WAC 296-843-18015
Maintain worker safety in drum and
container opening areas.
You must:
• Keep employees who are not involved in opening drums or
containers a safe distance from the opening area.
• Use appropriate shielding between the employee and the
drums or containers, when excess interior pressure cannot be
relieved from a remote location.
• Provide an explosion-resistant barrier that does not
interfere with the work to protect employees working near or
adjacent to drum or container opening operations from
accidental explosions.
• Position controls for drum or container opening
equipment, monitoring equipment, and fire suppression
equipment behind the explosion-resistant barrier. Prohibit
employees from standing on or working from drums or
containers.
Reference:
The shipment of shock-sensitive (explosive) waste may be prohibited under United States Department of
Transportation (DOT) regulations. You and your shipper should refer to title 49 CFR.