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Flammables and Combustibles
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OSHA regulates flammable and combustible liquids in general industry at 29 CFR 1910.106. Flammable liquids are usually identified by their flashpoint, set at below 100 degrees; for combustible liquids, the flashpoint is above 100 degrees. Examples of flammable and combustible liquids include gasoline, kerosene, solvents, strippers, alcohol, and benzene.


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Interpretations Acceptability of storing Class II combustible liquids in DOT/NRTL approved polyethylene containers.[1910.106(d)(2)(i)]08/02/2001National
Interpretations DOT Approved Gas Cans.08/26/1996National
Interpretations Emergency drainage systems for flammable/ combustible liquids in industrial plants.[1910.106(e)(3)(iv)]10/06/1992National
Interpretations Letter requesting a compliance determination of control device system used primarily in paint spray booth applications.08/03/1995National
Interpretations Variance request.06/07/1995National
Directives07/12/1994 - STD 1-5.18A - Acceptance of U.S. Department of Transportaion Exemption07/22/2003National
Directives10/24/1980 - STD 1-5.14A - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Exemption Which Allow Shipment of Combustible and Flammable Liquids in Polyethylene07/16/2003National
Directives10/30/1978 - STD 1-5.2 - Drainage, Dikes, and Walls for Aboveground Tanks (29 CFR 1910. 106(b)(2)(vii))07/09/2003National
Directives10/301978 - STD 1-5.9 - 29 CFR 1910.106(a)(14), "Flashpoint" - Acceptable Method of Determining Flashpoints07/07/2003National
Directives11/09/1979 - STD 1-5.15 - 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b), Clarification of the Quantity of Liquid That May be Located Outside of an Inside Storage07/09/2003National
Directives12/14/1992 - CPL 2.35 CH-22 - Changes to the Regulatory and General Industry Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVEs) Manual07/22/2003National
Violations2009 Violation Summary for Flammables and Combustibles - General Industry National
Violations2011 Violation Summary for Flammable and Combustibles - General Industry National
Regulations29 CFR § 1910.106 Flammable and combustible liquids National
Regulations29 CFR § 1910.109 Explosives and blasting agents National
Regulations29 CFR § 1910.110 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases National
Proposed Rules29 CFR 1910 - Explosives07/17/2007National
Proposed Rules29 CFR 1910 - Explosives; Extension of Comment Period07/09/2007National
Final Rules49 CFR 386 - Civil Penalties Adjustments09/28/2007National
InterpretationsAbove-ground 500-gallon polyethylene tank is unacceptable for storage of flammable and combustible liquids.08/30/2001National
InterpretationsApplicability of 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard to the Manufacture of Explosives Required Under 29 CFR 1910.109(k)(2)[1910.109]11/08/1995National
Questions & AnswersAre 5-gallon plastic gas cans OSHA-approved for storage and/or transportation of unleaded fuel?09/28/2010National
InterpretationsAre above ground tanks acceptable...in place of diking.(1910.106)05/27/1993National
InterpretationsBlasting operations within completely contained vessel and sunup/sun own requirements.( 1926.900)02/11/1993National
HandoutsCaution: Flammables and Combustibles (PDF)  National
QuizzesCaution: Flammables and Combustibles (PDF)  National
HandoutsCaution: Flammables and Combustibles (PDF)  National
HandoutsCaution: Flammables and Combustibles (PDF)  National
Trainer's OutlinesCaution: Flammables and Combustibles (PDF) [7-Minute Safety Trainer] (short outline) National
InterpretationsClarification of requirements for 1000 gallon diesel storage tank.[1926.152; 1926.155(h)]06/09/2000National
InterpretationsClarification on how OSHA would address the use of natural gas or liquid propane gas used in an after-burner to remove volatile organic carbon (VOC) air contaminants.02/13/1995National
InterpretationsCompliance with NFPA 30 revisions in lieu of 1910.106.(1910.219)07/18/1995National
Questions & AnswersDo you have general information on preventing dust explosions?02/11/2008National
Questions & AnswersDoes an aerosol can of flammable brake cleaner need to be stored in a flammable cabinet at the end of the shift instead of leaving in out on the work table?09/03/2009National
Training TipsDon't Flame Out! National
InterpretationsDouble-walled tanks do not reduce the minimum separation distances for flammable and combustible liquids.[1910.106(f)(3)(i)]07/07/2000National
InterpretationsFiberglass tanks for above and below ground storage of flammable and combustible liquids.(1910.106)01/13/1993National
Training ActivitiesFlammable and Combustible Chemicals Safety Activity (Word) National
QuizzesFlammable and Combustible Liquid Safety Quiz (Word) National
InterpretationsFlammable and Combustible Liquid standard.(1910.106)07/15/1993National
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