Question

select the choice that best completes the following statement.
chemical fires can be prevented by:
a) storing all chemicals together in dark and closed areas
b) draining chemicals in sinks or water drains
c) using non - sparking tools in explosive environments
d) wearing rubber sole shoes in chemical storage areas

Explanation:

• Option a: Storing all chemicals together can lead to reactions and fires. Chemicals should be stored properly according to their properties.
• Option b: Draining chemicals in sinks or water drains can cause pollution and may react with other substances in the drain system, but it's not directly related to preventing chemical fires.
• Option c: Using non - sparking tools in explosive environments is a valid fire prevention measure. Sparks can ignite flammable chemicals.
• Option d: Wearing rubber sole shoes in chemical storage areas is more about preventing static electricity build - up (if the shoes are antistatic) but is not as directly related to preventing fires as using non - sparking tools in explosive environments.

Answer:

C. Using non - sparking tools in explosive environments