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Flammable liquid

Also known as flammables.

A liquid classified by its flash point and boiling characteristics as presenting a readily ignitable vapor hazard.

Safety notes

  • Consult the SDS and applicable code, minimize working quantity, use approved containers and cabinets, bond or ground when required, ventilate, and eliminate ignition sources.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Consult the SDS and applicable code, minimize working quantity, use approved containers and cabinets, bond or ground when required, ventilate, and eliminate ignition sources.

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Sources

  1. Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
  2. Hazard Communication · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.

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