Fire Safety in Care Settings

These flashcards cover essential concepts related to fire safety in care settings, focusing on the fire triangle, responsibilities, causes of fires, and safety measures.

What are the three components of the fire triangle?

Oxygen, Fuel, and Heat.

Why is the fire triangle important in fire safety?

Understanding the fire triangle is crucial because efforts to extinguish a fire rely on removing one of its components.

What actions should you take if a fire breaks out?

Alert others by raising the alarm, evacuate to a safe area, and only attempt to tackle the fire if trained and safe to do so.

What common causes of fire are identified in care settings?

Smoking, Electrical Appliances, Cooking, and Arson.

Which type of fire extinguisher is safe for use on electrical fires?

Black CO2 fire extinguishers.

What are key responsibilities of the 'Responsible Person' under fire safety legislation?

Conduct a fire risk assessment, inform staff about identified risks, implement fire safety measures, and provide training.