Ep.30: Spontaneously Combustible Substances: The Fire Risk You Didn't See Coming
Update: 2025-08-05
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Some chemicals don’t need a flame to catch fire — just exposure to air.
In this episode, Patrick Gee unpacks the hidden dangers of Class 4.2 spontaneously combustible substances — and what it takes to store and handle them safely.
You’ll learn:
- The difference between pyrophoric and self-heating substances
- How Packing Groups classify danger levels
- The strict cabinet requirements under AS/NZS 5026
- What signage and ventilation systems are legally required
- Why training and risk assessments are non-negotiable
Whether it’s white phosphorus or aluminium alkyls, this episode breaks down how to control one of the most underestimated fire risks in the workplace.
🎧 Subscribe now to keep your dangerous goods knowledge sharp and your team safe.
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