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HS&E MAP practice question: Welfare facilities (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.

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You are setting up a new site.

When must welfare facilities be available?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only in winter
  2. B. From the start of the work
  3. C. Once the site has more than 20 workers
  4. D. After the first month, when the cabins arrive
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Welfare is needed all year round.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says suitable welfare facilities must be provided from the start and maintained throughout.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Welfare is needed from the start, whatever the number of workers.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Workers need toilets, washing and rest facilities from day one.

Explanation

Welfare facilities must be in place from the start of the work and kept clean and maintained throughout.

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