Electrical Safety Regulations Quiz LO 1.4

Which regulation was established in 1989 to ensure the safety of electrical systems in the UK?

• BS 7671:2018 Wiring Regulations

• Electricity at Work Regulations

• Building Standards Section 4

• Approved Document P: Electrical safety

What is the purpose of the HSE Memorandum of guidance?

• To provide installation instructions for manufacturers

• To guide on the Electricity at Work Regulations

• To outline Building Standards in Scotland

• To update the BS 7671:2018 Wiring Regulations

Which document is specific to electrical safety in dwellings in England and Wales?

• Building Standards Section 4

• On-Site Guide BS 7671:2018

• Approved Document P: Electrical safety

• Guidance Notes for BS7671 18th Edition

What does BS 7671:2018 refer to?

• Building Standards in Scotland

• Electricity at Work Regulations

• IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition

• HSE Memorandum of guidance

Under which act are the regulations made that impose duties on employers, employees, and self-employed persons to ensure electrical safety requirements are met?

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Employment Rights Act 1996

• Equality Act 2010

• Data Protection Act 1998

What is the consequence of not conforming to the Electricity at Work Regulations?

• Increased productivity

• Prosecution and heavy fines

• Tax benefits

• Promotion opportunities

Which regulations cover most of the main requirements for domestic electrical work?

• Regulations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

• Regulations 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, and 29

• Regulations 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15

• Regulations 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25

What is one of the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR)?

• Electrical installations must be aesthetically pleasing.

• Electrical installations must be safe.

• Electrical installations must be cost-effective.

• Electrical installations must be innovative.

According to the EAWR, what must be ensured about the equipment used?

• It must be the latest model.

• It must be environmentally friendly.

• It must be "fit for purpose."

• It must be imported.

What does Regulation 16 of the EAWR specify about persons working on electrical equipment?

• They must be supervised at all times.

• They must be competent.

• They must be certified electricians.

• They must be under 50 years old.