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HS&E MAP practice question: Site security and protecting the public (2 of 4)
C. General safety 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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Children sometimes get into your town centre site after work stops.
What should be done at the end of each day?
Choose one answer.
- AA. Removing ladders, isolating plant and covering openings
- BB. Leaving the site lights off so nobody can see the site
- CC. Leaving keys in plant so it can be moved in an emergency
- DD. Stacking materials high so they block the view
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A
- A. Right: Right. HSE says secure the site when work stops: remove access ladders, isolate and immobilise plant, and barrier off or cover excavations.
- B. Wrong: Wrong. Darkness makes the site more dangerous, not less.
- C. Wrong: Wrong. Keys must be removed so nobody can start the plant.
- D. Wrong: Wrong. High stacks can fall on someone climbing them.
Explanation
At the end of the day, remove ladders, immobilise plant, cover openings and store materials safely.
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