Lesson 7, page 1 of 8

Minimizing the amount of flammable products will lower the risk for accidents and the consequences of an accident will be reduced.

The volumes of flammable products should be limited to only the amount needed for the day’s work.

Up to 50 l of flammable liquids may be stored in one fire compartment in a ventilated metal cupboard. Larger quantities must be stored in special storage cupboards for flammable products with class EI30. If more than 500 l of flammable liquids are stored within a fire compartment, a storage cupboard with class EI60 fire protection must be used.

Store flammable liquids bunded to prevent leakage.

Store flammable liquids separated from, for example, flammable gases, toxic substances, corrosive substances or combustible materials.

Info-brochure about storage cupboards from Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (in Swedish)