Handreiking| UK HSG140 – Safe use and handling of flammable liquids
[ Bron : UK Government – Health and Safety Executive ]
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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:
■ Storage of flammable liquids in containers HSG51;
■ Storage of flammable liquids in tanks HSG176.
It supplements the advice contained in Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres: Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations
2002. Approved Code of Practice and guidance L138.
The revised document incorporates information and cites relevant standards in relation to other publications which have been withdrawn.
