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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 refurbishment and demolition survey is booked.

When should it find asbestos hidden within the building fabric?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Before any structural work begins
  2. B. Once the machines have started knocking walls down
  3. C. After the building is down, by sifting the rubble
  4. D. Only if workers see something that looks like asbestos
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says the survey must locate and identify asbestos, including what is hidden in the fabric, before any structural work begins.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. By then fibres could already be released.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. That is far too late.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Hidden asbestos must be found by the survey first.

Explanation

The survey must find asbestos, including hidden asbestos, before any structural work begins.

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