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Cargo Tank Risk Management Committee The Cargo Tank Risk Management Committee (CTRMC) was formed on March 17, 2010 and is made up of leading industry professionals with the sole task to proactively enhance cargo tank safety. We recognize the goal of the industry is to reduce falls at the wide variety of facilities and situations where workers perform various duties while on top of cargo tanks. In addition to falls from tanks our mission has expanded to address other injury types. Our members are from every aspect of the industry. From cargo tank trailer manufacturers, truck carriers, worker s compensation insurance providers, shippers, consignees to tank cleaning facilities. This presentation has been provided by the Cargo Tank Risk Management Committee. Please visit our web site at www.cargotanksafety.org for additional safety resources and materials.
Hose Handling Injuries Injuries related to handling hoses are not as common/frequent as other tanker driver and task wash worker injuries but preventing them should be part of your safety efforts and programs. Injuries include: Strains while pulling, lifting, carrying or positioning hoses Tripping over hoses when walking with them or connecting and disconnecting Falls while climbing on tractors to handle or secure hoses Exposure to hose handling injuries varies significantly between company operations, types of equipment, hose tube or rack configurations and customer facilities and operations. Each company should conduct a risk assessment to identify exposures and develop control strategies.
Hose Handling Injury Training Hose handling injuries are addressed in the CTRMC presentation also available on the CTRMC web site www.cargotanksafety.org
Task Performance Issues Have proper footwear that is in good condition and clean Be trained on the equipment and tasks to be performed Inspect the area and equipment prior to starting the task Have and use PPE per company policy and site rules Become familiar with the area where you will work and identify hazards such as holes and obstructions that could contribute to falls Use proper attire to reduce potential for injuries (slip resistant gloves, high visibility clothes when working in yards or around moving motor vehicles and task specific protection as needed based on cargo)
Task Performance Issues Hose ends and connections must be kept off floor during and after washing Hose ends should not touch unclean surfaces such as tires, trailer bumpers, etc. after washing Hose ends should not be carried by the interior of the hose Hose caps and plugs should not be carried by the inside after washing
Check the hose before removing it from the hose tube. Use slow steady force when pulling. Allow one end of the hose to stay in the tube while you loosen the dog ears.
Remove caps and place them open side facing up in clean container for sanitizing Carry the hose to hose stand using 2 hands keeping the hose close to body
Attaching the hose to a rolling hose stand will allow you to move the hose and keep one end off the floor. Secure the hoes to the connection on the hose stand.
Hose ends can be kept off of the floor by using sanitary blocks. Understand how each hose stand is designed to work and use as intended.
Attach hose end to trailer discharge prior to starting the wash. Make sure the end are secure to the trailer discharge connection.
Place the hose end on a hose stand after disconnecting it after the wash cycle is complete.
Sanitize both hose ends prior to returning hose to hose tubes. Use the hose racks to keep the end you are not holding off the floor.
Cap the hose when you finish sanitizing it and carry the sanitized drained hose with use of wheeled hose stand. Use 2 hands close to body and watch where you step to avoid tripping.
Check the area before pulling the hose so the rolling hose stand can move freely as you pull the hose.
Feed the hose into the tube. Cap the hoses once they finish draining.
Management Responsibility Conduct hazard assessments of your jobs and work tasks Provide and maintain equipment in good condition and appropriate for the job for task Establish and document job task expectations Communicate and document the expectations Evaluate performance compared to the expectations Do not assume training is always the best solution Have consequences for performance that do not meet expectations
Worker Responsibility Follow your company procedures Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment Beware of weather conditions Don t take chances Work like others depend on you because they do
Please Work and Drive Safely Your family needs you to come home the same way you left them No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without written permission from the CTRMC. This document is advisory. We assume no responsibility for management or control of stakeholder safety activities or for implementation of recommended measures. We have not tried to identify all hazards. We do not warrant that requirements of any federal, state, or local law, regulation or ordinance have or have not been met and meeting those requirements is the responsibility of the individual stakeholders. www.cargotanksafety.org August 2017 Edition