City & Guilds 2365 Unit 201: Safe Isolation Quiz

What is the purpose of safe isolation?

• To keep circuits live during work

• To ensure electrical systems are safe to work on

• To increase voltage levels

• To make circuits more powerful

Which regulation requires dead working on electrical conductors?

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

• Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations

What is the maximum voltage for low voltage installations?

• 500V AC

• 750V AC

• 1000V AC

• 2000V AC

What does failing to isolate safely risk to yourself?

• Pay rise

• Electric shock and burns

• Promotion

• Certification

What can happen to others if you do not isolate properly?

• They save money

• They may suffer electrocution or burns

• They get a break

• They get promoted

What is a building systems risk from not isolating?

• Better lighting

• Damage to equipment and loss of services

• Cheaper energy bills

• Free power

Who has the duty to ensure employees implement safe systems?

• Each employee individually

• The employer or person in control of the work

• The local council

• The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector

What must employees have to carry out isolation safely?

• Special uniform

• Technical knowledge, training and tools

• Internet connection

• Ladder only

What is the normal method of working on electrical equipment?

• Live working

• Dead working

• Remote working

• Partial working

What should be used to verify circuits are dead?

• Hands only

• Proving unit or known live source

• Light bulb

• Hammer