fire prevention and control Flashcards
Your supervisor decides to set up a bonfire on site. Is this permissible?
A) No, under no circumstances are bonfires permitted on site
B) Yes, if it is used only for burning welfare waste
C) Yes, only if the site has a permit to do so
D) Yes, only if it has been cleared with the site management
Yes, only if the site has a permit to do so
You have spilled some solvent. What should you do?
A) Alert your supervisor to the spill
B) Clear it up immediately
C) Record it in the incident book
D) Clear the area until your supervisor can assess the risk
Clear it up immediately
Which TWO are fire hazards common to many construction sites?
A) Unclear fire safety inductions
B) Disorganised live cables
C) Untidy work areas
D) Insufficiently monitored hot works
Untidy work areas
Insufficiently monitored hot works
You are working in a narrow hallway that is marked as part of the escape route. What is ONE thing you should ensure?
A) That you do not make excessive noise
B) That you are wearing a high-visibility vest
C) That the hallway is always kept clear of clutter
D) That you do not use tools for longer than ten minutes at any time
That the hallway is always kept clear of clutter
What should you do upon hearing the fire alarm?
A) Wait for confirmation that evacuation is necessary
B) Immediately stop work and make your way to the fire assembly point
C) Wait for confirmation that the alarm is not a test or a drill
D) Reach a safe point to stop work and make your way to the fire assembly point
Immediately stop work and make your way to the fire assembly point
There is an electrical fire. Which TWO extinguishers can you use?
A) Black (carbon dioxide)
B) Blue (powder)
C) Red (water)
D) Cream (foam)
E) Yellow (wet chemical)
Black (carbon dioxide)
Blue (powder)
You are in charge of fire watch for a soldering task. What should you do once the task is complete?
A) Avoid creating further risk by isolating all tools and leaving the area
B) Maintain fire watch until all materials and tools have cooled
C) Maintain fire watch if you are instructed to do so in your permit
D) Continue to your next task
Maintain fire watch if you are instructed to do so in your permit
How can you easily distinguish between different types of fire extinguisher in an emergency?
A) They are different sizes
B) They have different coloured hoses
C) They have different coloured panels
D) They have different coloured cannisters
They have different coloured panels
How must flammable liquids be kept?
A) In an impact-proof container
B) Below room temperature
C) In a plastic container
D) In a closed container
In a closed container
Where are you permitted to smoke on site?
A) In areas where flammable materials are not in use
B) In areas where active work is not taking place
C) In permitted areas designated by your employer
D) Nowhere
In permitted areas designated by your employer
Why is it important to obtain a hot works permit?
A) Because the work involved exposes you to harmful temperature levels
B) Because the work involved creates additional legal liability for your employer
C) Because the work involved creates specific fire risks
D) Because a different accident book must be available to record accidents
Because the work involved creates specific fire risks
A fire alarm unexpectedly sounds at midday on Friday. What should you do?
A) Nothing - this is the mandated time for fire-alarm testing on construction sites
B) Follow fire evacuation procedure
C) Stop work and check with a supervisor whether this is a drill
D) Find a safe point to stop working and follow fire evacuation procedure
Follow fire evacuation procedure
You have completed a welding job. How soon after the job is complete should you return for a safety check?
A) Where the hot works permit has been correctly followed, no further checks are needed
B) However soon is specified in the hot works permit
C) 1-2 hours later
D) Within 1 hour
However soon is specified in the hot works permit
Using a foam (cream) extinguisher is an example of what?
A) Removing all fire-producing elements
B) Removing fuel
C) Removing heat
D) Removing oxygen
Removing oxygen
What kind of fires should you NOT attempt to fight with an extinguisher?
A) A chemical fire
B) Taller than you
C) Happening by a window
D) Bigger than a wastepaper bin
Bigger than a wastepaper bin
It is your employer’s responsibility to ensure emergency escape routes do not change over the course of the project. True or false?
A) TRUE - the escape route must remain fixed over the project as per the original risk assessment
B) FALSE - escape routes may change, and you must ensure you check regularly for any alterations
FALSE - escape routes may change, and you must ensure you check regularly for any alterations
What element/s must be removed to put out a fire?
A) Any single element
B) Oxygen and fuel
C) Heat and fuel
D) Heat, oxygen, and fuel
Any single element
How will you know where fire fighting equipment is located on-site?
A) You will be informed only if you have been trained to use it
B) A map will be provided on request
C) It will be clearly displayed
D) You will be told during induction
You will be told during induction
Which three elements are necessary for a fire to start?
A) Fuel
B) Wood
C) Heat/ignition
D) Oxygen
E) Tinder
F) Air flow
Fuel
Heat/ignition
Oxygen
You notice that the valve of some LPG cylinders are developing frost. What does this mean?
