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HS&E LAEE practice question: Isolation and maintenance (4 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 repair is high risk, with several people working in the well and machine room.

What may be needed to control it?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Louder radios
  2. B. Nothing beyond a chat
  3. C. A permit to work
  4. D. A shorter tea break
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. A formal system of work is needed.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. High-risk work needs a formal system.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says formal systems such as a permit to work are needed in some cases to manage high-risk maintenance safely.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. A formal system of work is needed.

Explanation

Use a permit to work for high-risk maintenance.

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