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E. Specialist: HVACR – ductwork A free question from our original HS&E DUCT practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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A tower has been put up for ductwork with a fall risk of over 2 metres.

How often must it be inspected?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. After assembly, then at least every 7 days
  2. B. Only when it is first delivered from the hire firm
  3. C. Once a month, at the site meeting
  4. D. Never, if nobody has moved it
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says towers must be inspected after assembly and at suitable intervals. For construction work with a fall risk of 2 m or more, every 7 days.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. It must be inspected after assembly and regularly.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Every 7 days for a fall risk of 2 m or more.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. It must be inspected regularly.

Explanation

Inspect towers after assembly and then at least every 7 days where falls are 2 m or more.

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