Send us a text Some chemicals don’t need a flame to catch fire — just exposure to air. In this episode, Patrick Gee unpacks the hidden dangers of Class 4.2 spontaneously combustible substances — and what it takes to store and handle them safely. You’ll learn: The difference between pyrophoric and self-heating substances How Packing Groups classify danger levels The strict cabinet requirements under AS/NZS 5026 What signage and ventilation systems are legally r...
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Send us a text Some chemicals don’t need a flame to catch fire — just exposure to air. In this episode, Patrick Gee unpacks the hidden dangers of Class 4.2 spontaneously combustible substances — and what it takes to store and handle them safely. You’ll learn: The difference between pyrophoric and self-heating substances How Packing Groups classify danger levels The strict cabinet requirements under AS/NZS 5026 What signage and ventilation systems are legally r...
Ep. 12: Hidden Hazards of ‘Empty’ Chemical Containers and Gas Cylinders
Chemical Safety at Work - The Podcast
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Ep. 12: Hidden Hazards of ‘Empty’ Chemical Containers and Gas Cylinders
Send us a textIn this episode of Chemical Safety at Work, hosts Mel and Pat dive into a counterintuitive but crucial topic—the dangers that linger in so-called “empty” chemical containers and gas cylinders. When chemicals are removed, is the risk gone too? Far from it. Mel and Pat uncover why these seemingly “empty” containers can still ignite fires, cause explosions, or release harmful vapours. They explore incidents where mishandling empty containers led to accidents and share pra...
Chemical Safety at Work - The Podcast
Send us a text Some chemicals don’t need a flame to catch fire — just exposure to air. In this episode, Patrick Gee unpacks the hidden dangers of Class 4.2 spontaneously combustible substances — and what it takes to store and handle them safely. You’ll learn: The difference between pyrophoric and self-heating substances How Packing Groups classify danger levels The strict cabinet requirements under AS/NZS 5026 What signage and ventilation systems are legally r...
