Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00420:reg:15:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00420
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 15 (pt 9/22)
Character Range: 209658–212788

maintaining appropriate fire protection systems
    * utilising separation distances (or barriers such as fire resistant screen walls)
    * ensuring ignition and heating sources are controlled within the storage and handling areas, for example, electrical equipment used in these areas is intrinsically safe
    * ensuring adequate ventilation and/or extraction is provided to avoid creation of a hazardous atmosphere or hazardous area
    * installation of explosion doors or vents if there is the potential that flammable gases
      or vapour could be formed or there is the potential to form combustible dusts
    * ensuring that the storage area is moisture free and protected from the elements
    * ensuring that measures are taken to protect light or temperature sensitive materials,
      for example, by installing temperature controls or protecting from direct sunlight.
Tanks to be used for storing or handling these hazardous chemicals should be designed
and operated to ensure that:
    * moisture cannot enter the tanks
    * valves and fittings are readily accessible, easily operated and operate as designed
    * if practicable, remote operation for primary shut off valves at the tank is provided.

FLAMMABLE SOLIDS (Class 4.1 dangerous goods)

Nitrocellulose film and other nitrocellulose products – handling and storage
Nitrocellulose film and product containing nitrocellulose can represent a significant explosion hazard if the risks are not properly controlled. Risks can be minimised by:
    * reducing the amount of material stored or handled in the work area at any one time
    * ensuring the storage and handling area is constructed from non-combustible materials
    * ensuring there is sufficient means of escape in the event of an emergency. For example, use of outward opening doors, and removing all non-essential furniture and equipment from the work area to allow unimpeded access to the emergency exit
    * eliminating all ignition sources, including
          + using intrinsically safe electrical wiring and equipment suitable for use
            in hazardous areas
          + guard or enclose heating elements and other electrical equipment to prevent
            ignition or decomposition of any nitrocellulose products
          + keeping the temperature of any surfaces and equipment (including enclosures)
            to a suitably safe temperature for the material being used
    * installation of an automatic sprinkler system
    * preventing the accumulations of excessive amounts of waste materials
    * displaying suitable signs warning of hazards and precautions (for example, "No smoking").

OXIDIZING AGENTS (Class 5.1 dangerous goods)
Oxidising substances are hazardous chemicals that are reactive and can support combustion.  They can react and are incompatible with a range of other substances including organic materials (wood, paper) and hydrocarbon solvents. You should always refer to the SDS to check for any incompatibilities with the materials you are using, storing or handling.

Unintended dangerous reactions of oxidising agents can be avoided by observing the