Safety and Health Regulations Manual - Flammable Material Use and Storage

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City of St. Louis Department of Personnel Safety and Health Regulations Manual

The City of St. Louis Safety and Health Regulations Manual have been converted to electronic format by the staff of the St. Louis Public Library. This electronic version has been done for the interest and convenience of the user. These are unofficial versions and should be used as unofficial copies.

Official printed copies of the City of St. Louis Safety and Health Regulations Manual may be obtained from the Personnel Officeat 1114 Market Street, Room 703, St. Louis, Missouri 63101.

Flammable Material Use and Storage

All flammable material must be stored in either a Type I or Type II approved safety can, with internal flash arrestor, and a self closing lid.

A defective flammable material storage container must never be repaired - it must be turned in for discard.

Gasoline must never be used as a cleaning agent, or to start, or fuel a fire.

All flammable and combustible liquids, such as paint, paint remover, thinner, acetone, kerosene, etc., must additionally be stored in a metal fireproof cabinet, which is clearly marked "FLAMMABLE".

Cabinet storing flammable liquids must be located in an area that is not exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or open flame.

All oily, greasy rags, or towels, must be discarded in an approved safety waste can which contains a self closing lid. The cans shall be emptied into an appropriate disposal container at the end of the each shift.

Flammable and combustible material shall not be stored under stair ways or near designated exits.

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