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E. Specialist: HVACR – pipefitting and welding A free question from our original HS&E PFW practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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A competent person is examining a pressure system under its written scheme.

What authority must they have?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. To set the price of repairs
  2. B. To hire and fire the operators of the plant
  3. C. None, as they only advise
  4. D. To stop the equipment being used
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. They need authority to stop use.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. They need authority to stop use.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. They need authority to stop use.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says the competent person must have sufficient authority to stop the use of the pressure equipment if needed, and be independent of operating functions.

Explanation

The competent person under PSSR must be independent and able to stop the equipment being used.

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