Combustible scrap materials shall be removed from jobsites at intervals sufficient to prevent unnecessary fire potential.
Scrap or form lumber with protruding nails must be processed while being disassembled to eliminate the obvious hazard of the sharp nail points. Removal of the nail is desired, however, pounding the point back into the board or bending it over is acceptable when the lumber is to be disposed of shortly.
Garbage that might present a health hazard, such as decomposing food, acids, harmful dusts, etc. shall be kept in covered containers and disposed of at frequent intervals.
All flammable waste such as certain solvents, oily rags, etc. must be kept in fire resistive covered containers until removed and disposed of.
All materials classified as hazardous must be disposed of using approved methods described in the manufacturer’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) or other legally approved information.
All disposal of waste material and debris by burning shall comply with local fire regulations. Burning permits must be obtained where required. Changing wind conditions must be considered and action taken to prevent any uncontrolled burning. At least one person must be in the general area during the burn to monitor conditions until the fire is completely out.
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