Fire risk assessment – don’t get your fingers burnt
February 24th, 2009
Fire is the most destructive and costly cause of damage to buildings and other property. A fire represents probably the single most catastrophic event that any establishment is likely to experience, and in addition, carries with it risks to the safety, wellbeing and potentially, the lives of its occupants. Fire is often caused by momentary acts of carelessness or failure to take account of fairly obvious hazards.
What is fire?
Fire is a chemical reaction brought about by the combining of fuel (something to burn), oxygen and the application of sufficient heat to cause ignition. When heated, combustible materials give off flammable gases, if the temperature is high enough and a sufficient quantity of oxygen is present, ignition will occur.
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