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www.api.org/standards. Recommended Practice for Drilling and Well Service Operations
Involving Hydrogen Sulfide
UPSTREAM SAFETY STANDARDS
Recommendations set forth in this publication apply to oil and gas well
drilling and servicing operations involving hydrogen sulfide. These operations
API HF1 include well drilling, completion, servicing, workover, downhole maintenance,
Hydraulic Fracturing Operations—Well Construction and Integrity and plug and abandonment procedures conducted with hydrogen sulfide
Guidelines present in the fluids being handled. Coverage of this publication is
Provides guidance and highlight industry recommended practices for well applicable to operations confined to the original wellbore or original total
construction and integrity for wells that will be hydraulically fractured. The depth and applies to the selection of materials for installation or use in the
guidance provided here will help to ensure that shallow groundwater aquifers well and in the well drilling or servicing operation(s). The presence of
and the environment will be protected, while also enabling economically hydrogen sulfide in these operations also presents the possibility of exposure
viable development of oil and natural gas resources. This document is to sulfur dioxide from the combustion of hydrogen sulfide. Pages: 29
intended to apply equally to wells in either vertical, directional, or horizontal 2nd Edition | May 2001 | Reaffirmed: March 2007
configurations. Product Number: G04902 | Price: $85.00
Maintaining well integrity is a key design principle and design feature of all You may access RP 49 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
oil and gas production wells. Maintaining well integrity is essential for the two
following reasons. RP 51R
1) To isolate the internal conduit of the well from the surface and subsurface Environmental Protection for Onshore Oil and Gas Production
environment. This is critical in protecting the environment, including the Operations and Leases
groundwater, and in enabling well drilling and production. Provides environmentally sound practices, including reclamation guidelines,
2) To isolate and contain the well’s produced fluid to a production conduit for domestic onshore oil and gas production operations. It is intended to be
within the well. applicable to contractors as well as operators. Facilities within the scope of
Although there is some variability in the details of well construction because this document include all production facilities, including produced water
of varying geologic, environmental, and operational settings, the basic handling facilities. Offshore and arctic areas are beyond the scope of this
practices in constructing a reliable well are similar. These practices are the document. Operational coverage begins with the design and construction of
result of operators gaining knowledge based on years of experience and access roads and well locations, and includes reclamation, abandonment,
technology development and improvement. These experiences and practices and restoration operations. Gas compression for transmission purposes or
are communicated and shared via academic training, professional and trade production operations, such as gas lift, pressure maintenance, or enhanced
associations, extensive literature and documents and, very importantly, oil recovery (EOR) is included. Annex A provides guidance for a company to
industry standards and recommended practices. Pages: 24 consider as a “good neighbor.” Pages: 35
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API HF2 „ RP 54
Water Management Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well
Identifies and describe many of the current industry best practices used to Drilling and Servicing Operations
minimize environmental and societal impacts associated with the Includes procedures for promotion and maintenance of safe working
acquisition, use, management, treatment, and disposal of water and other conditions for employees engaged in rotary drilling operations and well
fluids associated with the process of hydraulic fracturing. While this servicing operations, including special services. Applies to rotary drilling rigs,
document focuses primarily on issues associated with hydraulic fracturing well servicing rigs, and special services as they relate to operations on
pursued in deep shale gas development, it also describes the important locations. Pages: 35
distinctions related to hydraulic fracturing in other applications. 3rd Edition | August 1999 | Reaffirmed: March 2007
Moreover, this guidance document focuses on areas associated with the Product Number: G54003 | Price: $121.00
water used for purposes of hydraulic fracturing, and does not address other You may access RP 54 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
water management issues and considerations associated with oil and gas
exploration, drilling, and production. These topics will be addressed in future RP 55
API documents. Conducting Oil and Gas Producing and Gas Processing Plant
1st Edition | June 2010 | Product Number: GHF201 | Price: $40.00 Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide
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Covers recommendations for protection of employees and the public, as well
as conducting oil and gas producing and gas processing plant operations
API HF3 „ where hydrogen sulfide is present in the fluids being produced. Pages: 40
Practices for Mitigating Surface Impacts Associated with Hydraulic 2nd Edition | February 1995 | Reaffirmed: March 2007
Fracturing Product Number: G55002 | Price: $111.00
The purpose of this guidance document is to identify and describe practices You may access RP 55 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
currently used in the oil and natural gas industry to minimize surface
environmental impacts-potential impacts on surface water, soils, wildlife, RP 65—Part 2 „
other surface ecosystems and nearby communities-associated with hydraulic Isolating Potential Flow Zones During Well Construction
