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Refineries, Chemical Plants, and Distilleries |
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| Refineries, chemical plants, and distilleries must be protected from
catastrophic fire, explosion and/or release of toxic materials. Refer to 29 CFR 1910.119,
"Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals", which requires
programmatic control regarding these hazards. Recognized safe-practice documents from the
affected industries identify necessary controls. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored in tanks, in containers, or in portable tanks in accordance with all requirements in 1910.119. Wharves handling flammable or combustible liquids shall be in accordance with all requirements in the section of the OSHA regulation discussing refineries, chemical plants, and distilleries. Process units shall be located so that they are accessible from at least one side for the purpose of fire control. Fire control provisions, including portable fire extinguishers, water supply, and fixed extinguishing systems shall be provided. |
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