Causes of fire in a metal workshop

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1. Fire and fire safety in the metal workshop
2. The fire triangle
3. Causes of fire in a metal workshop
4. Classes of fire
5. Class A and Class B fires
6. Class C and Class D fires
7. Methods of extinguishing fire
8. Extinguishing agents
9. Parts of a fire extinguisher
10. Selecting an appropriate fire extinguisher
11. Firefighting equipment in the workshop
12. Fire prevention and safety measures
13. Fire drills and evacuation
14. Firefighting techniques and fire safety appreciation