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E. Specialist: Supervisory A free question from our original HS&E SUP practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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You supervise a gang of experienced groundworkers and two new starters.

How much supervision should each person get?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. None for the new starters, so they learn faster
  2. B. Only for the experienced workers, as they do the hardest jobs
  3. C. More for the new starters, based on risk and competence
  4. D. Exactly the same for everyone
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. New and inexperienced workers need more supervision, not less.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Inexperienced workers usually need the most supervision.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says some workers need more supervision than others, including those new to the job or inexperienced. The level should balance the risk of the job and the person's competence.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Supervision should match the risk and each person's competence.

Explanation

Match the level of supervision to the risk of the job and the competence of the person. New and young workers need more.

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