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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 routine heating maintenance in older buildings.

What asbestos training should you have, as a minimum?

Choose one answer.

A. Only first aid training
B. Asbestos awareness training
C. None, as maintenance never disturbs anything
D. Only a licence to remove asbestos sheeting

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B

A. Wrong: Wrong. Asbestos awareness training is needed.
B. Right: Right. HSE says routine maintenance staff should have received asbestos awareness training.
C. Wrong: Wrong. Maintenance work can disturb asbestos.
D. Wrong: Wrong. Awareness training is the minimum for maintenance staff.

Explanation

Maintenance workers who could disturb asbestos need asbestos awareness training.

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HSE: Asbestos, actions to take depending on your job role

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