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.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, 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.