How do you store aerosol cans?

Store flammable aerosol cans at or below room temperature, which is around 65 degrees Fahrenheit. You don’t want to freeze the material since freezing causes expansion and can potentially puncture the side of the can. Instead, shoot for a temperature range between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Are aerosol cans required to be stored in a flammable cabinet?

Both the product and the propellant are usually flammable. Users must store aerosol spray paint cans in flammable safety cabinets that protect them from fire.

Are aerosol cans a fire hazard?

Most aerosol cans use a hydrocarbon propellant. While hydrocarbons are less harmful to stratospheric ozone than CFCs or HCFCs, they are very flammable. An aerosol product containing a hydrocarbon propellant can become a fire hazard if sprayed near fire.

Can you store non flammables in a flammable cabinet?

Only flammable and combustible liquids should be stored in the cabinet. Acids, caustics, and other non-flammable hazardous materials should not be stored in the cabinet. Not more than three cabinets may be located in a fire area.

What are OSHA storage requirements?

OSHA’s basic legal requirements for chemical storage include the following: Employees must receive a written plan and training sessions to work with chemicals Chemicals must be accompanied by a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) SDSs must be readily available

What are OSHA requirements for chemical storage?

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 (d) (3) (i&ii): Design, construction, and capacity of storage cabinets -(I)Maximum capacity. Not more than 60 gallons of Class I or Class II liquids, nor more than 120 gallons of Class III liquids may be stored in a storage cabinet.

What are OSHA safety guidelines?

OSHA guidelines are voluntary recommendations for compliance with general workplace safety and training initiatives where standards have not been defined. General OSHA guidelines appear in OSHA’s Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines.

What is OSHA safety management system?

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides safety instruction and procedures for a variety of business and government organizations. An OSHA safety manager has the responsibility of overseeing safety programs and policies as they relate to federal government policies concerning safety in the workplace.