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HS&E DEM practice question: Surveys and pre-demolition information (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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You are planning a demolition job.
What information about services does HSE say must be provided before work begins?
Choose one answer.
A A. Only the location of the water meterB B. Where live services are below ground in the work areaC C. Only the address of the electricity companyD D. Nothing, as demolition doesn't affect underground servicesShow the answer and explanation Answer: B
A. Wrong: Wrong. All live services in the work area matter.B. Right: Right. HSE says provide information on below-ground live services in the work area before work begins.C. Wrong: Wrong. You need to know where live services are.D. Wrong: Wrong. Machines and falling debris can strike buried services.Explanation Before demolition, get information on live services below ground in the work area.
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