Fire safety E3 pt 1

What is one of the main goals of fire safety?

• Protecting people and property from fire hazards

• Increasing the temperature in buildings

• Reducing water usage

• Promoting open flames indoors

What can happen if gas canisters (propane, butane) are improperly stored or damaged?

• They can become a fire hazard.

• They will freeze.

• They will lose pressure.

• They will become non-flammable.

What do "hot works" refer to?

• Any activity that produces heat, sparks, or flames

• Activities that only involve water

• Activities that require cold temperatures

• Any activity that produces sound

What can happen when faults occur in electrical equipment?

• The equipment will always stop working immediately.

• Heat or sparks can easily ignite flammable materials nearby.

• The equipment will become waterproof.

• The equipment will cool down.

Which of the following is an example of faulty electrical equipment?

• Power tools with frayed cables

• New power tools with sealed cables

• Power tools with plastic handles

• Power tools with rubber grips

What risk is associated with overloaded extension leads?

• They can make the room colder.

• They can overheat, melt, or spark and set fire to flooring or stored materials.

• They can improve electrical efficiency.

• They can reduce dust in the area.

Why are damaged chargers or transformers dangerous, especially in damp or dusty conditions?

• They can short-circuit and overheat.

• They can clean the air.

• They can increase battery life.

• They can reduce humidity.

What can dust build-up around sockets or lights act as if overheating occurs?

• Fuel

• Water

• Insulation

• Coolant

Why are leaking fuel containers left near rubbish dangerous?

• Sparks or heat can cause sudden ignition

• They keep the area clean

• They prevent fire from spreading

• They cool down the rubbish

What can happen if bins or skips are overflowing?

• Fires can start unnoticed and spread quickly to nearby materials

• Fires are less likely to start

• The area becomes cooler

• Emergency exits are easier to find