The use, storage, and handling of flammable and combustible materials is critical to the safety of workers, property, the community, and the environment. This is a general checklist designed to give you a starting point. Edit the list as necessary for location specific regulations and codes and based on the types and quantities of flammable and combustible liquids on site.
Inspector: _________________________________Date: _________________________________
| Yes | No | Comments | |
| Limit amounts of flammable and combustible materials | |||
| Are leaks and spills of flammable or combustible liquids disposed of promptly and safely? | |||
| Are chemicals purchased in smallest volumes required? | |||
| Are chemicals used at workstations/locations limited to only those needed for immediate task? | |||
| Are combustible waste materials and residues kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles, and disposed of daily? | |||
| Unless the original container is designed to be used, are flammable or combustible liquids transferred to an approved safety can prior to use? | |||
| Are limits on capacity and quantity of Class I, Class II, Class III liquids being followed? | |||
| Ventilation | |||
| Are storage areas equipped with properly designed and functioning ventilation systems? | |||
| Are processes that use or make flammable materials kept from exhausting back in the work site? | |||
| Is equipment, such as spray booths, where flammable materials are used, exhausted outside of the building and away from air intakes? | |||
| Are ventilation systems in general in compliance with building and fire codes? | |||
| Does the ventilation system provide for a complete change of air within the room at the required rate? | |||
| Control ignition sources | |||
| Are containers of flammable and combustible liquids closed when not in use? | |||
| Are open flames and smoking prohibited in flammable or combustible liquids storage areas? | |||
| Are storage areas for flammable or combustible liquids kept free from combustible materials? | |||
| Are containers and portable tanks used for flammable liquids electrically bonded or grounded during transfers? | |||
| Are leaks and spills of flammable or combustible liquids disposed of promptly and safely? | |||
| Is the electrical wiring and equipment located inside the storage room especially designed to prevent possible ignition of any released flammable vapors? | |||
| General storage considerations | |||
| Are portable fire extinguishers available at locations where flammable or combustible liquids are stored? | |||
| Is the storage of flammable or combustible liquids prohibited near exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe exit of people? | |||
| Is the storage of flammable or combustible liquids prohibited in office areas except that required for maintenance and operation of building and operation of equipment? | |||
| Are flammable and combustible liquids stored in their original container or in an approved safety can? | |||
| Are flammable and combustible materials/liquids kept separate from other processes and storage areas? | |||
| Is storage in cabinets restricted to regulatory and code requirements? | |||
| Are all cabinets conspicuously labeled “FLAMMABLE KEEP AWAY” or something similar? | |||
| Are aisle clearances and stacking rules (i.e. prohibiting the stacking of 30-gallon drums) being followed? | |||
Inspector Signature: ________________________________________________________________________
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/chklists/r1n39f~1.htm
https://work.alberta.ca/documents/WHS-PUB_fex002.pdf
http://www.wsps.ca/WSPS/media/Site/Resources/Downloads/Flammable_Liquids_Storage_Final.pdf?ext=.pdf
https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/flammable_general.html
800-ICW-SAFETY (800.429.7233)
SAFETYOnDemand@icwgroup.com



