Storage, handling, process hazards, PPE and emergency procedures for 15 flammable liquids and gases commonly used as fuels, solvents and process feedstocks in Gujarat's manufacturing sector.
| 1 | Foam or dry powder extinguisher — do NOT use water jet |
| 2 | Shut off supply valve; earthing to eliminate static ignition |
| 3 | Contain spill with earthen bunds; do not allow to drain to stormwater |
| 4 | Vapour in confined space: ventilate before entry; LEL monitor mandatory |
| 1 | No naked flames or electrical switches in area |
| 2 | Foam or CO₂ extinguisher — NO water |
| 3 | Evacuate all non-essential personnel 100m radius |
| 4 | Earth bonding before pumping resumes |
| 5 | Emergency: CFRS notification; PESO for large storage incidents |
| 1 | CO₂ or dry powder extinguisher |
| 2 | Evacuate ignition sources; ventilate |
| 3 | If ingested/inhaled: immediate hospital — antidote ethanol/fomepizole |
| 4 | Spill: absorb with dry sand; no drains |
| 5 | Workers with skin contact: urine formate test |
| 1 | Alcohol-resistant foam or CO₂ for fire |
| 2 | Remove ignition sources; ventilate |
| 3 | Absorb spill with dry sand; no sewers |
| 4 | Inhalation: fresh air; medical if symptoms persist |
| 1 | CO₂ or dry powder for fire |
| 2 | Eliminate ignition sources; evacuate low areas (vapour sinks) |
| 3 | Absorb with dry sand; seal in containers |
| 4 | Ventilate thoroughly before re-entry |
| 1 | CO₂, foam, or dry powder for fire |
| 2 | Evacuate area; eliminate ignition sources |
| 3 | Absorb spill with dry sand; no drains |
| 4 | Inhalation: fresh air; prolonged exposure — liver function monitoring |
| 1 | Medical surveillance mandatory for any exposure |
| 2 | Evacuate; eliminate ignition sources |
| 3 | Spill: contain; vapour monitor before entry |
| 4 | Exposed workers: blood benzene + CBC monitoring |
| 5 | Report to DISH — Schedule chemical under OSH Code 2020 |
| 1 | CO₂ or foam for fire |
| 2 | Remove ignition sources; ventilate |
| 3 | Absorb spill with dry sand |
| 4 | Medical surveillance for chronic occupational exposure |
| 1 | CO₂ or dry powder for fire |
| 2 | Ventilate from top (hexane vapour sinks) |
| 3 | Absorb spill — no drains, sources of ignition |
| 4 | Neurological testing (nerve conduction) for chronically exposed workers |
| 1 | Do NOT extinguish acetylene fire unless source is safely shut off — re-ignition risk creates BLEVE |
| 2 | Cool cylinder with water if exposed to heat; remove to open area |
| 3 | Notify fire brigade immediately for cylinder fires |
| 4 | Evacuate 100m minimum for uncontrolled release |
| 1 | No ignition sources — do NOT switch on/off electrical equipment |
| 2 | Shut off cylinder valve; evacuate area |
| 3 | Water spray to cool cylinder if exposed to fire |
| 4 | BLEVE risk from fire on LPG vessel — evacuate 300m, call fire brigade |
| 5 | Ventilate enclosed area before re-entry with LEL monitor |
| 1 | Do not extinguish H₂ fire unless source shut off — explosion on re-ignition |
| 2 | Shut supply valve if safe |
| 3 | Ventilate from top; no water jet |
| 4 | PESO notification; evacuate 150m for large cylinder leak |
| 1 | Evacuate — formaldehyde vapour is a carcinogen and sensitiser |
| 2 | SCBA for spill response |
| 3 | Absorb spill with dry sand; neutralise with 10% ammonia solution |
| 4 | Skin/eye: flush 20 min water; hospitalise |
| 5 | Workers: annual biological monitoring (urine formic acid) |
| 1 | CO₂ or foam for fire |
| 2 | Evacuate spray area; ventilate |
| 3 | Absorb spill with dry sand; no sewers |
| 4 | SCBA for large spill response |
| 5 | Biological monitoring: mandelic acid in urine for exposed workers |
| 1 | Foam or CO₂ for fire — no water jet |
| 2 | Eliminate all ignition sources before entry |
| 3 | Earthing mandatory during pumping |
| 4 | Absorb spill with dry sand; no drains |
| 5 | Benzene monitoring for chronic exposure workers |