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HS&E Operatives practice question: Plant and site transport (5 of 8) D. High risk activities 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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Your site is being laid out. Dumpers, lorries and workers on foot all need to move around it.
What is the best way to keep people safe?
Choose one answer.
A A. Tell drivers to sound the horn at every cornerB B. Only allow people on foot at weekendsC C. Separate routes for people and vehiclesD D. Let everyone share one route and take extra careShow the answer and explanation Answer: C
A. Wrong: Wrong. Horns help, but people and vehicles should be kept apart.B. Wrong: Wrong. People need safe routes whenever they are on site.C. Right: Right. HSE says provide separate routes for pedestrians to keep them away from vehicles, with barriers or guard-rails where needed.D. Wrong: Wrong. Mixing people and vehicles on the same route is a major cause of accidents.Explanation Keep people and vehicles apart, with separate routes, barriers and marked crossing points.
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