Safe Pass Fire Prevention and Protection 3

Question 1

Who has primary legal responsibility for fire safety on a construction site in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

The site contractor or employer

Answer

The site workers themselves

Answer

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA)

Answer

The local fire brigade

Question 2

How often must portable fire extinguishers on a construction site be formally inspected by a competent person?

Accepted Answer

At least annually

Answer

Every week

Answer

Every month

Answer

Every 6 months

Question 3

What should a worker do if their designated escape route is blocked by fire or smoke?

Accepted Answer

Use an alternative escape route or take refuge in a protected area

Answer

Pass quickly through the smoke holding their breath

Answer

Wait at the blockage for the fire brigade to arrive

Answer

Return to collect their tools before finding another route

Question 4

Which class of fire involves flammable gases such as LPG and natural gas?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class D

Question 5

Which of the following is a common cause of fire on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Welding and cutting operations without proper precautions

Answer

Using wet cement during foundation work

Answer

Operating diesel-powered machinery in the open air

Answer

Using water-based paints indoors

Question 6

After completing hot work such as welding or grinding, what must be done in the work area?

Accepted Answer

Monitor the area for signs of fire for a minimum period after completion

Answer

Immediately store all equipment and leave the area

Answer

Return the hot work permit to the office only

Answer

Apply water to all surfaces in the work area immediately

Question 7

What colour band or label identifies a wet chemical fire extinguisher in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Answer

Halon (green)

Answer

Cream

Answer

Black