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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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