How to reduce the risk of flammable liquids in the workplace

Quantifying Severity Of The Outcome - S

S

Extent Of Consequences

Examples

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Minor

Minor loss of containment Dealt with by site personnel No harm to personnel No environmental damage

2

Medium

Loss of containment Minor Fire

No structural damage No harm to personnel No long term environmental damage

3

Major

Major loss of containment Fire Some structural damage Minor injuries or personnel affected by fumes Some environmental damage

Total loss of containment Major Fire Major structural damage Injuries / harm to personnel requiring hospitalisation > 24 hours Death Impact largely con ned to the premises

4

Catastrophic

Signi cant impact beyond the boundaries of the premises

5

Catastrophic External

How to Reduce the Risk of Flammable Liquids in the Workplace

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