Industrial environments, including plants, refineries, and factories, often house chemicals, flammable materials, heavy machines, and other dangerous supplies and tools. Any worker who has direct or indirect contact with these dangerous materials and machines must be equipped with the proper training and experience, otherwise, they could endanger themselves and others. If a workplace incident happens, and an explosion takes place, catastrophic injuries or even wrongful death can follow.
Potential causes of industrial explosions include:
Defective equipment
Failure to comply with state or federal laws
Inadequate safety equipment
Lack of proper safety training
Mishandling of flammable chemicals
Poorly maintained equipment
The presence of unstable gases
Unsafe storage of materials