Electrical Safety Quiz

Which of the following is a statutory document?

• BS7671

• EAWR 1989

• GN3

• On Site Guide

Answer explanation

The Electricity at Work Regulations is a Statutory document. Which means we must do as it says or we could get in trouble.

When Checking our power tools which of the following checks would not affect the safety of the tool?

• Lead

• Plug

• The box that it comes in

• Body of tool

Answer explanation

The box the tool comes in isn't important, but the condition of the tool itself is.

When can we work live?

• On a Saturday

• When its dark

• Only when it's unreasonable to do otherwise

• When Mrs Jones tells us to.

Answer explanation

We can only work live when it is unreasonable to do otherwise. For Example when we ar carrying out live testing on a circuit. The circuit will have to be energised in order for us to carry out the tests and get our results.

What is GS38

• HSE Standard for test equipment

• A Film

• HSE standard for power tools

• A type of tester

Answer explanation

GS38 is the standard that states that on test equipment there should be no damage to the body of the tester or to the leads.

The probes should have finger guards and the tips of the probes should be between 2-4mm.

Every electrical job or inspection, should be carried out by a

• Handyman

• Builder

• Competent person

• Lecturer

Answer explanation

All electrical work should be carried out by a competent person or under the supervision of a competent person.

How can we minimise the risk of electric shock

• Carrying out safe isolation

• Working live

• Check our power tools before we use them.

• Following the guidance in the EAWR

Answer explanation

WORKING LIVE IS NOT PERMITTED

Which of these is not a method of reducing an electrical hazard

• Safe Isolation

• Checking your Tools

• Being on time for work.

• PAT Testing

Answer explanation

Being on time for work is important. But it won't stop you from having an accident. You need to be aware and carry out checks and work safely when in work.

What is your responsibility as an employee when it comes to PPE.

• Wash it every night

• Lend it to your colleagues if they forgets theirs

• Use it properly and report any damage

• Only wear it when the supervisors are on site

Answer explanation

Your employer should provide you with the PPE but its down to you to wear your PPE properly and report any defects or damage.

How many electrical accidents are reported every year in the UK?

• 10,000

• 1000

• 25

• 100

Answer explanation

1000 accidents and 25 fatalities (deaths)

What other name was Swansea known as?

• Zincoppoli

• Steelopolis

• Copperopolis

• Silveropolis