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What should be done to prevent slippery surfaces in storage areas?
What should be done to prevent slippery surfaces in storage areas?
Which activity should not be allowed in storage areas?
Which activity should not be allowed in storage areas?
What is the minimum width required for fire lanes according to the guidelines?
What is the minimum width required for fire lanes according to the guidelines?
Which material should not be allowed to accumulate in storage areas?
Which material should not be allowed to accumulate in storage areas?
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What type of bins should be used to store combustible packing materials?
What type of bins should be used to store combustible packing materials?
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Why should cutting, welding, or using open flames be closely regulated in storage areas?
Why should cutting, welding, or using open flames be closely regulated in storage areas?
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Study Notes
Materials Handling and Storage
- Purpose of safety procedures is to guide storing and handling of materials.
General Safety Guidelines
- Floors must be kept clean and free of slippery materials/substances according to General Housekeeping procedures.
- Good housekeeping should be maintained at all times.
- Combustible waste materials should not accumulate in quantity or in a location that constitutes a hazard.
Fire Protection and Prevention
- Smoking is not allowed in storage areas.
- Cutting, welding, or use of open flames or spark-producing equipment is not permitted in storage areas unless a welding permit is issued.
- Storage areas and stairs must have adequate lighting.
- Fire lanes must be provided to separate large stocks and for access to effective firefighting operations, and must be at least 2.4 m (8 ft.) in the clear.
- Fire lanes must never be obstructed.
- Portable fire extinguishers must be provided in accordance with Fire Extinguisher for Ground Operations procedures.
- Combustible packing materials, such as carton boxes and paper, must not accumulate.
- Combustible packing materials, such as excelsior, shredded paper, styrofoam, must be stored in fire-resistant bins with self-closing lids.
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Explore safety procedures and guidelines for handling and storing materials, including maintaining clean floors, good housekeeping practices, and preventing accumulation of combustible waste materials.
