1) How does this type of extinguisher put our fires? a) It gets rid of the heat b) It keeps out oxygen c) It removes the fuel d) It makes the fire wet 2) This fire extinguisher contains: a) foam b) carbon dioxide (CO2) c) water d) dry powder 3) You need to work in a corridor that is a fire excape route. You must see that: a) your tools and equipment do not block the route b) all doors into the corridor are locked c) you only use spark-proof tools d) you remove all fire excape signs before you start 4) A fire assembly point is the place where: a) fire engines must go when they arrive on site b) the fire extinguishers are kept c) people must go when the fire alarm sounds d) the fire started 5) To put out an oil fire, you must not use: a) a: b) b: c) c: d) d: 6) This fire extinguisher contains: a) water b) foam c) dry powder d) carbon dioxide (CO2) 7) When you use a carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher, the nozzle gets: a) very cold b) very hot c) warm d) very heavy 8) A hot work permit lets you: a) work in hot weather b) carry out work that needs warm protective clothing c) carry out work that could start a fire d) light a bonfire 9) Which two extinguishers can be used on electrical fires? a) a: b) b: c) c: d) d: 10) If your job needs a hot work permit what two things would you expect to have to do? a) Have a fire extinguisher close to the work b) Check for signs of fire when you stop work c) Know where all the fire extinguishers are kept on site d) Write a site evacuation plan e) Know how to refill fire extinguishers 11) Look at these jobs. Which two are likely to need a hot work permit? a) Cutting steel with an angle grinder b) Soldering pipework in a central heating system c) Refuelling a diesel dump truck d) Replacing an empty Liquid Petroleum Gas cylinder with a full one e) Working at night using halogen flood lights 12) All fires need heat, fuel and: a) oxygen b) carbon dioxide c) argon d) nitrogen 13) Which two extinguishers are best for putting out oil fires? a) a: b) b: c) c: d) d: 14) If you discuover a large fire, the first thing you should do is: a) put your tools away b) finish what you are doing if it is safe to do so c) try to put out the fire d) raise the alarm 15) If you hear the fire alarm, you should go to: a) the site canteen b) the assembly point c) the site office d) the fire 16) This extinguisher can be used to put out: a) burning oil b) electrical fires c) wood fires d) burning petrol 17) A large fire has been reported. You have not been trained to use fire extinguishers. You should: a) put away all your tools and then go to assembly point b) report to the site office and then go home c) go straight to the assembly point d) leave work for the day 18) This extinguisher must not be used on: a) electrical fires b) wood fires c) burning furniture d) burning clothes 19) This extinguisher must not be used on: a) electrical fires b) wood fires c) burning oil d) burning petrol 20) If you see 'frost' around the valve on a Liquid Petroleum Gas cylinder, it means: a) the cylinder is nearly empty b) the cylinder is full c) the valve is leaking d) you must lay the cylinder on its side 21) The type of extinguisher puts our a fire by: a) starving the fire of exygen b) cooling the burning material c) increasing the oxygen supply d) diluting the oxygen with another gas 22) If there is a fire, you will need to go to the site assembly point. When would you expect to be told where this is? a) By the Health and Safety Executive b) During site induction c) By reading your employer's health and safety policy d) Your mates will tell you

Health and safety section 11 fire prevention and control

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