Could Cause a Fire Hazard?
Any Actions, Materials, or Conditions That Might Increase the Size or Severity of a Fire or That Might Cause a Fire to Start Are Called Fire Hazards. the...
Any actions, materials, or conditions that might increase the size or severity of a fire or that might cause a fire to start are called fire hazards. The hazard might be a fuel that is easy to ignite or a heat source like a defective appliance.
What can cause fire hazard?
1. Common fire related hazards
- electricity – neglect or misuse of wiring can lead to short circuits.
- rubbish and waste material – fire is likely to spread through accumulated waste.
- smoking – carelessly discarded cigarette butts or lit matches are one of the major causes of fire.
What are examples of fire hazards?
Common Fire Hazards
- Arson.
- Cooking.
- Smoking materials.
- Open flame (i.e., candles/incense)
- Electrical (wiring, appliances and equipment) hazards.
- Residential furnishings.
- Accumulation of combustible materials.
- Improper handling and storage of combustible/flammable liquids.
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