Publications

Handling and storage of flammable materials at the work site

Description

Flammable materials are substances that can ignite easily and burn rapidly. They can be common materials that are at most work sites in gas, liquid and solid forms. This bulletin presents some examples of flammable materials, how the fires occur, and other hazards from flammable materials.

Updated

July 1, 2009

Tags
Flammable substances OHS OHS bulletins Occupational Health and Safety explosives hazards fire and explosion hazards fire and explosives fire hazards flammable liquids flammable materials health hazards

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Extent

19 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Employment and Immigration (2008-2011)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Resource Dates

Date Created

2009-07-01

Date Added

2017-03-08T18:20:10.498027

Date Modified

2009-07-01

Date Issued

2009-07-01

Identifiers

Local Identifier

FEX002 — Fire and Explosives

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Alberta Labour

Contact Other

OHS Contact Centre: Edmonton & Surrounding area: 780-415-8690. Throughout Alberta: 1-866-415-8690. Deaf or hearing impaired: 780-427-9999 (Edmonton), 1-800-232-7215 (Alberta).