1、Lessons Learned Entry: 0943Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 0943a71 Lesson Date: 2001-05-07a71 Submitting Organization: JSCa71 Submitted by: M. L. MurphySubject: Fire Hazards- Linseed Oil Description of Driving Event: An employee placed wadded paper towels soaked with linseed oil inside their vehicle
2、on the floorboard pending later disposal. The paper towels ignited and caused a fire in the vehicle. The fire was extinguished before any major damage. Further inspection of the area found wadded paper towels soaked with linseed oil that were disposed in a trash container. The trash container bag wa
3、s retrieved and the paper towels were disposed properly before a fire could ignite. The paper towels retrieved were extremely warm to the touch, indicating spontaneous combustion had already begun.Lesson(s) Learned: Spontaneous heating occurs when a self-ignition combustible reacts with sufficient o
4、xygen from the air. This reaction is known as auto-oxidation, and results in the rapid evolution of heat and may eventually cause ignition. The MSDS for linseed oil and the label information have explicit warnings about the possibility of spontaneous combustion.Recommendation(s): 1. Before using any
5、 material, read carefully all cautions and directions on product label before use. Since empty containers typically retain residue, follow all label warnings after container is empty.2. Read your materials safety data sheet and become familiar with its hazardous properties and countermeasures.3. Oil
6、y rags or waste and other oily materials can cause spontaneous combustion fires if not handled properly; therefore, immediately after use, and before disposal or storage, you can,a71 Store rags in a metal container with a tight fitting cover until disposal. Keep container away Provided by IHSNot for
7、 ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-from other flammable items, ORa71 Spread out all oily rags to dry by flattening them out to their full size in a well-ventilated place, ORa71 Hand wash them thoroughly with water and detergent and rinse (do not use washing m
8、achine which may trap vapors), ORa71 Immerse rags in water before disposal in a sealed waste container.Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s): N/AAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Disposala71 Fire Protectiona71 Ground Operationsa71 Hazardo
9、us/Toxic Waste/Materialsa71 Industrial Operationsa71 Packaging Handling Storagea71 Risk Management/Assessmenta71 Safety & Mission AssuranceAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2001-07-10a71 Approval Name: Eric Raynora71 Approval Organization: QSa71 Approval Phone Number: 202-358-4738Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
