CSCS Fire Safety

Question 1

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 who has control of the premises

Answer

The fire brigade

Answer

The local authority

Answer

The building inspector

Question 2

What are the three elements of the fire triangle?

Accepted Answer

Heat, fuel, oxygen

Answer

Water, earth, air

Answer

Smoke, flame, gas

Answer

Electricity, gas, liquid

Question 3

What class of fire involves flammable liquids?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 4

What type of fire extinguisher should NOT be used on electrical fires?

Accepted Answer

Water extinguisher

Answer

CO2 extinguisher

Answer

Dry powder extinguisher

Answer

All extinguishers can be used on electrical fires

Question 5

How often must fire extinguishers be serviced under BS 5306?

Accepted Answer

Annually by a competent person, with a more detailed extended service at specific intervals

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Only when used

Question 6

What is a hot work permit and when is it required?

Accepted Answer

A written authorisation required before any work involving open flames, sparks, or heat sources that could start a fire

Answer

A permit for working in hot weather

Answer

A permit for heating the site office

Answer

A licence to use a kettle on site