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HS&E MAP practice question: Work equipment and hand tools (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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A new starter has never used a disc cutter before.

What must happen before they use one?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. They get adequate training
  2. B. They watch a video on their phone
  3. C. They use it once, unsupervised, to learn how it works
  4. D. Nothing, as disc cutters are simple to use
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says work equipment must be used only by people who have had adequate information, instruction and training.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. A video alone is unlikely to be adequate training.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Learning by trial is dangerous.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Disc cutters can cause very serious injuries.

Explanation

Only people with adequate information, instruction and training should use work equipment.

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