WAC 296-307-455. Additional requirements for dip tanks using flammable or combustible liquids

Summary. IMPORTANT: This section applies to: 1. Flammable and combustible liquids (flashpoint below 200°F). 2. Liquids that have a flashpoint of 200°F (93.3°C) or higher if: a. Heat the liquid; b. Dip a heated object in the tank. Employer responsibility: Safeguard employees working with dip tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids. The employer must meet the requirements… in this section: CONSTRUCTION Additional safeguards when constructing dip tanks. WAC 296-307-45505 Provide overflow pipes. WAC 296-307-45510 Provide bottom drains. WAC 296-307-45515 FIRE PROTECTION Fire protection in the vapor area. WAC 296-307-45520 Additional fire protection for large dip tanks. WAC 296-307-45525 ELECTRICAL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT AND SOURCES OF IGNITION Prevention of static electricity sparks or arcs when adding liquids to a dip tank. WAC 296-307-45535 Control ignition sources. WAC 296-307-45540 Provide safe wiring and electrical equipment where the liquid can drip or splash. WAC 296-307-45545 HOUSEKEEPING Keep the area around dip tanks clear of combustible material and properly dispose of waste. WAC 296-307-45550 HEATING LIQUID Make sure heating the liquid in dip tanks does not cause a fire. WAC 296-307-45555 HEAT DRYING Make sure a heating system used for drying objects does not cause a fire. WAC 296-307-45560 CONVEYORS Make sure the conveyor system for dip tanks is safe. WAC 296-307-45565 The employer must meet the requirements… in this section: CONSTRUCTION Additional safeguards when constructing dip tanks. WAC 296-307-45505 Provide overflow pipes. WAC 296-307-45510 Provide bottom drains. WAC 296-307-45515 FIRE PROTECTION Fire protection in the vapor area. WAC 296-307-45520 Additional fire protection for large dip tanks. WAC 296-307-45525 ELECTRICAL WIRING AND EQUIPMENT AND SOURCES OF IGNITION Prevention of static electricity sparks or arcs when adding liquids to a dip tank. WAC 296-307-45535 Control ignition sources. WAC 296-307-45540 Provide safe wiring and electrical equipment where the liquid can drip or splash. WAC 296-307-45545 HOUSEKEEPING Keep the area around dip tanks clear of combustible material and properly dispose of waste. WAC 296-307-45550 HEATING LIQUID Make sure heating the liquid in dip tanks does not cause a fire. WAC 296-307-45555 HEAT DRYING Make sure a heating system used for drying objects does not cause a fire. WAC 296-307-45560 CONVEYORS Make sure the conveyor system for dip tanks is safe. WAC 296-307-45565