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Your job on a roof unit will take only a few minutes.

What access does HSE say may be used for short work like this?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Secured ladders and roof ladders
  2. B. Climbing the drainpipe
  3. C. An unsecured ladder, as the job is only quick
  4. D. Standing on the unit itself
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says for short duration work, measured in minutes, properly secured ladders and proper roof ladders may be used.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. That is not access equipment.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Ladders must be secured.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. That isn't safe access.

Explanation

For work measured in minutes, secured ladders and proper roof ladders may be suitable.

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