HS&E MAP practice question: Managing asbestos (1 of 4)
B. Occupational health, wellbeing and welfare 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.
You are about to strip out and refurbish a 1970s office block.
What asbestos survey is needed before the work starts?
Choose one answer.
AA. A quick look around by the site manager
BB. A refurbishment and demolition survey
CC. A management survey from several years ago
DD. None, as asbestos was banned before the 1970s
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B
A. Wrong: Wrong. HSE says it must be done by a competent surveyor, and HSE strongly recommends accredited surveyors.
B. Right: Right. HSE says a refurbishment or demolition survey is needed before major work. It must find asbestos, including what is hidden in the building fabric, before structural work begins.
C. Wrong: Wrong. A management survey is for normal occupation and use, not for stripping out.
D. Wrong: Wrong. Asbestos was used in buildings up to 2000.
Explanation
Before refurbishment or demolition, a competent surveyor must do a refurbishment and demolition survey.