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HS&E SAF practice question: Pressure and lifting equipment (3 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 building has a hoist used to lift people between floors, with no examination scheme.

How often must it be thoroughly examined?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only when it breaks
  2. B. Once, when installed
  3. C. At least every 6 months
  4. D. Every 5 years, at the lease renewal
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Examinations are regular.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. It must be examined regularly.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says lifting equipment used to lift people must be thoroughly examined every 6 months, unless an examination scheme says otherwise.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. That is far too long.

Explanation

Lifting equipment for people: thorough examination at least every 6 months.

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