Question regarding ring final circuit

[Lee Gold]

Started a level 1, completed practical assessment, was given test paper and tutor told me to answer these questions, bearing in mind I haven't had any theory practice or anything given to me on this information before hand.

1. Give TWO health and safety regulations related to assembling a 13amp switched socket wired in a ring main final circuit.

 

[Lee Gold]

I would of thought on a ring main 32amp Mcb with (rcd protection) being one?

 

[Richard Burns]

The question here is asking about health and safety regulations.
Therefore think of regulations that you know of that would be related to you WORKIING on an ELECTRICTY related item. (just to give you a hint)
This is what I think the question is asking: what are two common sets of regulations referring to health and safety that are applicable to working with an electrical item?

 

[Pete999]

I would of thought on a ring main 32amp Mcb with (rcd protection) being one?

The plug tops are capable of accepting different size fuses, shutters in operation when the plug top is removed. Earth connected first when inserting the plug top, and dissconnect last when the plug top is removed, I realise my answers concern the plug tops, but they are after all a part than is used with the 13A switch socket. Not sure if they are what your tutor is looking for, but important never the less, good luck Mate

 

[Pete999]

Started a level 1, completed practical assessment, was given test paper and tutor told me to answer these questions, bearing in mind I haven't had any theory practice or anything given to me on this information before hand.

1. Give TWO health and safety regulations related to assembling a 13amp switched socket wired in a ring main final circuit.

What is the exact title of your exam? trying to search the web for sample answers

 

[hightower]

I'm with Richard, think this is asking you for the set of regulations. He's given you a massive clue for the first.

 

[Lee Gold]

Thanks lads, and im not sure Pete, it wasn't anything extremely important it was just a tester exam in what you know I've tried reasearching it myself and can't find anything on it? Very confusing

 

[Lee Gold]

Isolate supply
Test for dead?

The question here is asking about health and safety regulations.
Therefore think of regulations that you know of that would be related to you WORKIING on an ELECTRICTY related item. (just to give you a hint)
This is what I think the question is asking: what are two common sets of regulations referring to health and safety that are applicable to working with an electrical item?

 

[Pete999]

Thanks lads, and im not sure Pete, it wasn't anything extremely important it was just a tester exam in what you know I've tried reasearching it myself and can't find anything on it? Very confusing

I know Mate I tried looking but no luck

 

[FatAlan]

I would focus on key words, Health& Safety Regulations'

 

[hightower]

Isolate supply
Test for dead?

No mate, I'd be more inclined (based on the way the question is phrased) to name the title of the regulations. Richard has given you the clue, but to rephrase, try and think of some sort of regulations you might need to adhere to while working with electricity.

That should get you the first, and from that I'll leave you to find a second.

 

[Lee Gold]

Sorry if I'm being thick.

• Training to an appropriate level in the area of work
• Experience of achieving a suitable standard in similar work.
• Regular re-assessment.

Basically competetant? I'm 80% sure in my head that's right?

 

[hightower]

Have you even Googled the keywords?

Working
Electricity
Regulations

Google Link

 

[FatAlan]

Not started my course yet but I would look at The Electricity at Work Regs 1989 which I believe falls under the Health & Safety Act. There's at least 33 Regs that I can see most of which seem to cover aspects of what you have already mentioned like competency, ppe, insulation, earthing, protective devices etc.

 

[hightower]

Not started my course yet but I would look at The Electricity at Work Regs 1989 which I believe falls under the Health & Safety Act. There's at least 33 Regs that I can see most of which seem to cover aspects of what you have already mentioned like competency, ppe, insulation, earthing, protective devices etc.

That's what we were trying to say without actually saying it lol

 

[Lee Gold]

That's what we were trying to say without actually saying it lol

 

[FatAlan]

Thing is with questions like this is how much detail do they want? Would it be ok to answer as Lee has above with the added qualification that the Regs relay to the E&W Regs 1989? Is this likely to be a multi choice exam or a good old fashion exam where they like to test your overal understanding and reasoning?

 

[gazdkw82]

its a lazy question tbh

 

[FatAlan]

Must admit that these days exams seem to be focussed more on technique than understanding. Now, when I were a lad we had proper questions where you had to write with your pen rather than tick a box. Examiners had to read what you had written rather than just stick the paper into a scanner!

 

[Richard Burns]

The answer you can give is:
The health and safety at work Act 1974 and the Electricity at work regulations 1989.

I could suppose that the Act is an act not a regulation and therefore they may be wanting, say, The management of health and safety at work regulations 1999.

The question states "give two health and safety regulations" therefore to answer you give two health and safety regulations.
The reference to a socket on a ring final is just to show you are working with electrical equipment. Ah... you could also give The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994.
It is a poorly worded question but typical of the prevarication provided by city and guilds.

 

[Lee Gold]

It's not that mate I couldn't get to grips in my head even though the answer was right in front of me, thanks for the help though

The answer you can give is:
The health and safety at work Act 1974 and the Electricity at work regulations 1989.

I could suppose that the Act is an act not a regulation and therefore they may be wanting, say, The management of health and safety at work regulations 1999.

The question states "give two health and safety regulations" therefore to answer you give two health and safety regulations.
The reference to a socket on a ring final is just to show you are working with electrical equipment. Ah... you could also give The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994.
It is a poorly worded question but typical of the prevarication provided by city and guilds.