Regardless of why it happens, fire is a dangerous thing when you work in a factory or warehouse that stores flammables. These products can combust if it gets too hot or if they mix with oxygen or other chemicals. Therefore, it is essential (and required by law) that you keep them stored in flammable cabinets so that they are separated from other products and are fully contained and vented. Many times, people are unsure about what they need or what types of cabinets are available, which can be dangerous.
Flammable cabinets can be the only thing separating you and your employees from life and death. Studies have shown that combustible liquids and flammables have started over 150,000 fires each year. Many of these fires have caused significant property damage or casualties. You may also notice that these cabinets are yellow, which is the universal colour for flammables. Blue cabinets are designed for corrosives, just to give you an idea of the various colours available. When choosing an appropriate cabinet, you need to make sure it has a self-closing door and that it meets Australian Standards 1940-2004. That way, you know that it complies with the EPA’s regulations, and you won’t get hefty fines.
EcoSpill has a variety of flammable cabinets for sale. You can find a variety of sizes, including 30L, 100L, 60L, 160L, and 250L. You can also find an extra-large version of the 250L cabinet which is a little wider to hold large drums. Depending on how many flammable liquids you store or use and where, you may want to have multiple small cabinets available throughout the location so that people don’t have to travel far to get what they need and put it back. However, you may want everything in a centralised location, which means the larger cabinets might be more suitable.