NEBOSH CC Fire Safety on Sites 2

Question 1

What is the role of a fire marshal on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To assist with evacuation, check their designated area is clear, account for personnel, and report to the assembly point

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To fight all fires regardless of size

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To issue fire permits only

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To maintain fire extinguishers only

Question 2

A construction site has timber frame buildings under construction. Why does this present a particularly high fire risk?

Accepted Answer

Large quantities of exposed combustible material before fire protection systems and linings are installed

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Timber buildings are immune to fire

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The risk is the same as for concrete frame buildings

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Only the scaffolding presents a fire risk

Question 3

What information must be included in a construction site fire safety plan?

Accepted Answer

Fire risk assessment findings, emergency procedures, escape routes, assembly points, fire-fighting equipment locations, and arrangements for calling the fire service

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Only the location of fire extinguishers

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Only the phone number for the fire service

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Only the names of fire marshals

Question 4

During construction, fire compartmentation in a building is breached by service penetrations and temporary openings. What must be done to maintain fire safety?

Accepted Answer

All penetrations must be temporarily fire-stopped and openings protected to maintain compartmentation integrity

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Nothing — fire compartmentation is only needed in the finished building

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Leave all openings for ventilation

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Install a fire alarm to compensate

Question 5

What class of fire involves flammable metals such as aluminium or magnesium?

Accepted Answer

Class D

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Class A

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Class B

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Class C

Question 6

LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders are commonly used on construction sites for heating and cutting. What is the correct storage practice?

Accepted Answer

Stored upright, in a well-ventilated area, away from ignition sources, drains, and below ground level, with full and empty cylinders separated

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Stored on their sides in the site office

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Stacked horizontally in a locked container

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Kept next to the cutting equipment for convenience