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Guidance on NFPA hazard guidelines related to flammable and combustible liquids and gases, spray painting, fireworks, battery charging, etc.

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Above Ground Tank Inspection Checklist [5594]
NFPA 30 checklist for above ground tanks

ATAX Directives EU Directive 94/9/EC [26384]
European Union (EU) explosion protection regulations

ATEX: Directive 94/9/EC - European Directive [30068]
Text of the EU directive - Equipment and Protective systems intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Battery Charging and Storage Operations Checklist [pdf] [18900]
These systems may include lead acid batteries, lithium chloride batteries, and other similar devices

Bonding and Grounding [3112]
Fact sheet that describes proper bonding and ground procedures - includes an illustration

Bulk Plant Inspection Checklist [3544]
NFPA 30 inspection checklist for tank farms

Control of Paint Overspray in Autobody Repair Shops [3324]
Discussion of controls needed for paint overspray exposures in repair shops

Dip Tanks Standard 29 CFR 1910 [14366]
Answers commonly asked questions about dip tank standards

Dry Type Spray Booth [pdf] [32538]
Major mandatory requirements per 29 CFR 1910.107 - a drawing with comments

Electrical Hazardous Location Categories: Zones vs Divisioons [27268]
An easy way to see the differences between the zones and divisions

Ethanol and Gasoline Fuel Mixtures [pdf] [33087]
Fires involving E85 and gas mixtures containing ethanol should be treated differently

Evaluating your Indoor Spray Booth [pdf] [20501]
Includes an explanation and a checklist

Explosives Storage [31932]
When following OSHA guidelines, explosives are stored according to Class A, B and C

Fire Hazard from Filling Portable Gas Cans [16568]
These fires result from the buildup of static electricity

Fire Service and Fireworks [17469]
Emergency response information, fire data, fire service safety tips, and injury data

Fireworks Safety Statistics [10576]
Injury data documents

Flammable & Combustible Liquid Storage Checklist [pdf] [18901]
Sample checklist and safety rules for safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Indoor Storage Rooms [pdf] [16738]
Flammable and Combustible Liquid Indoor Storage Rooms - General Design Guidelines NFPA 30

Flammable and Combustible Liquid Safety [17875]
Example of a safety policy for storage, use and handling of flammables

Flammable and Combustible Liquids [31947]
Classification, safety cans, storage cabinet requirements and more

Flammable and Combustible Liquids Tutorial [32540]
Critical components of the hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids - online slide presentation

Fueling Operations Safety [pdf] [18773]
Preventing fire and explosion during fuel transfer (pdf)

Fueling Safety [19312]
Safety tips to minimize fire danger when filling gas tank or portable container with gas

Hazardous Classified Locations Tutorial [32541]
Electrical hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids - online slide presentation

How to Recognize a Pipeline Leak [34187]
What to do if you suspect an underground pipeline leak

HVLP Spray-Painting Primer [18876]
Proper equipment yields safety - discussion of HVLP equipment

Interior Spray Finishing [pdf] [16315]
Full text of a safety program for interior spray finishing operations

LP Gas Serviceman's Manual [10214]
Handy reference for field service work

NFPA 30 - A Guide to Flammable and Combustible Liquids [483]
Answers to commonly asked questions related to NFPA 30

OR-Oregon OSHA Spray Finishing Rule [3445]
Text of the rule and other resources related to compliance

Outdoor Grill Fire Safety [15764]
Safety tips for safe use of outdoor BBQ grills

PA-Pennsylvania Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code [pdf] [26394]
Fact sheet outlines the requirements (pdf)

Paint Booth Safety Inspection Checklist [pdf] [29370]
A loss prevention checklist for spray paint booths

Service Station Inspection Checklist [4865]
NFPA 30A checklist for service stations

Servicing Propane-Equipped Vehicles [5342]
Advice on controlling the hazards of performing repairs

Small Dip Tank Protection [28982]
Prevent fire hazards created with flammable liquid dip tanks

Spray Area Maintenance [28984]
The importance of cleaning and maintenance in paint spray application areas to reduce fire hazards

Spray Booth Construction [28981]
Key points to meet the requirements of NFPA 33 Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable and Combustible Materials

Spray Finishing Tutorial [32539]
Critical components of spray paint booth safety - online slide presentation

Static Electricity, Grounding, Non-Conducting Containers & Flammables [8330]
Summarizes safety issues related to static electricity, bonding & grounding when using flammables

Static Fires [5396]
Articles and incident reports - refueling, lithium battery, fireworks explosion, fuel tank servicing and more

Storage and Use of Flammable Gases [28855]
Requirements for flammable gas installations and storage

The Basics of Explosion Protection [26385]
Overview of the EU explosion protection regulations - ATEX 95 & 137 Directives and more

Venting of Flammable Storage Cabinets [27314]
A review of NFPA 30 requirements




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