Determination of Requirements for the Improvement of Occupational Safety in the Cleaning of Vertical Tanks of Petroleum Products

Since the beginning of second industrial revolution, use tanks for storage petroleum products ensured permanent supply equipment that depended on fossil fuel derived from petroleum, either direct consumption or as an element power generation. For correct operation, periodic cleaning these confined spaces was required, being a common practice exposure operators to explosive atmospheres. Currently, there are many industries keep this kind deposit, and works considered high occupational risk. In context, question arises whether human–machine collaboration thanks technologies compose Industry 5.0 can mitigate risks while generating sustainable balance by optimizing costs protecting environment. present work, analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method is used prioritize requirements should be compiled establish safe protocols in tank works, solving multi-criteria problem. Results prove couple alternatives improve working conditions people involved process: chemical robotic cleaning, which approximately accounts two thirds decision. These aligned with paradigm, encouraging robots high-risk processes, influencing human behavior. addition, cost reduction achieved without compromising quality service delivery schedule, thus enabling circular economy promotes safety company policies.