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HS&E Operatives practice question: Demolition and dismantling (4 of 7) 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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A contractor is planning to demolish a three-storey building.
What does HSE say about the demolition method?
Choose one answer.
A A. It only needs to be agreed by the neighboursB B. There is no need for a method on small buildingsC C. It must be written down by a competent personD D. It can be decided by the machine driver on the dayShow the answer and explanation Answer: C
A. Wrong: Wrong. Neighbours may need informing, but the method must be planned by a competent person.B. Wrong: Wrong. All demolition needs a planned method.C. Right: Right. HSE says the demolition method must be written by a competent person, and planned so there can be no uncontrolled collapse.D. Wrong: Wrong. Demolition must be planned in advance by a competent person.Explanation Demolition must be planned and written down by a competent person, so the structure comes down in a controlled way.
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