Safe Pass Fire Prevention and Protection 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'hot work permit' on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To control and document work activities that generate heat or sparks

Answer

To authorise workers to operate machinery near fire hazards

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To record the location of fire extinguishers on site

Answer

To certify that workers are trained in fire extinguisher use

Question 2

Which class of fire involves solid materials such as wood, paper, and textiles?

Accepted Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 3

What colour band identifies a foam fire extinguisher in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Cream

Answer

Black

Answer

Blue

Answer

Red

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a fire assembly point on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To designate where workers gather after evacuating for a headcount

Answer

To store fire-fighting equipment

Answer

To mark the location of the nearest fire exit

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To indicate where emergency vehicles should park

Question 5

How should flammable and combustible materials be stored on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

In clearly labelled, secure areas away from ignition sources

Answer

In the site welfare facilities away from workers

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Next to fire extinguishers for quick access during a fire

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In the deepest part of the site to contain any fire

Question 6

What colour band identifies a dry powder fire extinguisher in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Answer

Black

Answer

Cream

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Yellow

Question 7

Which fire extinguisher type is specifically designed for Class F cooking oil fires?

Accepted Answer

Wet chemical extinguisher

Answer

CO2 extinguisher

Answer

Foam extinguisher

Answer

Dry powder extinguisher