7.1.6 Fire Safety Flashcards
What do the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) require employers to do?
Employers must assess the risk of fires and explosions from work activities involving dangerous substances and take action to eliminate or reduce these risks.
What fire extinguishing equipment is required during the ground servicing of an aircraft?
Fire extinguishing equipment for initial intervention must be readily available and used by trained personnel.
What should be done in the event of a fire or major fuel spill?
There must be a means to quickly summon the rescue and fire fighting service.
What are the three elements needed for a fire to start?
A source of ignition (heat), a source of fuel (something that burns), and oxygen.
What are examples of sources of ignition?
Heaters, lighting, naked flames, electrical equipment, and smokers’ materials (cigarettes, matches, etc.).
What are examples of sources of fuel?
Wood, paper, plastic, rubber, foam, loose packaging materials, waste rubbish, and furniture.
What is the fire triangle?
The fire triangle consists of ignition, fuel, and oxygen, which are necessary for a fire to start.
What is the first step in preventing fire in the workplace?
Conduct a fire safety risk assessment to identify potential fire causes.
What actions can help protect people if there is a fire?
Carry out a fire safety risk assessment, keep sources of ignition and flammable substances apart, ensure good housekeeping, and have the correct fire-fighting equipment.
What should be done after a fire has been extinguished?
A removal plan needs to be actioned, and a Mandatory Occurrence Report (MOR) should be written detailing the incident.
What are the classifications of fires based on fuel types?
Class A (Combustible Solids), Class B (Flammable Liquids), Class C (Flammable Gases), Class D (Metals), Class F (Cooking Oils and Fats).
What is the function of water extinguishers?
Water extinguishers cool the fire below its kindling temperature and are only suitable for Class A fires.
What do carbon dioxide extinguishers do?
They exclude oxygen from a fire and rapidly cool it, suitable for Class B fires and electrical fires.
What are dry powder extinguishers used for?
They tackle Class A, B, and C fires but are not recommended for enclosed spaces due to inhalation risks.
What do foam fire extinguishers do?
They expel a layer of foam to starve the fire of oxygen and have a cooling action, suitable for Class A and B fires.
