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Your employer is writing a risk assessment for a refurbishment job.

Which two groups does HSE say may need particular thought? (Choose two.)

Choose two answers.

  1. A. Only workers with more than five years' experience
  2. B. Young workers
  3. C. New or expectant mothers
  4. D. Only the site manager
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Answers: B, C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Experience matters, but a risk assessment covers everyone who could be harmed, not just experienced workers.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE lists young workers as a group with particular needs. They may lack experience or not recognise risks.
  • C. Right: Right. Some work can harm a new or expectant mother or her baby, so the risks need particular thought.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. A risk assessment covers everyone who could be harmed, including workers, visitors and the public.

Explanation

A risk assessment thinks about everyone who could be harmed. Some groups, such as young workers, migrant workers, new or expectant mothers and disabled people, need particular thought.

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