The hazards of static electricity

The hazards of static electricity

Oct 1, 1998

Static electricity incidents have occurred in recent years which have highlighted concerns about explosion or fire while transferring vehicle fuels. These may indicate that changes taking place threaten the existing precautions for controlling these hazards. It is a...
A joint petroleum / petrochemical barge inspection questionnaire

A joint petroleum / petrochemical barge inspection questionnaire

Nov 22, 1997

Report no. 97/55: This report provides an agreed checklist to be used when carrying out pre-chartering checks of barges intended for the transport of petroleum products and similar petrochemicals within Western Europe. It has been produced by representatives of oil...
European Downstream Oil Industry Safety Performance

European Downstream Oil Industry Safety Performance

Jun 13, 1997

Report no. 4/97: Statistical summary of reported incidents – 1996. This report is the third by CONCAWE reviewing the safety performance of the downstream oil industry in Western Europe. It includes the results of 28 companies which together represent over 90% of...
Task Risk Assessment

Task Risk Assessment

Apr 22, 1997

Report no. 3/97: Task Risk Assessment (TRA) is presented, what it is and how it is used in the petroleum industry. Typical techniques are covered with respect to the area of business (upstream/refining/marketing/retail) and the extent of risk exposure. The selection...