8202 L2 H&S Fires

What are the three elements that make up the fire triangle?

What type of fire is classified as Class A?

A wood fire has started in your place of work. Which type of fire extinguisher should be used to put out the fire?

• Water extinguisher

• Foam extinguisher

• Carbon dioxide extinguisher

• Wet chemical extinguisher

How is a water fire extinguisher identified?

• By a red panel

• By a blue panel

• By a yellow panel

• By a black panel

What are the possible risks of using this fire extinguisher?

• Care must be taken if using near electrical equipment or wiring, as there is a risk of electrocution.

• It can be safely used on all types of fires without any precautions.

• There are no risks associated with using this fire extinguisher.

• It is only dangerous if used outdoors.

An electrical fire has started in your place of work. Which type of fire extinguisher should be used to put out the fire?

• Powder or CO₂ extinguisher

• Water extinguisher

• Foam extinguisher

• Wet chemical extinguisher

How would the correct extinguisher to use on this fire be identified?

• Blue panel for powder extinguishers; black panel for CO₂ extinguishers

• Red panel for water extinguishers; yellow panel for foam extinguishers

• Green panel for wet chemical extinguishers; orange panel for vaporizing liquid extinguishers

• White panel for halon extinguishers; purple panel for metal extinguishers

What are the possible risks of using this fire extinguisher?

• The fumes from a CO₂ extinguisher can be harmful; the area must be kept ventilated.

• It can cause electrical fires to spread rapidly.

• It may leave a powdery residue that is difficult to clean.

• It can cause water damage to electronic equipment.

Which type of fire extinguisher is identified by a black panel?

• Water extinguisher

• Powder extinguisher

• Foam extinguisher

• CO₂ extinguisher

What class of fire contains combustible metals

• A

• B

• C

• D