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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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A competent person is chosen to examine pressure systems.

What does HSE say about their independence?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. It doesn't matter who they are
  2. B. They must be independent
  3. C. They should be the plant operator
  4. D. They should be paid for each defect that they find
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. They must be independent of operations.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says the competent person must be independent of the organisation's operating functions.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. They must be independent of operations.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. They must be independent and impartial.

Explanation

The PSSR competent person must be independent of operations and able to stop use.

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