Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquified - Petroleum Gases Policy

INTRODUCTION

The term "highly flammable liquids" includes liquefied flammable gases and liquefied petroleum gases. Liquefied flammable gas is any substance which would, be a flammable gas at a temperature of 20^O C and atmospheric pressure, but which is in a liquid form as a result of the application of pressure or refrigeration or both. Liquefied petroleum gas covers commercial propane, butane and any mixture of both. A more detailed description can be found in the guidance covering this subject.

The consequences of incorrect storage, handling, transportation and use of highly flammable liquids can be catastrophic it is therefore vital that we comply with current legislation and follow guidance on the subject.

This policy should be read in conjunction with our fire safety policy.

It is our policy to:

• Identify and minimise, quantity of highly flammable liquids stored and used.
• Store highly flammable liquids and liquefied petroleum gas cylinders in a safe manner and in accordance with current legislation and guidance.
• Return all empty liquefied petroleum gas cylinders to store as soon as possible.
• Store only the minimum daily requirements of highly flammable in the work area.
• Provide appropriate signs on storerooms and containers used to store highly flammable gases.
• Take all reasonable steps to prevent leaks and spills of highly flammable liquids.
• Establish emergency procedures to deal with accidental spills and leakage's.
• Eliminate sources of ignition in areas where highly flammable liquid vapours may be present.
• Provide appropriate fire fighting equipment which is readily available in areas where highly flammable liquids are stored and used.
• Provide adequate and safe means of escape in case of fire from areas where highly flammable liquids are stored, used or mixed.
• Prevent the build up of deposits of highly flammable substances and, where such deposits have occurred, remove residues as soon as possible.
• Ensure that employees receive suitable information, instruction and supervision so as to allow them to store, handle, transport and work safely with highly flammable liquids.