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• Flammable liquids shall be stored away from sources that can produce sparks. <br /> • Flammable liquids shall only be used in areas having adequate and, if feasible, positive <br /> ventilation. If the liquid is highly hazardous, the liquid shall only be used in areas with local <br /> exhaust ventilation. <br /> • Flammable liquids shall never be transferred from one container to another by applying air <br /> pressure to the original container. Pressurizing such containers may cause them to rupture, <br /> creating a serious flammable liquid spill. <br /> • When dangerous liquids are being handled, a warning sign will be posted near the operation, <br /> notifying other employees and giving warning that open flames are hazardous and are to be kept <br /> away. <br /> • The storage and usage areas will include fire-resistive separations, automatic sprinklers, special <br /> ventilation, explosion-relief valves, separation of incompatible materials, and the separation of <br /> flammable materials from other materials. <br /> V. POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCES <br /> • Ensure that utility lights always have some type of wire guard over them. <br /> • Do not misuse fuses. Never install a fuse rated higher than specified for the circuit. <br /> • Investigate any appliance or equipment that smells strange. Space heaters, microwave ovens, <br /> hot plates, coffee makers and other small appliances shall be rigidly regulated and closely <br /> monitored. <br /> • The use of extension cords to connect heating devices to electric outlets shall be prohibited. <br /> • If a hot or under-inflated tire is discovered, it should be moved well away from the vehicle. <br /> As an alternative, the driver should remain with the vehicle until the tire is cool to the touch, <br /> and then make repairs. If a vehicle is left with a hot tire, the tire might burst into flames and <br /> destroy the vehicle and load. <br /> The table below lists common sources of ignition that cause fires in the workplace, gives examples in <br /> each case, and suggests preventive measures. <br /> Sources of Ignition Examples Preventive Measures <br /> Electrical Equipment Electrical defects,generally due Use only approved equipment. <br /> to poor maintenance. Mostly in Follow National Electrical Code. <br /> wiring, motors switches, lamps Establish regular maintenance. <br /> and hot elements. <br /> Friction Hot bearings, misaligned or Follow a regular schedule of <br /> broken machine parts, poor inspection maintenance and <br /> adjustment. lubrication. <br /> Open Flames Cutting and welding torches, gas Follow established welding pre- <br /> oil burners, misuse of gasoline cautions. Keep burners clean and <br /> torches. properly adjusted. Do not use <br /> open flames near combustibles. <br /> Smoking and matches Dangerous near flammable Smoke only in permitted areas. <br /> liquids and in areas where Make sure matches are out. Use <br /> combustibles are stored or used. appropriate receptacles. <br /> Static Electricity Occurs where liquid flows from Ground equipment. Use static <br /> pipes. eliminators. Humidify the <br /> atmosphere. <br /> Hot Surfaces Exposure of combustibles to Provide ample clearances, <br /> 12 Page <br />