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On May 27, 1987, an estimated 8 to 10 gallons of flammable liquid was spilled in an automotive paint distribution center in Dayton, Ohio. Apparently, sparks from an electric lift truck ignited the material, and the roof began collapsing within 15 minutes of the ignition. The fire eventually consumed approximately 1.5 million gallons of automotive paints and related flammable liquids. Despite attempted manual suppression, and sprinkler system operation, the entire warehouse was destroyed and the total cost, including debris removal reached $49 million (nearly $100 million in today’s dollars).
NFPA members can read the investigation report for free.
Powered lift trucks present a significant fire risk to any facility in which they operate. A powered lift truck is a package that combines heat sources and combustible materials together in close quarters. History shows that it does not take much to bring the heat sources and combustible materials together, leading to a costly fire that is disruptive to operations and puts
personnel at risk of injury. Learn and follow 6 tactics to greatly reduce the chance of a fire starting in your powered lift trucks here: http://www.hgi-fire.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Six-Ways-to-Prevent-Lift-Truck-Fires3.pdf.
Posted by: Harrington Group, Inc. | 05/29/2012 at 09:48 AM
lift trucks present a significant fire risk to any facility in which they operate. A powered lift truck is a package that combines heat sources and com
Posted by: chaussures shox | 06/04/2012 at 02:35 AM
Care has to be taken a lot in case of the flammable liquids into the warehouse.
Posted by: Warehousing and Distribution | 07/12/2012 at 05:11 AM