HS&E Operatives practice question: Waste and environmental responsibilities (6 of 7)
A. Working environment A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
Your gang is about to clear a hedge at the edge of site in May. You notice a bird sitting on a nest in it.
What should you do?
Choose one answer.
AA. Move the nest to another bush and carry on
BB. Carry on, as birds are only protected in nature reserves
CC. Stop and tell your supervisor
DD. Clear the hedge quickly so the bird moves somewhere else
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C
A. Wrong: Wrong. Moving the nest is still disturbing it. Stop and get advice.
B. Wrong: Wrong. Wild birds are protected wherever they are, including on building sites.
C. Right: Right. Wild birds are protected. NetRegs says you may be committing an offence if you disturb a protected animal, and noise and light can disturb nesting birds.
D. Wrong: Wrong. Destroying or disturbing a nest in use can be an offence.
Explanation
Wildlife such as nesting birds is protected by law. If you find nesting birds or other wildlife, stop and tell your supervisor.