CSCS Fire Prevention Test

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HS&E TEST

Fire Prevention and Control

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Blue band fire extinguishers have which of the following content?

Powder - for use on liquid and electrical fires

Water - for use on wood, paper, textile and solid material fires

Carbon dioxide - for use on liquid and electrical fires

Foam - for use on liquid fires

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You see a driver refuelling an excavator but most of the diesel is spilling onto the ground. What is the first thing that you should do?

Tell the driver immediately and locate the spill kit

Look around for a spill kit and then tell your supervisor

Do nothing. The diesel will eventually seep into the ground

Tell your supervisor the next time that you see them

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Which of the following statements about gas leaking from a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder is true?

Any leak will always cause a fire and evacuation should be immediate

It's not a problem if a risk assessment has been carried out beforehand

It is only dangerous if there is a heat source very close to the cylinder

It can catch fire at some distance from the original leak and flash back to the source

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What does a hot-work permit allow you to do?

Carry out work that could start a fire

Carry out work that needs warm, protective clothing

Work below ground in a confined space

Work in warm weather

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Which one of the following is true about escape routes?

Escape routes should be narrow so people walk in single file

Escape routes must have concrete walls to prevent fire

Escape routes should be kept clear and unobstructed at all times

Stored materials should be kept covered if stored on an escape route

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A worker spills a large quantity of petrol on their clothes when refuelling a piece of equipment. What should they do?

Change their clothes immediately

Nothing it will evaporate quickly

Put some other clothes on top

Wipe it off with a cloth

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What should you do if you need to refuel a petrol-driven saw, but the container is missing its nozzle?

Try to make a dispensing nozzle yourself

Pour as quickly as possible

Pour the petrol and wipe up any spillages

Find the correct dispensing nozzle

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What are two common fire risks on construction sites?

Poor housekeeping and build up of waste

110 volt extension reels

230 volt power tools

Timber racks

Uncontrolled hot works

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Which two of these activities are likely to need a hot-work permit?

Soldering pipework in a central heating system

Refuelling a diesel dump truck

Using the heaters in the drying room

Replacing an empty liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder with a full one

Cutting steel with an angle grinder

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A worker spills a large quantity of petrol when refuelling a dumper. What should they do?

Contain - Stop - Notify

Notify - Contain - Stop

Stop - Notify - Contain

Stop - Contain - Notify

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What is the fire assembly point?

Where fire engines must go when they arrive on site

Where the fire extinguishers are kept

Where the fire started

Where people must go when the fire alarm sounds

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When is it safe for a worker to refuel a petrol-powered saw that they are using?

When it is turned off and cooled down

While it is running slowly

It can be refuelled at any time

As soon as it is completely empty

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Which emergency procedures should be explained in the site induction? Give three answers.

How to avoid leaving site in case it's a false alarm

What to do if someone is injured on site

How to raise the alarm in case of an emergency

Where to go if the fire alarm is activated

Where to go to leave valuables in an emergency

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What is the primary purpose of fire extinguishers?

To make sure the premises pass a safety inspection

To tackle small fires to prevent them becoming larger

To add decoration to the walls of the construction site

To be available and ready for when the fire service arrive

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What additional rules might a person working alone be asked to follow?

Never speak to the general public

Complete an additional time sheet

Carry two sets of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Make regular radio or mobile phone contact

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What must be checked before working in a corridor that is a fire escape route?

That any tools and equipment do not block the route

If the doors into the corridor are locked

If the tools being used are spark-proof

That fire escape signs are removed before the work starts

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Information about emergency procedures on site should be explained at which point?

During break or lunchtime

Within two weeks of start date

During overtime hours

At the site induction

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Which one of the following groups needs to be aware of emergency procedures on site?

Everyone who is on site

The directors of the company

Visitors to the site only

Only the designated first aiders

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A worker needs to use a flammable liquid. How much should be taken from the store?

Enough to last a month, but inform the site manager

Enough to last a week to save time going to the store

Enough to carry out the immediate activity

No more than the manual handling rules allow

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When should emergency procedures be put in place?

Annually

Before any work begins

At the beginning of each month

After the completion of the work

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Why is it important to have emergency procedures on site?

They help stop workplace bullying

They help to control dangerous situations

They will stop all deaths on site

They assist in creating a happy workplace

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Which of these statements, with reference to emergency procedures is correct?

They should not be changed without notice

They should not be discussed with the workforce

They should not be updated and checked

They should not be clear and easily understandable

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If you discover a fire, what is the first thing that you should do?

