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Topics: Fire and Explosion

Introduction:

Each year many people suffer burns caused by the uncontrolled ignition of the flammable chemicals and other materials they work with. Work with flammable substances is hazardous because of the risk of fire and explosion.
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Key Issues:

  • Causes

    For a fire to start or an explosion to occur, fuel (ie a flammable substance), air and a source of ignition are all needed. Controlling or eliminating these can prevent fires.

    The wide variety of flammable substances found in the workplace range from the obvious – eg heating fuel, petrol, paint thinners and welding gases, to the less obvious – packaging materials, dusts from wood, flour and sugar are a few examples.

  • Further Information

    For more detailed information and guidance on all the areas covered here please visit the HSE(GB) website.

    Fireworks

    The resources for this topic contain useful guidance on conducting a firework display.

Key Legislation

Information to follow

Please note that these links are to the original legislation on the OPSI website, visitors should verify for themselves whether legislation is in force or whether it has been amended or repealed by subsequent legislation.