Proper handling and storage of flammable and combustible liquids will reduce the risk of fire and injury, not to mention the existence of your business.
Though the use of flammable and combustible liquids mostly takes place in the general industry, we often use them at home as well. Don’t think so? Well, Have you mowed the yard lately? Have you ever refinished cabinets at home? What about a door, trim, or deck? The most common flammable liquids used in or around the home are (and yes, your garage or man-shed counts); gasoline for the mower, stripper for removal of paint or lacquer, mineral spirits to clean stripped wood and prepare for refinishing, stains for trim work, doors, and decks, and sealers to prevent weathering of those items just to name a few.
All of the aforementioned liquids, though as commonplace as they may be, are flammable and should be handled and stored with the proper procedures required to secure your safety. Always review the Material Safety Data Sheet usually located on the container. This will help you determine the liquid characteristics and recommended safety practices for that liquid.
To assure safety keep your flammable and combustible liquids in the proper OSHA compliant safety cans. These safety cans will relieve pressure build-up and assist in preventing an explosion. They control flammable vapors to decrease the risk of a potential fire as well as providing convenience in terms of dispensing, carrying and storing up to five gallons of flammable liquid.