201 signs and fire safety.

what category of sign is this

• Information

• Mandatory

• Hazardous

• Prohibition

Answer explanation

Mandatory signs are blue and white, they are "must do" signs.

Signs use which communication method?

• Verbal

• Non-verbal

• Visual

• Written

What does this sign mean?

• First aid

• Fire assembly point

• Emergency eye wash

• Caution

Answer explanation

This sign indicates first aiders or first aid kit.

What type of fire extinguisher is this?

• Foam

• CO2

• Water

• Wet chemical

• Dry powder

Answer explanation

Dry powder has a blue band or strip on the bottle.

What extinguisher must you use on an electrical fire?

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Answer explanation

Only use co2 on electrical fires to avoid risk of electrocutions. 

Why is it important to have a fire/evacuation plan?

• So that people can get out of a building or site in a safe manner, when emergencies occur.

• So that workers can get out early from work and go home in the event of a fire.

• So that employees/public know what to do in the event of an evacuation.

• So employees/public can panic and run when an alarm is raised.

Answer explanation

An evacuation plan WILL save lives. 

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

• To highlight any risks involved in a job and let any workers know how to manage the risk correctly.

• For workers to sign before the job, so they can make a quick start.

• To keep the foreman/supervisor from getting into trouble.

• To indicate what material is needed for the job before any work starts.

What does this sign mean?

• Slippery surface

• No running

• Turn right

• Emergency exit

Answer explanation

Look for these signs in an evacuation for exits and stairwells.

Blocking a fire exit can result in prosecutions.

• True

• False

What colour is a sprinkler system?

• Blue

• Red

• Green

• Black