Safety Cabinets

Protect workers, reduce fire hazards and improve productivity by storing flammable liquids in safety cabinets. One of the leading causes of industrial fires is the improper storage and handling of flammable liquids.  It is important to identify and inventory all chemicals in the workplace as well as review the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for each chemical to determine the characteristics and recommended storage practices.  Most importantly it is important to isolate incompatible chemicals to avoid generating toxic gases that create fires and explosions.


Available in various sizes and configurations safety cabinets securely contain flammable liquids and chemicals, protecting both personnel and facilities.

Safety Cabinet Colour Coding

Yellow

Flammable Liquids

Red

Paints, Inks, and other Combustible Liquids

Blue

Corrosive Liquids

Green

Pesticides & Insecticides

Natural

Laboratory Settings

 

To find out more information about the Canadian Government’s guidelines pertaining to safety cabinets and the safe storage of chemicals please review the following links:

Fire Regulation and Protection Act

 http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/source/regs/english/2007/elaws_src_regs_r07213_e.htm

Hazardous Products Act

http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/H-3/text.html

 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (MSDS)

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/whmis/whmis_appc.html

 Keep your workplace safe and code compliant.  Contact us today and speak to one of our safety experts.