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The bulk transfer of dangerous liquids and gases between ship and shore.

Title The bulk transfer of dangerous liquids and gases between ship and shore.
Author HSE
Series Code HSG
Series Number 186
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 1999
Length 72 pages
ISBN 0717616444
Price Exc. VAT £10.50
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Notes health and safety guidance. (HSG186) (HSG 186) (HS G 186) supersedes Guidance note, general series 40. (GS 40) entitled, 'The loading and unloading of bulk flammable liquids and gases at harbours and inland waterways.' ISBNs 0118839314, 0717612309 and COP 18 (COP18) entitled, ' Dangerous substances in habour areas. The Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987. Approved Code of Practice.' ISBN 0118838571 PLEASE NOTE: that it is not cost effective to produce commercial quantities of this product which is now printed and bound at the HSE Books warehouse as a Print on Demand (POD) item. The quality may be less than might be expected from a commercially printed version.
Abstract Provides guidance and information to owners, operators and users of berths regarding the fire, explosion, toxic and environmental hazards associated with bulk transfer of dangerous liquids and gases between ship and shore. It sets out in practical measures on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the equipment, pipelines, jetties etc, used in the bulk transfer. These measures are designed to protect people at work (including shore staff and ships' crews) and others who may be affected by the operations. It applies to all berths used by sea-going ships and to those used by inland waterway traffic. Contents: Introduction; Hazards during bulk cargo transfer; General safety precautions at installations; Precautions in the design of jetties and berths; Operations at installations; Emergency procedures.
Keywords Guidance; Docks; Harbours;Pier; Jetty; Qay; Wharf;Ignition sources; Fire; Tank cleaning; Spillage; Emergency planning


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