Monday, 7 March 2016

Sources of Ignition that may lead to a Fire in the Workplace

The Sources of information that may lead to a fire in the workplace could be:

Hot work – Welding, cutting of metals using Oxygen-Acetylene/LPG gases etc.,

Electricity – Overheating (Under-rated cables or overloaded circuits/sockets), Arcing

Smoking – Smoking in prohibited areas, smokers material (Un-extinguished left over)



Static electricity
– Fuel transfer (accelerated flow rate, usage of insulated material, no earth bonding)

Friction – Inadequate lubrication of machinery

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