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Safety Training Presentation. Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Flammable and Combustible Liquids. What’s the Big Deal?. Ignite with explosive force Burn readily and give off twice the heat as an ordinary combustible fire Common materials people often take for granted or use carelessly. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Flammable and Combustible Liquids. What’s the Big Deal?
Ignite with explosive force Burn readily and give off
twice the heat as an ordinary combustible fire
Common materials people often take for granted or use carelessly
Goals
Hazards and identification of flammable/combustible liquids
Safe storage, handling, and dispensing Quiz
Examples of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Flammable liquids Isopropyl alcohol Propane Solvents such as
acetone, MEK, paint thinner
Fuels such as gasoline, kerosene
Aerosol cans
Combustible liquids Oil Greases and lubricants Oil-based paints
Flashpoint
Lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapors to be ignited
Low Flashpoint = High flammability Flammable liquids have a flashpoint < 100˚ F Combustible liquids have a flashpoint > 100˚F
Sources of Ignition
Lit cigarettes Welding and
cutting Static electricity Sparks from
machinery or combustion engines
Hot surfaces or machinery Electrical equipment
Health Hazards
Short-term exposure Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion
Long-term exposure Organ damage or cancer
Identification or Labels
Warning signs Department of
Transportation (DOT) label
Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS) labels
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) labels
Read the fine print on the labels
MSDS
Storage and handling precautions
Dispensing Flammability limits Reactivity hazards Fire fighting protective
equipment and instructions Hazardous combustion products
Goals
Hazards and identification of flammable/combustible liquids
Safe storage, handling, and dispensing Quiz
Storage Room Requirements
“No smoking” signs Ventilated room Explosion-proof lighting
and electrical equipment Containers bonded
and grounded Secondary containment
Storage Tips
Store in fire-resistant building, rooms, and cabinets
Storage areas marked with warning signs Keep storage areas free of other
combustible materials Avoid stacking containers Do not store incompatible materials Cool area, out of direct sunlight Maintained distance from
electrical panels or furnaces
Maximum Storage Limits
Maximum limit per fire division 120 gallons in drums 660 gallons in portable tanks
Storage in approved fire cabinets 360 gallons
Larger quantities should be stored in approved inside storage rooms
Safe Handling
Use only approved containers to transfer liquids Keep containers closed when not in use Label containers properly Take only the amount needed for the job
Put rags soaked with flammable liquids in approved closed containers
Do not weld or torch empty containers
Electrical Installations
5 feet in all directions from container must be explosion proof or vapor proof
10 feet horizontally to 18 inches high must be vapor proof
Pipe trench containing flammable liquids must be explosion proof
Beyond these limits, ordinary electrical equipment
Dispensing Flammable Liquids
Static electricity Grounded and bonded Pumps Spark-proof tools Safety glasses or goggles Protective gloves Protective clothing Respirator or mechanical ventilation
PPE
Safety glasses or goggles Protective gloves Protective clothing Respirator or mechanical
ventilation
First Aid
Fresh air if inhaled Flush the eyes Wash skin with soap and water If ingested, consult a doctor
Fire Response
Extinguishing media Hazards such as
toxic fumes, heat, or explosions
Training Protective equipment
or instructions
Fire Suppression Equipment
Extinguishers Manual foam or
water systems Sprinkler systems Inspected regularly
Spill Response
Report the spill Turn off ignition
sources Evacuate the area Help clean up only
if properly trained
Goals
Hazards and identification of flammable/combustible liquids
Safe storage, handling, and dispensing Quiz
Summary
Flammable and combustible liquids ignite with explosive force
Review labels and MSDSs Keep away from ignition sources Follow proper dispensing procedures Use only approved containers that are
properly labeled
Quiz
1. Flammable liquids have a flashpoint > 100˚F. True or False
2. Describe the type of electrical equipment required in a room for storing or dispensing flammable liquids: __________________________________________
3. What steps are taken to prevent static buildup when dispensing? ________________________________
4. Describe a symptom of breathing too many fumes of flammable or combustible liquids:__________________________________________
5. Oxidizers should not be stored with flammable liquids. True or False
Quiz (cont.)
6. Name a potential source of ignition at your company: __________________________________________
7. Describe the DOT label for flammable liquids:__________________________________________
8. What should be done with rags soaked with flammable liquids? __________________________
9. Keep flammable liquids at least two feet away from normal electrical installations. True or False
10. Name a hazard of fighting a flammable or combustible liquids fire: ______________________
Quiz Answers
1. False. Flammable liquids have a flashpoint < 100˚F. Combustible liquids have a flashpoint greater than or equal to 100˚F.
2. Explosion proof.3. Bonding and grounding containers.4. Headache, dizziness, feeling nauseous.5. True.
Quiz Answers (cont.)
6. Smoking, welding, static, sparks or hot surfaces of machinery, electrical installations.
7. Red with a white flame.8. Put rags in approved, closed containers.9. False, at least five feet away.10. Toxic fumes, heat, explosions.