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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Safety => Topic started by: Gasmeter on July 23, 2010, 02:24:17 PM

Title: Flammable Liquids Handling
Post by: Gasmeter on July 23, 2010, 02:24:17 PM

I know this isn't strictly a fire safety issue, but I'm running out of people to ask; can anyone recommend a good training video for those who handle flammable liquids, such as solvents?  Many thanks for any suggestions.

Title: Re: Flammable Liquids Handling
Post by: nearlythere on July 23, 2010, 02:39:24 PM

Try PSNI for videos for flammable liquid handling Gasman. They have taken plenty of footage in Ardoyne this last while.
Would handling include throwing? ;D

Title: Re: Flammable Liquids Handling
Post by: Chris Houston on July 26, 2010, 10:53:38 AM

Quote from: Gasmeter on July 23, 2010, 02:24:17 PM

I know this isn't strictly a fire safety issue......

I'd say it is.  Your question is most welcome.

Title: Re: Flammable Liquids Handling
Post by: Gasmeter on July 27, 2010, 09:28:13 AM

Thanks NT, I never thought of asking our resident experts  ;)  I still haven't found a suitable video, which is really surprising given the risk involved.

Title: Re: Flammable Liquids Handling
Post by: BLEVE on July 29, 2010, 07:47:53 PM

You could try

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1ryKxpr9Ok

or the european solvents industry group

http://www.cefic.be/templates/shwNewsFull.asp?NSID=668&HID=1&P=3

I note that the DVD is now freely available for download.

Title: Re: Flammable Liquids Handling
Post by: BLEVE on July 29, 2010, 10:16:11 PM

On the subject of flammable liquids (lets say all fluids to cover gases). Do members and guests see any use in proposing a Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmospheres Thread?

Would see this as covering the requirements of BS EN 60079 and use of electrical/mechanical equipment within hazardous areas.

It could also take into account dust explosion hazard, Explosion Protection Documentation etc?

In the spirit of global interest we could include ATEX and NFPA considerations

Any takers??

Title: Re: Flammable Liquids Handling
Post by: Gasmeter on August 03, 2010, 09:20:37 AM

Thanks for the links BLEVE, still not quite what I'm looking for; the search goes on.  I think a DSEAR thread is an excellent idea, there's a big overlap with fire safety.