Construction Fire Risks

Do You Need a Fire Risk Assessment?

A fire risk assessment places the emphasis on preventing fires and reducing risk, and fire certificates are no longer mandatory. The five steps to decreasing fire hazards and reducing risk are [...]

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Fire Hazards And Fire Prevention Strategies

Copiers, coffee makers and hot plates and other heat producing equipment and electrical appliances are frequently overlooked as possible fire hazards. You should disconnect electrical equipment and call maintenance personnel if it breaks down or gives off an odd smell. Extension cords are also fire hazards: keep them clear of doorways and other areas where they can be stepped on or chafed, and never plug one extension cord into another.

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