What should you do if the device shows a fault indicator during inspection?

What should you do if the device shows a fault indicator during inspection?

• A. Continue to use carefully
• B. Do not use the device; remove from service, document the fault, and have it inspected or repaired by authorized personnel
• C. Replace with a new model
• D. Rerun the test and ignore the indicator

Answer: (B)

When a fault indicator appears, safety demands you stop using the device and remove it from service. Document the fault and have it inspected or repaired by authorized personnel. This ensures the device is safe to operate and that any underlying issue is properly diagnosed and fixed before it’s put back into use. Continuing to use the device, rerunning tests while ignoring the indicator, or replacing it without proper inspection can leave a hidden fault present, risking ineffective performance or unforeseen hazards. Replacing with a new model is only appropriate if the device cannot be repaired or if replacement is mandated by policy after assessment.

When a fault indicator appears, safety demands you stop using the device and remove it from service. Document the fault and have it inspected or repaired by authorized personnel. This ensures the device is safe to operate and that any underlying issue is properly diagnosed and fixed before it’s put back into use.

Continuing to use the device, rerunning tests while ignoring the indicator, or replacing it without proper inspection can leave a hidden fault present, risking ineffective performance or unforeseen hazards. Replacing with a new model is only appropriate if the device cannot be repaired or if replacement is mandated by policy after assessment.