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HS&E Operatives practice question: Personal protective equipment (6 of 7)

C. Safety 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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You are carrying blocks and kerbs on a groundworks site.

What footwear should you wear?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Trainers, as they are lighter to walk in
  2. B. Any boots, as long as they are waterproof
  3. C. Wellingtons with no toe protection
  4. D. Boots with steel toecaps or equivalent
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Trainers don't protect your feet from dropped blocks or nails.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Waterproof is useful, but you also need toe protection and the right sole for the site.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Ordinary wellingtons don't protect against dropped objects.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says construction workers are expected to wear protective footwear on site, and steel toecaps (or equivalent) protect against dropped objects.

Explanation

Wear protective footwear on site. Steel toecaps or equivalent protect against dropped objects.

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