In the late '80s and early '90s, NEIWPCC produced three training videos for underground storage tank inspectors. These videos can be ordered through our Resource Catalog or by calling 978-323-7929. Please note that some of the material in the videos is out of date. It is our hope that we will be producing updated versions in the near future.
Tank Closure Without Tears: An Inspector's Guide to Safety
This video and booklet package outlines the causes of fires and explosions,
while offering guidance in preparing a safe workplace, purging and inerting
a tank, testing with oxygen and explosion meters, tank cleaning, transporting,
and disposing. It also contains a safe removal checklist and reference
list. (NEIWPCC, 1988)
What Do We Have Here? An Inspector's Guide to Site Assessment at Tank Closure
A training video and companion booklet that covers the nature of petroleum,
site assessment at tank closure, equipment, field observations, field
analysis, closure in place, and references. It also includes an overview
of available field testing instrumentation and covers the basics of sampling
and handling soil and water for field measurement or for transport to
a laboratory for analysis. (NEIWPCC, 1990)
Searching for the Honest Tank: A Guide to UST Compliance Facility Inspections
A training video about the goals of a facility inspection, inspection
priorities, equipment checklists, inspection of UST facility records,
site inspection for compliance with technical standards, follow-up and
enforcement, training, health monitoring, and references. (NEIWPCC, 1991)
Petroleum Leaks Underground
This video explores how liquids and vapors move in the subsurface and why early response to leaked petroleum is so important. The first section covers how liquids move, the second section address how vapors move. (EPA, 1992)
Doing It Right: Proper Installation Of USTs And Piping
Video demonstrates UST installation procedures for tanks and for both steel and fiberglass piping. The first section covers instillation of tanks, the second section addresses piping. Note: specific installation activities are subject to state and local regulations. (EPA, 1988)
Straight Talk On Leak Detection With Joe Thursday, Leak Detective
This video provides an overview of most leak detection technologies. Part 1: Straight Talk From Tank Owners, Part 2: Straight Talk on Leak Detection With Joe Thursday. (EPA, 1990)
