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Drum and tank repairs
13th May 1966, Page 74
13th May 1966
Page 74
Page 74, 13th May 1966
— Drum and tank repairs
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ANEW booklet called "Repair of drums and tanks—explosion and fire risk" outlines the dangers of repairing drums if the safety provisions laid down in the Factories Act are not observed and describes methods that can be applied to remove flammable substances.
The booklet, available from HM Stationery Office and booksellers, mentions the popular misconception that only volatile liquids are dangerous and emphasizes that explosions have occurred in vessels that have contained materials such as diesel and linseed oils. It is also pointed out that only half a fluid ounce of liquid is required to give sufficient vapour to form an explosive atmosphere in a 40-gal. drum.
Published by: Ministry of Labour, 8 St. James's Square, London, SW'.