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HS&E SAF practice question: Managing asbestos in buildings (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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There is no clear agreement about who is responsible for maintaining a building.

Who has the duty to manage asbestos?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Nobody, until it is agreed
  2. B. The local council
  3. C. The last builder who worked on the premises
  4. D. Whoever has control of the premises
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Whoever has control is responsible.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Whoever has control is responsible.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Whoever has control is responsible.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says where there is no clear agreement, whoever has control of the premises, or part of them, is responsible.

Explanation

With no clear agreement, whoever controls the premises has the duty to manage asbestos.

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