Safe use and handling of flammable liquids

Date of publication:
2015
ISBN:
9780717666096
Series code:
HSG140 (Second edition)

This guidance is for those responsible for the safe use and handling of flammable liquids in all general work activities, small-scale chemical processing and spraying processes.

It explains the fire and explosion hazards associated with flammable liquids and will help you determine how to control the risks in your workplace.

The guidance is one of three documents dealing with fire and explosion hazards associated with flammable liquids. The other two are:

It supplements the advice contained in Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres. Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002. Approved Code of Practice and guidance[4].

The revised document incorporates information and cites relevant standards in relation to the following publications which have been withdrawn:

  • HSG113 - Lift trucks in potentially flammable atmospheres;
  • HSG158 - Flame arresters: Preventing the spread of fires and explosions in equipment that contains flammable gases and vapours;
  • HSG178 - The spraying of flammable liquids.

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  2. HSG51 - Storage of flammable liquids in containershttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg51.htm
  3. HSG176 - Storage of flammable liquids in tankshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg176.htm
  4. Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres. Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002. Approved Code of Practice and guidancehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l138.htm
  5. Chemical warehousinghttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg71.htm
  6. Storage of flammable liquids in containershttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg51.htm
  7. Controlling fire and explosion risks in the workplacehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg370.htm
  8. Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres: Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002. Approved Code of Practice and guidancehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l138.htm
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