Wyo. Code R. 053-0025-13
OSHA - General Industry 1910
Chapter 13: Materials Handling & Storage (Subpart M)
Effective Date: 07/06/1994 to 06/16/1997
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 053.0025.13.07061994
Date Filed 07/06/94
Expr Date
Supr Date
Repeal Date
Document Type RULES
| 1910.166 | [Reserved] |
|---|---|
| 1910.167 | [Reserved] |
| 1910.168 | [Reserved] |
| 1910.169 | Air receivers. |
| 1910.170 | Sources of standards. |
| 1910.171 | Standards organizations. |
AUTHORITY: Secs. 4, 6, 8, Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059) or 9-83 (48 FR 35736), as applicable.
1910.166 [Reserved]
1910.167 [Reserved]
1910.168 [Reserved]
1910.169 Air receivers.
(1) Application. This section applies to compressed air receivers, and other equipment used in providing and utilizing compressed air for performing operations such as cleaning, drilling, hoisting, and chipping. On the other hand, however, this section does not deal with the special problems created by using compressed air to convey materials nor the problems created when men work in compressed air as in tunnels and caissons. This section is not intended to apply to compressed air machinery and equipment used on transportation vehicles such as steam railroad cars, electric railway cars, and automotive equipment.
(i) All new air receivers installed after the effective date of these regulations shall be constructed in accordance with the 1968 edition of the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII. STD 1-10.2
(ii) All safety valves used shall be constructed, installed, and maintained in accordance with the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII Edition 1968.
(b) Installation and equipment requirements
(1) Installation. Air receivers shall be so installed that all drains, handholes, and manholes therein are easily accessible. Under no circumstances shall an air receiver be buried underground or located in an inaccessible place.
(2) Drains and traps. A drain pipe and valve shall be installed at the lowest point of every air receiver to provide for the removal of accumulated oil and water. Adequate automatic traps may be installed in addition to drain valves. The drain valve on the air receiver shall be opened and the receiver completely drained frequently and at such intervals as to prevent the accumulation of excessive amounts of liquid in the receiver. STD 1-10.2
(3) Gages and valves. STEP
(i) Every air receiver shall be equipped with an indicating pressure gage (so located as to be readily visible) and with one or more spring-loaded safety valves. The total relieving capacity of such safety valves shall be such as to prevent pressure in the receiver from exceeding the maximum allowable working pressure of the receiver by more than 10 percent. STEP
(ii) No valve of any type shall be placed between the air receiver and its safety valve or valves.
(iii) Safety appliances, such as safety valves, indicating devices and controlling devices, shall be constructed, located, and installed so that they cannot be readily rendered inoperative by any means, including the elements.
(iv) All safety valves shall be tested frequently and at regular intervals to determine whether they are in good operating condition. STEP
[39 FR 23502, June 27, 1974, as amended at 49 FR 5322, Feb. 10, 1984]
1910.170 Sources of standards.
| Sec. : | Source |
|---|---|
| : |
1910.166...: 41 CFR 50-204.65 referencing CGA
: C-6-1968, Standards for Visual : Inspection of Compressed Gas : Cylinders.
1910.167...: 41 CFR 50-204.71 and CGA Pamphlets : S-1.1-1963 and 1965 addenda and : S-1.2-1963 and 1965 addenda and : S-1.2-1963, Safety Relief Device : Standards.
1910.169...: ANSI B-19, 1938 Safety Code for : Compressed Air Machinery.
1910.171 Standards organizations.
Specific standards of the following organizations have been referenced in this part. Copies of the referenced materials may be obtained from the issuing organizations.
Compressed Gas Association, Inc., 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Inc., United Engineering Center, 345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017. National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02210. American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
[39 FR 23502, June 27, 1974, as amended at 40 FR 18426, Apr. 28, 1975]