Oil rag should be placed in:

Oil rag should be placed in:

• A. Self closing metal containers
• B. Plastic bags
• C. Open bucket
• D. Cardboard box

Answer: (A)

Flammable oil-soaked rags must be stored in a self-closing metal container. The heat that can build up as oils oxidize inside a rag poses a fire risk, and a metal can with a tightly closing lid limits air exposure and contains any heat, greatly reducing the chance of ignition. Plastic bags trap heat and can deform or ignite; an open bucket provides lots of oxygen for a potential fire; a cardboard box is itself flammable and absorbs oil, creating additional fuel and a slick hazard. So, using a metal container with a self-closing lid is the safest choice for oily rag disposal.

Flammable oil-soaked rags must be stored in a self-closing metal container. The heat that can build up as oils oxidize inside a rag poses a fire risk, and a metal can with a tightly closing lid limits air exposure and contains any heat, greatly reducing the chance of ignition. Plastic bags trap heat and can deform or ignite; an open bucket provides lots of oxygen for a potential fire; a cardboard box is itself flammable and absorbs oil, creating additional fuel and a slick hazard. So, using a metal container with a self-closing lid is the safest choice for oily rag disposal.