1. (1) The helicopter refueling and maintenance area must be located so personnel are not exposed to the hazards created by yarding and log handling activities.
2. (2) Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to be within 50 feet of an active refueling operation or fueling equipment.
3. (3) The refueling area must be posted with "NO SMOKING" signs.

4. (4) The following are prohibited within 50 feet of the refueling area or refueling equipment:

   1. (a) Smoking.
   2. (b) Open flames.
   3. (c) Exposed flame heaters.
   4. (d) Flare pots.
   5. (e) Open flame lights.
   6. (f) Operating pre-heaters.

5. (5) At least one or a combination of portable fire extinguishers must be provided for each refueling and maintenance area. The minimum ratings of portable fire extinguishers must be equivalent to: [Table not included. See ED. NOTE.]

   NOTE: Helicopter overall length, includes the tail boom and the rotors fully extended.

6. (6) Personnel in the refueling area must be trained to effectively use fire extinguishers.
7. (7) All refueling personnel must be knowledgeable about the specific procedure to be followed for the aircraft being fueled.

8. (8) Before starting the refueling operation:

   1. (a) Refueling equipment and the refueling nozzle must be electrically bonded to the helicopter.

   2. (b) All bonding connections must be electrically and mechanically firm to clean unpainted metal parts.

      NOTE: The use of conductive hose is not acceptable to accomplish this bonding.

9. (9) Helicopters using Jet A type fuel may be fueled with the engine(s) running.
10. (10) Helicopters using Jet B type fuel or aviation gasoline must not be fueled with the engine(s) running.

11. (11) To control spills:

    1. (a) Self-closing nozzles or deadman controls must be used and they must not be blocked open.
    2. (b) Nozzles must not be dragged along the ground.
    3. (c) Pouring or gravity flow of fuel is not permitted from containers with a capacity of more than 5 gallons.

12. (12) When a spill creates a fire hazard, the refueling operation must be immediately stopped until a competent or authorized person determines that it is safe to resume the refueling operation.

    [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 654.001 - 654.295

History

OSHA 5-2003, f. 6-2-03, cert. ef. 12-1-03