Flammable Liquids – Gasoline
Gasoline is one of the most commonly used flammable liquids, and that familiarity can cause workers to underestimate its hazards. Gasoline is highly volatile, readily ignitable, and...
Electrical Sources in Hazardous Locations
Electrical equipment can become an ignition source when it produces sparks, arcs, or excessive heat in an atmosphere containing flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, or ignitable...
Empty Containers Can Still Be Dangerous
An empty container is not necessarily a safe container. Drums, tanks, cans, pails, and other containers that previously held flammable or combustible liquids may still...
Boiler Safety
Boilers are closed vessels that heat water or other fluids to produce hot water or steam for heating, power, processing, and other industrial applications. Because boilers operate under high...