CITB Fire Prevention and Emergency 2

Question 1

What should you NEVER use a water extinguisher on?

Accepted Answer

An electrical fire or burning fat/oil

Answer

A paper fire

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A textile fire

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A wood fire

Question 2

What colour band identifies a foam fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Cream or beige

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Black

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 3

What is the purpose of a fire assembly point?

Accepted Answer

A designated safe location where workers gather after evacuation so a roll call can confirm everyone is accounted for

Answer

A place where fire-fighting equipment is stored

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The location where fire wardens receive their training

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The point where the fire brigade will set up their equipment

Question 4

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, who is the 'responsible person' for fire safety on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

The employer or person with control of the premises

Answer

The local fire brigade commander

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The most senior operative on site

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The HSE inspector assigned to the site

Question 5

What should a fire warden do during an evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Guide people to exits, check rooms and areas are clear, and report to the assembly point

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Fight the fire until the fire service arrives

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Lock all doors to prevent the fire spreading

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Remain at their desk and coordinate via telephone

Question 6

Flammable liquids on a construction site should be stored in which type of container or area?

Accepted Answer

A purpose-built, fire-resistant storage cabinet or bunded area away from ignition sources

Answer

Any plastic container with a lid

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A cardboard box in the site office

Answer

An open-topped container near the work area for easy access