Standby rescue personnel for sour crude oil tank gauging
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June 11, 1990
M. E. McAllister, Ph.D.
Manager - Environmental, Safety
& Regulatory Compliance
TOTAL Minatome Corporation
[Recipient address omitted]
Dear Dr. McAllister:
Thank you for your letter of April 2, regarding an interpretation of respirator rules as applied to open hatch gauging of sour crude oil storage tanks. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.
As you indicated in your letter, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reexamined its position on the number of standby persons required when open hatch gauging of sour crude oil storage tanks is performed in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) when self-contained breathing apparatus is used for protection. OSHA has concluded that for each gauging operation one standby person with suitable rescue equipment is adequate.
I appreciate the opportunity to clarify this matter for you.
Sincerely,
Patricia K. Clark Director
Designate Directorate of Compliance Programs
[Requester letter reproduced on OSHA page; omitted here.]
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