Electrical Safety

According to the 'Electricity can kill' section, how many incidents involving electric shock are reported annually to the Health and Safety Executive?

• Over 500

• Over 1,000

• Over 10,000

• Over 100

When carrying out a risk assessment, which of the following should be considered?

• Condition of electrical equipment

• Suitability of the environment

• Training of staff

• Color of the cables

Any person working on or with electrical equipment must be competent for the task. (Refer to the 'Risk Management' section)

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: The Health & Safety at Work Act requires employers to ensure the ___ of their employees at work. (Refer to the 'Legal Requirement' section)

• health, safety, and welfare

• productivity and efficiency

• comfort and convenience

• training and development

What does PAT stand for in the context of electrical safety? (Refer to the 'Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)' section)

• Personal Appliance Test

• Portable Appliance Testing

• Professional Appliance Test

• Power Assessment Test

According to the 'Risk Reduction' section, what should be done before using any electrical equipment?

• Check the color of the cable

• Check the equipment for damage

• Check the brand of the equipment

• Check the expiry date