Hazard | Specific risks |
Tobacco smoking | Burning substances, naked flames (matches, lighters, etc.) |
Cooking | Naked gas flames, barbecues (gas or charcoal) |
Candles | Birthday cakes, scented candles, decorative candles, lanterns |
Household heating | Gas fires, coal fires, log burners, oil fired heaters, etc. |
Outdoor | Bonfires, fireworks, gas patio heaters |
Flammable materials | Cleaning fluids, paint thinners, petroleum spirit (e.g. for lawn mowers, strimmers and saws), petroleum-based creams or aerosols, alcohols, acetone, some nail-varnish removers, oils, greases or lotions, etc. |
Sparks | Grinders, children's toys, some electric shavers |
Other | High-frequency, short-wave and laser equipment; hair dryers; arcing, “electronic cigarettes” |