Oily Rags
Oily rags can release heat as they dry and if the heat is not released into the air, it builds up – this is why a pile of oily rags can be dangerous. As the rags dry, the heat gets trapped, builds up, and can cause a fire. This 1-page safety meeting topic, with 2 discussion questions, can be used to host a safety meeting or toolbox talk to review examples of flammable and combustible liquids, why and how oily rags can be a fire hazard, and how to handle oily rags safely.
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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic for construction workers, with two discussion questions, that reviews examples of flammable and combustible liquids, why and how oily rags can be a fire hazard, and how to handle oily rags safely.