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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 demolition plan uses one exclusion zone size for every method on the job.

What is wrong with this?

Choose one answer.

A. Zone size depends on the method
B. Nothing, as one size suits all methods
C. Zones are only needed for explosives
D. Zones should always be exactly 5 metres

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Answer: A

A. Right: Right. HSE says exclusion and debris zones depend on the demolition technique.
B. Wrong: Wrong. Different methods throw debris different distances.
C. Wrong: Wrong. Every demolition method needs exclusion zones.
D. Wrong: Wrong. There is no fixed size.

Explanation

Size each exclusion zone for the method being used.

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