Introduction to the safe use and storage of flammable liquids in laboratories and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations - ComplianceOnline OSHA Webinar 2010

This OSHA webinar will specifically evaluate the topic from the viewpoint of a California facility identifying and explaining requirements of the California Fire and Building Codes as well as California OSHA.



Why Should You Attend:
The course module will examine the basics of safely using and storing flammable liquids in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory operations. The module will review the definitions of flammable liquids and survey priority topics of applicable Codes and Regulations. Key topics include review of proper storage containers and requirements for electrical classification of areas.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of the module, students should be able to:

• Define a flammable liquid.
• Understand in general terms the Code and regulation limitations on use and storage of flammable liquids in their processes.
• Gain familiarity with key topics such as electrical area classification, ventilation, and listing of containers.
• Gain familiarity with generally accepted industry practices to properly use flammable liquids in their processes.

Areas Covered in the Seminar:

Flammable/Combustible Liquid Classification (California Fire Code (CFC))

• Flammable Liquid Storage and Use Allowances (CFC and California Building Code (CBC)).
• Flammable Liquid Storage and Use Area Requirements (CBC, CFC, California Mechanical Code (CMC)).
• Flammable Liquid Storage and Use Area Classifications (California Electrical Code (CEC)).
• Overview of applicable national standards such as UL listings and NEMA ratings.

Who Will Benefit:

• Staff working with flammable liquids
• Engineers designing and implementing processes using flammable liquids
• Safety staff seeking an increased familiarity with compliance issues associated with flammable liquids
• Managers or Supervisors of areas using process flammable liquids