| Document ID (ISN) | 108617 |
| CIS number |
08-1124 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0120-5684 - Protección y seguridad |
| Year |
2008 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Title |
Storage of dangerous chemicals and wastes |
| Original title |
Almacenamiento de sustancias químicas y residuos peligrosos [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan.-Feb. 2008, Vol.54, No.317, p.72-81. Illus. 34 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article describes the mandatory and recommended measures aimed at ensuring the safe storage of dangerous chemicals and wastes in Colombia, together with the legal responsibilities of warehouse operators. Topics addressed: warehouse location; layout of the premises; fire-resisting walls; fire doors; emergency exits; floors; systems for collecting polluted water; confinement; roofs; ventilation; electrical equipment; lighting; heating; lightning protection; open air storage; signaling. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous substances; storage; responsibilities; chemical products; premises |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
lightning protection; safe layout; Colombia; legal aspects; flooring; plant safety and health organization; fire resisting walls; fire doors; emergency exits; neighbourhood protection; hazard identification; drainage |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Colombia |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Storage and warehousing
|
