![]() ![]() In addition to the restrictions on the sizes of flammables storage containers, there are restrictions on the total amount of flammable liquids you can store in a single area. Maximum allowable sizes of containers and portable tanks for flammable liquids Container type The table below offers a visual summary of OSHA’s limits for small-quantity storage of flammables. of any flammable liquid can be stored in an approved portable tank. of any flammable liquid can be stored in a metal DOT-approved drum. of a Category 2–4 flammable liquid, can be stored in safety cans. of a Category 1 flammable liquid, or 5 gal. of a Category 2–4 flammable liquid, can be stored in a metal container (other than a Department of Transportation (DOT) drum). Up to 1 pint of a Category 1 flammable liquid, or 1 gallon (gal.)of a Category 2–4 flammable liquid, can be stored in a glass or approved plastic container.Smaller quantities of flammable liquids can be stored in approved containers and portable tanks. If you’re storing large quantities of flammables (see below for a discussion of the maximum amount of flammable liquids you can store in a storage cabinet or portable tank), you’ll either need specially constructed indoor or outdoor storage areas, or permanent tanks and piping systems built to comply with the extensive requirements found in 1910.106.įlammable liquids must be stored in closed containers. How you store your flammables will be affected by the amount you need to store. Keep reading for more information on safe storage of flammables. ![]() Storage requirements are also affected by the quantity of chemicals being stored and by whether they are stored inside or outside. But, as before, some chemicals are more flammable than others, and storage and handling requirements are defined by flash point and boiling point. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) revised Flammable Liquids standard (.106), every chemical with a flash point below 199.4☏ (93☌) is flammable the word “combustible” is no longer used. The Ups, Downs, Ins, and Outs of Safe Flammable Chemical Storage Here’s a great summary article regarding OSHA’s flammable storage guidelines from BLR’s website: Today’s EHS Daily Advisor Tip: Our website is full of free educational content designed to help small companies better understand environmental, health and safety compliance and risk. Given the overwhelming number of complicated regulations that many companies struggle to keep up with, it’s also important to be prepared for the possibility of an OSHA inspection. This has been one of the highest traffic blogs on our website since we posted it a few years ago, so we wanted to add more valuable information for readers.Īlthough this is a very specific topic, flammable chemical storage requirements, there are many more OSHA regulations that companies should be aware of including how to maintain OSHA compliance and how to develop and manage an OSHA safety training program. ![]()
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