Construction Safety Guidelines No.

Storage Of Flammable Liquids

LOCATION &
STORAGE SHED
Use containers and portable tanks Do not store flammables near
made of material suitable for
exits, stairways or in passages
storage of flammable liquids.
used by people.
Always store flammable liquids Keep the store under lock and
in a closed vessel.
key.
Keep minimum 1.5 mtrs space Structure
should
be
fire
between two portable tanks.
resistant.
Keep the area free from weeds,
debris & other combustible
materials.
CONTAINERS & TANK

BUNDING & FLOORING

Provide concrete floor for the
flammable storage area.
Proper bunding to be provided
to contain any leakage.
Drums must be stored in a
bunded area too.
Capacity of the bund should be
1.5 times the storage capacity.

E M E R G E N C Y
C O N T A C T N O S
F IR E
997
A M B U L A N C E
998
P O L IC E
999

FIRE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DISPLAY NOTICES & MSDS

MAINTENANCE

Provide
appropriate
fire Display notices such as, Maintain all the installations
extinguishers as prescribed by the
Flammable
Liquid, NO
by trained & experienced
Civil Defense within 8 to 25 mtrs
SMOKING or NO NAKED
fitters.
distance.
FLAME.
Pipe lines / hoses if any shall
Maintain
all
fire
fighting Communicate
&
Display
be tested for safe working /
equipment in good working
Material Safety Data Sheet
leakage on a regular basis.
condition.
(MSDS).
Install flame proof electrical Display notices in languages
fittings in the area.
that are understood by the
workforce.

EHS/GL#06/Rev-01

February 2010

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