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HS&E LAEE practice question: Lift wells and landing doors (1 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 landing door has been opened with an emergency key, but the lift car is on another floor.
What is the main danger?
Choose one answer.
A A. People being trapped in the car on another floorB B. A fall into the lift wellC C. The lift car getting dirtyD D. The door paint getting scratchedShow the answer and explanation Answer: B
A. Wrong: Wrong. The danger is a fall down the well.B. Right: Right. HSE says opening the doors when the car is not at the landing presents a significant risk of falling from height.C. Wrong: Wrong. The danger is a fall down the well.D. Wrong: Wrong. The danger is a fall down the well.Explanation An open landing door with no car behind it is a fall risk. People have died this way.
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