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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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ATEX: Directive 94/9/EC - European Directive [30068] 
Text of the EU directive - Equipment and Protective systems intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
ATEX: Equipment and Protective systems intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres [30067] European Directive 94/9/EC
Battery Charging and Storage Operations Checklist ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[18900]
These systems may include lead acid batteries, lithium chloride batteries, and other similar devices
[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
Fact sheet that describes proper bonding and ground procedures - includes an illustration
Control of Paint Overspray in Autobody Repair Shops [3324]
Discussion of controls needed for paint overspray exposures in repair shops
Discussion of controls needed for paint overspray exposures in repair shops
Dry Type Spray Booth [32538]
Major mandatory requirements per 29 CFR 1910.107 - a drawing with comments
[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
An easy way to see the differences between the zones and divisions
Ethanol and Gasoline Fuel Mixtures [33087]
Fires involving E85 and gas mixtures containing ethanol should be treated differently
[33087] Fires involving E85 and gas mixtures containing ethanol should be treated differently
Explosives Storage [31932]
When following OSHA guidelines, explosives are stored according to Class A, B and C
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
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
Emergency response information, fire data, fire service safety tips, and injury data
Flammable & Combustible Liquid Storage Checklist [18901]
Sample checklist and safety rules for safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids
[18901] Sample checklist and safety rules for safe storage of flammable and combustible liquids
Flammable and Combustible Liquid Indoor Storage Rooms [16738]
Flammable and Combustible Liquid Indoor Storage Rooms - General Design Guidelines NFPA 30
[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
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
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
Critical components of the hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids - online slide presentation
Flammables Grounding and Bonding [36043] Safety considerations related to grounding and bonding for flammables fire prevention
Flammables Tank Removal and Replacement [35838]
An example of guidelines for the removal and replacement of flammable and combustible liquids storage tanks
[35838] An example of guidelines for the removal and replacement of flammable and combustible liquids storage tanks
Fueling Safety [19312]
Safety tips to minimize fire danger when filling gas tank or portable container with gas
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
Electrical hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids - online slide presentation
Interior Spray Finishing [16315]
Full text of a safety program for interior spray finishing operations
[16315] Full text of a safety program for interior spray finishing operations
NFPA 30 - A Guide to Flammable and Combustible Liquids [483]
Answers to commonly asked questions related to NFPA 30
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
Text of the rule and other resources related to compliance
OSHA Flammables Training [35962] Training and reference materials for OSHA's flammable and combustible liquids safety requirements
PA-Pennsylvania Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code [26394]
Fact sheet outlines the requirements (pdf)
[26394] Fact sheet outlines the requirements (pdf)
Safety Can Checklist [36044] Safety rules related to storing and dispensing fuel from a portable container
Spray Area Maintenance [28984]
The importance of cleaning and maintenance in paint spray application areas to reduce fire hazards
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
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
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
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
Articles and incident reports - refueling, lithium battery, fireworks explosion, fuel tank servicing and more
The Basics of Explosion Protection [26385]
Overview of the EU explosion protection regulations - ATEX 95 & 137 Directives and more
Overview of the EU explosion protection regulations - ATEX 95 & 137 Directives and more
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