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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 quoting for plumbing work in several older buildings.

Which buildings may contain asbestos?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Any built or refurbished before 2000
  2. B. Only buildings built before 1950
  3. C. Only factories and power stations
  4. D. Only buildings with a flat roof or a boiler house
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says any building built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Asbestos was used until 1999.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Homes, schools and offices can contain it too.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Roof shape has nothing to do with it.

Explanation

Any building built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos.

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