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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 455

19 March 2015

Aerosol Cans

Please see enclosed safety alert regarding a fire caused by an aerosol can that was shared with us by Gilbarco
Veeder-Root.

This highlights the need to always be vigilant on the forecourt, and ensure your housekeeping is maintained and
that you have a sufficient buffer between you and the barriers so that materials cannot fall/roll out of the working
area.

Always check you have a COSHH assessment for any chemical you are using, this includes paint, solvents,
cleaning chemicals or aerosols. If you don’t have an appropriate COSHH assessment contact your line manager
immediately.

Always read the labels on any cans or tins and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If an aerosol can has
become damaged, do not attempt to repair it or improvise a nozzle; aerosol cans are pressurised and can kill if
they are tampered with.

See details of a fatal aerosol accident in our bulletin 049 - http://xmostrata.com/correct-use-and-storage-of-
aerosol-containers/

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Ultimately, your safety is in your hands – but we will do all we can to keep you well informed!