Question 260Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is C) not allow oily rags to accumulate in the space. The reasoning behind this is that oily rags can be a major fire hazard in paint lockers due to the flammable nature of paints and solvents stored there. Allowing oily rags to accumulate increases the risk of spontaneous combustion, which could lead to an accidental fire. Proper housekeeping and regularly removing oily rags from the space is a simple yet effective precaution to reduce the possibility of such fires. The other options, while potentially useful, do not directly address the specific fire risk posed by oily rags in a paint locker. Labeling the fixed firefighting system, using metal shelves, or placing a portable extinguisher nearby are all good safety practices, but do not specifically target the oily rag hazard.