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Flammables & Combustibles Online Interactive Training

8 minutesENSafety Training29 CFR 1910.106 - Flammable Liquids; 29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication
Quick Answer

Flammables and Combustibles is an 8-minute online course that provides a concise overview of flammable and combustible materials commonly found in the workplace, including proper handling and storage practices. It is designed for employees who work around everyday flammable products and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.

Course Overview

Common workplace products like hair spray, spray paint, gasoline, and cleaning solvents are classified as flammable or combustible materials. Misuse or improper storage of these items causes workplace fires that result in approximately 200 civilian deaths and over $2 billion in property damage annually across all settings, according to the National Fire Protection Association. OSHA's general industry standard 29 CFR 1910.106 requires employers to ensure that employees understand the fire and health hazards associated with these materials.

This course gives your employees a practical, focused overview of flammable and combustible materials they encounter daily. Your team will learn to distinguish between flammable and combustible products, recognize the hazards each type presents, and follow basic safety rules for handling, storing, and disposing of these materials. The course emphasizes real-world scenarios that reinforce awareness and safe behavior around common ignition sources.

What You'll Learn

  • Differences between flammable and combustible materials and their hazard levels
  • Common workplace products classified as flammable or combustible
  • Safe handling practices to prevent fires and health exposures
  • Proper storage requirements and container labeling
  • Ignition source awareness and fire prevention basics
  • Emergency response steps for flammable material incidents

Who Needs This Training

  • General industry workers who use cleaning solvents, aerosols, or adhesives
  • Janitorial and custodial staff handling flammable cleaning products
  • Automotive shop employees working with fuels, paints, and lubricants
  • Retail and warehouse workers stocking or handling flammable consumer goods
  • Supervisors responsible for safe storage of flammable materials in their work areas

Regulatory Background

OSHA addresses flammable and combustible materials primarily through 29 CFR 1910.106 (Flammable Liquids) and the Hazard Communication standard at 29 CFR 1910.1200. While there is no single OSHA standard dedicated exclusively to general flammables awareness training, the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) requires employers to maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards, which includes ensuring employees understand the fire risks of materials they work with. Serious violations related to flammable materials can carry penalties of up to $16,550, and willful violations can reach $165,514. The National Fire Protection Association reports that flammable liquid fires remain among the most common and costly types of industrial fires, making employee awareness a practical necessity even beyond the regulatory obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The flash point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid produces enough vapor to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface. Liquids with flash points below 100 degrees Fahrenheit are classified as flammable, while those at or above 100 degrees are combustible. Understanding flash points helps employees recognize which materials require the most careful handling and storage, especially in warm environments where ambient temperatures may approach or exceed a product's flash point.
Many aerosol products contain flammable propellants and are classified as flammable materials. OSHA's flammable liquids standard 29 CFR 1910.106 defines an aerosol as a material dispensed from its container as a mist, spray, or foam by a propellant under pressure. Employers must ensure aerosol cans are stored away from heat sources and open flames, and that employees understand the fire risk these products present.
When a dedicated inside storage room is not available, OSHA allows limited quantities of flammable liquids to be stored in approved flammable storage cabinets. These cabinets must meet specific construction standards and quantity limits - no more than 60 gallons of Class I or Class II liquids per cabinet. Materials should be kept away from ignition sources, exits, and high-traffic areas.
This 8-minute course provides general awareness of flammable and combustible material hazards. For employees who regularly handle, store, or transfer flammable liquids as part of their job duties, employers should supplement this awareness training with more comprehensive instruction covering their specific workplace hazards, emergency procedures, and applicable OSHA standards.
Employees should immediately eliminate ignition sources in the area, evacuate if the spill is large or if vapors are accumulating, and notify their supervisor. Small spills may be cleaned up using appropriate absorbent materials, but employees should never use water to clean up flammable liquid spills unless specifically trained for that material. All spill response activities should follow the employer's written emergency procedures.

Related Courses

This quick awareness course pairs well with Fire Extinguishers: Putting Out The Fire for teams that need both flammable materials awareness and hands-on fire response knowledge. Employers who want deeper coverage of flammable liquid regulations should also consider the more comprehensive Flammable Liquids Safety course, which covers OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.106 requirements in greater detail.

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

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