Hazardous Materials Management

Prepared by : Walid Khalid Aljerani

 Agenda
Codes & Standards
)Properties( Classification
What is a Flammable Liquid
NFPA 30
NFPA 400
maximum allowable quantity( MAQ
)Labeling( NFPA 704

Storage

Yellow Cabinets

Emergency Response

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 West Fertilizer Company explosion (2013)

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 Beirut Explosion (2020)

.metric tons of Ammonium Nitrate stored in the port of Beirut 2750

billion in property damage $15
injured 7000
displaced 300000
 Causes & Consequences

losses can be tremendous. They can be environmental with contamination of water , scattering of toxic debris to -
neighboring areas and reduced air quality/ Social , loss of housing , transportation and jobs. Economic with loss of
. property , the cost of responding to the incident and disruptions to the business

Improper storage of large quantity-

Poor Hazard awareness -
Lack of safety measures -
proximate of the facility to nearby homes and business -
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Risk Matrix
Risk Matrix
Hazard Control
 Incident 2
Chapter 1 : Administration
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
Chapter 3: Definitions
Chapter 4 :Classification of materials wastes and hazard of contents
Chapter 5: Permissible storage and use locations
Chapter 6 : Fundamental Requirements

Codes Vs Standards
Classification
MAQ
Labeling
Emergency Response
Codes & Standards
NFPA Codes
Codes & Standards
 Codes and standards
A code tell you what you need to do, and a standard tells you how to do it . A code might say that a abuilding must
.have a fire alarm system . The standard will tell you how to install the fire alarm system and how it must operate
.A code is a comprehensive set of rules. A standard can be thought of as the practicalities of complying with a c ode
Codes and standards are not the law, but a municipality can incorporate them by reference and enforce their
.requirements
.The first NFPA 400 Hazardous Materials code it covers materials in 14 hazard categories
Liquids that poses a fire hazard or flammable or combustible liquids fall outside of the scope of NFPA 400.because of
.their specific considerations we will reference NFPA 30 flammable and combustible liquid code
.”All NFPA codes have the same first 3 chapters “administration” “referenced publications” and “ definitions
Administration include the code scope , the martials and applications that are covered by the code and the materials
.and applications that are exempted form the requirements
referenced publications lists all of the codes and standards that are referenced in the main body of NFPA 400 while man
were developed by NFPA , standards from other organizations are included as well . International Organization for
Standardization (ISO). The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM International) The compressed Gas Association
(CGA)
 Classification
. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) should be provided to those working with hazardous materials at every stage -
. The structure of an SDS has been standardized -
An SDS lists hazards according to their GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) -
.classifications which is similar yet different from NFPA’s classification
Codes
Classification
 NFPA 400
• NFPA 400 defines a hazardous material as: A chemical or substance that is classified as a physical hazard
material or a health hazard material, whether the chemical or substance is in usable or waste condition.
• A physical hazard material per NFPA 400 is a substance that is classified as any one of the following:
• Explosive
• Flammable cryogen
• Flammable gas
• Flammable solid
• Ignitable (flammable or combustible) liquid
• Organic peroxide
• Oxidizer
• Oxidizing cryogen
• Pyrophoric
• Unstable (reactive)
• Water-reactive material
 NFPA 400

• A health hazard material per NFPA 400 is a chemical or substance that is

classified as any one of the following:
• Toxic
• Highly toxic
• Corrosive material
Classification
 Flash Point

• The Chemistry Of Fire 1947

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 NFPA 30
Flammable liquid: is defined as a liquid whose flash point does not exceed 100°F, when tested by closed‐
cup test methods, while a combustible liquid is one whose flash point is 100°F or higher, also when tested by closed‐
cup methods. These flammable liquids are then divided into four categories based on different ranges of flashpoints and
boiling points. A liquid’s flashpoint reflects its volatility (ability to generate vapor) and is necessary to know in cases where
:the vapor of the liquid, not the liquid itself, may burn and cause a fire. These broad groups are further classified as follows

