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HS&E MAP practice question: Managing asbestos (4 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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A refurbishment survey finds asbestos-containing materials in an area due for major work.

What does HSE say?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Painting over them makes them safe for any work
  2. B. Only remove them if they are visibly damaged
  3. C. Remove them, as far as reasonably practicable
  4. D. They can be left and worked around
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Paint doesn't stop fibres being released when the material is disturbed.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Major work could disturb them even if they look fine.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says there is a legal requirement for all asbestos-containing materials to be removed, as far as reasonably practicable, before major work.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Before major work, they must be removed as far as reasonably practicable.

Explanation

Before major refurbishment or demolition, asbestos-containing materials must be removed as far as reasonably practicable.

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