Health and Safety Executive

Fires/explosions during the burning of rubbish/waste materials

There have been several incidents at MVR premises in which employees have been seriously burned when waste thinners, petrol or other flammable liquid was being used to start fires. The materials being burned were mostly cardboard, paper, litter or other wastes. Waste thinners or petrol must NOT be used to light fires or assist burning.

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Updated 27.10.09