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HS&E LAEE practice question: Escalators, stair lifts and the public (6 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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You are replacing an escalator in a busy shopping centre that stays open.

What must you do for the public?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Keep them out of the work area
  2. B. Let them watch close up
  3. C. Put up one warning sign at the entrance and carry on
  4. D. Work only when it is busy
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says define boundaries with suitable barriers and make sure objects can't fall outside the work area.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Keep the public out of the work area.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Physical barriers are needed.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. That puts more people at risk.

Explanation

Keep the public out of the work area with suitable barriers, and stop objects falling outside it.

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