Posted By Johno
Hi,

We have a flamable gas store, outside caged in a safe area etc. We also have an oxygenating and inert gas stores somewhat seperate from the flamable.

We want to store ethanol in 25l drums. Can anyone see an issue with stowing it with the flamable gas in the cage. I cant see a problem and it is better than storing it in the factory offices.

Thanks

Posted By Dave Adams CMIOSH
HSG 71 has a table within that defines how materials need to be stored in terms of segregation etc.

Using this table flammable liquids and flammable or toxic gases need to be segregated. These combinations should not be kept in the same building compartment or outdoor storage compound. Compartment walls need to be imperforate, of at least 30 mins fire resistance - brick or concrete is recommended. An alternative is to provide separate outdoor storage compounds with an adequate space between.

HSG 71 is fairly woolly but this gives scope for a little latitude - as long as you are seen to be doing the right thing, you can't go far wrong.

Dave