WorksheetsElectrical Installation Health & Safety LO1-3
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the main purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)?
To ensure employers provide safe systems of work and employees take reasonable care
To give insurance companies protection against claims
To remove the need for other regulations
Which regulation deals specifically with working safely with electricity?
EAWR (Electricity at Work Regulations)
COSHH Regulations
Work at Height Regulations
RIDDOR
Who enforces health and safety law on construction sites?
The Environment Agency
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The Fire Brigade
The Local Council
Which TWO of the following are legal duties of employees under health and safety law?
Take reasonable care of their own safety
Provide risk assessments for all tasks they carry out
Co-operate with employers on health and safety matters
Enforce safety rules on other employees
Employers can face prosecution, fines, or imprisonment if they ignore statutory regulations.
True
False
If someone suffers an electric shock, what is the FIRST action you should take?
Call emergency services
Safely disconnect the casualty from the electrical supply
Begin CPR immediately
Move the casualty quickly away from the work area
Which regulation requires accidents and near misses to be reported?
HASAWA
EAWR
RIDDOR
COSHH
Who might you report a safety concern to? (Choose TWO)
The HSE Inspector
Your employer/supervisor
The Stores Assistant
Your trade union representative
What is the correct action if you find portable electrical equipment is faulty?
Place it back in the store so others can decide whether to use it
Isolate it, label it, and report it to the responsible person
Carry out basic checks or a quick repair, then try it again
Move it out of the way and continue with alternative equipment
What should you do if asked to carry out a task beyond your level of responsibility?
Attempt it anyway
Refuse politely and inform the supervisor
Watch someone else do it
Delegate it to another learner
At what current (in mA) can electric shock be fatal in dry conditions?
5 mA
20 mA
50 mA
100 mA
Which of these checks should be carried out before using portable equipment? (Choose TWO)
Check PAT label is valid
Check suitable for environment
Turn it on straight away
Assume it’s fine if new
Which voltage is preferred for portable tools and equipment on construction sites?
230V
400V
110V
6V
Which of these is a statutory requirement rather than a non-statutory guideline?
IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
On-Site Guide (OSG)
IET Guidance Notes
Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)
Non-statutory documents such as BS 7671 have no legal standing and therefore do not need to be followed.
BONUS QUESTION - 3 Points
Which of the following statements about statutory and non-statutory documents is correct?
Statutory documents like BS 7671 are law and must always be followed
Non-statutory documents such as Guidance Notes are optional and never enforced
Statutory documents (e.g. EAWR) are legal requirements, while non-statutory documents (e.g. BS 7671, OSG) are used to demonstrate compliance
Both statutory and non-statutory documents carry the same legal weight in court
