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

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You are working on gas pipework in a factory. Nobody lives on the premises.

What does HSE say about who may do the work?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Anyone at all, as factories aren't covered
  2. B. Only the owner
  3. C. A competent person may do the work
  4. D. Nobody, as gas is banned in factories
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. The work must be done by a competent person.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The work must be done by a competent person.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says in factories, mines, quarries and similar premises, a competent person may do gas work. Where those premises are used as living accommodation, a Gas Safe registered engineer is still needed.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Factories can have gas supplies.

Explanation

In factories (not used as living accommodation), gas work can be done by a competent person.

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