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Fic 43-9 --Left Rubbish disposal container made from a 55-gal drum is equipped with an automatic self-closing cover which is released in event of fire Above Waste receptacle for more-public area Housekeeping Collection and storage of combustibles. Many industrial fires are the direct result of accumulations of oil-soaked and pamt-saturated clothing, rags, waste, excelsior, and combustible refuse Such material should be deposited in noncombustible receptacles, having self-closing covers, that are provided for this purpose and removed daily from the work areas (Fig 43--8 and -9) Exhaust systems of effective design will remove gases, vapors, dusts, and other air borne contaminants--many of which may be fire hazards Exhaust systems and machine enclosures will help to prevent accumulation of combustible materials on floois or machine parts Such materials are most hazardous when anborne rather than when they have settled out Clean waste, although not as dangeious as oil-soaked waste, is readily combustible and should be kept in metal cans or bins with self-closing covers Excelsior, cotton, kapok, jute, and other highly combustible fibrous ma terial should be stored in covered noncom bustible containers and, if large quantities are kept on hand, in fire-resistant rooms equipped with fire doors and automatic spnntders Portable extinguishers, hose lines, or other extinguishing equipment for Class A fires should be available for use at such storage places A schedule foi safe collection of all com bustible waste and rubbish should be a part of the fire prevention program The safety piofessional should be certain that janitorial personnel or others involved in collection of waste paper in offices and service areas have fire-safe collection containers It is important to check collection piactices to be sure that 1337