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HS&E MAP practice question: Fire safety management (4 of 4)

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You are placing fire extinguishers around your site.

What does HSE advise?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. At fire points, in types that suit the fire
  2. B. Keep them all locked in the site office
  3. C. Use one type for every kind of fire
  4. D. Don't train anyone, so nobody is tempted to fight a fire
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says extinguishers should be at identified fire points, the type should suit the fire, and nominated people should be trained to use them.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. They need to be ready at fire points around the site.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The wrong type can make a fire worse, for example water on electrical fires.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. HSE says nominated people should be trained.

Explanation

Put suitable extinguishers at fire points, and train nominated people to use them.

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