Generation of gas from dangerous petroleum (s.2(b), Petroleum Act 1934)

Rule 114(1) item 7 · Schedule VII

Medical surveillance (statutory)

Not specified in the rule — Sch VII prescribes flame traps, fire-resisting building, flame-proof fittings, extinguishers and no-smoking (fire/explosion safety only). General s.41C / periodic exam applies.

Hazard & health effects

Agent: Dangerous-petroleum vapour / petrol gas (fire & explosion; carbon monoxide)

Health effects: Burns and blast injury from fire/explosion; CO asphyxiation; acute solvent narcosis.

Controls & PPE

Engineering controls: Flame-proof construction and fittings; flame traps; ventilation; ignition-source control / no smoking; fire-fighting; gas detection.

PPE: Anti-static FR clothing; respiratory protection and a gas monitor in confined/leak scenarios.

Reference information for occupational-health professionals — not medical advice, and not a substitute for examination by a qualified physician.

Other dangerous operations

• Manufacture of aerated water and processes…
• Electrolytic plating or oxidation of metal…
• Manufacture and repair of electric…
• Glass manufacture
• Grinding or glazing of metals (and processes…
• Manufacture and treatment of lead and certain…

All 25 dangerous operations — s.87 / Rule 114

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