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HS&E MAP practice question: Consultation, induction and communication (4 of 4) A. Legal and management A free question from our original HS&E MAP practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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You are the principal contractor on a large project.
Who must you consult and engage with on health, safety and welfare?
Choose one answer.
A A. Only workers employed directly, not subcontractorsB B. Nobody, as long as there is a safety posterC C. The workersD D. Only the client's board of directorsShow the answer and explanation Answer: C
A. Wrong: Wrong. Workers across the site should be engaged.B. Wrong: Wrong. Posters are not consultation.C. Right: Right. HSE says the principal contractor must consult and engage with workers on health, safety and welfare.D. Wrong: Wrong. The duty is to consult the workers.Explanation Principal contractors must consult and engage with workers on health, safety and welfare.
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