Fire Prevention Practices Flashcards
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What is the primary difference between fire prevention and fire protection?
Answer: Fire prevention eliminates conditions that could start a fire, while fire protection detects and suppresses fires that have already started
Prevention focuses on eliminating ignition sources and fuel sources before a fire starts. Protection includes systems like sprinklers, alarms, and fire-rated construction that respond to fires.
What is good housekeeping in fire prevention at a construction site?
Answer: Regularly removing combustible waste, maintaining clear egress, storing materials properly, and keeping work areas organized
Good housekeeping reduces fire risk by eliminating fuel sources (waste), maintaining escape routes (clear egress), and organizing materials to prevent accidental ignition.
What fire prevention measure is required when performing welding near combustible materials that cannot be moved?
Answer: Cover combustibles with fire-resistant blankets or shields and assign a fire guard to monitor during and after welding
When combustibles cannot be moved, they must be protected with fire-resistant coverings, and a fire guard must monitor for ignition during and after the welding operation.
What is the fire prevention concern with improper electrical connections at construction sites?
Answer: Overloaded circuits, exposed wiring, and improper connections can cause arcing, overheating, and fire
Improper electrical work at construction sites is a leading cause of fires. Overloaded circuits generate excess heat, exposed wires create short circuit risk, and loose connections cause arcing.
What is a fire prevention inspection at a construction site?
Answer: A systematic review of the site to identify and correct fire hazards before they cause a fire
Fire prevention inspections systematically examine the site for potential fire hazards including improper material storage, electrical issues, hot work violations, and housekeeping deficiencies.
What is the role of fire-retardant treated wood in construction fire safety?
Answer: It slows the spread of flame across the wood surface, buying time for detection and response
Fire-retardant treated wood is not fireproof but significantly slows flame spread, reducing the speed at which a fire can grow and providing more time for detection and evacuation.