Hazardous Areas Clause Samples
The Hazardous Areas clause defines and regulates the responsibilities and safety protocols related to locations within a worksite or facility that present significant risks due to the presence of dangerous substances, equipment, or conditions. It typically outlines which areas are designated as hazardous, the required safety measures for entry, and the obligations of parties to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety laws. By clearly identifying hazardous zones and establishing rules for access and conduct, this clause helps prevent accidents and injuries, ensuring a safer working environment and clarifying liability in case of incidents.
Hazardous Areas. The Contractor shall not permit or allow any person or persons to enter any pipe or space containing hazardous or noxious substances person for whom he is responsible or liable to enter or remain on the site of the Work unless the person is equipped with and wearing a safety helmet and other protective clothing and safety equipment conforming to the requirements of Paragraph 13.3, and shall discharge from the site all persons not so equipped. The Contractor shall post conspicuous signs at appropriate locations warning the public and persons engaged upon the Work of this requirement. The Contractor shall furnish for their temporary use such safety helmets, protective clothing, and safety equipment as RMWD, the Engineer, or their representatives may request of him.
Hazardous Areas. The standard, SANS 10108, “The classification of hazardous locations and the selection of electrical apparatus for use in such locations”, shall be used for classifying hazardous locations and selecting electrical Plant for use in such locations. Table below indicates where power is supplied from for each unit.
Hazardous Areas. No vehicle shall be operated within 25 meters (82 feet) of any wellhead, piping, process vessel or tank containing combustible fluids unless required by a specific maintenance or operating function.