Raise the alarm

Finish what you are doing

Put your tools away

Try to put out the fire

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Fire emergency and precaution is not associated with which of the following signs?

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You are about to start a job. How will you know if you need a permit to work?

Other workers on site will pass them on after they have finished with them

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will give them out

Information will be given during the site induction, before any work starts

Permits to work are only required by managers on large sites

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What action should be taken if you notice a cylinder of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) is leaking?

Turn the supply off immediately, if it is safe to do so

Deliberately drain the cylinder

Don't report it to anyone except the site manager

Pour water on the cylinder to keep it cool

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If your job needs a hot-work permit, what two things would you expect to have to do?

Write a site evacuation plan

Check for signs of fire when you stop work

Know how to refill fire extinguishers

Know where all the fire extinguishers are kept on site

Have a fire extinguisher close to the work

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Which of these signs should be used to identify an emergency escape route?

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Red band fire extinguishers have which of the following content?

Powder - for use on liquid and electrical fires

Water - for use on wood, paper, textile and solid material fires

Foam - for use on liquid fires

Carbon dioxide - for use on liquid and electrical fires

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Mobile plant on site should be refuelled by whom?

Only authorised people

Only the driver

A supervisor or manager

Anyone who is asked to

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If a power tool being used on site needs refuelling several times a day, where should the fuel be stored?

In the designated fuel store

In a site vehicle

Close to the tool

Outside the perimeter of the site

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A large fire has been reported. You have not been trained to use fire extinguishers. What should you do?

Put away all your tools and then go to the assembly point

Go straight to the assembly point

Leave work for the day

Report to the site office and then go home

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Which of the following options best describes liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)?

It is orange, odourless and highly flammable

It is colourless, has a distinctive smell and is highly flammable

It is blue, odourless, and non-flammable

It is colourless, odourless and non-flammable

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Where should you go if you hear the fire alarm?

To the assembly point

To the site welfare facilities

To the site canteen

To the site office

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Cream band fire extinguishers have which of the following content?

Foam - for use on liquid fires

Carbon dioxide - for use on liquid and electrical fires

Water - for use on wood, paper, textile and solid material fires

Powder - for use on liquid and electrical fires

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Which two extinguishers should not be used on electrical fires?

Foam (Cream colour band)

Water (Red colour band)

Carbon dioxide (Black colour band)

Dry powder (blue colour band)

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What does it mean if there is frost around the valve on a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder?

You must lay the cylinder on its side

The cylinder is nearly empty

The valve is leaking

The cylinder is full

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If a fire occurs, how should you interact with the designated fire warden?

Follow the site manager as they will know their way around the site

Follow the instructions given by the fire warden

Ignore the fire warden and the site manager

Ignore the fire warden and follow your colleagues

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Black band fire extinguishers have which of the following content?

Powder - for use on liquid and electrical fires

Carbon dioxide - for use on liquid and electrical fires

Water - for use on wood, paper, textile and solid material fires

Foam - for use on liquid fires

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In addition to heat, what are the other two factors that must be present to start a fire?

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Nitrogen

Fuel

Argon

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What does a permit to work authorise?

The emergency services to come on to the site after an accident

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors to visit the site without warning

Tasks to be carried out safely under strictly controlled conditions

Untrained people to operate certain tools without supervision

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Why is Fire Prevention Important in Construction?

Fires on construction sites can cause severe damage, injuries, and even fatalities. With flammable materials, electrical equipment, and hot work activities present, it’s crucial for workers to understand fire risks and prevention measures. The CSCS Fire Prevention Test ensures that construction workers are aware of fire hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response protocols.

What Will You Learn in This Test?

This test assesses your knowledge of fire safety, prevention strategies, and emergency actions. By taking this test, you will learn:

The most common causes of fires on construction sites
How to handle and store flammable materials safely
The importance of fire prevention measures and risk assessments
How to use fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment
Employer and employee responsibilities under fire safety regulations

Key Topics Covered:

Fire Hazards on Construction Sites – Flammable materials, electrical risks, and hot work dangers.
Fire Prevention Measures – Proper storage, handling, and disposal of combustible materials.
Fire Safety Signs and Equipment – Understanding fire extinguishers, alarms, and evacuation routes.
Emergency Procedures – How to respond to a fire, raise the alarm, and evacuate safely.
Legal Responsibilities – Compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.

Why Take This Test?

Prevent fire hazards by following best practices on-site.
Stay compliant with UK fire safety regulations.
Improve workplace safety by understanding emergency procedures.

Prepare for the CSCS Fire Prevention Test today and ensure a fire-safe construction site!

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