fracturing operations. While this document focuses primarily on issues
associated with operations in deep shale gas developments, it also Contains best practices for zone isolation in wells to prevent annular
describes the important distinctions related to hydraulic fracturing in other pressure and/or flow through or past pressure-containment barriers that are
applications. Pages: 18 installed and verified during well construction. Barriers that seal wellbore and
formation pressures or flows may include temporary pressure-containment
1st Edition | January 2011 | Product Number: GHF301 | Price: 40.00 barriers like hydrostatic head pressure during cement curing and permanent
You may access API HF3 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org ones such as mechanical seals, shoe formations, and cement. Other well
construction (well design, drilling, leak-off tests, etc.) practices that may

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affect barrier sealing performance will be mentioned along with methods to developed on the topic of safety and environmental management systems,
help ensure positive effects or to minimize any negative ones. this document focuses on this industry sector to help foster continuous
The objectives of this guideline are two-fold. The first is to help prevent and/ improvement in our industry’s safety and environmental performance. It is
or control flows just prior to, during, and after primary cementing operations recognized that many onshore oil and natural gas companies have effective
to install or “set” casing and liner pipe strings in wells. Some of these flows SEMS in place; however, the intent of this document is to provide an
have caused well control incidents that are very serious problems. They additional tool that can assist these and especially other operators in taking
threaten the safety of personnel, the environment, and the drilling rigs the next step toward implementing a complete system at a pace that
themselves. The second objective is to help prevent sustained casing complements their business plan. For those who already have a mature
pressure (SCP), also a serious industry problem. SEMS in place, this document can be used for continuous improvement of
A detailed background and technology review are in Annex A. Historical data, the system. Pages: 12
perspectives, studies, statistics, lessons learned, etc. are included. All this 1st Edition | October 2007 | Product Number: G75L01 | Price: $33.00
information has been written to help explain how some practices work, have You may access RP 75L in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
become proven or invalidated, or had performance limitations placed upon
their application. Pages: 96 RP 76
1st Edition | May 2010 | Product Number: G65201 | Price: $115.00 Contractor Safety Management for Oil and Gas Drilling and
You may access RP 65-2 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org Production Operations
Intended to assist operators, contractors, and subcontractors (third parties)
RP 67 in the implementation of a contractor safety program and improve the overall
Recommended Practice for Oilfield Explosives Safety safety performance while preserving the independent contractor relationship.
Applicable to explosives used in oil and gas well operations, more specifically, It is intended for the Upstream segment of the petroleum industry; however,
explosives used inside the wellborne. Guidance is provided for explosives since the Operator requirements and the contracted work are diverse, this
transportation, on-site explosives loading and unloading operations, electrical publication may not be applicable to all operations at each company or to
wireline operations, tubing conveyed operations, self-contained activating all contract work performed in those operations. Many oil and gas
tools, setting tools, sidewall sample taker tools, select fire perforating guns, exploration and production companies contract for equipment and
and bullet perforating guns. Recommendations are presented regarding personnel services for a wide range of activities, including drilling production,
surface equipment and downhole equipment. Recommended training and well servicing, equipment repair, maintenance, and construction. Certain
minimum qualifications are presented for personnel who participate in activities of Contractors have the potential to take place either Contractor
handling and using explosives at the well site. Pages: 18 and/or Operator personnel and/or equipment at risk. It is important that
operations are carried out in a safe manner. Operators and contractors need
2nd Edition | May 2007 | Product Number: G09309 | Price: $82.00 to provide safe work places and to protect the safety of their work places and
You may access RP 67 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org to protect the safety of their workforces and the general public. When they
work together to improve safety, both benefit. Pages: 60
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Gas Production Operation
Recommends practices and procedures for promoting and maintaining safe MULTI-SEGMENT PUBLICATIONS
working conditions for personnel engaged in onshore oil and gas production
operations, including special services. Pages: 23 RP 752
1st Edition | October 2001 | Reaffirmed: March 2007 Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant
Product Number: G74001 | Price: $59.00 Buildings
You may access RP 74 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org Provides guidance for managing the risk from explosions, fires and toxic
material releases to on-site personnel located in new and existing buildings
RP 75 intended for occupancy. This RP was developed for use at refineries,
Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program petrochemical and chemical operations, natural gas liquids extraction
for Offshore Operations and Facilities plants, natural gas liquefaction plants, and other onshore facilities covered
by the OSHA Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals,
Provides guidance for use in preparing safety and environmental 29 CFR 1910.119.
