Introduction to Fire Safety Management

8.6
Example NEBOSH questions for 
Chapter 8
1. 
Outline
FOUR common causes of fi re in the 
workplace. (8)
2.
(a)
Explain
the dangers associated with liquefi ed 
petroleum gas (LPG). 
(4)
(b) 
Describe
the precautions needed for the 
storage, use and transportation of LPG in 
cylinders on a construction site. 
(4)
3. 
Identify_the_preventive_measures_which_can_be_applied_to_reduce_the_possibilities_of_arson_taking_place._(8)_4._Outline'>Identify
the preventive measures which can be 
applied to reduce the possibilities of arson 
taking 
place. 
(8)
4. 
Outline
the measures that should be taken to 
minimise the risk of fi re from electrical 
equipment. 
(8)
5. A major hazard on a refurbishment project is fi re.
(a) 
Identify
THREE activities that represent an 
increased 
fi re risk in such a situation. 
(3)
(b) 
Outline
the precautions that may be taken 
to prevent a fi re from occurring. 
(5)
6. 
List
the principles that should be considered 
for the safe storage of fl ammable liquids in 
containers. 
(8)

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Appendix 8.1 Example hot work permit
Hot Work Permit
No.
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Part A: 
Issued to:.........................................................................................................................................
Date:.................................... 
Time.................................................................................................
I certify that the above person has been contracted to undertake hot works:...............................
From...../...../.....at..........hrs 
until...../...../.....at..........hrs
For the purpose of...........................................................................................................................
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Signed...........................................Position..........................................Date...../...../.....at..........hrs