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HS&E LAEE practice question: Thorough examination of lifts (2 of 6)

E. Specialist: Lifts and escalators A free question from our original HS&E LAEE practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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A goods-and-passenger lift has no examination scheme.

How often must it be thoroughly examined?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only when it breaks down
  2. B. Once, when it is installed
  3. C. At least every 6 months
  4. D. Every 5 years
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Examinations are at set intervals.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. It must be examined regularly in service.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says equipment used to lift people must be thoroughly examined every 6 months, unless an examination scheme says otherwise.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. That is far too long.

Explanation

Lifting equipment for people: thorough examination at least every 6 months, or as an examination scheme sets.

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