Fire hazards result from the high temperature and open flame equipment, scattering
of sparks and hot metal particles, the welding equipment itself, the objects being worked
on and the environments. In welding and cutting operations, sparks and hot particles fly from the operation and may fall to lower locations or into cracks and openings. The sparks
and hot particles can travel as far as 30 to 50 ft and are capable of igniting flammable and
combustible material within such a range.