What should be included in staff training on fire safety?

• A. How to operate machinery safely.
• B. How to raise the alarm, escapes, use extinguishers, not obstruct, how to report hazards, assembly points, role of wardens.
• C. Emergency lighting maintenance schedules.
• D. How to conduct a fire drill.

Answer: (B)

Training in fire safety should give everyone the practical steps to take during a fire and how the response is coordinated. The best choice covers the core actions: how to raise the alarm so help is triggered quickly, how to escape using safe routes and doors, how to use extinguishers correctly when appropriate, keeping exits and access routes unobstructed, how to report hazards that could start or worsen a fire, where the assembly point is to account for people after evacuation, and the role of wardens who lead and assist during the process. This combination ensures individuals know what to do and how they fit into the overall evacuation effort. Other options miss important elements: operating machinery safely is a general safety topic, maintenance schedules relate to equipment upkeep rather than immediate fire actions, and while drills are useful, training should center on the actions and roles during a fire rather than the drill logistics.