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ABD00019312 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Safety Meeting Outlines Company Nam po Bpx700, Frankfort il 60423 si5-464-0200 Job Name______________________ Vol 25 No 33 Week of 8/1^/2002 Date Zln/c^Z STORAGE OF FLAMMABLES Flammable products, such as acetone, lacquer thinners, gasoline and alcohol, can fuel deadly fires and explo sions Proper use and storage will greatly reduce the chances of injury and property loss This is an opportu nity for you to have a direct impact on our safety record Any time you work with or even near flammables, think about three things Containers what are the materials stored in'? Location where are they stored or used'? And environment what are the conditions like where the flam mables are being stored or used9 Containers: Store flammable products in their original containers or in containers approved for flammable liq uids Never use glass jars or unapproved plastic jugs Any container should be designed to properly handle va por from the liquid inside This usually means some type of vent which will automatically relieve excess pressure inside the container Location: Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be stored in areas used for exits, stairways or space nor mally used for the safe passage of people No more than 25 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids can be stored in a room without a cabinet Flammables should be stored out of direct sunlight whenever possiole and away from heat sources Never store gasoline in your car trunk Environment: Keep flammable liquids and valors away from sources of ignition such as welding operations, open flames, pilot lights and motors Remember that many containers automatically release vapors when pressure builds up These vapors also present fire and explosion hazards Work with flammable products out side or in well-ventilated areas to avoid high concentra tions of vapors Flammable gases and vapors pose an additional chal lenge they are usually invisible Many fuel gases are heavier than air, that means that they will sink and can pool or collect in low spots and enclosed areas Think twice when you enter a lower level, pit, stairwell, etc at the beginning of a shift or even after lunch Have flam mable gases been used in the area9 Could there be a pocket of gas waiting to be ignited9 Additional information and specific storage requirements can be found in OSHA standard 1926 152 SAFETY REMINDER If a flammable material or any chemical is ever swallowed, locate the label and/or the MSDS, call 911 and the Poison Control Center. Special Topics For Your Project Employee Safety Recommendations Reviewed MSDS # Subject ) 6 /7/U^Ua. J