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HS&E MAP practice question: Fire safety management (1 of 4) A. Legal and management A free question from our original HS&E MAP practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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You are planning fire safety for a building under construction.
Which is a key part of your fire plan?
Choose one answer.
A A. A fire plan isn't needed until the building is finished and handed overB B. Only a list of the nearest fire stations and their phone numbersC C. Locking all exits at night to stop theftD D. Escape routes, a way to raise the alarm, and fire-fighting equipmentShow the answer and explanation Answer: D
A. Wrong: Wrong. Buildings under construction can burn quickly. A fire plan is needed during the work.B. Wrong: Wrong. You need practical arrangements on site.C. Wrong: Wrong. Escape routes must be kept available whenever people are on site.D. Right: Right. HSE says sites need a fire plan with escape routes, a way of raising the alarm and suitable fire-fighting equipment.Explanation Construction sites need a fire plan: escape routes, alarms, fire-fighting equipment, and control of ignition sources and flammable materials.
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