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HS&E DEM practice question: Planning demolition (3 of 6)

E. Specialist: Demolition A free question from our original HS&E DEM practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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A client is about to award a demolition contract for a complex structure.

What does HSE advise the client to do first?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Choose the cheapest price and leave the rest to the contractor
  2. B. Ask the neighbours which contractor they like
  3. C. Nothing, as clients have no duties for demolition
  4. D. Get advice from a competent demolition engineer
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Clients should take competent advice and appoint people with the right skills.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Choose on competence, with engineering advice.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Clients have duties, including appointing competent contractors.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says clients should get advice from a competent demolition engineer before awarding a contract.

Explanation

Clients should take advice from a competent demolition engineer and appoint contractors with the right skills.

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