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Flammable & Combustible Liquids
How to store, handle, and transfer flammable and combustible liquids safely: why it is the vapor that burns and what a flash point means, the difference between…
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course.
Explain that the vapor (not the liquid) burns, and what a flash point is — 1910.106
Distinguish flammable from combustible liquids by flash point — 1910.106
Store flammable liquids safely in approved cabinets and safety cans, away from ignition and exits — 1910.106
Bond and ground containers to prevent a static-spark ignition during transfer — 1910.106
Control ignition sources and ventilation when handling flammable liquids — 1910.106
Respond to a flammable-liquid spill or fire (Class B) safely — 1910.106,1910.157
References & standards
Grounded in the source material.
- 29 CFR 1910.106 — Flammable liquids
- 1910.157 — Portable fire extinguishers (Class B)
- 1910.1200 — Hazard Communication (labels & SDS)
- NFPA 30 — Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
This is awareness training. It supports your program; it is not a substitute for site-specific procedures or hands-on competency where a standard requires it.
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