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Safety Tip of the Week – Storage of Flammable Liquids

Safety Tip of the Week – Storage of Flammable Liquids

Flammable liquids are those with a flash point of less than 100 degrees Celsius. This is the lowest point at which the liquid produces enough vapor to form a flammable mixture with air. Red labels that contain a fire symbol are used to identify flammable liquids. OSHA defines a “safety...

Safety Tip of the Week – Flammable Liquid Safety

Safety Tip of the Week – Flammable Liquid Safety

 Flammable Liquid Safety Flammable liquids are used widely in many workplace and home situations and in many different ways. They present unique hazards to the people that use them. Flammable liquids can cause a fire or explosion, and overexposure to them may also cause serious health effects. Here we’ll discuss...