Posted: January 12th, 2017
What are the general use and storage considerations for handling flammable substances?
You are required to prepare a 4-6 page paper in which you do the following:
- Define the following terms in relation to combustible liquids:
– Flashpoint
– Boiling point
– Flammable liquids
– Portable tank
– Pressure vessel
– A container
- What are the common types of storage substances? Give examples.
- What are the requirements for storage facilities? What are the NFPA standards for storage, transport, and use of various substances? Define the mandatory requirements/standards for storage tanks (underground and surface tanks) and give examples of storage tanks for both categories.
- Identify the most common types of hazards and suggest possible security measures to guard against the hazards. Identify a case study in which there were significant losses/damages due to fire breakout. Be sure to mention the cause of the fire. What are the key lessons learned from the case study?
- What are the general use and storage considerations for handling flammable substances? Give your final conclusion and recommendations for safe handling of flammable substances.
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