Fuel Storage On Construction Sites: Legal & Environmental Tips
For proper fuel storage on construction sites the goal is to increase operational efficiency, maintain environmental safety and comply with the regulation in place. Improper fuel storage also has several consequences such as theft, oil spillage and other regulatory violations, so whether the fuel is destined to power heavy vehicles, supporting mobile fueling stations or just stored on site, storing fuel on construction sites comes with heavy responsibilities.
In this article, we will look at key safety procedures, environmental standards and federal laws that regulate storing fuel on a construction site. Understanding the rules on tank replacement, fire codes and emergency responses, can help construction managers and their team to mitigate risks involved with storing fuel on a construction site. We will also look at the governing bodies such as OSHA, EPA, and NFPA, to understand their guidelines in order to be on the safe side while storing fuel on a construction site.