Flammable & Combustible Materials Storage
Flammable and Combustible
Materials Storage
- Do
not allow hot work, flames, or smoking in flammable or combustible
material storage areas.
- Identify
all flammable and combustible materials. Examples include: paints,
degreasers, parts washers solvent, alcohol based cleaners, aerosols, etc.
- Do
not store other combustible materials near flammable storage areas or lockers.
- Separate
flammable liquid transfer areas from other operations by distance or by
fire walls with the proper fire resistance
- Make sure there are routes of exit for the rooms in which flammable or combustible materials are stored or handled.
- Exits
must be located so that occupants can exit quickly and not be trapped in
the event of fire.
- Use
explosion-resistant light fixtures in storage rooms.
- Store
flammable liquids in approved flammable storage lockers, or containers
- Bulk
drums of flammable liquids must be grounded and bonded during dispensing.
- Large
bulk storage of gasoline, diesel, or oil must be kept in above ground tanks.
- When
not in use, keep flammable liquids in covered containers.
- Clean
the spills promptly.
- Keep
combustible waste material and residues to a minimum, store in covered
metal receptacles, and dispose daily.
- Make
sure appropriate fire extinguishers are mounted within the required
distance for both indoor and outdoor areas containing flammable liquids.
Check your local Fire Code for specifications.
- Provide
appropriate ventilation, including continuous mechanical exhaust
ventilation system for every indoor storage room.
- Do
not use combustible or flammable materials for cleaning purposes where
possible (e.g., do not use gasoline and other flammable solvents)
- Do
not heat cleaning agents or use on hot surfaces or near open flames.
- Areas
where solvents are used must be well ventilated.
- Place
rags in designated covered metal containers until the rags can be properly
cleaned or disposed.
- Remove
clothing that becomes contaminated with a cleaning agent as soon as
possible and clean as directed by the manufacturer of the product.
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