Fire Safety Flashcards
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What type of fire extinguisher is identified by a blue label?
Answer: Dry powder
Dry powder extinguishers have a blue label/band on a red body. They are versatile and can be used on Class A, B, and C fires and electrical fires, but they create a cloud that obscures vision and are not suitable for enclosed spaces.
What is the purpose of emergency lighting on a construction site?
Answer: To illuminate escape routes and exit signs in the event of a mains power failure
Emergency lighting activates automatically when mains power fails, illuminating escape routes, exit signs, and safety equipment locations. It must provide sufficient light for safe evacuation and be maintained and tested regularly.
What information should be included on a site fire safety plan?
Answer: Escape routes, assembly points, fire equipment locations, high-risk areas, and emergency contact numbers
A site fire safety plan should show: escape routes and exits, assembly point locations, fire extinguisher and alarm positions, high-risk areas (fuel stores, gas bottle stores), hydrant locations, and emergency contact information.
What precautions should be taken when storing flammable liquids on a construction site?
Answer: Store in a secure, ventilated, bunded storage area away from ignition sources, with appropriate signage
Flammable liquids must be stored in a designated, secure, ventilated area with bunding to contain spills (110% of the largest container). The area must be away from ignition sources, have appropriate warning signs, and fire extinguishers nearby.
What is the purpose of a fire alarm system on a construction site?
Answer: To provide early warning of fire so that evacuation can begin promptly
A fire alarm system provides early warning of fire, enabling prompt evacuation. On construction sites, this may range from simple manually operated sounders (air horns) to more sophisticated electronic systems, depending on the site risk assessment.
What is the role of the fire brigade when called to a construction site fire?
Answer: To take control of firefighting operations and rescue, with the site fire marshal providing information on hazards and persons unaccounted for
When the fire brigade arrives, they assume control of firefighting and rescue operations. The site fire marshal should provide information about the fire location, materials involved, hazardous substances on site, and any persons unaccounted for.