Worksheet 3

Health and Safety Questions

Lecturer: Mr. Keemal Ali

Automation technology College Ltd

Fire Prevention and Control + Permit to work Questionnaire

Lecturer: Mr. Ali

1) Identify the three factors that contribute to a fire outbreak. (The fire triangle)

2) Identify the classes of fires and include the materials involved in its classification.

3) Briefly explain the following terms:

a) Smothering b) Starving c) cooling d) Chemical reaction

4) Explain the Acronym P.A.S.S

5) Identify six types of fire extinguishers, include their respective colour codes and state what
class of fire they are normally used on.

6) Describe how to use appropriately, the AFFF extinguisher for

a) Solid fires b) Liquid fires.

7) List six examples of firefighting equipment apart from extinguishers.

8) What is the importance of knowing the emergency plans and evacuation procedures?

9) List 7 points of concern which should be considered when designing any fire route procedure.

10) How is assembly and roll call managed in the event of a fire?

11) What is a fire drill and why is it important?

12) What is the suggested interval for fire drills to be executed?

13) What is meant by the term “confined space”?

14) What is a permit to work system and why is it important?

15) Identify five pieces of information that can be found on a permit to work system.

16) How does a risk assessment differ from a safe system of work?