management programs (SEMP) for oil, gas, and sulphur operations and Buildings covered by this RP are rigid structures intended for permanent use
facilities located on the outer continental shelf (OCS). These guidelines are in fixed locations. Tents, fabric enclosures and other soft-sided structures are
applicable to well drilling, servicing, and production; and pipeline facilities outside the scope of this document.
and operations that have the potential for creating a safety or environmental Significant research and development of technology pertinent to building
hazard at OCS platform sites. Eleven major program elements are included siting evaluations has been performed since the publication of the previous
for application to these facilities and operations. Identification and editions of API RP 752. Examples of updated technology include prediction
management of safety and environmental hazards are addressed in design, of blast damage to buildings, determination of occupant vulnerabilities, and
construction, startup, operation, inspection, and maintenance of new, estimates of event frequencies. Prior versions of API RP 752 and the
existing, and modified facilities Pages: 41 technical data included in them should not be used for building siting
3rd Edition | May 2004 | Reaffirmed: May 2008 evaluations.
Product Number: G07503 | Price: $86.00 This third edition of API RP 752 does not cover portable buildings. Portable
You may access RP 75 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org buildings are now covered by API RP 753:2007. It is recognized, however,
that portable buildings specifically designed for significant blast load
RP 75L represent a potential area of overlap between API RP 753 and API RP 752.
Guidance Document for the Development of a Safety and In accordance with 1.3 of this document:
Environmental Management System for Onshore Oil and Natural Gas “Buildings described in API RP 753, Management of Hazards
Associated with Location of Process Plant Portable Buildings, First
Production Operation and Associated Activities Edition, June 2007, as ‘portable buildings specifically designed to
Provides general information and guidance for the development of a safety resist significant blast loads’ and intended for permanent use in a
and environmental management system (SEMS) for onshore oil and natural
gas operations, including drilling, production, and well servicing activities.
Although there is an extensive amount of information that has been

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fixed location are covered in this document (API RP 752). All other Provides guidance to all stakeholders (e.g. employees, managers,
portable buildings are covered by API RP 753.” Pages: 34 supervisors) on understanding, recognizing and managing fatigue in the
3rd Edition | December 2009| Product Number: K75203 | Price: $136.00 workplace. Owners and operators should establish policies and procedures
You may access RP 752 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org to meet the purpose of this recommended practice.
Developed for refineries, petrochemical and chemical operations, natural
RP 753 gas liquefaction plants, and other facilities such as those covered by the
Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant OSHA Process Safety Management Standard, 29 CFR 1910.119. This
document is intended to apply to a workforce that is commuting daily to a
Portable Buildings job location.
Provides guidance for reducing the risk to personnel located in portable Applies to all employees working night shifts, rotating shifts, extended hours/
buildings from potential explosion, fire and toxic release hazards. days or call outs involved in process safety sensitive actions. It should also
While occupied permanent buildings (e.g. control rooms, operator shelters) be considered for others making process safety-sensitive decisions. On-site
located near covered process area are typically constructed to be blast and contractors involved in process safety sensitive actions shall have fatigue risk
fire resistant, conventional portable buildings (i.e. light wood trailers) are management systems equivalent to the criteria outlined in this document.
typically not constructed to be blast and fire resistant. Past explosion Pages: 11
accidents have demonstrated that occupants of conventional portable 1st Edition | April 2010 | Product Number: K75501 | Price: $80.00
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collapse, and building debris and projectiles.
Guidance is provided based on the following principles: Publ 770
• Locate personnel away from covered process areas consistent with safe A Manager’s Guide to Reducing Human Errors- Improving Human
and effective operations.
