Assessment
Add name of trust / organisation in box 1 and
name of trainer in box 2. Delete THIS box
1. A “triangle of fire” could consist of paper
waste, lit cigarettes and air
100%
1.
TRUE
2.
FALSE
0%
1
2
Correct Answer is 1- True
For a fire to exist it needs three elements:
PAPER = FUEL for the fire to burn
CIGARETTES = HEAT for the fire to continue burning
AIR = OXYGEN for the fire to breathe
If any of these elements are missing or removed the fire will go
out.
If you stop the sources of 3 elements coming together, you can
significantly reduce the chances of a fire happening.
By understanding how and where these sources occur you can
aim to prevent them becoming a fire threat.
2. Which of the following is the most
common cause of fire on NHS premises?
83%
1. Smoking
2. Arson
3. Electrical equipment
17%
0%
1
2
Correct Answer is 2 - Arson
Arson is the most common cause of fires in NHS premises as they are an easy
target. It’s important therefore to:
•
be on your guard
•
ensure that you know the organisation’s hotline number
•
call the Police if suspicious.
Other common causes are
Smoking
•
Enforce No Smoking Policy
•
Use Smoking Areas
•
Use ashtrays; empty into metal bins
•
Discard smoking materials safely; make sure they are OUT
Electrical Equipment
•
Make sure your equipment is tested
•
Are there signs of damage, overheating, not working properly ?
•
If in doubt Switch Off and Report
•
Can be a Fire Hazard if in bad condition or used wrongly
3. Select the most appropriate/correct
action to take when dealing with faulty
electrical equipment
86%
1. Report the fault and
leave the room by the
nearest safe exit
2. Use water to
extinguish to be on the
safe side
3. Pull out the plug
14%
0%
1
2
3
Correct Answer is 3 - Pull out the
plug
If there is faulty electrical equipment, pull the plug out - if
it's safe to do so.
You should always report any suspected faults, but it’s
important to ensure that other users know that the
equipment is faulty. So leave a note to warn colleagues at
least
Never use water on an electrical fire, and don't take any
risks with your safety - get out, stay out and call the
emergency number for your organisation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
4. What is the minimum time an NHS fire
door will contain fire, smoke and toxic
gases?
100%
30 mins
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
0%
0%
1
2
0%
Correct Answer is 1 – 30
minutes
Fire doors have different fire-resistance ratings. When
fire doors are used as part of a passive fire protection
system, they reduce the spread of fire or smoke between
zones and to enable safe exit from a building.
FIRE DOORS
•Protect escape routes AND create safe zones
•Stop spread of fire and smoke
•Save lives
5. Which 1 of the following statements is
not true?
97%
1.
All waste should be
disposed of safely and
correctly
2.
Only Managers are
responsible for arson
prevention
3.
Flammable liquids should
be kept securely in the
appropriate containers
3%
1
0%
2
3
Correct Answer is 2 – Only Managers are
responsible for arson prevention this statement is
INCORRECT
Waste such as shredded paper, cardboard boxes and
aerosols are sources of fuel for a fire
Laundry should be stored away neatly and safely. It can be
a source of fuel for a fire.
Examples of flammable liquids:
• everyday cleaning products
• chemicals such as alcohols, acetone, turpentine, ethol.
Everyone has a responsibility to prevent fires
6. In the event of a fire and patients have
been evacuated, which of the following
statements is not a priority?
100%
1.
Ensure that evacuated patients’
health needs are still being met
2.
Determine if it's safe to re-enter
the building to obtain unused
medical equipment
3.
Make sure that someone is
available to direct the fire
brigade to the area of the fire
0%
0%
1
2
Correct Answer is 2 - Determine if it's
safe to re-enter the building to obtain
much-needed medical equipment
Your personal responsibility is to the patients,
colleagues and yourself
Fire-fighters are the experts. Direct them to the fire as
quickly as possible. This action can save lives
7. Which of the following shouldn’t you do
if you wanted to find out if the fire alarm
automatically dials the fire brigade?
100%
1. Ask your line manager
2. Phone the Fire Safety
Advisor
3. Access and refer to
local policy
4. Try a false alarm to see
what happens
0%
0%
0%
1
2
Correct Answer is 4 - Try a
false alarm to see what
happens
It’s knowing the information that’s important so the right
course of action would be to :•Ask your line manager
•Phone the Fire Safety Advisor
•Access and refer to local policy
8. What is the primary cause of death from
indoor fires?
100%
1. Burns
2. Heat exposure
3. Smoke inhalation
0%
1
0%
2
3
Correct Answer is 3 – smoke
inhalation
Smoke inhalation is the number one cause of death related to
fires. An estimated 50%-80% of fire deaths are the result of
smoke inhalation injuries rather than burns.
Smoke inhalation occurs when an individual breathes in the
products of combustion during a fire. Combustion results from
the rapid breakdown of a substance by heat (more commonly
called burning). Smoke is a mixture of heated particles and
gases. It is impossible to predict the exact composition of
smoke produced by a fire. The products being burned, the
temperature of the fire, and the amount of oxygen available to
the fire all make a difference in the type of smoke produced.
9. Which one of the following statements is the
most likely causes of electrical fires in
workplace:
94%
1. Appliances turned off
when not in use
2. Trapped or pinched
electric cables
3. More than one appliance
in use
6%
0%
1
2
3
Correct Answer is 2 -
Trapped or pinched electric cables
Electrical cables and leads
•
Ensure electrical cables cannot become trapped or pinched which could result in malfunction
•
Secure with cable ties if possible
•
Make sure the outer covering of all power leads is in good condition and report if necessary
Plugs and sockets
Look out for the following:
•
Hot plugs or sockets, scorch marks, fuses that often blow, or flickering lights - they are all are signs
of loose wiring or other electrical problems
•
Badly wired plugs – any coloured wires sticking out could come loose and debris could also get into
the plug
•
Overloaded sockets – plugging too many electrical appliances into one socket can lead to
overheating
Cables and leads
The risks with cables and leads include:
•
Damage
•
Inappropriate positioning – they should not be anywhere that they could be tripped over, or near
water or sources of heat
Appliances
•
Never get them wet
•
Switch off and unplug electrical appliances when not in use
10. If you had to advise a colleague about
appropriate evacuation in the event of an
emergency, which of the following statements
100%
would you use?
1.
Always leave by the route that
is most familiar to you
2.
Leave the building the way
you came in
3.
Get out of the nearest window
4.
Use safest and most direct
route
0%
1
0%
0%
2
3
4
Correct Answer is 4 - Use safest and
most direct route
Evacuate the building by the safest and most direct route,
and report to the appropriate assembly point.
Make sure you are familiar with local knowledge
appropriate to your workplace
• Where are the escape routes?
• Where is the safe refuge point?
• Where is the appropriate assembly point?
• How will the patients be moved?
• What are the security arrangements?
• Where are the fire alarm call points?
• What are the different types of alarm signals?
• When are alarm test days?
THANK YOU
End of the assessment
Delegate Scores
10
Rachael BYRNE
10
Samantha Elise KEANE
10
Kirsty Anne FORREST
10
Emily Jane GARNETT
10
Hannah Claire STOKES
10
Vicki-lea BELL
10
Anne-Marie BOOTH
9
Emma SADLER
10
Rachel ASTLES
10
Amy GREGORY
10
Ashley-marie SMITH
10
Stacey Barbara HEATH
10
Thomas Luke KELLETT
10
Rachael Victoria JONES