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HS&E MAP practice question: Noise, dust and neighbours (3 of 4)
E. Environment 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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You are applying for section 61 consent for noisy work.
What must the application set out?
Choose one answer.
- AA. Nothing, as consent is automatic
- BB. The works, methods and noise controls
- CC. Only the start date
- DD. Only the names of the workers
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Answer: B
- A. Wrong: Wrong. The local authority decides on the application.
- B. Right: Right. Section 61 says the application must set out the works, the method of carrying them out and the steps to minimise noise.
- C. Wrong: Wrong. It must describe the works, methods and noise controls.
- D. Wrong: Wrong. Names aren't enough.
Explanation
A section 61 application sets out the works, the methods and the steps to minimise noise.
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