5 Major Causes of Industrial Fires and Explosions
From our friends at Nilfiskcfm 5 Major Causes of Industrial Fires and Explosions July 5, 2016 Industrial fires and explosions cost companies and governments billions of dollars every year, not to mention the loss of life, which can’t be described in monetary terms. According to the most recent fire statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): An average of 37,000 fires occur at industrial and manufacturing properties every year. These incidents result in: 18 civilian deaths, 279 civilian injuries, and $1 billion in direct property damage. These disasters happen for many reasons, often because managers and employees aren’t aware of the risks that surround them at work every day. Here are five of the most common causes of industrial fires and explosions. 1. Combustible dust Often overlooked, and highly deadly, combustible dust is a major cause of fire in food manufacturing , woodworking, chemical manufacturing, metalworking, pharmaceutica...
