Fire Prevention and Hazard Identification Flashcards
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Read the first 6 Fire Prevention and Hazard Identification flashcards as text
Which household item poses the greatest fire risk if left unattended while lit?
Answer: An open flame candle
Unattended candles are a leading cause of home fires because their open flame can ignite nearby curtains, papers, or other combustibles.
What condition makes a building's exit corridors a fire hazard?
Answer: Storing boxes and equipment in the hallway
Cluttered exit corridors restrict egress width, add fuel load, and may block evacuation routes — all serious fire code violations.
What is 'spontaneous combustion' and which material commonly causes it?
Answer: Self-ignition without an external flame; caused by oily rags or linseed oil-soaked materials
Spontaneous combustion occurs when oily rags or linseed oil oxidize and generate enough heat to self-ignite without an external ignition source.
Why is it dangerous to store flammable liquids in a non-approved container?
Answer: They may not withstand vapor pressure and can leak or rupture
Approved flammable liquid containers (like FM or UL-listed safety cans) are designed to withstand pressure buildup and prevent accidental ignition.
What is the purpose of a fire hazard assessment in a workplace?
Answer: To identify ignition sources, fuel loads, and deficiencies in fire protection
A fire hazard assessment systematically identifies risks including ignition sources, combustible materials, and gaps in suppression or detection systems.
Which of the following is a leading cause of fires in commercial kitchens?
Answer: Grease buildup in exhaust hoods and ducts
Accumulated grease in exhaust hoods and ductwork is highly combustible and is a primary cause of commercial kitchen fires.