If your facility houses large amount of chemicals and hazardous liquids, you must consider getting fire storage cabinets; it is the first step to safety. The most common cause behind industrial fires is improper storage and handling of dangerous goods. A small naked flame may still be contained but if it comes in contact with any flammable or corrosives, or combustible liquids, the fire could take an ugly shape that might cause massive loss to lives and property. Yes, chemicals come in their own containers but that is not safe enough. They need to be stored in designated cabinets only that have been authorized by the respective fire protection authorities.
When you are buying a safety storage cabinet you need to take into consideration what kind of a chemical you are going to store in that- flammable liquids or corrosives, pesticides, combustibles or waste? There are cabinets specially made for flammables like ink or paints, corrosives, pesticides and so on. These come in different sizes to suit your storage needs. However it is to be kept in mind acids and corrosives require extra precautions.
A fire safety cabinet must always be purchased from certified dealers. It must be certified and must conform to the local and international fire safety standards. That is why buying from dealers like S.E.P.M.A.R. is a good idea. A reputable vendor specializing in industrial safety equipment will also help you choose the right kind of storage containers.
Look for quality construction; that is the first criteria to insist upon. Most safety cabinets are made from high quality stainless steel. But corrosives and some other substances need polyethylene cabinets because they eat right through the steel. You must also look for double-walled doors as well as sides, bottoms and tops. 3 point lock doors and vents with fire baffle and leak-proof seals are of course important too. Some cabinets come with legs- which are great if you have moisture on the floor or if they have to be placed near vents or outlets, these can be easily moved with a forklift.
Fire storage cabinets may apparently seem to be an extra expenditure, but it is imperative for the safety of not just you but your entire facility and products stored in it.
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