Feature

Machinery fire prevention and protection

The Health and Safety Executive states that most fires are preventable and that those responsible for workplaces can avoid them by adopting the right behaviours.

04/09/2023 11:23:46

ISO 19353:2019 – Safety of Machinery – Fire Prevention and Fire Protection defines ‘fire’ as: “independent combustion, which can occur as controlled combustion or as uncontrolled combustion”.

The standard is directly relevant to machinery manufacturers, and health and safety bodies, such as the Health & Safety Executive in the UK.

However, it is vital that purchasers and end users understand their machinery supplier’s responsibilities when it comes to designing and producing machinery with fire prevention and protection in mind.

Read the full article in DPA's September issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.