Introduction
AST Construction Safe Work Practices
6
The above organizations may not address requirements imposed by individual jurisdictions. Each site owner must
ensure that contractors performing the work be knowledgeable of all applicable regulations. It is fully the
responsibility of the contractor, or employee performing the work, to abide by any and all additional Federal, State, or
local laws, regulations and manufacturer’s requirements that apply to the specific work being done. It is also the
responsibility of each contractor to ensure that subcontractors abide by all applicable safety requirements.
Construction related activities are covered by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.
AST tanks must be properly grounded according to local codes and regulations.
AST Construction Safe Work Practices
Department of Labor rules for construction work practices are governed by OSHA as described in the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR):
Title 29, Volume 8, Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Copies of these regulations are
available from OSHA’s web site located at 29 CFR 1926 (http:\\www.osha.gov). Most maintenance and other
operations are covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) regulations. These documents highlight many of
the Federal OSHA requirements that may apply to maintenance and construction work in the retail petroleum/
convenience business, but there is much more in the regulations than can be covered here. Some relevant
subsections are listed:
1910.66: Appendix C - Powered platforms, Man lifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms
1910.23: Walking - Working surfaces - Guarding
1910.132: Personal Protective Equipment
Additional important information is available in the API publication:
Safe Work Practices for Contractors
Working at Retail Petroleum/Convenience Facilities
, API Recommended Practice 1646 First Edition, August
2006, Product No. A16461. For more Information about API Publications, Programs and Services, go to
www.api.org. The requirements and recommended practices contained in this document are the minimum safety
procedures with which everyone shall comply while working at a retail petroleum/convenience facility.
In addition, a task specific Job Safety Analysis shall be completed before any work may begin.
Personal Protective Equipment
The list below contains recommended clothing and protective equipment. Additional items may be advisable
depending on the job’s particular circumstances:
• 5-point safety harness
• 6-foot maximum, shock absorbing lanyard (ensure that there will be a support structure on top of the tank to which
you can secure the lanyard)
• Hard hat
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Footwear (ANSI Z41)
• Long pants
• Gloves - leather for materials handling, cut-resistant for sharp materials
• A heavy canvas bag with handles to hold tools and pre-assembled parts
Before you Begin
The instructions in this manual assume:
• The top of the tank has a 4” riser pipe, threaded to receive the riser cap and ring or a 2-inch threaded pipe fitting
to receive a 2” x 3/4”Adapter/Reducer. The recommended length of the 4-inch riser pipe or 2-inch pipe fitting
