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Colour vision and electrical work — DOccMed MCQ

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A 19-year-old apprentice electrician fails a pre-placement colour vision screen. He has no eye disease and can read labels, but struggles with red-green plates; the employer asks if he is fit for training. What is the most appropriate advice regarding fitness for work?

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Correct answer: E — Advise task-based assessment of wiring identification before placement decisions

Colour vision deficiency may affect safe cable identification, but the impact depends on the task and controls. A practical task-based assessment is more appropriate than excluding the worker based on screening alone. Normal visual acuity does not address colour discrimination. The advice should focus on safe systems of work, supervision and task allocation.

Reference: FOM Fitness for Work guidance; HSE workplace risk assessment principles