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

Answer

Fire prevention on construction sites requires: a site-specific fire risk assessment, appropriate fire extinguishers at fire points throughout the site, safe storage of flammable materials and gases (in ventilated, signed areas), a hot work permit system, clear and maintained escape routes, an alarm system (air horns minimum), fire wardens, and regular housekeeping to remove combustible waste.

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

Answer

A hot work permit is a formal written system authorising work that generates heat, sparks, or flames (welding, cutting, grinding, brazing, torch application). It specifies: the work area and duration, fire prevention measures, combustible materials removal, fire extinguisher provision, fire watch during and after work (typically 30-60 minutes), and the authorised person's signature.

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

Answer

NEVER touch an electrocution casualty until the power is confirmed off — you will also be electrocuted. Steps: (1) isolate the power source (switch off, remove plug, use a non-conductive object to separate if low voltage), (2) call 999/112, (3) once safe, check breathing and begin CPR if needed, (4) treat visible burns, (5) place in recovery position if breathing. All electrical burns require hospital assessment.

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

Answer

Gas leak response: (1) eliminate ALL ignition sources immediately (no smoking, phones, electrical switches, vehicle engines), (2) evacuate everyone upwind of the leak, (3) call 999/112 and Gas Networks Ireland emergency number (1800 20 50 50), (4) establish an exclusion zone, (5) do not attempt to repair the leak, (6) ventilate enclosed areas if safe, (7) do not re-enter until Gas Networks Ireland declares it safe.

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

Answer

All accidents must be recorded in the site accident book. Reportable accidents must be notified to the HSA: fatalities and certain specified injuries immediately by the quickest means, and a written report (IR1 form) within 10 working days. An accident is reportable if it results in death, specified injuries, or absence from work for more than 3 consecutive days (excluding the day of the accident).

CSCS Ireland Practice Test

CSCS Ireland Practice Test

CSCS Ireland Emergency Procedures 2