HAZARDS
A hazard is something that poses danger, peril, risk, or difficulty. On the
golf course a lake can be a hazard. A wet floor can be a slipping hazard.
This module covers three other types of hazards: common fire hazards,
special fire hazards, and hazardous materials. Part of this module covers
fire hazards and part hazardous materials.
The term fire hazard is used by both fire professionals and the lay public.
What does it mean? Any actions, materials, or conditions that might
increase the size or severity of a fire or that might cause a fire to start are
called fire hazards. The hazard might be a fuel that is easy to ignite or a
heat source like a defective appliance. The hazard could be an action like
thawing a pipe with a torch or an omission like failing to have a wood
stove chimney cleaned.
Common fire hazards are found in most occupancies and are not
associated with any special occupancy. Smoking, trash, electrical
appliances, storage, and heating are common to most occupancy types.
However, smoke-free workplaces are making smoking a less common
problem. Special fire hazards are linked to some specific process or
activity in particular occupancies. Chemicals, spray painting, welding,
combustible dusts, and flammable liquids are examples of special fire
hazards.
The first part of the module starts with ignition sources, covers the heat
hazards, and finishes with the fuel hazards. The handling and storage of
combustibles and use or misuse of ignition sources create a nearly infinite
variety of hazardous conditions. The inspector is responsible for
recognizing those conditions and taking proper action.
IGNITION SOURCE--ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Electrical problems are a major cause of fires. Electrical service is present
in almost all structures. By observing a common toaster, you can see
easily that there is plenty of energy available to cause a fire. However, if
properly designed, installed, and maintained, electrical systems are both
convenient and safe; otherwise they may be responsible for both fire and
injury. When an electric circuit carrying current is interrupted
intentionally or unintentionally, arcing or heating is produced. Fire
protection standards attempt to prevent arcing and heating, and accidental
contact which may cause electric shock.
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HAZARDS
A hazard is something that poses danger, peril, risk, or difficulty. On the
golf course a lake can be a hazard. A wet floor can be a slipping hazard.
This module covers three other types of hazards: common fire hazards,
special fire hazards, and hazardous materials. Part of this module covers
fire hazards and part hazardous materials.
The term fire hazard is used by both fire professionals and the lay public.
What does it mean? Any actions, materials, or conditions that might
increase the size or severity of a fire or that might cause a fire to start are
called fire hazards. The hazard might be a fuel that is easy to ignite or a
heat source like a defective appliance. The hazard could be an action like
thawing a pipe with a torch or an omission like failing to have a wood
stove chimney cleaned.
Common fire hazards are found in most occupancies and are not
associated with any special occupancy. Smoking, trash, electrical
appliances, storage, and heating are common to most occupancy types.
However, smoke-free workplaces are making smoking a less common
problem. Special fire hazards are linked to some specific process or
activity in particular occupancies. Chemicals, spray painting, welding,
combustible dusts, and flammable liquids are examples of special fire
hazards.
The first part of the module starts with ignition sources, covers the heat
hazards, and finishes with the fuel hazards. The handling and storage of
combustibles and use or misuse of ignition sources create a nearly infinite
variety of hazardous conditions. The inspector is responsible for
recognizing those conditions and taking proper action.
IGNITION SOURCE--ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Electrical problems are a major cause of fires. Electrical service is present
in almost all structures. By observing a common toaster, you can see
easily that there is plenty of energy available to cause a fire. However, if
properly designed, installed, and maintained, electrical systems are both
convenient and safe; otherwise they may be responsible for both fire and
injury. When an electric circuit carrying current is interrupted
intentionally or unintentionally, arcing or heating is produced. Fire
protection standards attempt to prevent arcing and heating, and accidental
contact which may cause electric shock.
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