According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), around 1,400 fires occur annually in which flammable or combustible liquids were first ignited. Direct property damage is approximately $76 million dollars each year.<\/p>\n
As you can see, flammable liquids must be handled with care. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:<\/p>\n
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Describe the characteristics of flammable liquids<\/li>\n
Recognize hazards inherent with work involving flammable liquids<\/li>\n
Identify the safety requirements for the use of flammable liquids on the job<\/li>\n
Recognize the storage requirements for flammable liquids at a work facility<\/li>\n
Describe the principles of flashpoint protection when working with flammable liquids<\/li>\n
Demonstrate the steps for inspecting inventories of flammable liquids in the workplace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n