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HS&E Operatives practice question: Electrical safety on site (2 of 7)
C. Safety A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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Before using an extension lead, you see that a damaged part of the cable has been wrapped in insulating tape.
What should you do?
Choose one answer.
- AA. Use it, but only for a short job
- BB. Stop using it and report it
- CC. Use it, as the tape covers the damaged part of the cable
- DD. Add more tape to make it stronger
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Answer: B
- A. Wrong: Wrong. A faulty cable can give a shock on a short job just as easily as on a long one.
- B. Right: Right. HSE says check that cables are not damaged and have not been repaired with insulating tape. Take it out of use and report it.
- C. Wrong: Wrong. Tape is not a proper repair. The cable inside may still be damaged and could give a shock.
- D. Wrong: Wrong. More tape does not make it safe. It needs a proper repair or replacing.
Explanation
Check tools, plugs and cables before use. If anything is damaged or taped up, don't use it. Report it.
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