{"id":849,"date":"2014-10-08T09:16:37","date_gmt":"2014-10-08T16:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/?p=849"},"modified":"2021-05-24T16:14:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T23:14:08","slug":"4-risky-flammables-storage-practices-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/4-risky-flammables-storage-practices-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Risky Flammables Storage Practices and How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_850\" style=\"width: 194px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-850\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-850 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Flammable-Liquid-Storage-184x300.jpg\"  width=\"184\" height=\"300\" \/ alt=\"flammable liquid storage cabinet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Flammable-Liquid-Storage-184x300.jpg 184w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Flammable-Liquid-Storage-629x1024.jpg 629w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Flammable-Liquid-Storage.jpg 714w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 184px) 100vw, 184px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yellow cabinet for flammable liquids.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In the midst of daily routine, safety may not always be at the forefront of your mind. It can be easy to overlook potentially dangerous materials in your workplace environment, but doing so poses a great threat to workers\u2019 well-being. Although OSHA and local fire codes define clear storage requirements for flammables, too many workplaces don\u2019t comply with these rules. Need proof? It only takes a quick Internet search to find examples of safety violations or even accidents resulting from improper storage of flammable liquids or other hazardous materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flammable hazards<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re unsure whether your workplace\u2019s flammables storage practices are safe, review this checklist of potential hazards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flammable materials are stored too close to ignition or heat sources or are in areas that are not adequately ventilated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Workers don\u2019t follow handling or storage instructions on the flammables\u2019 labels or material safety data sheets (MSDS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Spills of flammable liquids are not cleaned up promptly (including spills inside a safety storage cabinet).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And finally, one of the greatest hazards is not storing flammable materials in the correct containers or storage cabinets. For example, a flammable liquid material should be stored in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/eagle-safety-cans.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">safety can<\/a> that is OSHA or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/codes-and-standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Fire Protection Association<\/a> (NFPA) approved and has a spring-closing lid\/spout cover and flame arrestors. Multiple containers of flammables should be stored in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/safety-cabinets\/safety-storage-cabinets.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flammable storage safety cabinets<\/a> that meet OSHA requirements and are clearly labeled \u201cFlammable \u2013 Keep Fire Away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Safe flammables practices and products<\/strong><br \/>\nFortunately, it is not difficult to properly store flammable materials. Safe flammables storage practices require three essential elements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a culture of commitment to safety at all levels of a company,<\/li>\n<li>clear, OSHA-compliant safety procedures that all company employees follow, and<\/li>\n<li>the right safety products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AbsorbentsOnline offers products that can make your workplace safer, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/safety-cabinets\/safety-storage-cabinets.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">safety storage cabinets<\/a> (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/safety-cabinets\/flammable-liquid-storage-cabinets.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eagle flammable liquid storage cabinets<\/a>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/eagle-safety-cans.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">safety cans<\/a>. With the right tools, you can store flammable materials correctly and keep your employees safe.<\/p>\n<p>Want more ideas to help you improve flammables safety in your workplace? OSHA and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AbsorbentsOnline.com<\/a> provide helpful resources, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/Publications\/smallbusiness\/small-business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">detailed workplace safety checklists<\/a> and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/safety-cabinets\/osha-cabinet-regulation-guide.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OSHA Cabinet Regulation Guide for Flammables<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AbsorbentsOnline<\/a> is here to help. Feel free to contact us by <a href=\"mailto:sales@absorbentsonline.com\">email<\/a> or call toll free at (800) 869-9633.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the midst of daily routine, safety may not always be at the forefront of your mind. It can be easy to overlook potentially dangerous materials in your workplace environment, but doing so poses a great threat to workers\u2019 well-being. Although OSHA and local fire codes define clear storage requirements for flammables, too many workplaces [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"How NOT to Store Flammables with Storage Cabinets","_seopress_titles_desc":"Serve your spill containment needs without compromising safety with this flammable storage cabinet guide. 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