2365 203 #1 - Electrical Industry Regulations

What does HASAWA stand for?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Hazardous Area Safety and Work Act

• Health and Site Working Agreement

• High Access Safety and Welfare Act

What is the primary purpose of the EAWR?

• To regulate fire alarm systems

• To govern safe use of electrical equipment at work

• To control public lighting systems

• To set out taxation on electrical tools

Which regulation covers the use of hazardous substances in the workplace?

• PUWER

• HASAWA

• COSHH

• BS7671

What does PUWER stand for?

• Provision and Use of Workplace Emergency Rules

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• Public and Utility Workers’ Electrical Regulation

• Plant and Underground Wiring Equipment Regulation

Which of the following is a statutory regulation?

• On-Site Guide

• BS7671

• COSHH

• GN3

Which document is NOT statutory but still widely followed in industry?

• EAWR

• BS7671

• HASAWA

• COSHH

What is BS7671 commonly known as?

• Electrical Installation Methods Guide

• The Wiring Regulations

• The Equipment Safety Guide

• Safe Work Practice Handbook

Which publication helps apply BS7671 practically on-site?

• On-Site Guide

• EAWR

• PUWER

• COSHH

What is GN3 mainly used for?

• Guidance on fire safety in buildings

• Guidance on electrical inspection and testing

• Information on building materials

• Standards for lighting design

What can be a consequence of not complying with electrical industry regulations?

• Longer installation times

• Increased profits

• Legal penalties and safety risks

• Better product warranties