NEBOSH Work Equipment and Fire Safety

Question 1

What are the general duties regarding the provision of safe work equipment?

Accepted Answer

Equipment must be suitable for purpose, properly maintained, inspected regularly, and operators must be trained and competent

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Any equipment can be used without assessment

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Only new equipment is safe

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Manufacturer's specifications are sufficient

Question 2

What are the key hazards associated with electrical equipment in Gulf region workplaces?

Accepted Answer

Electric shock, burns, fire from faulty wiring, and additional risks from moisture/condensation in air-conditioned environments transitioning to outdoor heat

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Electricity is always safe in modern buildings

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Only electric shock is a hazard

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Electrical hazards only exist in industrial settings

Question 3

What are the elements of a fire risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Identify fire hazards (ignition sources and fuel), identify people at risk, evaluate and implement fire prevention measures, and plan emergency procedures

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Only identify fire exits

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Only install fire extinguishers

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Fire risk assessment is only for factories

Question 4

What are the components of the fire triangle?

Accepted Answer

Heat (ignition source), fuel (combustible material), and oxygen (air) — all three must be present for fire to occur

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Water, sand, and foam

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Fire extinguisher, alarm, and exit

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Smoke, flame, and sparks

Question 5

What types of fire extinguishers should be available in Gulf region workplaces?

Accepted Answer

Water, foam, CO2, dry powder, and wet chemical extinguishers selected based on the types of fire risks present in the specific workplace

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Only water extinguishers

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One type is sufficient for all fires

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Fire extinguishers are optional if sprinklers are installed

Question 6

What emergency evacuation planning considerations are specific to Gulf region workplaces?

Accepted Answer

Assembly points in shaded areas, consideration of extreme heat during evacuation, high-rise evacuation procedures, and multilingual emergency instructions

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Evacuation planning is the same everywhere

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Only fire drills are needed

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Evacuation is only necessary for industrial sites