Are you looking for the best flammable storage cabinets Australia has to offer? At Spill Station, we provide a range of storage cabinets that meet all of the necessary Australian standards and requirements relating to the storage of flammable (Class 3) substances. Whatever your industry and whatever the flammable liquids you need to store, we have the equipment you need to handle the job safely and effectively.
Our flammable liquid cabinets are built to Australian standards and are suitable for storing all flammable liquids of all sorts, including paints, petrol, fuel, diesel, varnish, solvents, kerosene and methanol. They were developed for use in industrial environments like factories, warehouses, workshops, loading docks, processing plants and anywhere else that requires the safe storage of flammable substances. Our storage cabinets are available in various sizes from 30 litres (the perfect option for placement on or under workbenches) up to 350 litres - so whatever your requirements, we have the right storage cabinet for the job.
Our storage cabinets are made from double-skinned 1 mm zinc-coated steel and have a flawless powder coated finish for extra durability. Just some of the impressive features of our storage cabinets include:
The recessed lockable handles reduce the chance of damage to safety cabinets during transportation. The grit-grip handles reduce slippage and ensure that the cabinets are easy to open. The soft-close three-point latching mechanism is hidden in the easy to access panel and allows for increased internal safety in the cabinet.
All of our flammable liquid storage cabinets come fitted with a grounding point and ground wire with clamp is available to prevent static as an ignition source. The flawless powder-coated finish inside and out adds to the corrosion resistance, and last but not least, the steel body and doors of the cabinets are durable and more effective than ever at containing flammable liquids.
Storing flammable liquids can be risky if the liquids aren’t stored correctly. Improper storage of flammable liquids can result in injury, environmental damage and hefty fines or non-payment of insurance claims.. Because of this, it is essential that you store your flammable liquids in cabinets that meet Australian standards and effectively contain flammable liquids of all sorts.
The new Australian Standard for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids, AS1940-2017 has been published after more than two years in review. The 180-page document covers significant changes related to spill control - and our team is fully versed and compliant with all of the latest changes.
Our flammable liquid storage cabinets will help you to prevent spills, reduce workplace injury, minimise risk and meet all required compliance. If you have any questions about our flammable liquid storage cabinets, check out our FAQs below and don’t hesitate to contact us if you don’t see the answer you need below.
Need other spill safety equipment? We also provide a range of other products including spill kits, industrial absorbents and storage equipment. We also offer scheduled equipment maintenance.
Before you purchase your flammable liquid storage cabinet, you need to think about how many litres of liquid you need to store, how many cabinets you may require and where your cabinet will be located. If you need a hand choosing the best cabinet for your needs, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Flammable liquids include kerosene, acetone, diesel, petrol, ethanol, methylated spirit and paint thinners. Our storage cabinets are designed to contain these flammable liquids safely and effectively so that you can keep your workplace, your employees and the environment safe and meet all necessary compliance.
Flammable liquids can be very dangerous if they are not stored correctly. Even tiny amounts of flammable liquid vapours can ignite and harm workers or cause damage, and flammable liquids that are stored incorrectly can explode. This is why it is so important that your flammable liquids are stored correctly.
Flammable liquid storage cabinets can contain all Class 3 flammable goods, including petrol, methylated spirits, acetone, aerosols and paint thinners, as well as flammable alcohol-based hand sanitisers. Our high-quality, Australian-made cabinets are designed for storing all of the above liquids safely and can be used in all sorts of industrial environments, including factories, warehouses, workshops, loading docks and processing plants.
Your storage cabinet should be kept indoors, on solid and level ground, on the bottom floor of your building. Your cabinets should be kept at least 3 metres away from thermal, electrical, mechanical and chemical ignition sources.
Yes, you can be fined for improper storage of flammable liquids. The WHS regulations cover hazardous chemicals (including Class 3) and Australian standard AS 1940:2017 sets out the requirements for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids. Having an effective flammable liquid storage cabinet is essential to meet compliance, and you also need to position and maintain your cabinet in the correct way. If you fail to comply with Australian rules and regulations, it can result in injury to workers, damage to the environment and significant fines.
