1. Fire Extinguishers, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) & Safety Signs

2. What Makes a Fire ? The Fire Triangle Heat Oxygen Fuel
Fire just does not happen. There are 3 elements that must be present for a fire to burn; heat, Fuel and Oxygen.
All 3 are needed for a fire, so if you take one away the fire will not burn.
Oxygen is almost always present as we need it to breathe. Therefore we only have control over 2 elements. The rule is to never mix fuel and heat.
Fuel

3. Fire Extinguishers
A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e. no escape route, smoke, explosion hazard, etc.), or otherwise requires the expertise of a fire department. Typically, a fire extinguisher consists of a hand-held cylindrical pressure vessel containing an agent which can be discharged to extinguish a fire.

4. Water extinguishers
Red body
Suitable for wood fires, furniture and paper etc.
Not suitable for combustible liquids, Oil, Petrol, cooking fats etc.
Not safe to use on fires involving electricity;
Extinguishes by cooling

5. Foam extinguishers Not suitable for use on fires
Red Body with Cream label.
Suitable for Flammable liquids, petrol, solvents etc
Not suitable for use on fires
involving Electricity;
Extinguishes by cooling and sealing the surface of a burning liquid.

6. Powder extinguishers Red body with blue label.
Safe to use on any type of fire.
Works by chemically Interfering with the combustion reaction

7. Carbon dioxide [CO2] extinguishers
Red body with black label
Safe to use on any type of fire;
Safe to use on fires involving electricity;
Extinguishes by reducing oxygen levels and cooling.

8. Other fire fighting equipment
Fire Safety Signs
PRESS HERE TO SOUND THE FIRE ALARM
FIRE HOSE REEL

9. Safety Signs

10. ! Safety Signs Blue/White = Must Do Green/White = Safety Information
Red/White = Must NOT Do
Yellow/Black = Health & Safety Hazard Warning

11. Safety Signs NO SMOKING
Any Red and White sign with a line through means:
“ Not Allowed or Must Not”
NO SMOKING

12. Safety Signs FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE WARNING - LASER BEAMS
Yellow + Black = HAZARD WARNING
FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE
WARNING - LASER BEAMS

13. Safety Signs
BEWARE
ELECTRICITY
TOXIC
EXPLOSIVE

14. Safety Signs Safe Route to Fire Exit First Aid Kit
Green + White = SAFETY Information
Safe Route to Fire Exit
First Aid Kit

15. Safety Signs YOU MUST WEAR OVERALLS YOU MUST WEAR SAFETY GLOVES
Blue + White = Mandatory or Must Do
YOU MUST WEAR OVERALLS
YOU MUST WEAR SAFETY GLOVES
YOU MUST WEAR EAR DEFENDERS

16. Use your mouse curser to select and click the correct answer.
Interactive Revision
The following twelve questions will help you to see how much you remember about Safety Signs.
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17. Click on the Logo to start.

18. This will test your understanding of the following:
Prohibitory
Warning
Mandatory
Fire
First Aid signs
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19. Question 1 Click on the image below that has
the correct shape and colour for a
Prohibitory or Do Not sign

20. Sorry, Wrong Answer
Clue:
All Prohibitory signs are red
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21. All Prohibitory signs are Circular with a Red Band on its edge
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Clue:
All Prohibitory signs are Circular with a Red
Band on its edge
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22. All Prohibitory signs Have a white Background
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Clue:
All Prohibitory signs Have a white Background
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23. Correct Answer Next Question
The correct features of a prohibitory safety sign are:
round shape
black pictogram on a white background, red
edging and diagonal line.
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24. Question 2
Click on the image below that is the correct colour and shape for a warning sign.

25. Sorry, Wrong Answer
Clue:
All warning signs are yellow
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26. Sorry, Wrong Answer
Clue:
All warning signs are Triangular
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27. Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: All warning signs have a black pictograms
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28. Correct Answer Next Question
The correct features of a Warning safety sign are:
Triangular shape
Black pictogram on a yellow background, Black
edging.
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29. Question 3
Click on the image below that is the correct colour and shape for a Mandatory or Must Do sign.

30. Sorry, Wrong Answer
Clue:
All mandatory signs are blue
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31. Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue:
All mandatory signs have a white pictogram on a blue background
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32. Sorry, Wrong Answer
Clue:
All mandatory signs are circular.
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33. Correct Answer Next Question
The correct features of a Mandatory safety sign are:
Round shape
White pictogram on a Blue background,White edging.
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34. Question 4
Click on the image below that is the correct colour and shape for a Fire sign

35. Sorry, Wrong Answer
Clue:
All fire signs are red sqares
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36. Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue:
All fire signs have a white pictogram on a red background.
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37. Sorry, Wrong Answer
Clue:
All fire signs are square.
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38. Correct Answer Next Question
The correct features of a Fire safety sign are:
Square shape.
White pictogram on a Red background, White edging.
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39. Question 5
Click on the image below that is the correct colour and shape for a Safety Information sign

40. Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue:
All information signs have a white pictogram.
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41. Sorry, Wrong Answer
Clue:
All information signs are green
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42. Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue:
Information signs can be square or rectangular.
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43. Correct Answer Next Question
The correct features of a Information safety sign are:
Square or Rectangular shape
White pictogram on a Green background.
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44. What is the meaning of this sign ?
Question 6
What is the meaning of this sign ?
Smoke Free Rest Area
No Smoking
Smoking Allowed
No Naked Light

45. It has to do with smoking, but it is something you must not do.
Sorry, Wrong Answer
It has to do with smoking, but it is something you must not do.
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46. It has to do with smoking
Sorry, Wrong Answer
It has to do with smoking
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47. It is a sign that you must not do
Sorry, Wrong Answer
It is a sign that you must not do
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48. Correct Answer
No Smoking allowed
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49. Question 7 What do blue and white safety signs tell you ?
Things you Must NOT do
The nearest fire exit
The hazard in the area
Things you MUST do

50. Sorry, Wrong Answer
You must do what the sign says
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51. Fire Exit signs are Green & White
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Fire Exit signs are Green & White
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52. Blue and white signs are mandatory
Sorry, Wrong Answer
Blue and white signs are mandatory
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53. Blue and white signs tells you
Correct Answer
Blue and white signs tells you
what you MUST DO
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54. Which of the following signs means
Question 8
Which of the following signs means
Beware Electricity ?

55. Sorry, Wrong Answer
This means Oxidizing materials
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56. This means Toxic materials
Sorry, Wrong Answer
This means Toxic materials
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57. This means Explosive Materials
Sorry, Wrong Answer
This means Explosive Materials
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58. Correct Answer
This means “Danger Electricity”
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59. Question 9 What does this type of sign mean ?. Mandatory Prohibited
Safety Information
Hazard Warning

60. Sorry, Wrong Answer
This is an example of a prohibited sign.
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61. Sorry, Wrong Answer
This is an example of a warning sign
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62. Sorry, Wrong Answer
This is a Safe Condition or Exit
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63. Correct Answer Next Question Blue Background with white pictogram is a
Protective Gloves Must be Worn
Blue Background with white pictogram is a
Mandatory or Must Do ie Wear Ear Defenders, Gloves, Goggles etc.
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64. Question 10 What is the meaning of this sign ? This is a Noisy Area
Ear Protection May be Worn
Ear Protection Must be Worn
This is a Noisy Area
Caution Deaf
People

65. This is a mandatory sign
Sorry, Wrong Answer
You do not have a choice
This is a mandatory sign
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66. It may be a noisy area but this is not what the sign is indicating.
Sorry, Wrong Answer
It may be a noisy area but this is not
what the sign is indicating.
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67. It may make you deaf if you do not do what the sign says !
Sorry, Wrong Answer
It may make you deaf if you do not
do what the sign says !
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68. Correct Answer
This sign tells you that you MUST wear ear defenders when working in the area.
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69. Which of the following would you not use on an electrical fire ?
Question 11
Which of the following would you
not use on an electrical fire ?

70. Sorry, Wrong Answer
Powder can be used on electrical fires
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71. Sorry, Wrong Answer Carbon Dioxide CO2 can be used on electrical fires
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72. Click here to move onto Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Correct Answer
Water should not be used with an electrical fire as water is a conductor of electricity and could cause serious injuries.
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73. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
WHAT IS PPE FOR ?
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OFFERS PROTECTION FROM ONE OR MORE RISKS TO A PERSON’S HEALTH OR SAFETY.

74. PPE EXAMPLES HARD HAT SAFETY GOGGLES AND GLASSES GLOVES SAFETY BOOTS
HI-VIZ CLOTHING
SAFETY HARNESSES

75. REGULATIONS WHICH PPE TO USE ?
THE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AT WORK REGULATIONS 1992 REQUIRE THAT PPE IS SUPPLIED AND USED WHENEVER RISKS TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CANNOT BE CONTROLLED IN OTHER WAYS
WHICH PPE TO USE ?
ENSURE YOUR PPE IS APPROPRIATE TO YOUR JOB/TASK.
CHECK THAT IT’S IN GOOD CONDITION
ARE THERE ANY SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ON PPE ?
ie. MUST WEAR GLOVES OR EYE PROTECTION

76. TYPICAL SIGNS Foot Protection Must Be Worn
High Visibility Vest Must Be Worn
Safety Helmets Must Be Worn

77. Question 12 Which of the following PPE would you use
for “falling or flying objects?

78. Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue: A falling object will still do damage
Even if you are wearing safety glasses
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79. Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue:
These will only help you in noisy environments.
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80. Sorry, Wrong Answer Clue:
A falling object will still do damage to your head if you are wearing these.
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81. Correct Answer Click here to finish
A hard hat or safety helmet will protect you from falling or flying objects.
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