Pipeline operators get new rules for safe access to floating-roof tanks

US pipeline safety regulators updated an industry standard for accessing large storage tanks. This means companies now have clearer, more consistent rules for how workers can safely get on and off these tanks.

The US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regularly incorporates industry standards into its regulations. This particular update clarifies safety procedures for a common type of petroleum storage tank. Clearer rules can reduce accidents and make it easier for companies to comply, which means less time spent on paperwork and more on actual safety.