H&S Quiz Initial Assessment

1. What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment in electrical installation work?

• A. To identify hazards and minimise risks

• B. To calculate installation costs

• C. To create installation blueprints

• D. To determine staff salaries

2. What colour is typically used to indicate a fire extinguisher for electrical fires?

• A. Red

• B. Blue

• C. Yellow

• D. Green

3. What is the maximum voltage considered safe for handheld tools in construction and maintenance?

• A. 110 volts

• B. 230 volts

• C. 400 volts

• D. 50 volts

4. What does a Residual Current Device (RCD) protect against?

• A. Overheating of appliances

• B. Electrical shocks from leakage currents

• C. Short circuits in the system

• D. High energy bills

5. Which regulation applies to electrical safety in workplaces in the UK?

• A. Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

• B. Health and Safety Act 1974

• C. Environmental Protection Act 1990

• D. Data Protection Act 2018

6. What is the appropriate first action if someone suffers an electric shock?

• A. Call an electrician

• B. Turn off the power supply

• C. Perform CPR immediately

• D. Move the person to safety

7. What does the term "lockout" refer to in electrical safety?

• A. Conducting routine maintenance checks

• B. Isolating electrical equipment to prevent accidental use

• C. Testing electrical circuits for faults

• D. Installing new electrical systems

8. What is the safe working distance from overhead power lines for equipment and personnel?

• A. 1 metre
  

• B. 5 metres

• C. 2 metres

• D. 10 metres

9. Which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for electrical installation work?

• A. Safety goggles
  

• B. Insulated gloves

• C. Respiratory mask

• D. Steel-toe boots

10. What symbol indicates that an electrical device is double insulated?

• A. A lightning bolt
  

• B. A square within a square

• C. A triangle with an exclamation mark

• D. A circle with a line through it