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#1 Posted : 09 July 2009 20:33:00(UTC)
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Posted By Klenworth I would like to get information about static electricity hazard in petrol stations. This especially as it relates to technicians involved in the calibration of the pumps. 1. What are the likely risk factors? 2. How are they controlled
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#2 Posted : 09 July 2009 20:51:00(UTC)
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Posted By Phil Rose No expert but I would have thought that a couple of key issues are: bonding avoiding differential earth There are some 'bits and pieces' on the HSE website that although not specifically about calibration may be of some help to you
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#3 Posted : 09 July 2009 20:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By martinw Klenworth used to have to liaise with those controlling petrol stations. I did not do it but this mighthelp. http://www.esdjournal.com/static/Static_Fires.pdf
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#4 Posted : 09 July 2009 23:05:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Hunter I've spent some time in and around Petrol Filling Stations on Trading Standards/Weights and Measures activities, often working alongside fuel pump engineers. I would suggest the risk is no greater than that to the general public. Typical controls: All metalwork equipotentially bonded and grounded, with a rigorous annual test and inspection regime of the fixed installation; overalls etc. in natural fibres and grounding (as in contact with the ground)of measuring vessels whilst filling. There is a greater risk (of electrostatic discharge) to all concerned when leaving your vehicle and closing the door, doubtful though that would have anywhere near the energy, or indeed if there would ever be sufficient fuel/air mixture, to cause a problem.
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#5 Posted : 10 July 2009 04:42:00(UTC)
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Posted By Andy Porter Is this the kind of thing you're after? www.westyorksfire.gov.uk...onFromStaticElectric.pdf
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#6 Posted : 10 July 2009 04:47:00(UTC)
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Posted By Andy Porter Hold on, maybe this link will work....! http://www.westyorksfire...onFromStaticElectric.pdf
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#7 Posted : 10 July 2009 08:18:00(UTC)
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Posted By TBC
Some relevant and one for fun!
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#8 Posted : 10 July 2009 08:35:00(UTC)
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Posted By A Campbell From past experience if as the other poster indicates, correct bonding & earthing with regular testing the likelihood of ignition from static electrical discharge is minimal. It is normally classed as a Zone 2 area with main hazard for ignition source likely to be from causing sparks/friction when using power tools and to some extent hand tools. The SPA alliance run petrol forecourt safety courses with plenty of info regarding SSoW
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#9 Posted : 10 July 2009 08:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By TBC
Notice on this one that the station operator positions himself so he gets a lung full of fumes and powder from the extinguisher. Many more instances to be found.
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