A shock risk assessment is required to be performed for which of the following reasons?

• A. I. To identify the presence of shock hazards
• B. II. To verify insulation integrity
• C. III. To determine protective measures for shock hazards
• D. IV. To ensure proper PPE selection for shock hazards

Answer: (B)

A shock risk assessment is about spotting where a shock hazard could occur and deciding what controls are needed to protect workers. It’s the process that tells you whether a hazard exists and what protective measures should be put in place, including which PPE is appropriate. Verifying insulation integrity, while important for equipment condition, is a separate check of insulation status rather than the activity of evaluating and controlling shock risks for a task. So the assessment’s purpose centers on identifying hazards and outlining protective measures, with PPE selection following from those controls.