CITB Fire Safety

Question 1

What are the three elements of the fire triangle required to sustain a fire?

Accepted Answer

Fuel, oxygen, and heat (ignition)

Answer

Heat, light, and smoke

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Fuel, nitrogen, and pressure

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Electricity, combustible material, and wind

Question 2

Which extinguisher type is safe to use on electrical fires?

Accepted Answer

CO2 (carbon dioxide)

Answer

Water

Answer

Foam

Answer

Dry powder only

Question 3

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, who is responsible for fire safety in a workplace?

Accepted Answer

The 'responsible person' — typically the employer, owner, or person in control of the premises

Answer

The local fire brigade

Answer

The fire safety officer employed by the local authority

Answer

The building's structural engineer

Question 4

What is the purpose of a fire risk assessment on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To identify fire hazards, people at risk, and measures needed to eliminate or reduce those risks

Answer

To satisfy an insurance requirement only

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To certify that the site is compliant with fire regulations

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To record all previous fires on the site

Question 5

What does a green fire safety sign indicate on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

An emergency escape route, exit, or assembly point

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A fire extinguisher location

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A fire hazard area

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A fire suppression zone

Question 6

How often should fire extinguishers on a construction site be inspected?

Accepted Answer

At least annually by a competent person, with monthly visual checks by site staff

Answer

Every five years by a competent person

Answer

Only when they have been used or discharged

Answer

Upon delivery to site, then never again