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HS&E MAP practice question: Risk assessments and method statements (3 of 4)

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A method statement for steel erection has been agreed. On site, the crane can't get as close as planned.

What should happen?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Use the crane at a longer reach anyway, without checking
  2. B. Stop and review the method before carrying on
  3. C. Carry on and make it up as you go
  4. D. Carry on, but tell the client at the end of the job
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. A longer reach can overload the crane.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says workers should know what to do if the method has to change. A change means the plan needs reviewing.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Unplanned changes are a common cause of accidents.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. The risks from the change need dealing with first.

Explanation

When the planned method can't be followed, stop and review it. Method statements should say what to do if things change.

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