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HS&E Operatives practice question: Housekeeping and site access (5 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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At the end of your task you have offcuts, packaging and tools lying around your work area.
Whose job is it to tidy up?
Choose one answer.
- AA. The cleaner, at the end of the week
- BB. The site manager
- CC. Nobody, as it is a building site
- DD. Yours
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D
- A. Wrong: Wrong. Waiting a week leaves trip and fire hazards for everyone else.
- B. Wrong: Wrong. The site manager sets standards, but everyone tidies their own area.
- C. Wrong: Wrong. A messy site causes slips, trips and fires. Keep it tidy.
- D. Right: Right. HSE says sites should be kept clean and orderly, and everyone should keep their own work and storage areas tidy.
Explanation
Good housekeeping is everyone's job. Clear up as you go and put waste in the right skip.
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