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, lOMoAR cPSD| 42036583UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2024
SEP1502
Fire Prevention and Safety Strategies
80 marks
2 hours
First examiner: Mr. M. Panyapanya
Second examiner: Mr TP Maja
This paper consists of six (6) pages.
Instructions:
1. The examination question paper counts 80 marks.
2. It consists of eight (8) questions. Answer ALL the questions.
3. The duration of the examination as indicated on the timetable is 2 hours.
4. In addition to the duration of the examination indicated on the timetable, you are given 30 minutes
to FINALISE the uploading of your exam file. Your exam file must be uploaded via the myExams
platform on 23 May 2024 BEFORE 11:15 (South African Standard Time).
5. This is an open-book examination. While the examination is in progress, you may not assist
another student in answering any of the questions contained in this question paper.
6. This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App. You are required to activate (or log in to) the
Invigilator app between 08:30 and 09:15 (South African Standard Time).
The QR code is below:
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, lOMoAR cPSD| 42036583
QUESTION 1
Hose reels, like extinguishers, are basic fire equipment found in most modern buildings.
As a trained security officer in firefighting, explain the various processes that you will
follow to get water onto a fire using a hose reel. (5)
QUESTION 2
Name and explain in your own words the three (3) types of fire detectors. (6)
QUESTION 3
You are a security officer posted at a retail store. Suddenly, you see the smoke coming
from one of the windows. As you come closer and peek through the window, you see fire
along the left walls of the store where cables are situated. It has been proven that most
electrical fires start because of people’s ignorance.
Briefly describe any three (3) main causes of electrical fires and provide your own practical
examples. (6)
QUESTION 4
Security policies are guided by legislation. Provide a detailed discussion on the
Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993. (10) QUESTION 5
You have been posted to work in a factory where the organisation deals with hot works.
Discus the nine (9) general precautionary measures that should be observed in the hot
works vicinity. (18)
QUESTION 6
Hazards can be experienced in every space including the working environment. Discuss
possible fire hazards that you might encounter or observe during a patrol in your work
area. (10)
QUESTION 7
The floor fire marshal has specific responsibilities that he/she has to adhere to.
Name the responsibilities of a floor fire marshal. (9)
QUESTION 8
In your words, discus eight (8) details you can expect to find in the logbook. (16)
Total: 80 marks
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