CSCS Ireland Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

What fire prevention measures are required on an Irish construction site?

Accepted Answer

A fire risk assessment, appropriate fire extinguishers throughout the site, safe storage of flammable materials, hot work permits, clear escape routes, fire points, alarm systems, and trained fire wardens

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Only a fire extinguisher at the site entrance

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Fire prevention is only needed in permanent buildings

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Only sites near petrol stations need fire prevention

Question 2

What is a hot work permit and when is it required on an Irish construction site?

Accepted Answer

A written authorisation required before any work involving open flames, sparks, or heat sources (welding, cutting, grinding, brazing) near combustible materials — specifying precautions, fire watch, and duration

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A permit for working in hot weather

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A permit for using hot water on site

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Hot work permits are optional

Question 3

What should be done if a worker is electrocuted on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Do NOT touch the casualty until the power source is isolated — switch off at the mains/isolator, call 999/112, once safe begin CPR if the casualty is not breathing, and treat burns

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Immediately grab the worker to pull them free

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Pour water on the casualty to break the circuit

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Wait for the electricity company to arrive

Question 4

What is the procedure for dealing with a suspected gas leak on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Do not create any ignition source (no smoking, phones, switches, engines), evacuate the area upwind, call 999/112 and the gas emergency number, establish an exclusion zone, and do not re-enter until cleared by Gas Networks Ireland

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Light a match to check for gas

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Pour water on the suspected leak

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Continue working if the smell is faint

Question 5

What information should be recorded and reported after a workplace accident on an Irish construction site?

Accepted Answer

Details of the accident (time, location, circumstances, persons involved, injuries, witnesses), first aid given, and reportable accidents must be notified to the HSA using the prescribed form (IR1) within 10 working days

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Nothing needs to be recorded for minor accidents

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Only fatal accidents need to be reported

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Reports are only required if the worker is hospitalised for more than 1 week

Question 6

What is the role of an emergency coordinator on an Irish construction site?

Accepted Answer

A designated person responsible for activating the emergency plan, coordinating the evacuation, liaising with emergency services, accounting for all personnel, and declaring the all-clear after the emergency

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To coordinate deliveries during emergencies

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To update the site safety file only

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There is no such role required by law