Section 7: Preventive provisions

7. Preventive provisions (1) Storage facilities shall be equipped with— (a) warning signs using the Hazard Symbols in the Seventh Schedule supplemented by relevant Hazard Statements in the Eighth Schedule and Precautionary Statements in the Ninth Schedule; or (b) notice boards stating the hazards and giving sufficient information in case of emergency, for instance removal of cylinders under pressure. (2) The internal use of fork-lifts and other self-propelled vehicles shall be shown by warning signs. (3) Electrically powered equipment shall be preferred so as to prevent ignition and occurrence of exhaust-gases. (4) An inventory of the store shall be kept to show the actual kind and amount of dangerous chemicals at all times. (5) The amount of flammable or toxic substances may be restricted by the enforcing agencies according to specific regulation based on a risk assessment. (6) To prevent leakages during handling and the use of dangerous gases, fixed tube-installations shall be preferred to which any apparatus or device and pressure tanks, cylinders or bottles shall be connected. (7) Depending on the flammability and the ignition energy required and possibly other properties, an assessment shall be carried out evaluating if areas or enclosures shall be classified explosion zones and consequently spark free tools and protected equipment shall be used. (8) During the transport or pumping of flammable liquids and powders the occurrence and possible discharge of electrostatic charges shall be prevented through the use of conductive connections or earthing.