A construction site burns with what you brought onto it — sparks, fuel, trash, and temporary heat. Plan it before the first weld.
What to do on the site
- Know who is on site and how you reach them in an emergency.
- Mark exits and keep them clear before work starts.
- Train people on the extinguishers that are actually hanging there.
- Hot work (weld, cut, grind) gets a fire watch who stays after the sparks stop.
- Temporary heaters — monitored, UL listed, management-approved. Never left alone.
- Lock the site down. Arson and trespass are your problem if the gate is open.
- No smoking next to combustibles. Put the smoking area away from the fuel.
- Store fuels and flammables the right way. Labels and cabinets beat a pile by the saw.
- Temporary wiring fails a lot. Get an electrician on it — extension cords are not permanent power.
- Hang the right extinguishers. Put suppression on the machines that need it. Train the crew.
What we do
Extinguishers on the floor and at the hot-work area. Vehicle suppression on the iron. We keep up with the date. Call1-800-348-9604.