Problem 1: As a construction manager, you are expected to receive 100 one-gallon containers of WD-40 lubricating fluid in liquid form. What are fire protections and prevention plan to (1) properly store the product inside a warehouse, (2) later transfer the 100 gallons to two steel 55-gallon drums, and (3) identify the type of fire extinguisher that is required. Support each decision by citing the applicable OSHA regulation. First, start by locating the safety data sheet (SDS) for the product on the Internet and determining its flammability category using its flashpoint.
Problem 2: You have been tasked with providing consultations to a number of construction sites. Which specific fire extinguisher would you recommend for each of the following construction areas?
- Standard 80'x14' construction office trailer
- IT computer node room
- Forklift repair facility
- Storage room containing titanium metal plates
Problem 3: The construction superintendent has radioed you and requested that six (6) acetylene cylinders be transported to the other side of the construction site and hoisted onto the second-floor work area. Describe the precautions required for the transportation, hoisting, and storage of the six acetylene cylinders? Cite each applicable OSHA regulation.