47 Questions
What does the Environmental Act define?
The structure and authority for waste management and control of emissions
Which Act replaced the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) in most parts of the UK?
Equality Act 2010
What does the Equality Act require?
Equal treatment regardless of protected characteristics
Which of the following areas was formerly addressed by the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)?
Provision of goods and services to people with disabilities
What is the focus of non-statutory regulations as mentioned in the content?
Health and safety legislation
In which region does the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) still apply?
Northern Ireland
What do the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) cover?
Hazardous substances like chemicals and sprays
Which regulation requires rethinking health and safety throughout the life of a construction project?
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
Which regulations aim to reduce injury from the manual handling of loads?
Manual Handling Operations Regulations
What do the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPEWR) require employers to do?
Assess and supply the required PPE to employees
Which regulation focuses on controlling noise exposure at work?
Control of Noise at Work Regulations
What is the main aim of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR)?
To reduce injuries from handling loads manually
Which act covers all places where work is carried out, including voluntary work?
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act
Which regulations are not statutory?
The Wiring Regulations BS 7671 2022
How many regulations are included in the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR)?
33
What does the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) cover?
Supply and use of equipment in the workplace
Which regulations seek to safeguard continuity and quality of electricity supplies?
The Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations
Which part of the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) are most relevant to most electricians?
Regulations 1-16 and 29
What is The Electrician's Guide To Good Electrical Practice revised to?
BS 7671:2018
What is the purpose of The Electrician's Guide To Good Electrical Practice?
To aid practicing electricians with relevant information
Which IET Guidance Note focuses on Isolation and Switching?
Guidance Note 2
Which of the following is covered by Guidance Note 5?
Protection Against Electric Shock
How long has the Unite Union Book been published?
Over 20 years
What is the main benefit of the Unite Union Book being pocket-sized?
It is easy to carry and reference during work
What is the status of Acts of Parliament in the context of building services industry regulations?
Statutory
Can non-statutory regulations be enforced by law?
No, but they may still reflect good practice
What might happen if non-statutory regulations are broken?
It could lead to breaking statutory Acts or Regulations
What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding statutory regulations?
Creating and enforcing statutory regulations
Which type of regulation is based on Acts of Parliament and therefore legally binding?
Statutory
Why might non-statutory regulations still be important despite having no legal status?
They reflect standards of good practice
Which Guidance Note is most popular for designing and installing electrical installations?
Guidance Note 3: Inspection and Testing
What is the consequence of failing to comply with an Approved Code of Practice if no other compliance is provided?
It is regarded as evidence of guilt in court
What is considered best practice in following electrical installation guidelines?
Following the Codes of Practice
Which of the following is NOT a direct implication of breaking statutory Regulations?
Reprimand
Which Guidance Note focuses on Earthing and Bonding?
Guidance Note 8
Which of the following is a potential legal outcome if an individual fails to follow an Approved Code of Practice and faces prosecution?
Prohibition notices
What must occur before a work activity or premises can be used again after a prohibition notice?
The situation must be rectified
What distinguishes an improvement notice from a prohibition notice?
It permits continued use of the work activity or premises
Which of the following is NOT a non-direct implication of breaking statutory regulations?
Temporary leave
Which non-direct implication could result in financial hardship due to breaking statutory regulations?
Loss of earnings
What is a possible consequence of a statutory regulation violation that might affect business relationships?
Loss of clients
Who publishes the Requirements for Electrical Installations in the United Kingdom?
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
In what year did the IEE Wiring Regulations become British Standard BS 7671?
1992
What is the primary use of the On-Site Guide published by the IET?
It serves as a reference for electricians working on building sites.
Which organization is responsible for revising the Electrician's Guide To Good Electrical Practice?
Unite Union
Which European organization contributes to the harmonization of the UK's wiring regulations?
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC)
What was the previous name of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)?
Institution of Electrical Engineers
Study Notes
Regulations
- Regulations in the building services industry can be classified into statutory and non-statutory regulations.
- Statutory regulations are legally binding and enforceable by law, while non-statutory regulations are advisory and not legally binding.
Statutory Regulations
- The Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HASAWA) covers all places where work is carried out, and all persons are responsible for their own and others' safety.
- The Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) are a legal statutory document that covers electrical safety, with 33 regulations, of which 1-16 and 29 are most relevant to electricians.
- The Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations (ESQCR) aim to unify engineering safety and contractual standards for all generators, suppliers, distributors, and meter operators.
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) require equipment to be safe to use and used safely by operatives.
- The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) cover anything used in the workplace that could be considered dangerous to health.
- The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) require clients, designers, and contractors to rethink their approach to health and safety throughout the life of a construction project.
- The Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) aim to reduce injury and ill health caused by manual handling of loads at work.
- The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPEWR) require an assessment of PPE requirements, supply of PPE by the employer, and wearing of PPE by the employee.
- The Control of Noise at Work Regulations require employers to reduce the risk of noise exposure to their employees.
Non-Statutory Regulations
- The Environmental Act defines the structure and authority for waste management and control of emissions into the environment.
- The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) was repealed and replaced by the Equality Act 2010, except in Northern Ireland.
- The Equality Act requires equal treatment in access to employment, private and public services, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
British Standards
- The Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671) is the national standard in the UK for low voltage electrical installations.
- The BS 7671 is published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and is based on the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC).
- The BS 7671 is non-statutory but referenced in several UK statutory instruments.
Guidance Notes
- The IET publishes Guidance Notes that provide additional clarification on how to implement and comply with BS 7671.
- Current titles include Selection and Erection, Isolation and Switching, Inspection and Testing, Protection Against Fire, Protection Against Electric Shock, Protection Against Overcurrent, and Special Locations.
Codes of Practice
- Codes of Practice give practical guidance on compliance and have special legal status.
- Failure to comply with an Approved Code of Practice can be used as evidence of guilt in a court of law.
Implications of Non-Compliance
- Direct implications of breaking statutory Regulations include prosecution, fine, imprisonment, prohibition notices, and improvement notices.
- Non-direct implications of breaking statutory Regulations include dismissal, injury, death, loss of earnings, lost clients, and loss of reputation.
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