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Model code of safe practice Part 21: Guidelines for the control of hazards arising from static electricity

Essential reading for all those involved in the fuels distribution and supply chain, this document provides up to date guidance on key equipment, procedures and operational practices used for reducing static electric ignition risk.

In the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), Regulation 5 requires a risk assessment to be undertaken to assess the likelihood that ignition sources, including electrostatic discharges that may arise from substances in the workplace. The new edition of this Model Code provides an explanation of static electricity concepts, how static electric charge is generated in petroleum industry operations and a model assessment of the ignition risk posed by static electricity. It also provides an overview of petroleum product characteristics and equipment requirements.

Detailed operational guidance is provided for different parts of the fuels distribution chain, including road and rail loading, storage tank operations, ship and barge operations, handling liquids in containers, filling station operations, maintenance and testing and aircraft fuel handling.

The 3rd edition of this Model Code provides new and revised guidance on:

− how to use the guidelines in the context of a risk assessment, − the influence of bio-components, − earthing and bonding requirements for filling stations and aircraft fuelling, − selection of personal protective equipment (PPE), including footwear, − filling of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), − the use of plastics for underground piping at filling stations and fuelling

with LPG and CNG, − tank cleaning and meter proving, − liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) systems

(brief information only), and − upstream/offshore operations (brief information only).

ISBN: 978 0 85293 636 8 3rd edition Feb 2013 Price: £165.00 (EI member £123.75)

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Controlling the risk from

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static electricity

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Static electricity is a phenomenon most of us will have experienced. In industrial environments, where flammable atmospheres are present, it can have devastating effects. To complement EI Model code of safe practice Part 21 (see overleaf), the EI has also produced Controlling the risk from static electricity, a DVD training tool, which communicates key concepts around static charge generation and the control measures in place within the petroleum industry to reduce static electric ignition risk.

This 12 minute video explains what static electricity is, how static electric charge can be generated and what can be done to control it. It has been developed to explain key fuels storage and handling principles in a practical, non-technical way, for a wide ranging audience across the petroleum industry.

This video will add value to any site induction materials, tool box talks, training courses and other initiatives where static electricity will be discussed, and is relevant to refinery, distribution terminal, onshore pipeline, road tanker and filling station operations.

ISBN: 978 0 85293 642 9Feb 2013 2nd edition

Price: £249.00 + VAT (EI member £186.75 + VAT)

Discounts are available for bulk orders, please contact the EI for more details.