Observation

Most of the candidates could not state the actions to take if there is a fire outbreak in a wood workshop.

The expected responses are:

(1) ACTIONS TO TAKE IF THERE IS A FIRE OUTBREAK IN A WOOD    

WORKSHOP

• Raise an alarm to get every person out of the workshop.
• Close all doors and windows to prevent further spreading.
• Switch off all sources of power supply.
• Attempt should be made to fight the fire using domestic fire extinguishers.
• Record incidence in workshop accident record book.
• Staff should be moved to the muster point.
• Give First Aid treatment to any victim.
• Retrieve necessary items if possible.
• Do the head count.

(2) WAYS THAT ARE USED TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEM OF

CONTINUITY IN A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

• Involve the immediate family in the business
• Including a successor clause in the article of incorporation
• Informing family members about the proposed successor
• Adequate training of a named successor
• Government giving grants to sole proprietorship
• Banks making obtaining loan easy for sole proprietors
• Process of obtaining loans easier for sole proprietors
• Sole proprietor should solicit loans from bank