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HS&E Operatives practice question: Welfare facilities on site (4 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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It is a hot day and there is no drinking water on site.

What does health and safety law say?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Water from any outside tap on site will do
  2. B. Your employer must provide drinking water
  3. C. Drinking water only has to be provided in winter
  4. D. Workers must always bring their own
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Not every tap is safe to drink from. Drinking water must be clean and clearly marked.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says employers must provide toilets, washing facilities and drinking water.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Drinking water must be available all year round.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Your employer must provide drinking water.

Explanation

Your employer must provide drinking water, as well as toilets and washing facilities.

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