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HS&E MAP practice question: Slips, trips, housekeeping and storage (1 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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You are planning where to store materials on a tight site.
What does HSE advise?
Choose one answer.
- AA. Order everything at once so it is all on site from the start
- BB. Plan storage areas so materials don't block routes
- CC. Store materials wherever there is space on the day
- DD. Stack materials as high as possible to save space
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B
- A. Wrong: Wrong. HSE suggests ordering deliveries to match the work, so there is less to store.
- B. Right: Right. HSE says plan storage areas and don't store materials where they block access routes or get in the way of emergency escapes.
- C. Wrong: Wrong. Materials dumped anywhere cause trips and block escape routes.
- D. Wrong: Wrong. High stacks can fall over.
Explanation
Plan storage areas, keep access and escape routes clear, and order deliveries to match the work.
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