What precautions should be taken to carry out hot work close to a smoke detector in the engine room? Is it enough to cover it with plastic to prevent it from triggering the alarm? |
Hot work always starts with planning followed by preparations.
Never cover the smoke detector, because this measure may not help and fire alarm will be activated. Additionally, if such shortcuts get encouraged, unsafe habits tend to develop. The sensor may remain covered if hot work carried out often in that location, f.e. in the Workshop. |