Common Causes of Fire
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Common Causes of Fire

Here are the most common causes of fire in the workplace:
- Faulty electrical appliances or wiring
- Portable heaters
- Cooking: fat fryers, microwaves and toasters
- Arson
- Accumulation of combustible materials e.g. paper, waste
- Flammable materials
Safety tip
Smoke detectors should be checked regularly to ensure the batteries are not flat.