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CAUSES OF FIRE
Manufacturing Industry EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY All machinery and equipment should undergo regular maintenance, especially older equipment. The older machinery gets, the more suspectable to failure it will become worse yet, igniting a fire.
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND GASSES Flammable liquids and gasses will cause a fire risk when they contact a source of ignition. If a spark, cigarette, or any naked flames reach the gas or liquid, it will ignite and set the building on fire or, worse yet, explode and potentially destroy the premises.
HOT WORK Hot work is commonly associated with welding and torch-cutting equipment. However, it can also be burning, heating, and soldering appliances that pose a fire hazard. This is because of the sparks and molten material that will cause a huge issue if they contact flammable material.
KITCHEN AND BREAK ROOMS This is a risk that the majority of businesses will encounter. The staff has to be responsible for toasters, ovens, microwaves and other electrical appliances. These are a specific fire risk on their own and should never be left on while they are unattended overnight.
STOCK AND STORE ROOMS It is important to remember excess stock can quickly escalate a fire. If your stock is flammable, then a small fire will spread to other areas of the building before the fire brigade has a chance to get to the site.
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