Emergency Procedures on Construction Sites Flashcards
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What should the F-03 fire guard do after a fire has been extinguished on a construction site by FDNY?
Answer: Not resume work until FDNY declares the area safe, and document the incident thoroughly in the fire watch log
FDNY must declare the area safe before work resumes, and the fire guard must document the incident thoroughly in the fire watch log.
What type of drill should be conducted periodically on construction sites to ensure workers know emergency procedures?
Answer: Periodic emergency evacuation drills testing the alarm notification and evacuation to the assembly area
Periodic emergency evacuation drills verify that workers know alarm sounds, evacuation routes, and assembly area locations — essential on sites with rotating worker populations.
What special emergency procedure applies when a worker is trapped in a confined space on a construction site?
Answer: Call 911 immediately, do not attempt untrained rescue entry, and identify the confined space for FDNY
Confined space rescue requires specialized FDNY training — untrained rescue attempts often result in additional fatalities. Call 911 immediately and do not enter without proper training and equipment.
What should workers do when the evacuation alarm sounds on a construction site?
Answer: Immediately stop work, leave tools, and evacuate to the designated assembly area by the nearest safe exit
Upon hearing the evacuation alarm, workers must immediately stop all work and evacuate — tools, materials, and personal belongings are secondary to life safety.
What special hazard must the F-03 fire guard communicate to FDNY when reporting a fire near propane cylinder storage?
Answer: The location, quantity, and type of compressed gas cylinders present and the BLEVE risk they pose
FDNY incident commanders must know about propane cylinder storage near a fire to deploy cooling water, establish safety perimeters, and make tactical decisions to prevent BLEVE.
What information from the F-03 fire guard helps FDNY account for all workers at a construction site after a fire evacuation?
Answer: The current roster of workers on site, organized by trade and employer, with count of persons evacuated and any potentially missing
A complete organized roster with names by trade and employer, plus count of evacuated versus expected workers, allows FDNY to determine if search and rescue operations are needed.