COMPLIANCE requirements for using and storing flammable liquids in the workplace are quite detailed and specific. Unfortunately, the requirements are spread over a number of agencies and multiple ...

In a new case study addressing the July 2007 explosion and fire at the Barton Solvents distribution facility in Valley Center, Kans., the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) determined that a static ...

Every day industrial workers transfer potentially hazardous chemicals, such as solvents, acetones, lubricants, cleansers, and acids, from large drums into smaller containers or into machinery.

That standard portable gas can sitting on your garage shelf or in your shed might be significantly more dangerous than you ...

Segregate bases from acids, metals, explosives, organic peroxides and easily ignitable materials. Do not store aqueous sodium and potassium hydroxide solutions in aluminum drip trays. These will ...

Government and safety organizations, such as the U.S. Department of Transportation, don't mess around when it comes to labeling flammable liquids; many of us are familiar with the highly-visible red ...

This resource provides guidance on quantity limits, approved storage containers and cabinet venting, along with an overview of liquid classifications used to determine proper storage and handling. Not ...

When discussing fire safety and fire prevention with groups of construction professionals, I often will ask them about the difference between flammable and combustible liquids. While the responses ...

WASHINGTON, USA — The Washington State Fire Marshall’s Office is urging people to be aware during National Burn Awareness Week. The official dates are February 4-10. This year, the State Fire Marshall ...