- (a) Means shall be provided and used to promptly and safely dispose of oils, oil-water mixtures, liquid corrosives, or toxic liquids resulting from leaks, spills, maintenance activities or operations where the presence or accumulation of such liquids endanger employees.
- (b) Provisions shall be made to prevent surface openings or manholes of underground drainage or sewer systems from liberating flammable gases or vapors where such liberated gases or vapors may reach a source of ignition.
- (c) The outlets of blow-downs shall be located so as not to endanger employees.
- (d) Where equivalent protection is not provided by process piping, means shall be provided for draining vessels in refining units in flammable liquid service. Drains shall discharge to a safe place.
- (e) Drainage sumps, pits and ponds for collecting oil or oil and water mixtures shall be in a safe location away from probable sources of ignition and where the exposure of employees to the danger of fire is held to a minimum.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
History
1. Originally published 7-15-46 (Register 4).
2. Amendment filed 1-20-48 (Register 11, No. 3).
3. Amendment of section and new Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94 (Register 94, No. 36).