Unit 201: Outcome 4 - Safety, gases and heat producing equipment

Open Ended

Why is it important to follow safety requirements when working with gases and heat producing equipment in building services engineering?

Multiple Choice

Which gas cylinder has a right hand thread direction?

• Propane

• Butane

• Oxygen

• Acetylene

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of oxyacetylene equipment?

• Main control valve

• Pressure regulator

• Flashback arrestor

• Ignition coil

Multiple Choice

What are two important safety precautions to take when using LPG equipment, according to the slides?

• Store in well-ventilated areas and have a CO2 fire extinguisher present

• Store in dark, enclosed spaces and use water for fires

• Keep propane tanks in freezers and avoid ventilation

• Use LPG only in confined spaces and avoid signage

Open Ended

Describe the steps you would take to visually inspect gas equipment for safety.

Open Ended

When transporting gas cylinders, what is the purpose of keeping them upright and labeling the vehicle?

Multiple Choice

Which three elements are necessary for a fire to occur, as shown in the fire triangle?

• Oxygen, Fuel, Heat

• Fuel, Water, Oxygen

• Heat, Carbon Dioxide, Fuel

• Oxygen, Nitrogen, Heat

Multiple Choice

Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as oil and paraffin?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

Open Ended

Explain why care should be taken when using CO2 fire extinguishers in an enclosed space.

Multiple Select

Which fire extinguisher types can be used on electrical fires? Select all that apply.

• Water

• Foam

• Powder

• CO2

Multiple Choice

Which gas cylinder is identified by a black color and has a right hand thread direction?

• Oxygen

• Propane

• Butane

• Acetylene