ANSI/ASSE Z9.1 2016 Released

ANSI/ASSE Z9.1 has been updated.  The new 2016 Edition is titled “Ventilation and Control of Airborne Contaminants During Open-Surface Tank Operations.”  It is available now from Document Center Inc.  You can get a copy in either paper format or for pdf download.    The 2016 Revision replaces the previous 2006 Edition, which is now obsolete.

ANSI/ASSE Z9.1 provides you with guidelines for the control of health hazards resulting from open-surface tank operations.  There are many industries that employ open-tanks.  Such operations include washing, dyeing, coating (including electroplating), and so on.  What are some of the hazards involved in these operations?  Appendix A gives you information on potentially toxic contaminants.  The use of protective devices required by the standard, including ventilation systems, will protect the health and well-being of tank workers.

ASSE, the American Society of Safety Engineers, focuses on worker safety issues and requirements for the protection of workers.  The ANSI/ASSE Z9.1, like many safety standards, provides minimum criteria and can be adapted to the needs of the user.  The introduction notes that when codes are more stringent than the standard, the regulatory requirements should be applied.

Also note that the ANSI/ASSE Z9.1 is “auditable.”  The Appendix B is an audit form that can be used to confirm compliance with the standard.  It is a series of statements, numbered to refer to the specific sections in the standard.  A space for checking off compliance for each item is included.

The committee has give no exact information on the changes in this 2016 update.  However, I will note that the standard is in a two-column format.  The requirements of the standard are presented in the left-hand column.  Additional clarifying information is provided on the right.

If you have open-tank operations at any of your facilities, you’ll want a copy of this new revision.  You can search for and order standards at the Document Center Inc. webstore, www.document-center.com.  Here are links to the order page for ANSI/ASSE Z9.1 in paper format and the order page for the ANSI/ASSE Z9.1 for pdf download.  Document Center Inc. is an authorized distributor of the ASSE publications.

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