Tower_Fire_incident_Report

#Tower_Fire_incident_Report
A senior hazard of welding is fire. Numerous towers have been damaged or destroyed. While contractors were welding on a 520’ multi-carrier tower in Naples Florida during July of 2004, a resulting fire at a lower level caused the legs to buckle, collapsing the structure, just moments after three welders climbed down the tower

#Main_Reason
1.used high heat welding.
2.(Working without Full Safety Rules and instructions )

#Learn
1.Selecting a qualified contractor to perform this work is extremely important.

2.It's imperative to ensure that the contractor has fully trained certified welders.

3.Use low heat welding” to reduce the risks.

4.The proper types of fire extinguishers should be available for each type of fire that may result; a fire plan and assignment of tasks should also be included during on-site safety meetings.

5. An extensive fire safety check should always be performed as the site conditions change as the elevation of the welding increases.

Link
http://wirelessestimator.com/content/industryinfo/303

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