HS&E Operatives practice question: First aid and emergency procedures (2 of 7)
A. Working environment A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
The fire alarm sounds while you are working on the second floor of a building that is still being built.
Put these actions in order, starting with the first.
Put these 5 steps in order.
AA. Go to the assembly point
BB. Stay until you are told it is safe to go back
CC. Stop work and quickly make it safe, such as switching off tools
DD. Report to the person checking who is out
EE. Leave by the nearest safe escape route
Show the answer and explanation
Correct order: C, E, A, D, B
C. Stop work and quickly make it safe, such as switching off tools First. Stop at once. If it takes only a moment, switch off tools so they don't add to the danger. Never delay your escape to do this.
E. Leave by the nearest safe escape route Second. Use the escape route you were shown at your induction. Don't use a hoist or go back for belongings.
A. Go to the assembly point Third. Go to the assembly point for your area, so everyone can be counted in one place.
D. Report to the person checking who is out Fourth. The roll call tells the emergency services whether anyone is still inside. If you are missing, someone may go in to look for you.
B. Stay until you are told it is safe to go back Last. Only go back into the building when the person in charge says it is safe.
Explanation
When the fire alarm sounds: stop and make safe if it takes a moment, leave by the nearest safe route, go to the assembly point, report in, and wait until you are told it is safe.