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HS&E SAF practice question: Isolation and permits (5 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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A facilities manager wants to save money by having a cleaner adjust plant settings.

What does HSE say about who does maintenance?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Any visitor who offers
  2. B. A competent person
  3. C. Whoever is cheapest that day
  4. D. Anyone with a set of keys
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Maintenance needs a competent person.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says ensure maintenance is carried out by a competent person.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Maintenance needs a competent person.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Maintenance needs a competent person.

Explanation

Maintenance must be done by a competent person.

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