Flammable Liquids 29 CFR Flammable Materials

Objectives: Employee Responsibilities Employee Responsibilities Defined: Defined:  Flammable Liquid  Combustible Liquid  Class II & Class III Liquid  No Flame Zone Proper storage and usage Proper storage and usage Flammable and Combustible Materials Inspection Checklist Flammable and Combustible Materials Inspection Checklist

Employee Responsibilities Follow all storage and use requirements Follow all storage and use requirements Report deficiencies in storage and use to supervisors Report deficiencies in storage and use to supervisors Immediately report spills to supervisors Immediately report spills to supervisors

Definitions Flammable Liquid Flammable Liquid Combustible Liquid Combustible Liquid Class II Combustible Class II Combustible Class III Combustible Class III Combustible

Storage and Use NFPA approved flammable storage lockers NFPA approved flammable storage lockers Bulk drums grounded and bonded during dispensing Bulk drums grounded and bonded during dispensing Portable containers of gasoline or diesel not to exceed 5 gallons Portable containers of gasoline or diesel not to exceed 5 gallons Fire extinguishers easily available Fire extinguishers easily available Explosion-proof light fixtures in storage rooms Explosion-proof light fixtures in storage rooms Proper bulk storage of gasoline or diesel Proper bulk storage of gasoline or diesel

Storage and Use (Cont’d) Safe Practices Safe Practices Cabinets Cabinets Containers Containers Storage Inside Buildings Storage Inside Buildings Ventilation Ventilation

Designated Flammable Storage Areas Where are YOUR flammable storage areas?

Flammable and Combustible Materials Checklist Use Consistently to improve safety!