NEBOSH CC Fire Prevention in Construction

Question 1

What are the three elements required to sustain a fire (the fire triangle)?

Accepted Answer

Fuel, oxygen and heat (ignition source)

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Fuel, nitrogen and heat

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Fuel, oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Oxygen, nitrogen and heat

Question 2

Which regulation requires duty holders to carry out a fire risk assessment for workplaces including construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Answer

Fire Precautions Act 1971

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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

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Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

Question 3

What class of fire involves combustible materials such as wood, paper, textiles and construction materials?

Accepted Answer

Class A

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Class B

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Class C

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Class D

Question 4

What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for Class A fires involving wood and other solid combustibles?

Accepted Answer

Water or foam extinguisher

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CO2 extinguisher

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Dry powder extinguisher

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Wet chemical extinguisher

Question 5

What is the primary fire hazard associated with hot work on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Sparks and molten metal from welding, cutting or grinding igniting nearby combustible materials

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Noise from angle grinders causing distraction

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UV radiation from welding arcs

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Fumes from welding processes

Question 6

What is a hot work permit used for on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To formally control hot work activities, ensuring precautions are in place before ignition sources are introduced

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To record the names of workers qualified to carry out hot work

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To specify the type of welding equipment permitted on site

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To document the completion of hot work operations