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General

This Recommended Practice (RP) highlights some of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements that may apply to maintenance and construction work in the retail petroleum/convenience business, but there is much more in the regulations than can be covered here. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor or employee performing the work to abide by any and all additional Federal, State, or local laws and regulations, as well as any manufacturer's requirements that apply to the specific work being done. It is also the responsibility of contractors to ensure that subcontractors abide by all applicable safety requirements. Construction activities are covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 regulations while most maintenance and other operations are covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) regulations.

Applicability

This RP provides recommended minimum safety procedures applicable to working at a retail petroleum/convenience facility. In addition, this RP details how to develop a task specific Job Safety Analysis that should be completed before any work may begin.