Break the Triangle Before It Lights
Identify the highest-risk fire-triangle condition in a storage-adjacent work area.
Find the condition that completes heat plus fuel in normal air. Which region is the fire-triangle problem? Cardboard cartons stacked beside the portable heater Correct. Fuel is sitting next to a heat source while oxygen is already present. Break the triangle by separating the heater and combustibles. Clear exit door in the background This is actually a strength. Exit routes should remain visible and unobstructed so evacuation can happen if prevention fails. Metal shelving with closed supplies The shelf may need housekeeping, but it is not the strongest triangle because it is not paired with a clear ignition source. Open…
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