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. 27: Understanding Flammable Liquids – It’s Not Just the Fire You See
Chemical Safety at Work - The Podcast
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Ep. 27: Understanding Flammable Liquids – It’s Not Just the Fire You See
Send us a text When it comes to Class 3 Flammable Liquids, it’s not the liquid itself that burns — it’s the vapours. And once they’re in the air, the risk multiplies. In this episode, Patrick Gee breaks down: Why flammable vapours pose the real danger Flash point, flashback, explosive range and auto-ignition The health risks of common flammable liquids like petrol, acetone, and benzene How vapour exposure can affect workers — and the environment What to look fo...
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...