Performance in the Process Industries
• Minimize the use of occupied portable buildings in close proximity to cov-
ered process areas. Intended for an audience of middle managers to senior executives who have
different levels of knowledge about human factors engineering. It is designed
• Manage the occupancy of portable building especially during periods of to equip them with a basic understanding of the causes of human errors and
increased risk including unit start up or planned shutdown operations. to suggest ways for reducing human errors at individual facilities. It also
• Design, construct, install, and maintain occupied portable buildings to describes how to incorporate human reliability analysis (HRA) into process
protect occupants against potential hazards. safety management activities. Pages: 85
• Manage the use of portable buildings as an integral part of the design, 1st Edition | March 2001 | Product Number: K77001 | Price: $73.00
construction and maintenance operation of a facility. Pages: 22
1st Edition | June 2007 | Product Number: K75301 | Price: $136.00 Human Factors in New Facility Design Tool
You may access RP 753 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org Describes a Human Factors Tool that may be used by operating plants as an
aid to incorporate human factors principles in the design of equipment that
RP 754 „ will be operated and maintained by people.
Process Safety Performance Indicators for the Refining and The human factors principles described in this document are intended for
Petrochemical Industries new equipment designs; however, many ideas provided in this Tool may be
As a result of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) used to improve the operating of existing plants where feasible.
investigation of the 2005 BP Texas City incident, the CSB issued several Focuses only on equipment design. Items such as human error, behavior-
recommendations including the development of an American National based safety, and operating procedure issues are not in the scope.
Standards Institute (ANSI) standard that creates Performance indicators for The Tool covers equipment that is common to both upstream producing and
process safety in the refinery and petrochemical industries. Ensure that the downstream manufacturing operations. Equipment associated with specific
standard identifies leading and lagging indicators for nationwide public activities such as drilling rigs is not specifically addressed. Pages: 71
reporting as well as indicators for use at individual facilities. Include methods 2nd Edition | October 2005 | Product Number: I0HF02 | Price: $144.00
for the development and use of the performance indicators.
Identifies leading and lagging process safety indicators that are useful for Human Factors Tool for Existing Operations
driving performance improvement. The indicators are divided into four tiers
that represent a leading and lagging continuum. Tier 1 is the most lagging The objectives of this tool include:
and Tier 4 is the most leading. Tiers 1 and 2 are suitable for nationwide • providing a tool for operating crews to identify opportunities for latent con-
public reporting and Tiers 3 and 4 are intended for internal use at individual ditions and human error, and
sites. • improve how Process Hazards Analysis/Hazard Evaluation/Revalidation
Developed for the refining and petrochemical industries, but may also be process address human factors.
applicable to other industries with operating systems and processes where The scope of this tool includes existing operations and equipment and
loss of containment has the potential to cause harm. Applicability is not human tasks. This tool is intended for use without specific training on human
limited to those facilities covered by the OSHA Process Safety Management factors. This is a simple process for gathering a few operators and
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.119 or similar national and international mechanics who are familiar with the equipment/process and who are
regulations. Pages: 39 qualified to identify where traps (latent conditions) in the equipment and
1st Edition | April 2010 | Product Number: K75401 | Price: $105.00 tasks (error likely scenarios) exist that make it easy for people to do
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RP 755 „
Fatigue Prevention Guidelines for the Refining and Petrochemical RP 2001
Industries Fire Protection in Refineries
As a result of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) Covers basic concepts of refinery fire protection. It reviews the chemistry and
investigation of the 2005 BP Texas City incident, the CSB issued several physics of refinery fires; discusses how the design of refinery systems and
recommendations including the development of an American National infrastructure impact the probability and consequences of potential fires;
Standards Institute (ANSI) standard that develops Fatigue prevention describes fire control and extinguishing systems typically used in refineries;
guidelines for the refining and petrochemical industries that, at a minimum, examines fire protection concepts that should be covered in operating and
limit hours and days of work and address shift work. maintenance practices and procedures; and provides information on

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organization and training for refinery emergency responders. Many of the where water spray systems might be used to provide protection from fire
concepts, systems and equipment discussed in this document are covered damage for equipment and structures. Pages: 27
in detail in referenced publications, standard or governmental requirements. 3rd Edition | July 2005 | Product Number: K20303 | Price: $67.00
Pages: 39 You may access RP 2030 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
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Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Petroleum and Petrochemical
RP 2003 Industries
Protection Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static, Lightning, and Stray Provides information to assist in safely conducting hot tapping operations
Currents on equipment in service in the petroleum and petrochemical industries.
