Safe Pass Fire Prevention and Protection 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of a 'hot work permit' on a construction site?
- To authorise workers to operate machinery near fire hazards
- To control and document work activities that generate heat or sparks (Correct answer)
- To record the location of fire extinguishers on site
- To certify that workers are trained in fire extinguisher use
Correct answer: To control and document work activities that generate heat or sparks
A hot work permit controls activities such as welding, cutting, and grinding that generate heat or sparks, reducing the risk of accidental fire.
Question 2: Which class of fire involves solid materials such as wood, paper, and textiles?
- Class A (Correct answer)
- Class B
- Class C
- Class D
Correct answer: Class A
Class A fires involve ordinary solid combustible materials such as wood, paper, fabric, and plastics.
Question 3: What colour band identifies a foam fire extinguisher in Ireland?
- Black
- Blue
- Red
- Cream (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Cream
Foam extinguishers have a cream-coloured band or label on the red body, as per the EN 3 standard used in Ireland.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a fire assembly point on a construction site?
- To store fire-fighting equipment
- To designate where workers gather after evacuating for a headcount (Correct answer)
- To mark the location of the nearest fire exit
- To indicate where emergency vehicles should park
Correct answer: To designate where workers gather after evacuating for a headcount
A fire assembly point is the designated location where all workers must gather after evacuating, allowing a headcount to confirm everyone is accounted for.
Question 5: How should flammable and combustible materials be stored on a construction site?
- In the site welfare facilities away from workers
- In clearly labelled, secure areas away from ignition sources (Correct answer)
- Next to fire extinguishers for quick access during a fire
- In the deepest part of the site to contain any fire
Correct answer: In clearly labelled, secure areas away from ignition sources
Flammable materials must be stored in clearly labelled, secure, well-ventilated areas away from all ignition sources to prevent accidental fires.
Question 6: What colour band identifies a dry powder fire extinguisher in Ireland?
- Black
- Cream
- Blue (Correct answer)
- Yellow
Correct answer: Blue
Dry powder extinguishers have a blue band or label on the red body, as per the EN 3 standard used in Ireland.
Question 7: Which fire extinguisher type is specifically designed for Class F cooking oil fires?
- CO2 extinguisher
- Foam extinguisher
- Wet chemical extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Dry powder extinguisher
Correct answer: Wet chemical extinguisher
Wet chemical extinguishers are specifically designed for Class F fires involving cooking oils and fats, as they cool and chemically saponify the burning oil.
Safe Pass Fire Prevention and Protection 2
What is the purpose of a 'hot work permit' on a construction site?