London Fire Brigade
reported that a fire broke out in a laboratory in a chemical factory on Cray
Avenue in Orpington.
Firefighters worked hard to contain the fire to the room where
the fire started and managed to prevent the fire from affecting any of the
flammable and combustible chemicals within the building. A temporary safety
cordon was set up as a precaution and 15 people evacuated before firefighters
arrived on the scene.
The Brigade’s fire investigators attended the incident. They
believe the fire was an accidental electrical
fire.
London
Fire Risk Assessments advice to clients: All Factories should have a Fire safety Risk Assessment for their premise by law! This all-important document is
even more essential if the Factory has flammable and combustible chemicals or
materials stored within. As in the case outlined above it may not be the
flammables that ignite and cause a Fire it could be a faulty electrical
appliance.
Always test your electrics – your premise should have a 5
year periodical certificate and your appliances should be PAT.
If you are not sure if your premise has an up to date Risk
Assessment then ask the question to the Responsible Person don’t leave it until
something goes wrong.
Contact London Fire Risk
Assessments on 01689 890879 for
friendly Fire Safety advice – its free!
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