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HS&E MAP practice question: Construction dust and silica (2 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.
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Workers on your site wear tight-fitting dust masks (FFP3) for cutting.
What must be done to make sure the masks protect them?
Choose one answer.
A A. Workers can share masks to save moneyB B. Workers with beards can wear them, as long as the masks are tightC C. Each wearer must be fit testedD D. Nothing, as one size fits everyoneShow the answer and explanation Answer: C
A. Wrong: Wrong. Disposable masks are for one person, and each wearer must be fit tested.B. Wrong: Wrong. Stubble and beards stop a tight-fitting mask from sealing.C. Right: Right. HSE says tight-fitting RPE must be fit tested for each wearer, as faces differ.D. Wrong: Wrong. A mask that doesn't seal lets dust in.Explanation Tight-fitting RPE must be fit tested for each wearer, and the wearer must be clean shaven where it seals.
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