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HS&E DEM practice question: Planning demolition (4 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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Part of a demolition job needs workers at height to take down a tall structure.

What does HSE suggest to reduce work at height?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. A high-reach machine with a protected cab
  2. B. Workers standing on the walls with hammers
  3. C. Ladders leant against the walls being taken down
  4. D. Doing the high work first, by hand, to get it out of the way
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says reduce work at height by using a high-reach machine with a protected cab.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Standing on walls being demolished is extremely dangerous.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The walls could collapse with the ladder on them.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Plan the work to avoid people working at height where possible.

Explanation

Use remote methods, such as a high-reach machine with a protected cab, to keep people off the structure.

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