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Your gang has a cable locator for a day's trench digging.

When should it be used?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Never, if you have plans
  2. B. Often, all through the work
  3. C. Once, at the start of the day
  4. D. Only if the plans are missing
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Plans are only a guide.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says locators should be used frequently and repeatedly during the work.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Use it again and again as the dig goes on.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Use it with the plans, not instead of them.

Explanation

Use a cable locator frequently and repeatedly as the dig goes on.

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