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6. b) State the requirements of the fire precautions (workplace) Regualtion1997 relating to emergency routes & exits.
Emergency routes and exits should be kept clear at all times.
Lead to a place of safety.
Adequately signed.
The number distribution & dimensions of emergency routes exit shall be adequate
having regard to the use.
Equipment & dimensions of the workplace & the maximum number of persons
present at any time.
Emergency doors shall open in the direction of the escape routes.
Emergency doors shall not be locked or fastened so that they can be easily &
immediately opened by a person in an emergency.
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Routes requiring illumination shall be provided with emergency lighting of
adequate intensity
5 a) List FOUR types of ignition sources that may cause a fire to occur,
giving a typical workplace example of each type.
Electricity:- arcing, overheating due to faulty wiring, poor connections or excess
current).
Chemical reduction: (Reaction involving heat).
Hot work/ spark: Reaction involving heat.
Naked flame or burning material:- discarded smoking materials.
Friction caused by inadequate lubrication or machinery & hot surfaces, cooking
or heating appliances.
B) Outline the main requirements of a safe means of escape from a
building.
1) Fire resistance.
2) Exit provision.
3) Marking.
4) Housekeeping.
5) assembly Point.
6) Fire drill procedure and / or training.

a) Identify the fire prevention measure to be taken inside any enclosed

environment
229) List eight rules to follow that may reduce the risk of fire starting in the
workplace.
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No smoking.
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PTW for any Hot work.
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Good housekeeping, removal of waste daily.
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Control of flammable materials only daily/ shift required amount allowed.
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Good electrical maintenance (PAT) testing on equipment.
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No overloading sockets.
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Regular testing on the electrical distribution system.
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Good storage for any flammable material off the workshop floor.
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Regular workshop tours to spot material build up.
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Regular briefing of the workforce on the need to be vigilant etc.