Fire
Fire can be defined as a product of an exothermic response that produces light and heat. It also gives off smoke because of combustion.
To make a fire, there must be:
- Oxygen
- Fuel
- Heat
- Chemical oxidation
Fire Triangle
It comprises of the following elements that are needed to ignite the fire.
- Heat: Ignites fire and keeps it ablaze.
- Fuel: This is the component that burns.
- Oxygen: Supports combustions.
For there to be fire, all the elements ought to be present. When it comes to extinguishing a fire, one or all the elements need to be disposed of for the fire to die down. Hence, you must understand this fire triangle before conducting a risk review.
Heat
Sources include:
- Naked flame.
- Hot processes and surfaces, lighting.
- Defective electrical gear.
- Friction.
- Smoke supplies like a discarded cigarette and matches ends.
- Excessively heated electrical equipment.
Fuel
Sources include:
- Waste product
- Plastic
- Types and Rubber
- Flammable gases
- Flammable liquids
- Card and Paper
- Chemical
Oxygen
Sources Include:
- Surrounding air
- Pyrotechnic
- Oxidizing chemicals
- Oxygen supplies