Presents the current state of knowledge and technology in the fields of static No document can address all situations nor answer all potential questions,
electricity, and stray currents applicable to the prevention of hydrocarbon however, the understanding of potential hazards, and application of this
ignition in the petroleum industry and is based on both scientific research knowledge, can help reduce the probability and severity of incidents.
and practical experience. The principles discussed in this recommended Pages: 27
practice are applicable to other operations where ignitable liquids and gases 5th Edition | June 2003 | Product Number: K22015 | Price: $83.00
are handled. Their use should lead to improved safety practices and You may access Publ 2201 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
evaluations of existing installations and procedures. Pages: 76
7th Edition | January 2008 | Product Number: K20037 | Price: $121.00 RP 2210
You may access RP 2003 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org Flame Arresters for Vents of Tanks Storing Petroleum Products
RP 2009 Discusses the benefits and detriments associated with the use of flame
Safe Welding, Cutting and Hot Work Practices in the Petroleum and arresters on vents utilized on atmospheric fixed-roof tanks. Pages: 4
Petrochemical Industries 3rd Edition | June 2000 | Reaffirmed: October 8, 2010
Product Number: K22103 | Price: $63.00
Provides guidelines for safely conducting welding, cutting or other hot work
activities in refineries, gas plants, petrochemical plants and other facilitates You may access RP 2201 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
in the petroleum and petrochemical industries. It provides specific guidance
for evaluating procedures for certain types of work on equipment in service. Publ 2214
It does not include guidance for compliance with regulations or codes; hot Spark Ignition Properties of Hand Tools
tapping; welding techniques, normal, “safe work” practices; or entry or work Emphasizes that the use of nonferrous hand tools, sometimes referred to as
in inert environments. Pages: 23 nonsparking tools, is not warranted as a fire prevention measure in
7th Edition | February 2002 | Reaffirmed: August 1, 2007 petroleum operations. Pages: 2
Product Number: K20097 | Price: $76.00 4th Edition | July 2004 | Reaffirmed: October 8, 2010
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RP 2027
Ignition Hazards Involved in Abrasive Blasting of Atmospheric Storage RP 2216
Tanks in Hydrocarbon Service Ignition Risk of Hydrocarbon Vapors by Hot Surfaces in the Open Air
Identifies the ignition hazards involved in abrasive blasting of the exteriors of Provides information concerning the potential for ignition of hydrocarbons
hydrocarbon storage tanks containing a mixture that is flammable or that that are exposed to hot surfaces in the open air. Hydrocarbon liquids, when
can become flammable when air is added. It provides operational guidelines heated sufficiently, can ignite without the application of a flame or spark. The
for procedures that significantly reduce ignition risks during abrasive blasting ignition of hydrocarbons by hot surfaces may occur when oil is released
of hydrocarbon tanks that may contain a flammable vapor space. Pages: 4 under pressure and sprays upon a hot surface or is spilled and lies upon a
3rd Edition | March 2002 | Reaffirmed: August 1, 2007 hot surface for a period of time. Understanding the mechanism and
Product Number: C20273 | Price: $71.00 dynamics of auto-ignition is an important step in preventing or controlling the
You may access RP 2027 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org ignition of hydrocarbons by hot surfaces in the open air. In addition to the
information provided herein, appropriate industry standards and other
RP 2028 information may assist users to understand the potential hazards of
Flame Arresters in Piping Systems hydrocarbon auto-ignition (such as spontaneous combustion) not
specifically covered by this publication and implement appropriate
Covers the use and limitations of flame arresters installed in piping systems prevention and control measures. Pages: 5
in the petroleum and petrochemical industries. It provides a general overview
of flame arresters currently in use and some potential concerns or 2nd Edition | December 2003 | Reaffirmed: October 8, 2010
limitations. Applicable combustion and flame propogation parameters are Product Number: K22160 | Price: $57.00
discussed including the distinction between arresting flames versus arresting You may access RP 2216 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
detonations. Pages: 12
3rd Edition | February 2002 | Reaffirmed: December 27, 2010 Std 2217A
Product Number: K20283 | Price: $57.00 Guidelines for Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and
You may access RP 2028 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org Petrochemical Industries
Provides guidelines for safely entering and working in and near confined
RP 2030 spaces that have inert atmospheres and can aid employers in preparing
Application of Fixed Water Spray Systems for Fire Protection in the specific procedures for working safely in inert confined spaces, recognizing
Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries that because of its unique nature, the hazards and requirements for inert
Provides guidance for the petroleum industry and some petrochemical entry are generally greater than for “normal” permit-required confined space
industry applications (for non-water-reactive petrochemicals with physical (PRCS) entry. API 2217A applies to confined spaces that have been
and combustion characteristics comparable to hydrocarbons) in determining intentionally purged with an inert gas until: -the oxygen level in the vapor
space is too low to support combustion, and -any gases in or flowing out of
the confined space are below flammable or reactive levels.

