Fire Safety Assessment Test

You can stop a fire from starting by depriving it of oxygen. What is this process called?   [One correct answer] 

Breathing in smoke, and smoke inhalation, is the most common cause of death from fires that are indoors.   [True or False] 

Which of the following could be a fire hazard?   [Multiple choice] 

Fire hazard identification requires paying attention to the area around you, and the area that you work in.   [True or False] 

Why should a fire risk evaluation be done at a workplace?   [Multiple choice] 

Individuals who are not familiar with the workplace, such as visitors or contractors, should not be taken into account when performing a fire risk evaluation.   [True or False] 

Fire safety protocols are those that are enacted upon the discovery of a fire.   [True or False] 

Which of these things are included in fire safety protocols?   [Multiple choice]

You should familiarise yourself with the fire safety protocols of your workplace as soon as you arrive there, and at regular intervals, so you can stay up to date with any changes.   [True or False] 

Fire alarms are alarms that go off in the event of a fire. They are only audible.   [True or False] 

You can often smell fire before you can see it.   [True or False] 

What does the label look like on a carbon dioxide extinguisher?   [One correct answer] 

De-ionised water mist extinguishers can be used on small electrical fires but NOT on burning fat, or fires involving small pieces of metal.   [True or False] 

Foam extinguishers are best used on burning solids or liquids, including liquids such as paint or petrol.   [True or False] 

How often should the fire extinguishers be tested by a trained professional?   [One correct answer]