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HS&E LAEE practice question: Isolation and maintenance (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 client asks a general handyman to adjust the lift controls to save money.

What does HSE say about who does maintenance?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Anyone handy can do it
  2. B. The cheapest person available
  3. C. The person who uses the lift most, as they know its faults
  4. D. A competent person must do it
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Maintenance needs a competent person.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Choose on competence, not price.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Maintenance needs a competent person.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says make sure maintenance is carried out by a competent person.

Explanation

Lift maintenance must be done by a competent person.

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