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HS&E HIW practice question: Traffic, vehicles and working at the roadside (3 of 6)

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A lorry needs guiding into a tight gap in the works.

Who may direct the vehicle?

Choose one answer.

A. Any worker who is free at the time
B. Anyone wearing a hi-vis vest
C. A passer-by who has offered to help
D. A trained, authorised signaller

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D

A. Wrong: Wrong. Signallers must be trained and authorised.
B. Wrong: Wrong. Hi-vis doesn't make someone a trained signaller.
C. Wrong: Wrong. Only trained, authorised signallers should do this.
D. Right: Right. HSE says people who direct vehicle movements (signallers) must be trained and authorised to do so.

Explanation

Only trained and authorised signallers should direct vehicles.

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