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

Water must never be used on electrical fires (risk of electrocution as water conducts electricity) or on burning fat and oil fires (water causes the burning oil to explode violently, spreading the fire). These require CO2 or wet chemical extinguishers respectively.

Question 2

What colour band identifies a foam fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Cream or beige

Answer

Foam fire extinguishers have a cream or beige colour band on a red body. They are suitable for Class A (solid) and Class B (flammable liquid) fires. The foam smothers the fire and seals the surface to prevent re-ignition.

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

The fire assembly point is a predetermined safe location away from the building where all workers must gather after evacuating. This allows supervisors or fire wardens to conduct a roll call and quickly identify if anyone is missing and potentially trapped.

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 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 designates the employer, or the person who has control of the premises, as the 'responsible person' for fire safety. On construction sites, this is typically the principal contractor. They must carry out fire risk assessments and implement fire safety measures.

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

Answer

Fire wardens are responsible for guiding people to the nearest safe exit, sweeping their designated area to ensure no one is left behind, closing doors and windows where safe to do so, and reporting to the assembly point with information about their area.

CITB HS&E Operatives Practice Test

CITB HS&E Operatives Practice Test

CITB Fire Prevention and Emergency 2