3. Risk management

Question 1/3

While conducting your risk assessment, you identify exposed live parts located where you need to perform electrical work. Which of the following should always be attempted first?

(Refer to part 2.3 of the Managing electrical risk in the workplace Code of Practice)

Reduce the danger by informing others about the exposed live parts
Eliminate the risk
Ensure that there is information available about the exposed live parts
Take precautions to not cause further risk

Question 2/3

You have now determined that the exposed live parts cannot be isolated. Which step of the hierarchy of control contained in the Code should you do next?

(Refer to part 2.3 of the Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice)

Step 1. Identify the risk
Step 2. Assess and prioritise risks
Step 3. Decide on control measures
Step 4. Implement control measures

Question 3/3

After implementing your control measures, why should you monitor and review them?

(Refer to part 2.4 of the Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice)

To ensure workers and others are aware of the control measures
To ensure the control measures are working effectively
To ensure management, supervisor and worker responsibilities are clearly defined
To identify steps needed to implement the selected control measures

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