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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 look after the services in an office block and a shop.

Which premises does the duty to manage asbestos cover?

Choose one answer.

A. Only buildings built before 1950
B. Only homes
C. Only buildings over 10 storeys
D. All non-domestic premises

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Answer: D

A. Wrong: Wrong. It covers all non-domestic premises.
B. Wrong: Wrong. It covers non-domestic premises.
C. Wrong: Wrong. It covers all non-domestic premises.
D. Right: Right. HSE says the duty to manage asbestos covers all non-domestic premises, like factories or shops.

Explanation

The duty to manage asbestos applies to all non-domestic premises.

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