Safe Isolation

Why is it particularly important to follow safe isolation procedures at construction sites?

• Because there are usually multiple electricians employed

• Because construction sites are less regulated

• Because of the presence of other trades and multiple workers

• Because construction sites are generally safer

What are some of the consequences of not implementing safe isolation procedures on low voltage installations?

• Increased efficiency in work

• Reduced costs of installation

• Electric shock and burn injuries

• Faster completion of construction projects

What year did the Health and Safety at Work Act that sets out general health and safety duties of employers, employees, and the self-employed get established?

• 1989

• 1999

• 1974

• 2001

According to the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, what is required of employers in relation to their employees working near electrical equipment?

• Provide a risk-free environment

• Ensure they have technical knowledge, training, and suitable equipment

• Offer financial incentives for safe practices

• Conduct weekly safety meetings

What must employers do under The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 when five or more persons are employed?

• Provide health insurance

• Record significant findings of the risk assessments

• Increase employee salaries

• Reduce working hours

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance, what is the primary purpose of the booklet entitled "Electricity at Work – Safe Working Practices" (HSG85)?

• To provide guidelines on how to increase productivity while working with electrical systems

• To provide information on isolation procedures for both Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) systems

• To outline the financial benefits of safe working practices

• To discuss the environmental impacts of electrical work

What does regulation 14 of the Electricity at Work Regulations specify about working near live conductors?

• Work can proceed as usual without any special precautions

• Live working is only justified when it is unreasonable to work dead

• Live working is encouraged to improve efficiency

• All work near live conductors should be avoided at all costs

Which of the following is NOT a condition that must be met for work on or near live conductors according to the provided guidelines?

• It is unreasonable in all circumstances for it to be dead

• It is reasonable for the worker to be at work on or near live conductors

• Suitable precautions are taken to prevent injury

• All work must be supervised by a senior engineer

Who should be appointed to take responsibility for the supervision of the installation of switchgear, equipment, cables, jointing, etc., throughout the contract?

• The main contractor

• A suitably competent authorized person

• Any contractor

• The client agent

What should be done before any final circuit (e.g., lighting, power, etc.) is energized?

• It should be immediately connected to the main power supply

• It should be inspected and tested to ensure all installations are correct

• It should be documented and reported to the main contractor

• It should be used to test the operational capacity of the equipment