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Hazard Communication: Barrel/Storage

Use this exercise to improve inspection skills and teach employees to recognize and prevent workplace hazards.

Hazard Communication: Barrel/Storage Answers

  1. Containers are stored under a stairway. Do not store flammable or combustible liquids, including stock for sale, where they would limit use of exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe exit of people.
    Related information:
    • 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(i) Flammable and Combustible Liquids
  2. No fire extinguisher or extinguishing system. Make suitable fire control devices available at locations where flammable or combustible liquids are stored.
    Related information:
    • 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7); (e)(5) Flammable and Combustible Liquids
  3. Containers are blocking the aisle way. Maintain adequate aisles for unobstructed movement of personnel.
    Related information:
    • 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(ii) Flammable and Combustible Liquids
  4. Cardboard boxes (trash) are stored near the containers. Keep combustible waste material and residues to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily.
    Related information:
    • 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) Flammable and Combustible Liquids
  5. Containers are unlabeled/improperly labeled. The employer must ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of the chemical and an appropriate hazard warning.
    Related information:
    • 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5) Hazard Communication
  6. Different labeling systems are used on the containers. Employers using alternative labeling systems must be sure that their employees are aware of all required information.
    Related information:
    • CPL 2-2.38D Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard Labels and other forms of warning, paragraph (f).
  7. Briefcase placed with hazardous materials. Briefcase seems out of place. Is this a misplaced item or possible bomb?
    Related information:
    • Flammable and combustible liquids
    • Labeling requirements: Hazardous materials
  8. Class I liquids cannot be stored in basement.
    Related information:
    • 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(v) and Table H-14
    • NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code