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The human factors principles described in this document are intended
for new equipment designs; however, many ideas provided in this Tool
may be used to improve the operation of existing plants, where feasible.
This document focuses only on equipment design. Items such as
human error, behavior-based safety, and operating procedure issues are
not in the scope.
API welcomes questions, suggestions, and comments concerning its The Tool covers equipment that is common to both upstream produc-
standards. Comments and questions should be submitted or sent to ing and downstream manufacturing operations. Equipment associated
www.api.org/techinq. with specific activities, such as drilling rigs is not specifically addressed.
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Safety and Fire Protection Binder The objectives of this tool include:
A high-quality binder is available to house all API Safety and Fire Pro- • Providing a tool for operating crews to identify opportunities for
tection publications. When all the publications are ordered, the Safety latent conditions and human error: and
and Fire Protection Binder is included free of charge. • Improving how Process Hazards Analysis/Hazard Evaluation/Revali-
Product Number: K19998 / Price: $45.00 dation processes address human factors.
The scope of this tool includes existing operations and equipment and
Publications human tasks.
Static Electricity Research Project This tool is intended for use without specific training on human fac-
tors. This is a simple process for gathering a few operators and
April 1994 / Product Number: K22301 / Price: $73.00
mechanics who are familiar with the equipment/process and who are
RP 752 qualified to identify where traps (latent conditions) in the equipment
Management of Hazards Associated With Location of Process Plant and tasks (error-likely scenarios) exist that make it easy for people to
Buildings, CMA Manager’s Guide do something wrong.
This recommended practice provides guidance for identifying hazards February 2002 / Product Number: I0HF03 / Price: $55.00
that may affect plant buildings. It also provides guidance for those RP 2001
managing risks related to those hazards. RP 752 focuses on refineries, Fire Protection in Refineries
petrochemical and chemical operations, natural gas liquids, extraction The purpose of this publication is to provide a better understanding of
plants, and other facilities covered by the OSHA Process Management the fire protection problems and the steps needed to promote the safe
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.119. Pages: 34 storage, handling, and processing of petroleum and petroleum prod-
2nd Edition / November 2003 / Product Number: K75202 / Price: $86.00 ucts in refineries and the safe shipment of these products.
RP 753 ∇ 8th Edition / May 2005 / Product Number: K20018 / Price: $88.00
Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant RP 2003
Portable Buildings-Draft Protection Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static, Lightning, and Stray
This draft publication provides guidance to owners and operators of Currents
processing facilities, as identified in Section 1.2, to help reduce the risk Described in this publication are some of the conditions that have
of potential explosion hazards to employees and contractors located in resulted in fires caused by electrical sparks and arcs from natural
portable buildings near hazardous process areas. This publication is causes, as well as the methods that the petroleum industry is currently
being issued as a draft for the primary purpose of disseminating the applying to prevent ignitions from these sources. Pages: 45
preliminary results of the work of the API Facility Siting Task Force. 6th Edition / September 1998 / Product Number: K20036 / Price: $111.00
The goal of the Task Force is to develop guidance for siting portable
buildings using currently available data. RP 2009
Free at http://www.api.org/ehs/health/ Safe Welding, Cutting and Hot Work Practices in the Petroleum and
Publ 770 Petrochemical Industries
A Manager’s Guide to Reducing Human Errors; Improving Human Described in this publication are some of the conditions that have
Performance in the Process Industries resulted in fires caused by electrical sparks and arcs from natural
causes, as well as the methods that the petroleum industry is currently
This Guide is intended for an audience of middle managers to senior applying to prevent ignitions from these sources.
