard
Toxic tank atmosphere
Potential Consequence
Poisoning or fatality
Persons at Risk
Tank-cleaning crew
Existing Controls
Gas testing and ventilation
Additional Controls
Monitor atmosphere throughout cleaning
05
Hazard
Slip on sludge or liquid
Potential Consequence
Fall or injury
Persons at Risk
Tank workers
Existing Controls
Housekeeping and suitable footwear
Additional Controls
Keep access routes clear
06
Hazard
High-pressure cleaning
Potential Consequence
Laceration or injection injury
Persons at Risk
Cleaning personnel
Existing Controls
Trained operator and PPE
Additional Controls
Never direct the nozzle toward personnel
07
Hazard
High-pressure jet directed at personnel
Potential Consequence
Laceration or injection injury
Persons at Risk
Cleaning workers
Existing Controls
Dead-man trigger and trained operator
Additional Controls
Never direct the nozzle toward the body or other personnel
08
Hazard
Cleaning chemical vapor accumulation in tank
Potential Consequence
Poisoning or loss of consciousness
Persons at Risk
Tank-cleaning crew
Existing Controls
Ventilation and gas monitoring
Additional Controls
Monitor the atmosphere at required intervals throughout cleaning
09
Hazard
Uncontrolled discharge of cleaning waste
Potential Consequence
Environmental contamination or slip hazard
Persons at Risk
Cleaning and site personnel
Existing Controls
Waste collection and controlled drainage
Additional Controls
Transfer waste in a controlled manner to approved tanks or containers
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