Open Flames
- negligence in conducting hot work, such as welding, cutting or grinding;
- improper use of candles;
- improper handling of flammable or combustible liquids or flammable gases in near-to-potential ignition sources; and
- matches and cigarettes that are improperly disposed of, or left unattended near combustibles.
Electrical
- damaged electrical conductors, plug wires or extension cords;
- use of faulty, modified or unapproved electrical equipment;
- insufficient space or clearance between electrical heating equipment and combustibles;
- short or overloaded circuits;
- loose electrical connections; and lighting.
Cooking
- deep frying in pots or pans on stove tops;
- unattended cooking appliances; and
- combustibles located dangerously close to cooking equipment.
Spontaneous Ignition and the Ignition of Waste Materials
- improper disposal of materials susceptible to spontaneous combustion, such as oily rags from wood finishing or polishing;
- accumulation of organic materials, such as green hay, grain or woodchips; and
- accumulation of waste combustible materials near potential sources of ignition.
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