5. Design and Construction of Transport and Storage Equipment

5.6. Loading and Unloading Facilities

As transport and storage equipment have their own specific requirements for design and construction it is essential to ensure the correct design of equipment for loading and unloading facilities.

Loading and unloading facilities should be designed and located to meet appropriate engineering standards having due regard to the hazards associated with the handling of styrene and the transfer rates which are to be achieved. Particular attention should be given to the ergonomics of connecting transportation equipment and to the health and safety protection of operators. Closed loading systems, i.e. vapour return, incineration or vapour adsorbing systems should be considered.

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