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HS&E Operatives practice question: Asbestos awareness (5 of 7) B. Occupational health 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.
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A trained gang has removed some asbestos cement sheets under non-licensed work.
What should happen to the asbestos waste?
Choose one answer.
A A. Sealed up and taken to a licensed siteB B. It goes in the general waste skip with the rubbleC C. It is broken up small so it takes up less spaceD D. It is buried on siteShow the answer and explanation Answer: A
A. Right: Right. HSE says asbestos waste must be put in suitable packaging so no fibres are released, and taken to a licensed disposal site.B. Wrong: Wrong. Asbestos waste must be kept separate and properly packed.C. Wrong: Wrong. Breaking it releases fibres. It should be kept as whole as possible.D. Wrong: Wrong. Asbestos waste must go to a licensed disposal site.Explanation Asbestos waste must be packed so no fibres can escape, labelled, and taken to a licensed disposal site.
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