Element 7: Fire

Question 1

Types of fire extinguishers

Answer 1

• Red: Water - paper. textile, wood, solid materials ( not liquid, electrical, metal)
• Blue: Powder - wood, paper, textiles, solid materials, liquid, electrical ( not metal)
• Cream: Foam - wood, paper, textiles, solid materials, liquid ( not electrical, metal)
• Black: C02 - Liquid, electrical ( not wood, paper, textiles, solid materials, metal)

Question 2

Safe storage of flammable liquid

Answer 2

When in use in the workplace, the quantity of flammable liquids should be minimised

• Up to 50 litres of highly flammable liquids
• Up to 250 litres of flammable liquids

Question 3

Flammable liquid flash point

Answer 3

21 - 55 degrees C

Highly flammable less than 21 degrees C

Question 4

Ways in which fire can spread

Answer 4

1. Direct contact
2. Conduction
3. Convection
4. Radiation

Question 5

Fire traingle

Answer 5

Oxygen

Fuel

Heat

Question 6

Fire risk assessment

Answer 6

1. Identify the fire hazards
2. identify the people at risk
3. evaluate / remove / reduce risk
4. Record / plan / instruct re: fire precautions Communicate
5. Review perodically or when something changes

Question 7

Means of escape

Answer 7

• Stairs and passageways should be kept clear, be well lit and appropriatley marked
• Doors on an escape route should open in the direction of travel and be maintained to ensure effective smoke seal
• Emergency lighting, if provided should be regularly tested and maintained and should be backed up by an emergency power supply
• Exit and directional signs should comply with legislative standards, have appropriate pictograms and be easily seen
• Assembly points are safe refuge areas in a buildiing or in the open air. They should be clearly marked and kept clear