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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 carry out monthly temperature checks for a client's legionella control scheme.

How long should records of monitoring results be kept?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. At least 5 years
  2. B. One week
  3. C. Three months
  4. D. They don't need to be kept at all
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says records of monitoring inspection results should be kept for at least 5 years.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Keep monitoring records at least 5 years.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Keep monitoring records at least 5 years.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Keep monitoring records at least 5 years.

Explanation

Keep legionella monitoring records for at least 5 years.

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