A minor spark can bring significant loss if not taken care of. When it comes to industries, fire safety is a must as along with human lives, there are huge equipment and other investments that can cause you irrecoverable loss if a fire breaks out.
Some possible root causes of fire have been identified, taking precautionary measures of which, a fiery disaster can be avoided at your workplace. Let's see what those reasons are;
1. Electrical Faults
Defective and exposed wiring, overloaded sockets or plugs, and equipment that is old and malfunctioning, etc. are vulnerable to catch or start a fire and spread within in seconds to other combustible materials.
2. Human Error & Negligence
Industries often let go things considering it as a petty issue. Why wait until something turns ugly? Employees must follow established procedures and ensure everything is up to the code and make necessary amends wherever required. Good common sense, self-awareness, and close adherence to the policy must be strictly practiced.
3. Flammable liquids and gasses
A little spark is enough for flammable items to cause a massive explosion. All flammable items must be handled and preserved as per their norms. Exposure of any of it must be cleared immediately.
4. Equipment and machinery
Any hot equipment or standard machinery can become a fire hazard because of constant usage and load. Follow recommended cleaning and maintenance procedures, including lubrication, to avoid massive damage.
5. Arson
Last but not least, someone knowingly sets up a fire to gut everything down.
Establishing fire safety must be the top priority task for any industry. For complete fire safety equipment, safety signs, suits, training, and other accessories, reach out to the best manufacturer, dealer and distributors of personal protective equipment, ProtectorFiresafety India Pvt. Ltd. today!
