If you have followed me for years, you know I love to use the International Fire Code over outdated OSHA standards. For me, it is ALL about safety and not compliance; luckily, I have many clients who take the same approach, and we have made some serious improvements to a hazardous process. Here is a lock at what the IFC states about Bulk Transfer and Process Transfer Operations (5706.5).
I have highlighted some parts that are better DEFINED and QUANTIFIED than what we will find in 1910.106(f)(3). For example, the IFC DEFINES and QUANTIFIES the chocks that must be used to secure the vehicle…
Not less than two chock blocks not less than 5 inches by 5 inches by 12 inches (127 mm by 127 mm by 305 mm) in size and dished to fit the contour of the tires shall be used during transfer operations of tank vehicles.
The IFC is full of other improvements to help manage the catastrophic risks associated with these bulk transfers.