Fire Safety Quiz

How often should a competent person check a fire extinguisher?

• Every 6 months

• Every 12 months

• Every 24 months

• Every 36 months

In what position should butane and propane cylinders be stored?

• Lying on their side

• Upright and standing on their base

• At an angle of about 70 degrees

• With the valve pointing downwards

What is a fire assembly point?

• A place where the fire brigade goes to

• A place where the fire extinguishers are kept

• The place to go to when the fire alarm sounds

• The place where the fire alarm is

What colour is a water-filled fire extinguisher, or what colour is its label?

• Cream

• Red

• Black

• Green

All new fire extinguishers are now coloured red. How can you tell the difference between types of extinguisher?

• The type of each extinguisher is written on a sign next to the extinguisher

• During site induction, you will be told where the different types of extinguishers are

• A different colour panel or band is on the body of the extinguisher

• The weight and shape of the extinguisher

When discharging carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, the nozzle:

• becomes very cold

• becomes very hot

• becomes warm

• doesn't change in temperature

For fires involving spilled petrol, which fire extinguisher should you use?

• Foam

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Vaporising liquid

On 'new style' red fire extinguishers, which part of the extinguishers will be colour coded?

• The label

• The base

• The wall bracket

• The cap

A hot work permit is a document which allows:

• work in hot weather

• work which involves insulated clothing

• work when there is a risk of starting a fire

• work out of normal hours

A hot work permit will normally have which TWO of the following conditions attached?

• A fire extinguisher is to be located close to the work

• An inspection must be completed at the end of the work to check for signs of fire

• An unlimited time for completing the work

• An option to deviate from the permit if you need to

• An option to pass the permit on to another company