Team Member Fire Awareness Post Self-Assessment

Which three elements are needed to start a fire?

A) Oxygen, Heat and Fuel?

B) Heat, Oxygen and Water?

C) Fuel, Heat and Water?

D) Air, Heat and Oxygen?

What are the most common causes of fire in the UK?

A) Arson and discarded cigarette ends?

B) Waste paper?

C) Petrol?

D) Chip pan fires?

When draining petrol from a vehicle why should an earth lead be used?

A) To prevent sparks?

B) To prevent petrol splashes?

C) To reduce the risk of static?

D) To prevent the fuel drainer from rolling away during use?

Why should electrical cable extension leads be fully unwound prior to use?

A) To prevent the cable from being stretched?

B) To ensure they provide maximum power?

C) To ensure they are routed correctly?

D) To reduce the risk of overloading the cable?

Ideally how often should you check your own work area for fire risks?

A) Daily?

B) At the end of each shift?

C) Weekly?

D) Monthly

A sign displaying a green background, a white running man and directional arrow has which of the following meanings?

A) This way to the nearest exit?

B) This way to the main entrance/exit?

C) Safe direction/safe way out?

D) Leave the premises and stand with your mates somewhere on the site?

Which is the correct group of fire extinguishers that can be used on a fuel fire?

A) Fire blanket, Water, Dry Powder?

B) Dry Powder, Water, CO²?

C) Dry Powder, Water, Foam?

D) Dry Powder, CO², Foam?

Which of these groups are classified as a Class ‘A’ type fire?

A) Paper, Wood, Cardboard?

B) Liquids, Gas, Electrical?

C) Wood, Paper, Fuel?

D) Cardboard, Liquids, Wood?

Upon discovering a fire what is the first thing you should do?

A) Get out quickly?

B) Raise the alarm?

C) Wait until someone tells you what to do?

D) Ignore it?

A class ‘C’ fire is a fire which is?

Fuelled by Petrol?

Fuelled by Paper?

Fuelled by Flammable Gasses?

Fuelled by Electrical Sources?