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HS&E SAF practice question: Isolation and permits (4 of 5)

E. Specialist: HVACE – services and facilities maintenance A free question from our original HS&E SAF practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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You manage maintenance in a hospital, where some jobs are high risk.

What does HSE say may be needed?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. A permit to work
  2. B. Nothing beyond the usual chat
  3. C. Doing the work at night only
  4. D. A sign saying "men at work"
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says formal systems such as a permit to work are needed in some cases for high-risk maintenance.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. High-risk work needs a formal system.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Timing doesn't control the risk.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. A formal system is needed.

Explanation

High-risk maintenance may need a permit to work.

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