Health and Safety Executive

Spontaneous heating of piled tyre shred and crumb

In 2007 HSL produced a briefing note on the risks from the spontaneous heating of piled tyre shred and crumb. This note outlines the nature of the problem, the risks, and the steps that can be taken to reduce the risks. It also lists sources of further information.

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