Activity Sheet 1.1Activity Sheet 1.1Fire hazards in the workplace

Timing 15 minutesTiming 15 minutes

Look at the illustrations of the different workplaces. For each, try to identify: n three sources of fueln three sources of ignition.Think about what can be done to avoid these hazards.

Office

Source of fuel How to avoid hazard

Source of ignition How to avoid hazard

Activity Sheet 1.1Activity Sheet 1.1 (continued)

Fire hazards in the workplace

Garage

Source of fuel How to avoid hazard

Source of ignition How to avoid hazard

Activity Sheet 1.1Activity Sheet 1.1 (continued)

Fire hazards in the workplace

Warehouse

Source of fuel How to avoid hazard

Source of ignition How to avoid hazard

Activity Sheet 1.1Activity Sheet 1.1 (continued)

Fire hazards in the workplace

Kitchen

Source of fuel How to avoid hazard

Source of ignition How to avoid hazard

Activity Sheet 1.3Activity Sheet 1.3Fire spread

Timing 10 minutesTiming 10 minutes

Heat can be transferred by conduction, convection, radiation and direct flame contact. In some cases, a fire may use all four methods to spread rapidly through a building.

Consider each of the statements below and tick which of the four transfer methods is most relevant.

Statement Conduction Convection Radiation Direct flame contact

1. A coat ignites shortly after it is hung up to dry close to an electric fire.

2. A notice board reaches ignition temperature but is on the other side of a wall to a major office fire.

3. Smoke from an overheating ventilation fan rises through aventilation duct, causing a fire in the roof space of a building.

4. A frying pan ignites on the top of an electric hob.

5. Smoke from a fire is most dense at ceiling height.

6. The unburned products of combustion, such as smoke, can reignite a long way from the location of the original fire.

7. A car engine ignites when it is being driven due to lack of cooling.

8. A broken bottle magnifies the sun to cause a heathland fire in summer.

9. A partially extinguished cigarette smoulders and ignites in a waste paper bin.

10. A curtain catches light immediately above a waste paper bin that contains a carelessly discarded cigarette end.

Activity Sheet 1.4Activity Sheet 1.4Preventative control measures

Timing 5 minutesTiming 5 minutes

Identify measures that can be taken to prevent a fire from occurring. List these measures in terms of the fire triangle.

To prevent ignition

To reduce the risk associated with sources of fuel

To reduce the risk associated with oxygen

Type

Example

Activity Sheet 1.5Activity Sheet 1.5Safety signs

Timing 5 minutesTiming 5 minutes

Complete the table by stating: n the type of safety sign shownn how a specific example of each type of sign might be used.

Activity Sheet 1.7Activity Sheet 1.7Fire extinguishers

Timing 15 minutesTiming 15 minutes

Complete the missing information in the table.

Extinguisher type Colour of label Suitable for fire class How they work Limitations

Water

Cream Can use near but not directly on live electrical equipment, although care needs to be taken with liquid run-off

Electrical fires 1. When the pressure is released, ice can form on the extinguisher nozzle, so must hold extinguisher as instructed

2. Noisy when discharged and can shock people

Blue Remove oxygen from the fire – suffocation 1. effect – interrupting chain of combustion and preventing reignition 2.

Wet chemical Fine mist cools flames and prevents splashing; then create a thick layer of foam that smothers the fat and prevents reignition (starving effect)

Activity Sheet 2.3aActivity Sheet 2.3aFire safety inspection

Timing 15 minutesTiming 15 minutes

Look at the excerpt from a fire safety inspection form. Complete the second column of notes by deciding on appropriate control measures to keep risks at an acceptable level.

Fire hazards Control measures

1. Waste paper bins are overflowing.

2. The fire extinguisher in the main office is leaking.

3. There is evidence of people smoking in the office.

4. There is a large store of cleaning chemicals in the kitchen.

5. Employees are drying coats directly over an electric radiant heater

People at risk Control measures

1. The venue receives lots of visitors who are unfamiliar with the premises.

2. One employee in the workshop has hearing difficulties.

3. One employee has broken her leg.

Activity Sheet 2.3bActivity Sheet 2.3bFire safety inspection

Fire hazards Control measures

1. Waste paper bins are overflowing. Ensure that waste paper bins are emptied every night and the waste stored away from the building in metal bins. Introduce working methods that avoid using excessive paper.

2. The fire extinguisher in the main Ensure that fire extinguishers are checked regularly and serviced annually by an engineer.office is leaking.

3. There is evidence of people Provide a designated smoking area outside the building with appropriate bins for the disposal of cigarette butts. smoking in the office. Locate this area away from flammable substances.

4. There is a large store of cleaning Limit the volume of chemicals that can be stored on the premises or store in designated areas away from sources of ignition.chemicals in the kitchen.

5. Employees are drying coats directly Advise staff against doing this or replace all portable heaters with a central heating system.over an electric radiant heater

People at risk Control measures

1. The venue receives lots of visitors who Ensure that visitors sign in at reception and are always accompanied by an employee. Provide an initial briefing that covers are unfamiliar with the premises. emergency procedures. Provide notices, floor plans and clear emergency signage throughout the building.

2. One employee in the workshop Ensure that any audible fire alarms are supplemented with flashing lights or introduce a ‘buddy’ system.has hearing difficulties.

3. One employee has broken her leg. Devise a temporary personal emergency evacuation plan that provides information to the affected individual about how to manage her escape and ensure that the correct level of assistance is available.

Activity Sheet 2.4Activity Sheet 2.4Fire safety checklist

Timing 30 minutesTiming 30 minutes

Walk around the training centre and try to complete the form below.

If an item is compliant, tick the ‘yes’ box. If an item is not compliant, tick the ‘no’ box and explain what can be done to remedy the problem. If the item does not apply, tick the ‘N/a’ box. Any hazard not addressed in the questions can be written in the ‘Additional comments’ section.

If the answers to any of the questions are not obvious from a visual inspection, instead write down how you would go about finding out the answers.

Yes No N/a What can be done

Information and training

Are employees trained in what to do in the event of a fire?

Are new employees and visitors briefed in fire and emergency procedures?

Has a fire drill exercise been carried out within the last six months?

Are suitable and sufficient people trained in the use of fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment?

Fire prevention

Are suitable storage facilities provided and used for flammable materials?

Are all sources of heat, e.g. electric heaters, switched off when not in use?

Is waste removed regularly and stored away from the building?

Are hot works controlled?

Yes No N/a What can be done

Means of escape

Are emergency escape routes and the direction of exit clearly indicated with appropriate signs?

Are all gangways, corridors, stairs and emergency escape routes kept free from obstruction?

Are fire doors kept closed at all times or held open with automatic release devices?

Are fire instructions and signs displayed conspicuously?

Is an assembly point designated?

Activity Sheet 2.4Activity Sheet 2.4 (continued)

Fire safety checklist

Activity Sheet 2.4Activity Sheet 2.4 (continued)

Fire safety checklist Yes No N/a What can be done

Fire-fighting equipment

Are extinguishers located in appropriate positions on fixed brackets?

Are extinguishers of the correct type for the fire risks?

Are extinguishers unobstructed at all times?

Are extinguishers tested and in date?

Are fire blankets provided in kitchens?

Are fire detectors checked and maintained?

Is there a maintenance and test log for the fire alarm and is it up to date?

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