Flammable materials are easily ignited, causing fires.
They can take the form of solid, liquid or gas.
Common flammable materials found in workplaces include liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), paints, varnishes and lacquers.
If flammable materials are not managed properly, they pose serious fire risks.
Common flammable liquids are: gasoline, turpentine, acetone.
Flash Point The lowest temperature at which a liquid "burns".
At the flash point the liquid gives off enough vapour to form a flammable air-vapour mixture near its surface.
The two primary hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids are explosion and fire.
Flammable liquids are particularly hazardous due to their ability to produce vapors.