INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
These specialized assets support safe and compliant air quality .
When conducting tank cleaning projects , quite often it involves the cleanup and removal of hazardous materials . “ There is a high demand for tank cleaning in the oil & gas industry ,” explained Carnahan . “ We clean large , 400,000 + barrel tanks that initially begin with a degassing process using a mobile combustion system , typically an Internal Combustion Engine Unit or Thermal Oxidizer removing and destroying the vapors , so they do not emit into the atmosphere .” However , the work does not end after the degassing is complete . “ Many times , after attempting to drain all of the product from the tank , there is left over material that still needs to be removed , such as sludge , mud , water , oil , and more , extending the length of the project ,” explained Carnahan . “ It is required to clean them out completely and have an inspection done by qualified personnel . This is required for most storage tanks in the U . S .”
Safety as the Highest Priority
At the end of the day , Carnahan reinforced the absolute necessity of safety : “ There are companies available for emergency response options to handle a multitude of spill emergencies but , preventing the spill is key .” Carnahan remained steadfast about being consistent with the reinforcement of safety protocols for each industrial sector . “ If spills and leaks are prevented , there will be less emissions being released . When companies work on being proactive - improving processes and ensuring safety , rather than reactive , I have witnessed results showing a positive company culture , happy employees , additional growth opportunities and prosperity ,” she concluded .
REFERENCES
1 . https :// www . oilspillprevention . org / oil-spill-prevention / oil-spill-prevention-employee-training 2 . https :// www . osha . gov / sites / default / files / factsheet-inspections . pdf
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DID YOU KNOW ? HEALTH AND SAFETY
There are specific safety standards and guidelines in the United States set in place for the industry from groups such as the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ), the American Petroleum Institute ( API ), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ). Spills come from many sources , some most notably being wells , ships , pipelines , refineries and storage , gas stations , and consumer ports . When spills occur , they will of course have to be cleaned with a variety of tools and procedures in place . To help prevent spills from occurring , employee training is often administered , following the agreed-upon standards for each employee and each position . For example , equipment operators are trained in prevention and emergency response . Tank crews use 3-D modeling for training , combined with in-person training . Training should also be ongoing , to keep up with any changes . 1 Beyond training , another aspect of preventing spills and emergencies is regular inspections from governing bodies , safety regulators , and third-party companies . According to OSHA , when inspecting worksites , there is an order of priority that is often followed . First , imminent danger situations are addressed , which must be corrected immediately . Then , severe injuries and illnesses are accounted for , followed by worker complaints . Next , referrals of hazards from other agencies are looked at , and then , targeted inspections for high-hazard industries . Lastly , followup inspections are done to check for abatement of violations previously found . 2
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