Fire Prevention & Control Flashcards
What fire safety information should your employer tell you at the site induction?
1) Where to go in the event of a fire and how to get there safely.
2) How to raise the alarm.
3) How to call emergency services.
4) Where you can smoke on-site (if smoking is allowed).
5) When the fire alarms are tested.
6) Who is trained to use fire-fighting equipment.
7) Who the fire wardens and marshals are.
8) Who to report fire risks, signs of arson and break-ins to.
What does a hot-work permit tell you?
1) What you must do before you start and when you can start work.
2) How to prevent sparks, heat and flames from spreading.
3) Which type of fire extinguisher you should have available.
4) The site rules about maintaining a fire watch during the hot-work activity and for how long after the end of the hot works the fire watch must be maintained.
5) When you must stop.
6) When you must go back and check the area (usually a minimum of one or two hours after hot work ends, but clients may specify longer periods depending on the risks involved).
Examples of highly flammable liquids include the following:
Petrol.
Thinners.
Solvents.
Adhesives.
How should LPG be stored?
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) should be stored in fireproof compounds or cages, which will stop vapours from building up in the event of a leak.
Compounds should have a level base, good ventilation and be surrounded by secure fencing.
Never store LPG cylinders below ground in cellars or basements!
How should Compressed gas be stored?
Compressed gas must be kept in an upright position when being used, transported or stored.
