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HS&E HIW practice question: Finding buried services (6 of 6)

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You can't get any information about buried services for a small dig in an old street.

How should you go ahead?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. As though there are services there
  2. B. As though there are no services
  3. C. With a bigger machine to dig faster
  4. D. Only after dark when it is quieter
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says if information can't be obtained, carry out the work as though there are buried services in the area.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Assume services are there.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Speed raises the risk of striking a service.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. The time of day doesn't change the risk.

Explanation

With no information on services, work as though buried services are there.

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