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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 need to wear a safety helmet and ear defenders at the same time.

What should you use?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Ear defenders made to fit your helmet
  2. B. Normal ear defenders, with the helmet balanced on top
  3. C. Just the ear defenders, as the helmet gets in the way
  4. D. Just the helmet, as it covers your ears
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says some safety helmets have, or can be fitted with, specially designed eye or hearing protection. PPE worn together must work together.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The helmet won't sit properly and could fall off. The defenders may not seal either.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. You still need head protection. Use PPE that is made to be worn together.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. A helmet does not protect your hearing.

Explanation

If you need more than one type of PPE, it must work together. Use ear defenders or eye protection made to fit your helmet.

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