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HS&E Operatives practice question: Welfare facilities on site (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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It has rained all day and your work clothes are soaked.
What welfare facility should the site have for this?
Choose one answer.
A A. Nothing, as you should go home to changeB B. A spare set of clothes for everyoneC C. Somewhere to store and dry clothingD D. A washing machine for each workerShow the answer and explanation Answer: C
A. Wrong: Wrong. Drying and changing facilities are part of site welfare.B. Wrong: Wrong. The site must provide somewhere to dry and store clothes, not spare clothes.C. Right: Right. HSE says sites need an area for securely storing clothing and for drying wet items.D. Wrong: Wrong. Workers need somewhere to dry and store clothes, not their own washing machine.Explanation Sites need somewhere to change, and to store and dry clothing, as well as toilets, washing and rest areas.
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