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Can I keep a full pallet of flammable liquid beside the production line?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; shipment and site specific assessment required

Applies to: Great Britain

The quantity and location need justification under the workplace DSEAR assessment. HSE guidance emphasises minimising quantities in working areas and controlling foreseeable incidents. A pallet’s load capacity does not answer whether that much material should be in the workroom.

What to check next

• Ask the dutyholder to approve the quantity and location.
• Use the site’s assessed storage and replenishment arrangements.

Sources

• HSE: flammable liquids in working areas

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