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work to service or replace catalyst in reactors. Pages: 25 2006 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illness,
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June 2007| Product Number: K23851 | Price: $100.00
Publ 2218 Publ 2384
Fireproofing Practices in Petroleum and Petrochemical Processing 2005 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illness,
Plants and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
Intended to provide guidelines for selecting, applying, and maintaining fire May 2006 | Product Number: K23841 | Price: $100.00
proofing materials that are designed to limit the extent of fire-related
property loss in the petroleum and petrochemical industries. Pages: 35 Publ 2383
2nd Edition | August 1999 | Reaffirmed: December 27, 2010 2004 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illness,
Product Number: K22182 | Price: $118.00
and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
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RP 2219
Publ 2382
Safe Operation of Vacuum Trucks in Petroleum Service
2003 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illness,
Vacuum trucks are used in all segments of the petroleum industry with
varied applications. Appropriate safe operating practices may vary because and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
of different hazards associated with the materials to be moved and the May 2004 | Product Number: K23821 | Price: $100.00
facilities serviced. This Recommended Practice seeks to assist vacuum truck
owners and operators in the development and implementation of practical Publ 2381
and safe operating practices that will help identify hazards and reduce risks. 2002 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illness,
Pages: 42 and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
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Publ 2380
Std 2220 2001 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illness,
Contractor Safety Performance Process and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
Provides guidance for petroleum and chemical industry facility owners and March 2002 | Product Number: K23801 | Price: $100.00
contractors for improving their contractor safety programs. These measures
include procedure for contractor selection, training and job-site orientation; Publ 2379
performance reviews; measurement and evaluation; and safety program
checklists. Pages: 23 2000 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illness,
and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
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RP 2221 Publ 2378

Contractor and Owner Safety Program Implementation 1999 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illness,
and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
Intended to assist refining and petrochemical industry facility owners and
contractors implement (or improve) an effective contractor safety and health June 2000 | Product Number: K23781 | Price: $100.00
program.
Publ 2377
2nd Edition | August 2004 | Product Number: K22212 | Price: $147.00
1998 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illness, and Fatalities in the
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Petroleum Industry
Publ 2388 March 1999 | Product Number: K23771 | Price: $100.00
2009 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illness,
Publ 2376
and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
1997 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illness, and Fatalities in the
This summary reports on cases recordable in 2009 under the US Bureau of Petroleum Industry
Labor Statistics’ record keeping guidelines. The survey is based on data
submitted to the American Petroleum Institute by oil and gas companies. June 1998 | Product Number: K23761 | Price: $93.00
The report includes information regarding injuries, illness, and fatalities, lost
workday cases, and incidence rates by function. Publ 2375
April 2010| Product Number: K23881 | Price: $100.00 1996 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities in
the Petroleum Industry
Publ 2387 June 1997 | Product Number: K23751 | Price: $93.00
2008 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illness,
and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only 1995 Summary of U.S. Occupational Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
March 2009| Product Number: K23871 | Price: $100.00 in the Petroleum Industry
May 1996 | Product Number: K19983 | Price: $93.00
Publ 2386
2007 Survey on Petroleum Industry Occupational Injuries, Illness,
and Fatalities Summary Report: Aggregate Data Only
May 2008| Product Number: K23861 | Price: $100.00

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1994 Summary of U.S. Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities provides guidance and information on the specific aspects of tank cleaning,
in the Petroleum Industry in order to assist employers (owners/operators and contractors) to conduct
safe tank cleaning operations in accordance with the requirements of ANSI/
June 1995 | Product Number: K19984 | Price: $93.00 API Standard 2015. Pages: 98
1993 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities in 1st Edition | August 2001 | Reaffirmed: May 1, 2006
Product Number: K20161 | Price: $186.00
the Petroleum Industry
You may access RP 754 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
June 1994 | Product Number: K19985 | Price: $93.00
RP 2021
1992 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities in
Management of Atmospheric Storage Tank Fires
the Petroleum Industry
Provides experience-based information to enhance the understanding of
August 1993 | Product Number: K19986 | Price: $80.00 fires in atmospheric storage tanks containing flammable and combustible
materials. It presents a systematic management approach which can assist
1991 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities in tank fire prevention. If fires do occur, this information can help responders
the Petroleum Industry optimize fire suppression techniques to reduce the severity of an incident
September 1992 | Product Number: K19987 | Price: $80.00 and reduce the potential for escalation Pages: 83
4th Edition | May 2001 | Reaffirmed: May 1, 2006
1990 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities in Product Number: K20214 | Price: $130.00
the Petroleum Industry You may access RP 2021 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
July 1991 | Product Number: K19988 | Price: $80.00
RP 2023
1989 Summary of Occupational Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities in Guide for Safe Storage and Handling of Heated Petroleum Derived
the Petroleum Industry Asphalt Products and Crude Oil Residua
January 1989 | Product Number: K19996 | Price: $57.00 Describes phenomena which can occur, and precautions to be taken in the
storage and handling of asphalt products and residua derived from crude
Publ 2510A petroleum. It applies when these materials are stored in heated tanks at
Fire Protection Considerations for the Design and Operation of refineries and bulk storage facilities, and transported in tank vehicles.
