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• No more than 50 litres for extremely or highly flammable liquids; and
• No more than 250 litres for other flammable liquids.

Safe use of flammable liquids includes the following:

• Use the minimum volume of liquid required.
• Store the liquid in a properly labeled container.
• Ideally, ensure that the container is metal with a self-closing lid.
• Use a metal tray to catch spills and have absorbent materials available.
• Use away from heat and ignition sources.
• Ensure that workspace is well-ventilated.
• Return containers to safe storage after use.

Safe storage of small volumes (extremely/highly flammable (<50 litres) or flammable (<250 litres)) in
workrooms includes:

• Storing minimal volumes only.
• Using closed containers.
• Storing in a purpose-built flammable cabinet. A flammables cabinet should: –– Be fire-resistant
(metal).
• Have lockable doors and fire-resistant hinges and fastenings. –– Be clearly signed.
• Have a built-in catch tray.
• Storing away from potential ignition sources.

Safe storage of larger volumes of flammable liquid involves:
• Storing flammables in a purpose-built, single-storey flammables store, with segregated storage if
necessary.
• The store being built of non-combustible materials.
• The store having a lightweight roof for explosion relief.
• Ideally, the store being built outdoors away from other buildings or having firewall protection.
• The store being suitably fenced in a secure area.
• All electrical systems being intrinsically safe.
• All other ignition sources being eliminated.
• The store being well-ventilated at high and low levels.
• All access doors being lockable with a sill to contain spillages.
• Having adequate fire-fighting equipment.
• Making regular checks for security, secure and safe storage, leaks of liquids, etc.

POSHE V2 | Unit IG2 – Element 10 –Fire 12