There are certain special containers fabricated essentially for combustible liquids. Organizations like OSHA, ANSI have developed and laid down some specifications against which these containers are matched and approved. Most manufacturers of flammable liquids use these approved containers for storage purposes.
A variety of different storage cans are designed. These types depend upon the quantities and classes of combustible and flammable liquids. For instance, a safety has a capacity of no more than 5 gallons. It has been approved and comes equipped with a spring closing lid and a spout cover. These cans are basically used for relieving internal pressure when exposed to fire conditions. Another example is that of a closed container. These containers are sealed tightly by a lid to prevent liquid or vapors from escaping at room temperatures.
A special cabinet is designed for storing combustible liquids. OSHA 30 hour general industry courses instruct to use these approved cabinets to protect these liquids from external fibers. The storage cabinets come equipped with vents which are generally plugged by the manufacturer. Conspicuous labels saying something like “FLAMMABLE – KEEP AWAY!” should be stuck on these cabinets.
Similarly, all the ignition sources in the area, where flammable sources are used, should be controlled. Spark producing equipments should not be used in these areas. While working with open containers, a laboratory fume hood should be used to control the flammable vapor from getting accumulated. Metal containers that are electrically bound should be used while transferring flammable liquids from one to another.
A variety of different storage cans are designed. These types depend upon the quantities and classes of combustible and flammable liquids. For instance, a safety has a capacity of no more than 5 gallons. It has been approved and comes equipped with a spring closing lid and a spout cover. These cans are basically used for relieving internal pressure when exposed to fire conditions. Another example is that of a closed container. These containers are sealed tightly by a lid to prevent liquid or vapors from escaping at room temperatures.
A special cabinet is designed for storing combustible liquids. OSHA 30 hour general industry courses instruct to use these approved cabinets to protect these liquids from external fibers. The storage cabinets come equipped with vents which are generally plugged by the manufacturer. Conspicuous labels saying something like “FLAMMABLE – KEEP AWAY!” should be stuck on these cabinets.
Similarly, all the ignition sources in the area, where flammable sources are used, should be controlled. Spark producing equipments should not be used in these areas. While working with open containers, a laboratory fume hood should be used to control the flammable vapor from getting accumulated. Metal containers that are electrically bound should be used while transferring flammable liquids from one to another.
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