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DSEAR/COSHH - Cabinets

Post by Paul1979 »

Hi All,

This is a general query and not specific to any particular case.

I've read http://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/ ... iquids.htm and am struggling to see if there is a specific quantity of flammable or highly flammable liquid which means that a fire resistant cabinet / trunk is essential.

I know COSHH mentions 50Ltrs and 250Ltrs, but I cannot see anything under DSEAR?

So, does anyone know when a fire-resistant cabinet / trunk must be used to store flammable liquids?? Or point me in right direction please?

Some cases I've seen have cleaning fluids (<50Ltrs) which are stored in COSHH cabinets, but are not fire resistant. So should these be in the red Fire -Resistant cabinets you can buy?

Also, is there a minimum amount which means that the client must have a DSEAR carried out?? For example, if a client is 1ltr of Acetone or 1 Acetylene gas cylinder, do they HAVE to do a DSEAR??

Thanks as always for any advice.
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Hi - has anyone got any advice on this one please?? .scratch
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Hello Paul.

Our warehouse has a number of thinners and glues, plus some GRP resins which are highly flammable. Under a Fire Risk assessment a couple of years they were highlighted as being potential hazards which should be locked away on an evening/ when not in use. The resin is in a 25l container and the thinners are in 250ml containers.

The assessor's reasoning is that combined the amount is enough to accelerate a fire significantly, but I haven't yet found any advice on limits. We also store non-flammable items which can be hazardous in here to limit access, but on one side of the cabinet and have added a hazardous sticker to that side so people know.

https://www.safetybuyer.com/media/catal ... _1__1_.jpg is the cabinet we use.

It has actually helped (unintended side affect) with housekeeping, as the guys are now tidying their benches on an evening whilst putting away flammables.
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That's brill - thank you Neil.
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