To eliminate fuel source fire, all flammable liquids and gases
should stored correctly, usually outside locked store.
Definition
Fire chemical reaction which will
continue fuel, oxygen and heat are
present. not use alcohol drugs work;
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The fire triangle.
Fire control
Oxygen Heat
Fuel
FIGURE 1. Combustible waste material should removed from the work site or
burned outside under controlled conditions competent person.The legal responsibilities both employers and employees
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4.9; all
three corners the triangle must present for fire burn.
Fire chemical reaction which will continue fuel, oxygen and heat are
present. eliminate fire one these components must removed. attend safety courses and read safety literature;
10. avoid over-enthusiasm and foolishness;
6.
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.
Fuel
Fuel found the construction industry many forms: petrol and paraf-
fin for portable generators and heaters; bottled gas for heating and solder-
ing. 1. stay alert and avoid fatigue;
7.
. behave appropriately and with care;
5. The work-
ing environment should kept clean placing rags metal bin with
a lid. take positive decision act and work safely.
This often expressed means the fire triangle shown Fig. work within your level competence;
9. Most solvents are flammable. Rubbish also represents source fuel:
off-cuts wood, roofing felt, rags, empty solvent cans and discarded pack-
aging will all provide fuel for fire
