Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

13.17 
Practice NEBOSH questions for 
Chapter 13
1. Explain the differences between the three types of 
enforcement notice which may be issued under the 
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
2. (a)
With reference to the fi re triangle. 
outline TWO
methods of extinguishing fi res.
(b) 
State
the ways in which persons could be harmed 
by a fi re in work premises.
3. (a)
Explain
using a suitable sketch, the signifi cance 
of the ‘fi re triangle’
(b) 
 Identify FOUR
different types of ignition source 
that may cause a fi re to occur, and give a typical 
workplace example of 
EACH
type
(c) 
For each type of ignition source identifi ed in (b), 
outline
the precautions that could be taken to 
prevent a fi re starting.
4. 
Identify
the 
FOUR
methods of heat transfer and 
explain
how each can cause the spread of fi re.
5. (a)
With reference to methods of heat transfer, 
explain
how fi re in a workplace may spread.
(b) 
Outline
measures that should be taken to mini-
mize the risk of fi re from electrical equipment.
(c) 
 Explain
why water should not be used on fi res 
involving electrical equipment and 
identify TWO 
suitable extinguishing agents that could be used 
in such circumstances.
6. 
List EIGHT
ways of reducing the risk of a fi re starting 
in a workplace.
7. 
Identify
the 
FIVE
stages of a fi re risk assessment in 
a low risk workplace.
8. In relation to a workplace fi re risk assessment, 
out-
line
the issues that should be taken into account 
when assessing the means of escape.
9.