Actions to take on discovering a fire

What is the first step you should take upon discovering a fire in the workplace?

• Leave the building immediately

• Raise the alarm as instructed by your organisation

• Gather your belongings

• Call the emergency services

What should you do after raising the alarm in the event of a fire?

• Return to your desk

• Alert others to the danger by raising your voice

• Use a fire extinguisher

• Call your family

Which of the following should you NOT do when evacuating the building during a fire?

• Leave via the nearest emergency escape route

• Stop to save your belongings

• Assemble at the correct assembly point

• Close doors on your way out

What is the purpose of assembling at the correct assembly point?

• To have a break

• To be accounted for and receive instructions

• To return to the building quickly

• To call the emergency services

When is it safe to return to the building after a fire evacuation?

• When you feel it is safe

• When the fire marshal authorises it

• When the fire alarm stops

• When the emergency services leave

What should you do with doors when evacuating a building during a fire?

• Leave them open

• Lock them

• Close them but do not lock

• Remove them

What is the primary role of the emergency services when they arrive at the scene of a fire?

• Save the building

• Save people’s lives

• Investigate the cause of the fire

• Secure the premises

Why is it important to go to the correct assembly point during a fire evacuation?

• To avoid getting lost

• To ensure everyone is accounted for

• To have a better view of the fire

• To meet with friends

What should you NOT do with fire extinguishers in the workplace?

• Use them to tackle small fires

• Use them if a fire is blocking your exit

• Use them for wedging doors open

• Keep them accessible

What must your employer provide if you are expected to use a fire extinguisher?

• A manual

• Training to use it safely

• A demonstration video

• A certificate