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HS&E Operatives practice question: Safety signs and signals (5 of 7)
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In the corridor of a building under construction there is a red square sign with a white fire extinguisher on it.
What does the sign tell you?
Choose one answer.
- AA. The way out in an emergency
- BB. Where fire-fighting equipment is kept
- CC. That you must not use a fire extinguisher here
- DD. That there is a fire risk and you must take care
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B
- A. Wrong: Wrong. Emergency exits and escape routes are shown on green signs.
- B. Right: Right. Red square or rectangular signs show where fire-fighting equipment is, such as extinguishers and fire alarm call points.
- C. Wrong: Wrong. A "must not" sign is a red ring with a diagonal bar. A red square shows fire-fighting equipment.
- D. Wrong: Wrong. A warning sign is a yellow triangle with a black border. This sign shows equipment, not a warning.
Explanation
Red square signs show where fire-fighting equipment is kept. Know where the nearest one is on your part of site.
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