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HS&E MAP practice question: Lifting operations (2 of 4)

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A thorough examination report says a crane has a serious defect that is dangerous.

What must happen?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. It can be used for light lifts only
  2. B. The report can be filed and dealt with later
  3. C. The crane must not be used until the defect is put right
  4. D. It can be used carefully until the next service
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. It must not be used at all until fixed.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. A dangerous defect must be acted on at once.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says if the defect is dangerous, the equipment must not be used until it is fixed.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. A dangerous defect means it must not be used.

Explanation

If a thorough examination finds a dangerous defect, the equipment must not be used until it is put right.

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