Why shouldn’t carbon dioxide extinguishers be used in confined spaces?
Answer
They will create a larger fire
They might create harmful fumes
They could cause claustrophobia
They might explode
Question 5
Question
Which of the following extinguishers is suitable for a fire involving flammable liquids?
Answer
Carbon dioxide extinguisher (black)
Polka dot extinguisher (dotty)
Powder extinguisher (blue)
Foam extinguisher (cream)
Question 6
Question
To stop a fire spreading (in a high-risk structure where the spread can be very rapid), a building can be:
Answer
put in a protective bubble protected from all fires and extra terrestrial attacks
sub-divided by fire-resisting walls, floors and sometimes ceilings (fire compartmentation)
provided with more fire extinguishers
Question 7
Question
How many classes of fire are there ?
Answer
6
3
4
Question 8
Question
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the Fire (Scotland) Act, requires virtually all buildings, structures and open spaces, to be assessed for fire risk.
Answer
True
False
Question 9
Question
The process for assessing the risk of a fire consists of 5 steps, what is the correct order ?
Answer
1. Identify Hazards,
2. Evaluate the Level of Risk
3. Identify People at Risk
4.Identify Danger
5. Review
1. Identify Hazards,
2. Identify People at Risk
3. Evaluate the level of risk in your premise
4. Record , plan, instruct, inform and train
5. Review
1. Identify Hazards,
2. Identify People at Risk
3. Report
4. Eliminate
5. Review
Question 10
Question
Where is the Fire Assembly Point?
Answer
Across the Road by the British Council
Horse Guards Parade
The Courtyard
Question 11
Question
Who is our Site Fire Safety Co-ordinator on site ?