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New 2007 API RP 753 – Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Portable Buildings

The American Petroleum Institute has issued the 1st edition, “Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Portable Buildings.” Developed for refineries, petrochemical and chemical operations, natural gas liquids extraction plants, and other facilities such as those covered by the OSHA Process Safety Management Standard, 29 CFR 1910.119. API RP 753 provides guidance for reducing the risk to personnel located in portable buildings (i.e., light wood trailers) from potential explosion, fire, and toxic release hazards. To order API RP 753, contact IHS via their website> or (877) 413-5187.