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HS&E LAEE practice question: Thorough examination of lifts (5 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 lift has had a major modification after a long time out of use.

What does HSE say?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. It can wait for the next scheduled visit
  2. B. It must be thoroughly examined
  3. C. It can go straight back into service
  4. D. It only needs a clean
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. It must be examined before it is used again.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says thorough examination is needed after exceptional circumstances, such as damage, failure, long periods out of use or major modifications.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Exceptional circumstances need a thorough examination.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. It needs a thorough examination.

Explanation

After damage, failure, a long time out of use or major changes, lifting equipment needs a thorough examination.

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