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Flammable Liquids Safety Streaming

15 minutesENSafety Training29 CFR 1910.106 - Flammable Liquids
Quick Answer

Flammable Liquids Safety is a 15-minute online course that trains employees on the proper handling, storage, and use of flammable liquids as regulated under OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.106. It is designed for workers in manufacturing, maintenance, and laboratory environments and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.

Course Overview

Flammable and combustible liquids are present in nearly every industrial workplace, from cleaning solvents and paints to fuels and adhesives. OSHA's flammable liquids standard, 29 CFR 1910.106, establishes requirements for the design of storage areas, ventilation, container labeling, and fire prevention measures. Violations of this standard can result in serious penalties of up to $16,550 per citation, and improper handling of flammable liquids remains a leading contributor to workplace fires that cause hundreds of injuries and millions of dollars in property damage each year.

This course prepares your employees to identify flammable liquid hazards, understand OSHA's classification system (Class IA through Class IIIB), and follow safe storage and handling procedures. Your team will learn about approved container types, storage cabinet requirements, proper bonding and grounding techniques, and emergency response steps for spills and fires. The course uses interactive scenarios to reinforce safe work practices that protect both your employees and your facility.

What You'll Learn

  • OSHA flammable liquid classifications (Class IA through Class IIIB) under 29 CFR 1910.106
  • Approved containers and portable tanks for flammable liquid storage
  • Storage cabinet requirements and maximum allowable quantities
  • Bonding and grounding procedures to prevent static discharge ignition
  • Ventilation requirements for areas where flammable liquids are used or stored
  • Spill containment, cleanup procedures, and emergency response protocols
  • Fire prevention measures including ignition source control

Who Needs This Training

  • Maintenance technicians who handle solvents, degreasers, and cleaning chemicals
  • Warehouse workers responsible for storing and transporting flammable materials
  • Manufacturing employees working near painting, coating, or finishing operations
  • Laboratory personnel handling flammable reagents and chemicals
  • Supervisors responsible for enforcing safe storage and handling protocols
  • Facility managers overseeing flammable liquid storage areas and cabinets

Regulatory Background

OSHA regulates flammable liquids under 29 CFR 1910.106, which establishes comprehensive requirements for the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids in general industry workplaces. The standard covers container specifications, storage room design, ventilation, fire protection, and safe work practices. Employers must ensure that flammable liquids are stored in approved containers, that storage cabinets meet specific construction standards limiting internal temperatures to 325 degrees Fahrenheit during fire exposure, and that quantities outside storage rooms do not exceed specified limits by liquid class. Violations of OSHA's flammable liquids standard can result in penalties of up to $16,550 for serious violations and $165,514 for willful or repeated violations. Employers are required to train all employees who handle, use, or store flammable liquids on the specific hazards present in their workplace and the procedures necessary to protect themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Under 29 CFR 1910.106, flammable liquids have a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit and are divided into Class IA, IB, and IC based on flash point and boiling point. Combustible liquids have a flash point at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and are classified as Class II or Class III. The classification determines storage requirements, maximum allowable quantities, and fire protection measures.
Under 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b), the quantities permitted outside a storage room or cabinet are limited by liquid class. For example, up to 25 gallons of Class IA liquids, 120 gallons of Class IB, IC, II, or IIIA liquids, and 660 gallons of Class IIIB liquids may be stored outside of an inside storage room or cabinet in any one fire area of a building.
OSHA permits both metal and wooden storage cabinets under 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3). Metal cabinets must be constructed of 18-gauge sheet iron with a double-walled design and 1.5-inch air space. Both types must limit internal temperatures to 325 degrees Fahrenheit when exposed to a 10-minute fire test. No more than 60 gallons of Class I or Class II liquids, or 120 gallons of Class III liquids, may be stored in a single cabinet.
OSHA does not prescribe a specific training format for flammable liquids safety. Online interactive training can serve as the knowledge-based component of a comprehensive training program. However, employers should supplement online training with site-specific instruction covering the particular flammable liquids present, storage locations, emergency equipment, and evacuation procedures at their facility.
Static electricity generated during the transfer of flammable liquids between containers can produce a spark sufficient to ignite flammable vapors. Bonding connects two containers with a conductive wire to equalize their electrical potential, while grounding connects a container to the earth to dissipate accumulated charge. OSHA requires bonding and grounding during transfer operations involving Class I flammable liquids to prevent ignition from static discharge.
$24.95
per person
Volume Pricing
Team Size Price per Person
1 - 9$24.95
10 - 24$19.95
25 - 49$17.95
50 - 99$17.50
Subtotal $24.95

Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.

$24.95
per person