Welding is performed in almost every
workplace daily. Either performed during production or by maintenance. Many
times this task is overlooked as a hazard. Here is a recent incident highlight the
hazards associated with welding.
An apparent accidental fire from welding brought 11 fire agencies out to (aluminium
foundry) on Sunday night.
The local County Sheriff's Office said they assisted 11 fire agencies with a
building fire at (company name omitted) foundry on Sunday just before 9:30 p.m.
All employees safely evacuated with no reported injuries and
"initial concerns for chemical exposure were put to rest," deputies
said.
Some nearby residents self evacuated during the fire response though no
formal evacuation order was issued.
Initial reports suggest the fire happened accidentally due to welding.
We are thankful that no workers nor fire department
personnel were injured in this fire. Though the news media did not state what combustible
was on fire. We hope the readers will look at their workplaces and ask if
welding is being performed can a fire occur from a misplace spark?
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