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by intruders, disgruntled employees and
arsonites. This can be prevented by regular
inspection ,posting guards, installing fences and
other security measures.

(xi) Mechanical Sparks - Many fires originate due
to sparks from foreign metal in machines,
particularly in cotton meals, and in grinding and
crushing operations. This hazard can be reduced
by keeping the stock clean and by removing
any foreign material by magnetic or other
seperators.

(xii)Molten Substances - These are fires caused by
metal escaping from ruptured furnaces or spilled
during handling. These fires can be prevented by
proper material handling.

(xiii)Chemical Action - These are fires originating from
chemical processes getting out of control, chemicals
reacting with other materials and decomposition of
unstable chemicals. These fires can be prevented
by proper operation, instrumentation and control,
and by careful handling and storage.

(xiv) Static Sparks - Though static electricity is rarely

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