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BS 5958-2:1991

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Code of practice for control of undesirable static electricity Recommendations for particular industrial situations

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

09-07-2003

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1992

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Committees responsible
Foreword
Code of practice
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Fixed metal tanks for the storage of liquids
4 Fixed non-metallic tanks for the storage of liquids,
    sited partially or wholly above ground
5 Fixed non-metallic tanks for the storage of liquids,
    sited completely below ground
6 Gauging and sampling of tanks
7 Metal road/rail tanks for liquids
8 Non-metallic road/rail tanks for liquids
9 Installation for the transfer of liquids to and from
    road/rail vehicles
10 Liquid/liquid and solid/liquid blending and mixing
11 Small metal containers for liquids
12 Small non-metallic containers for liquids
13 Ships (tankers) and barges
14 Tank cleaning with high pressure water jets or steam
15 Aircraft fuelling
16 Fine particle filters and water separators
17 Metal containers and tanks for the storage and
    transport of liquids, with a fixed internal non-
    metallic coating
18 Metal containers for liquids with outer non-metallic
    coatings or jackets
19 Pipelines for liquids and gases
20 Pneumatic conveying systems
21 Containers for powders
22 Flexible intermediate bulk containers
23 Removable non-metallic liners in containers for
    solvent wet materials or dry powders
24 Manual addition of powders to flammable liquids
25 Release of gases and vapours
26 Spraying of paints and powders
27 Rigid plastics sheeting, walls and screens
28 Processing of flexible sheet or film materials
29 Explosives manufacture, handling and storage
30 Handling of electro-explosive devices
31 Earthing of personnel
32 Hazards from clothing
33 Vacuum filter
4 Centrifuge operation
35 Flaker
36 Dust collectors

Identifies source and nature and gives recommendations for dealing with particular situations including the handling of liquids, powders, gases, sprays, explosives and electro-explosive devices. Describes and recommends precautions for avoiding static electricity problems which can occur with personnel and their clothing.

Committee
EXL/31
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5958-2(1983). (08/2003)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
42
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
UNE 109101-2:1995 IN Identical
UNE 109101-1:1995 IN Identical

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