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