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HS&E Operatives practice question: Welfare facilities on site (7 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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The site toilets and washbasins are getting very muddy and dirty by lunchtime each day.
What does HSE say?
Choose one answer.
A A. They need cleaning more oftenB B. Cleaning once a week is enoughC C. Workers have to put up with it on a building siteD D. They only need cleaning before an inspectionShow the answer and explanation Answer: A
A. Right: Right. HSE says toilets and washing facilities need regular cleaning, and on muddy sites daily cleaning may not be enough.B. Wrong: Wrong. Toilets on a busy, muddy site need cleaning much more often.C. Wrong: Wrong. Welfare facilities must be kept clean and usable.D. Wrong: Wrong. They must be kept clean for the people using them every day.Explanation Toilets and washing facilities must be kept clean, lit and ventilated. On muddy sites they may need cleaning more than once a day.
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