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Working Safely with Flammable and Combustible Liquids.

PB80184419

Publication Date	1978
Page Count	46
Abstract	The fire, explosion, and safety hazards of flammable and combustible liquids are described. Physical properties, flash points, flammable ranges, and ignition sources are included for common flammable and combustible liquids. Fire prevention methods, including liquid handling and storage, bonding and grounding, and removal of ignition sources and oxygen, are discussed. Fire protection training, and the use of portable fire extinguishers are described. Personal protection guidelines are included, along with first aid procedures. Waste disposal also is discussed. Addresses of NIOSH and OSHA regional offices are included.
Keywords	Chemical industry Flammable liquids Combustion Explosions Accidents Hazards Safety Protection Fire prevention Occupational safety and health
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57Y - Toxicology 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Div. of Technical Services.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198018

Working Safely with Flammable and Combustible Liquids.

Working Safely with Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
PB80184419

Publication Date	1978
Page Count	46
Abstract	The fire, explosion, and safety hazards of flammable and combustible liquids are described. Physical properties, flash points, flammable ranges, and ignition sources are included for common flammable and combustible liquids. Fire prevention methods, including liquid handling and storage, bonding and grounding, and removal of ignition sources and oxygen, are discussed. Fire protection training, and the use of portable fire extinguishers are described. Personal protection guidelines are included, along with first aid procedures. Waste disposal also is discussed. Addresses of NIOSH and OSHA regional offices are included.
Keywords	Chemical industry Flammable liquids Combustion Explosions Accidents Hazards Safety Protection Fire prevention Occupational safety and health
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57Y - Toxicology 57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Div. of Technical Services.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198018