Fuel
Fuel found the construction industry many forms: petrol and paraf-
fin for portable generators and heaters; bottled gas for heating and solder-
ing.
If you observe hazardous situation work, first make the hazard safe,
using appropriate method, screen off, but only you can so
without putting yourself others risk, then report the situation your
safety representative supervisor. 1.
Definition
Fire chemical reaction which will
continue fuel, oxygen and heat are
present.9; all
three corners the triangle must present for fire burn.The legal responsibilities both employers and employees
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4. avoid over-enthusiasm and foolishness;
6. Most solvents are flammable.
Fire chemical reaction which will continue fuel, oxygen and heat are
present. not use alcohol drugs work;
8. stay alert and avoid fatigue;
7.
This often expressed means the fire triangle shown Fig. Rubbish also represents source fuel:
off-cuts wood, roofing felt, rags, empty solvent cans and discarded pack-
aging will all provide fuel for fire. take positive decision act and work safely. The work-
ing environment should kept clean placing rags metal bin with
a lid. work within your level competence;
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The fire triangle.
. behave appropriately and with care;
5.
Fire control
Oxygen Heat
Fuel
FIGURE 1. attend safety courses and read safety literature;
10.
To eliminate fuel source fire, all flammable liquids and gases
should stored correctly, usually outside locked store. eliminate fire one these components must removed. Combustible waste material should removed from the work site or
burned outside under controlled conditions competent person
