Just the thought of a fire in a laundry is an ongoing concern for laundry operators. Usually when operators begin to worry about fire, their thoughts turn to the prospect of “spontaneous combustion.” While spontaneous combustion—technically known as exothermic or chemical reaction—is concerning, there are a number of other potential fire risks present in a laundry.

COMMON RISKS & COUNTER-MEASURES

In addition to the hazard of a chemical-reaction fire, dryer, electrical, lint, solvent and acetylene fires—plus arson—pose their own risks. Operators must consider the potential for all of these types of fires and develop an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) ...