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TITLE 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 217 - DESIGN CRITERIA FOR DOMESTIC WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
SUBCHAPTER M - SAFETY
SECTION/RULE §217.323 - Hazardous Operation and Maintenance
Chapter Review Date 08/01/2024

(a) An owner shall perform a job safety analysis to identify potentially hazardous situations for a new or altered wastewater treatment unit or collection system unit before construction begins.(b) For those identified potentially hazardous tasks, a list must be prepared for each task that identifies the necessary:(1) tools, equipment, and supplies;(2) fixed and portable lifting equipment;(3) fixed and portable monitoring equipment;(4) personal protective equipment and clothing;(5) warning signs and guards; and(6) first-aid supplies.(c) The tools at a wastewater treatment facility must be sufficient to:(1) allow workers to safely and properly operate equipment;(2) perform required preventive maintenance, in compliance with the manufacturers' minimum requirements;(3) make repairs; and(4) maintain processes, pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, laboratory instrumentation, and other equipment.

Source Note: The provisions of this §217.323 adopted to be effective August 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 6843; amended to be effective December 4, 2015, 40 TexReg 8254.

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