How Do You Safely Store Flammable Liquids?
If you use or store flammable liquids in your place of business, you are required to follow OSHA guidelines. Failure to do so may result in a hefty fine, and may very well put your employees and property at risk. Every year, one of the main reasons for fires in the workplace is the improper storage of flammable liquids. It is estimated to cost in the billions of dollars for facility losses alone. So, assuming you decided to stay in compliance, what is required of you becomes the question. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act), all flammable liquids must be stored in appropriate containers when not being used at that moment. Inside storage rooms for flammables must be fire resistant, liquid tight, have self closing fire doors, 4″ sills and a ventilation system that changes the air over at least six times per hour. If your quantities do not justify a storage room, then you can store them in safety cabinets that are designed to NFPA standards. OSHA relies on NFPA (National
