Duane Works for a Heavy Equipment Operator

question 21

Multiple Choice

Duane works for a heavy equipment operator. Recently, the brakes failed on an excavator Duane was assigned to operate. Duane and a construction worker were injured when the excavator drove into a building on the site. This incident was heavily covered in the news and the company now faces fines and a downturn in business due to the smear on its reputation. These expenses are best described as examples of which of the following?

• A)direct costs
• B)indirect costs
• C)insurable expenses
• D)economic imperative for safety

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Definitions:

NEMA Standard

A set of guidelines developed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association that specify standards for various electrical products, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

IEC Standard

IEC standard refers to the technical standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies as defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

Identifiers

Labels, names, or symbols used to uniquely identify objects, variables, or elements in a system or database.

Single-Phase

Refers to an electrical power system that uses only two conductors through which electrical current flows, providing a single, consistent alternating current (AC).