An Introduction to Fire Safety – Knowledge Check

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What should you do if you are the first to discover a fire in the workplace?
- Start evacuating immediately
- Investigate the source of the fire
- Raise the alarm
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During a fire, what should you avoid using to exit the building?
- Staircases
- Lifts
- Corridors
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3. Question
What is the correct way to use a fire extinguisher?
- Use the SWEEP method – Shout, Wish, Emergency, Evacuate, Phone
- Use the PASS method – Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep
- Use the PULL method – Pin, Unleash, Lower fire Levels
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4. Question
Which of these are benefits to practising fire drills?
- To familiarise everyone with the sound of the alarm
- To ensure everyone is well practised so we don't rely on panic in an emergency
- To test the procedure so it can be improved if necessary
- To test the equipment to ensure it is working properly
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Question 5 of 11

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How many work related fires are there in the UK each year?
- 5,000
- 35,000
- 75,000
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6. Question
Which of these combinations could start a fire?
- Overheating electrical equipment, build-up of dust. the blowing of the electrical fan
- A smouldering cigarette butt, thrown from a car window, landing on some discarded paper
- Sparks from a grinder, landing on metal swarf outside in the workshop
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Which of these are effective ways to prevent workplace fires?
- Well managed, designated smoking areas
- Ensuring every employee has an emergency number in their phone
- A proper preventative maintenance plan for electrical equipment
- Extra fire extinguishers
- Regular fire drills
- Good housekeeping
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Question 8 of 11

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Which of these statements is true?
- All office buildings must have a fire risk assessment carried out every 120 months. If 50 or more people are employed, the risk assessment must be written down
- All office buildings must have a fire risk assessment carried out every 24 months. If 15 or more people are employed, the risk assessment must be written down
- All office buildings must have a fire risk assessment carried out every 12 months. If 5 or more people are employed, the risk assessment must be written down
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Which of the following should a good fire evacuation plan have?
- Clear instructions in an easy to read font
- Muster points and other safe spaces marked
- Toilets and drinking facilities marked
- Instructions that could apply to any building
- Primary and secondary escape routes
- The names of clients or sponsors of the business
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In the event of a fire, what can you do to slow down the spread of smoke?
- Make sure you gather all of your belongings as your evacuate so that there is less to burn
- Use fire suppression systems such as a fire extinguisher or sprinklers
- Close doors behind you as you evacuate
- Use damp cloths or towels to seal gaps around doors and windows
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How long does it take for Fire Extinguishers to empty?
- After the first 'sweep'
- After 15 seconds
- After 30 seconds
- Until the fire is out
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