Sapona Plastics, LLC
Fire Prevention

List of potential fire hazards and ignition sources

1. Flammable and Combustible Materials:
   • Plastic resins, powders, and pellets.
   • Solvents, cleaning agents, and lubricants used in machinery.
2. Electrical Equipment and Wiring:
   • Motors, control panels, and wiring that can overheat or malfunction.
   • Improper or outdated electrical installations.
3. Heating Equipment
   • Hot manifolds, extruders, and thermal machines.
   • Oven and dryer equipment used for drying plastic materials.
   • HVAC systems
   • Personal heaters
4. Static Electricity:
   • Static buildup during handling of plastic powders and resins.
5. Recycling and Scrap Material:
   • Accumulation of scrap plastic, trimmings, and dust.
6. Waste Material Storage:
   • Flammable waste in dumpsters or storage areas near production zones.
7. Maintenance and Repairs:
   • Hot work such as welding or grinding that can ignite flammable materials.
8. Storage of Hazardous Chemicals:
   • Flammable solvents, cleaning agents, and other chemicals stored on-site.
9. Malfunctioning Equipment or Processes:
   • Overheating equipment, leaks, or malfunctions that could lead to fires.
10. Inadequate Housekeeping:
    • Clutter, dust, or debris that can facilitate fire spread.
11. Hot work –
    • Welding, brazing and torch use
    • Purging
12. Smoking
    • Smoke only in designated areas outside the building.