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Handling & Transfer (Bonding and Grounding)

Primary Authority: OSHA 1910.106(e)(6)(ii)

Technical Specifications

  • Static Protection: Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 liquids with a flashpoint below 100°F, shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected (bonded).

  • Safety Cans (§1910.106(a)(30)): An approved safety can is limited to 5 gallons, features a spring-closing lid and spout cover, and is designed to safely relieve internal pressure when exposed to fire.

FAQs

  • When is grounding and bonding required for drum pumping?

    • It is required whenever transferring flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100°F (Category 1 and 2) to prevent static discharge from igniting vapors.

  • What defines an OSHA approved safety can?

    • A safety can must be no larger than 5 gallons and have a spring-closing lid that acts as a pressure-relief valve.