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E. Specialist: Plumbing (JIB) A free question from our original HS&E PLUM practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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You are about to start brazing pipework.

What should you have close by?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. A spare blowtorch
  2. B. A can of spray lubricant
  3. C. A suitable fire extinguisher
  4. D. A bucket of sand for your tea
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. A spare torch doesn't put out a fire.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Aerosols are flammable.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE lists suitable fire extinguishers as a hot work precaution.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Have a suitable extinguisher ready.

Explanation

Keep a suitable fire extinguisher at hand during hot work.

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