FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT IN CONSTRUCTION - IDENTIFY SOURCES OF FUEL

 


FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT IN

 CONSTRUCTION - IDENTIFY 

SOURCES OF FUEL


FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT IN CONSTRUCTION


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In many countries, the regulation requires a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment to be carried out by a accountable person.

 

The below basic principles are relevant to fire risk assessment in all circumstances. However, note that there will be different things to consider for new builds compared with the renovation of an existing building.

For a newly build, the assessment will include its location and proximity to other buildings, the type of construction materials and methods.

 

When identifying potential fire hazards, as well as looking at hazards on site, try to identify hazards on adjacent properties; for example, whether a neighboring property has flammable materials stored adjacent to the shared boundary.

 

We all know, for a fire to start, the below three things are needed

ü  heat (a source of ignition);

ü  fuel; and

ü  oxygen.

 

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If any one of these is missing a fire cannot start. Taking measures to prevent these three coming together will therefore reduce the chances of a fire occurring.

 

The below points will help & advise on how to identify potential fuel sources, the materials that might fuel a fire, and the oxygen supplies which will help it burn.

 

Identification of sources of fuel

 

Everything that burns is fuel for a fire. We are using many materials that can burn are used during construction work. Dropping the quantity of material on site, and therefore the level of fire loading, reduces the probabilities of fire occurring and limits the extent of any fire. Double ensure that sources of fuel that may accelerate a fire, or that may create explosive atmospheres, are secured in well ventilated spaces as far away as feasible from sources of ignition.

 

Always look for the things that will burn and are in enough quantity to provide fuel for a fire or cause it to spread to another fuel source. Some of the fuels most commonly found on construction site include:

 

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Ø  Components of the structure itself or materials being stored to be used to form part of the structure, such as some composite panels, insulation, PVC and timber;

Ø  Rubbish;

Ø  Flammable liquids, such as paints and varnishes;

Ø  Protective coverings;

Ø  Scaffold sheeting;

Ø  Volatile flammable materials, such as paints, thinners;

Ø  Fuel for plant and portable equipment; modern batteries or sources of hydrogen (fuel);

Ø  Gas cylinders containing flammable gases, such as those used in bitumen boilers and heaters;

Ø  Acetylene;

Ø  Packaging materials;

Ø  Petrol disc cutters and other portable equipment; and

Ø  Fall-arrest bags.


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