executives who have different levels of knowledge about human factors 7th Edition / February 2002 / Product Number: K20097 / Price: $69.00
engineering. It is designed to equip them with a basic understanding
of the causes of human errors and to suggest ways for reducing RP 2027
human errors at individual facilities. It also describes how to incorpo- Ignition Hazards Involved in Abrasive Blasting of Atmospheric Storage
rate human reliability analysis (HRA) into process safety management Tanks in Hydrocarbon Service
activities. Pages: 85 This publication identifies the ignition hazards involved in abrasive
1st Edition / February 2001 / Product Number: K77001 / Price: $66.00 blasting of the exteriors of hydrocarbon storage tanks containing a
Human Factors in New Facility Design Tool ∇ mixture that is flammable or that can become flammable when air is
Describes a Human Factors Tool that may be used by operating plants added. It provides operational guidelines for procedures that signifi-
as an aid to incorporate human factors principles in the design of cantly reduce ignition risks during abrasive blasting of hydrocarbon
equipment that will be operated and maintained by people. tanks that may contain a flammable vapor space. Pages: 4
3rd Edition / March 2002 / Product Number: C20273 / Price: $64.00
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Flame Arresters in Piping Systems Fireproofing Practices in Petroleum and Petrochemical Processing
This publication is intended to provide safety information for individu- Plants
als responsible for performing maintenance or repairs that involve This publication is intended to provide guidelines for selecting, apply-
descent onto the floating roofs of petroleum storage tanks. ing, and maintaining fire proofing materials that are designed to limit
3rd Edition / February 2002 / Product Number: K20283 / Price: $52.00 the extent of fire-related property loss in the petroleum and petrochem-
ical industries. Pages: 35
Publ 2030 2nd Edition / August 1999 / Product Number: K22182 / Price: $108.00
Application of Fixed Water Spray Systems for Fire Protection in the
Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries Publ 2219
This publication provides guidance on the design of water spray sys- Safe Operation of Vacuum Trucks in Petroleum Service
tems for fire protection in the petroleum industry, including recom- Vacuum trucks are used in all segments of the petroleum industry with
mended uses and suggested application rates. Pages: 13 varied applications. Appropriate safe operating practices may vary
3rd Edition / July 2005 / Product Number: K20303 / Price: $61.00 because of different hazards associated with the materials to be moved
and the facilities serviced. This Recommended Practice seeks to assist
Publ 2201 vacuum truck owners and operators in the development and imple-
Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Petroleum & Petrochemical Industries mentation of practical and safe operating practices that will help iden-
Covers the safety aspects to be considered when hot tapping, or when tify hazards and reduce risks. Pages: 42
welding without hot tapping on in-service piping or equipment. 3rd Edition / November 2005 / Product Number: K22193 / Price: $99.00
Pages: 27
5th Edition / July 2003 / Product Number: K22015 / Price: $76.00 RP 2220
Improving Owner and Contractor Safety Performance
RP 2210 This recommended practice is jointly sponsored by the American Petro-
Flame Arresters for Vents of Tanks Storing Petroleum Products leum Institute and the Chemical Manufacturers Association and is sup-
This publication discussed the benefits and detriments associated with ported by the Associated Builders and Contractors, a trade association
the use of flame arrresters on vents utilized on atmospheric fixed-roof representing many of the contracting companies working in the petro-
tanks. Pages: 4 leum and petrochemical industries. Provides guidance for petroleum
3rd Edition / June 2000 / Product Number: K22103 / Price: $58.00 and chemical industry facility owners and contractors for improving
their contractor safety programs. These measures include procedures
Publ 2214 for contractor selection, training, and job-site orientation; performance
Spark Ignition Properties of Hand Tools reviews; measurement and evaluation; and safety program checklists.
Emphasizes that the use of nonferrous hand tools, sometimes referred Pages: 23
to as nonsparking tools, is not warranted as a fire prevention measure 2nd Edition / March 2005 / Product Number: K222002 / Price: $73.00
in petroleum operations.
4th Edition / July 2004 / Product Number: K221404 / Price: $58.00 RP 2221
Contractor and Owner Safety Program Implementation
Publ 2216 Intended to assist refining and petrochemical industry facility owners
Ignition Risk of Hydrocarbon Vapors by Hot Surfaces in the Open Air and contractors to implement (or improve) an effective contractor
This recommended practice provides information concerning the safety and health program.
