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You are listing the temporary works on a project.

Which of these is an example of temporary works?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. The final roof tiles on a new house
  2. B. Props supporting a floor slab while it cures
  3. C. The finished brick walls of the building
  4. D. The kitchen fitted in the finished house
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. That is permanent works.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says temporary works are parts of a project needed to build the permanent works, such as props, shoring, excavation support, falsework and formwork.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. That is permanent works.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. That is part of the permanent works.

Explanation

Temporary works let the permanent works be built: props, shoring, excavation support, falsework, formwork and access scaffolds.

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