Fire Safety Fire Prevention Practices

Question 1

What is the primary difference between fire prevention and fire protection?

Accepted Answer

Fire prevention eliminates conditions that could start a fire, while fire protection detects and suppresses fires that have already started

Answer

They are the same thing

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Fire prevention is the fire department's job only

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Fire protection is more important than prevention

Question 2

What is good housekeeping in fire prevention at a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Regularly removing combustible waste, maintaining clear egress, storing materials properly, and keeping work areas organized

Answer

Cleaning the office trailer

Answer

Hiring a cleaning company

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Mopping the floors daily

Question 3

What fire prevention measure is required when performing welding near combustible materials that cannot be moved?

Accepted Answer

Cover combustibles with fire-resistant blankets or shields and assign a fire guard to monitor during and after welding

Answer

No special measures needed

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Just work faster to reduce exposure time

Answer

Move the welding equipment further away only

Question 4

What is the fire prevention concern with improper electrical connections at construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Overloaded circuits, exposed wiring, and improper connections can cause arcing, overheating, and fire

Answer

They waste electricity

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They only affect power tool performance

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There is no fire concern with electrical issues

Question 5

What is a fire prevention inspection at a construction site?

Accepted Answer

A systematic review of the site to identify and correct fire hazards before they cause a fire

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Looking for fire department vehicles

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An insurance requirement only

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A review of fire extinguisher prices

Question 6

What is the role of fire-retardant treated wood in construction fire safety?

Accepted Answer

It slows the spread of flame across the wood surface, buying time for detection and response

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It is fireproof and cannot burn

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It is only used for decoration

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It eliminates the need for fire guards