potential for ignition of hydrocarbons that are exposed to hot surfaces 2nd Edition / August 2004 / Product Number: K22212 / Price: $135.00
in the open air. Hydrocarbon liquids, when heated sufficiently, can
ignite without the application of a flame or spark. The ignition of Publ 2384
hydrocarbons by hot surfaces may occur when oil is released under 2005 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illnesses,
pressure and sprays upon a hot surface or is spilled and lies upon a hot and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
surface for a period of time. Understanding the mechanism and This annual summary reports on cases recordable in 2005 under the
dynamics of auto-ignition is an important step in preventing or control- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ record-keeping guidelines. The survey is
ling the ignition of hydrocarbons by hot surfaces in the open air. In based on data submitted to the American Petroleum Institute by oil and
addition to the information provided herein, appropriate industry stan- gas companies. The report includes information regarding injuries, ill-
dards and other information may assist users to understand the poten- nesses, fatalities, lost workday cases, and incidence rates by function.
tial hazards of hydrocarbon auto-ignition (such as spontaneous March 2006/ Product Number: K23841 / Price: $92.00
combustion) not specifically covered by this publication and implement
appropriate prevention and control measures. Pages: 5 Publ 2383
3rd Edition / December 2003 / Product Number: K22163 / Price: $52.00 2004 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illnesses,
and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
Publ 2217A March 2005/ Product Number: K23831 / Price: $92.00
Guidelines for Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum Industry
This publication provides guidelines for personnel to safely enter and Publ 2382
work in or near confined spaces that have been intentionally purged 2003 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illnesses,
with an inert gas until the vapor space and any emissions are below and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
flammable or reactive levels. May 2004 / Product Number: K23821 / Price: $92.00
3rd Edition / January 2005 / Product Number: K2217A3 / Price: $66.00
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2002 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fire Protection Considerations for the Design and Operation of Liquefied
Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only Petroleum Gas (LPG) Storage Facilities
June 2003 / Product Number: K23811 / Price: $92.00 This publication supplements API Standard 2510 and addresses the
design, operation, and maintenance of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Publ 2380 storage facilities from the standpoint of prevention and control of
2001 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and releases, fire protection design, and fire control measures. The history
Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only of LPG storage facility safety experience, facility design philosophy,
April 2002 / Product Number: K23801 / Price: $92.00 operating and maintenance procedures, and various fire protection and
firefighting approaches are presented. The storage facilities covered are
Publ 2379
LPG installations (storage vessels and associated loading/unloading/
2000 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and transfer systems) at marine and pipeline terminals, natural gas process-
Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only ing plants, refineries, petrochemical plants, and tank farms. Pages: 34
April 2001 / Product Number: K23790 / Price: $92.00 2nd Edition / December 1996 / Product Number: K2510A / Price: $90.00
Publ 2378
1999 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Storage Tank Safety Standards
Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
June 2000 / Product Number: K23781 / Price: $92.00 Publ 334
A Guide to Leak Detection for Aboveground Storage Tanks
Publ 2377
1998 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities in the Written for terminal managers, tank owners, operators, and engineers,
this report provides useful background on leak detection technologies—
Petroleum Industry volumetric, acoustic, soil-vapor monitoring, and inventory control—for
April 1999 / Product Number: K23771 / Price: $92.00 aboveground storage tank. Characteristics affecting the performance of
Publ 2376 each technology are discussed. Pages: 38
1997 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities in the September 1995 / Product Number: J33400 / Price: $64.00
Petroleum Industry Publ 353 ∇
April 1998 / Product Number: K23761 / Price: $85.00 Managing Systems Integrity of Terminal and Tank Facilities
Publ 2375 Although the risk management principles and concepts in this docu-
1996 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities in the ment are universally applicable, this publication is specifically targeted
Petroleum Industry at integrity management of aboveground liquid petroleum storage facil-
ities. The applicable petroleum terminal and tank facilities covered in
June 1997 / Product Number: K23751 / Price: $85.00
this document are associated with distribution, transportation, and
1995 Summary of U.S. Occupational Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities refining facilities as described in API Std 2610 and API Publ 340.
