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and gas or oil burner flames. This hazard can be
prevented by proper design, operation and
maintenance.

(vii)Combustion sparks - This hazard is caused by
sparks or embers released from incinerators,
foundry furnaces, various process equipment, etc.
This can be reduced by using well designed
equipments, well enclosed combustion chambers
with spark arrestors.

(viii) Spontaneous Combustion - This hazard exists in
oily waste and rubbish, deposits in driers, and
industrial wastes. This can be prevented by good
housekeeping and proper process operation.

(ix) Cutting and Welding - This fire is caused during
cutting and welding by sparks or molten metal falling
on combustible materials or by directly igniting from
the blow pipe. Fires also arise from faulty or poorly
maintained fittings on gas cylinders or incorrectly
connected electric welding equipment. This hazard
can be prevented by use of the hot work permit
system and other recognized precautions.

(x) Incendiarism - These are the fires maliciously set

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