Aerosol Can Safety and Storage
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Talking points
- Aerosol cans are pressurized containers — they can rupture violently if exposed to heat, punctured, or crushed. Never store them above 120°F or in direct sunlight.
- Most aerosol propellants are flammable. Spraying near ignition sources — welding, grinding, open flame, electrical sparks — can cause a flash fire.
- Spray in well-ventilated areas. Aerosol products create fine mists that are easily inhaled and can reach deep into the lungs. Some spray paints contain isocyanates.
- Store aerosol cans in flammable storage cabinets if quantities exceed NFPA limits. Many sites treat them the same as flammable liquids for storage purposes.
- Dispose of empty aerosol cans properly. A can is not truly empty until the pressure is fully relieved. Punctured or leaking cans should be treated as hazardous waste.
Ask the crew
How many aerosol cans do we have on site right now — and are they stored away from heat sources?
Standards this talk is built on
A toolbox talk is a short safety briefing. It supports the training a standard requires; it does not replace it.
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