Your flammable liquid storage cabinet should have a full compliance inspection at least annually to a thorough AS1940 inspection checklist, to ensure that it is well-maintained and meets all compliance requirements. If you have any questions about what you need to look out for or what should be included in your inspection checklist, please contact us.
You should never install cabinets that are used to contain class 3 flammable liquids within 3 metres of an ignition source - and this includes power points and electrical outlets. Sockets and outlets can overheat and spark when they are overloaded or faulty, and this can cause the flammable vapours emitted from cabinets to ignite. Always make sure that your flammable cabinets are at least 3 metres away from all potential ignition sources.
Yes, there are. Larger volumes of flammable liquids come with greater risk, so there are additional safety requirements for cabinets that are larger than 250 litres. These cabinets should never be located inside public buildings, they should never be standing more than 2 metres above floor level, and they should never be placed against a wall that is common with another room unless the wall is made of concrete or masonry.
Yes, your flammable liquid cabinets are required to have the following signage accordion to Australian Standard 1940:2017:
Your cabinets need to be installed in an area that has sufficient lighting so that you can see the signage. The signage for class 3 liquids must also be visible at all times, even when the cabinet doors are shut. You also need to remember to maintain your safety signage and replace any missing signs, to ensure you remain compliant with Australian WHS regulations.
If your employees are at risk of skin or eye injury from the liquids stored in your flammable cabinet, you need to have first aid equipment on hand according to the requirements set out in AS 1940:2017 – The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids, AS 4775:2007 — Emergency eyewash and shower equipment and the Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace. To determine whether an eyewash station/safety shower is necessary, you need to conduct a risk assessment on the chemicals you are using, and determine whether or not the chemicals put peoples’ eyes or skin at risk.
No - you should never load the cabinet past the capacity marked on the front of the cabinet. In order to meet Australian Safety Standards and ensure compliance, you should never overload cabinets - because this will mean that the spill sump can no longer efficiently contain leaks or spills. The maximum capacity for your cabinet is marked on the front of the cabinet - do not exceed it.
If you have any other questions about our flammable liquid storage cabinets, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We offer an extensive range of spill storage and containment solutions that will keep your workplace safe and compliant. We provide the best flammable storage cabinets Australia has to offer, and we’re always here to help if you have any questions.
If you are storing certain flammable liquids or materials, a flammable cabinet is a requirement for complying with Australian Standards. These cabinets protect flammable substances for a certain amount of time during fire conditions. In addition, these cabinets keep both workers and your facility safe from flammable accidents.
One of the most important reasons to have a flammable storage cabinet is that many chemicals can cause explosions in scenarios such as fire or other accidents, where the flammable substances are exposed to high heat. In these circumstances, a flammable liquid storage cabinet can keep you and your workers safe and minimise the damage of any possible explosions.
The answer is no. This is because flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel, acetone and paints are volatile substances that can easily be ignited. Thus, flammable liquids must be treated with care. To put further combustibles near them is to invite risk. Storing combustibles should be done with care and not put in a flammable liquid cabinet, instead going in a filing cabinet or a dedicated PPE cabinet.
To make sure this doesn’t happen, do not put paperwork, cleaning rags, dustpans, paintbrushes, uniforms, PPR or packaging on or near the flammable liquid cabinet.
According to the Australian standards (AS1940:2017, section 4.9.4), you need to control the risk measures within the cabinet correctly, and this means having cabinet doors that are not just self-closing, they also need to be close-fitting and held shut by catches at two or more points. This is a control measure to help provide a range of safety benefits that include protection from incompatible substances, reducing the risk of spills or leaks, a fire barrier and flammable vapour containment.
It’s important to make sure that your flammable cabinet is placed well, and in compliance with Australian standards, with this in mind, here is what to keep in mind:
If you need more information about flammable cabinets, feel free to contact Spill Station anytime, after all, we are the home of the best flammable storage cabinets in Australia.
