Electrical Risk Assessment Essentials

What is the first step in any electrical risk assessment?

• Identifying potential electrical hazards

• Determining the risk level

• Implementing control measures

• Reviewing the assessment periodically

Which of the following is NOT a common electrical hazard?

• Overloaded circuits

• Grounded conductors

• Exposed electrical parts

• Improperly insulated wires

What does a risk assessment matrix help you determine?

• The cost of electrical repairs

• The severity and likelihood of electrical hazards

• The number of electrical appliances in a building

• The qualifications of electrical workers

Which of the following is an effective control measure to minimize electrical risks?

• Using higher voltage equipment

• Regular maintenance and inspection of electrical equipment

• Ignoring ground fault circuit interrupters

• Increasing the load on circuits

Who is responsible for conducting electrical risk assessments in a workplace?

• Only the junior electricians

• Only the facility manager

• Qualified personnel with knowledge of electrical systems

• All employees, regardless of their position

What should be done after identifying a potential electrical hazard?

• Ignore it until it becomes a real problem

• Document the hazard and decide on control measures

• Immediately evacuate the building

• Increase the electrical load to test the system's capacity

Why is it important to periodically review and update the electrical risk assessment?

• Electrical standards and regulations never change

• To ensure the control measures are still effective

• To reduce the cost of electricity

• To comply with the aesthetic requirements of the workplace

What role does personal protective equipment (PPE) play in electrical risk assessment?

• PPE is only necessary for high-voltage systems

• PPE is not considered a control measure

• PPE is the primary method of risk control

• PPE is a last line of defense if other controls fail

In the event of an electrical incident, what should be included in the risk assessment documentation?

• Only the names of the witnesses

• A detailed incident report, including the cause and corrective actions taken

• The cost of damaged electrical equipment only

• A note to ignore similar incidents in the future

What is the purpose of tagging and locking out electrical equipment during maintenance?

• To improve the equipment's performance

• To indicate that the equipment is new

• To prevent the accidental energizing of equipment during service or maintenance

• To track the inventory of electrical tools