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Could you please tell me if you can store paint in a storage area that is not in a contained cupboard , a colleague of mine and i will quote thinks that, " it is just like how B&Q do it ".......
I pretty sure you cant stored this unless its in a flammable container but some re assurance would be much appreciated
Mike
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mikeeeeeboy - what type of paint? Solvent borne or water borne
What container is it in? Usually if it is solvent borne then it will be in a metal can.
Also, what quantity of paint are we talking?
Any other chemicals with it e,g paint stripper, white spirit, etc?
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Hi Watson ,
Thanks for getting back to me
The paint is a marine paint used for anti crossion on equipment it is a solvent borne oragnic paint
Quantities would be no more than 250 litres in total
Thinners are stored in a seperate area although agin not in a self contained flammable container
Cheers Mike
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We stored anything flammable in a metal store cupboard.
The rules are different for retail display areas.
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Hi Martin ,
Thanks for your reply ,
When you say metal store cupboard is this an enclosed cupboard or open
Why are the rules different for retail , do you know ?
Cheers Mike
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This depends largely on your storage area then. How big, what else is in there, is there any fire protection i.e sprinklers, extinguishers, in place. The product would be flammable and segregation is the key here, i.e not stored near anything combustible. Is is a locked storage area, etc, etc... Based on you storage area, frequency of use, what else is stored, accessibility, etc. If paints are opened and part used then returned there is a potential issue with lids not being replaced properly. As Martin says one method of segregation is a metal storage cupboard. But you need to assess the risks. Use the Safety Data Sheets and assess the risks this should also help: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pUbns/priced/hsg51.pdf
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Many Thanks Watson ,
There are no sprinkler system in place , however there are fire extinguishers in proximity and no open paint tins will be stored in this area
Thanks again for your information
Mike
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mikeeeeeboy wrote:Hi Martin ,
Thanks for your reply ,
When you say metal store cupboard is this an enclosed cupboard or open
Why are the rules different for retail , do you know ?
Cheers Mike I think it is something to do with container size and the fact that storage in the retail area is seen as temporary whilst awaiting despatch (via a customer). From memory I think there is something in HSG51. Also containers in retail are never opened unless via a spill.
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Missed the first part of the question:
enclosed flammable cabinet for flammables
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As well as DSEAR and CoSHH don't forget your Fire Risk Assessment to reflect the acknowledged significant risk.
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