Fire Safety Flashcards
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What are the consequences of blocking a fire escape route on a construction site?
Answer: It is a criminal offence under the RR(FS)O 2005 and can result in prosecution, fines, or imprisonment
Blocking fire escape routes is a serious criminal offence under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It can result in enforcement action, unlimited fines, and up to 2 years' imprisonment for serious breaches.
What must be done with temporary heaters on a construction site to prevent fire?
Answer: Use only approved heaters, keep them away from combustible materials, never leave unattended, and ensure adequate ventilation
Temporary heaters must be approved for site use, positioned away from combustible materials with adequate clearance, never left unattended or overnight, and used with adequate ventilation (especially LPG heaters which produce carbon monoxide).
What is a fire warden's primary duty during a fire evacuation?
Answer: To ensure all persons evacuate their designated area safely and report to the assembly point
A fire warden's primary duty is to ensure all persons in their designated area evacuate safely, check that the area is clear (including toilets and storage areas), and report to the chief fire warden at the assembly point.
What is the recommended distance between fire extinguisher points on a construction site?
Answer: No more than 30 metres travel distance from any point to the nearest extinguisher
General guidance recommends that no person should have to travel more than 30 metres to reach a fire extinguisher. On construction sites, additional extinguishers should be provided at hot work locations and high-risk areas.
What is the difference between a fire exit and an emergency exit?
Answer: They are the same thing
In practice, the terms are often used interchangeably in the UK. Both refer to exits designated for use in emergencies, equipped with panic hardware and appropriate signage. The key requirement is that they can be opened easily and immediately in an emergency.
What training must construction workers receive regarding fire safety?
Answer: Induction training covering fire risks, alarm procedures, escape routes, assembly points, and extinguisher use
All construction workers must receive fire safety training during site induction, covering: fire risks on site, how to raise the alarm, evacuation procedures and escape routes, assembly point locations, and basic extinguisher use if appropriate.