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HS&E MAP practice question: Welfare facilities (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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Workers on your site eat their lunch in their vans because there is nowhere else.

What should be provided?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. A table in the middle of the work area
  2. B. Only a drinking water tap next to the toilets
  3. C. A proper rest area
  4. D. Nothing, as vans are fine for lunch
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Rest areas should be away from dust and hazards.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Drinking water is needed, but so is somewhere to rest and eat.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says sites need rest facilities where workers can sit, eat and make hot drinks.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Proper rest facilities must be provided.

Explanation

Welfare includes toilets, washing, drinking water, changing and drying areas, and rest facilities.

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