EVEN though the OSHA flammable and combustible storage regulations at 29 CFR 1910.106 have been around for 30 years, there is still confusion about exactly how to comply with the requirements. This ...

FLAMMABLE and combustible liquids are present in nearly every workplace. Gasoline, diesel fuel, and many common products such as solvents, thinners, cleaners, adhesives, paints, and polishes may be ...

The primary goals of safe chemical storage are to reduce risk by minimizing quantities of chemicals stored, avoiding contact between incompatible chemicals, and preventing hazardous storage conditions ...

The doors to laboratories utilizing hazardous equipment, toxic or flammable chemicals—and the doors to hazardous materials storage rooms—must be posted with an emergency response sign listing the ...

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 ...

(BPT) – Planning a backyard bonfire, or a summer ride on a motorized vehicle? Make sure that you’re using the utmost care when starting any type of fire or filling a vehicle with fuel, by keeping ...

The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration establishes safety regulations for all types of enterprises, from heavy construction to retail outlets. It classifies paint under "flammable ...

The HCS hazard definitions may differ from other commonly used definitions. Of particular note is the use of the term “flammable liquid.” The International Fire Code (IFC) and the NFPA classify ...