Civil Engineering Reference
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For example, metal containers with tight fi tting self-
closing lids and regular removal (end of day/shift)
from site.
Training
- as discussed at the start of this section, train-
ing is a key element for ensuring effective management
of an organisation's fi re safety and in particular with
regards to fl ammable substances and LPG. Any train-
ing programme must cover the arrangements for the
safe handling and storage of these hazardous materials,
together with the arrangements for the safe disposal.
An outline of such a programme may be as follows:
➤
The types of fl ammable substances in use, their
properties and hazards
➤
General procedures for safe handling of substances
and operation of plant
➤
Use of personal protective equipment and clothing
➤
Housekeeping arrangements
➤
Reporting of incidents and faults, including spills
and minor leaks
➤
Specifi c instructions on individual items of equip-
ment, plant and processes
➤
Emergency procedures, including raising the alarm,
and use of appropriate fi re fi ghting equipment,
deployment of spill kits, etc.
Figure 8.20
LPG cylinder storage facility
Non-combustible,
high melting-
point hinges
Maximum
50 litres total
Half-hour
fire-resistant
exterior
Bonded/fire-
stopped
junction
Examples of special-purpose containers for
flammable liquids
Examples of metal container for cloths
contaminated with flammable solvents
Figure 8.21
Internal fl ammable storage facility
