fire hazards
Potential ignition dangers
Fire hazards are conditions or materials that increase the risk of fire starting or spreading.
The phrase typically appears in safety contexts: The inspector cited several fire hazards in the building.
Common fire hazards include faulty wiring, blocked exits, improperly stored flammables, and accumulated debris.
Something described as a fire hazard poses danger of ignition or rapid burning.
- matchesPairs that align
- keroseneFlammable petroleum distillate
- gasolineRefined petroleum vehicle fuel
- propaneFlammable hydrocarbon fuel
- heatwavesExtended periods of excessive warmth
dense vegetation · arson · alcohol · sawdust · dry leaves · lighters · welding equipment · faulty wiring · lightning strikes · plastic · static electricity · cooking oil · paper · chimney · droughts · wood · smoke detector · extension cords
- worksite hazardselectrocution, cave-in, falling objects, chemical exposure, asbestos
- hazardstoxin, contamination, poison, carcinogen, toxic fumes
- urban hazardspotholes, crime, traffic, accidents, sinkholes
- fire insurancesmoke damage, premiums, coverage limits, underwriting, policies
- Hazard Safetyhazardous materials, hazmat, dangerous goods, warning signs, safety signs
- tenementsapartment, railroad flat, railroad apartment, cold water flat, walk-ups
fire hazardsfire prevention
Stopping combustion before ignition
fire protection · fire protection systems · fireproof materials · fire retardants · fire safety equipment
fire hazardssafety features
Protective design elements
protective measures · safety compliance · risk mitigation · safety precautions