ABSTRACT
Safety includes knowing what is dangerous and how to avoid the careless actions and inactions that make the area unsafe. Some examples of possible hazards that may cause explosions include
Improperly grounded electrical equipment or wiring
Fires from defective batteries
Defective ventilation systems that cause a backup of hazardous fumes
Improperly stored fuel or other combustible substances
Poorly maintained hoses, pipes or pipelines that leak or spray fuel
Improper use of welding devices or torches near combustible substances
Corrosion of electrical equipment
Failed equipment
Failure to follow proper procedures for maintaining or cleaning the equipment
Human error, for example, cutting into an operating pipeline with a torch
Failure of a flange gasket or pump seal
Failure to adhere to the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and other safety procedures
