Every day industrial workers transfer potentially hazardous chemicals, such as solvents, acetones, lubricants, cleansers, and acids, from large drums into smaller containers or into machinery.

COMPLIANCE requirements for using and storing flammable liquids in the workplace are quite detailed and specific. Unfortunately, the requirements are spread over a number of agencies and multiple ...

FLAMMABLE and combustible liquids are present in nearly every workplace. Gasoline, diesel fuel, and many common products such as solvents, thinners, cleaners, adhesives, paints, and polishes may be ...

Government and safety organizations, such as the U.S. Department of Transportation, don't mess around when it comes to labeling flammable liquids; many of us are familiar with the highly-visible red ...

Last March, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released some startling statistics for the 3-year period ending in 2005. According to NFPA, 1,400 fires occurred annually in which flammable ...

This resource provides guidance on quantity limits, approved storage containers and cabinet venting, along with an overview of liquid classifications used to determine proper storage and handling. Not ...

CHARLOTTE — A “flammable liquid” was splashed on several students during a fight at a high school in Charlotte Wednesday morning. The incident occurred just after 7 a.m. at Rocky River High School.

An explosion was reported early on Wednesday in a yard in Yeroskipou, causing alarm but no injuries or damage, police said.A resident called police at around 12:30am after being woken by a loud blast ...

An Elgin man has been charged with aggravated arson and other offenses after he allegedly sprayed a flammable liquid onto an Elgin police officer and a police car Wednesday and set some items on fire ...