Prevent Dumpster Fires
Although not common, trash fires in your warehouse dumpster should always be a concern. Greasy oily rags under the right conditions, can spontaneously combust. A cigarette or cigar butt thrown in, can light paper trash or cardboard refuse on fire. Even such things as a spark from welding or grinding, whether it comes from building or routine maintenance, has the potential to start a fire in your warehouse dumpster.
Of course, prevention is the best way to limit fires in any dumpster. Signs can be posted to make employees aware of only putting non-flammables inside. A sturdy metal cover will not allow random sparks to get in, and if it is tight enough, it may even inhibit spontaneous combustion. To that end, oily rags should have their own container, and receptacles for smokers should be well marked and available.
Safety First
Another safety consideration is the use of dumpster tows. If there is a fire, a dumpster tow can be quickly hooked onto the dumpster, and it can then be moved quickly outside, and out of harms, way by only one person instead of the three or four that are normally required.
In every case, dumpster fire prevention should always be a priority. But if there ever is a dumpster fire, a dumpster tow will get that dumpster out and away from the warehouse, minimizing both damage to the property and safety concerns for your employees. Safety should always come first.
For more information about dumpster tows and how they may work for you, please contact DJ Products. We have the easiest and safest moving solutions, for any industrial need.