INFORMATION Comparison Of Safety Storage Cabinets For Flammables
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3 Today flammables are used in most laboratory and industrial environments. Storing these materials improperly poses great risk for people and property. While there is a large variety of storage cabinets for flammables available on the market, it is often a challenge for the users to select the appropriate product for their particular application or situation. The following comparison is intended to help understanding the advantages and disadvantages of the di erent standards and aid in making the right decision for a safer workplace.
CABINET COMPARISON NOT SUITABLE Safety containers mandatory NO INSULATION VERY HIGH Storage of flammables Insulation OVERVIEW Certification Fire resistance (Minutes) Disaster risk Legal consequences and personal liability NONE NO SAFETY Watch the video on: YouTube/asecosChannel
AIR INSULATION FIRE RESISTANT BOARDS LOW NONE SUITABLE Safety containers recommended SUITABLE NO RESTRICTIONS MEDIUM THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION FM 6050, UL 1275 MAXIMUM SAFETY GS FM
6 ADDITIONAL POI NTS TO CONS I DER 1. Type of building NONE 2. Location NONE 3. Evacuation time 0minutes fire resistance gives no chance at all • to evacuate the building • for rescue forces to enter the building 4. Legal consequences NO PROPERTY INSURANCE • Unlimited personal liability DO NOT USE SUCH CABINETS FOR STORING FLAMMABLES SAFETY ASPECTS YOUR SAFETY CHECKLIST 1 Sealed door gaps 2 Self-closing doors 3 Insulation 4 Defined air flow 5 Similar fire performance as a store room 6 Maximum flexibility when choosing point of use TECHNOLOGY OBSOLETE STRUCTURE Single-walled sheet steel PROTECTION/MIN NO NO NO NO NO NO
7 ADDITIONAL POI NTS TO CONS I DER 1. Type of building SMALLER / MIDSIZE • Production facilities • Factory buildings • Shop floors 2. Location GROUND FLOOR • Easy to escape 3. Evacuation time 10minutes fire resistance gives • little time to evacuate the building • no time for rescue forces to enter the building 4. Legal consequences ONLY SOME PROPERTY INSURANCES • Personal liability SAFETY ASPECTS YOUR SAFETY CHECKLIST 1 Sealed door gaps 2 Self-closing doors • Either permanent self-closing or self-closing in case of fire in combination with door holding mechanism 3 Insulation • Air insulation 4 Defined air flow 5 Similar fire performance as a store room 6 Maximum flexibility when choosing point of use PROTECTION/MIN TECHNOLOGY BASIC STRUCTURE Double-walled sheet steel third party certified Minor quantities Safety cans highly recommended Fire department close by Sprinkler system NO YES YES NO NO NO
8 SAFETY ASPECTS 1 Sealed door gaps 2 Self-closing doors 3 Insulation 4 Defined air flow 5 Similar performance as a store room 6 Maximum flexibility when choosing point of use STRUCTURE Fire-resistant boards STRUCTURE STRUCTURE Fire-resistant boards TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION/MIN
9 1. Type of building MIDSI ZE / LARGER • Laboratories small and medium sized 2. Location UP TO FIRST FLOOR • Fire brigade close by 3. Evacuation time 30minutes fire resistance gives limited time to • evacuate the building • for rescue forces to enter the building 4. Legal consequences ACCEPTED BY MOST INSURANCE COMPANIES • Reduced personal liability YOUR SAFETY CHECKLIST ADDITIONAL POI NTS TO CONS I DER Larger quantities permissible One cabinet per work room (recommended)
10 SAFETY ASPECTS 1 Sealed door gaps 2 Self-closing doors 3 Insulation 4 Defined air flow 5 Similar performance as a store room 6 Maximum flexibility when choosing point of use STRUCTURE Highly-insulated calcium sulfate boards STRUCTURE STRUCTURE Highly-insulated calcium sulfate boards TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION/MIN
11 YOUR SAFETY CHECKLIST NONE ADDITIONAL POI NTS TO CONS I DER 1. Type of building ANY SI ZE AND TYPE • Open space laboratories • High risk areas 2. Location ANYWHERE • High rises • Remote areas 3. Evacuation time 90minutes fire resistance gives su cient time to • evacuate the building • enter the building for fire-fighting measures and rescue operations 4. Legal consequences FULL ACCEPTANCE BY INSURANCE COMPANIES • Reduces personal liability as much as possible
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13 1 Distance 2 Surroundings 3 Evacuation Times 4 Economic Impact BE ON THE SAFE SIDE ALWAYS CONSIDER:
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15 Source: Endress+Hauser, Reinach Source: WALDNER Laboreinrichtungen GmbH & Co.KG Source: Klinikum, Fulda Source: Wesemann GmbH
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