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Storage of flammable liquids in containers.

Title Storage of flammable liquids in containers.
Author HSE
Series Code HSG
Series Number 51
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 1998
Length 22 pages
ISBN 0717614719
Price Exc. VAT £9.50
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Edition 2nd ed.
Notes Health and safety guidance.(HSG51)(HSG 51)(HS G 51) Supersedes earlier edition published with ISBN 0717604810, 'The storage of highly flammable liquids' (Guidance note, chemical safety 2) (CS 2) ISBN 0118830279. previously published with ISBN 0118855336 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.
Abstract Provides guidance on the control measures you could adopt for the safe storage of containers containing flammable liquids. It sets out the steps which need to be taken to control the risks of fire and explosion, although some general advice is given on health risks where this may be helpful. The guidance applies to all storage locations whether in the open air, or in specifically designed buildings, rooms or cabinets. It applies to new or existing sites. Aimed at those directly responsible for the safe storage and handling of flammable liquids in containers in all general work activities, ranging from the storage and handling of flammable liquid in containers, ranging from the storage of small quantaties of flammable liquids within a workroom, to large drum storage and distribution areas at manufacturers' or suppliers' premises. Contents: Legal requirements; Hazards; safety precautions; Fire precautions and emergency procedures; Storage facilities.
Keywords Guidance; Dangerous substances; Health hazards; VICES principles; Ventilation; Ignition; Containment; Exchange; Separation; Fire precautions; Emergency procedures; Temporary storage; Retail premises; Higher flash-point liquids; Hazardous area classification; Fire resisting structures


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