in the Petroleum Industry This document covers the issues of overall risk management, risk
May 1996 / Product Number: K19983 / Price: $85.00 assessment, risk ranking, risk mitigation, and the performance mea-
sures applicable to an overall integrity management program. The
1994 Summary of U.S. Occupational Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities appendices include two possible methodologies for conducting a risk
in the Petroleum Industry assessment and a workbook that can be used to perform the risk
June 1995 / Product Number: K19984 / Price: $85.00 assessment method outlined in Appendix A. Pages: 316
1st Edition / November 2006 / Product Number: J35300 / Price: $125.00
1993 Summary of U.S. Occupational Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
Std 2015
in the Petroleum Industry Requirements for Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Storage Tanks
June 1994 / Product Number: K19985 / Price: $85.00 (ANSI/API Std 2015-2001)
1992 Summary of U.S. Occupational Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities This standard provides safety practices for preparing, emptying, isolat-
in the Petroleum Industry ing, ventilating, atmospheric testing, cleaning, entry, hot work and
recommissioning activities in, on and around atmospheric and low-
August 1993 / Product Number: K19986 / Price: $73.00
pressure (up to and including 15 psig) aboveground storage tank that
1991 Summary of U.S. Occupational Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities in have contained flammable, combustible or toxic materials. This stan-
dard directs the user from decommissioning (removal from service)
the Petroleum Industry through recommissioning (return to service). This standard applies to
September 1992 / Product Number: K19987 / Price: $73.00 stationary tanks used in all sectors of the petroleum and petrochemical
plants, and terminals. Pages: 49
1990 Summary of U.S. Occupational Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
6th Edition / August 2001 / Reaffirmed, May 2006
in the Petroleum Industry Product Number: K20156 / Price: $120.00
July 1991 / Product Number: K19988 / Price: $73.00
1989 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities in the
Petroleum Industry
1989 / Product Number: K19996 / Price: $52.00
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RP 2016 Publ 2026
Guidelines and Procedures for Entering and Cleaning Petroleum Safe Access/Egress Involving Floating Roofs of Storage Tanks in
Storage Tanks Petroleum Service
(ANSI/API RP 2016-2001) Provides safety information for individuals responsible for performing
This Recommended Practice supplements the requirements of ANSI/API maintenance or repairs that involve descent onto the floating roofs of
Standard 2015, Requirements for Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petro- petroleum storage tanks. Pages: 15
leum Storage Tanks, Sixth Edition. This RP provides guidance and 2nd Edition / April 1998 / Reaffirmed, June 2006
information on the specific aspects of tank cleaning, in order to assist Product Number: K20262 / Price: $55.00
employers (owners/operators and contractors) to conduct safe tank
cleaning operations in accordance with the requirements of ANSI/API Publ 2207
Standard 2015. Pages: 98 Preparing Tank Bottoms for Hot Work
1st Edition / August 2001 / Reaffirmed, May 2006 This publication outlines safety precautions for preventing accidental
Product Number: K20161 / Price: $172.00 fires and explosions when hot work is performed on tank bottoms.
5th Edition / September 1998 / Product Number: K22075 / Price: $58.00
RP 2021
Management of Atmospheric Storage Tank Fires RP 2350
This recommended practice provides experience-based information to Overfill Protection for Storage Tanks in Petroleum Facilities
enhance the understanding of fires in atmospheric storage tanks con- This recommended practice prevents petroleum storage tanks from
taining flammable and combustible materials. It presents a systematic being overfilled is an important safety and environmental concern.
management approach which can assist tank fire prevention. If fires Tank overfills can be effectively reduced by developing and implement-
occur, this information can help responders optimize fire suppression ing practical and safe operating procedures for storage facilities and by
techniques to reduce the severity of an incident and reduce the poten- providing for careful selection and application of equipment, scheduled
tial for escalation Pages: 83 maintenance programs, and employee training. Covers overfill protec-
4th Edition / May 2001 / Reaffirmed, May 2006 tion for all aboveground storage tanks in petroleum facilities, including
Product Number: K20214 / Price: $120.00 refineries, terminals, bulk plants, and pipeline terminals that receive
Class I (flammable) liquids from mainline pipelines or marine vessels.
RP 2023 3rd Edition / January 2005 / Product Number: K23503 / Price: $77.00
Guide for Safe Storage and Handling of Heated Petroleum-Derived
Asphalt Products and Crude-Oil Residua
This recommended practice describes phenomena which can occur,
and precautions to be taken in the storage and handling of asphalt
products and residua derived from crude petroleum. It applies when
these materials are stored in heated tanks at refineries and bulk storage
facilities, and transported in tank vehicles. Pages: 44
3rd Edition / August 2001 / Reaffirmed, June 2006
Product Number: K20233 / Price: $97.00
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