Fire Safety (2)

Question 1

Basic fire emergency preparation should include what considerations?

Answer 1

Provision of appropriate detection (i.e. heat, smoke, carbon monoxide or gas)

Provision of emergency lighting

Assessment of the risk of fire

Provision of appropriate alarms such as sounders, sirens and lights

Consideration of extinguishing agents such as handheld devices, sprinklers or inert gas

Question 2

What does a fire require to start?

Answer 2

Oxygen, Fuel, heat and ignition.

Question 3

What are considerations when assessing fire risk?

Answer 3

The safety and evacuation of occupants including those unable to evacuate without assistance.

The importance of early detection and automatic extinguishing to reduce risks to occupants and firefighters.

The effects on business, including your own business continuity, affected by any fire in your property.

Means of raising the alarm and where appropriate double knock facilities.

Question 4

What are some sources causes of fire?

Answer 4

Naked flames, electrical services, chemical reactions, lighting, hot works and fuel leaks