Safe Storage and Use of Flammable Liquids

When considering the storage or use of flammable liquids, the follwing safety principles should be applied:

V - Ventilation - Plenty of Fresh Air
I  -  Ignition - Control of Ignition Sources
C - Containment - Suitable Containers and Spillage Control
E - Exchange - try to use a less flammable product to do task
S - Separation - Keep storage away from process areas, by distance or a physical barrier, For example, a Wall or Partition. 

Storage in the Workplace

Control Measures for Storage in the Workplace:

• In a suitable container, to prevent spills and sealed to prevent loss of vapour
• In a suitable cabinet, bin or other store container
• In a designated area of the workplace
• Away from ignition sources, working oa process areas
• Capable of containing any spillage
• Provided with hazards warning signs to illustrate the flammability of the contents
• Prohibition signs for smoking and naked flame
• Not contain other substances or items

Storage in Open Air

Control Measures for Storage in the Open Air:

• Formal storage area on a concrete pad, with a sump for spills
• Bunded all around to take content of largest drum plus an allowance of 10%
• Away from other buildings
• Secure fence and gate 2m high
• Marked by signs warning of flammability
• Signs prohibiting smoking or other naked flames
• Protection from sunlight
• If lighting is provided within store it must be flame proof
• Provision from spill containment materials
• Fire Extinguishers located nearby - consider powder type
• Full and Empty containers separated
• Clear Identification of contents

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