HS&E MAP practice question: Temporary works (2 of 4)
D. High risk activities 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.
What does the person organising them need to coordinate?
Choose one answer.
AA. Nothing, as temporary works are removed at the end
BB. Only the paperwork for the client
CC. Design, checks, loading and removal
DD. Only the purchase of the equipment
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C
A. Wrong: Wrong. Temporary works failures can cause collapses.
B. Wrong: Wrong. It is about managing the works safely.
C. Right: Right. HSE says the person organising temporary works needs to coordinate design, equipment, contractors, supervision, checking completion, authorisation to load and removal.
D. Wrong: Wrong. Buying equipment is one part. Design, checks and permission to load and remove matter too.
Explanation
Temporary works must be managed: design, selection, supervision, checking, permission to load, and removal.