Safe storage for your oil and lubricants is important
Items stored should be in a separate, dedicated, locking steel storage shed to store all the flammables. The storage shed considered should:

• Be a separate building away from the main building

• Controlled by the storeroom with inventories managed

• All Materials identified with hazardous markings (MSDS)

• Recommended sizes include:
  20 foot long Metal shipping container
  Pre-Fabricated metal shed about 20 x 10' ( with flame retardant)

• Racks can be used to store oils and lubricants, with drains so that any oil that leaks can be captured.

• The building is ventilated to allow air intake and outtake.

• Note: If there is a low combustible temperature, and there is a possibility of being reached during the summer, then temperature controls need to be put in place.

• Storeroom issues bulk oil in smaller containers, keeping track of the inventory levels for replenishment

Lubricants and other flammables that can be stored include: Kerosene, Fuel Canisters, Gas Cans, Paint, Cleaners, Degreasers, Thinners, Decontamination fluids, Oils of all descriptions, etc.

Tip Provided by: Dan Dewald, CPIM
GPAllied
Phone number: +1 843.414.5767