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Laboratory Refrigerator Explosions – Electrical Classification — Process Safety Beacon, November 2008
Laboratory Refrigerator Explosions – Electrical Classification — Process Safety Beacon, November 2008
- CCPS
- Digest
- Process Safety Beacon November 2008
- Electrical SafetyExplosionHazardous Substances
- Electrical safetyExplosionHazardous substances
- Inspection and maintenance
- Ignition source controlPreventive maintenance
- Laboratory
Summary
This bulletin describes explosions damaging two laboratories where flammable materials were improperly stored in household refrigerators. It explains how accumulated vapours can be ignited by internal electrical components, and emphasises hazardous-area electrical classification, suitable sample storage, appropriate portable equipment and inspection and maintenance of electrical installations.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Laboratory.
Summary
Beacon on laboratory refrigerator explosions and the importance of electrical area classification for storing flammable materials.
Process Safety Beacon November 2008. Themes: electrical safety, explosion, hazardous substances.