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Originating hazards How it can be reduced

Hot surfaces Safe design, by providing ample
The hazard from this source clearances, insulation and air
arises due to heat from boilers, circulation between hot surfaces
furnaces, electric lamps, and combustibles.
hot-process metal igniting
flammable liquids and ordinary
combustibles.

Burner flames Proper design, operation and
Improper use of portable maintenance.
torches, driers, portable
heating units and gas or oil
burner flames is a common
source of hazard.

Combustion sparks Use of well-designed equipment
Sparks and embers released and well enclosed combustion
from incinerators, foundry chambers with spark arresters
furnaces, various process reduce the hazard.
equipment, etc. pose fire hazard.

Spontaneous combustion Good housekeeping and proper

This hazard exists in oily waste process operation.

and rubbish, deposits in driers,

and industrial wastes.

Cutting and welding Use of the hot work permit system
Many fires are caused, during and other recognised precautions.
cutting and welding, by sparks
or molten metal falling on
combustible materials or by

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