Safety Quiz

1. Is it a requirement to record all fault switching?
2. Where shall switches or disconnects be earthed when work needs to be carried out on them?
3. In relation to activities on live apparatus, what does the abbreviation I.A.D. stand for?
4. What does the definition cover-up mean?
5. What is the definition of competent?

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Last month's answers:
1. When the screen is not insulated for the voltage concerned the screens shall be earthed. 2. Disconnected from any live system and earthed. 3. A notice attached to apparatus or to its protective screens or barriers, alerting people to the danger of approaching too closely or interfering with such apparatus. 4. An on site risk assessment shall be properly completed prior to all switching and work at or within the vicinity zone of E.S.B. Networks. 5. Safety Screens (permanent or temporary) shall be fitted between the live apparatus and the person doing the work when it is not possible to carry out work using live or dead procedures.

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Essential first aid if you find a casualty.
Put the casualty in the recovery position. Clear and open the airway removing any foreign objects. Tilt the head back slightly and slightly down to check for breathing. If the casualty is not breathing turn them onto their back and perform EAR. Give two effective breaths at a time ensuring that the chest rises with each breath. Feel for a pulse, continue EAR and check pulse about every minute until breathing resumes. If breathing resumes place the casualty in recovery position and manage any wounds or bleeding. If not continue the cycle until the ambulance arrives or the casualty regains consciousnesses.

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