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Storage of Toxic & Flammable Substances in Drums and Cylinders
Storing toxic & flammable substances in drums & cylinders
Friday, 06 December 2019 12:48
Deciding on the a storage location
What do you need to consider when deciding on the storage location of toxic and flammable substances in drums and…
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Friday, 06 December 2019 13:31
Ventilation in the Storage Location
The preferred location for the storage of drummed flammable liquids and compressed / liquefied gases is in the open air,…
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Friday, 06 December 2019 13:41
Compatibility with other stored materials
Toxic, flammable or self-reactive materials should not, in general, be stored in the same location (see HSE Technical Measures Document…
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Friday, 13 December 2019 11:12
Layout of the Storage Location
Drums and cylinders should be stored in a safe manner. When considering the layout of the storage location, account should…
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Friday, 13 December 2019 11:45
On-site transportation of toxic and flammable substances
Whilst drums containing flammable liquids can be transported securely on a simple pallet, cylinders and drums containing compressed or liquefied…
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Friday, 13 December 2019 13:15
Connection and discharge
Connection and discharge to process of toxic and flammable substances in drums and cylinders. Drums containing flammable substances should be adequately…
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Friday, 13 December 2019 13:31
Design and maintenance of containers
Design and maintenance of containers for toxic and flammable substances in drums and cylinders. Drums and cylinders should be designed and…
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Friday, 13 December 2019 13:36
Containment of spills
Suitable precautions should be in place for the containment of leaked materials. Where liquids are handled, suitable spillage containment, such…
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Friday, 13 December 2019 13:42
Control of ignition sources
Where flammable liquids or gases are stored, the area should be subject to hazardous area classification for the control of…
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Friday, 13 December 2019 13:45
Industry applications
Flammable liquids - Containers should be stored in the open air where practical, but if stored inside, five air changes…
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Friday, 13 December 2019 13:51
Codes of Practice
Codes of Practice relating to drum and cylinder handling. Any links provided below to Codes of Practice are to information…
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