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HS&E MAP practice question: Temporary works (4 of 4)

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A standard design is being used for trench support.

What must the person organising the temporary works still check?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only the colour of the equipment
  2. B. Only the price
  3. C. That site conditions match the design
  4. D. Nothing, as standard designs work everywhere
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Colour doesn't affect safety.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The checks are about safety.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says even with standard solutions, check the ground is suitable and the assumptions still hold on site.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Site conditions may not match the design.

Explanation

Standard temporary works designs still need checking against the actual ground and site conditions.

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