Safe Pass Emergency Procedures Ireland 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How often should emergency drills be conducted on a construction site?
- At regular intervals, typically at least twice a year or when conditions change significantly (Correct answer)
- Never
- Once every 10 years
- Only on the first day
Correct answer: At regular intervals, typically at least twice a year or when conditions change significantly
Emergency drills should be conducted at regular intervals (at least twice a year), when new workers join, when the site layout changes significantly, or when new hazards are introduced.
Question 2: What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher on a construction site?
- To tackle small fires in their early stages before they spread (Correct answer)
- To prop open doors
- To mark the site boundary
- To weigh down materials in wind
Correct answer: To tackle small fires in their early stages before they spread
Fire extinguishers are provided to enable workers to tackle small fires in their early stages, before they develop into large, uncontrollable fires requiring the fire brigade.
Question 3: What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?
- CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Water extinguisher
- Foam extinguisher
- Wet chemical extinguisher
Correct answer: CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguisher
CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguishers are suitable for electrical fires as they do not conduct electricity and do not leave residue that could damage equipment.
Question 4: What colour band identifies a CO2 fire extinguisher?
- Black (Correct answer)
- Red
- Blue
- Green
Correct answer: Black
CO2 fire extinguishers are identified by a black colour band on a red body, making them easily distinguishable from other types.
Question 5: What does the acronym PASS stand for in fire extinguisher use?
- Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side (Correct answer)
- Push, Aim, Spray, Stop
- Pull, Attack, Spray, Stand
- Prepare, Advance, Spray, Secure
Correct answer: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side
PASS reminds users to Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle to discharge, and Sweep from side to side.
Question 6: What should you do if you discover a fire on a construction site?
- Raise the alarm, call emergency services, evacuate if necessary, and only fight the fire if safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Try to fight it alone first
- Ignore small fires
- Continue working if the fire is far away
Correct answer: Raise the alarm, call emergency services, evacuate if necessary, and only fight the fire if safe to do so
Upon discovering a fire, immediately raise the alarm, ensure emergency services are called, evacuate if necessary, and only attempt to fight the fire if it is small and you are trained and safe to do so.
Safe Pass Emergency Procedures Ireland 2
How often should emergency drills be conducted on a construction site?