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HS&E MAP practice question: Work equipment and hand tools (4 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 machine on site has no clear way to cut it off from its power supply.
Why is this a problem under PUWER?
Choose one answer.
- AA. It must be possible to isolate it
- BB. It isn't a problem if it has a guard
- CC. It is only a problem if it is old
- DD. Only the operator needs to know how to turn it off
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A
- A. Right: Right. HSE says work equipment needs suitable protective measures, including adequate means of isolation from energy sources.
- B. Wrong: Wrong. Guards matter, but you also need to be able to isolate it.
- C. Wrong: Wrong. All equipment needs a way of isolating it.
- D. Wrong: Wrong. It must be possible to isolate it safely, for maintenance and emergencies.
Explanation
Equipment must have guards, emergency stops where needed, and a means of isolation from energy sources.
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