Storage of flammable liquids in containers. 3rd edition

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 51

Health and Safety Executive, 2015
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Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets

Abstract

Focuses on storage of flammable liquids in containers which have a capacity of a maximum of 1000 litres, covering fire and explosion hazards linked to flammable liquids and controlling risks. Useful to people with responsibilities in the area of safe storage of flammable liquids which are in containers within the workplace.

History

Supersedes 1998 version. HSG51 (Third edition) published 2015 - produced September 2015. Supplements the advice contained in L 138.

Subjects

  • Types of Spaces within buildings
  • Storage facilities
  • Liquid/gas supply
  • Dangerous substances (asbestos, explosives, etc)
  • Building services
  • Materials
  • Building types

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The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.

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