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