Did you know? Flammable liquids are required to be stored in approved glass, plastic or metal containers. Here’s why: “Flammable liquids (such as fuels, solvents and cleaning products) can ignite with ...

It has been over 10 years since OSHA adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) into its Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), and yet, there is some ...

The causes behind the tragic casualties among firefighters are being brought to light one by one. During a joint on-site ...

Only certain specified amounts of flammable and combustible liquids are allowed to be in use, kept in certain containers within a workspace, and stored in approved cabinets or storage area as outlined ...

Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQs) are critical benchmarks in fire safety regulations, specifying the maximum amount of hazardous materials permitted within a given area. These thresholds serve as ...

Responding is Jade Nelson, corporate dangerous goods manager, GXO, Greenwich, CT. Dangerous goods present significant safety risks in numerous industries, especially during transportation. Among the ...

Government and safety organizations, such as the U.S. Department of Transportation, don't mess around when it comes to labeling flammable liquids; many of us are familiar with the highly-visible red ...

Flammable liquids are used in almost every type of workplace. Many employees are exposed to these hazardous substances and must be trained to keep themselves and their coworkers safe. Written by the ...

Under the risk management program regulations in 40 CFR Part 68, if a Program 1 process contains a threshold amount of both a regulated toxic substance and a regulated flammable substance, should a ...

Could the refrigerator in your home be a ticking time bomb? Modern refrigerators now use a refrigerant that is considered highly flammable. Social media trends have more people keeping make-up that ...

The amendments to the List Rule (63 FR 640; January 6, 1998) added exemptions from threshold determination for regulated substances in gasoline that is in distribution or related storage for use as ...