Flre HAZARDS Assessment And Control

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FlRE HAZARDS ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL Fire is caused by the interaction of three elements, known as the fire triangle: heat, fuel and oxygen. The fire triangle is fundamental to understanding the prevention, control and extinction of fire. Fire spreads by means of direct burning, heat radiation, conduction and convection. Fires are classified into five categories based on the fuel type. This classification is fundamental to identifying the means by which each type of fire may be extinguished. Fire prevention is based on controlling the use and storage of combustible materials, particularly those which are flammable, and on minimizing the risk associated with potential sources of ignition. This is mainly through safe working practices and