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Subchapter 15. Petroleum Safety Orders--Refining, Transportation and Handling
Article 14. Agitation and Heating of Liquids in Tanks
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§6833. Agitation and Heating of Liquids in Tanks.

Tanks in which corrosive or combustible liquids at temperatures above 1400 F. are agitated or heated by steam, applied directly or indirectly; or in which such liquids are agitated by means of air under pressure, shall have the steam and air control equipment located where employees operating such equipment will not be exposed to the hazards of splashes or overflows. Where not possible to so locate the control equipment, equivalent protection shall be provided by means of a shelter with a safe means of access.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. Amendment of section and new NOTE filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94 (Register 94, No. 36).

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