State the purpose of a fire log book

Reference no: EM132200

QUESTION 1

a) (i) Define the term Combustion

(ii) Explain clearly, using a suitable sketch, the components and conditions required for combustion to be maintained and how can these be controlled

(b) State FOUR types of ignition sources that may cause a fire to occur, giving a typical workplace example of each type

(d) Identify and explain clearly, using examples, FOUR methods by which heat is transferred in the event of a fire

(e) State 5 (Five) conditions for gas and dust explosion to occur

QUESTION 2

a) What are the measures that can be taken to minimise the risk of fire from electrical equipment?

(b) Outline 8(Eight) major causes of kitchen fire

Electrical equipment
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(d) Differentiate between Thermoplastic and Thermosetting

(e) On a fire escape route, state where should portable fire extinguisher be sited

QUESTION 3

(a) What is meant by the term Automatic Fire Detection?

(b) Outline the types of fire alarm and state the factors that need to be considered in the selection a fire alarm system for a workplace

(d) Outline measures that could be considered to ensure that disabled persons can be evacuated safely from the building

QUESTION 4

(a) Describe the typical content of a fire safety training session for the employees

(b) (i) State the purpose of a fire log book

(ii) What are the information that may be contained in a fire log book

QUESTION 5

(a) What are the appropriate design features of a separate outdoor building used to store more than 50 litres of a flammable liquid in drums?

(b) Describe the practical factors that should be taken into account when considering minimising the potential environmental impact of a fire at a major chemical plant

(d) Explain ways to minimize the risk of an arson attack

Reference no: EM132200

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