| Do you store flammable liquids in your facility? If | | | | NFPA Code 30 as well as OSHA specifications. |
| you do, you must store them according to OSHA | | | | However, if you need to store aggressive acids |
| regulations. Read on to find out how to find the | | | | or pesticides, you will need Polyethylene cabinets |
| right OSHA cabinet for your situation. | | | | instead. |
| If you have acids and corrosives, oil, paint and ink, | | | | What's the right cabinet for your liquids? |
| pesticides, or other flammable and hazardous | | | | In fact, there are specific cabinets for various |
| liquids in your facility, you are required by law to | | | | different purposes, including those made to hold |
| store them according to OSHA guidelines. And | | | | flammable liquids, those for acid and corrosives, |
| that means, you must store them in safety | | | | and those for drum safety. Be sure to get the |
| storage cabinets that meet OSHA requirements. | | | | right kind of cabinet for your specific situation. If |
| And that's not as hard as it might seem. Any | | | | in doubt, ask your industrial safety equipment |
| reputable supplier of industrial safety equipment | | | | supplier for help. |
| will have a large selection of safety cabinets to | | | | What else to look for? |
| allow you to find the right kind to meet your | | | | No matter which types of OSHA cabinet you |
| requirements. Whether you have to store just a | | | | choose, look for high quality overall and all the |
| few small containers or dozens of big drums, they | | | | usual safety features. And then also look for |
| will have the right cabinets to accommodate your | | | | adjustable shelves and special powder coating |
| needs. | | | | finish that's resistant to corrosion. Most models will |
| Which size will you need? | | | | also include poly shelf and bottom trays. They will |
| Once you've determined the size you need -- and | | | | help with containing small spills and also provide |
| they can range from 2 gallons all the way to 120 | | | | additional protection from corrosion. |
| gallons -- you need to determine the material you | | | | Remember that most industrial fires are caused |
| want. | | | | by improper storage. That should be motivation |
| Steel or polyethylene? | | | | enough to do the right thing and keep all your |
| For most purposes, high quality steel cabinets are | | | | dangerous liquids in an appropriate OSHA cabinet. |
| the logical choice. Of course, they must meet | | | | |