incompatible waste types (e.g., oxidizers).

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Use of Color-Coded Containers:

• Red containers: For flammable liquids and solvents
• Yellow containers: For oily rags, combustible solids, and aerosols

Labeling of Containers:

• Mark containers with “FLAMMABLE WASTE” or “COMBUSTIBLE WASTE.”
• Include details such as:
  • Type of waste
  • Date of generation
  • Source location

4.3 Storage of Flammable and Combustible Waste

1. Storage Area Requirements:
   • Store flammable waste in designated areas equipped with ventilation and fire suppression systems.
   • Maintain a minimum distance of 10 meters between storage areas and ignition sources (e.g., electrical equipment, heaters).
   • Ensure secondary containment (e.g., spill trays) for liquid flammable waste to prevent leaks or spills.

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2. Safety Precautions:
   • Keep storage containers sealed and grounded to prevent static charge buildup.
   • Post “No Smoking” and “Flammable Waste Storage” warning signs in the area.
3. Inventory Management:
   • Record all stored flammable and combustible waste in the Waste Storage Log (Annexure 1).
   • Inspect storage containers weekly for leaks, damages, or pressure build-up.

4.4 Transportation of Flammable Waste

1. Internal Transport:
   • Transport flammable waste using grounded, spill-proof containers.
   • Use designated carts and ensure containers are sealed during transportation.

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2. External Transport:
   • Coordinate with licensed hazardous waste disposal vendors.
   • Ensure waste is transported in compliance with local hazardous waste transport regulations.
   • Obtain transportation manifests for each shipment.

4.5 Disposal of Flammable and Combustible Waste

1. Disposal Methods:
   • Dispose of flammable liquids and solvents through high-temperature incineration at authorized facilities.
   • Oily rags and combustible solids must be disposed of via thermal destruction.
   • Pressurized aerosols must be punctured in approved equipment before disposal to prevent explosions.

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2. Vendor Coordination:
   • Partner with authorized disposal vendors with proper licenses for hazardous and flammable waste management.
   • Obtain disposal certificates for compliance records.
3. Record-Keeping:
   • Document disposal activities, including waste type, quantity, disposal date, and vendor details, in the Flammable Waste Disposal Log (Annexure 2).

4.6 Emergency Spill and Fire Management

1. Spill Response:
   • Immediately isolate the spill area and use absorbent materials designed for flammable liquids.
   • Dispose of used absorbents as hazardous waste.
   • Report the incident to the Safety Officer and document in the Spill Incident Log.

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2. Fire Management:
   • Activate fire alarms and evacuate the area.
   • Use Class B fire extinguishers (foam or CO2) to suppress flammable liquid fires.
   • Notify the emergency response team for further assistance.

5) Abbreviations, if any

• PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
• MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet

6) Documents, if any

• Flammable Waste Storage Log
• Flammable Waste Disposal Log
• Spill Incident Log
• Vendor Certificates

7) Reference, if any

• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations Standard (29 CFR 1910.120)
• EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• NFPA 30: Flammable Liquids Code

8) SOP Version

Version: 1.0

Annexure

Template 1: Flammable Waste Storage Log

 
 
 
Date
 
Waste Type
 
Quantity (Liters/Kg)
 
Storage Location
 
Handled By
 
 
 
DD/MM/YYYY
 
Solvent Waste
 
50 Liters
 
Flammable Waste Room
 
John Doe
 
 
 

Template 2: Flammable Waste Disposal Log

 
 
 
Date
 
Waste Type
 
Quantity
 
Disposal Method
 
Vendor Name
 
Certificate Number
 
 
 
DD/MM/YYYY
 
Oily Rags
 
20 Kg
 
Incineration
 
XYZ Waste Management
 
CERT-001