Section 408.14561. Magnesium generally.


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  • (1) Accumulations of magnesium dust on floors, ledges, and beams shall be avoided.

    (2)   Magnesium chips, shavings, and flash shall be cleaned  up  and disposed of daily or when they constitute a fire hazard. Storage of chips and shavings shall be in covered metal drums.

    (3)    Smoking, flames, and sparks shall not be allowed where magnesium dust, chips, or shavings are present.

    (4)      Powdered graphite or  dry  powdered  extinguishing  agents  made specially for magnesium fires shall be used to extinguish a magnesium fire and be available in the work area. Water or other extinguishing agents shall not be provided or used.

History: 1979 AC.