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Your site is next to a school, and children walk past each day.

What must the principal contractor do?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Put up a sign and rely on the children reading it
  2. B. Nothing in the day, as people are working on site
  3. C. Only secure the site at weekends
  4. D. Stop unauthorised people getting in
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Children may not read or obey signs. Physical security is needed.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. People can get in while workers are busy.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The site must be secure whenever there is a risk.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says the principal contractor must take steps to prevent unauthorised access to the site.

Explanation

The principal contractor must prevent unauthorised access, with secure boundaries and extra care where children are nearby.

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