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HS&E MAP practice question: Construction dust and silica (3 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 dusty task can't be done with water or extraction.
What must the RPE be?
Choose one answer.
A A. Worn only when the supervisor is watchingB B. Suitable, fit tested and worn properlyC C. Any mask, even a paper nuisance-dust maskD D. Shared between workers to save moneyShow the answer and explanation Answer: B
A. Wrong: Wrong. RPE only protects when it is worn throughout the task.B. Right: Right. RPE must suit the hazard, be fit tested for tight-fitting masks, and be worn properly.C. Wrong: Wrong. Nuisance-dust masks don't protect against construction dust.D. Wrong: Wrong. Tight-fitting RPE is fitted to each wearer.Explanation Where RPE is needed it must be suitable, fit tested and worn throughout the task.
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