2365 203 #22 - Environmental Awareness

Why is environmental awareness important in electrical installation?

• To make jobs faster

• To meet lighting regulations

• To reduce waste and environmental impact

• To avoid voltage drop

What is the most sustainable approach to cable offcuts?

• Leave them on site

• Burn them

• Reuse or recycle them appropriately

• Bury them in conduit

What should be done with packaging from electrical materials?

• Dispose of it in general waste

• Leave it in the van

• Recycle where possible

• Burn it off-site

What does the WEEE Directive relate to?

• Water usage

• Electrical installation methods

• Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

• Lighting efficiency

Why should old luminaires be recycled properly?

• For energy-saving reasons

• To avoid contamination from materials like mercury

• To protect plasterboard

• To save space

What is a good example of sustainable product selection?

• Low-cost halogen lights

• Recessed fluorescent lighting

• Long-life LED lighting

• Chrome switch covers

What does “sustainable installation” mean?

• Quickest and cheapest job

• Using methods that reduce environmental harm

• Using more cable

• Ignoring building regulations

What is a waste audit?

• A review of installation faults

• A test of volt drop

• A process to review and reduce site waste

• A type of insulation test

What materials from electrical installation are most commonly recycled?

• Timber and insulation

• Copper and PVC

• Paint and sealant

• Sand and cement

What is the benefit of reusing materials on-site?

• It costs more

• It increases workload

• It reduces waste and saves resources

• It slows down inspection