Pages: 44
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Storage Facilities
3rd Edition | August 2001 | Product Number: K20233 | Price: $106.00
Supplements API Std 2510 and addresses the design, operation, and You may access RP 2023 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
maintenance of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facilities from the
standpoint of prevention and control of releases, fire protection design, and
fire control measures. The history of LPG storage facility safety experience, Publ 2026 ‹
facility design philosophy, operating and maintenance procedures, and Safe Access/Egress Involving Floating Roofs of Storage Tanks in
various fire protection and fire-fighting approaches are presented. The Petroleum Service
storage facilities covered are LPG installations (storage vessels and Provides safety information for individuals responsible for performing
associated loading/unloading/transfer systems) at marine and pipeline maintenance or repairs that involve descent onto the floating roofs of
terminals, natural gas processing plants, refineries, petrochemical plants, petroleum storage tanks. Pages: 15
and tank farms.
2nd Edition | April 1998 | Reaffirmed: June 1, 2006
2nd Edition | December 1996 | Product Number: K2510A | Price: $98.00 Product Number: K20262 | Price: $60.00
You may access Publ 2510A in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org You may access RP 2026 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
STORAGE TANK SAFETY STANDARDS Publ 2207 ‹
Preparing Tank Bottoms for Hot Work
Std 2015 ‹
Requirements for Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Storage Addresses only the safety aspects of hot work on petroleum storage tank
bottoms. It discusses safety precautions for preventing fires, explosions and
Tanks associated injuries. The term hot work as used in this publication, is defined
(ANSI/API Std 2015-2001) as an operation that can produce a spark or flame hot enough to ignite
Provides safety practices for preparing, emptying, isolating, ventilating, flammable vapors. Pages: 32
atmospheric testing, cleaning, entry, hot work and recommissioning activities 6th Edition | December 2007 | Product Number: K22076| Price: $83.00
in, on and around atmospheric and low - pressure (up to and including 15 You may access Publ 2207 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
psig) aboveground storage tank that have contained flammable,
combustible or toxic materials. This standard directs the user from RP 2350
decommissioning (removal from service) through recommissioning (return to
service). This standard applies to stationary tanks used in all sectors of the Overfill Protection for Storage Tanks in Petroleum Facilities
petroleum and petrochemical plants, and terminals. Pages: 49 Covers overfill protection for all aboveground storage tanks in petroleum
6th Edition | August 2001 | Reaffirmed: May 1, 2006 facilities, including refineries, terminals, bulk plants and pipeline terminals
Product Number: K20156 | Price: $130.00 that receive Class I (flammable) or Class II (combustible) liquids. It is not
You may access Std 2015 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org intended to include service station tanks, process tanks or tanks used in
initial crude oil production activities.
RP 2016 ‹ 3rd Edition | January 2005 | Product Number: K23503 | Price: $84.00
Guidelines and Procedures for Entering and Cleaning Petroleum You may access RP 2350 in a read-only platform at: publications.api.org
Storage Tanks
(ANSI/API RP 2016-2001)
Supplements the requirements of ANSI/API Std 2015, Requirements for
Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Storage Tanks, Sixth Edition. This RP

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