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Storing Flammable & Explosive Materials
How to store flammable/explosive materials properly:
- store flammable or explosive materials such as gasoline, oil and cleaning agents apart from other materials
- keep flammable and explosive materials in proper containers with contents clearly marked
- dispose of greasy, oily rags and other flammable materials in approved containers
- store full barrels in an upright position
- keep gasoline and oil barrels on barrel racks
- store empty barrels separately
- post signs prohibiting smoking, open flames and other ignition sources in areas
- where flammable and explosive materials are stored or used
- store and chain all compressed gas cylinders in an upright position
- mark all empty cylinders with the letters “mt,” and store them separately from full or partially full cylinders
- ventilate all storage areas properly
- ensure that all electric fixtures and switches are explosion-proof where flammable materials are stored
- use grounding straps equipped with clamps on containers to prevent static electricity buildup
- provide the appropriate fire extinguishers for the materials found on-site
- keep fire extinguisher stations clear and accessible
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Upcoming Events
February 28, 2012 - February 28, 2012 The Motor Safety Association's workshop will walk you through the Claims Management process, describing each party's role (employer, worker, health care provider and the WCB) from the moment the incident takes place to the return to work. |
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March 15, 2012 - March 15, 2012 |
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May 31, 2012 - June 2, 2012 WorkSafeBC is proud to host the Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health's 2012 conference. A biennial event, CARWH 2012 will focus on innovation in occupational health and safety research, bringing together research experts and research users to expand and advance the dialogue on these topics.
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