Class IA ‐ Flash Point less than 73°F; Boiling Point less than 100°F (Diethyl Ether, Ethylene Oxide, some light crude oils)
Class IB ‐ Flash Point less than 73°F; Boiling Point equal to or greater than 100°F (Motor and Aviation Gasolines, Toluene, Lac
quers, Lacquer Thinner)
Class IC ‐ Flash Point equal to or greater than 73°F, but less than 100°F (Xylene, some paints, some solvent‐based cements )
Class II ‐ Flash Point equal to or greater than 100°F, but less than 140°F (Diesel Fuel, Paint Thinner )
Class IIIA ‐ Flash Point equal to or greater than 140°F, but less than 200°F (Home Heating Oil )
Class IIIB ‐ Flash Point equal to or greater than 200°F (Cooking Oils, Lubricating Oils, Motor Oil )
NFPA 30
Classification
 Classification
The flash point of liquid is the minimum temperature at which sufficient vapor is given off to form an ignitable mixture
.with air located near the surface of the liquid or in the vessel containing the liquid
LFL Lower Flammable Limit (LFL)
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL)
 Classification
?What Is a Flammable Liquid
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines a
flammable liquid as “any liquid having a flashpoint at or below 199.4ºF and
having a boiling point at or below 95ºF.” These flammable liquids are then
divided into four categories based on different ranges of flashpoints and
boiling points. A liquid’s flashpoint reflects its volatility (ability to generate
vapor) and is necessary to know in cases where the vapor of the liquid, not
the liquid itself, may burn and cause a fire
 Toxicity

. Toxicity is often determined by one of two measures: Lethal Dose (LD50) Lethal Concentration (LC50)
Classification
 MAQ
Maximum allowable quantity (MAQ): is a trash hold amount of hazardous material in a specific hazard category that
once exceeded requires the application of additional protection levels which include requirements for administrative
.procedure construction features or engineering controls. Maximum allowable quantity per control area

control area: a building or a portion of a building or an outdoor area within which hazardous materials are allowed to be
.stored ,dispensed or used or handles in amounts not exceeding MAQ

.Protection levels and protected areas

MAQ
MAQ
MAQ
MAQ
 NFPA 704
NFPA 704 Standard System is for identification of the hazard of materials for emergency response addresses
the health flammability instability and related hazards that presented by short term acute exposure to a
material under conditions of fire spill or similar emergencies. Readily recognized and easily understood
”system of markings (commonly referred to as the NFPA hazard diamond
 Labeling

The placard is meant to provide quick hazard information for emergency

responders.
 Labeling

• If we used the composite (combined) method the new label will reflect the
higher flammability and instability of the first materia; while also reflecting the
higher health and oxidizer risk of the second material
Labeling
Labeling
Labeling
Emergency Code
Emergency Code
Emergency Code
Spill Kit
 Storage (General Requirement)
Flammable liquids storage cabinets are governed in Section 9.5 of NFPA 30. There is no requirement that the cabinet its
.elf be grounded
.Avoid exposing chemicals to heat or direct sunlight-
Ensure caps and lids on all chemical containers are closed tightly to prevent evaporation -
.Maintain a permanent inventory and verify annually-
.Do not store chemicals (except cleaners) under sinks-
.Purchase only quantities that are needed to avoid stockpiling chemicals -
.Store flammable materials (flammable liquids, flammable solids, etc) in a certified flammable safety cabinet-
 Acid
• Segregate oxidizing acids from organic acids, and flammable and
combustible materials.
• Segregate acids from bases.
• Segregate acids from reactive metals such as sodium, potassium, and
magnesium.
• Store acetic acid as a flammable liquid
• Segregate acids from chemicals that could generate toxic or flammable
gasses.
 Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Store in approved safety cans or cabinets.
• Segregate from oxidizing acids and oxidizers.
• Keep away from any source of ignition: heat, sparks, or open flames.
 Yellow Cabinet
Maximum Amount to be stored outside of any yellow cabinet: 25 gallons / 95 L
Maximum Amount to be stored outside of any yellow cabinet: 60 gallons / 227 L
.Not more than three storage cabinets may be present in a single storage area
 Yellow Cabinets Labeling
Maximum Amount to be stored outside of any yellow cabinet: 25 gallons / 95 L
Maximum Amount to be stored outside of any yellow cabinet: 60 gallons / 227 L
.Not more than three storage cabinets may be present in a single storage area
Yellow Cabinet
 References
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.152

gallon to liter 60
https://iq-laboratory.com/flammable-cabinets-101/

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