Safety Training Presentations

Safety In Chemical Handling /COSHH /MSDS

 Flammable and Combustible
Liquids. What’s the Big Deal?
 Ignite with explosive force
 Burn readily and give off
twice the heat as an
ordinary combustible fire
 Common materials people
often take for granted or
use carelessly
 Goals
 Hazards and identification of
flammable/combustible liquids and other
chemicals
 Safe storage, handling, and dispensing
 Quiz
 Examples of Flammable and
Combustible Liquids
 Flammable liquids Combustible liquids
– Isopropyl alcohol Oil
– Propane Greases and lubricants
– Solvents such as Oil-based paints
acetone, MEK,
paint thinner
– Fuels such as
gasoline, kerosene
– Aerosol cans
 Flashpoint
 Lowest temperature at which a liquid gives
off enough vapors to be ignited
 Low Flashpoint = High flammability
 Flammable liquids have a flashpoint < 100˚ F
 Combustible liquids have a flashpoint > 100˚F
 Sources of Ignition
 Lit cigarettes
 Welding and
cutting
 Static electricity
 Sparks from
machinery or
combustion engines
 Hot surfaces or machinery
 Electrical equipment
 Health Hazards
 Short-term exposure
– Inhalation
– Skin contact
– Eye contact
– Ingestion
 Long-term exposure
– Organ damage or cancer
 Identification or Labels
 Warning signs
 Department of
Transportation
(DOT) label
 Hazardous Material
Information System (HMIS) labels
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) labels
Read the fine print on
the labels
 MSDS
 Storage and handling
precautions
 Dispensing
 Flammability limits
 Reactivity hazards
 Fire fighting protective
equipment and instructions
 Hazardous combustion products
 Goals
 Hazards and identification of
flammable/combustible liquids
 Safe storage, handling, and dispensing
 Quiz
 Storage Room Requirements
 “No smoking” signs
 Ventilated room
 Explosion-proof lighting
and electrical equipment
 Containers bonded
and grounded
 Secondary containment
 Storage Tips
 Store in fire-resistant building, rooms,
and cabinets
 Storage areas marked with warning signs
 Keep storage areas free of other
combustible materials
 Avoid stacking containers
 Do not store incompatible materials
 Cool area, out of direct sunlight
 Maintained distance from
electrical panels or furnaces
 Maximum Storage Limits
 Maximum limit per fire
division
– 120 gallons in drums
– 660 gallons in portable tanks
 Storage in approved fire
cabinets
– 360 gallons
 Larger quantities should be stored
in approved inside storage rooms
 Safe Handling
 Use only approved containers to transfer liquids
 Keep containers closed when not in use
 Label containers properly
 Take only the amount needed for the job
Put rags soaked with flammable
liquids in approved closed containers
Do not weld or torch empty
containers
 Electrical Installations
 5 feet in all directions from container
must be explosion proof or vapor proof
 10 feet horizontally to 18 inches high
must be vapor proof
 Pipe trench containing flammable liquids
must be explosion proof
 Beyond these limits, ordinary electrical
equipment
 Dispensing Flammable Liquids
 Static electricity
 Grounded and bonded
 Pumps
 Spark-proof tools
 Safety glasses or goggles
 Protective gloves
 Protective clothing
 Respirator or mechanical ventilation
 PPE
 Safety glasses or goggles
 Protective gloves
 Protective clothing
 Respirator or mechanical
ventilation
 First Aid
 Fresh air if inhaled
 Flush the eyes
 Wash skin with soap and water
 If ingested, consult a doctor
 Fire Response
 Extinguishing media
 Hazards such as
toxic fumes, heat,
or explosions
 Training
 Protective equipment
or instructions
 Fire Suppression Equipment
 Extinguishers
 Manual foam or
water systems
 Sprinkler systems
 Inspected regularly
 Spill Response
 Report the spill
 Turn off ignition
sources
 Evacuate the area
 Help clean up only
if properly trained
 Goals
 Hazards and identification of
flammable/combustible liquids
 Safe storage, handling, and dispensing
 Quiz
 Summary
 Flammable and combustible liquids ignite
with explosive force
 Review labels and MSDSs
 Keep away from ignition sources
 Follow proper dispensing procedures
 Use only approved containers that are
properly labeled
 Use Proper PPE’s