Safety Talk Working with Flammable Liquids Sheet 1

Safety Talk - Working with Flammable Liquids Sheet 1 - Flammable and combustible liquids A flammable liquid is classified as having a low flash point. That means it is easily ignited by a flame or heat source. Petrol and kerosene are two examples. Diesel Ó TRAINING NATIONAL FLAMMABLE LIQUID 3 A combustible liquid is classified as having a high flash point. It will burn but does not ignite easily. Diesel fuel is a combustible liquid.

Safety Talk - Working with Flammable Liquids Sheet 2 - Flammable liquid product identification Containers of flammable liquids are identified with a red hazard diamond label, a flame symbol and the words: FLAMMABLE LIQUID 3 Ó TRAINING NATIONAL

Safety Talk - Working with Flammable Liquids Sheet 3 - How flammable liquids damage the body Flammable liquids damage the body in three ways: burns; inhalation; and ingestion. Ó TRAINING NATIONAL

Safety Talk - Working with Flammable Liquids Hand out sheet 4 - The Material Safety Data Sheet Check the Material Safety Data Sheet which will tell you about: • the health hazards; • the precautions for use; • the safe handling requirements; • the Emergency Procedures; and • the First Aid procedures. Ó TRAINING NATIONAL

Safety Talk - Working with Flammable Liquids Sheet 5 - Safe handling rules Decanting flammable liquids can cause at static charge to build up. This can create a spark which, in turn, could cause the liquid to: explode; or burst into flames. FLAMMABLE LIQUID 3 Use a static or earthing cable. Ó TRAINING NATIONAL

Safety Talk - Working with Flammable Liquids Sheet 6 - Storage of flammable liquids Store flammable liquids in a dry, ventilated area out of direct sunlight and away from the work area. Never: • store flammable liquids with other chemical substances; or • transport flammable liquids with other chemical substances. FLAMMABLE LIQUID Ó TRAINING NATIONAL

Safety Talk - Working with Flammable Liquids Sheet 7 - First Aid treatment Rinse the exposed area for 15 minutes. Contaminated clothing must be removed immediately and laundered before used again. If you suffer from inhalation exposure - leave the area IMMEDIATELY and seek medical attention. Run cool water over a burn while waiting for medical assistance. Ó TRAINING NATIONAL

Safety Talk - Working with Flammable Liquids Sheet 8 - What to do in case of a fire Raise the alarm. If the fire extinguisher doesn’t control the fire - leave the area immediately. Place yourself between the fire and an Get down low and crawl. Stop Drop Roll Ó TRAINING NATIONAL