Safe Pass Emergency Procedures Ireland 2

Question 1

How often should emergency drills be conducted on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

At regular intervals, typically at least twice a year or when conditions change significantly

Answer

Never

Answer

Once every 10 years

Answer

Only on the first day

Question 2

What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To tackle small fires in their early stages before they spread

Answer

To prop open doors

Answer

To mark the site boundary

Answer

To weigh down materials in wind

Question 3

What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?

Accepted Answer

CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguisher

Answer

Water extinguisher

Answer

Foam extinguisher

Answer

Wet chemical extinguisher

Question 4

What colour band identifies a CO2 fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

Red

Answer

Blue

Answer

Green

Question 5

What does the acronym PASS stand for in fire extinguisher use?

Accepted Answer

Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side

Answer

Push, Aim, Spray, Stop

Answer

Pull, Attack, Spray, Stand

Answer

Prepare, Advance, Spray, Secure

Question 6

What should you do if you discover a fire on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Raise the alarm, call emergency services, evacuate if necessary, and only fight the fire if safe to do so

Answer

Try to fight it alone first

Answer

Ignore small fires

Answer

Continue working if the fire is far away