This supplement covers the handling, transport and storage of steel pipe and highlights precautions to control steel pipe products being delivered, off-loaded and stored safely at customers’ sites.
The updated version includes:
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Updates relating to handling, lifting and storage (including stacking) of pipe and components
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Text was added to cover consideration of human factors
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Specific guidance on minimum requirements for short term storage was included
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Additional requirements for long term storage were included specifically, protection and physical checks on withdrawal from storage
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A new section was added: Section 3 - Safety
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There was a general update and revision of figures
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The terminology used in the Standard was streamlined
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Legislation, Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 (references) were all updated.