| Title |
The spraying of flammable liquids. |
| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
HSG |
| Series Number |
178 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1998 |
| Length |
56 pages |
| ISBN |
0717614832 |
| Price Exc. VAT |
£9.50 |
| VAT Rate |
0% |
| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
| Format |
Paper |
| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Notes |
Health and safety guidance previously published in 1977 as guidance note,environmental hygiene 9 (EH9) with ISBN 0118830341
PLEASE NOTE: that it is not cost effective to produce commercial quantities of this product which is now printed and bound at the HSE Books warehouse as a Print on Demand (POD) item.
The quality may be less than might be expected from a commercially printed version.
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance on the hazards of spraying with flammable liquids. It describes preventive and protective measures to reduce the risk of fire and explosion. Aimed at managers and supervisors who control spraying operations. Contents: Introduction; Hazards; Legal requirements; Risk assessment; Control measures; Spray methods; Spray areas; Handling and storage; Inspection and maintenance; Information and training; Fire precautions and emergency procedures; Appendices; References and Glossary. |
| Keywords |
General guidance; Auto-ignition temperature; Combutible; Enforcing authority; Fire-resisting; Flame arrester; Flashpoint; Hazard; HFL; Highly flammable liquid; Incendive; LEL; Lower explosive limit; Non-combustible material; Risk assessment; UEL; Upper explosive limit; Vapour; Zone; Mixing; Spillage; Storage; Smoking; Protective clothing; Residues; Ventilation; Containment; Ignition sources |