- Verify all operators and managers are trained in safe working practices with flammable products. They need to understand the characteristics and dangers of flammable products and the principles of static control.
- Verify operators are supplied
with anti-static dissipative footwear and are provided with natural fiber
clothing.
- Verify the product transfer area is suitable for dispensing, transferring, decanting or mixing of flammable products.
- Verify floors are adequately
conductive.
- Verify all electrical equipment
is appropriate for use in the designated flammable area.
- Verify lift trucks and other
vehicles used in the vicinity are fully protected to the
appropriate standard.
- Where practical, pipe liquid
products directly from storage to the point of use.
- Verify all containers, pipework, hoses, plant, etc., are conductive, bonded together and earthed.
- Minimize product free fall
distances.
- Where practical, keep pumping speed to a minimum.
- Ensure conductive floors remain non-insulating.
- Ensure all earthing straps, clamps, wires and monitoring systems are regularly inspected and maintained and in good working order.
- Ensure contaminated clothing is changed promptly.
- Ensure all contractors are controlled by strict
'permit-to-work' systems.