E-Tank is committed to maintaining the highest tank safety standards when handling frac tanks and related equipment. Our tank safety practices emphasize proper training, hazard awareness, and adherence to proven procedures to protect workers and job sites. From securing manways and valves to managing confined space entry, weather conditions, and electrical hazards, E-Tank prioritizes safe operation, accident prevention, and responsible equipment use on every project.
Tank Safety
Avoiding accidents and injury when working around frac tanks requires training; all personnel should be aware of potential safety issues. Here is a list to consider when conducting safety training:
- Assure that fasteners on all manways are secure and that all valves are closed before filling.
- Place locks on the butterfly valves if site security is a concern.
- If storing environmentally sensitive fluids, consider using a spill guard.
- If personnel need to enter the tank, assure that Confined Space Entry (CSE) training has been provided and CSE procedures are followed.
- Be alert for electrocution hazards if the tank is placed under or near overhead power lines.
- Never attempt to move a loaded tank.
- Do not walk on the tank outside of designated safety areas.
- Be aware that all steel surfaces will be slick in wet or freezing weather; use caution.
- Stand to the side of valves when opening them, even if hoses or pipes are attached to the valve.
- When working with the valve at the back of the tank, be careful not to hit your head.
- Assure that the tank is securely grounded if there is risk that the internal atmosphere may be explosive or flammable.
- Do not introduce any substances that are incompatible with the steel, epoxy coating, or valve materials.
- Do not exceed the tank‘s temperature limitations.
- Do not pump into or pump out of the tank at a rate which would introduce excessive pressure or vacuum.