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HS&E MAP practice question: Stress, fatigue, drugs and alcohol (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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Workers on a tight programme have been doing long shifts for weeks and are making more mistakes.
What is the likely risk?
Choose one answer.
A A. There is none, as experienced workers don't get tiredB B. The workers will get fitterC C. Only a risk of being late for workD D. Fatigue, which makes accidents more likelyShow the answer and explanation Answer: D
A. Wrong: Wrong. Anyone can become fatigued.B. Wrong: Wrong. Long hours without rest cause fatigue, not fitness.C. Wrong: Wrong. Fatigue affects safety on site.D. Right: Right. Long hours and shifts can cause fatigue, which affects concentration and makes mistakes and accidents more likely.Explanation Manage working hours and breaks to control fatigue. Tired workers make more mistakes.
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