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HS&E DEM practice question: Planning demolition (6 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 demolition plan uses a top-down method on a building near other properties.

What does HSE say top-down demolition gives?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. A way to avoid any written method
  2. B. Permission to skip the asbestos survey
  3. C. Greater control over stability and debris
  4. D. A faster job with no need for exclusion zones
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Every method must be written down.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The survey is still needed.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says top-down demolition gives greater control over stability and debris.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Exclusion zones are still needed.

Explanation

Top-down demolition gives greater control over stability and debris, but still needs planning and exclusion zones.

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