Sample: asecos HazMat Guide Flammables (Edition 2.0)

5 CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS | Terms & Definitions .......................................... 7 1.1 What are hazardous materials? ............................................................................................................................. 8 1.2 How can hazardous materials be identified? ................................................................................................... 10 1.3 Classification, Terms and Definitions of Flammable Liquids ...................................................................... 12 1.4 Measures for the protection of employees ..................................................................................................... 16 1.5 Consequences of improper storage .................................................................................................................... 19 1.6 Chapter I - Take Aways ............................................................................................................................................. 22 STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS .................................................... ................ 25 2.1 General – term definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 26 - Different types of storage ..................................................................................................................................... 26 - Joint storage .............................................................................................................................................................. 28 - Handling of empty storage containers ............................................................................................................ 33 2.2 Basic obligations for the storage of hazardous materials, irrespective of quantity ............................. 34 2.3 Building requirements for storerooms ............................................................................................................... 37 2.4 Chapter II - Take Aways ........................................................................................................................................... 42 STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS IN FIRE RESISTANT SAFETY STORAGE CABINETS ................................................ 44 3.1 Types of safety storage cabinets ........................................................................................................................... 46 - Comparison of safety storage cabinets ........................................................................................................... 48 3.2 Safety features of a fire rated safety storage cabinet according to EN 14470-1 ............................... 56 3.3 Advantages of fire rated safety storage cabinets ............................................................................................ 58 3.4 Requirements of fire rated safety storage cabinets ....................................................................................... 64 3.5 Variations of safety storage cabinets ................................................................................................................... 70 3.6 Technical ventilation of safety storage cabinets .............................................................................................. 76 3.7 Special purpose-built solutions ............................................................................................................................. 78 3.8 Chapter III - Take Aways .......................................................................................................................................... 80 ABOUT ASECOS ................................................................................................................................................. 82 Sample

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