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HS&E SUP practice question: The supervisor's role (4 of 5) 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 have taken on subcontractors for part of a job.
What does HSE say supervisors should be able to do?
Choose one answer.
A A. Check the contractors' work is being done as agreedB B. Leave contractors alone, as they are responsible for themselvesC C. Only check their timesheetsD D. Only speak to the contractors' officeShow the answer and explanation Answer: A
A. Right: Right. HSE says there should be arrangements so supervisors can check the work of contractors is being done as agreed.B. Wrong: Wrong. Supervisors should be able to check contractors' work.C. Wrong: Wrong. The check is about how the work is done.D. Wrong: Wrong. Supervisors should check the work on site.Explanation Supervisors should check that contractors are working as agreed, safely and to the method.
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