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    This document discusses the hazards associated with bitumen delivery and storage. It notes that while bitumen is generally regarded as safe when inert, it presents fire and burn risks when handled at high temperatures. Specifically, it outlines potential hazards during shipping, storage, and off-loading of bitumen. It also provides guidance on safety precautions, personal protective equipment, emergency response, and risk mitigation measures to prevent accidents when working with bitumen.

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    This document discusses the hazards associated with bitumen delivery and storage. It notes that while bitumen is generally regarded as safe when inert, it presents fire and burn risks when handled at high temperatures. Specifically, it outlines potential hazards during shipping, storage, and off-loading of bitumen. It also provides guidance on safety precautions, personal protective equipment, emergency response, and risk mitigation measures to prevent accidents when working with bitumen.

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    This document discusses the hazards associated with bitumen delivery and storage. It notes that while bitumen is generally regarded as safe when inert, it presents fire and burn risks when handled at high temperatures. Specifically, it outlines potential hazards during shipping, storage, and off-loading of bitumen. It also provides guidance on safety precautions, personal protective equipment, emergency response, and risk mitigation measures to prevent accidents when working with bitumen.

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    Bitumen Unloading

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    This document discusses the hazards associated with bitumen delivery and storage. It notes that while bitumen is generally regarded as safe when inert, it presents fire and burn risks when handled at high temperatures. Specifically, it outlines potential hazards during shipping, storage, and off-loading of bitumen. It also provides guidance on safety precautions, personal protective equipment, emergency response, and risk mitigation measures to prevent accidents when working with bitumen.

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    The document discusses the hazards associated with bitumen delivery and storage as well as safety precautions that should be taken when working with bitumen.

    The different types of bitumen discussed are penetration grade bitumens, polymer modified grade bitumens, oxidised/blown grade bitumens, clear grade bitumen, emulsions, and hard grades.

    Some of the hazards mentioned include high handling temperatures which can cause bitumen burns, fire risks as bitumen is combustible, contact with water, bitumen overflows during off-loading, pressure discharge, and vapour emissions.

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    Hazards of Bitumen Delivery and Storage


     Bitumen regarded as a ‘safe product’

     Inert at ambient temperature.

     Low Volatility

     Low water solubility

     Highly durable
    • Penetration grade bitumens
    40/60pen, 70/100pen, 160/220pen

    • Polymer Modified Grade Bitumens


    Special Applications – Higher Temperatures

    • Oxidised / Blown Grade Bitumens

    • Clear Grade bitumen (Coloured Asphalt)

    • Other types
    Emulsions
    Hard Grades
    Shipping / Supply:
    Crude is moved by ship or
    Pipeline to refineries
    Crude Crude

    Upstream: Downstream: Refinery


    Crude Exploration & Refined Products:
    Production Bitumen

    Modification
    Processes
    Asphalt Asphalt Bitumen

    Transport Asphalt Bitumen:


    Paving Plant Supply & Distribution
    To work site
    Or Emulsion Manufacture
    •High handling Temperature – Bitumen Burns.

    •Fire – Combustible

    •Contact with Water

    •Bitumen Overflow during off-loading

    •Pressure discharge

    •Vapour emissions (11oc drop – reduces fumes by 50%)


    • Flash Point > 230 oC (approximately)
    • Contact with Insulation (self ignition)
    • Overheating

    • Never use water – foam or dry powder to extinguish the fire.


    • locations
    • Hose
    • Overflow
    • Valve Blocked
    • Sampling

    Treatment
    • Cool for 5 minutes (water)
    • Never attempt to peel off bitumen
    • 50% of all accidents – during delivery.

    • Can lead to Bitumen Burns

    • Drench Shower

    • Bitumen Hoses –Testing, Flanges


    Tank Gauges

    High Level Alarms

    Overflow pipe
    • Drench Shower
    • PPE - within 6m of the delivery point.
    • Product storage temperature
    • Tank Labeling avoid product crossover

    • Level gauge maintenance

     Bitumen First Aid – Bitumen Burns


    Cool water (Drench Shower)
    Leave bitumen in place
    Do not bandage
    Call emergency Services
    • Off-loading Instructions

    • Adequate Lighting

    • Tank Labelling, Gauges, Alarms

    • Bitumen Burns poster

    • Bitumen Burns Guidance

    • Never mix penetration grade

    • with cutback

    • Adequate Turning Angle for Trucks


    • Helmet, Visor and Neck
    apron

    • One piece Coverall - with


    High Vis

    • Heat resistant gloves

    • Foot protection
     Adequate Turning Circle

     Drench Shower

     Fire Extinguisher

     Material Safety Data Sheets

     Emergency Plan

     Tel No.s – Do you know where to go in the


    event of an emergency ?

     Risk Assessment

     Adequate Signage/Posters - Directions

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