A) The valve is rusting
B) They are being stored at too low a temperature
C) The gas is going stale
D) They are leaking
They are leaking
A liquid is highly flammable if:
A) It can be ignited at temperatures lower than 32 degrees Celsius
B) It can be ignited without being exposed to sparks or naked flames
C) It cannot be extinguished with water once ignited
D) It can be ignited at temperatures lower than 55 degrees Celsius
It can be ignited at temperatures lower than 32 degrees Celsius
What are the TWO purposes of fire extinguishers?
A) To meet legal regulations
B) To fight high risk fires
C) To help a person escape
D) To limit the spread of large fires
E) To fight small fires
To help a person escape
To fight small fires
How will you know which fire extinguisher you must use on a given job?
A) It will be detailed in your induction handbook
B) It will be detailed on the packaging of the relevant fire extinguisher
C) It will be detailed in the hot works permit
D) The extinguisher will be located in your work area
It will be detailed in the hot works permit
How should flammable materials be stored?
A) It does not matter, so long as they are handled correctly
B) At cold temperatures
C) Near where they will be used
D) In a secure storage space, provided by your employer
In a secure storage space, provided by your employer
Which of the following are flammable liquids?
A) Adhesives
B) Silty water
C) Thinners
D) Solvents
Adhesives
Thinners
Solvents
How will you know where to go in the event of a fire?
A) It should be clearly enough labelled that it is obvious without additional information
B) You are responsible for seeking this information out in advance
C) There will be marshals instructing you during evacuation
D) You will be informed during site induction
You will be informed during site induction
If working alone, what is ONE extra provision you may be asked to make?
A) Wear a bodycam
B) Keep in regular remote contact with your supervisor, e.g. through radio
C) Keep detailed personal notes of your activities
D) Always keep a fire extinguisher to hand
Keep in regular remote contact with your supervisor, e.g. through radio
What is an on-site risk posed by halogen lights?
A) They consume a lot of energy, putting the generator at risk of overload
B) They will explode in case of fire, creating an injury risk
C) They may overheat, creating an ignition risk
D) They do not light well in smoky rooms, creating an evacuation risk
They may overheat, creating an ignition risk
How must you store compressed gas when in use?
A) Below 10 degrees Celsius
B) In an insulating casing
C) Sideways
D) Upright
Upright
What is your responsibility as a worker when it comes to acquiring hot work permits?
A) Ensuring all your team are aware of any permits being acquired
B) Being sufficiently competent to sign off on them if required for work
C) Taking the relevant tests to ensure you are aware of risks
D) Knowing how and when to acquire them
Knowing how and when to acquire them
There is a leaking LPG cannister on site. Which of the following is TRUE?
A) This is common, and not a cause for concern if correct precautions are taken
B) A severe fire is imminent, and the site should be immediately evacuated
C) Even at some distance from the cannister, the leak can be ignited and travel back
D) The leak will create a flammable atmosphere in the area approximately 1m around it
Even at some distance from the cannister, the leak can be ignited and travel back
When storing LPG cannisters in a basement, what should be your first consideration?
A) Whether the basement is the correct temperature, and has proper ventilation
B) Nothing: you should never store LPG cannisters in a basement
C) Whether there is a safer alternative, as underground storage should be a last resort
D) Whether the site is licensed to store flammable liquids
Nothing: you should never store LPG cannisters in a basement
How much of a flammable liquid should be removed from a cannister at any given time?
A) Only enough to last the day’s shift
B) Approximately 1/4 more than needed, to allow for spills
C) Only enough to complete the task at hand
D) Enough to last a week, to reduce hazards created when transporting the liquid
Only enough to complete the task at hand
Who is responsible for providing and maintaining fire detection and fighting equipment?
A) The employees
B) The HSE
C) Your employer
D) Everybody on site
Your employer
How will you know where designated smoking areas are on site?
A) There will not be any cordons indicating the area is a combustion risk
B) There will be a bin for cigarette butts
C) There should be no designated smoking areas on-site, as smoking is never permitted
D) You will be informed during induction
You will be informed during induction
Fireproof cages are used to store liquified petroleum gas (LPG). Why?
A) To limit the damage caused by shrapnel in case of explosion
B) To make it harder to steal
C) To ensure stock is visible and can be monitored from a safe distance
D) To prevent the build up of vapours in case of leakage
To prevent the build up of vapours in case of leakage
What is good system for controlling hot work?
A) Having a good water supply nearby
B) Ensuring all workers in the area are aware of the activity
C) Informing the HSE in advance
D) A hot-work permit
A hot-work permit
You are about to begin drilling again after lunch, and see paint cans have been left open in your area. What risk should you be aware of?
A) The paint fumes may have created a dangerous atmosphere during that time. If your drill overheats, it may ignite the fumes.
B) Paint may have gotten on your tool, and if so this creates an ignition hazard
C) If the paint pots are knocked over, they will then create a dangerous atmosphere. If your drill overheats, it may ignite the fumes.
D) The paint fumes may have created a dangerous atmosphere during that time. You should be wearing appropriate RPE
The paint fumes may have created a dangerous atmosphere during that time. If your drill overheats, it may ignite the fumes.
