Unit 6 - Fire Safety

Question 1

What 3 things make up the fire triangle

Answer 1

Heat
Fuel
Oxygen

Question 2

Give 8 potential ignition sources

Answer 2

Electricity 
Heaters
Hot surfaces 
Smokers materials 
Naked flames 
Hot processes 
Lighting 
Arson

Question 3

Give 8 sources of fuel

Answer 3

Flammable liquids 
Wood 
Paper 
Plastics
Flammable gasses 
Furniture 
Waste materials
Materials used in construction of a building

Question 4

Give 4 sources of oxygen

Answer 4

Natural air flow
Doors and windows
Air conditioning
Oxidizing chemicals

Question 5

Identify the 5 classifications of fire

Answer 5

A - solids, wood, paper
B - liquids or liquifiable solids fat, petrol, paint
C - gases lpg, natural gas
D - fires involving metals sodium, magnesium
F - cooking fats and oils

Question 6

Give 4 ways that heat is transmitted

Answer 6

Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Direct contact

Question 7

What 5 things should you consider when writing a fire risk assessment?

Answer 7

Possible ignition sources
Quantities of flammable materials 
Activities Carried out 
Size of work place 
Fire resistance of structure

Question 8

What 3 issues should be considered in relation to raising the alarm?

Answer 8

Effectiveness of detectors
Audiability of alarms
Means of contacting the emg services

Question 9

8 Factors to consider in relation to fire fighting and evacuation

Answer 9

Siting, suitability and maintenance of extinguishers 
Training in use of extinguishers 
Adequacy of emergency signs 
Emegrency lighting 
Number of people to be evacuated 
Adequacy of escape routes 
Staff training in evacuation procedures 
Assembly point and regular fire drills

Question 10

Give 3 prevention methods

Answer 10

Elimation or reduction of flammables stored
Control of ignition sources naked flames Hot works or electrical equipment
Good housekeeping

Question 11

8 control measures when using flammable liquids

Answer 11

Labelled containers 
Designated storage areas 
Sealed containers 
Stored outside or fire resistant store 
Good ventilation to reduce vapour build up 
Spillage protection- bunds 
Limit ignition sources 
Limit amount used 
Control and limit flammable waste

Question 12

Give 3 structural measures to prevent spread of fire and smoke

Answer 12

Fire resistant doors
Compartmentslisation of ceilings
Automatic shutters on ventilation shafts

Question 13

3 ways of giving a fire warning

Answer 13

Shouting fire
Electric fire alarm
Air horn

Question 14

Describe the 5 types of fire extinguisher

Answer 14

Water- red band, suitable for class a fires

Carbon dioxide - black band, suitable for class b and electrical fires

Foam - cream band suitable for class a and b

Wet chemical - yellow band, suitable for a and f

Powder - blue band, a,b,c and electrical

Question 15

Where should fire extinguishers be located?

Answer 15

30m maximum travel from any point

Handle not over 1.1m from floor

Corridor, doorways or near specific hazard

Question 16

Give 2 provisions for disabled people in evacuation?

Answer 16

Evac chairs

Fire refuge point

Question 17

Give 8 consideration for escape during fire?

Answer 17

More than one route 
Routes independent of each other 
Lead to a place of safety 
Suitable number of exits 
Wide enough for the number of occupants 
Not reduce in width 
Clear at all times 
At least 1m wide 
Stairways of sufficient width