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All materials are stacked and stored in an approved manner.

Aisles, passageways are maintained clean and unobstructed.


Employees have been trained in safe material handling techniques and use safe handling techniques.
Materials are stacked to prevent displacement and falling.
Employees have been trained in the Back Safety Course.
Material handling equipment is used to handle / move material when possible.
Materials handling equipment (mono-rails, A-frames, etc.) is labeled to identify load capacity.
Softeners are used to protect wire and nylon chokers where needed.
Employees use gloves to protect hands when handling materials.
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Fire extinguishers are provided as required.
Located adjacent to each stairway on each floor level.
Where more than 18 liters of flammable or combustible liquids are used. (5.0 gal.)
At least one 9 kg. extinguisher at fuel dispensing areas. (20 lbs.)
Required access to fire extinguishers is maintained.
Extinguishers are identified as required.
Inside storage of flammable liquids does not exceed 90 liters outside of an approved cabinet.
Inside storage cabinets are labeled as required, and maximum limits (225 liters / cabinet and 3 cabinets /
area) are not exceeded. (60 gal.)
Materials that react to water are not stored with flammables.
Containers are electrically interconnected (bonded) when flammable liquids are transferred from one
container to another.
Portable storage tanks containing liquid flammables are located at least 6 meters away from buildings.
(20 FT.)
NO SMOKING - NO OPEN FLAMES signs are posted where flammable liquids are used or dispensed or
stored..
LPG containers are not stored inside buildings.
Smoke detectors are provided in sleeping quarters and are tested on a regular basis.
Fire suppression systems are inspected on a regular basis to assure functional availability.
Employees have been trained on how to operate a fire extinguisher.
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