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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 lifting platform for people with impaired mobility is used at work.

What does HSE say it needs?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only a clean once a year
  2. B. Only a sign with the maker's name and a phone number
  3. C. Servicing and thorough examination
  4. D. Nothing, as it is small
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. It needs inspection, servicing and examination.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. It needs inspection, servicing and examination.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says make sure lifts and platforms are inspected, serviced and maintained, and thoroughly examined by a competent person where used for work.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Size doesn't remove the duty.

Explanation

Lifting platforms need inspection, servicing and maintenance, and thorough examination where used for work.

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